Guerilla Warfare In Eastern Orange River Colony
London reports detail Boer commandos breaking into small, harassing parties to threaten large British columns. Commandant De Wet leads guerrilla actions as Lord Roberts tightens the ring. Transvaal officials vow to resist until the last, while Kruger’s health and retirement plans loom. Prisoners near Nooit Gedacht receive better conditions. warm clothing reaches Roberts’s troops. Canadians excel in outpost duties as foreign attachés head home, signaling an ongoing war effort. A captured wagon convoy near Rhodenoster to Heilbron subdues under Highlanders.
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London
Orange River Colony
Christian de Wet
Pressent Steyn
Lord Roberts
Transvaal
Machadodorp
Daily Express
Kriger
Watervalander
Nelspruit
Nooit Gedacht
Pretoria
Botha
China
Kruger
Rundle
Senekal
Rhbenoster
Heilbron
Lord Roberta
Rebellion in Cape Colony Ended as De Villiers Surrenders
Lord Roberts dispatch from Pretoria June 26 states the rebellion north of the Orange River is over. Commandant De Villiers surrendered June 20 with about 220 men, 280 horses, 18 wagons, 2 rifles and 11040 rounds of ammunition. Baden-Powell reports pacification progressing in Rustenburg district. Dr Jameson elected to Cape Parliament with no opposition in Kimberley.
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Pretoria
Charles Warren
Cape Colony
Orange River
de Villiers
Baden-Powell
Rustenberg
Kimberley
Dr. Jameson
Cape
American Securities Found In London Wire
London June 27 Sir Alfred Milner reports to Mr Chamberlain that all securities deposited by American and other insurance companies have been found, easing concerns over missing assets and reassuring investors and officials.
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London
Sir Alfred Milner
Mr. Chamberlain
Victoria Crosses Awarded for Saving Guns at Kornepruit
London reports The Gazette awards Victoria Crosses to Major John Philipps Hornby Sergeant Parker and Driver Glassock of Q Battery Royal Artillery for conspicuous bravery in saving four guns from the convoy disaster at Kornepruit near Sanna's Post in the Orange Free State on March 31 of the current year.
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London
John Philipps Hornby
Parker
Glassock
Q Battery
Royal Artillery
Kornepruit
Sanna
Orange Free Route
German corps and Boer forces suffer heavy losses at Zand River
Berlin dispatch from Vechtop dated May 12 reports brutal engagements around the Zand River. The Berliner Tageblatt notes severe casualties among the German corps and Boer forces and provides a list of those killed and wounded.
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Berlin
Americans Stranded in Africa Over British Transport To Cape Town
Washington notes dispatch from Cape Town May 30 describing hundreds of young American men traveling to South Africa for mule and horse transports. They depart for $10 to $15, arrive with no funds, and some enlist or seek charity or reship. Consul General Stowe laments volume of letters from anxious families demanding rescue while he spends time aiding individuals and finding work, stressing the U.S. cannot fund these actions or repatriation.
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Washington
New Orleans
South Africa
Cape Town
Department of State
United States
Stowe
Plague Spreading in Rio Reports 25 New Cases
Rio de Janeiro reports twenty five new bubonic plague cases today with twelve deaths so far this week. Public health authorities monitor transmission and warn residents to take precautions against rodent exposure and contaminated goods.
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Rio Janeiro
Saving Time From Gas Ranges in Modern Kitchens
The piece argues time is precious and highlights gas ranges as a major time saver in households. It contrasts gas with coal fires, noting gas ranges provide instant heat and immediate shutdown, saving time, labor, temper, and worry for busy scientists and families alike.
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Huxsey
Tyndall
Darwin
Littré
Boer Envoys Plea for US Moral Support in War Plead
Boer envoys sailing tomorrow publish a long appeal to Americans. They accuse England of planning war for self aggrandizement and seek moral support, urging US protest against Britain’s actions while vowing the Boers will not be conquered and asking for constitutional backing until peace and independence are restored.
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Transvaal
England
United States
Johannesburg
South Africa
London
Chamberlain
Alfred Milner
Cecil Rhodes
Dr. Jameson
Steyn
Kriger
India
Great Britain
United States of America
Farewell mass meeting for Boer envoys in New York
A farewell mass meeting under the New York Committee to Aid the United Republics of South Africa honored Boer envoys Abraham Fischer C H Wessels and A D Wolmarans who arrive in the United States five weeks after seeking US support. The envoys board the L Aquitaine tomorrow and carry funds raised here. Congressman Sulzer praised the mission while critics condemned official US stance toward the war with Great Britain.
