Boers Dispirited as Buller Breaks Biggarsberg Stand
London May 15 Gen Buller's bold movement disrupted Boer lines at Biggarsberg forcing evacuation of Helpmaaker and a stand at Bleskoplaagre seven miles from Dundee. Indoba fell to Gen Hidyard while Boers retreated disorganized northward as Roberts' infantry rest at Kroonstad. Freeman Burnham noted as American scout in a squadron that cut the railway beyond Kroonstad.
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London
Buller
Biggarsberg
Helpmaaker
Bleskoplaagre
Dundee
Hidyard
Indoba
Lord Roberts
Kroonstad
Frederick Burnham
Kennethurleigh
Daily Telegraph
Paul Botha
MacDonald
Free Grate Volusraad
Steyn
Hollowell
Mafeking
Transvaal
Lourenzo Marques
Seinekams
Second Raad
Bruthers
Pretoria
Lydenburg
Kruger
Kumassie Still Invested by Ashantis In Acra
Runners arrive reporting Kumassie remains closely invested by Ashantis while the garrison holds out. Adasis neighboring tribes threaten the Bekwais loyal to the government.
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Accra
Kumassie
Supreme Court Rules Inheritance Tax Across Federal and State Laws
The US Supreme Court ruled on inheritance tax provisions under the War Revenue Act and New York state law. It held federal law applies to legacies and distributive shares, with a progressive rate, and that national bonds are not exempt under either the federal or state schemes. The decision confirms taxation on passing of legacies, not on estates.
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United States Supreme Court
Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
New York
Compromise Resolution Passes on Boer War in Massachusetts
Boston May 15 The lower branch of the Massachusetts legislature approved a compromise resolution on the Boer war praising President McKinley for his stance and urging peace with honor for Britain and independence for the republics.
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Boston
Massachusetts
McKinley
Great Britain
Heat Saps Chicago as Temperatures Hit 86
One death and four prostrations occurred from the heat in Chicago yesterday. Official maximum temperature reached 86 degrees with street readings three to four degrees higher.
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Chicago
Your Liver Will Be Roused to Its Natural Duties
A historical health advertisement claims the liver will be roused to its natural duties and seriousness, promising relief from constipation when a particular remedy is taken. It frames the product as a prompt cure and urges readers to use the treatment for improved digestion and overall health.
Postmaster General Names Bristow to Havana Cuba Duties
Washington announces Joseph L. Bristow, fourth assistant postmaster general, will go to Havana to supervise Cuban postal affairs amid an ongoing investigation. No wrongdoing alleged in Cuba or Puerto Rico, though reforms may follow. Tariff revisions for Cuba go into effect June 15, expected to raise island revenues from last year’s about $16 million.
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Washington
Jos. L. Bristow
Havana
Cuba
Rathbone
General Bristow
Philippine Islands
Porto Rico
Capt
Elliott
War Department
Methodist Conference Considers Episcopacy and Clergy Time Limits
Chicago May 15 A stormy session sees the committee on episcopacy urge two new bishops to cover potential deaths over four years. The panel rejects a colored bishop election push and revises the 1890 declaration on colored leadership. It also backs ending the preacher time limit by a vote of 82 to 21.
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Chicago
Committee On Episcopacy
General Conference
South
Committee On
Monroe Doctrine cited as German colonies draw scrutiny
Washington reports that Sec Secretary Root Senator Lodge and other leaders stress enforcing the Monroe doctrine. The State Department seeks data amid concern over German colonies expanding in South and Central America. Critics say colonists retain German customs, trade with Germany, use German, and govern with autonomy within American republics.
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Washington
Root
Lodge
State Department
South
Central America
New
Germany
Decomposed Bodies Found Near Turpentine Camp
In Brookville Florida on May 15 two Black men found dead near a turpentine camp. They had been arrested May 8 for killing white man John Clemands at an am bush. Deputies took them toward jail but they were driven into scrub and shot dead.
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Brookville
Fla
Famine Relief Shrinks as Cholera Disrupts Camps in Bombay
The viceroy of India Leré Curzon of Kedleston reports to Lord George Hamilton that relief demand is falling in Bombay and elsewhere, likely due to cholera breaking up camps and worsening famine officers' difficulties, with the overall situation unchanged.
Callao Officials Toast President Eoma at Banquet
The municipality of Callao hosted a breakfast for President Eoma on San Lorenzo island. The president was cheered throughout the events and speakers pledged to uphold his government.
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Lima
Peru
Callao
Eoma
San Lorenzo Island
Banner Save Cures Year-Long Breast Tanning Sore
Henry H. Richards of Willneyville New York says a yearlong tanning sore on his breast was cured after using half a box of Banner Save. He praises the remedy and says he will never be without it again. The ad notes it is available from all druggists.
