Battle Front Shifts as British Push Toward Mafeking
Reports from Accra and London recount Ashanti resistance and allied tribes preparing a 50000-strong force, while a 3000-strong British column nears Mafeking at Vryburg. Lord Roberts moves toward Kroonstad as Boers prepare to fight, with Steyn insisting on continuing the war amid ongoing engagements near Thaba N'Chu.
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London
Vryburg
Mafeking
Taungs
Lord Roberts
Kroonstadt
Winston Churchill
Rennd River
Steyn
Bree
Filandlc
Brabant
Colonlala
Rundle
British Forces Advance Toward Clocoloiu and Piatberg
From Maseru in Pasutoland on May 12, British troops moving from Thaba N Choo under Generals Rundle and Bradnt reach toward Clocoloiu and Piatberg. A large Boer command from Korannaberg hills returns and prepares to meet them, though the Boers are unsure which route the British will take.
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Maseru
Pasutoland
Thaba N’chu
Rundle
Bradant
Clocoloiu
Piatberg
Korannaberg Hills
Peace Conditions Affairs In the Philippines Shaping to a Cessation of Hostilities
Manila May 12 Senor Buencamino formerly of the Filipino Republican cabinet now liberated by Gen Otis says he is reconciled to American society and will use his influence to help bring about a cessation of hostilities and a return toward peace in the Philippines.
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Philippines
Manila
Senor Buencamino
Gen. Otis
Half a Loaf Satisfies If Knowledge Is Used
A fragment from a 19th century adage notes that half health may please those who accept partial remedies. It claims that full wellness is achievable by realising and using one’s knowledge, praising Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure.
Peace platform urged for Philippines offer to Aguinaldo
A proposed peace platform argues Filipinos cannot exercise citizenship without U S protection and must recognize American sovereignty under a constitutional framework. Buen Camino cites three obstacles to peace: Manila agitators, friars seeking to prolong hostilities, and a censor's suppression of a third factor. He suggests civil committee outreach to Aguinaldo could lead to a surrender with honor within weeks.
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National Filipino Party
Manila
Aguinaldo
United States
Senor Buencamino
Fiipinos
Philippines
Fire Devastates Fokin Japan Destruction Tallies
A massive blaze in Fokin, Japan, originated near Yokohama and swept through 16 000 houses on April 18. Sixty teens perished and 100 were wounded as major temples and principal structures burned. Loss set at 5 000 000 yen about 2 500 000 dollars.
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Japan
San Francisco
Mall of Vices
Yokohama
Fokin
More Ships Desidered Senate To Vote On Navy Bill
Washington May 12 the senate will vote on the armor plate section of the naval appropriation bill this afternoon. Senator Lodge of Massachusetts argued for building up the United States navy saying safety and defense of the Monrose doctrine along the coast depend on naval strength. The house yesterday set a record by passing 180 private pension bills and then adjourned until Monday.
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Washington
Senate
Mr. Lodge
Massachusetts
United States
Peruna touted for stomach catarrh by Rabbi Klein
Rabbi David Klein of Columbus tests Pe-ru-na for stomach catarrh praising its curative merit. The letter cites relief from lassitude and weakness, with patient Alex Carter of Van Buren sharing long dyspepsia history and eventual improvement after two bottles of Pe-ru-na and four of Manalin. Summer Catarrh sample offered free by the Pe-rana Drug Mfg Co of Columbus.
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David Klein
E. Main Street
Columbus
Hartman
Alex. Carter
van Buren
Carter Co. Mo
Mullanphy Hospital
St. Louis
West Baden
Ind
Las Vegas
M’f’g Co
Columbus, O
Jeffries Triumphs Over Corbett In Fastest Heavyweight Fight
Seaside Club at Coney Island on May 12 witnessed James J. Jeffries knock out James J. Corbett after 28 rounds in what spectators called the swiftest and cleanest heavyweight battle in New York. The finish came with a decisive right or left blow to Corbett's jaw, leaving the arena hushed as the champion regained his title. Corbett displayed brilliant defense and stamina but was unable to overcome Jeffries late.