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New-York Committee
United Republics of
South Africa
Cooner Union
Abraham Fischer
C. 4. Wessels
A. D. Wolmarans
Great Britain
United States
George M. van Hoesen
McKinley
England
Salisbury
Mr. Cleveland
James G. Blaine
America
Ministry of Great Britain
Bishop Doane and the Prince in London
Bishop Doane of Albany sails from Liverpool on June 29 aboard the Cymric after receiving honorary D D degrees from Trinity College and previous honors from Oxford and Cambridge. In Dublin he met the Prince of Wales who asked about China and praised Doane for a statesmanlike view of Lord Salisbury's Exeter Hall address. Doane urged careful consideration by missionaries and noted hope for Christian gains in China, whether by war or partition, as Powers maneuver in the Far East.
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London
Bishop Doane
Albany
Dublin
Trinity College
Oxford
Cambridge
Doane
Prince of Wales
China
Lord Salisbury
Exeter Hall
Associated Press
England
Canterbury
St. Paul's
Far East
White Star Lin
Liverpool
New York
Views of President Ingalls in Europe Return
President M E Ingalls of the Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago and St Louis Rail road returns to the United States aboard the Oceanic after three months in Europe. He notes English investors were upset by Northern Pacific dividend news and predicts a ragged market with fluctuations until after the election, though long run values may hold. He cites rising coal and wage costs as factors affecting rail earnings and stresses conservative dividend policy.
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London
M. E. Ingalls
Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis Railroad
United States
White Star Line
Oceanic
Europe
Associated Press
Paris
Northern Pacific
Cloudburst at Mobile disrupts city and crops
A cloudburst in Mobile Alabama submerged streets up to five feet, halted business, and forced evacuations. Three African American children reportedly drowned as rivers and mills overflowed across Georgia and nearby areas. Two Fayette County sisters warned of a washed away culvert saving a Columbus bound train and delaying thousands. Georgia peach crop damage nears 75 percent with fruit shipping discontinued.
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Mobile
Ala
Gulf Coast
Wilkinson St
Columbus
Chattahoochee
Athens
Oconee
Ocum Gees
Fifth-st
Augusta
Isaac Ledendorff
Fayette County
Miss
Birmingham
F. W. Hazelhurst
The
Georgia Peach Growers’ Association
Middle
Georgia
Pressure kept up on Turkey and Illinois Democratic Convention
Washington reports persistent pressure on Constantinople for settlement of American claims with Griscom reminding Turkish authorities of the unfinished nature of the issue. In Illinois, Democrats nominate Samuel Alschuler for Governor at Springfield, with delegates chosen for Kansas City and a platform to be reaffirmed, while Adlai Stevenson and other notable figures attend and speak.
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Washington
Constantinople
Griscom
Springfield
Ill
Samuel Alschuler
Aurora
Kansas City
Carter H. Harrison
Chicago
Alfred 8. Trude
Benjamin T. Cable
Rock Island
James R. Williams
Carmi
Edward Cohen
Charles Verne
John P. Altgeld
John C. Schubert
Edward L. Clover
Morris
Adam Ortseifen
Nicholas
Alfred Orendorff
Alschuler
Ortselfen
Orendorff
Worthington
Committee On Resolutions
McKinley
Philippines
Moers
Harrison
Bryan
Harlem Kills Improvement Plan For Grain Boats
At the North Side Board of Trade meeting at 139th Street and Alexander Avenue a motion urged Manhattan Elevated Railroad to add a station at 180th Street and Third Avenue on extension completion. Charles Stoughton urged improving Harlem Kills for pan boats to move from Northwest into Long Island Sound, but no action was taken. The board announced summer meeting postponement.
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North Side Board of Trade
Alexander Ave
Manhattan Elevated Railroad Company
Third-ave
Charles Stoughton
Harlem Kills
Long Island Ound
Choosing Headquarters for the Party Campaign
William Barnes Jr, chairman of the Republican State Committee, located at State headquarters in the Fifth Avenue Hotel, discusses postponing the State committee meeting until mid August to set the State convention date and candidate slate. Frederick Gibbs weighs several headquarters options including the Fifth Avenue Hotel suite and the Academy of Design, eyeing secrecy and rapid decisions for the national campaign.