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Henry H. Richards
Willneyville
N. Y
Postal frauds widen in Havana and island offices
May 15 Havana reports fraud scope far larger than first thought. Postmaster Thompson suspended, Moya and Mascara arrested, with six others under close watch. Fraud touches main office, local Havana post office, and external points including stamp sales and rented boxes. Americans in Cuba astonished. Cubans claim blow to American honesty in government service.
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Havana
Thompson
Moya
Mascara
Postal Department
Cuba
Rathbone denies U S friction between military and postal offices
Ilavana May 15 E C Rathbone states no truth to reports of friction between military authorities and the Postal department. He asserts harmony with Gen Wood and says consultations occur daily. He adds he does not consider it proper under present circum- stances to comment further.
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Ilavana
E. C. Rathbone
United States
Postal Department
Interviews Offered for Publication Applications
Officials say they will provide interviews for publication and have answered all applications for personal statements that were transmitted from the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Edward Thompson Named Havana Postmaster
Washington reports Edward Thompson, a suspended Havana postmaster, is a well known Indianapolis figure who served 25 years in the Indianapolis post office and led Havana post office for the past six months under the Harrison administration.
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Washington
Edward Thompson
Havana
Indianapolis
Harrison
Neely Heads to New York for Cuban Post Embezzlement Hearing
Charles F. W. Neely left Munele Indiana for New York to attend his preliminary hearing on the Cuban postal embezzlement case scheduled for Thursday.
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Neely
New York
Munele
Ind
Charles F. W. Neely
Senate Approves Naval Authorization After Lengthy Debate
After five days of debate the Senate passed the naval appropriation bill. Armor disputes dominated four days, with limits set on armor costs and a potential armor factory. The bill allows purchase of five Holland torpedo boats at up to $170,000 each, and includes passage of the Free Homes bill without debate.
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Washington
Senate
Secretary of the Navy
Maine
Ohio
Missouri
Nelson
Minnesota
Vesuvius Eruption Forbids Nearby Access After Near Miss
Mount Vesuvius erupts again and observers are barred from a specified range. Signor Matteucci, Naples University geology professor, narrowly escaped injury while studying volcanic activity when a permit allowed him to near the crater and he was struck by incandescent rock.
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Rome
Vesuvius
Signor Matteucci
University of Naples
Fire destroys Vorster yards at Fisher Mich
A blaze in the C. H. Vorster & Co lumber yards at Fisher Michigan 28 miles from Marinette destroyed the saw mill planing mill school, 40 houses hospital two lumber yards and additional buildings. Loss exceeds 200000 with 200 people left homeless.
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Marinette
Wis
C. H. Vorster & Co
Fisher
Mich
Here
Death of Col Hargitt Ends a 40-Year Tramp Printer
Wyoming C May 15 W P Hargitt a tramp printer for four decades died at his sister’s home yesterday in the city.
Rushville Printer Hargitt Noted for Shakespearean Study
Before the war Hargitt published a newspaper at Rushville Indiana. He was known in major printing offices nationwide but years of ill health cut his cross continental journeys. In youth he studied Shakespeare and kept the poet’s works close at hand.
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Hargitt
Rushville
Ind
Shakespeare
Markets by wire prevailing prices for grain and livestock
Markets by wire reports a mix of price moves from multiple exchanges. Wheat No 2 red weak at Indianapolis and No 2 red easy at Cincinnati. Cattle mostly steady to strong across markets with hogs steady to higher in places and sheep and lambs showing modest gains in New York and Chicago outlets.
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Lamba
Speedy Justice: Buellard Found Guilty in Batesville Assault
In Versailles Indiana on May 15 William Buellard was tried in the circuit court, found guilty, and sentenced to Michigan City prison for one to twenty one years. He pleaded guilty and said he had two prior terms for similar offenses including attempted murder, last released in March. He was moved immediately after sentencing.
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Versailles
Ind
William Buellard
William Taylor
Batesville
Michigan City
Dastardly Attempt to Dynamite Indiana School Chief
On May 13 in Montgomery Indiana an explosion damaged the home of Professor John Westhafer principal of the graded schools. The blast shattered roofing doors and windows and damage to nearby houses occurred. Two men were seen fleeing in a buggy before the blast. Westhafer has no known enemies and cannot explain the incident.
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Montgomery
Ind
John Westhafer
Westhafer
Westhofer
Wagon collision injures Klein family in Penn township
South Bend reports that Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Klein and three children were thrown from a wagon after hitting a hitching post. Mr. Klein and Mrs. Klein were injured with Mrs. Klein not expected to recover. A 9-year-old son was badly hurt. Hours later William Chandler was knocked unconscious in a similar incident.
