Peace comes to South Africa as terms of surrender issued
Cable from Lord Kitchener confirms a surrender document and terms of peace. Lord Milner and Mr. Balfour announce troops to surrender, with prisoners repatriated to South Africa. King Edward sends warm message of prosperity and unity. Celebrations erupt in London with stock exchange salutes, processions, and levees as the empire greets the end of war.
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South Africa
London
Cour Couverreus
Britain
War Office
Lord Kitchener
Poer
Lord Milner
Hng Edward
Buckingham
Cammons
C. Balfour
Afton
Africa
Transvaal
England
Ireland
United Kingdom
Edward
Crovids
Uswal
Dhe Aston How
Royal Exchange
Vyetalgae Square
Ete
Joseph Chamberlats
God Save the Cine
Stock Exchange
Wmenbers
God Save the Ring
Lora Kitchener
London Stock Exchange
Sto. Exchange
Kruger Hears Of Peace Decree After Nightfall
A Daily Express dispatch from Utrecht reports that Kruger learned peace was declared shortly after 9 oclock. He was asleep when told and doubted he and his entourage would be allowed to return to the Transvaal.
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Paul Bruges
Ely
Daily Express
Utrecht
Holland
Krucer
Kruger
Transvaal
Death in Fire at Rockaway Beach Kills Three
A fire at Rockaway Beach New York destroys multiple frame and brick buildings. Max Nusten and Lydia McKrows both 52 die along with an unknown man. Frank McKrow’s son and Martin Huson and Morriy Kasten are injured and hospitalized in Long Island City. Fire causes about 120000 dollars in losses.
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New York
Max Nusten
Lydia McKrows
Kookawiy Beach
Theis
Elvan
Frank
Martin Huson
Morriy Kasten
Long Islind City
Young McKrow
Kaatens
Walters
Sagamore Hotel
Burns’ Hotel
Seaside Avenue Museum
Peterson's
Election in Oregon Governing Race and State Majority
Partial returns from 21 of 33 Oregon counties show Chamberlain leading for governor by about 238 votes with results uncertain for days. Republicans likely hold 60 seats on joint ballot with Democrats 40. Multnomah County backs the Republican ticket. Also noted: a Cleveland detective wounded. ship captain drowned. Gomis pension for General Gomtz approved.
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Portland
Gre
Jane
Chamberlain
Den
Republic of Weket
Louite
House
Qeorge H. Williams
Oarur
Teker
Multnomuk County
Riots Ravage Chicago Plant as Meat Wagons Face Attacks
Riots spill through Chicago during a packing house strike with imports from St Louis attacked by armed mobs. At Forty-fifth Street and Center Avenue substitutes and non union drivers are assaulted, several negro workers fatally injured or gravely hurt. Wagons of Swift & Co. and other firms are mobbed as police struggle to restore order.
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Chieigo
Chicago
St. Lois
Swift & Co
Schwarschild & Suleverger
Armour & Co
Nelson Morris & Cos
Libby, McNed & Libs
Anglo-American Company
Dinols Central
Twelfth Street
JD O'Clonk
Constantie
Tonka
Duddlestan
Breen
Ny Club
Mitchell Conpens With Sargent in Scranton Visit
Speculation swirls over President Mitchells meeting with national union leaders during a Scranton visit. He declined to discuss outcomes of talks with P Sargent while noting the meeting was social. Rural unrest appeared limited to minor incidents as workers faced guard and police presence at Miners Mills and West Fittston. Diplomatic shifts in Washington see Michael Herbert replacing the late British ambassador and Senor de Ojeda succeeding the Spanish minister.
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Wilkestmarre
Mitchel
Scranton
Allway
Hell
Amuns
Wyoming Valley
Miners Mills
Coal and Iron
Gafety
Exeter
Lehigh Valeley Company
West Fittston
Washington
Michael Herbert
Lord Princetote
Senor de Ojeiia
Duke de Arcos
Indiana Democrats Nominate State Officials at Convention
The Indiana Democratic state convention opened at 10:20 with W H L O'Brien as vice chairman. John W Kern of Indianapolis was named permanent chairman. Alfred Schenover and Ballou led for secretary of state, Schenover winning the first-ballot majority and Ballou later for unanimous support. William E Stilwell nominated for attorney general and other officers nominated as the slate, including James B Rees, Jerome Herit, Adam Weinberger, Samuel J Scout, James T Glasscock, P M Downey, Myron Bing, and T S Howard.