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William Barnes, Jr
Republican State Committee
Odell
Fifth Avenue
Barnes
Saratoga
Frederick S. Gibbs
Republican National Committee
National Committee
Joseph H. Manley
Maine
Mr. Gibbs
Gibbs
Mr. Manley
New York
Chicago
Rough Riders to Aid Roosevelt in New York
Emilio Cassi a Rough Rider and former Havana police officer met Secretary Manchester at Republican headquarters and with his wife attended a Carnegie Hall ratification. Cassi said Governor Roosevelt aided his release, and he plans to back Roosevelt for Vice President then return to New York for lumber business. Sheriff Beil predicted Rough Riders will back Roosevelt and Kinley.
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Emilio Cassi
Roosevelt
San Juan
Manchester
Republican County Committee
Cassi
Cuba
Havana
Inglaterra Hotel
Martinez
Wood
Army
Tacon Theatre
Cass
Monaco
Paris
Foreign Legion
Dahomey
San Francisco
Rough Riders
Tribune
Indian Territory
New York
Cienfuegos
Sherman Beil
Cripple Creek
Fie
Est
Rough
Capes
eKinley
Republican group backs Philadelphia Convention nominees at gathering
At a crowded meeting of the Consolidated Republican Organization of the XXXIIId Assembly District held at the Lexington Avenue clubhouse resolutions were adopted unanimously endorsing the Philadelphia Convention and pledging support to the Republican candidates. The German American Abdlican Club of the XVth Congress District will meet at 1997 Third Avenue tonight to ratify Philadelphia Convention nominations.
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Republican Organization
Assembly
Lexington Ave
Philadelphia
Xvth Congress District
Third-ave
Marriage Promoting Excursion By Witham Banking Association
The Witham Banking Association arrives in New York for a matrimonial vacation scheme led by William H. Witham of Georgia. The 114 member party includes seven bachelors and seven marriageable women, with a clergyman to officiate if engagements occur. They tour sights and plan ceremonies before returning home Saturday.
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Witham Banking Association
Goodly Company
Gilsey House
William H. Witham
Georgia
Mr. Witham
Witham
New York
Central Park
Manhattan Beach
Witham Banks
Asbury Park
N. J
Artillery Batteries Mobilize for New School Duty
Battery N of the 34 United States Artillery and Battery M of the 6th Artillery traveled from San Francisco on a seven coach special train in service since June 19. The two batteries total about two hundred men. Battery G of the 3d Artillery arrived from Galveston Texas with around one hundred men. Several other batteries are en route including one from Manila, to report in the coming week for duty at the new artillery school.
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United States Artillery
6Th Artillery
San Francisco
3D Artillery
Galveston
Tex
Manila
Ruhlin Upsets Sharkey In Fifteenth Round KO At Coney Island
Gus Ruhlin, once near the championship level, delivered a stunning victory by knocking out Tom Sharkey in the fifteenth round at Seaside Sporting Club, Coney Island. Ruhlin dominated most of the 25 round bout, with Sharkey showing aggression early before fading as the action intensified and Ruhlin landed decisive blows to seal the win.
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Gus’ Ruhlin
Tom” Sharkey
Seaside Sporting Club
Coney Island
Rublin
Sharkey
Ruhlin
Sparkey
Betsy Ross House Fund Faces Scrutiny Over Losses
Betsy Ross Memorial Association members debate fund management as the Betsy Ross House Fund shows 70 000 raised but only 17 500 turned into the association treasury. An audit will review accounts while General Benjamin F. Tracy defends advertising and postage costs saying the subscriptions bought elaborate paintings and club incentives.
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Betsy Ross Memorial Association
Betsy Ross House Fund
Betsy Ross
Philadelphia
Benjamin F. Tracy
Association
Senator Foraker May Deliver Clarifying Statement Today
Ohio Senator Foraker may unveil a statement to illuminate the dispute between Ohio Congressman Grosvenor and New York's Lemuel E. Quigg over the National Republican Convention platform. Grosvenor accuses removal of two planks on island governance and ship subsidies, claiming an original draft exists with interlineations. Foraker indicated he would address the matter after a Carnegie Hall ratification speech but was too tired last night.
