Roberts Enters Pretoria to End War, London Jubilant
London awoke to joyous scenes as Lord Roberts entered Pretoria at two o clock, eight months after war began. Crowds cheered as banners flew and a Union Jack signal flashed. Reports described fierce Boer resistance and plans to free British prisoners at Waterval.
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Associated Press
London
Lord Roberts
Pretoria
Miitwin
Bloemfontein
Transvaal
Singland
Whdure
Mansion House
War Office
Democratic state convention nears in Parkersburg
In West Virginia the Democratic state convention is set to meet in Parkersburg with a large attendance. Judge Jaling Holt of Huntington leads for the gubernatorial nomination, while Judge Lewis N. Tavenner of Parkersburg trails. John T. McGraw, the Democratic candidate for U.S. senator, arrived last night as Holt and MemGraw supporters discuss joint aims for governor and senator races.
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Associated Press
Parkersnarz
W. Va
Jatin Hol
Muntington
Lewis N. Tavenner
Parkersburg
John TY. McGraw
Senmler Cikins
Holt
MemGraw
Nomination action and death notes in Madison dispatch
Washington June 5 the War Department prepared to present to the senate the nomination of Gen Joseph Wheeler for brigadier general in the regular army. A separate note records the death of Col John G McMynn of Madison Wisconsin after illness of several days. He was a former state superintendent and Civil War veteran, survived by three children and a widow.
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General Wheeler
Aricketer
Senate Tetley
Associated Press
Washington
DD. C
Joseph Wheeler
War Department
Senate
Sean Ag
Otfa Teh
Northwestern
Madison
Wis
John G. MicMynn
McMynn
Stricion
John A. Mechanical
Maryland Democrats Name Bryan Delegation at State Convention
Maryland Democrats in the state convention chose a Kans City delegation and adopted a platform declaring William J. Bryan the choice of Democrats statewide. They condemn imperialism and a large standing army and urge unity on currency to curb the McKinley administration. Delegates at large named include Governor John Walter Ruintth and others.
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Lee Deivat
Mendatione
Bryan
Associated Press
Baldimere
Madage
Demotraig
Maryland
Kansig City
William J. Bryan
Stavyland
McKinley
Republican Party
John Walter Ruintth
Scare
Murray Vander
J. W. Mes
Coil
le Victor Baughman
Bryan on Trusts Letter From Lincoln
In Washington on June 5, W J Bryan read a letter from Lincoln Nebraska dated June 2 to Str Cummings. Bryan states Republicans oppose constitutional amendments but support national banks control of currency creating a paper money trust. He mentions his Chicago anti trust speech discussing constitutional amendment and urges constitutional compliance.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Cummings
House
Lincoln
Neb
Str.Cummings
Republican Party
Chicago
W. J. Bryan
Counterfeiters Plead Guilty In Lancaster Conspiracy
Four defendants in the Lancaster cigar stamp counterfeiting case plead guilty in U S district court Philadelphia June. William Jacobs William Kendig Samuels Downey and James Burns faced charges of counterfeiting bribery and aiding and abetting Judge McPherson imposed sentences varying from one and a half to twelve years and fines or costs with dates set from 1898.
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Associated Preas.y
Philadelphia
Lancaster Revenue
United States District Court
William Jacobs
William L.ixendig
Lancaster
Samus
McPherson
Kendis
Jacobs
Eacen
Jitendig
Downey
Burns
Senators Have A Little Spat Over Campaign Funds
Washington June 5 Senators sparred over antitrust bill funding. Mr Pettigrew moved reference to judiciary. Mr Bacon challenged Meilingrew claim Cramp shipbuilders funded 400000 for 1882 campaign. Hanna and Caster present. Hanna denied denial, Carter accused of no improper use of funds.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Pettigrew
South Dakota
Committee On Judiciary
Bacon
Georgia
Meiligrew
Philadelphia
Republican National Campaign Fund
Hanna
Caster
Connettes
Compalan
Carter
Porthgrew
Hat Cramp
Fifth Biennial General Federation of Women's Clubs Opens
Milwaukee hosts the fifth biennial convention as Alhambra Theater fills beyond capacity. Welcome talks by Mayor David S. Rose and Mrs. James Peck precede a masterful biennial address by Mrs. Loewe. Delegates from Massachusetts and other states weigh color line issues amid receptions and political talk on credentials and leadership.
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Associated Press
Milwaukee
Wis
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Alhambra
David S. Rose
James Peck
Women's Clubs
Milwauke
Mis
Arthur C. Neville
Wisconsin
Lowe
Federation
Richard B.alontgomery
Wisconsin Weekly Advocate
Massachuseits
Colored Club
Boston
George Noyes
Massachusetts
Former Senator Mitchell Returns from Europe
Former United States Senator John L. Mitchell arrives in Milwaukee on June 5 after a European trip. He declares he will not seek the governor’s race on the party ticket this fall, saying his policies are settled and not to be reconsidered. Mitchell appears well and rested, with evident benefits from his overseas journey.
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Mitchell
Associated Preas
Milwaukee
Wis
United States
John L. Mitchell
Mitchel
Sta
George Perry Appointed U S Marshal for Alaska
Dubuque Iva June 5 George Perry of Dubuque has been appointed United States marshal for Alaska by Associated Press. The former Republican state committee member and congressional committee chair will take office amid political change.
