Mafeking Relieved as British Lift Siege in May 1900
Mafeking is relieved after British forces break the siege following bombardment of Boer laagers. The lord mayor announced the news from the Mansion House at 0:40 PM. Reports say 6,000 British troops surround Christiana and officials are captured. Steyn departs for the Free State.
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London
Mafeking
A. J. Newton
Mansion House
Pretoria
Steyn
Free State
Christiana
Landrost
Welcome Tidings From Mafeking Electrify London Crowd
London's millions celebrate Mafeking relief with mass demonstrations from Piccadilly to Westminster Abbey. Crowds cheer, wave Union Jacks, and sing God Save the Queen as news of relief spreads across the empire. British leaders and troops are praised while distant war updates continue to unfold.
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Mafeking
London
Masion House
Marlborough Siougse
War Office
Parliament Square
Col
Baden- Powell
Piccadilly
Pretor
St. Paul's Cathedral
Westminster Abbey
Hyde Park
United States
A. J. Newton
Col. Baden-Powell
Empire
Bombay
Hong Kong
Colombia
Joseph Chamberlain
Lord Methven
Hoopestad
Kroonstad
Bothaville
Gen. Buller
Newcastle
Lord Roberts
Col. Broadwood
Lindley
Thoureday
Gen. Hutto
Bothas
Rundle reports from Kroonstad as Roberts advances
Dispatches from Kroonstad note General Rundle on Thursday with Lord Roberts moving toward Lydenburg and Johannesberg. Kruger and officials contemplate surrender once Roberts crosses the Transvaal frontier as Boer forces rush to mobilize and the civil administration shrinks.
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Kroonstad
Rundle
Lord Roberts
Kruger
Pretoria
Lydenberg
Kroonrad
Transvaal
Johannesberg
Boers hear first Mafeking relief news in Baltimore
Peace Commissioners traveling to Washington eyes Pretoria and London dispatches. Abraham Fischer, spokesman for the party, reads the reports with calm restraint and refuses comment due to lack of official information.
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Baltimore
Mafeking
Abraham Fischer
Pretoria
London
London May 19 Sentiment Sparks Crowds
The London street scene reflects pent up public joy as the nation releases long held feelings. A rumor of a map guiding words resonates with citizens amid celebratory atmosphere and public rejoicing.
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London
Bobs
Washingtons First Civil War Losses Bill Approved
The House passed a measure to compensate Confederate soldiers for losses from the Civil War. Introduced by Mr. Cox of Tennessee, the bill covers losses at Appomattox related to seizure of horses and effects after Lee’s capitulation. The appropriation was made indefinite, with several other claim bills also approved.
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House
Mr. Coz
Tenn
Lee
Cox
Senate Debate Over Pneumatic Tubes Delays Post Office Bill
In Washington on May 19 the senate spent most of the day arguing the post office appropriation bill focusing on the pneumatic tube service. Senators Chandler Mason Carter and Wellington defended the appropriation while Allison Hale Tillman Lodge and Wolcott opposed it. The bill to expand the agriculture department powers restricting interstate transport of game was passed. Senator Morgan urged a Panama Canal company investigation and McCumber defended retaining the Philippines amid Tillman questioning southern sentiment.
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Chandler
Mason
Carter
Wellington
Allison
Hale
Tillman
Lodge
Wolcott
Morgan
McCumber
Philippines
South
Confederacy
Department of Agriculture
Presbyterian general assembly weighs Sabbath observance report
In St Louis on May 19 the Presbyterian general assembly spent much of its session examining the special committee on Sabbath observance. The body praised President McKinley and Secretary Hay for instructions to Commissioner Peck in Paris and Ambassador Porter regarding closing the US pavilion and offices on Sundays at the exposition.
Sympathetic Strike Favored by St. Louis Unions
A meeting of 100 union leaders in St. Louis yesterday resolved to urge controlling bodies to launch a sympathetic strike across all local labor unions. The action aims to show solidarity and protest in the ongoing labor dispute.
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Louis
St. Louis
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Strength and Purity
A testimonial paragraph extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a superior blood purifier and revitalizer. It claims health gains from use, with a customer named Mrs. M. A. Logan recounting improved strength after three bottles, and other endorsements praising the product's efficacy.
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Hood
J. B. Best
Woodbery
Critical Periods In Woman's Life and Remedies
Mrs. Mathilde Richter of Doniphan Nebraska reports relief from estarrh after using Peru na and Man a lin during menopause saying the remedies strengthened her and brought her back to work. Mrs Col Hamilton of Columbus Ohio also recommends Peru na for women. Bend for a free book by Dr Hartman.
