End of War Unclear As Britons Question Temperament
Mafeking battles intensify with reports of a possible Boer assault and British relief forces poised. Col Baden-Powell warns food may last to June while both sides claim gains around Ladybrand and Clocolan. Transvaal forces estimated at 30,000 resistances and public sentiment in London and New York features mixed editorial views.
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London
Baden-Powell
Mafeking
Lord Roberts
Pretoria
Snyman
Maj. Dailey
Kroonstadt
Free
Bree
Mident Breyn
New York
Chroniele
the Times
England
Queen Victoria
Southampton
America
Peace Envoys Reach New York After Rotterdam Voyage
The Maasdam arrived from Rotterdam with peace envoys Abraham Fischer J M A Wook marans and C H Wessels. They were greeted by a welcoming committee and Boer sympathizers in Hoboken before proceeding to Manhattan to lodge at the Hotel Manhattan.
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New York
Maasdam
Rotterdam
Abraham Fischer
J. M. A. Wookmarans
C. H. Wessels
Hoboken
Manhattan
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Blood Purity
An old advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a purifier of impure blood. It claims skin eruptions and blemishes vanish as the medicine dissolves bad germs, with testimonial from J Hartstein of Brooklyn praising improved health and purity after use.
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Hood
J. Hartstein
Grand Street
Brookone Y
Montana Senator Clark Resigns Amid Senate Turmoil
In Washington on May 16 Senator Clark of Montana announced he had resigned his seat to the Montana governor. The move halted action on a committee resolution declaring him unfit and caused a rush of senators to Clark as he read his resignation letter, signaling acceptance by the chamber.
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Montana
Washington
Clark
Senate
Chandler
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Clark Agay
Coats Nearbr
Champber
Marcus Daly
Clark Reappointed by Acting Governor Spriggs
Acting Gov. Spriggs appoints W. A. Clark of Butte to the U S Senate to serve until the next legislature elects a successor after Clark’s resignation. Spriggs has backed Clark since the campaign. Gov. Smith travels to California for mining caves work as attorney.
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Clark
Helena
Mon
Spriggs
W. A. Clark
Butte
United States
Senator Clark
Senate
Gov. Smith
California
Senators avoid view on Clark Montana appointment
Washington May 16. Senators decline to comment on the lieutenant governor of Montana appointing Clark saying the issue is too new for discussion. Senator Chandler, chairman of the privileges and elections committee, said I reckon the trick won't work. Clark has accepted the appointment.
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Washington
Clark
Montana
Chendler
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Australian Wheat Crop Yields Low But Still Strong
The report notes the winter Australian wheat crop will average about seven bushels per acre. Henry H. Richards of Willseyville New York recounts a long battle with a breast condition and credits Banner Save with relief, stating he will not be without it and that all druggists carry it.
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Henry H. Richards
Willseyville
N. Y
Trusts and the Propositions to Give Congress Power Over Combinations
Washington May 16 The house committee on judiciary debated a constitutional amendment giving Congress power to define regulate control prohibit or dissolve trusts or combinations. The measure would form article XVI, empowering Congress to restrain dangerous combinations and protect competition while state powers and open markets remain. Proponents argue broad remedy necessary to curb abuse. opponents fear overreach.
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Washington
House Committee On Judiciary
Congress
House
Tts
Tabor
Peprias
Germany guesses on Belgian complicity in advisories
Berlin reports no official word on alleged Belgian hostilities in the Kivoo district of South Africa. Lionel Decle’s London dispatches spark debate as Berlin papers question the claimed 1000 German soldiers and 8000 square mile area.
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Berlin
German Foreign Office
Kivoo
South Africa
London
Lionel Decle
Cairo
Mr. Decle
Foreign Office
Committee reports on women at general conference
The state church committee presents two reports to the Methodist general conference. It offers no recommendation on admitting women to the general conference and recommends against licensing women preachers, leaving the decisions to the conference.
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Chicago
Committee of the State of the Church
Methodist General Conference
General Conference
Riot on Grand Avenue line leaves two men shot in St Louis
In a riot during an attempt to move a car on the Grand Avenue line yesterday two men one a motorman and an onlooker were shot and seriously wounded more than fifty shots were fired Tranalt company's system remains closely tied up during the melee
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St. Louis
Grand Avenue
Tranalt Company
Governor Wood Holds Brief On Treasury Shortage Rumors
Havana reports Gov Gen Wood discussed a suspected office shortages totaling thousands with Gen Wood and Mr Thompson promised to reveal guilty parties. A postmaster rumor tied to Neely’s plantation funds prompted special agent orders for thorough inquiry and possible property seizures. arrests not planned yet.
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Rediy
Havana
Gen. Wood
Thia
Thompson
Baracos
Aopen
Meety
Neely
Sr Medig
Berane
Tik Snon
Peaninly
Wood
Chicago Methodist bishops election ends in no choice
In Chicago on May 14 the election of Methodist bishops produced no two-thirds majority. A single ballot of 680 votes failed to elect any candidate. Officials predict up to a dozen ballots may be required to select the two bishops. Tell- ers shield the results from church leaders and candidates.
