Glencoe Captured and Boer Movements Reported
London dispatch reports Glencoe captured by General Buller with Transvaal and Free State forces retreating north. Despatch notes Mafeking relief attempts, food to June 10, and ongoing British efforts at Ladysmith and surrounding areas. Also mentions Kraenzlein breaking broad jump practice mark at Pennsylvania.
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Free
London
Baden-Powell
Mafeking
Lord Roberta
Pretoria
Snymwan
Transvaal
Blauswakschdoort Pass
Heilbron Road
Kroonstadt
Walsch River
Kroonstad
Lindley
Harrismith
Lord Roberts
Bloemfontein
Transvaal Artillery
Vaal
Botha
Taumamer
Transvaslers
Bryan Denies The Story Of Sioux Falls Convention
Lincoln May 16. Bryan denies any memorandum directing the Sioux Falls populist convention work. He says it is not true and declines further discussion. Governor Poynter, Nebraska’s delegation head, says he never saw such a memorandum and that the delegation shifted from conference committees to support Town for nomination, though the convention acted contrary to Bryans wishes with general expressions to delegates.
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Sioux Falls
Lincoln
Neb
Omaha Bee
Bryan
Poynter
Nebraska
Assault Ends McNamara's Pursuit of Mary McAllister
In Sioux City Iowa May 16 William G McNamara president of the Eastern Nebraska and Gulf railway was assaulted in Dakota City while pursuing marriage to Mary McAllister a divorcee. After gunfire earlier, McNamara and McAllister were found armed during habeas corpus proceedings and were later beaten by the girl's brother and another suitor. The girl begged the sheriff to take her home fearing her father's threats.
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Sioux City
William G. McNamara
Eastern Nebraska and Gulf Railway
Mary McAllister
Dakota City
Neb
Ima
McNamara
McAlherett
Governor Defies Court In Nebraska Contempt Clash
Lincoln Neb May 16 a clash between the executive and judicial departments occurred after Governor Poynter removed a Beatrice state institution superintendent. The governor resisted a writ enjoining removal, dispossessed him and warned he may pardon himself if contempt is pursued, arguing co ordinate powers with the judiciary. Also Niantic Conn May 16 a granite block caused a wreck halting three westbound freight cars delaying several named trains. minor traffic disruption reported.
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Lincoln
Neb
Judicial Department
Poynter
Beatrice
Niantic
New London
Conn
R. L
Giltedge Express
Federal Express
Daronga
Furious May Storm Rips Steeple and Trees in Windsor
Windsor Locks May 16 reports a violent storm striking St Marys Church Windsor ripping shingles from the steeple and damaging timbers. Lightning ignited a nearby residence fire, cut a chestnut street maple two feet from the ground, and damaged the Anchor Paper company lines. Across towns hail and wind caused widespread damage and telephones and electric features burned.
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St. Mary's
Windsor Cocke
Huildings
Windsor Locks
Samuel McCauley
Admiral Dewey Visits Farragut Birthplace in Tennessee
Admiral Dewey traveled by boat from Knoxville to Lowe Ferry to unveil a Farragut birthplace tablet. Col L D Tyson introduced him as Dewey praised Farragut as the greatest naval commander and recalled serving under him. Dewey and party departed for Washington that night.
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Farragut
Sam
Admiral Dewey
Washington
Wife of dying Bridgeport physician fights for her name
New Haven May 16 Mrs Chris Hoag wife of a Bridgeport physician near death returned to her Bridgeport home after days in a private sanatorium. She denied a 4 day police stay in the house and defended her fight for her husband’s property rights while vowing to clear her name before the law. She said she loves her husband and will not be deterred by gossip, noting many enemies and harsh commentary from local society women.
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Bristol
Foreatville
G A. Linsley
HB. D. Brennan
Forestville
Mass Scoville
Clyde Scoville
Fnck
New Britain Hospital
Hotchkiss
J. F Holden
Beigeport
New Haven
Conn
Chris Hong
Bridgeport
B. Austin Cheney
Libertias
Sayme
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Uers
T. F. Paxter
Dtol
Lemnipeaena Lehigh
Leader Coal
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W. G. Hard
Yauretuck
Woo Watson
Toronito
Linskey
Pharmacy Union City
Peter Paul
Odd Fellows’ Block
Naugatuck
Glencoe
Buller
WAR Office
Philadelphia
Kraenzlein
University of Pennsylvania
Iie
ESC
ALA
Raritan River
New Brunswick
N. J
Jackson
Canal Hern
Itia
Thompsonville
Thompsonvilla
Trea Ina
Hazardville
Botton
Chuken
Poqnonock
Henry Ulitah
St. Louis
Grand Avenas
Grand Avenue
Easton Avenue
B. B. Campbell
Chicago
Waraed
Helen
53Rd Street
Clark
Helena
Mont
Spriggs
W. A. Clark
Butte
United States
Smith
Bas
Dasa
New Bedford
Mass
Ambrose Ruby
Hillman Court
Ruby
Austin
Tex
Texas
Secretary of State
Gor
Ack
Verge
Pingree
Bureau of Associated Charities
Bureau
Bureau of Charities
Rockville
Virginia
Clarence Ernest Ball
Episcopal Church
Alexandria
Poughkeepsie
Moriarty’s
Waterbury Furniture Co
Adevo
J. G. Twining & Co
Grana Street
Waterbury
Greenburg’s
Milan
Barnum’s Block
Ren
Gately & Brennan
Credit Clothiers
Center Street
IJ Taylor’s
Moresco
Sherwin Williams
S. W
Kopal
Alfred Peate & Co
W. H. Watson
Prim. B
Union City Pharmacy
Unien City
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