Boers Prepare Strong Defense as Mafeking Relief Felt
London reports intense anticipation over Mafeking relief. Gen Buller pushes toward the Transvaal via Lalinge Nek while Rundle moves slowly through cattle rich districts. Proposals arise to annex the Free State and several leaders contemplate flight as British columns converge on the beleaguered town.
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London
Enggland
Mafeking
War Office
Lorenzo Marques
Pretoria
Sarel Eloff
Kurger
Bulawayo
Pitsani
Col Plumer
Steyn
Lindley
Free
Lalinge Nek
Transvaal
Botha
Rundle
Michael Davitt
Lourenzo Marques
United States
Durban
Johannesberg
Lydenburg
the Times
Reitz
South America
Lord Kitchener
Army canteen report sparks reform critique in Congress
A Washington report notes Secretary Root and Gen. Corbin siding with army canteen selling on its merits. Reform advocates Rev. Wilber F. Crafts and Margaret Dye Ellis filed a reply accusing officials of abandoning prohibitions and endorsing liquor at posts, citing Manila abstinence and alleged saloon influence.
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Washington
Root
Corbin
Military Committee
Wilber F. Crafts
Reform Bureau
Margaret Dye Ellis
Congress
Gary Hoot
McKinley
Manila
Pefpre
Prosecution details in Neely case reveal altered figures and bail changes
Testimony shows Corydon Rich and others confess to knowledge of at least one transaction. Neely admits altering figures at Rich’s request but claims no criminal awareness. Thompson bail lowered to 1,000 from 10,000. Mayo and Mascaro bail set to 1,500, not yet posted. Reeves to remain at home with agents. Baracoa postmaster named as business intermediary, receiving 12,500 from Neely for plantation business.
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Corydon Rich
Eeiel
Neely
Leely
Moya
Mascaro
Rich
Thompson
Herr Culmet
Mayo
Mapearo
Reeves
Baracoa
Counterfeit Stamp Ring Tied to Muncie Printing Firm
Government detective says the embezzlement case centers on counterfeit stamps printed in a Muncie company’s shop. Officials allege thousands of bogus stamps were sold to Cuban postmasters, with Neely Printing denying any stamp production and noting only legitimate or blank contract work.
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Muncie
Ind
Qubsap
Garret
Rowe Cowan
Neely Printing Company
Neely
Post
Neel
Postmaster General Announces Cuban Postal Affairs Status
Washington May 18 The postmaster general states no further information will be released to the public regarding Cuban postal affairs.
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Washington
Stanford Meeting Weighs Redwood Forest Reservation
A meeting at Stanford University on forest reservation examined forming a government reserve in the redwood belt spanning Santa Cruz and San Mateo counties. The discussion focused on the advisability and feasibility of creating the Big Basin reserve northwest of Bowlder Creek and north of Ben Lomond to protect the Big Basin area.
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Stanford University
Gava
San Franelace Chronicle
T Com
Redwood Belt
Santa Crus
San Mateo Counties
Bowlder Creek
Ben Lomond
Big Basin
Ill Suffered Breast Sore Brings Hopeful Remedy Trial
Henry H. Richards of Willisyville New York describes a long lasting breast sore that resisted treatments and remedies. He recounts his search for relief and the eventual improvement after trying a new remedy.
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Henry H. Richards
Willisyville
N. Y
Tragedy Aboard steamer Prins Carl ends in multiple deaths
A passenger fires on fellow travelers aboard the Prins Carl near Stockholm killing the captain and six others, with several wounded. A fugitive shooter escapes in a boat. pursuit leads to Hehiletuna where authorities arrest a suspect after a dramatic confrontation.
Envoys welcomed with formal reception after arrival
Washington May 18 envoys arrived and were met at the railroad station by reception committees. They were escorted to the Arlington hotel where an informal reception was held in their honor.
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Washington
Songun
Sylzer
Ilar
Daly
Neb
Mate
Linde Messrs
T. C. Bride
Alington ‘Hotel
Battle in Vetas district ends after 70 hours
Reports say troops overwhelmed insurgents in the Teaneiripanstani region, May 11 to May 13, with Generals Leal and Herrera among the casualties and a claim of immense slaughter. Government forces seized many guns and rifles, while the Rev. De Dickey presided as moderator in St Louis on May 18. Charles A Dickey won on the second ballot with 830 votes.
