Roberts Presses Across Zand River Front in South Africa
London dispatches report Roberts advancing toward Kroonstad with scouts finding no Boers south of the Zand river while garrisons in Mafeking suffer hunger and worsening conditions. Boers laager on the north bank as Free Staters plan to move government toward Hellbron amid deserted farms and strained supplies.
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London
Roberts
Smaideel
Zand
Kroonstadt
Hellbron
Lord Roberts
Smaldeel
Mafeking
Roberts Dispatches Show Boers Still in Force
London May 9. War office releases a Roberts dispatch dated Smaldeel May 8. Gen Hutton with mounted infantry reconnoitered to the Zand River and found the enemy in considerable force. Broadwood brigade and cavalry with Ian Hamiltons force did similarly. Hunter reports occupying Fourteen Streams without opposition aided by Pagets left bank dispositions at Warrenton and artillery fire that made the enemy position untenable. A gun was found most useful. Sixth and half the fifth brigades advanced under artillery cover and the enemy retired, abandoning clothing ammunition and personal effects.
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London
War Office
Lord Roberts
Smaldeel
Hutton
Broadwood
Ian Hawilton
Hunter
Paget
Vaal
Warrenton
Law of the Church Conference Defines the Fall Constitution
Chicago May 9 The Methodist general conference debates the commission on the organic law of the church formed in 1896. Bishops ministers and laymen seek the constitution as Wesleyan roots and later laws shape it. Bishop Merrill calls it the conference's most important item this session. Ohio Storms Northwestern Ohio faced severe storms with damage to a Lorain crane Massillon houses and a Massillon steel plant were wrecked Canton pew dwellings were destroyed.
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Chicago
Methodist General Conference
Commission
General Conference
Methodist Episcopal Church
John Wesley
Merrill
Ohio
Columbus
Loraine
Charity Begins At Home Ad Teaser
An elderly call to kindness echoes with health tips and a boastful claim about a medicinal preparation, mentioning the so called Thales Medee Hoods Sarsaparilis and its supposed effects on the body.
Postal frauds dominate Havana talk amid shortages and stamps
Havana reports reveal a $75,000 department shortage and a July drop in receipts. Director Rathbone ordered destruction of $411,000 in surcharge stamps for a new issue, with Neely and aides overseeing the process. Suspects may face arrest. Gov. Gen. Wood places Neely property under government control.
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Havana
Department of Ports
Rathbone
Charles F. W. Neely
Neely
Wood
Cuba
Cuba Post Office Scandal Rumors Grow In Washington
Investigation underway as corruption allegations in the Cuban postal service spread from the colonial system to New York city and rural routes. Charles F. W. Nessy’s embezzlement arrest sparks expectations of broader disclosures, with Inspector General Burton arriving to report to the War Department amid concerns of confederates and widespread irregularities.
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Washington, Mag
Colonial Service
New York City
Charles F. W. Nessy
Burton
War Department
Neely
Roosevelt Surrenders Neely Without Treaty Backed by Courtesy
Governor Roosevelt answered the War Department's demand by surrendering Neely. No Cuba United States extradition treaty exists and Cuba is not a foreign country or part of the Union. Hence ordinary extradition laws do not apply. Governments typically surrender fugitives in absence of a treaty.
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New York
Gov. Roosevelt
Secretary of War
Neely
Cuba
United States
Union
General strike halts St Louis transit system
St Louis May 9. Following a union decision, a general strike began on the Transit Company yesterday. No cars are in operation as crowds attack crews and halt traffic. The union claims about 3400 workers, roughly 90 percent of the company's staff, are out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
St Louis Transit Company
Receiver Appointed for Rhinehart & Co Bank
Judge Thompson of the United States court appointed Walter Zinn of Columbus receiver of Rhinehart & Bro. Bank. He posted a $100,000 bond as the institution recently went under court control after a run by depositors.
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Cincinnati
Thompson
United States Court
Walter Zinn
Bank of Rhinehart. &Bro
Columbus
de Peaiters
Secret Senate Session Probes Superior Armor Shell
A secret Senate session discussed a new naval shell claimed to outpace existing armor, with Tillman pressing for details on tests at Indian Head. Officials say tests show the shell penetrates Krupp and other plates, but exact construction remains undisclosed.
