Anglo Boer War Capital Destruction Rumors Spread
London May 29 Nothing is known of General Roberts rapid advance toward the Rand beyond his despatch. Reports from Lorenzo Marques claim Pretoria’s demoralization is marked and Kroger plans flight to Holland. Guards say few Boers surrender while others resist. fortifications are being strengthened amid fear of large scale guerrilla war.
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Kroger
Pretoria
WHL
Holland
London
Roberts
Rand
Orange Free State
Fricksburg
Lindley
Buller
Laing
Nek
Transaval
Lorenzo Marquez
Kruger
Steyn
Reitz
Botha
Daily Mails
Lorenzo Marques
Transvaal
Pretori
Roberto
Wa Terynt Haven
Deluzon Bay
Livenburg
Johannesburg
Hindley
Schalk-Burger
Free State
Heilbron
More Filipinos Surrender in Luzon Conflict
General MacArthur reports from Manila that by May 29 three officers and 82 men with 91 rifles surrendered unconditionally at Cuyano and Tarlac, with additional surrenders at Tarlac and earlier at the same location. The disclosures suggest guerilla bands in Luzon are recognizing the futility of extended resistance to American forces. Major March's northern Luzon movements remain unconfirmed, while Heras is said to be aiding Colonel Hare in pursuing Aguinaldo.
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Washington
MacArthur
War Department
Manila
Cuyano
Tarlac
Wac
Luzon
Major March
Heras
Hare
Aguinaldo
Train Robbery Quietly Halts Missouri Pacific Run
The St. Louis and Kansas City express on the Missouri Pacific route was held up between Verdon and Stella at 8 o'clock. A Pullman car was searched. a traveling man H A Frederick was shot in the head but survived. The robber obtained passes, about $70, and fled as a large posse pursued. Other minor robberies accompanied the incident.
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Bhn
Vasnengera
Omaha
Neb
St. Louis and
Kansas
Kansas City
H. A. Frederick
James W. Orr
Atchison
Pekin Threatened by Foreign Guards at Taku Situation
The dispatch era reports alarming conditions in Pekin as diplomats convene on Boxer disturbances and foreign guards near Taku. A large European fleet gathers, while U S Admiral Kempf eyes Pekin with possible rapid deployment to safeguard the American Legation. Washington notes Newark sails from Nagasaki to take flagship duties amid tensions.
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Taku
Washington
Navy Department
Newark
Nagasaki
Tako
Kempft
Faku
Pekin
China
Admiral Kempf
Per Ho
Ac Taku
Conger
Sip
Wo-Ting-Sang
State Department
Hill
Waterbury sale offers varied women's undergarments at low prices
A local trade sale promotes deep discounts on corset covers, drawers, skirts, night robes, petticoats, infants robes, and children’s dresses. The catalog lists numerous styles and fabrics including cambric, lace trimmed, embroidery, and muslin items with prices from a few cents to a few dollars, urging morning purchases for best selection.
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Eelept
Shane
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