Panic and demoralization surround Johannesburg siege
London reports Lord Roberts nears Johannesburg as Transvaal morale collapses. Kruger warns residents to flee or face destruction. Boers resist with mixed signals while British forces encircle Pretoria. Public opinion shifts toward surrender and English loyalty grows amid censorship and war weariness.
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London
Lord Roberts
Johannesburg
French
Ian Hamilton
Doon
H. J. Whigham
Daily Mall
Transvaal
Pretoria
Lne
Staats Artillery
Lord H Roberts
Waterval Bovan
Delagoa Bay
Lydenburg
Heiny
Europe
Great Britain
United States
Volksraad
Witwaterstrand
England
Hay
Pretora
Roberts Advancing as Army Nears Johannesburg
Dispatch from Klip River Transvaal May 28 reports Lord Roberts marching 20 miles to 18 miles from Johannesburg. French and Ian Hamilton engaged 10 miles away. Farmers surrender arms near advance line. Whigham returns from Pretoria with word of flight arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johannesburg
London
War Office
Lord Roberts
Klip River
Transvaal
French
Ian Harlston
As Sring
Ofr
Rundle
Benekal
J. Whigham
Marques
Pretoria
Bru
Holland
British relief force halted by opposition at Koomassie
A Col. Wilcock relief force heading for Koomassie met opposition in the Gold Coast. One officer is wounded while reports from Accra indicate prior fighting left several European officers dead and many wounded among local troops. Authorities see no imminent larger uprising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Colonial Office
Accra
Gold Coast
Wilcock
Koomassie
India's Starving Millions Hope For Rainfall Relief
London May 23. Conservative MP James MacKensie MacLean urged adjournment to discuss the India famine. Lord George Hamilton cited missionary testimony praising government work. He said funds exist and private charity should not be drained by an early exchequer appeal. Rainfall hoped to begin soon, easing relief needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
London
James MacKensie MacLean
Cardiff
House of Commons
Whitsuntide
Lord George Hamilton
Ecumenical Council
New
York
Prediction Was Exact On Eclipse Arrival At Schedule
Reports from the naval observatory say southern observers found favorable weather for viewing the sun's eclipse. The event arrived seconds ahead of schedule with negligible irregularity, deemed one of astronomy's most remarkable predictions. Prof. Lord of Ohio State University reports results suggesting corona matter may exist in solar prominences, while Prof. Pickering of Harvard notes prominences. the gaseous element around the sun remains undetermined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Naval Observatory
South
Lord
Ohio State University
Pickering
Harvard
Looking Out For the Children
Havana May 29 Gen Wood visits the beneficiencia home housing 800 children The original $2 000 000 building had deplorable sanitary conditions prompting over 200 children to be moved due to eye infections Now each child has a separate basin drains and well laid grounds with improvements totaling under $30 000 Wood calls this the best investment of capital on the island
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Gen. Wood Yeater- Gay
Gen. Wood
Explosion damages streetcar in St Louis line
Streetcar on the Bellefontaine line was partly wrecked by dynamite placed on the track at Newhouse avenue and Twentieth street. Officers Stellaine and O'Keefe, assigned to protect the car, were seriously injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Bellefontaine
The
Transit Company
Newhouse Avenue
Twentieth Street
Stellaine
O'Keefe
Petroleum rich tract in Algeria and travel tip bottle
The notice mentions petroleum in Algeria with a long tract near Oran said to be rich in oil. It also advises packing Dr Bell’s Anti Pain for travel, noting climate diet or water changes can upset the stomach and bowels and the product relieves pain quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Bell
Algeria
Oran
Banner Save Heals Yearlong Breast Sore Says Henry Richards
Henry H. Richards of Willisyville New York describes a yearlong breast sore that resisted many remedies until Banner Save. After using half a box he was cured and advises keeping it in the house with high recommendation. All druggists carry it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry H. Richards
Willisyville
N. Y
Senate hears clash over secret understandings and industrial commission
In a May 19 Senate debate Mr Wellington accuses a US UK understanding existing, while Mr Lodge calls for proof and the secretary of state denies any alliance. The Sundry Civil Appropriation bill advances with an extended life for the Industrial Commission to Oct 1 1901 and alleged use as a campaign tool. Charges arise that the commission edits testimonies and suppresses important testimony, with party balance noted among commission members and labor representatives said to reflect the will of organized labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Wellington
United States
Great Britain
Lodge
Mass
State Department
Industrial Commission
Jones
Kyle
Carter
Penrose
Pennsylvania
Mantle
Organized
Retaliation Proposed in German Meat Bill Response