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Chicago
Methodist Church
House sends military academy bill to Senate for adjournment
In Washington on May 16 the house completed action on the last general appropriation bill, the military academy measure, and awaits senate disposal and conference-adjusted differences before adjournment. The house then began consideration of a bill to establish a civil government for Alaska.
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Washington
House
Senate
Alaska
Envoys to be hosted in Boston by city committees
Boston on May 16 reports that if envoys from the South African republics visit, they will be entertained by aldermen and councilmen along with 25 citizens. The escort from Washington will be arranged and Faneuil Hall opened for the reception.
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Boston
Washington
Faneuil
Markets by Wird Prevailing Prices For Grain Condensed
Market notes from Indianapolis Chicago and New York show quiet to dull trading on May 15. Grains edge down with Wheat No 2 soft and mixed prices. Cattle steady in Chicago and weak at New York with lambs also mixed. Louisville livestock reports light demand and steady to weak prices across cattle and hogs.
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Ianapolis
Tesedy
Chicago
Stesisars
Hoge-Bresdy Ag
Ted Lambs
Mysterious Disappearance of North Manchester Doctor
Prominent physician Dr. T. A. Lancaster vanishes after traveling to Chicago for a throat operation. His diploma license trunk and surgical instruments are missing, and it is rumored he carried about $25,000. His wife and two daughters are also missing, leaving the community in shock as police investigate foul play or desertion.
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Manchester
Ind
T. A. Lancaster
Chicago
Perpetual Light Statenary Delusion Fells Before Constables
In Logansport Indiana on May 14 Curio seekers inspected inventor Nickum's laboratory. Two men waited to enter the site, rushed in as Nickum emerged and gained access. Writs of attachment were served. Nickum was shown property but barred from the house. Machinery remained and will be held to satisfy debts.
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Logansport
Ind
B. Nickum
Nickum
Cers
Holliday Nominated for Fifth District Congress
Greencastle Indiana May 16 R S Holliday of Brazil won the Republican nomination for congress in the Fifth District on the 11th ballot. The contest narrowed to Holliday and James S Barcus with a 56 to 50 vote. Six candidates sought nomination EB Holliday Daniels Hays Ralph Catlin and Barcus.
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Greencastle
Ind
R S. Holliday
Brazil
James & Barcus
Holliday
Brasil
Henry Daniels
Parke
Silas A. Hays
Putnam
A. J. Ralph
Vermillion
R. H. Catlin
Terre Haute
James 8. Barcus
Vigo County
Grand Lodge I. O. O. F. meets in Indianapolis may 16
The semi annual communication of the Grand Lodge I. O. O. F. opened in the Odd Fellows ball in Indianapolis at 9 am and adjourned until 8 pm. Grand officers continued to Greensburg to dedicate the Indiana Odd Fellows home. In the Indiana Rebekah assembly Victoria Craynor of Muncie was elected president and Myre Enoch G. Hogate of Danville vice president.
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Indianapolis
Grand Lodge
Odd Fellows
Greensburg
Indiana Odd Fellows
Indiana Rebekah Assembly
Victoria Craynor
Muncie
Myre Enoch G. Hogate
Danville
Hollingsworth Held After May Shootings In Kokomo
Abner D. Hollingsworth is held pending investigation into three shots fired at a man who refuses to name his wife’s alleged paramour in Kokomo. Witnesses report a man cried out and fell forward in a buggy then recovered and fled. An error note from Shelbyville mentions an alleged tax shortfall.
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Kokomo
Ind
Abner D. Hollingsworth
Easement of Feelings case in Batesville damages suit
George Momnaham and Victor M Horsekey sue the town of Batesville, the Big Pour Railway company and officials for 10000 damages claiming false imprisonment after arrest on suspicion of burglary but later acquitted.
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Batesville
Ind
George Momnaham
Victor M Horsekey
Big Pour Railway Company
Lawyer Wins Time to File Bill of Exceptions in Lalu Jenkins Case
Versailles Indiana May 16. Attorney Na dowski for Lalu Jenkins wife of the lynched man wins 80 days to file a bill of exceptions after Judge New overrules administratriz de bonis nou petition. The case may go to the supreme court.
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Versailles
Ind
Nadowski
Lalu Jenkins
New
Worker killed by switch engine in Tipton yards
Tipton Indiana May 16 William Miller 21 a plate grass worker was struck by a Lake Erie and Western switch engine at the yards here in a fatal accident last night authorities reported the victim died at once and the incident is under investigation by railroad officials
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Tipton
Ind
William Miller
Lake Erie and Western
Indiana's Wealth Taxable Property Rises Over Year
W H Hart editor reports Indiana's total taxable value at 1 895 740 608 dollars. After mortgage deductions of over 8 million, the state shows a rise of 24 835 215 dollars in value from last year amid total taxes of 21 059 995 81 dollars for state county and national purposes.