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Senator Foraker
Ohio
Grosvenor
Lemuel E. Quigg
New-York
Islands
New York
Quigg
the Tribune
Carnegie Hall
Leases Approved for Fitchburg Rail to Boston and Maine
Boston June 26 The lower house passed to a third reading the bills approving the 99 year lease of the Fitchburg Railroad to the Boston and Maine Railroad by a large vote with many paired members. Amendments were adopted and eight rejected before final passage. Senate action on the Boston and Albany lease to New York Central followed by expected long debate. Governor signed a tax rate increase for the city to 1050. A Southern Railway map display on a glass window at Broadway Twenty-eighth St shows 6887 miles with blue waters carmine lines and black text dirigentes.
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Boston
Fitchburg
Boston and Maine Railroad
Friends
Senate
Albany
New York Central
The
Southern Railway
Broadway
Twenty-eighth-st
Potomac River
Atlantic Seaboard
Gulf of Mexico
Mississippi River
Cuba
Porto Rico
Bahamas
Grand Conservatory marks twenty sixth anniversary ceremony
The Grand Conservatory of Music in New York held its twenty sixth anniversary and commencement last night at Scottish Rite Hall Madison Avenue and Twenty ninth Street. The event filled the auditorium. Dr E Eberhard gave the address and conferred honors while Rev Dr Madison C Peters offered prayer. Numerous students were named among those present and proceeds supported the free scholarship and building fund.
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Grand Conservatory of Music
City of New York
Scottish Rite
Madison-ave
Twenty-ninth-st
E. Eberhard
Madison C. Peters
Cecilia Orrok
Florence Itman
Madeleine Wirtz
Irene Weiss
Lillian B. Kayser
George Demarest
Aline Rossi
Alfred Skelly
Louie A. Barthel
Beatrice Eberhard
Mabel Stare
Jessie Parker
Emma Bales
The
Bengal of the Free Scholarship and Building Fund
Reorganizing Artillery School at Fort Monroe
Three batteries of artillery moved through Newport News from the West to Fort Monroe and were ordered to duty with the reorganized artillery school.
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Newport News
Fort Monroe
Reorganized Artillery School
Yale and Harvard Rowing Gear Up for New London Races
In New London on June 2, Yale and Harvard coaches report no further boat changes before Thursday races. Light practice tours featured Harvard varsity starts under Storrow while Yale refines group cohesion under Gallaudet. Freshmen crews show divergence with Yale leading. Harvard freshmen beaten by varsity in a half mile. Regatta official notices set race order from Navy Yard to drawbridge, with Thames navigation restricted and no press boats allowed.
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New London
Conn
Yale
Harvard
Harding
Broadview
Chappell
New London Regatta Committee
University
Navy Yard
Drawbridge
Universits
Antewan Ware
Thames
United States
Dallas
Smith
Gresham
Walker
Regatta Committee
Pennsylvanian crew member injures ankle before race
In Poughkeepsie on a breezy river day the Pennsylvania varsity rower Stehle sprained an ankle after evening practice. Despite the injury he rode in today’s session with bandaged foot, joining the eight and freshmen for a tuneup race. Wisconsin and Cornell also exercised, with weight changes noted among Madison crews and new oars issued to Cornell.
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Poughkeepsie
Pennsylvania
Stehle
Stehie
Columbia
Cornell
Wisconsin
Courtney
O'Dea
Hanlan
Varsity
Hadeen
Madison
Alexander
Street
Charles Francis
Troy
Donough
Newhare
Ithacans
Dying From a Finger Bite at Cold Spring
West Point Corporal Barry lies near death after a finger bite during a clash with Cold Spring laborers. The wound spread blood poisoning. the finger and then the left hand were amputated, but the infection persisted. A Swede suspect fled as police hold a description and seek him.
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West Point
Barry
Military Academy
Cold Spring
Giles
Woodruff Heads Abroad on St Paul Voyage
Lieutenant-Governor Timothy L. Woodruff is among passengers added yesterday to the American liner St Paul bound for Southampton. He will attend to a private matter in England, be away about three weeks, and may spend a day in Paris before returning.
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St Paul
Southampton
Timothy L. Woodruff
England
Admiral Watson At Suez
The United States cruiser Baltimore with Rear Admiral Watson aboard has arrived at Suez and is en route home.
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Admiral Watson
Suez
United States
Baltimore
Watson
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State Department
OF American Claims
Illinois
Samafy
GOV
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Harlem
SOUND
Board OF Trade
Joe Academy of Design
Twenty-third-st
Eorth-Ave
St. James
Twenty-sixth-st
Epaawey
Delmonico
Fifth-ave
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Republican
Boxing
MR. Foraker
Massachusetts
Legislature
MR. Woodruff
Leah
Vichy
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