Marching Along in Transvaal War Dispatches
London May 26. Latest field report from Lord Roberts shows rapid British advance with Gen Hamilton linking with Roberts at Vredefort. Boers evacuating south of the Vaal, 5,000 already northward. French cavalry reconnoitering fords. papers warn of censorship and scarce news from the Transvaal amid disrupted communications and guarding of the border.
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Turbulent Months Elide Brief News From World Markets
A garbled summary reports various topics including a pulsery accident insurance law, a police or military incident, a parliamentary adjournment, and claims of political resignations. It notes Ambassador Tipton presentation of a saving cup, Lipton contesting for an American cup, and a large turnout for Ye Mussion play. It also mentions Boer delegates visiting western US and possible San Francisco, along with stagnation in building due to steel prices, a large decline in steel stocks, Germany’s meat ban affecting Chicago stockyards, and rising prices for exported products to Germany.
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Magnificent spectacle in Rome during canonization rite
In Rome at St Peter's on May 5 a grand spectacle marked the canonization of Jean Baptiste dedasulle, founder of the Chaotian Broilers order, and Ritu di Cusehi of the Augustinian order. About sixty thousand pilgrims attended as the pope ascended the throne, proclaimed the canonization, and blessed the congregation, with bells ringing across the churches and the crowd cheering as they dispersed.
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Monument Cornerstone for Army of the Potomac Chiefly Butterfield Gifted Shaft
May 26 Fredericksburg Virginia saw President McKinley cabinet and Gen Miles attend the cornerstone ceremony for a bronze granite shaft honoring the Army of the Potomac. Gen Daniel Butterfield donated the monument with Butterfield present assisting. ceremony included masons and veteran speakers amid Confederate and Federal traders in attendance.
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Census Taker Badge Confusion In Washington May Day
A garbled OCR item refers to a census taker badge and officials in Washington on May 1. It notes census workers being appointed nationwide and mentions silver badges and identity, with unclear details about the process or authorities involved.
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Washington
Census Enumerator Badge and Votes on Constitution Revision
In Richmond Virginia on May 26 the governor may call an extra session after returns. The proposed constitutional revision aims to disfranchise Black voters, with most counties voting against it amid low turnout. Sioux City reports the death of Sioux City's first white settler Joseph Leonaise, a French-Canadian who arrived in 1852, aged eight.
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Joseph Leonais
Money for St Louis Exposition Funds Voted
Washington reports show the House committee forwarded the Louisiana Purchase exposition bill to the full House without recommendation. The measure pledges a government appropriation and a share of proceeds, amid debates and voting on postponement and favorable reports. May 25 26 coverage notes Alaska Bounty bills and Philippine debate, with various amendments discussed and McClellan’s presidential bid gaining attention.
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Boxers Threaten Peking After Rail Disruptions
Nientsin May 29 report says boxers burned Liuliao station on the Luhan railway 29 miles from Peking at night, wrecked track and cars, and killed several Chinese workers. Belgian engineers safe at Bingtai. Boxers marching toward Peking amid disrupted railway service and diplomatic corps session on the crisis.
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Borning Peng Wai
The St Louis Strike Paralyzes City Transit Efforts
On May 28 the twenty first day of the street railway strike, transit halted on most lines under police protection. Fewer than 25 percent of cars run across 22 divisions. Casualties include four killed and at least 22 wounded, with two bystanders among the dead. Strikers estimate under 50 have returned to work. 50 imported workers have joined the strikers. Both sides refuse to concede on reinstating all old workers, leaving labor and management at an impasse amid ongoing clashes and a late Sunday night shooting at Lafayette Park.
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James Sullivan
Patrik O'Connell
Lafayette Park
Philip Sulliven
Insurgent activity and a wedding in early 1900s notes
In the Philippines martial events and prisoner issues persist as insurgent leaders enforce control. Brig Gen Funston’s actions are labeled justified amid charges of executions. A novelty wedding in Toledo features August Croft and Kate Putman, both notably aged, with a long-standing romance. Mrs Julia Ward Howe’s 81st birthday draws many congratulatory messages. Springfield police report Militee’s Chicago arrest for a baby murder, with escape attempts involving jail keys.
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Two Irish Murders Suspects Deported by Board at Ellis Island
Fitzharris alias Skin the Goat and Joseph Mallett, recently released from Irish imprisonment for involvement in the Phoenix Park murders, were excluded by the board of special inquiry at Ellis Island. They were ordered deported after secret questioning. possible appeal to Washington.
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Dual Track Meet Shows Chicago Beats Wisconsin 71 57
In Madison on May 28 Chicago defeated Wisconsin 71 to 57 at Camp Randall. Chicago swept seven events while Wisconsin won nine. Five Wisconsin records fell including pole vault mile and half mile. Chicago winners included 120 yard hurdles 100 yard dash mile bicycle show put and hammer throw. Wisconsin won mile run high jump discus throw mile walk 220 yard dash pole vault broad jump 80 yard run and 220 yard hurdles.
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Local notes from around the state and beyond
The Berrien Springs Era debunks a dam explosion rumor, noting no dam exists. A Kent County cat raises substitutes for its kittens and now lures chicks. A Memphis man faces perjury for denying property while on a liquor bond. Camden school meeting on bonding for a new school house turns chaotic but was illegally called. W W. Davis of Ransomes, Sims & Jeffries visits Battle Creek to inspect Nichols & Shepard Co, praising American labor.
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Filipinos Surrender Report From Gen MacArthur Cable
Washington received a Manila cable from Gen. MacArthur dated Monday stating officers and men have surrendered unconditionally. The surrender improves the Philippines situation and the army aims to disarm insurgents rather than kill them. Marauders and guerrillas terrorize natives until local bands are disarmed and civil government established with help from friendly natives.
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Corbin
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Neons Anal Wine
Methodist Episcopal conference adjourns in Chicago
Ready to adjourn after three days of sessions the quadrennial Methodist Episcopal conference in Chicago ends formal business. Delegates left for home as the body tabled the minority report on state of the church and the ban on dancing. The assembly reversed Saturday’s action to table that minority report and the temperance committee’s critique of policy on the army captain.
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Moore
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