No Word From Roberts Fighting in the Free State
London reports General Roberts silent on Pretoria while telegraph lines near Germiston face disruption. Fighting near Ventersburg and Harrismith is noted without details. Rumors claim Kruger fled or surrendered. General Hunter advances toward Lichtenberg and Barberspan. Lady Curzon wires £17,000 for Mafeking comforts.
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Tribune
London
Roberts
Pretoria
Lourenco Marques
Vaal
Germiston
Ventersburg
Harrismith
War News Hints Pretoria Occupation Near as War Ends
London reports lack of official word on Pretoria's fall while battles near Johannes burg and Senekal mark heavier casualties. British forces advance from Vryheid to disarm Boer pockets as Roberts pursues an armistice, with Kruger possibly retreating to Lydenburg and London awaiting imperial policy signals.
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London
War Office
Pretoria
Fleet Street
Hamilton
Johannesburg
Rundle
Free State
Senekal
Lindley
Lourenco Marques
Roberts
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Lydenburg
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Transvaal
Buller
Vryheid
Methuen
Hunter
Baden- Bowell
Carrington
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Guesses on Pretoria Stir Peace Efforts As Boers Tense
June 2 Reuters era dispatches report Lord Roberts silent on Pretoria and Lourenco Marques receiving mixed Boer side news. Some couriers reach Mozambican port with claims Pretoria is controlled by a vigilance committee and Kruger captured.
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London
Lord Roberts
Pretoria
Kruger
Citizens’ Committee
British repulse a Boer force at Fabherspur
General Warren with seven hundred men held a strong position at Fabherspur on May 29. Surrounded at dawn by a thousand rebels, the British forced back the Boers after a fierce attack. The fight left fifteen British dead, including Colonel Spence, and thirty wounded.
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Cape Town
Warren
Fabherspur
Spence
Doctors and kin arrive from Pretoria to Lourenco Marques
Lourengo Marques reports Dr Heyman physician to President Kruger and Frichie Eloff son-in-law arrived by train from Pretoria today as part of a formal visit.
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Lourengo Marques
Dr. Heyman
Kruger
Frichie Eloff
Pretoria
Correspondents Lord Rosslyn and Lord Manners Freed
United States Consul Adelbert S Hay reports to the Embassy that Lord Rosslyn was liberated on Wednesday and allowed to stay in Pretoria. He adds Lord Cecil Manners was also liberated. Both were serving as newspaper correspondents.
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London
United States
Adelbert S. Hay
Lord Rosslyn
Pretoria
Cecil Manners
Boers Make Stand East of Senekal After Fighting
In May at Winburg, Boers with two guns and multiple Maxim-Nordenfeldt guns hold a stubborn position eight miles east of Senekal. General Rundle drives off Federals, enabling reoccupation of Lindley.
Rosebery Voices British Problems at Empire's Parting of Ways
The former premier writes to The Plymouth Mercury on its fortieth anniversary, urging the Liberal press to shed party shibboleths, pursue reforms, and guide Britain through war and empire duties with clear sight and courage. He frames Britain at a crossroads asking how to pursue worldwide tasks and what changes are needed.
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Lord Rosebery
London
Liberal Party
Plymouth Mercury
Britain
Mercury
Two New Brigadiers Appointed for Philippines Service
President promotes Colonel Luther H. Hare of the 33d Volunteer Infantry and Colonel J. H. Smith of the 17th Infantry to brigadier-generals of volunteers. Smith cited by General MacArthur for battlefield leadership in Luzon including San Fernando and Angeles. Smith previously lauded for gallantry at San Juan Hill in Cuba.
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Washington
Luther H. Hare
33D Volunteer Infantry
7Th Cavalry
J. H. Smith
17Th Infantry
Philippines
Smith
MacArthur
Luzon
San Fernando
Angeles
Magalang
Cuba
San Juan Hill
American impresario to stage opera at Windsor Castle
Maurice Grau has received a royal command to perform at Windsor Castle on June 26. The program includes Cavalleria Rusticana with Mme Calvé in the lead and the third act of Faust with Mme Calvé as Marguerite.
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London
Maurice Grau
Windsor Castle
Cavalleria Rusticana
Mme. Calvé
Faust
Marguerite
Government appoints Perot Peruvian Consul in New York
Lima dispatch reports on June 11 that Frederick A. Perot has been named Peruvian Consul at New York, announced through Galveston. The appointment increases diplomatic representation for Peru in the United States.
