Transvaal Invasion Report From British Advance
London dispatch describes Lord Roberts crossing the Vaal River at three points with about thirty thousand infantry and twenty thousand cavalry moving toward Johannesburg and Pretoria. Boers retreat, Kruger acknowledges grave stakes, and Formations at various fords shift as Baden-Powell looms. Reports from Kroonstad note General Hamilton invasion via Wonderfontein Drift and Johannesburg crowds react with mine threats and water concerns.
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London
Lord Roberts
Transvaal
Johannesburg
Pretoria
Vaal River
Vaal
Parys
Zanga Zand
Free State
French
Hamilton
Eighth Mounted Infantry
Viljoens Drift
Vereenigng
Moynton
Vereeniging
Kiip
Joannesburg
Lourenzo Marques
Kruger
Gatsland
Potchefstroom
Lord Roberts Despatch from the Boer War May 27
London reports Lord Roberts crossing the Vaal River and encamping on the north bank with four British casualties. Baden-Powell says the Mafeking Bargain railway is restored and supplies reach Mafeking. Canadian artillery joined Plumer from Beira. Boer forces retreat and rail links destroyed as British flanking advances push toward Vereeniging.
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Vereeniging
Vaal
Baden-Powell
Mafeking
Bulawayo
Plumer
Beira
Webber
Heilbron
Kruger Proclaims Burghers to Choose Fight or Peace
London reports President Kruger issued a proclamation via special despatch from New Castle asking Transvaal burghers to state if they wish to continue hostilities or seek peace.
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London
Kruger
New Castle
Well Known Correspondent May Lose a Leg
London May 26 Julian Ralph a well known newspaper correspondent arrived in London invalided through injuries from South Africa. He will probably lose one of his legs. A Sun despatch Feb 3 said Knight wounded correspondent of Morning Post swived there reported Ralph wounded in the abdomen at Belmont by a spot shell. A despatch this week said 21 war correspondents have died or been killed during the war. The Daily Mail despatch said ten of its correspondents have been put out of service by death or illness.
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London
Julian Ralph
South Africa
Sun
Knight
Morning Post
Ralph
Belmont
The
Daily Mail
Porto Rico Post Office Salaries Denied by Officials
San Juan Porto Rico May 26 The postal authorities here deny a United States story that Porto Rico post office workers at Washington branches drew salaries from both offices creating irregular accounts totaling about 30000 dollars. They say the issue concerns only the Washington office and no Porto Rico scandal exists. Inspector Sinclair and Director Eliot express confidence in no local wrongdoing.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
United States
Washington
Elliot
Sinclair
Eliot
Expenses of army officials in Puerto Rico
Secretary Root sent to the Senate a report from Gen. Davis governor general of Puerto Rico detailing army official expenses there. The report states only small expenditures for quarters furniture carriages and similar items were made and only when absolutely necessary.
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Washington
Root
Senate
Davis
Porto Rico
Julian Arnold Arrested in San Francisco Linked to Sir Edwin Arnold
San Francisco May 26 Julian Arnold the English solicitor was arrested here for embezzlement by secret service officers. He is believed to be the second son of Sir Edwin Arnold the English poet. He sought secrecy about his identity and asked guards not to reveal his family connection. His wife sent a letter to Sir Edwin Arnold at the Berkeley post office. He plans to return to London for trial and his wife faces possible repatriation by the British government. The British consul indicated Arnold will depart for England in 12 to 15 days.
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San Francisco
Julian Arnold
Secret Service
Edwin Arnold
Berkeley
Sir Edwin Arnold
Arnold
Edwin
London
England
Boxers Defeat Government Troops Threatens Pekin Crisis
Diplomatic corps seek Tsung Li Yamen guidance on measures. Foreign officials in Shanghai report Pekin’s crisis deepens after government troops are defeated by the Boxers. Fear prompts talk of dispatching foreign troops to protect legations and evacuating missionaries. Disorder spreads in Pe Chi Li and Shan Tung as Empress Dowager’s influence grows.
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Pekin
Tsung Li Yamen
Foreign Office
Shanghai
Pe Chi Li
Shan Tung
Shan-Si
Hauser Officers Killed in Kumassi Fighting
Three European officers killed and Captain Aplin with 100 Hausers wounded as La wos Hausers attempt to break Ashanti defenses at Kumassi. Hausers used three maxims while outnumbered. Ashanti losses reported heavy with 300 killed in a prior action. The rising spreads.