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Seaside Club
Coney Island
New York
James J. Jeffries
Seaside Sporting Club
James J. Cor
Jeffries Ki
Charlie White
Jeffries
Corbett
Ake
Jeff
Jim
g—Corbett
d—Corbett
Jef
Tellin
Elined
Ey Hull
Gentl
Corbett Reflects After Fight in Coney Island Bout
After the match Corbett states he fought his best and felt good until a decisive punch stopped his ascent. He says he has no complaint if friends were satisfied, but seeks another chance if promoter Jeffries grants it, insisting he remains in the game and aims for the pinnacle.
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Coney Island
Corbett
Mr. Jeffries
Russian press irked by crown prince coming of age coverage
Berlin reports German papers note irritated reaction from Russian press over festivities for crown prince Frederick William. Cologne Volks Zeitung cites semi official organs like Novoe Vremya and Prince Uchtomsky criticizing the event while Paris papers were more favorable than St Petersburg and Moscow outlets.
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Berlin
Frederick William
Cologne
Volks Zeitung
Novoe Vremya
Prince Uchtomsky
Czar
Paris
St. Petersburg
Moscow
Methodists Retain Bishops and Propose Four More
The committee of Episcopacy declared the entire board of bishops effective and adopted a recommendation to the general conference to retain them while electing four additional bishops. Two of the new bishops would serve in the missionary field.
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Chicago
Board of Bishops of the Methodist Church
Committee of Episcopacy
General Conference
Markets by Wire Prevailing Prices For Grain and Livestock
Market prices from Indianapolis Cincinnati Chicago New York and Toledo list Wheat Corn Oats Cattle Hogs Sheep and Lambs with bid ranges and daily shifts. Wheat No 2 red 73 cents in Cincinnati and 78 cents in Indianapolis. Hogs at 3.26 to 5.40 in Indianapolis and up to 5.85 in Cincinnati. Lambs and Sheep show varied steady to firm values across markets.
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New York
Man Charged In Mt Vernon Explosion Case
George Knowles was committed in default of 500 bail on a charge of dynamiting the home of Mrs Katurah Alldridge at Mt Vernon Ind The blast April 28 tore the house side but did not harm Mrs Alldridge or her baby He was arrested in Illinois while posing as a horse trader and will face court.
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Mt. Vernon
Ind
George Knowles
Knowles
Itinola
Katurah Alldridge
Alldridge
Tollinois
Perpetual light man leaves home after writ
Logansport Indiana May 12 8 B Nickum known as the perpetual light man is moving from his large suburban residence under a writ for unpaid rent. He has been secretly shifting his light making machinery and household goods to a relative’s farm south of town as his financial support fades.
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Logansport
Ind
Nickum
Explosion at Indiana Powder plant in Brazil causes destruction
In Brazil Indiana May 12 a black powder wheel mill near Fontanet owned by Indiana Powder Co exploded with great force demolishing the plant. The flame rose hundreds of feet but no one was injured as workers had left moments before. The cause is unknown and factors deemed miraculous.
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Brazil
Ind
Fontanet
Indiana Powder Company
County Nips Northern Traction Franchise Suit
Laporte Indiana May 12 county commissioners annulled the Northern Traction company's franchise to build an electric railway between Laporte and Michigan City. The move opens the field for the Indiana Railroad company of South Bend which owns the South Bend Elkhart and Goshen interurban system and they will likely enter the field.
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Laporte
Ind
Northern Traction Company
Michigan City
Indiana Railroad Company of
South Bend
Elkhart and Goshen
Webster Arrested for Embezzling Soldiers Home Pension Funds
Marion Indiana May 12 Charles T Webster arrested charged with embezzling 1700 dollars of Soldiers Home pension funds several months ago. H O Heichert treasurer balanced the shortage and Webster sued him for 5000 dollars claiming Heichert spread word that Webster stole the money.
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Marion
Ind
Charles T. Webster
Soldiers’ Home
H. O. Heichert
Home
Webster
Herbert
Nan Cy Copestick Dies by Her Own Hand in New Paris
In Richmond Indiana on May 12 Miss Nan Cy Copestick a known New Paris woman committed suicide. The coroner reports basis to believe she took her life amid slanderous gossip. A letter to the coroner asked for a post mortem to prove her innocence.
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Richmond
Ind
Nancy Copestick
New Paris
Local Youth Committed to Insane Hospital
Earl Park Indiana May 12 Will Mc Donald 22 son of Thomas McDonald well known in the vicinity has been removed to the Insane hospital at Indianapolis His mental condition is due to a cruel practical joke two months ago by some funny young men who pretended to hang him.