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Indianapolis
W. H. Hart
State
Indiana Grand Army veterans assemble for annual reunion parade
Indianapolis hosts the Indiana Grand Army veterans for their annual reunion with the capitol rotunda and Tomlinson Hall decorated. Culver Military Academy cadets arrived by special train to join the parade as about 17,000 visitors gather in the city.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Capitol Rotunda
Tomlinson Hall
Culver Military Academy
Liquor License Defeated Over OCR Name Error
In Wabash Indiana on May 16 a newspaper misspelling altered Henry Grasa of Nappanee to Grass. The Liquor License Commissioners rejected the proof of Grass identification after the name appeared as Grass instead of Grasa due to an o replacing an a in the notice.
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Wabash, Ind
Henry Grasa
Nappanea
Grems Wee
Hik- Bart Acne
Grasse
Far more to demand birds protection legislation
Mr. Brown plans a lecture tour across major cities to push about bird protection. He intends to travel on foot covering 150 miles south and 125 miles west before heading 150 miles north.
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Tempere
Atata
Brown
Jury unable to reach verdict in Dever Knowlton case
After 11 days of trial in Versailles Indiana, the state versus Andrew J Dever ended with the jury agreeing to disagree and being discharged. The retrials stem from the Knowlton Dever personal troubles and have cost the county about 1500 dollars.
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Versailles
Ind
Andrew J. Dever
Samuel Knowlton
Indiana minister to attend meeting of Christian Church association
Rev. I. L. Carpenter of Wabash Indiana will attend the annual meeting of the Indiana Christian Ministerial Association next week. He is the only surviving charter member of the society formed 45 years ago.
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Wabash
Ind
I. L. Carpenter
Indiana Christian Ministerial Association of the Christian Church
Tragic Lake Accident Kills Dozens at St. Lucie Celebration
In Ron ciglione near Rome on May 9 during the fete of St. Lucie two boats with youths capsized near the shore of Lake Vico. About 40 to 80 people drowned with only 13 saved, as rescuers searched the waters.
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Rome
Ronciglione
American Machinery Building Opens at Vincennes Annex
Paris May 14 The American machinery building at the Vincennes annex of the exposition opened to the public yesterday afternoon. The U S ambassador General Horace Porter Commissioner General Peck and American commissioners and guests rode a decorated boat for the ceremony. Remarks by F E B Drake Mr Peck and General Porter preceded the whistle blown to signal opening and the machinery was immediately started.
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Paris
Vincennes Annex
United States
Horace Porter
General Peck
Bousa
F. E B. Drake
Peck
Porter
Unchanged Situation Amid Gold Coast Tensions
In Accra on May 16 official circles report Sir Frederick Mitchell Hodgson, governor and commander in chief, may attempt to reach the cordon unless relieved. Troop movements include 450 at Kumassi, 450 between Cape Coast and Prahousu, and 500 en route to Jebba. Northern tribes show growing disaffection as Ashantis inquire with Kings Tackte and Cudjoe of Accra. Pneumonia follows Jagrippe. Foley's Henry and Tau advertised by druggists.
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Accra
Gold Coast
Frederick Mitchell Hodggon
Kumassie
Cape Coast
Prahasu
Jebba
Tackte
Cudjoe
Ashbantis
Grape themed spring millinery evokes daring style
The passage notes grapes as a spring millinery craze with an original display. It describes a popular color gradient from pale mauve to pale green and suggests the look is plausible yet bold. It also advertises Banner Sarvs as a healer for cuts and skin issues.
Relief Advice Columns Mentioned In Paper Notes
Readers are informed that letters offering female trouble remedies by Mire. roan are printed regularly in this paper. Fho Pinkham plans evening vestiget and related notes appear in the column sections.
Loss of Life at Sea Off Baltic Wreck
The Norwegian bark Johannes under Captain Andersen from Toneberg Norway bound for Canada wrecked off the Island of Oesel in the Baltic. Of 29 crew members 12 were saved.
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Windau
Russia
Johannes
Andersen
Toneberg
Norway
Canada
Oesel
Baltic
Timely New Discovery Saves Two From Tragedy
Mrs. George Long of New Stratte ville Ohio credits Dr. King s New Discovery with ending a frightening cough that kept her awake and curing her husband s pneumonia attack. The ad touts the medicine as a grand remedy for throat chest and lung troubles with trials at CO D Knoe fel s Drug Store.
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George Long
New Stratte
Ville
Ohio
Dr. King
Mr. Long
CO. D. Knoefel
Epworth League Holds Anniversary Celebration in Auditorium
In Chicago on May 15 the Epworth league hosts gathered in the Auditorium for an anniversary celebration. The crowd filled the venue from stage to gallery as slag and kerchiefs waved amid the spirited Methodist references and community demonstration.
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Chicago
Epworth League
Miners Rescued After Twelve Days Entombment in Japan
Four miners were entombed for twelve days in the Matsuyasau colliery in Japan. They endured limited light and food but were none the worse when rescued, according to the report.
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Matsuyasau
Japan
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Foley
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Tau
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