Relief of Mafeking Reported From London
London reports Mafeking relief announced in Commons by Sir James Kitton with later dispatches from Cape Town and Lorenzo Marques describing mobile engagements and prisoner captures. Subsequent bulletins note continued operations near Dannhauser and Kroonstad as Buller and Roberts force movements toward relief and end to siege.
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Associated Press
London
House of Commons
James Kitton
Yorkshire
West Riding
Colne Valley
Mafeking
War Office
Lord Roberts
Kromstad
Buller
Bigearsberge
Kamara
Baden-Powell
Lorenzo Marques
England
Tuller
Naw
Dannhauger
Roberte
Vaal
Tragic Steamer Massacre Aboard the Prince Carl
Details from Koping Sweden report a lone passenger on the Prince Carl firing on passengers and crew after midnight near Koning. He stabbed the captain and a lady passenger, wounded the mate, and shot four card players in the smoking saloon before fleeing by boat. Five were wounded and one killed, police took victims at Stockholm harbor. A Swed ish trader later said a man named Gronkbek bought two revolvers to test fire. The Daughters of the American Revolution plan their annual meeting tomorrow at three with Mrs Ben Stomper on Algoma. Officers to be elected.
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Orezy Paancager Cregtes Panto
Associated Press
Copenhagen
Koping
Sweden
Prince Carl
Koning
Stockholm
Berance
Prince Carl Waa
Carl
Argo
Gronkbek
Daughters of the American Revoluton
Ben Stomper
Algoma Mre
AP board elects officers after resignation of Mr Stone
Chicago May 17 The Associated Press board elected officers after Mr Stone resigned as secretary and general manager following shareholders decision. New president is Charles W Knapp and Charles S Dick is elected general manager. Executives include Harrison Canby Otis and Samuel Bowles.
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Associated Press
Chicapo
Constste
Messrs
Victor F. Lawson
M. HM. DeYoung
Arthur Jenkins
Charles R. Knipp
L. Markbret
A. J. Barr
Clark Howell
E. P. Call
Edward Rosewater
George Thompson
Charles H. Grasly
Victor H. Lawson
Charles W. Knupp
Harrison Cany Otla
Samuel Bowles
Springfeld
Mass
Melvillan Line
Charles 3. Diehl
John R. Walsh
Lawson
Knapp
Howell
Barr and
Call
Mr. Stone
Timois
Supreme Court
Charles $. Dick
Memager
River and harbor bill discussed in House remarks
In Washington May 17 the house ran through a debate on a special river and harbor bill. Chairman Burton of Ohio seeks unanimous consent for emergencies surveys diversions and appropriations. The bill totals 1 000 000 with diversions and faces questions on Yaquina Bay Oregon and possible abandonment. The motion to go into committee of the whole passed.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
House
Burton
Ohio
River and Harbor Committee
Clark
Mie
Berry
Kentucky
Richardson
Yaquina Day
Oregon
Plucky Engineer Foils Train Robbery Near Glade Creek
A Texas and Pacific passenger train near Glade Creek was halted by two would-be robbers around midnight. Fireman Dobbs was forced to open the throttle. Engineer Jaquiah leapt to safety and sped away, thwarting the robbers as the train continued to Long View with all aboard unharmed.
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Folle
Texas
Associated Press
St. Louis
Pout Dispatch
Long View
Texas & Pacife
Glade Creek
Dobbs
Jaquiah
Paris Banks Raise 16 Million From New York Financiers
New York reports that Paris bankers through the Bank of France secured a 16 million dollar loan from New York lenders to fund Paris exposition projects. The move aims to avoid delays in enterprises and maintain financial stability amid a rich French gold reserve.
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Associated Press
New York
Paris
Bank of France
France
Europe
la Gascogne
Havre
M. George Benoly
Mexico
Barker calls on McKinley as Populist nominee backs anti Bryan
Wharton Barker, nominee for president of the Cincinnati convention of the Middle-of-the-Road Populists, visits President McKinley and argues that no Cincinnati nomination can push Bryan out. He estimates Bryan's vote at 5.1 to 5.5 million with Populist gains and notes shifts from Democratic ranks will not compensate. He says eastern states could tilt if a German or other Eastern man topped the Democratic ticket, and that the campaign will focus on transportation expansion and other live issues rather than money.
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Wharton Barker
Vialla
Associated Press
Washington
BD. C
Cincinnati
McKinley
Barker
Bryan
New York
New Jersey
Maryland
Delaware
Charge of conspiracy in Havana post office scandal
Havana May 17 The Havana postmaster E P Thompson and deputy auditor W H Reeves with Cuban clerks Edward Moya and Jorge Mascaro are charged with conspiracy. They allegedly worked to shield financial agent C F Neely by altering vouchers and books with supplier Rich prepared to testify for the government.