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Senate
United States Navy
United States
Tillman
Secretary ‘of the Navy
Department
Navy Department
Navy
Congress
Mr. Tillman
Secret Session Marks Naval Bill Amendment Victory
Washington May 9 The Senate halted on the armament section of the naval appropriation bill and moved it to a secret session. Earlier minutes show minor measures passed including repayment to revenue collectors for stamped items charged but not accounted for. Debate focused on cadet commissioning and the four year term at sea policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Washington
Fonrte Yaaterday
Naval Academy
Roosevelt visits Washington amid Democratic vice presidential speculation
Gov. Roosevelt of New York arrived in Washington last evening to meet with the president. The visit sparks gossip among politicians with many predicting the talk could influence the campaign, as the president is known to favor Roosevelt as his running mate.
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Washington
Gov. Roosevelt
New York
Committee's Confidence From Kansas City May Meeting
Democratic national committee subcommittees work on preliminary plans for the party convention. Yesterday the last pound of meat for the new base arrived with estates seen.
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Kansas
City
May
Private bills advance in the House amid dairy and trade debates
Lawmakers pass ten bills in a private bills session. The key item remits penalties for the Monterey builders over a delayed contract. A treasuring committee resolution seeks treasury data on oleomargarine materials, deemed trade secret, and urged for disclosure.
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Monterey
Secretary of the Treasury
Committee of Agriculture
Middle-of-the-Roads Hold Open Convention Session
In Robinson's opera house Cincinnati at 1 pm the Middle-of-the-Roads convened with former Congressman Howard of Alabama elected temporary chairman. After credentials were named the group turned into an experience meeting for the resolutions committee to hear state views before the panel begins its work. Tonight's session will continue the speeches.
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Cincinnati
Robinson
Opera House
Howard
Alabama
US Demands Ottoman Indemnity For Missionary Societies
Washington reports no word from the Ottoman government on the $90,000 indemnity owed to American missionary societies. State Department officials press for a quick, favorable reply and stand ready to protect American interests if relations are severed, with Germany possibly stepping in.
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Washington
State Department
Germany
Reform Press Association Elects National Officers
Reform Press Association officers were chosen at a Cincinnati meeting. Paul Bixom of Chillicothe Missouri was named president, C W Walters of Indianapolis vice president, Joseph Rodenheimer of Dalton Georgia secretary, J W Streator of New Jersey corresponding secretary. Executive committee includes Rodman Parker of Philadelphia chairman A Steinburger of Mississippi Capt Lowe of Minnesota A L Herbeson of Vincennes Ind and L W Benyon of Texas.
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Reform Press Association
Cincinnati
National Reform Press Association
Paul Bixom
Chillicothe
C. W. Walters
Indianapolis
Joseph Rodenheimer
Dalton, Ga
J. W. Streator
New Jersey
Rodman Parker
Philadelphia
A. Steinburger
Mississippi
Capt. Lowe
Minnesota
A. L. Herbeson
Vincennes, Ind
L. W. Benyon
Texas
The Proposition Opposed Before Methodist General Conference
The proposal to strike from discipline the prohibition publicity given to movements is causing a storm at the Methodist general conference. Emphatic protests signed by scores of ministers and members have been filed and many more are arriving by mail and telegraph.
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Chicago
Methodist General Conference
Indiaman Dies of Yellow Fever in Mexico City
O K Munger of Connerville Ind died in Mexico City from yellow fever contracted on the Isthmus of Tehuantepec. Officials say yellow fever cannot become epidemic at this latitude.
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Indiaman
City of
Mexico
O. K. Munger
Connereville
Ind
Tehuantepec
Markets by Wird Prevailing Prices for Grain and Livestock
May 8 prices from Indianapolis Cincinnati Chicago and Toledo showing grain and livestock quotes. No. 2 red and mixed cereals steady or firmer, oats steady, beef cattle steady to firm with live and stocker quotes. margins vary by market with nominal and strong markers noted.
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Indianapolis
Pecos
Cincinnati
Paderal Charges Many Indictments On Federal Counterfeiting
Indianapolis May 0 The federal grand jury returned 32 indictments for violations of federal law with the majority for counterfeiting. Named defendants include J E Burke James Fox Edward Kelly of Louisville M H Moore of Dublin Scott Ray of New Albany Harry Venable C W Waterman of Waynetown Mike Wilson B F Long of Vincennes Frank Ott and John T Woodward of Indianapolis. Woodward indicted for sending lottery tickets through the mails. Harry McKnight of Oakland City indicted for impersonating an officer. Carl Huffer of Muncie indicted for postal law violations. Proctor Foreman and Louise Woolrich indicted for breaking into Pax ton post office.