Washington May 20 Congress committees consider a bill introduced by Representative Bailey Kansas to impose a 10 percent tariff on German meat imports in retaliation for German duties. The measure conditions a proclamation by the president setting an effective date for increased duties on German empire products entering U S ports. The bill was referred to the Ways and Means Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
J. W. Spinger
Denver
National Livestock Association
Congress
Representative Bailey
Kansas
United States
German Empire
Ways and Means Committee
Alaskan Civil Government Bill Passed in House
Washington May 20 Yesterday the house met with little fanfare as the Alaskan civil government bill passed. Lawmakers tidied up remaining measures while Dalzell announced antitrust actions would be taken up Thursday and Friday under a special order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dalzell
Judiciary Committee
Spontaneous Surrender Report From Philippines
The War Department received a cable from Gen. MacArthur in Manila stating that three officers and 56 men with 46 rifles surrendered unconditionally at Cuyapo on Sunday. It also reported three officers and 46 men with 65 rifles surrendered unconditionally yesterday at Tarlac. The telegram calls these spontaneous surrenders very encouraging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
MacArthur
Manila
Cuyapo
Tarlac
Senator Fairbanks Substitutes On Extradition Bill
Washington May 29 Senator Fairbanks from the committee on judiciary reports a substitute for the House extradition bill opposing any legislation for Cuba’s trial of Cuban wrong-doers in the United States on grounds that Cuba is a foreign country and on policy questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fairbanks
Committee On Judiciary
United States
Cuba
Lightning Strikes Swanington Barn. Loss Totals $1000
In Swanington Indiana a barn owned by Michael Duffy was struck by lightning during a recent electrical storm. The fire destroyed grain and hay and killed four horses. Total loss amounting to one thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swanington
Ind
Poop Michael Duffy
Methodist conference adjourns over amusements ban and temperance debate
The May 20 quadrennial meeting of the Methodist Episcopal Church adjourned after lengthy sessions. It settled two key issues the temperance report and the state of the church on amusements such as card playing dancing and amusements. The conference debated President McKinley anti a canteen law but did not reverse references to his actions. The minority amusements report was laid on the table preserving the existing discipline wording.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodista
Chicago
Methodist Episcopal Church
Temperance
McKinley
Rigga
Auditors Report Satisfactory So Far on Treasury Posts
General Wood reports auditors examining the treasury and customs departments have not finished work but deem progress satisfactory. Officials express gratification at the provisional findings, believing the scandal affects only the postal service and not other branches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Wood
Treasury and Customs Departments
Postal
Neely Arraignment Delayed Over Extradition Status
The arraignment of Charles F. W. Neely in the Cuban postal fraud case was postponed until June 5 to await Gov. Roosevelt's decision on New York extradition power. The adjournment affects proceedings in the United States district court before Commissioner Shields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles F. W. Neely
Shields
United States District Court
Belgians Cut Off Under Fire Near Chang Hsin Tein
Report describes Belgian nationals and families defending a hill as they are cut off while retreating from Chang Hsin Tein. Pe Kin trains halted and Feng Taie burning. Belgian engineers safety doubtful with missionaries also isolated at Pao Tung Fo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Chang Hsin Tein
Pao Tung Fo
Court bars health board from restricting Mongolian travel
In San Francisco on May 20 the United States circuit court of appeals granted the injunction sought by Chinese residents. The ruling restrains the board of health from interfering with Mongolian residents and their freedom to travel to and from the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Board of Health
Lightning Sets Portland Barn Ablaze Killing Five Horses
Portland Indiana May 29 Mrs Eil good M Hiatt s barn burned yesterday from lightning causing about 2000 dollars damage. Five horses were inside one was saved by a neighbor and the rest driven to safety by a terrier dog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ind
Eilgood M. Hiatt
Market by Wire Prevailing Prices for Grain and Provisions
Indianapolis Grain and Livestock indicates wheat at 82 cents per bushel No 2 mixed corn at 72 cents and oats at 40 cents. Hog prices steady near 4 dollars and sheep between 3.75 and 4.00. Chicago Grain and Provisions reports quiet markets with similar levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Grain and Livestock Markets Update Across Cities
Louisville prices show steady cattle and sheep with mixed grain values for wheat corn oats and bats. Cincinnati Chicago New York and Toledo notes report dull to steady wheat corn oats and livestock with hogs firm and lambs strong in parts of the trading data.