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Havana
Associated Press
E. P. Thompson
W. H. Reeves
Island
Edward Moya
Jorge Mascaro
Stamp Department
Corydon Rich
C. F. W. Neely
Posts
Thompson
Neely
EXTRA FREAUTIONS TO PREVENT IMIGRANT LANDING IN HAWAII
Washington May 17. Commissioner General Powderly moves to set up an immigrant inspection system in the Hawaiian Islands. F Ch Larned will go to Honolulu to study conditions and establish a full system like that in the United States. George E Baldwin named immigrant inspector at Honolulu sails soon. Roma Dobler to go to Porto Rico for island conditions. Congress must authorize before an inspection system can deport undesired aliens.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Powderly
Hawaiien Islands
F. CH. Larned
Immigration Bureau
Honolulu
George TE. Baldwin
Ven@ulu
Roma Dobler
Meow York
Porto Rico
Porto Ream
Ammunition Forwarding Grievous at Kumas
Accra May 17 The difficulty in forwarding ammunition worsens the situation at Kumas as native carriers refuse to proceed there at any price. The dispatch notes growing danger and disruption of supply chains amid local resistance and security concerns.
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Kurmensk
Associate Press
Acra
Gold Coast
Kumas
No Bishop as Yet in Final Methodist Election Ballot News
Chicago May 17 The Methodist Episcopal general conference entered its third and fourth ballots seeking two more general superintendents. J W E Bowen the colored candidate dropped in support while Dr Berry also fell back. Voters approved cutting dual and triple secretaries in church benevolence agencies. Balloting totals across rounds ranged with Berry Hamilton Moore Kelley Bowen Neely Bashford and Spellmeyer among leading names. The day closed amid votes counted and motions debated.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Methodist Episopal Church
J. W. BE. Bowen
Dr. Berry
Board of General Superintendents
J. W. E. Bowen
Xam
Berry
Epworth Hersil
F. Berry
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D. TH. Moore
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HL Spellmeyer
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T. R Neely
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Palmer
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D. H. Moore
W. W. Kelly
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T. B. Neely
C. J. Littl
Bishop McCabe
Subcommittee Named on Idaho Strike Troubles
Washington May 17 The chair of the Idaho strike inquiry committee, Hull, announced a subcommittee to draft reports on the subject. Republicans Dick of Ohio Mach of Wiscon sin Capron of Rhode Island join Democrats Lentz of Ohio and Hay of Virginia. Majority expected to confer. minority may diverge on some Agral principles.
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Uratt
Idaho
Y Associated Press
Washington, D. GC
Hull
Corny d
Fire destroys Fowler Co plant in Marion Indiana
Fire today destroyed the Fowler Co plant, a large factory in Marion, and Norton’s grocery store. About 100 people lost work. losses estimated at $40,000 with $14,000 insured.
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Marion
Ind
Fowler Co. Sectionary Company
Wands Factoriaa
Norton
Rev W A Echols Dies During Presbyterian Assembly
Rev W A Echols of Middlespot Ohio, a commissioner to the Presbyterian general assembly, collapsed and died at 10:30 am in the Washington and Compton Avenue church. The assembly opened with about 112th annual meeting, and candidates for moderator and permanent clerk were discussed as more than 1,000 delegates gathered from northern western states and abroad. The death cast a pall over opening exercises and delayed proceedings.
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Associated Press
St. Louis
W. A. Echols
Middlespoot
Ohio
Presbyterian
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Athens
Desbytery
Washington and Compton Avenue Presbyterian Church
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Imo
Washington and Compton Averrue Presbyterian Church
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Central
South China
North China
India
Assembly
Willham E. Mfoure
Columbus
Dchols
Leo
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Mal. Worrall
Damville
J. 2. Claton
Cate Sant
General Assembly
Dchola
Craig
McGernick Theological Seminary
Mussau
Fomn Ching
Washington
Compton Avenue Presbeterian
R. F. Sample
Moder Mor
P.m
Chattanomge
Tenn
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Thin City
Pennsylvania
California
Rand
Towa
Lansinna
Halsell
Locomotive Explosion Fatalities Reported at Bols Illinois
A May morning blast destroyed a locomotive attached to a Union Pacific Central passenger train in Bols Illinois, fatally injuring the engineer and fireman while all passengers escaped unharmed. The incident disrupted service as investigators began inquiries into the blast.
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Bols
Ill
Christening of Duke of York's Son Patrick in Windsor Chapel
London May 17 the vow of the duke and duchess of York for their son christened Patrick was performed in Windsor private chapel with Queen Victoria the prince and princess of Wales and other royal members present. Prince Albert of Prussia represented Emperor William guiding one of the infant's godfathers.