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Mathilde Richter
Doniphan
Soi
Peru
Col. Hamilton
Columbus
Hartman
New Pension Law Expands Civil War Pension Provisions
Washington May 19 The act approved May 9 amends the pension law of 1800 enabling 90 day veterans with permanent disabilities from the late war to receive monthly pensions from 8 to 12 dollars based on impairment. widows and minor children of deceased veterans may also receive pensions with structured ages and conditions. provisions limit to one pension and address existing claims. St Louis May 19 Negotiations between striking workers and the St Louis Transit Co. have been ended for now with no imminent conference anticipated until new proposals arise.
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Ned
Senate
House of Representatives
United States of America
Congress
United States
Interior
Bureau of Pensions
Commissioner of Pensions
Ealdier
St. Louis
the &F. Louis Transit Company
Riots on Fourteenth Street Bridge Wound Saloon Keeper
In a riot at the south end of the Fourteenth street bridge in St. Louis John Kenna a saloon keeper on Gratiot street was probably fatally wounded Robert Nelson and Emergency Officer Jacob Hollingeworth were lightly wounded last night Local authorities report a tense street scene following clashes involving a diverse crowd and law enforcement.
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St. Louis
John Kenna
Gratiot Street
Robert Nelson
Jacob Hollingeworth
Fourteenth Street Bridge
Cuban Frauds Extradition Matter Raises Procedural Questions
Havana officials disclosed a confession by W N Reeves, deputy auditor, admitting $4570 received from C F W Neely, a Cuban postal agent, for services. Gen Wood and postal inspectors withheld details, saying the stamp counterfeit claim is likely a canard. defalcations are placed between $100000 and $125000, with Reeves’s confession guiding the investigation. Neely is also charged with defrauding customs by importing large quantities of paper for postal use later sold to a Havana printing house.
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Havana
W. N. Reeves
C. F. W. Neely
Posta
Reeves
Neely
Hevana
Administration moves to enshrine extradition power for Cuba
Washington reports say the administration may seek a specific statute to cover the extradition of Neely to Cuba. Lawmakers debate retroactivity with Judge Ray stating it is a procedural matter while Terry argues retroactive effect could apply.
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Neely
Cuba
Legal Department
Government
Senate
House Judiciary Committees
Congress
Cnnba
Ray
House Judiciary Committee
Postmaster General Confirms Havana Postal Recovery
Washington reports the post master general has confirmed inspectors in Havana recovered 4500 from Auditor Reeves. Director Rathbone works with Gen Wood on Havana postal investigations and remains in contact with the department. Bristow’s findings, due in Havana today, may shape Rathbone’s future.
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Havana
Reeves
Rathbone
Gen. Wood
Bristow
Governor revokes Clark appointment in Montana
Governor Smith dispatches from Butte to Senator Clark and other leaders announcing the revocation of Lieut. Gov. Spriggs's appointment of W A Clark to fill a vacancy. Smith says he has named Martie McGinnis of Helena to fill the seat, citing alleged collusion and fraud in the previous nomination.
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Clark
Butte
Mon
Gov. Smith
W.A. Clark
Chandler
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Frye
Senate
Spriggs
Martie McGinnis
Helena
Vernor
Missionary Women Open 21st Annual Meeting
In St Louis on May 19 the Presbyterian Womans Board of Home Missions opened its 21st annual meeting. Reports read highlighted activities of missionaries in the home mission fields and the board’s ongoing work.
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St. Louis
Presbyterian Womans’ Board of Home Missions
Indiana Mention Happenings at Home
In Rockville Indiana Sam Fenton jailed on murder charge after she killed her husband with a knife in a domestic dispute. The couple had a history of family strife and the woman known as a “bad woman” at Lyford had reportedly terrorized local Black women.
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Lyford
Rockville
Ind
Sam Fenton
Fenton
Trusts Unpopular Steel Workers Leave Alexandria Plant
Alexandria Ind May 19 Steel workers at the trust plant are quitting for Muskegon Mich to join an independent tinplate factory. The Alexandria plant has been idle most of the year since the trust took over and all departments may be moved out. At full operation the plant employed over 700 men.
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Alexandria
Trust
Ind
Muskegon, Mich
Daleville plant closes after threats amid strike tensions
The Daleville Store company shut its plant on May 19 due to threats to destroy the facility if nonunion workers stayed. Arthur Walker, a youth assaulted by strikers and missing since Thursday, appeared last night badly injured. officers have not yet located his assailants who drove him into the country and left him for dead.
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Daleville
Ind
Arthur Walker
Reverend Vince Flies Plymouth Burial Trip
The Rev. John Vince of Pierceton came to Plymouth to conduct a burial, was taken ill, and decided to return. Last night it was reported he had smallpox, exposing several people here. the health board is investigating for quarantine action.
