Boers Guerrillas Active Across Orange River Colony
Reports from Machadodorp claim Boer guerrilla actions at several points in the Orange River colony. A convoy capture near Winburg on June 23 is noted, with hopes three to six months needed to subdue the Boers. A foreign-flagged cargo marked Dutch cheese turned out to contain army boats for the Boers.
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London
Orange River Colony
Machadodorp
Winburg
Lourenco Marquez
Timesaays
Portugues
Xpress
Machadodoro
United States
Hay
Kruger
Nooligedacht Ie
Watersabander
Fighting in South Africa reports from Lindley and surrounding actions
London reports from Lord Roberts describe June battles near Lindley Ficksburg and Vachkop Splitkop with casualties: several officers and men killed or wounded, and a prisoner of the Boers. Methuen pursued near the Vaal river capturing 6000 sheep and 600 cattle seized by the Boers. Springs, Johannesburg railway terminus, was attacked. the Canadian regiment repelled the assault with no casualties.
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London
War Office
Lord Roberts
Pretoria
Paget
Lindley
Grenfell
Dreiper
Brabant
Ficksburg
Boye
Methuen
Vachkop
Splitkop
Hunter
Vaal River
Springs
Johannesburg
North
Chairman Not Chosen At Convention In Kansas City
Kansas City reports the convention has not yet named a temporary chairman with names like D A Roge and Charles S Thomas suggested for that role. Tennessee representative James D Richardson is proposed for permanent chairman due to past duties. Lincoln reporters detail Bryan not planning to attend and Kansas City Star urged otherwise. former Senator David B Hill heads to Kansas City with a luck cane noted by onlookers.
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D. A. Roge
Milwaukee
Charles 8. Thomas
Colorado
James D. Richardson
Tennessee
Chicago
White
Lincoln, Neb
Lindsay
The
Bryan
Albany
N. Y
David B. Hill
College boat races set for tomorrow on the Hudson
The schedule lists four oared events at Poughkeepsie with entries from Columbia Cornell and Penn. The three main races begin at four, five, and six oclock featuring university four oared shells freshman eight and university eight. Trophies include the Seaman cup Kennedy cup and Stewards cup for one year.
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Poughkeepsie
University
Columbia
Cornell
Pennsylvania
Wisconsin
Georgetown
Louis L. Seaman
Cornell University
Davidson Kennedy
University of Pennsylvania
Francis S. Bangs
Columus University
President McKinley Leaves Washington for Wanton Ohio
President McKinley departed Washington at 7 50 pm aboard the Pennsylvania Roach, bound for Wanton, Ohio, for several weeks. Secretary Cortelyou and Dr P M Hixey accompanied him, along with four White House stenographers. The president appeared well and in good spirits.
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Washington Fenn
Wirs
McKinley
Washington
Pennsylvania
Wanton
Ohio
Cortelyou
P.M. Hixey
Whits House
Section Hands Killed by Train Near Hopewell
Three section hands employed by the Baltimore Ohio Railroad were struck by an east bound train near Hopewell New Jersey. Two men were instantly killed and one injured in the incident. The report notes the workers were engaged in track work at the time of the tragedy.
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New York
Hopewell
N. J
Remarkable ring with a tale of romance and ruin
A London owner preserves a tiny musical ring once worn by a Franco–Royalist prisoner who faced the guillotine. The ring sang a tune from inside the chamber, and after a blood clot was cleaned, it resumed its song. The item links to the Temple family and a Genoa-made work of art.
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Mr. Temple
London
Richard Temple
Spirit Land
France
Louis
Marie Antoinette
Genoa
Temple
Byrnes and Crooks Ties in Old New York Case
A fire captain recounts how ex superintendent Tom Byrnes used a crook watch to clear a false burglary conviction. A key witness misidentified a stationery store owner as the burglar. Byrnes’ detectives linked the real culprit through notes, leading to a five year sentence for Red Jack and exonerating the innocent man.
