Ice firm branded unlawful combination in New York
New York Attorney General J C Davis ruled the American Ice Company an unlawful combination restraining trade and announced plans to seek a court order to halt its New York operations. He detailed preexisting agreements between Knickerbocker and Consolidated Ice to monopolize regional trade and dock control, inflating ice prices. He suggested possible grand jury inquiry into city officials’ ties, but offered no governor action.
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New York
J. C. Davis
American Ice Company
New York City
Tam
Knickerbocker and Consolidated Ice Companies
Consolidated
City of
Knickerbocker
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Washington
American Ice Com
J.C. Davies
Maine Republicans Choose Hill in Maine Governor Nomination Caucus
In Augusta a caucus of over 1000 delegates instructed the Bangor state convention to back Hon. John F. Hill for governor. County conventions urged support for P. O. Vickery as senator and for Joseph H. Manley and Edwin C. Dudley as legislators.
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Augusta
Maine
Bangor
John F. Hill
P. O. Vickery
Joseph H. Manley
Edwin C. Dudley
Pione
Boxers Active Near Pekin as Diplomats Consider Action
Chinese secret society members known as the Boxers continue drills near Pekin while Imperial court leaders urge caution and diplomats weigh potential measures. The unrest signals possible international intervention as tensions rise in the capital.
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Shangha
Mey &4
Rea Oe
Abe Jo Ie Maranans
Machine Shop Fire Burns Robbins Plant in Gardiner
The Robbins Machine Shop at Bridge and High streets in Gardiner burned tonight, risking spread to nearby properties. Loss to building and machinery exceeds 16,000 dollars with patterns and specs in the upper story unrecoverable. Fire originated in the engine room, origin unknown, building valued at 15,000 with most machinery insured.
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Gardiner
Robbins
Bridge and
High Streets
Bas
Kennebec River
The Lie Passed. Elections in Methodist General Conference
Chicago May 4 reports lively debates in the Methodist general conference Agents of Eastern and Western Book concerns named The conference abolished the office of secretary of the Epworth league and refused another for the Sunday school society It reconsidered abolishing secretaries for benevolences specifically the Freedman's Aid and Southern Education society The discussion grew bitter over the race question and adjourned sine die at 12 30 o'clock Tuesday morning
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Chicago
Methodist General Conference
Epworth League
Sunday
Freedman's Aid
Southern Education Society
Straight March to Pretoria Forces Advance to Vaal
London reports Gen. French has reached Prospect station five miles north of the Rhenoster river as Boers retreat toward the Vaal. Gen. Hamilton assists in the advance with Roberts near behind. Despatch dated Wednesday 28 says Boers intend to fight to the death and natives say two guns are buried in the Rhenoster river.
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London
French
Prospect Station
Rhenoster River
Vaal
Rhenoster
Pretoria
Ian Hamilton
Techos
Roberts
Four Lives Lost in Gale at Astoria May Day Storm
Reports from Astoria indicate more than four lives may have been lost as a fierce gale swept the coast yesterday. The storm produced extreme winds that tied with the season’s worst for this area, as meteorologists tracked the high velocity approaching the shores.
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GALE
Astoria
Ore
Yester
Storia
Weather Bureau
Jeffries and Sharkey Agree to World Championship Bout
Articles of agreement signed in New York set a 2 1/2 round world championship bout between James J. Jeffries and Thomas Sharkey to occur on or before August 26 at a venue offering the largest financial inducement.
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New York
James J. Jeffries
Thomas Sharkey
Local forecast for Friday and Saturday in New England
Boston on May 24 reports cloudy weather with light rain and cooler conditions and easterly winds. May 24 forecast for Friday and Saturday predicts showers, partly cloudy skies, and fresh north to northwest winds across New England.
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Boston
Washington
New England
Local Portland Weather Report from May 1900
Weather bureau records show 6am readings with unclear figures 60 day point 43 humidity 74 wind NE. Cloudy conditions noted with maximum and minimum temperatures and wind velocity values partially garbled.
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Portland
Weather Observations May M Report
The weather bureau yesterday May M records at 8 p m meridian time report cloudy skies. Temperature and wind direction are noted for this section with observations in a typical order.
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Agricultural Department Weather Bureau
Meridan
A Boer Hunt and British Crescent Near the Vaal
London reports Lord Roberts delayed at the Rhenoster River due to deep, fordless water. British forces form a crescent near the Vaal with French cavalry left and Hamilton mounted right, Methuen advancing up the Vaal. Boer activity includes destroying bridges, reports of 6000 British near Vrederfort, and plagues fears in Durban troops.
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London
Lord Roberts
Rhenoster
Kroonstad
Vaal
Lord Methuen
Vrederfort
Parys
Free
Pretoria
Lourenco Marques
Ledenburg
Natal
Darmel
Mount Prospect
Lord Dundonald
Firmstones
Tagomog
Schoenshoogte
Laing
Nek
Neece
Washbank
Dundee
Buller
Newcastle
Earl de la Warr
Kane
Gazette
Durban
Town guard parade sparks colonial relief cheers in market
An enthusiastic crowd in the market witnessed the town guard form up as colonials celebrated relief of the place. Residents hailed the achievement with strong support and pride, marking a key moment of local solidarity.