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Plymouth
Ind
John Vince
Pierceton
Health Board
Enumeration of Charges Reaches Laporte May 19
In Laporte Indiana on May 19 reports say that the ongoing case centers on a charge raised by a party involved. Details remain unclear as local officials and the press await further statements and court action.
School Census Questions Michigan City Enumeration
County Superintendent Seigler notes the city’s school census was padded and calls for a retake by a fresh team of enumerators. Michigan City census count reportedly returns nearly double the number of school children verified there.
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Seigler
Mighigan City
Michigan City
Missouri governor candidate Joseph Flory’s early railroad days
Indiana paper sketches Joseph Flory a Cass county native once courted by Republicans for Missouri governor. He began on the Wabash line at 17, carried water for section men, then became a freight conductor, transferred to the Missouri division and moved up to a passenger train.
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Logansport
Ind
Joseph Flory
Missouri
Cass County
Wabash
Change of Venue Granted in 1891 Wagoner Case
Sullivan Indiana May 19 George Watson implicated in the 1891 murder of Clara Wagoner has secured a change of venue from Bloomfield to the Sullivan court. William Waggoner and the victim’s mother are under life sentence.
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Sullivan
Ind
George Watson
Clara Wagoner
William Waggoner
Bloomfield
Farmers to relocate from Flora to North Dakota
A party of 100 farmers will depart Flora, Indiana, for North Dakota in a few days to seek land. Over the past three years more than 300 farmers and families have settled in the Dakotas, and their favorable reports are encouraging others to move.
Heddy Acquitted After Three Trials in 1898 Robbery
Vincennes Indiana May 19 Charles Heddy was acquitted by the circuit court jury of robbing Joho Laeter on August 29 1898. He faced three trials with an initial guilty verdict followed by a new trial and then a hung jury. The case cost the county several hundred dollars in legal fees.
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Vincennes
Ind
Charles Heddy
Joho Laeter
Alleged Assault Arrest in Connersville Man Held on $500
Daniel Castleman a 50 year old Black man was arrested by the sheriff in Connersville Indiana on a charge of attempting to criminally assault his stepdaughter Lulu Collins. He is jailed in default of $500 bond. A medical note claims pneumonia followed lagrippe and cites Fotxy's Henry and Tan as a lung remedy.
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Connersville
Ind
Daniel Castleman
Lulu Collins
Henry
Tan
Big Four Engines Collide in Thorntown Freight Wreck
A head end collision on the Big Four at Thorntown Indiana damaged two locomotives a 12 wheeler and a 10 wheeler eight freight cars and a live stock car. Brakeman H A Sherlock suffered a broken leg and F M Thompson internal injuries while other crew escaped unharmed after leaping from the embankment.
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Thorntown
Ind
H. A. Sherlock
F. M. Thompson
Sherlock
Baxner Save Patent Healer touted for wounds and skin
An old advertisement proclaims Baxner Save as a great healer for cuts wounds sores piles and all skin diseases available from druggists.
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Baxner
Bradstreet Report Sees Mixed Industrial Improvement May 19
Bradstreet's financial report notes continued dullness in many branches with some staple lines dipping. Prices weaken for corn pork butter cheese wool and cotton while wheat gains slightly on crop reports. Industrial mood improves yet Chicago ties remain and streetcar strikes in St. Louis hurt business. U.S. failures total 155 this week versus prior periods.
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Bradstreet's
New York
Bradstreet
Nancal
Central West
Chicago
St. Louis
Mrs George Loong Saved by Dr Kings New Discovery
Mrs George Loong of New Atlanaville Ohio credits Dr Kings New Discovery with ending a long night of coughing and saving two lives including her own. The letter touts the remedy for throat chest and long troubles and claims cures for pneumonia with a 50 cent to 1 dollar price. The note promotes trials at C D Kope fel s Drug Store.
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George Loong
New Atlanaville
Ohio
Dr. King
Long
C. D. Kooefel
Kokomo Officials Warn on Carrying Concealed Weapons
Mayor Armstrong and two township justices of the peace vow to punish concealed weapon carriers to the full extent of the law. The mayor would levy a $25 fine plus 380 days in jail, while the justice would set a $25 fine. The notice follows multiple shooting scrapes around Kokomo in recent months.
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Kokomo
Ind
Armstrong
Hartford City Fire Destroys United Paper Plant
A five acre United Paper Co strawboard plant in Hartford City burned last night. Loss estimated over 100000 dollars, insured. A 150 horsepower gas engine exploded feeding the flames and spreading the fire quickly.
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Hartford City
Ind
United Paper Company
Forry's Kidney Cure Ad in Japan Traditions
In Japan it is customary to set food before guests at any hour. The ad promotes Forry's Kidney Cure as a safe, reliable medicine for kidney and bladder troubles. It claims steady benefits and urges readers to buy from all druggists.
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Japan
Forry
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