End of Boer War Pretoria Abandoned to British
London reports from May 31 note Pretoria has been abandoned to the British with Kruger and the executive council fled. Boer leaders discuss potential mountain retreat to Lydenburg and continued guerrilla plans, while Buller’s camp notes a 10,000-strong Boer force near Langs Nek and possible withdrawal toward Lydenburg.
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London
War Office
General Roberts
Germiston
Johannesburg
Pretoria
Kruger
Executive Council
Lydenburg
Kroger
Waterval Boyen
Lorenzo Marques
Waterval Boven
Transvaal
Steyn
Orange Free State
Secreary
Reitz
Buller
Natal
Clery
Free State
Langs Nek
Bermela
Middelburg
Hunter
Har
Snyman
Hadless
Our Dead Soldiers A Thoughtful Union City Paper Read
H G Denniston delivered a reflective paper before the Christian Endeavor Society at Union City Chapel on a Tuesday night. He spoke of soldiers as undying souls, the call of mortal danger, and the belief that death leads to a higher life and a future with Providence, urging reverence for those who served. He urged flowers on graves and memorial gratitude, noting soldiers’ spiritual struggles and steadfast courage amid war. New Britain Conn May 1 Connecticut Socialists convene with 43 delegates nominating a state ticket, including Governor Adam Marz and James Parker. They also note Richmond hollow tree discovery of a Hopgood family.
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H. G. Denniston
Union City Chapel
Christian Endeavor Society
Union City
Ontlying
Mao
New Britain
Conn
Connecticut
Adam Marz
New London
James NM. Parker
Stamford
Faustic Serrer
New Haven
Edward Lapthorn
Henry E. Mathien
Bridgeport
C. W. Peckham
James Bandsey
George Houghboth
Rebellion in China Deepens as Boxers Attack Missions
A May 31 despatch reports Boxers attacking Lan-Tsen mission station near Pekin and killing a missionary. Heavy fighting near Lai Shin Hi Sien between imperial troops and Boxers is noted. railway traffic to Pekin resumes. The piece traces Boxer actions across China, including killings of Methodist missionaries and policy shifts toward foreign powers.
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Peklu
London
Lan-Tsen
Pekin
Daily Mail
Lai Shin Hi Sien
China
Hunan
Yangtse
Shantung
Pechili
Sydney Brooks
Germany
Corset Covers and Skirts at Low Prices
A wide array of undergarments offered with lace and embroidery trims. Corset covers in V shapes and Marguerite cambric styles priced around 9¢ to 21¢. ladies drawers with tucks and ruched nags. various skirts from 2d to 79¢. night robes in Empire and high neck styles. colored petticoats and infants robes noted. Also white goods, sheets, and muslin items with emphasis on low prices and large selection.
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Ute
Naugatuge Grocery CO
Cash Grocers
T. F. Baxter
Vtol
Lehigh Coal
Onion T Coal Company
W. G. Uined
Naugatuck
W. H. Wataon
Onionite
Boles
Linskey
Pharmacy Union City
Peter Paul
Odd Fellows’ Block
Boston
M. A. Fischer
Associated Press
Che Babetin
Transvaal Republic
St. Botolph Club
Pops
Fischer
Gilbert
Lewis & Parker
Ali A
Richmond
Hopgood
Virgiata
Suffolk
Nansemond County
Robert E. Nosflest
Hurricane Branch
Worfolk
Newport News
Petersburg
Lee
State Farm
John
Tiger
Georgia
Yale
Fpinos
Manila
Tresiday
San Miguel de Mayumo
Bulacan
Luzon
Thirty-fifth Volunteer Infantry
Charles D. Roberts
THE
Waterbury
Talso
Moriarty
Waterbury Furniture Co
J. G. Twining & Co
Grand Street
L. Kennedy
Greenburg’s
Knox-anilors
Gately & Brennan
Clothiers
Center Street
Taylor’s Market
Water Street
Mureaco
Sherwin William’s
W. H.W
Kopal
Britsches
Alfred Peata & Co
Atson, Prim. B
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