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New York
Byrnes
Tom Byrnes
Mrs. Jenks
Hudson
Miss Smith
Misa Smith
Bounty Grand Jury
Tere
Byrn
Tarrytown
Brosdway
Red Jack
Hymoes
Jack
Crooks
York Sun
Public Playground In Small Orices Prom The Christian Register
The public playground idea endures as a remedy for idle summer months in tenement districts. Parks alone fail without nearby access. supervised yards with flowers, toys, and trained caretakers offer healthy activity, discipline, and moral benefit for children, with community effort supporting supplies and care.
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Vic
Tony
Sollie
Patey
Sisyphus
Sallie
Cood
Gre
Sconart
Boards of Education
Sany
Hosie
Rachael
Morro Castle
Public Playground Aids Tenement Children With Crafts And Care
An article extols public playgrounds and summer programs for tenement children. It praises clean clothing, neatness, varied games, and storytelling. Sewing classes and handcrafts teach deftness and patience, despite staffing and class-gradation challenges.
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Ublic
Adam
Tte Ieee
What We're All Coming To
Northside enters Manchester's home and finds his friend agitating the cradle as the two discuss reaching bedrock in a terse exchange. The Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph records the moment with regional flair.
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Northside
Manchester
Pittsburg
Not Just What She Meant In Daily Quest For Joy
A dialogue from the Chicago Times Herald portrays a man pledging to do something daily to increase happiness and a woman marveling at his secluded life. The exchange reflects a gaze into personal motives and social habits.
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Chicago Times- Herald
Improper by Proxy
A fragment from the Chicago Record quotes a person recalling a startling remark about Judge Jenkinson and a street sighting of a man resembling him eating peanuts, reflecting a moment of social rumor.
Back Reef Zoology Quiz Sparks Herbivory Debate
A witty exchange on classification of a cat prompts a playful debate. The learned man asks whether a cat is herbivorous, carnivorous, or omnivorous. The other man yawns and concludes the cat is merely vociferous, highlighting humorous rhetoric in a Washington Star item.
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Washington
Love on Wheels Starts Bridal Automobiling Journey
The Chicago Tribune notes Keyrank and his bride began their wedding journey in a horseless carriage as they motor off amid affectionate chatter.
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Keyrank
Chicago Tribune
Portland Post Office Schedule of Arrivals and Departures
The Portland post office lists daily arrivals and departures for mail service with times for rail connections including Maine Central Railroad and Grand Trunk Railway. Intermediate offices and connections are noted for Farmington Skowhegan Montreal and other towns with specific arrival and closing times.
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Grand Trunk Railroad
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Portland & Mochester Railroad
Cumberland Mills
Gorham and
Meathrook
Saccaruppa
South Portland
Willard
Cape Cottage
Dloga
Pleasantdale
Cash Corner
Usama
Coal sale notice with Lehigh coal varieties
It urges buying coal early before house cleaning time and lists Lehigh coals Hazleton Flowery Brook Special Hard Reading plus free burning coals Franklin English American Capnels Poca hontas and Georges Creek Cumberland. Orders are invited at 76 Commercial St. and 70 Exchange St.
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Franklin
Capnels
Pocahontas
Georges Creek
Cumberland
Advan
Timetable Details for Island Landings and Peaks Line
The notice lists sailing times for Forest City Landing Peaks for Inna Cushing's Island and nearby piers with multiple daily departures. It notes late-night hours and specifies nights to Gem Theatre with tickets sold via the line. Delays are unavoidable and schedules may change without notice.
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Cushing's Island
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Great Diamond Islands
Trefethens
Peaks Island
Poner
Forest City Landing
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Gem Thaire
W. T. Goding
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Daily Press distribution points across Maine and nearby states
The Daily Press is available at numerous newsstands and retailers including E. W. Roberts 109 Congress Street, Feasonden 626 Wibbey, and McKim 606 Congress. It lists many outlets in Portland and across Maine such as Bangor, Brunswick, Lewiston, Augusta, and Saco, plus depots on Maine Central Grand Trunk and Portland & Rochester trains. Branches extend to New Hampshire and beyond with agents and station kiosks in multiple towns.
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A. _ Sprague, & McKim
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Congres Area
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Allen
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Peaws Island
H. D. Mokencor
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Portland Pier
G. A. Easimen
Faimont Preble
Congress Square
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