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George IV. Perry
Tow
Associated Prese
Dubuque
Iva
George Perry
Alaska
Republican State Committee
Congressional Committee
George Crane
Eliy
Alison
En. Inaqae
Maske
Tammany in Control at New York Democratic Convention
The New York Democratic state convention opened in the Academy of Music with efforts to avoid disruption. Leaders debated endorsing Chicago platform principles and William J Bryan, while Tammany influence loomed large over the outcome and the request for a conservative platform was pressed by some delegates.
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Bookwatter
Ohio
William Todd Helmuth
New York
Associated Press
Academy of Music
Committee On
Murphy
Croker
William J
Kansas City
Chicago
Subjugation of Liberty Quoted in Fragmented Urgent Rant
The archaic passage denounces aims to subjugate people asking for freedom. It condemns collaboration with England and criticizes McKinley era policy. It asserts the U S stance as guardian of republics while contrasting an alleged South African envoy visit.
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McKinsey
Ifanne
Sven
Militia Asked To Restore Order In St Louis
A committee of prominent businessmen urged Gov Stephens to call out the militia in St Louis to restore order. Stephens delayed awaiting police input, while ex Governor Sco ne presented amended striker demands to transit officials who rejected them. Guards patrol car sheds and powerhouses, with 2,500 militiamen to be deployed. transit cars run intermittently amid disruption and reduced passenger flow.
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Associated Press
St. Louis
Jura
J&y
Bu Es
Govermor Stephens
Stephens
Telegraph
W W. J. Scone
Day
St. Louis Transit Company
Whitaker
Grosse Comitatus
Sherling Pollman
Civil Engineer Surveys Crossing Plan for Rail Line
Civil engineer Nethercnt of the Co for Ceosajog says a crossisng survey is complete for the Traction Co and C N W Railway. He notes measurements align with prior plans and urges cautious driving near crossings while awaiting a court decision pending in Madison.
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Co. & N. W. Company
Winnebago Travedan Company
C. & NW. Railway Company
Ate
Netheraut
Nethrreut
Traction Company
C. & M. Rahway Company
Sepceme
Madison
Feckvlan
Bessemer Iron Drops Amid Price Fixing Talks
The Chronicle Telegraph reports a general drop in Bessemer iron across the country and a meeting of the Bessemer Furnace Association in Cleveland this Saturday. It notes a year-scale price of 20 dollars for furnaces and hints at sustained rates, with steel and pig iron producers under the same pricing influence.
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Pillshore
The
Chronicle Telegraph
Dlay
Bessemer All Country
Bessemer
Cleveland
Tate Tan
Ron
Atcel
China faces Boxer crisis amid rail sabotage and troop unrest
June 5 dispatches report damaged Pekin railway facilities on the Pekin-Wien line with stations burned and bridges damaged. Chinese troops retreating and mutiny among Boxers threaten Beijing as officials consider European pressure and foreign troop interventions. Washington notes no cable from Pekin and limits joint action to protect American interests.
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Associated Press
Tien Tsin
Muda Tsun
Pekin-Wien Tsin
Toway
Washington, D. C
State Department
Danger
Pekin
China
United States
Presidential nominations extend to Porto Rico and Hawaii
The president sent Senate nominations including John A. Russell for Porto Rico attorney general, Samuel Bardwell as Porto Rico marshal, and William Elliott as interior commissioner for Porto Rico. Hawaii nominees include W F Frear as chief justice, Clinton Galbraith as associate justice, Abrams Humphrey and Kalua as circuit judges, and tax/post officials in Hawaii and mainland posts for Minnesota Michigan and Michigan alike.
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John A. Musseil
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Senate
John A. Russell
Minis Lo
Beneril
Loris Rico
Samuel C. Bardwell
Porto Rico
Supreme Court of
Porto Bles
William
Elliott
Indiana
Dinterior
W. F. Frear
Hawaii
Gilbert F. Little
J. Hardy
Honotutt
Internal Revenue District of
Poatmasters
Minnesota
Andrew R. Mc Balls
B. Jorkquist
Moorehead
Michigan
William T. Hosmer
Romeo
William C. Martz
St. Charles
Deaths of Oshkosh residents Charles Villwock and others
Charles Villwock an aged Oshkosh resident died Monday night about twelve o'clock at his Eva lina street home after a weeks illness of stomach disease. He was seventy three and had lived in Oshkosh nearly forty years leaving a wife and seven children. Anna Macy Hebler aged eighty four died this morning in Oshkosh from general debility, with funeral arrangements to be announced. Mrs. Nlit Ner, Kiituke of 339 Seventh street, died Monday evening of general decay at seventy seven. Funeral from the residence at 1 40 and at two from Nebraska street Luther church three children survive the deceased.
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Anus
Charles Vilbreck
This Ciy
Evalina Street
Oshkowh
Charles Villwock
Christen Villwock
John Villwock
Herman Villwock
Mias Tdi Villwock
William Ginger
Whim Schivbel
Watertown
Ositkosh
Anna Macy Hebler
Oshkosh
Nlit
Kiituke
Seventh Street
Oebock
Nebragska Steret Luther Church
Flo Iives
Funeral of Mrs Sherman Set for Thursday in Moneysfield
Mrs Jone Sherman died last night from a stroke of paralysis suffered Sunday. She will be buried Thursday at 1:20 in the afternoon beside her father the late Judge Stewart. Many telegrams of condolence have been received.
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Monesfield
Ohio
Jone Sherman
Atlock
Stewart
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