British push in South Africa near Pretoria reported
London dispatches say Pretoria may capitulate after a formal demand while General Roberts keeps silent. Rundle and Brabant join forces for a planned westward advance, with Hunter and Mahon linking up to suppress Orange River Boers. Warren’s camp faced a Boer assault at Faberspruit, blamed on lax outposts.
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Pretoria
General Roberts
London
Lord Roberts
Johannesburg
Lourengo Marques
Hill Defies Bryan Faction In State Committee Fight
In a tense party drama at the Hoffman House and the State Committee meeting, allies of ex-Senator Hill fought to keep Hill in control against Croker and Bryan forces. Hill conceded delegates go instructed but warned he would attack Bryanism if control slipped. Campbells and Danforth slated for key posts as Tammany faces a decisive convention battle. Kings County backing Hill could decide the outcome with Bryanites pressing reaffirmation of the Chicago platform.
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Hoffman House
Democratic State Committee
Hill
Albany
Murphy
Tammany Men
Bryan
Chicago
Croker
Senate
John F. Carroll
John Whalen
Richard Croker
Mr. Hill
State Committee
Ice Trust
Tammany
Frank Campbell
Elliott Danforth
Tammany Hall
National Committee
Kings County
Kings
Norman E. Mack
Buffalo
James Shevlin
P. H. McCarren
The
Experts Unable to Predict War News from London Cable
London reports a 24 hour embargo on war news and outlines scant official briefings. Analysts note General Roberts waits for reinforcements and a full occupation of Pretoria hinges on rail and supply lines while Dutch forces shuffle toward strategic positions.
Disorders in China report battle with Boxers and missing Americans
Cossacks report fighting Boxers at Tuli with sixteen killed and many wounded. Eight Americans and three China Inland Mission members are reported missing with several missionaries endangered. The relief expedition returned while Pao-Ting-Fu was attacked and bridges burned.
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Tien-Tsin
Tuli
Blueskey
Hamilton
Pao-Ting-Fu
China Inland Mission
Huang-Tsun
Feng-Tai
Peking
Robinson
North China Mission
Stevenson
Church of England
Yem-Ching
Associated Press
Zang-Ching
Norman
Wu-Chia-Ying
Yang-Ching
Endymion
Hart
Taku
London
Shanghai
Baron de Vinck de Deux Orp
Tsung-li-Yamen
British Patrols Captured as Boers Hold Free State
In Basutoland on June 1 General Brabant's Horse suffered several captures by Boers. Lieutenant Bundle with twenty men was taken in a Ficksburg farmhouse raid, two wounded. Lieutenant Lees and two others were seized while commandeering. A Border Horse patrol of twenty was surrounded and captured. Count Gleichen sent thirteen Provincial Horsemen with a flag of truce to Senekal for surrender, but the entire party was captured and stripped of clothing before being sent to Wrede.
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London
Roberts
Pretoria
Butler
Laing
Transvaal
Hunter
Methuen
Baden-Powell
Carrington
French
Hamilton
Free State
Warren
Rundle
Brabant
Ficksburg
War Office
Johannesburg
Free State Commandoes
Maseru
Basutoland
Bundle
Lees
Border Horse
Count Gleichen
Bowker
Senekel
Wrede
First trip of the Cymric since discharge from British service
A South African war veteran ship the Cymric, White Star Line troop carrier, returned to port after sailing from Liverpool on New Year’s Day with 1500 men and 450 horses for Cape Town. She carried Gloucester Regiment and Royal Field Artillery detachments, under Lt Col McDonnell, with officers like the Earl of Leitrim and Lord Alexander Thynne aboard on later voyages. The ship’s Cape Town stay was brief before sailing to Southampton with wounded from Ladysmith and sick troops, then back to Liverpool for regular service.
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Majestic
White Star Line
Cymric
Liverpool
Cape Town
Gloucestershire Regiment
Cameronians
Royal Field Artillery
St. Vincent's
Cape
Government Prier
McDonnell
Royal Artillery
Lord Roberts
The
Roberts
India
Imperial Yeomanry
Milford
Challoner
Earl of
Southampton
Ladysmith
Turmoil in Peking as Warlike Factions Clash Over Foreigners
Reports from Peking describe factions in the palace vying over how to handle foreigners. The Ultra-Conservatives push for Boxers to continue anti foreign actions while Moderates warn against provoking the Powers. Arrests of Chinese businessmen are attempted but thwarted. The British minister demands a reason in a note to Tsung-li Yamen.
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Peking
Pao-Ting-Fu
Tien-Tsin
Prince Ching
Lin
Peking Syndicate
Kia
Shan-Si Commercial Bureau
Fan
Shan-Si
Claude Macdonald
Tsung-li-Yamen
Minister Conger Advices Do Not Alter State Policy
Washington June 4 The State Department received a cable from Minister Conger at Peking noting ongoing Boxer attacks outside Peking and the Chinese government’s inability or unwillingness to suppress them. The U S will not deploy troops. small marines protect missions while other Americans in danger are aided.
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Washington
State Department
Conger
Peking
Peking and
Hang-Kew
United States
Philippines
Tien-Tsin
United States Legation
Peking Railroad
Charles Tracy Pitkin
Pao-Ting-Fu
Pao- Ting-Fu
Stockholders Explain In Ice Company Case
Corporation Counsel Whalen said he bought and sold American Ice Company stock and never held it for months, while Justice Fursman disclosed purchasing 250 shares a year ago, later selling for about $100, and noting prior Knickerbocker Ice holdings sold at a profit. A second item notes a new train service to Cleveland and Cincinnati via Pennsylvania Railroad with a 5 25 P M departure from New York West 23d Street.
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ST. Louis
Pennsylvania Railroad
New York
American Ice Company
Journal
The
Tribune
Corporation
Whalen
Fursman
Troy
Knickerbocker Ice Company
Cleveland
Cincinnati
West
Neely thefts loom large as May cash missing hits $31312
Havana officials reveal Neely stole about half his monthly takings, estimating a total loss between $80,000 and $100,000, with possible surcharges of $411,000. Rathbone, Estes G. Rathbone, and other postal officers face inquiries as inspectors seek the extent and origin of the scheme.
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Havana
Neely
Bristow
Estes G. Rathbone
Maynard
Rathbone
Reeves
Burton
Jones
Stevens
United States
Roosevelt
Neely Case Not To Be Hurried
Defense attorney Baldwin expresses confidence that the prisoner will receive due process and a careful trial in the high profile case. The statement signals patience from the defense as proceedings proceed.
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Neely
Extradition Proceeding for Neely Eludes Swift Action
No action was taken yesterday on Governor Roosevelt's decision granting Governor-General Wood's request to extradite Charles F. W. Neely. Neely remains at Ludlow Street Jail as the United States pursues a civil suit for $5,000 alleged embezzlement while he served as Chief Financial Agent of the Post Office Department in Cuba.
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Roosevelt
Wood
Charles F. W. Neely
Neely
Ludlow Street
United States
Post Office Department
Cuba
Marshal Henkel
Griggs
Ernest E. Baldwin
John D. Lindsay
Baldwin
Lacombe
Betancourt
Rathbone to Remain in Cuba Despite Fraud Probe
Postmaster General says no word of Rathbone arrest and confirms he will not leave Cuba. General Wood would authorize Rathbone’s arrest if needed. Also notes a Lackawanna-Wabash through car service from here to St. Louis with meals and scenic views.
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Washington
Bristow
Havana
Rathbone
Cuba
General Wood
ST. Louis
Lackawanna-Wabash
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