MYSTERIOUS CASE MURDER IS SUSPECTED
Lizzie Price aged 18 was found dead in a pond near Youngstown Indiana. Her brother Edward Price claims proof of murder but will testify only at court. Autopsy showed no wounds aside from a black eye and bruised ear lobe and offered no motive for self harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Ind
Lizzie Price
Youngstown
Edward Price
Wesley Price
Miss Price
Willis
State Geologist urges Terre Haute oil search
State Geologist Blatchley urges continued drilling for oil under Terre Haute Indiana citing three wells drilled 11 years ago and 25 dry holes. He notes the Prox and Inkman wells as the best in the state, operated for 11 years, while others failed after eight years. The source of the oil remains a mystery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Ind
Blatchley
Prox & P.inkman
The Coffin Grew Remarable Grave Monument at Nashville
In Nashville Indiana on May 29 a white poplar tree three feet in diameter and 60 feet high marks the grave of Cobb in the old Crouch cemetery near town. Seventy five years ago Cobb was killed at a log rolling and neighbors hollowed an eight foot section from a tree trunk to make a coffin for him. After burial the tree sprouted and now stands as a curious grave marker for visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Ind
Cobb
Crouch
Millgrove heroine declines booth display at exposition
Marion Indiana May 20 Miss Jennie Creek declines a plan to have her sent to the Taris exposition as a Legion of Honor member. She would go at railway or Legion expense but refuses to be exhibited as a freak in a booth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Ind
Jennie Creek
Millgrove
Bundy
the News
Legion of Honor
Pennsylvania Railway Company
Lightning kills Rochester farmer near hogs
Rochester Indiana May 29 John Flynn a farmer and lumberman was killed by a lightning strike during a thunder storm. He stood with hands on a wire fence around 1.5 acres watching hogs feed when lightning struck a nearby telephone line melting the wire for about 200 feet then jumped to the fence 100 feet away instantly killing him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
Ind
John Flynn
Flynn
Fire destroys five-building Waterloo business block
An incendiary fire in Waterloo Indiana yesterday wiped out an entire business block comprising five buildings. The loss is estimated at 10 000 with little insurance. It marks the second whole block of business rooms burned in five weeks and a searching investigation will be conducted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Ind
Two Couples Wed in Marshall Ill Surprise Trip
Terre Haute residents Peter Edward Daily and Misa Katie Miller rode to Marshall Illinois to wed, surprising friends at home. Ed Russell of Brazil and Miss Silverberry of Terre Haute also traveled to Marshall for an unannounced marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Ind
Peter Edward Daily
Misa Katie Miller
Marshall, Ills
Ed Russell
Brazil
Miss Silverberry
Marshall
Tragic Suicide Near Tell City Leaves Family Grief
Albert Ever aged 21 son of a wealthy Tell City citizen died by his own hand in woods near his Evansville area home yesterday afternoon. He left a note to his parents giving the reason for the act though the secret was not disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Ind
Albert Ever
Tell City
Fulton Deputy County Recorder Dies in Suspected Poisoning
Anderson Indiana May 29 William A Fulton deputy county recorder died yesterday from morphine poisoning. Authorities believe the drug was taken during a personal crisis after Fulton showed morbid interest in death and despondency over his ill health.