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South Bend
Ind
Jacob Klein
Penn Township
Fatal Railway Accident in Terre Haute Fireman Killed
Terre Haute Ind May 15 William D Barr a Vandalia fireman living here was fatally injured after his head struck an obstruction outside a moving engine cab as he leaned from the window He was 22 years old and unmarried.
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Terre Haute
Ind
William D. Barr
Fire totaley destroys Marion bedstead factory
Hardwood and Barley’s bedstead factory in Marion Indiana was burned to the ground last night. The plant was among the city’s four largest and employed 150 men. Night watchman J R Pease died from burns. Loss estimated at 75000 dollars, partially insured.
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Marion
Ind
Ilardwood & Barley
Facttory
J. R. Pease
Five year old dies after lantern fire accident in Huntington
In Huntington Indiana on May 15 a five year old girl, daughter of Mrs. Biddy Culver of Warren, caught fire while playing with a magic lantern. She was severely burned and died yesterday.
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Huntington
Ind
Biddy Culver
Warren
Huntington County
Tragic Buggy Accident Claims Grace Moore in Centerville
Grace Moore, the young daughter of Mr and Mrs George Moore of Centerville, was killed when a buggy accident in Richmond Indiana ended with her being thrown over the dashboard and struck by the horse’s kick to the forehead.
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Richmond
Ind
Grace
Httle
George Moore
Centerville
Farm accident injures man and son near Bedford Ind
May 15 report from Bedford Ind states farmer Mike Connard was thrown from his cart when his horses bolted on the road to town. Connard suffered a fatal skull fracture while his young son sustained serious injuries.
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Bedford
Ind
Mike Connard
Fatal Emery Wheel Accident in Matthews
Alexander Payne a blacksmith at the Matthews glass factory was killed when an emery wheel burst yesterday fragment breaking his neck. He leaves a wife and child.
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Matthews, Ind
Alexander Payne
Matthews Glass
Fire wipes out Bunker Hill handle factory
The handle factory at Bunker Hill was burned to the ground, causing about 8000 in losses. Sparks from a passing locomotive are suspected to have started the blaze, with partial insurance coverage.
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Bunker Hill
Wolves Plague Farmers Near Monon Indiana
In White County near Monon Indiana wolves have killed many sheep and pigs triggering offers of rewards for wolf scalps as farmers report increasing trouble and losses.
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Wolves
White County
Monon
Ind
Zenor Renominated by Acclamation in Third District
New Albany Ind May 15 Wilam YT Zenor of Corydon was renominated by acclamation by the Third district Democratic congressional convention in this city.
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Zenor
New Albany
Ind
Wilam
Corydon
Smallpox Case Reported in Williamsport Indiana
A smallpox case has developed in Williamsport Indiana on May 15. The patient is William Malott a bartender.
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Williamsport
Ind
William Malott
Dedicatory Services for Greensburg Odd Fellows Home
The Greensburg Odd Fellows Home dedication will draw 1500 Grand Lodge members to Greensburg Indiana with a 800 local members, a special Wabash train delivering lodges from Muncie Anderson Alexandria and others, and a large Seymour delegation arriving tomorrow.
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Reensburg
Ind
Wabash
Muncie
Anderson
Alexandria
Seymour
Greensburg
Decatur County
Grandgrand Assembly
Merchant Frank Sellers Arrested on Mail Fraud Charge
Sellersburg Indiana May 15 Frank Sellers a merchant was arrested by deputy U S marshals on charges of using the mails to defraud He is said to have mailed orders to manufacturers and thus obtained large credit Postoffice Inspectors have worked on the case for months
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Sellersburg
Ind
Frank Sellers
United States
Sellers
Birdseye Votes for Road Aid for Indiana Southern
Citizens of Birdseye Indiana at a May meeting pledged to guarantee the railroad crossing the Al Line. They offered 30000 dollars annually in freight, 7000 dollars in cash, 10000 dollars in a 2 percent tax and free right of way through Jefferson township with a station.
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Birdseye
Ind
Indiana Southern
Jefferson Township
Temperance Object Lesson Heard At Army Association Meet
May 15 London report from the annual Army Temperance association meeting. Maj. Gen. St George White presided as a letter from Lord Roberts dated Bloemfontein April 16 was read praising the temperate army from Modder River to Bloemfontein and noting the soldiers endured hardships and dangers with commendable temperance.
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London
Army Temperance Association
St George White
Ladysmith
Fetter
Lord Roberts
Bloemfontein
Modder
Bill Aims to Penalize Blacklisting Across Transport Firms
Senator Jones of Arkansas introduced a lengthy bill to prevent and punish blacklisting by railroad, telegraph, sleeping car, express, steamboat, and interstate telegraph and telephone companies. It seeks civil remedies for damages and covers methods of obtaining information on blacklisting.