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Duke of York
Prince Patrick
Associated Press
London
Duke
Duchess of York
Macch
Patrick
Windsor
Queen Victoria
Prince and Princess of Wales
Duchess of
Comenaught
Duchess of Fife
Duke of Cambridge
Prince Albert of
Prussia
Duchy of Bronwick
Emperor William of
Germany
Wardens Crack Down On Illicit Net Caught Bass Shipment
Deputy Wardens Bissinger and Brnawn seized thirteen barrels of net caught white bass at five this morning while tracking shipments from Oshkosh to Green Bay. Edward O'rien, a local drayman, was found unloading illegal fish at the Chicago & Northwestern freight depot. Wardens report further that shipments have bypassed depot hours, prompting state officials to notify railroad superintendents and press for intervention.
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Brnawn
Edward O'rien
Frelght
Chicago & Northwestern
Butte Des Moins
Green Bay
Che Elty
Frank Bissinger
Northwestern Railway
Wine Acioris
Gbinsinger
Wrooth Packing Company
Groep Bay
Booth Company
Booth
Ifish
Ratliway
Northwestern Road
Northwestern
St. Paul
Jotal
Northweerten
Aor
Bissinecer
Joon
Custody Granted in Conrad Fecker Case to Gerry Society
In a New York Supreme Court decision Justice Leventritt awarded custody of Conrad Benjamin Fecker to the Gerry Society. The child, alleged kidnapped by Charles Fecker and taken to Europe, was with the Milwaukee industrial home when Mrs. Amber Canyon Fecker reclaimed him. Legal actions and guardianship disputes have persisted through the court, with the Gerry Society empowered to take the child under Milwaukee institution instructions.
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Gerry Society
Associated Press
New York
Supreme Court
Leventritt
Conrad Benjamin Fecker
Gerry Sociely
Charles Fecker
Europe
Fecker
Mra
Amber Canyon
Taothar
Conrad
Milwaukee
Prope
Steamer in Distress Off New Jersey Coast
An unknown steamer is in distress off Ocean City New Jersey with continuous whistle blasts. Local fire stations searched toward Carsons Inlet and Great Eye harbor as foul weather hinders location. No additional details on vessel identity or destination are available. Also reported a wreck near Port Hastings of the British steamer Semantha with her crew safely landed.
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New Jersey
Associated Press
Ocean City
N. J
Carsons Inlet
Great Eye Harbor
Philadelphia
Maritime Exchange
Semantha
Port Hastings
Whater
Cantala Simmons
Aitramichl, N. By
Senate Confers on District Aid and War Questions
May 11 report notes Senate agrees to further conference on the District of Columbia appropriation bill and passes a pension for General Robert G Dyronforts. A resolution asks the secretary of war to state how many Filipinos have been killed wounded and captured since hostilities began. Debate covers postmaster costs and subsidies, with leaders Wolcott Platt and others present.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Senate
District of Columbia
Auiwer
Hate
Milne
Perkins
California
Tillman
South Carolina
Robert G. Dyronforts
Jones
Arkansas
Secretary of War
Howtill Iles
Ucah
Platt
Connecticut
Cuba
Bacon
Georghi
Settlement Near In St Louis Street Car Strike
May 17 report from St Louis says an agreement between the street railway workers executive committee and the transit company officials remains unsettled after the grievance committee proposal was rejected. A new meeting is planned to address reinstatement terms, with the union seeking conditions on workers guilty of crimes since the strike began. Only about half of the city lines are in operation today, with fewer cars running than usual.
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London
War Office
Buller
Dannhauser
New Castle
Fitch
Elandsiaagre
Glancoe
Natal
Hthhe
St. Louis Transit Company
Fischer denies Boer envoy statements in press interview
Abraham Fischer, one of the Boer envoys, says a published statement attributing indiscreet admissions to the group is false in every material particular. He recounts meeting an American on a steamer who expressed sympathy, denies speaking for his colleagues, and questions an American appeal in Cape Town to ignore the envoys.
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Preas
New York
Abraham Fischer
London
Fischer
O'Connor
Wessels
Wolmarans
Cape Town
Disastrous Fire at Wellston
Wellston Ohio May 17 One of the most disastrous fires in years swept Broadway destroying the opera house city hall Schaffs grocery Binghams sachutery and Dr Dertings office Incendiary in origin the loss is about 450000 covered by insurance and marks the seventh fire in a week
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Wellston
Ohio
Opera House
City Hall
Schaff
Bingham's Sachutery
Dr. Derting
Weather Update for Wisconsin Tonight and Friday
Forecast shows threatening and cool conditions with northeast winds and rising temperatures. Early morning readings around 3 am indicate unsettled air, with daytime highs likely in the mid 70s and clear to partly cloudy skies later.
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Wisconsin
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