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Indianapolis
J. E. Burke
James, Fox
Edward Kelly
Louisville
M. H. Moore
Dublin
Scott Ray
New Albany
Harry Venable
C. W. Waterman
Waynetown
Mike Wilson
B. F. Long
Vincennes
Frank Ott
Marion
John TF. Woodward
Woodward
Harry McKnight
Oakland City
Carl Huffer
Muncie
Frank Proctor
Bent Foreman
Louise Woolrich
Paxton
Indianapolis Officials impeachment probe targets city board and controller
The Indianapolis city council's investigating committee moves to impeach the board of safety for banning patrolmen from entering saloons in uniform and on duty without being called to quell disturbances. The city controller faces charges over $150,000 in bridge funds diverted to other uses.
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Indianapolis
Board of Safety
City council repeals bicycle lamp ordinance in Muncie
In May the Muncie city council repealed the night lamp requirement for bicycles after a popular protest. The repeal nearly passed unanimously, with one vote lacking. Newly elected council members were pledged to repeal. former members supported it. About thirty people under bond for disobedience were released.
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Muncie
Ind
Long Lost Sister Found, Prince of Western Sports Involved
Logansport Indiana May 9 Mrs John Mulcahy and Mrs John Girard report word from their brother John Condon the Prince of Western Sports that their long missing sister, who vanished after their parents death years ago, has been located in Chicago. Con fion has made a fortune in sports and spent much money pursuing the search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logansport
Ind
John Mulcahy
John Girard
John Condon
Prince of Western Sports
Chicago
Confion
Death in a Schoolhouse Death of Lee Lewellyn in Henryville
Lee Lewellyn aged about 26, who left his Bartle area home on Sunday, was found dying in a nearby schoolhouse and said he had taken morphine. He died soon after becoming unconscious. He leaves a wife and two children, the younger only one week old.
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Henryville
Ind
Lee Lewellyn
Bartle
Lewellyn
Bee Stinging Incident Injures Goshen Man
Goshen Indiana May 9 William Weldy unloading lumber on his farm three miles west of town was attacked by a bee that entered his ear and stung him severely. A surgeon removed the insect and Weldy remains in precarious condition.
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Goshen
Ind
William Weldy
Weldy
Only Survivor of Indiana 1850 Constitutional Convention
Logansport Ind May 9 Judge Horace P Biddle the only survivor of the 1850 Indiana constitutional convention. He has received a letter from Greenton Missouri announcing the death of Cornelius J Miller who, so far as known, was the other surviving delegate.
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Logansport
Ind
Horace P. Biddle
Greenton
Cornelius J. Miller
Judge Biddle
Saloon Licenses Filed to Remain One in Nappanee
Remonstrances with sufficient signatures defeat two liquor license applicants in Goshen Indiana area leaving Nappanee with one saloon. He faces a remonstrance when applying again.
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Goshen
Ind
Nappanee
Burglars Target Medaryville Post Office
In Medaryville Indiana on May 9 burglars forced the post office safe and stole under $50 in coin plus a similar amount in postage stamps. No suspects or identities have been established.
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Medaryville
Ind
Cow Attack Leaves Farmer’s Wife Injured in Farm Milking
Mrs. Fannie Moore of Farmersburg Indiana was attacked by a vicious cow while milking and sustained internal injuries likely fatally. The incident occurred in early May near the loved farm. Authorities reported the injuries as serious and life threatening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bsuilivan
Ind
Fannie Moore
Farmersburg
Fatel Sartuerey
Raffle Scandal and Bearded Hospital Order Stir Marion
In Marion Indiana on May 9 a raffle linked to a former Big Four employee Miller who is now sightless failed to occur as planned. Hadley and his pillow vanished during the investigation. Sheriff Stewart tracked him to Huntington and he faces circuit court. At Soldiers Home Dr Kinball orders inmates to shave beards leaving only mustaches prompting resistance from aged patriarchs.