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Acere
Aplin
Hausers
Lawos
Small Engagements and Captures in Luzon Reported
News from Manila notes daily scouting and minor clashes in northern Luzon. Recent actions by the Ninth, Twelfth, Thirty-Third, Thirty-Fourth and Thirty-Sixth regiments left 46 insurgents dead, 180 captured, and seized 500 rifles with ammunition. Col. Edward E. Hardin led a night landing at Palonog Masket Island, routing rebels and occupying the town with three company detachments and Helena gunboat support, while 100 rifles were surrendered on May 20. Prisoners were disarmed and freed in a Plaza scene, islanders suffer shortages due to blockade, and efforts continue to relieve them. Manila remains orderly though provincials flee conscription and roving bandits. The Funston inquiry into alleged executions was dropped after finding the act justifiable under the circumstances.
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Manila
Luzon
Edward E. Hardin
Helena
Palonog
Masket Island
Frederick Funston
Zambales
Funston
Week of Speechmaking in Senate US Capitol
Washington May 27 The Senate week focuses on the Philippine question and appropriation bills with a midweek diversion to the Clark case. Wellington will speak Monday on the Boer resolution followed by Teller on the Philippines. Pettigrew Turner and others may also address the topic.
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Washington
Senate
Clark
Wellington
Teller
Philippines
Pettigrew
Turner
Spooner
House
Homely Paris Pavilion Faces Harsh Public Critique
Paris May 26. The American pavilion in Rue des Nations draws harsh comment for interior nudity. changes planned include palms, flowers, velvet balustrades, carpets, and a renewed floor. Architect Coolidge had proposed a different design later rejected. Meanwhile American officials report bright youths seeking work at the exposition facing red tape and prejudice against foreigners, hindering their efforts.
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Paris
Rue Des Nations
Coolidge
America
Marconi to Conduct Large Scale Wireless Experiments in America
London May 27 Mr Marconi left Southampton on the American liner St Paul for New York to carry out wireless telegraphy experiments on a far larger scale than previously attempted. Officials keep details confidential, stating the time is not yet ripe to disclose plans.
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London
Aged Counterfeiter Led Towanda Police Raid
In Towanda Pennsylvania on May 26 Secret Service and Deputy Marshal Trollen destroyed the Ruger gang’s counterfeiting setup. Louis Ruger, 73, of Tuscarora township, was caught producing coins and held on 2500 bail for a June 6 hearing. Accused accomplices Adolphus Babcock James Culver and Stanley Powers await trial on counterfeiting charges.
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Towanda
Mynn
Trollen
Louis Ruger
Tuscarora Township
Ruger
Adolphus Babcock
James Culver
Stanley V. Powers
Tuscarora
Two Cottages Burned Near Spofford Lake
Two cottages near the Siiverdale hotel at Spofford Lake were destroyed by fire last night. Owned by Mr. Wheeler of West Moreland and Mr. Amiden of Brattleboro Vermont, the blaze also consumed some furniture. Loss estimated about $1500.
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Keene, N. H
Siiverdale Hotel
Spofford Lake
Wheeler
West Moreland
Amiden
Brattleboro
Accidents on the Farm Prompt Safety Precautions
A short regional notice notes frequent farm injuries including cuts bruises and sprains and recommends Dr Thomas s Electric Oil for instant relief emphasizing safe use on the farm.
Courier Ad Inquiries Appeal to Advertisers
A brief note informs advertisers that their ad was seen in the Courier. It urges continued notice and engagement, highlighting the paper as the local platform for reaching readers and maximizing outreach.
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The
Courier
Berwick Coroner Hints Suspect In Sprague Murder
In South Berwick Maine May 27 the coroner's inquest into the Fannie Sprague murder resumes after an attempted bank robbery story draws crowd. Witnesses including Thomas Abbott and Samuel Locke are questioned about a Knight farm conversation. Jury plans to finish witness transcriptions and render a verdict later. A town source says the killer is known to the jury though key evidence remains missing. The Knight barn insurance is canceled amid fears of arson to destroy evidence.
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South Berwick
Fannie Sprague
Thomas Abbott
Samuel Locke
Knight Farm
Locke
Edwin H. Knight
Knight
Matthews
Supreme Court
Alfred
Cracksmen At Large In South Berwick Bank Vault
Expert safe men labored on the partly demolished vault of the South Berwick National Bank after an explosion cited as occurring about 2 am. The inner door resisted, and drilling may be required, delaying bank business. Mrs. Storer, who watched from opposite the bank, corroborates the burglary. Authorities search the area for suspects who reportedly left Dover in a carriage Friday night.
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South Berwick
South Berwick National Bank
Storer
Dover
Probable Drowning Near Torrington Water Pond
In Torrington Connecticut on May 27 Irving Johnson a 39 year old Black man and Levi Parsons a 40 year old white man were feared drowned after going fishing at Whist Pond. Their hats were found on the pond shore and their boat with tackle near shore. A full day search failed to locate their bodies. Both men were married with children.