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Teaneiripanstani Athole
Vetas
Leal
Herrera
de. Dickey
St.Louis
General Assembly
Presbyterian Church
Senate
Charles A. Dickey
Philadelphia
Daniel W.fidsher
Hanover College
Indiana
William McKibben
Cincinnati
Assembly
Dickey
Man and Manning Found Guilty in Policeman Killing
In Birmingham Alabama the Extreme and associates Duncan and Manning were found guilty of murdering Policeman J W Adkins on March 27. Manning was sentenced to death while Day received a life sentence.
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Birmingham
May
T — Duncan
John Manning
Anse
J. W. Adkins
Manning
St Louis Tranalt Company Faces Prolonged Employee Struggle
May 18 report notes the ongoing conflict between the St Louis Tranalt company and its large employee corps with conferences held recently. The stalemate suggests no immediate resolution in sight.
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St. Louis
St. Louis Tranalt Company
Meade Bill Debate Requires Written Reply At Foot
Gaid's best reply to the representations is to be put in writing at the foot of the bill, and be then presented for consideration. The note indicates a formal procedural step in the legislative process.
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Gaid
Meade
Miss Keth and Whea Arrested in Cara Shooting Case
Police say Miss Keth and Whea fired shots at the Cara incident and were taken into custody and held. The case centers on the alleged gunfire prompting a criminal investigation and detention.
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Keth
Cara
Unclear Fragments Hint At Political Plan and Figures
Fragmentary text mentions Meyer and Dr Berry with references to a plan to elect a representative from the west. The garbled wording prevents clear identification of event, people, or location.
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Meyer
Dr. Berry
Disputed Kiboo Lake Territory May Be Referred to Arbitration
May 1 report from Bessin quotes Angdi ger stating the Congo Free State border quarrel between Belgians and Germans may go to arbitration. The dispute centers on lake Kiboo district and has sparked regional hostility.
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Bessin
Angdiger
Lake Kiboo
Congo Free State
Republicans Elect Taylor Bradley Delegates by Acclamation
Louisville May 18 The Republican convention elected Gov. W. S. Taylor and ex-Governor W. C. Bradley as delegates to the Philadelphia convention by acclamation.
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Louisville
Republicas Convention
Uniontown Doctor Elected Moderator by Cumberland Assembly
Chattanooga Tenn May 18 Dr H Bird of Uniontown Pa was elected moderator by the Cumberland Presbyterian general assembly to preside during the ensuing year.
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Chattanooga, Tenn
H. Bird
Uniontown
Cumberland Presbyterian General Assembly
Censor Bans Tolstoi Drama in Three Cities
Berlin reports the censor forbids Tolstoi's The Power of Darkness from being performed simultaneously in Leipzig Stuttgart and Camarata.
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Tolstoi
Berlin
Leipsic
Stuttgart
Camaruhe
Markets by World Loss For and Prommose on May 27
Louisville Grain and Cattle reports wheat and No 2 red values with mixed prices. Cincinnati Grain and Livestock shows No 2 bids and steady ranges for livestock. Chicago Livestock Market notes steer and stock figures while New York and Toledo summaries include cash No 2 and May prices.
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Louisville
Lee
Trap Gun Backfires Wounding Man at Indianapolis Shop
May 18 Indianapolis. The Julius W Rich plumbing shop on North Alnots street faced repeated burglaries and a rear trap gun was rigged to fire if a window broke. Last night Samuel Taylor, colored, was found in the alley with a bullet wound to the stomach and liver. he claims he was shot while jumping the fence, not trying to enter the shop. Authorities say the window was broken and the trap discharged.
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Stockholm
Eca
Hehiletuna
Karson
Schneider
Konditor Oe Lindquist
Sseagsin
Indianapolis
J. W. Rich
Alnots Street
Samuel Taylor
Rich
Indiana G A R Annual Election of Officers
Indianapolis May 18 The encampment of the Department of Indiana Grand Army of the Republic closed its sessions after a pleasant reunion Logansport was chosen for the 1901 meeting The following officers were elected for the ensuing year Brent Beem post commander John Gordon adjutant D Butler quartermaster George Brown Indianapolis George Mount Indianapolis The Woman's Relief Corps elected Mrs Laura Barr Anderson first vice president treasurer Retta Metcalf Anderson secretary Hettie Forkner Anderson The Ladies of the G A R session elected President Mrs Jennie New Albany first vice president Mary Colwell Aurora treasurer Carrie Porter Rensselaer secretary Jennie Collins New Albany
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State Department
Indianapolis
Grand Army of the Republic
Logansport
Brent David B. Beem
Post OB
Bare
Iapepelinn
Benyet Pommander
John Gordon
Dornebaptaton
E Butler
Post
Encod
Theodor Fost
Muller
Jennfée BE
New Albany
Pig Mary Colwell
Aurora
Carrie Porter
Rensselaer
Jennié Cellins
Riot at Daleville over wage strike turns deadly
May Day unrest erupts at Daleville stove works as Arthur Walker, an employee, is fatally attacked by a mob of striking workers. Arrests include Charles Leaf Charles Leming and A O Ogiesby with 94 participants rounded up and one jailed in Muncie. The violence stems from the wage increase policy across state stove factories.