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Tadianapolis
Jone
WWHL
O'Brien
John W. Kern
Indianapolis
Coaligan BF. Shively
South Bend
Alfred Schenover
Atdea
Ballou
Laurange
William E. Stilwell
Gibson County
Sells
Adelamaton
Tames B. Rees
Sullivan
Savchiurtion
Jerome Herit
Supreme Court
Adam Weinberger
Tor
Public Instruction
Samuel 1
Jefferson
James T Glasscock
Scott
Glascock
Hurseock
Ar. Scott
Downey
Delkalls County
Myron J. Bing
Maron County
Sir
Downey Withdrow
Kine
Yeekination
Garsett
Tyder
Howard
Onney
Congress In Brief Washington Philippines Debates
Washington summaries: Senate debate on the Philippine government bill continues under tight rules with Mason opposing the measure. House suspends cases and adopts a resolution thanking Secretary Hay for his McKinley memorial speech. The Nicaragua canal bill moves slowly and the anti-anarchy Wil law substitute is under consideration as the Diaz bill progresses languidly.
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Washington
Spooner
Hoar
Gurmitel
Pettus
Alamaha
Mehaurin
Mississippi
Senate
Ffteen-Minuute Rule, and the Interest Was UY. Mason of Aniols
Cutlom
Congress
Way
Lila Ed
McKintey
Hay
Mason
Wellington
Id McTutte Tin
South Carolinas
House
John Hay
Develo
Nicaragua Canal
Youdiaz
Fatal flood at Joliet city four lost their lives in storm
A severe flood hit Joliet on Monday night causing four known deaths Eddie McGovern Wizzie McGrath James Henderson and Mrs Kelly and leaving merchants counting heavy losses. Downtown stores stored goods flooded basements and railway yards flooded hindering trains. Mayor Barr called a special council meeting to organize relief.
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Joliet
Als
Eddie McGovern
Wizzie McGrath
James Henderson
Kelly
Barr
Chicago Rock
Death of Sylvester Pennoyer Former Oregon Governor
Pertand Oregon May 1 Sylvester Pennoyer ex governor of Oregon died yesterday afternoon of heart failure. He was found dead by his wife in the library floor. Born Tompkins County New York July 5 1831 he graduated Harvard and moved to Oregon in 1840s. He led the Democratic ticket for governor in 1880 and again later, noted for anti Chinese immigration stance and clash with Cleveland and Harrison on state and national matters. He served as mayor in 1890s and remained a prominent political figure.
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Pertand
Ore
Sylvester Pennoyer
Oregon
Feunoyer
Tompkins County
N.Y
Harvard University
Demsamathe Teket
Lim
Pennoyer
Harrivos
State Line
Pacific Coast
Cleveland
Gresham
Menia
Oberlin College president Dr John Henry Barrows dies
Dr John Henry Barrows died at 2:50 am in Oberlin Ohio after a nine day illness from pleuro pneumonia. Born in Medine Michigan July 1 1847 he led Oberlin as president since November 1898 and previously served in Chicago and other cities. He organized the world parliament of religions and lectured widely. He leaves a widow three daughters and a son.
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Oberlin, O
John Henry Ssarrows
Oberlin College
Barrows
John Henry Barrows
Medline
Mich
Ollvet College
Yate
Union
Andover Seminarius
Ranson
Springfield
Lawrence
Boston
Mars
First Presbyterian Church of
Chicago
India
University of Chicago
Oberlin Cones
Hla
Wreck on Berlington Road Kills Railway Official
Alma Wisconsin reports a gravel train wreck killing one railway official and seriously injuring five others, including Superintendent Cunningham. Dead: J J Blake, consulting engineer. Injured: S D Purdy, W L Breckinridge, J B Bessler, and others with severe injuries. Chief Engineer Pardy survives. Besler and Breckenridge receive care in Chicago. Roosevelt seeks volunteer for Mont Pelee eruption risk from Galena leader Job F Jewell.
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Alma
Wis
Berlington
Cunningham
J. J. Blake
S. D. Purdy
Northern Drviston
Northern Activision
W. L. Breckinridge
J. B. Bessler
Lacrosse
Pardy
Besler
Chicago
Breckenrkige
Combes Poised To Form New Cabinet After Resignations
President Lonber has received the resignations of the Weldeck-Rousacat ministry and will form a new cabinet. Senator Combes, former vice president of the senate, is regarded as the likely first choice to assemble a new government, with strong chances of success.
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Paris
Lonber
Weldeck-Rousacat
Cab
Combes
Senate
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