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Lima
Peru
Galveston
Frederick A. Perot
New York
Stop Over at Niagara Falls Ad for New York Central
An advertisement invites travelers to stop at Niagara Falls for fresh air and rest then take the New York Central next westward trip, promising a new lease on life through the scenic stop.
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Niagara Falls
New York Central
Advt
Rodgers Selected to Reestablish European Naval Station
Rear-Admiral Frederick Rodgers is chosen to reestablish the European Station and will likely fly his pennant from the battleship Kearsarge in the English Channel before August. The fleet will be built around the Kearsarge with other ships pending, while operations may extend to the Mediterranean if conditions allow.
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Washington
Frederick Rodgers
Navy Department
Kearsarge
English Channel
Rodgers
Admiral Rodgers
Admiral Dewey
Albany
Mediterranean
Porte
Burglar caught after rooftop escape and pawned diamonds
Detectives McCauley and Quinlan arrested Peter Guiselman at his East Thirty-fifth Street home after he confessed to taking five diamonds from a $500 pin and pawned stones. Willburger, a florist near Third Avenue and Thirty-fifth Street, battled a tall intruder who escaped from a twelve-foot jump. The suspect's father, a police shoemaker, broke down upon hearing the arrest.
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Quinlan
East Thirty-fifth-st
Delaney
Peter Guiselman
East Thirty-sixth-st
Richard Willburger
Third-ave
Thirty-fifth St
Willburger
Daly
McCauley
Guiselman
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Arrest Warrant Issued for Former Deputy Auditor Reeves
In Havana a warrant was issued for the arrest of former deputy auditor W. H. Reeves, jailed with $1,500 bail. Officials seek the remainder of Reeves's confessional statements about Neely and a separate claim that Neely paid another man $15,000. Reeves says heavy mortgages on the accused’s property were lifted by funds tied to Neely. An inspector will depart Havana to pursue the U.S. angle.
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Havana
W. H. Reeves
Reeves
Neely
United States
Captain Roberts Well Treated After Capture in Philippines
Manila reports Captain Roberts of the 35th Regiment and two scouts captured at San Miguel de Mayumo are being treated well by rebels. The captives expect an exchange, while earlier reports said the group was lynched. One American died and eight Filipinos were killed near Sinalion. recovery efforts continue.
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Manila
Roberts
San Miguel de Mayumo
Bulacan
Abbott
42D
Sinalion
Ice Trust stock claims loom in New York political row
The piece reports on Mayor Van Wyck facing possible removal over Ice Trust stock links. It details stock books being examined, legal moves by W R Hearst camp, and the fight over disclosures. Witnesses describe Maine ice costs and trust control, with hearings set and court actions ongoing.
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American Ice Company
Robert A. van Wyck
Roosevelt
W. R. Hearst
de Lancey Nicoll
Coyne
Hearst
Arthur Terry
City Trust Company
Ice Company
Terry
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Einstein & Townsend
Myer Nussbaum
Davies
Morse
Justice Chase
Supreme Court
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N. Y
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Mr. Morse
Mr. Einstein
C. A. Dunham
Glasco Ice Company
Glasco
Abraham Rich
London Hill
Maine
New York
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Tribune
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Nicoll
Justice Andrews
Chambers
Carroll
General Sessions
Zeller
Court of Special Sessions
Unger
Gaynor
Brooklyn
van Wyck
Wheeler H. Peckham
Charles J. Patterson
Mr. Untermyer
John F. Carroll
French Senate Debates Amnesty Over Dreyfus Case
Paris June 1 The Senate crowded for a heated Amnesty bill debate. M Clamageran Republican argues rights must be respected and reparation possible for injured parties. M Lacomte urges extending amnesty to Dreyfus to end the affair. Turmoil erupts as M Delpech Republican and Socialist opposes the measure.
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Paris
Senate
M. Clamageran
Picquart
M. Maxime Lacomte
Dreyfus
M. Delpech
General Otis Remains in Quarantine at Angel Island
Major General Otis is still aboard the transport Meade at Angel Island quarantine station. He is not expected to land before Sunday or Monday and will likely depart for the East on Tuesday, with Pullman accommodations reserved for that date.