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Deteville
Daleville
Arthur Walker
Daleville Stove Works
Charles Leaf
Charles Leming
A. O. Ogiesby
Muncie
Monument to Frances Slocum Unveiled in Peru Indiana
Nearly ten thousand people witnessed the unveiling at Bondy cemetery near Peoria Miami county. Addresses suited to the occasion and a large basket dinner capped the event. Much credit for the monument goes to James F. Statesman of Peru for his untiring efforts.
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Slocum
Peru
Ind
Frances Slocum
Dian
Indiana
Bondy Cemetery
Peoria
Miami County
Yester
James F. Statesman
Causes Dismissed and Crimes in Indiana Courthouse News
In South Bend court yesterday attorneys dismissed a $100000 damage suit by Martha J. Tuescher against John Ellsworth for alleged breach of promise and another $100000 suit against Ellsworth along with Captain S Cassidy and Mrs. Lottie Wurz for kidnapping. Harry Miller of Cambridge City confessed to stealing four mail pouches from star routes in southern Indiana and will be prosecuted. In Laurel the coroner buried Carrigan per court order as evidence in the murder trial of William Wilson Jr.
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South Bend
Ind
Martha J. Tuescher
John Chess Ellsworth
Ellsworth
S. Cassidy
Lottie Wurz
Madison
Harry E. MiVer
Cambridge City
Indiana
Miller
Laurel
Carrigan
William Wilson, Jr
Notable shift in city schools curriculum discussed
The text notes a feature on the course of study in city schools, mentioning years of age and education, and states that German will be taught in the high school hereafter as a change in curriculum.
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Seb Na
Hans Bao
Echools
Mark Terest
Will
Tau
Anderson couple elope and wed then return home
In Anderson Indiana on May 18 H P Caz 39 and Jessie Wilson 16 married after eloping in Covington Kentucky. The bride is J B Wilson of Greenwood and they received parental blessing. A Catfigh causing injuries is reported in Vincennes Indiana on May 14 as Wohfle city man pricks finger handling a catfish leading to blood poisoning and possible arm amputation for him and two others.
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Anderson, Ind
H. P. Caz
Jessie Wilson Co
J. B. Wilson
Greenwood
Corvington
Vincennes
Inf
Wohfle City
Uttle Fager
Prominent Vale resident James Call dies by suicide at 45
Valparaiga records report the death of James Call aged 45 from voluntary poisoning yesterday. No external cause or assailant noted. He leaves a family behind.
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Valparaiga
James Call
Boxer Uprising and Worldwide unrest reported
London dispatch notes a large anti foreign Boxer movement in China with heavy casualties and dangers from provincial attacks on missionaries. Separate items report a Fenian plot in Canada tied to Welland canal violence, San Francisco plague rumors, and Indiana leaders elected to a union.
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London
the Times
Aes Cabs
Friars to Appeal to Pope Over Philippine Lands
A Manila report says friars plan an appeal to the pope after a stalled dispute with American authorities. The delegation led by Jose Changko and lawyer Felipe Calderon will present titles and claims to papal authorities and seek intermediation to influence U.S. policy. They voyage to Rome and may return via the United States to brief the president.
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Philippines
Paradelphiaer
War Department
Manila
Rome
Jose Changko
Senor
Felipe Calderon
United States
Dr King s New Discovery credited for life saves
Mrs George Long of New Stratteville Ohio credits Dr Kings New Discovery with saving two lives after a persistent cough troubled her night and a bottle cured her and cured Mr Long of pneumonia Proved as a remedy for throat chest and lung trouble bottles 58c and 1 00 guaranteed trial bottles from Korell Drug Store Exposition notes about 65 million visitors and water power in Switzerland and German beer share are mentioned but not central This item mixes multiple ads and notes in a single fragment.
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George Long
New Stratteville
Ohio
Dr. King
Long
C. v. Kore
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