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Torrington
Irving Johnson
Levi Parsons
Inea
Johnson
Parsons
Teavas Tea Chidren
Veterans Worship and War Themed Sermon Highlight Local News
In Middlesex County a Sunday service at Central Congregational church featured a flag arch and muskets as 24 Veterans Association members attended. Rev B C Bartlett preached on the gains of war and the Hague peace conference, praising heroism and moral lessons of war while noting liberty gained through conflict. Separate items report pneumonia illness for E Hamlin Russell, selectmen appointing janitors and lamp care, and a Chelmsford high school victory over Waverleys 14 to 10.
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Veterans’ Association
Central Congregational Church
Jesus Lover of
Almeda McAllister
Ethel Adams
Pauline Adams
Arthur Kettlety
Lawrence Marshall
Kate Dupee
B. C. Bartlett
The
Hague
Philippines
South Africa
Japan
South America
Bushnell
Grant
Manila
E. Hamlin Russell
Worthen Street
Ferdinand W. Patten
Patrick S. Ward
Melvin
Chelmsford
Chelmsford Boys
Watchful warning of colds and deadly outcomes
It's a patient advice snippet warning that small colds can worsen into serious illness. It promotes Dr. Wood's Norway Pine Syrup as a remedy to watch for worsening symptoms and prevent severe outcomes like consumption and death.
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Dr. Wood
Reformers clash with trust as tins flood markets
Reformers battle monopolies while the trust expands influence by moving into tin can production and distribution, signaling a broader strategy to entrench control and commerce. The note highlights the intersection of reform efforts and diversified trust activities.
Dracut Licenses Granted on Pleasant Street
Geo W Ducey and John T Leary win licenses to operate on Pleasant street with start date set for June first, covering eleven months. Other applicants John H W Ames Martin Farrell Thomas Scully receive no action. A separate Pleasant street visit notes Maynard resident William Scully visiting. Also reported a Collinsville Mission entertainment featuring Grandmother's Album with Miss Spaulding in the lead and a phonograph performance by Mr Als.
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George W. Ducey
John T. Leary
Pleasant Street
Johnn H W. Ames
Martin Farrell
Thomas Scully
Pine Grove Hotel
William Scully
Maynard
Thomas Sculy
Collinsvire Mission
Miss
Selectman Stevens to return home after California trip
Selectman George H. Stevens, who has been in California the past two months, is expected to arrive home today. Mark L. Shaw of Peabody was a visitor in town yesterday. Frank Dinley, a third baseman for the Collinsville team, has signed with the T. R. & T's of North Billerica. The school committee held a busy session last Friday on a petition for a primary room at the Navy Yard, with five members present. After hearing William Tyrell and Clements Gunther, the committee decided to hold a hearing next Wednesday evening at the Bachman Hose house.
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George H. Stevens
California
Mark L. Shaw
Peabody
Mass
Frank Dinley
Collinsville
North Billerica
Navy Yard
William Tyrell
Clements Gunther
Bachman Hose House
Eddie Cull LIVES Not Dead in the Philippines
Friends of Edward J. Cull, once a local ball player, received a scaring letter from Chaplain Marvine of the 21st Infantry stating that Cull’s body was on the transport Thomas. The message caused alarm before confirming he may be alive.
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Lowell
Philippines
Edward J. Cull
Belvideres Hotel
Marvine
21St Infantry
Edward Hale
Hall
Co. A
Thomas
Dead soldier believed from Lowell, letters clarify case
The wounded man, Edward J. Cul, lived in Lowell Private Call served in Company B. His brother sought verification from Congressman Knox. A May 24 letter from Washington states Edward J Cul was admitted December 12 1899 to a convalescing hospital on Corregidor Island Manila Harbor and returned to duty March 17 1900. he is reportedly with his command and in good health.
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Lowell
Co. B
Edward J. Cal
Congressman Knox
Washington, D. C
John H. Cull
Chapel Street
Mass
War Department
Edward J. Cul
Corregidor Island
Manila ‘Harbor
Books in papercovers at low prices in Lowell
Lawler, fashionable stationer and bookseller, Lowell, advertises a sale of books in paper covers with regular 50c titles offered at 25c and 15 to 10c. The selection includes current fiction beautifully bound in cloth, boasting great values at 50c each. Stores listed at 79 Merrimack Street and 15 and 21 Johns Streets.
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Lawler
Merrimack Street
Johns Streets
Lowell
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TORER
Ls, Johnson & CO
Boston
Capitol
WE Bon Marche Dry Goods CO
India
Victoria Lawn
Scc
Marconi
Berwick
Wbanny Sprague
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South Berwick Bank
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Oxfords
Burbank
Coeec
Dracut
Geo. W. Ducey and
Eddie Cull
Perry Davis
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