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Jimamreacg
Tari
Big Four
Miller
Marion
Hadley
Stewart
Huntington
Ga Marion
Ind
Soldiers’ Home
S Hospital
Endiena Copper Discovery Near Plum Tree Farm
At 200 feet depth in an off well on the Barton farm near Plum Tree Huntington county a six foot vein of a peculiar mineral was found. It is believed to be copper and was almost impossible to drill through due to its toughness.
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Huntington
Indi
Barton Farm
Plum Tree
County
Big Mill to Close Down at Terre Hauto on June 1
Word has been received that one of the large steel mill operations here will close indefinitely on June 1 affecting many workers and office staff. The entire force is to be laid off.
Lightning strikes kill Ringgn brothers and horse at home
In May at Winamae nd Jome Kev era William and Frank Ringgn were killed by a lightning strike near their home. Their bodies lay undiscovered in the barn yard for several hours.
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Winamae
Jome
Kevera
William
Frank Ringgn
Wisconsin Republicans Name Dawes Controller at State Convention
The opening contest of the Republican state convention in Peorse Wis ended in defeat for the Tanner Haney faction as John G. Brown was chosen temporary chairman. The Cullom Reeves Carter group then elected Charles G. Dawes controller of the currency by 790 to 725.
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Peorse
Wis
Tanner
Mount Vesuvius eruptions alarm nearby residents
A Portici dispatch reports loud explosions and frequent shocks from Mount Vesuvius felt at Ban Vito and toward Pugliano. Despite observatory statements of no immediate danger, residents near the volcano are panicked and many spend nights outdoors.
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Rome
Portioi
Mount Vesuvius
Vesuvius
Ban Vito
Pugliano
Republicans Nominate State Ticket in Alabama
The Bingham faction of the Republican party through the state executive committee chaired by Julian H. Bingham nominated a state ticket for the August election. Charles P. Lane was named for governor.
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Birmingham
Ala
Bingham
Julian H. Bingham
Internal Revenue
Alabama
Charles P. Lane
Geneseo Fire Kills Two Men and Threatens Woman
Geneseo New York May 9 fire at the American Hotel killed Lafayette Carney and Sherman Deboray found on the third floor. A woman presumed dead remains unidentified and missing. Pneumonia after lagrippe referenced alongside a drug advertisement for Fetty’s Henry ear.
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Geneseo, N
Lafayette Carney
Sherman Deboray
Ballgame called off amid rain with mixed postponements
Rain washes out a planned Indianapolis Detroit game while Minneapolis Milwaukee match is postponed. Wet grounds force cancellation with teams awaiting rescheduled dates and no play in sight.
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Vbkcirnead
Indianapolis
Detroit
May Musical Festival Opens to Larger Praise at Music Hall
The Cincinnati May festival opened May 6 before a brilliant audience at Music Hall. From Theodore Thomas overture to the final Praise ye the Lord, the program was a continuous succession of successes. An amateur remark notes the painting as a boarding school style from a New York Weekly excerpt.
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Cincinnati
Featival
Music
Theodore Thomas
Lord
New York Weekly
Dr. King's New Discovery Cures Philadelphia Woman
Annie E. Springer of 1135 Howard Street Philadelphia reports her hacking cough years cured by Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption. She praises its relief of chest pain and deep sleep after other remedies failed. RoyaliCare offers trial bottles free at Co D Knoefel's Drug Store with a money back guarantee.
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Annie
E. Springer
Howard Street
Philadelphia
Dr. King
CO. D. Knoefel
American diamond thieves Morton and Harek arrested in Leipzig
Berlin reports two expert American diamond thieves Morton and Harek arrested at Leipzig. Diamonds worth 7,000 marks found among their baggage and seized.
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Berlin
Morton
Harek
Leipsic
Sharkey Knocks Out Choynski at Tattersall’s Night
In Chicago on May 6 Tom Sharkey stopped Choynski of California in two rounds at Tattersall’s Inn. The bout was described as a hurricane type contest with rapid exchanges and a decisive finish.
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Choynski
Chicago
Tom Sharkey
Tattersall’s Inet
California
Logie warns of many bachelors among younger members
Representative Fitzgerald of Massachusetts cites too many bachelors among younger members. In packing for trips, Dr Bell's Anti-Pain is recommended for stomach and bowels. Italian medical income from foreigners noted. Henry H Richards of Willseyville NY reports Banner Salve cured a tanning breast sore after many remedies failed.
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Representative Fitzgerald
Massachusetts
Dr. Bell
Henry H. Richards
Willseyville
N. Y
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