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Earl Park
Ind
Will McDonald
Thomas McDonald
Indianapolis
Peculiar Jail Delivery Reported in Geneva
Decatur Indiana May 12 a peculiar jail delivery case is reported at Geneva involving Frank Steed a hypnotist who had been in jail for several days due to unclear circumstances.
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Decatur
Ind
Geneva
Frank Steed
Dave
Suit Seeks 30000 Damages Over City Murder
Kokomo Indiana May 12 Oren Bortager filed suit for thirty thousand dollars against William Busby for the murder of Sweband on November 6 in the city. Busby, though wealthy, reportedly disposed of property to shield assets ahead of the case while currently serving a sentence.
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Kokomo
Ind
Oren Bortager
William Busby
Hee Sweband
Sear Thie City
Busby
Post office closure noted for Island of Cubs
Fragmentary report hints at official actions regarding the Island of Cubs post office. References to inspectors and authorities suggest a forthcoming closure or reorganization, with unspecified individuals mentioned in connection to the decision.
Bromweil Resolution on War Funds Misappropriation
Washington May the Bromweil of Ohio proposed a resolution asking for the amount, if any, of monies or property of the postal revenue that have been wrongfully misapplied since the Spain treaty. It directs certification of the amount to the secretary treasurer to transfer to the secretary of war for reimbursement to the postal revenue fund.
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Washington
Bromweil
Ohio
Spain
United States
Secretary of War
Secret Service Recovers $5,000 In Stamps In Postal Fraud Case
In Havana on May 12 secret service agents recovered postage stamps valued at $5,000 after information from a confessed informant led to the case. Officials estimate the overall shortage at about $100,000.
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Havana
Secret Service
Tanner Not Out For Office Declares Senate Candidacy Abandoned
Chicago, May 12 Gov. Tanner arrived in Chicago yesterday and stated he is not a candidate for United States senator or any other office. Pneumonia follows lagrippe, but never follows Fairy's Honey and Tag, the lung remedy marketed by all druggists.
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Chicago
Tanner
United States
Saloon Assault Victim Dilapidates in Daleville
A. T. Stewart, seriously injured in a saloon assault three months ago, deteriorates in Daleville Indiana as his broken leg and damaged lungs worsen. The notice urges Banner Salve as a guaranteed treatment for skin and related injuries.
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Daleville
Ind
A. T. Stewart
Unclear fragment prompts archival note
The readable text resembles a garbled archival fragment with no clear event, names, or location. No identifiable people, organizations, or dates are extractable for a dated newspaper card summary.
Breach of Promise Trial Draws Crowds in Elkhart
May 12 Albion will hear the breach of promise case of Mati da Jacobs against Valentine Blough. Mrs Jacobs a Goshen widow and the defendant a wealthy Lagrange county farmer attract interest with a famed eccentric plaintiff.
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Elkhart
Ind
Mati
da Jacobe
Valentine Blough
Albion
Jacobs
Goshen
Lagrange County
Hudnout Milling Unveils Corn Based Cooking Oil
Terre Haute Indiana May 12 The Hudnout Milling company reports discovery of a corn derived cooking oil from tern oil with a new distillation method. After extensive tests the product is said to be highly successful and ready for market.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Hudnout Milling
Accidentaly
Peanut poisoning shocks Liberty community in May report
Alez Boagh and Leroy Martin suffer allergic reaction after eating peanuts in Liberty Indiana. Doctors fear swelling lips tongues and possible fatal results as authorities note it is the first peanut poisoning case reported in the area.
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Liberty
Ind
Alez Boagh
Leroy Martin
Dr King's New Discovery Promises Cure for Cough and More
Annie B Springer of 1125 Howard St Philadelphia reports dramatic relief from a long standing hacking cough after using Dr Kings New Discovery. She praises the remedy claiming chest pain relief and better sleep. Trial bottles offered free at C D Knoefels Drug Store with guarantee. Carbondale May 12 reports two unknown laborers killed by a fast mail train on the Illinois Central railway while fleeing a passing freight.
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Annie B. Springer
Howard Street
Philadelphia
Dr. Kings
Dr. King
C.D. Knoefel
Carbondale
His
Linois Central
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