British Pressing On in Cavalry Sweep Northward
London May 6 British mounted infantry with Lord Roberts and Canadian units push toward Brandfort after a rapid two day advance of 53 miles from Bloemfontein. Reports describe Boer retreat and skirmishes as observers note the campaign’s momentum amid debates in parliament over the Spion Kap affair.
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Leading Filipinos Surrender Near End of War Report
General Otis reports Manila on May 4 1900 that April enemy captures include 30 artillery pieces 1209 rifles and large stores. enemy losses for the month include 13 enlisted men killed 3 officers and 24 enlisted men wounded with rumored larger losses in Samar. Leading insurgents express confidence in early pacification and surrendering. Dewey remark at St Louis luncheon upsets crowd with cheers for England and Kaiser.
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Mrs Mary Young Arrested After Shooting Boy in Willimantic
Mrs Mary Young, a French Canadian widow, was arrested on a warrant for shooting 17 year old Adelard Cote on Chapman Street Tuesday night. Cote and three companions had taunted her. she fired a .22 revolver wounding Cote in the shoulder. He sought treatment. the ball may have exited. Young posted bond of 400 with James Myles as surety.
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Adelard Cote
Chapman Street
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Joseph Gote
David Fortour
Albert Bellware
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Cote
Mia
Fred
James Myles
Ugly Grade Crossing Kills Oxen Near East Hampton
A westbound passenger train struck two oxen and an ox wagon at a rough crossing one mile west of East Hampton. The night ox died after being shot due to injuries. the other ox was uninjured. The wagon lay wrecked along the track for about 200 feet. The cattle belonged to Chatham town, recently bought for $175. Five similar accidents have occurred at this crossing in as many years, and officials have urged action.
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Henry Ford
Robinson
Chatham
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Census pay raise contested by Connecticut officials
Washington May 5 S A Eddy supervisor of the census for Connecticut travels to the census bureau with Representative Henry to secure a higher rate schedule for enumerators. The revised classification grants Connecticut workers in country and many city districts the top rates, increasing pay by about 25 percent from the prior two to three cents per name.
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Emma J. Bidwell
William E. Bidwell
Margaret M. Badger
Oscar C. Banger
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Brave 11-Year-Old Rescues Siblings in Fatal Halcomb Fire
In Halcomb Ontario county New York Raymond Wabb an 11 year old boy died in a house fire while rescuing his three brothers and two sisters Wesley five also perished. The blaze struck the Webb residence late last night and the lower part of the house was in flames when Raymonr awakened and began guiding his siblings to safety.
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Raymond Wabb
Ontario County
William Webb
Raymonr
Wesley
Vandiver's franked sack carried through post office tale
St Louis reports a sack containing Congressional Record pages and soiled linen with Congressman W D Vandiver's frank, sent as ballast. Vandiver denies knowledge of clothing mailed under his stamp and says he told his secretary to send papers to his home. the secretary allegedly used clothing to fill the sack.
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Mine Disaster at Scofield Prompts Large Funeral Train
State Inspector of Mines Gomer Thomas blames Pleasant Valley Coal for the Scofield disaster noting neglect and lack of water sprinkling in tunnel No 4. Bodies recovered rise to 235 with estimates of 25 to 75 more buried. Funeral train for 100 plus victims leaves Scofield. Odd Fellows and Knights of Pythias graves form a monument plot as $40,000 in aid is raised for bereaved families. A separate item tells of Jeaning Creek, ten, from Millgrove, Indiana, saved a World’s Fair train by signaling the engine after a burning bridge incident. She may join the French Legion of Honor, aided by Indiana subscribers.
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Millgrove
National Humane Society of France
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Russian Divorce Follows Courtroom Turmoil
Susie May Rusie obtained a divorce from Amos Rusie the baseball pitcher in Indianapolis on May 5 amid sensational scenes. She alleged cruelty and drunkenness, he challenged her in court, and two patrolmen guarded her as she testified that she feared for her life. Alimony of 1000 dollars plus attorney fees and custody of household goods were awarded.
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Big Hall Nears Completion for Philadelphia Convention
Joseph H. Mantey of Matnea and United States Senator Scott of West Virginia arrived in Philadelphia to inspect the hall where the Republican National Convention will be held. Mantey said the hall should be practically finished by May 15 and praised Philadelphia for keeping faith with the national committee. Sergeant-at-Arms Wiswell of Wisconsin will arrive May 12 and stay until after adjournment of the convention.
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Joseph H. Mantey
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United States
Scott
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Republican National Committee
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National Committee
Wiswell
Wisconsin
Helped Slaves Escape 10, Underground Railways Leader Dies
Isaiah Wears a longtime conductor for the underground railroad in Philadelphia dies aged about 70. A Maryland native who moved north during the Civil War, he aided enslaved people fleeing to freedom and helped form a Maryland colored soldiers regiment. He counted William Lloyd Garrison and Charles Sumner among friends.
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Charles Sumner
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