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San Francisco
Otis
Meade
Angel Island Quarantine Station
Pullman
Real estate ad offers $100 prize for info
Advertisement claims a $100 reward for real estate information. It directs readers to this week’s Record aan aide publication and mentions 16 Vesey Street as a contact point for details.
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Aan
Vesey St
Advt
Panne
Calls for Amnesty over Dreyfus Verdict Sparks Clash
The speaker urges amnesty for those condemned over the Dreyfus case, notably a former Minister of War. General Mercier defends his actions for the country, saying he would repent today what he did then. The Left protests while the Right applauds.
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Dreyfus
Mercier
Russia's Show of Force at Port Arthur and Peking
Shanghai June 1 report lists twenty three warships at Taku including nine Russian and three from Britain Germany France Japan and Italy with eleven thousand Russian troops aboard and fourteen thousand ready at Port Arthur. A detachment of over three hundred international bluejackets has reached Peking.
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Shanghai
Taku
Port Arthur
Peking
United Action Considered to Check Russia in China
London June 2 The Vienna correspondent of The Daily Telegraph reports an active exchange of dispatches among the Great Powers over China. Russia’s vast presence at Taku is noted as a key factor while the Triple Alliance presses for united European action to safeguard common interests.
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Taku
Triple Alliance
Europe
Foreign guards allowed as streets stay orderly in Peking
The Times correspondent reports the government provided facilities for foreign guards to arrive. The streets remained orderly. Russians and French were banned from landing on Wednesday but an apology from the Tsung-H Yamen cited a misstep.
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Tsung-Hyamen
Secret Boxer Order Warns Shan-Tung Governor
The Standard prints a translated April 19 secret directive to Governor Yuan from Tien-Tsin. It rebukes repression of the Boxer Society, warns of future trouble if the Governor bears the blame, and urges merciful treatment for the good people to benefit all.
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Yuan
Shan- Tung
Shan-Tung
Capital Quieted by 350 Guards Arriving in Peking
Washington reports Minister Conger in Peking says 350 guards from Russia France Britain Italy Japan and the United States stabilize the city though Boxers remain active outside. Diplomatic circles hint a European power sought control of the Pei Ho delta but the plan failed thanks to vigilance of the powers and the US.
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Washington
Conger
Peking
State Department
Russia
France
Great Britain
Italy
Japan
United States
Pei-Ho
Newark
Relief Of Coomassie Reported From Cape Coast Castle
Dispatch dated May 31 says Captain Hall with relief party entered Coomassie on May 26. Governor Hodgson with sick and refugees expected at Fumsu by May 30. Three thousand troops proceeding to aid the beleaguered town amid a rainy season, with rebels north of Fumsu signaling possible evacuation and strategic setback for Britain.
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London
Colonial Office
Cape Coast Castle
Hall
Coomassie
Frederick Mitchell Hodgson
Fumsu
Hodgson
Spectator
Porto Rican finances show April deficit of 50 000
A War Department report from June 1 lists Porto Rican April receipts at 105 869 18 with 80 641 59 deficit for the month. Funds from customs postal internal revenue and miscellaneous sources are detailed and the civil government treasurer assumes balance from the U S trained official. Cure the Children’s Colds with Jayne’s Expectorant.
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Washington
Division of Customs and Insular Affairs
War Department
Internal Revenue
H. R. Brinckerhoff
United States
Porto Rico
J. H. Hollander
Democrats Aid Trusts Defeated Anti Trust Amendment
Washington June 1 Democrats in the House defeated a joint resolution to amend the Constitution to empower Congress to dissolve corporations and prevent price fixing. The 151 to 14 vote left the measure 23 short of two thirds amid debate over trusts and rival party tactics with remarks from Grosvenor De Armond and Lentz highlighting partisan lines.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Trusts
United States
Congress
Sulzer
Ruppert
Salmon Nor
Lentz
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Campbell
Montana
Naphen and
Thayer
Massachusetts
Scudder
New York
Sibley
Pennsylvania
Trail of the Ice Trust
Tammany Braves
Manhattan
Newlands
Nevada Silver
Loud and
McCarth
Richardson
DeArmond
Missouri
Littlefield
Maine
Judiciary Committee
de Armond
Spur
Senate
Qypence
Mr. de Armond Ap
Luxurious through car to St Louis departs June 2 daily
Lackawanna Wabash through car leaves here after June 2 at 10 a m daily arriving St Louis next day p m. Unexcelled meals and reasonable rates. Unrivaled scenery. Ad.
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