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Washington
Jones
Arkansas
Settlement Reaches Suburban Railway Strife
An amicable adjustment ends the dispute between the Suburban Railway and its striking employees. Workers return to duty this morning and a swift settlement is expected for the broader St. Louis Transit employees totaling 8,600 on strike.
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St. Louis
Suburban Railway Company
St. Louis Transit Company
House Passes General Deficiency Bill in Washington
The house approved the general deficiency appropriation bill carrying 3,889,021 in a largely unamended vote. General debate centered on political topics including a sharp attack on the administration by M. DeArmond of Missouri. The notice ends with an advertisement for Fetty's Henry and Tar throat and lung remedy.
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Washington
House
M. DeArmond
Henry
Greece seeks collective arbitration over consular convention
The Greek legation in Constantinople informed the porte of Greece plan to resort to collective arbitration by the powers. Simultaneously the legation sent a note to the embassies requesting arbitration.
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Constantinople
Legation
Porte
Greece
Railway Contract and Nagasaki Reports Surge in Manchuria
Russian dispatches from Nagasaki note 100000 Coolies from China sent to Manchuria to build the railway to Port Arthur. Fortifications at Port Arthur advance rapidly with troops ammunition and supplies exceeding railway protection needs.
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Nagasaki
Russia
China
Manchuria
Port Arthur
Two Girls Drowned in Neosho River Near Joplin
May McNally aged 16 and Edna Worden aged 20 drowned when their boat capsized in the Neosho river at Joplin Missouri. One girl clung to the dam for minutes while two male escorts attempted a rescue. she lost presence of mind and sank.
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Joplin
May McNally
Edna Worden
Neosho River
Bomb Explodes Under Banker Raphael Carriage
In Paris around 8 o clock last evening a bomb exploded beneath the carriage of banker M Raphael and his wife. They were frightened but unharmed.
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Paris
M. Raphael
Banner SAlve Healer Claim Cures Skin Ailments
An advertisement touts Banner SAlve as a universal healer for wounds sores piles and all skin diseases. It promises guaranteed cures and labels itself a great healer with all druggist backing.
La Gloria Colony Under Inspection by Lieutenant Evans
Lieutenant Evans reports on La Gloria colony near Nuevitas with 175 colonists living in tents on lowground, poor roads, scarce lumber, and no deeds to land. Promises of a sawmill and hotel unmet. land contracts total 51000 dollars. water wells 10 to 20 feet deep. a small steamer links colony to Nuevitas. A second report on ex-colonists is expected.
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Evans
Ceban Ventura
la Gloria
Ageng
Nuevitas
Thes
Nuevistas
Wood
Noted Hero Rescues Stranded Swimmer Amid Sea Tragedy
Report from Philadelphia Press recalls a dramatic incident at sea where bystanders froze in fear as a swimmer struggled. A heroic person extended help just as waves swallowed the final hope, ending in a fatal moment and a haunting echo of the survivor’s plea.
Dr King’s New Discovery credited with saving lives
Mrs George Long of New Straitsville Ohio credits Dr King’s New Discovery with preventing tragedy by curing a severe cough and pneumonia. She notes the remedy soothed years of sleepless nights and saved two lives. Trials offered free at C D Knoefel’s Drug Store with bottles priced 50 cents and 1.00.
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George Long
New Straitsville
Ohio
Dr. King
Mr. Long
C.D. Knoefel
Accidental Guard Shooting Kills Private Kane in Kentucky
In Frankfort Kentucky Private Thomas Kane from Lexington was shot and killed by Private James Robertson late yesterday afternoon. Both men served in the Beckham militia and authorities say the shooting was accidental.
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Frankfort
Thomas Kane
Lexington
James Robertson
Beckham
Wealthy Tennesee man kills wife then dies in double tragedy
L D McAllister of Heloise shot and killed his wife in Dreyburg Tennessee. He then wounded his brother in law, and after an unsuccessful attempt to kill him, shot himself. The case traces back two years to a conflict over accusations of improper relations with a man named Love who was later killed. McAllister was acquitted at trial.
Gold mine found on a street in Eswick California
A gold mine was located on one street in Eswick in Shasta County California and there are indications of an oil vein on another street nearby.
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Eswick
Shasta Country
California
Forry's Ew-NEY CurE Promoted For Kidney and Bladder Trouble
Advertisement touts Forry's Ew NEY CurE as a safe cure for kidney and bladder issues. Claims quick relief and universal benefit with druggists carrying the medicine. Also promotes Dr Bell's Anti-Pain for travel stomach relief amid advice on climate changes and packing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forry
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