James Geard Killed in Hammond by Michigan Central Limited
Hammond Indiana May 29 James Geard a well known resident was run down and killed by the Michigan Central limited train in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammond
Ind
James Geard
Michigan Central Limited
Kieth arraigned in murder case with partial confession
Evansville, Ind May 29 Joseph D Kieth charged with the murder of Kora Kifer was arraigned in police court and held to await circuit court action without bond He has made a partial confession and told officers there was no accomplice he has not admitted the crime but hinted he will tell everything before long
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Ind
Joseph D. Kieth
Kora Kifer
Accident Claims Life Of William Nichols In Linton
William Nichols aged 22 of Linton Indiana died after being accidentally shot by his own pistol. He had just returned from fishing and was lifting the gun from a buggy when the hammers caught, firing both loads into his left shoulder. He died about three hours later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linton
Ind
William Nichols
Cooperative lantern chimney plant to double capacity
In Marion Indiana on May 20 the Up land cooperative factory will double capacity of its lantern chimney production. All workers are stockholders and run the business successfully.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Ind
Upland
Boy Hunter Edward Alexander Dies From Unloaded Gun Incident
New Albany Indiana May 20 Edward Alexander an 11 year old boy was out hunting when he blew into his gun to see if it was loaded The weapon discharged wounding him he died shortly after in a local hospital authorities reported the accident stemmed from the boy testing the gun rather than any firing from others
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Albany
Ind
Edward Alexander
Storm Lightning Kills Sheridan Man at Doorway
In Sheridan Indiana on May 29 a thunderstorm struck a post in the Cranfield residence yard three miles east. John Cranfield was in the doorway when the bolt hit, instantly killing him and leaving his body badly burned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheridan, Ind
John Cranfield
Fire in Bobbs block causes $10000 loss in Marion
Fire in the Bobbs block on the north side of Marion's square yesterday caused about $10000 in losses among the building's occupants with principal damage from water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Ind
Farmer James Sutherland Killed by Mule Kick
Brazil Indiana May 20 James Sutherland a 30 year old farmer living north of the city was killed yesterday when a mule kicked him in the stomach the blow proving fatal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
Ind
James Sutherland
Tragic Bridge Timber Collapse Kills Three Teens
In Mackinaw Falls, 18 miles from Peoria Illinois, a pile of bridge timbers collapsed yesterday afternoon. Wesley Smith aged 18 and Jesse Skaggs aged 16 were killed instantly. Mabel Clauson aged 18 was severely injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Lls
Wesley Smith
Jesse Skaggs
Mabel Clauson
Mackinaw Falls
Smith
Skaggs
Clauson
Fire at Cross Press and Sign Factory in Chicago
A Chicago factory fire at Cross Press and Sign caused reported losses, while other city and national happenings include a London rumor about Salisbury’s margin, a Colorado quarantine on Chinese and Japanese entrants, and a standoff over labor unrest in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cross
Perige
Chicago
London
Margqala
Salisbury
State Board of Health of
Colorado
Sig M. Flammarion
Clark Exchange Bank
Sturgeon
Russia
Bonthamptas
Chamber of Deputies
Dreyfus
Waldeck-Rousseau
Pyramids and Kidney Care in Brief Snippet
An assorted reprint notes a nostrums claim Fotey's Kip- Ney Out aids kidneys and bladder, marketed to druggists. A humorous exchange follows about why pyramids are named, with a father’s brisk explanation amid a Tit-Bits style collage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fotey
Encyclopedis Papa
George
Egypt
Walker's Tonic Promises Brain Heart Nerve Relief
An advertisement touts Walker's Tonic as aiding nature in relief and cure of diseases of the brain heart and nerves. It claims the product is a brain food heart tonic and nerve nourishment for nationwide use and wellness.
West Hammond Electric Plant Destroyed by Fire
Hammond Indiana May 29 The municipal electric light plant of West Hammond was totally destroyed by fire yesterday caused by a defective boiler The plant was valued at 10000 dollars and its loss impacts local lighting and power supply
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammond
Ind
Municipal Electric Light Plant
West Hammond
Typhoid to Pneumonia Surmounted by New Discovery
Han nibal resident J. E. Lilly recounts a near-fatal battle with typhoid fever and pneumonia. He credits Dr. King's New Discovery with giving swift relief and a full recovery from throat and lung troubles, endorsing it as the quickest cure. Trial bottles free at C. D. Knoefel's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Lilly
Hannibal
C. D. Knoefel
Perilous Feat of a Huntington Bicyclist
Earl Gunther 18 of Huntington West Virginia rode his bicycle across Four Pole trestle and back in safety amid a cheering crowd. The 300 foot trestle on the Ohio River line has six inch ties and no footboards. The Marshall college student completed the stunt as a bet and was met with applause at each end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Gunther
Huntington
W. Va
New York World
Ohio River
Gunther
Guuther
Marshall College
May riots in Milan cost Italy millions in 1898
The text notes that Milan’s May riots of 1898 cost the Italian government about 14 million dollars. It argues coffee worsens mental and bodily waste, claims pneumonia follows lagrippe, and promotes Fotty's Honey and Tak as a throat and lung remedy. It also absurdly claims Italy’s population grew from 28 million in 1878 to over 323 million in 1900 and advertises Banner SALVE for skin ailments.
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Milan
Fotty
Italy
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