Rioting at St Louis streetcar strike ends in gunfire
May 24 in St Louis saw a quiet day after rioting until night when a streetcar carrying armed men stopped near Union Station. The car opened fire on the crowd injuring motorman John S. Harding, a bystander, and Donald Watta, a striker, was seriously wounded. An unknown bystander sustained a light wound.
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St. Louis
Union Station
Tsar Oe
John 5
Harding
Donald Watta
Maine Athletes Set School Records In Annual Meet
Old Town May 24 The seventh annual meet of the University of Maine Athletic Association was held on campus. Samuel Thompson set a college record in the 120 yards hurdles at 16.28 seconds and Arthur Jones threw 88 feet 8 inches in the 16 pound shot put. Howard Hatch led multiple events including the 100 and 440 yards with sprint wins, Lyons claimed the 1 mile, Henry French the two mile, Samuel Thompson also won the 120 yard hurdles, and G H Davis won the running broad jump. Ernest Watson took the discus title.
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Oldtown
University of Maine Athletic Association
Samuel Thompson
Arthur Jones
Howard Hatch
Arthur Silver
Us Lyons
Henry French
Arthur
Surumn Bryump
R. Davis
Richt
G. H. Davis
Ernest Watson
Rum War Spurs Price Cut Beer Free Offer In Gardiner
In Gardiner on May 4 the rum war widens as dealers cut beer price to five cents a glass and some give it away. Mayor Patten orders the price restored. Deputy Marshal Andrews to enforce it. Civic League plans action amid heavy criticism of authorities and local businessmen call it a farce.
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Gardiner
Randolph
Patten
Marshal Andrews
Civic League
Boston Bunched Its Hits to Beat Cincinnati
Boston defeated Cincinnati 7 to 4 with Boston batters Glers and Corcoran keying the offense while Willis handled a lame arm but remained effective. Cincinnati's fielding errors and poor base hits contributed to the loss in a 10 inning matchup between St. Louis and Philadelphia also noted.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Boston
Marin
Willis
Glers
Corcoran
Cincinati
Deputy Sheriff Returns to Murder Mystery Case at South Berwick
Batteford May 4 Deputy Sheriff Miles of Saco rejoined the South Berwick murder inquiry tonight resuming work. The coroner's jury will convene Saturday with no definite verdict expected yet. Miles points to a single suspect but declines to name him, and predicts arrests will wait until after the inquest ends.
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Batteford
Miles
Saco
South Berwick
Bates Ties Tufts In Lone Boston Ball Tilt
Medford Mass May Pre game storm aside Bates and Tufts played an eight inning ball game that ended in a 11 to 11 tie. Tufts led 11 to 5 after five innings before Bates rallied with decisive seventh and eighth innings including three home runs. Tufts fielding proved stronger though Bates compiled seven errors and Bates batters totaled six late runs to reach the draw. Batteries Woodworth and Fiske for Tufts Hussey Allen and Stone for Bates.
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Medford
Mass
Tufts
Bates
Scnm
hite—Tufts
Bate Bates
Woodworth and Fiske
Hussey, Allen and
Stone
Republicans Surrender in Kentucky Auditor Transfer
Frankfort May 24 Republicans surrender as Auditor Sweeney informs Democratic Auditor Coulter that state records and the office in the state house will be turned over immediately. Other Republican officials are expected to follow within a day or two.
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Ali Ferrouh-Bey
State Department
Hay
Griscom
Porte
Ahmed Pasha
Purkish
Na Department
U. S
Albany
Mediterranean
Frankfort
Sweeney
Coulter
State House
Court of Appeals
Plan for delegation tour after Washington trip
The group will stay in Washington and begin a westward tour after next Tuesday. Mr. Fischer of the delegation is busy outlining the victory and its formal details remain undeveloped. They may speak at pro Boer meetings and avoid precise statements to prevent misinterpretation.
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Achipapen
Washington
West
Fischer
Ohio
Java
Queen's Birthday Dinner At British Embassy
Washington sec The anniversary of the late Victoria was celebrated at the British embassy last night with a dinner hosted by Lord and Lady Pauncefote for attaches of the embassy and several other friends.
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Washington
Sec
Victoria
Lord
Pauncefote
Anti-Imperialists Hold Mass Meeting in New York
A large gathering at Cooper Union, sponsored by the Anti-Imperialists of New York, urged an anti-Philippi ne policy. Speakers included George S. Boutwell of Massachusetts and Captain Patrick O Farrell of Washington, with Ernest H Cresby among those present.
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New York
Philippines
Cooper Union
Ernest H. Cresby
Geory S.boutwell
Massachusetts
Nu Sehurs
Capt
Patrick O' Farrell
Washington
Mafeking Relief Forces Enter Mafeking May 17
The British relieving force occupied Mafeking at 8 o'clock on Thursday May 17. The garrison withdrew with 12 pounders and pom-poms and engaged McMufflin's Boer defenders who offered light resistance. Col Powell allowed the garrison to strike back as the relief column advanced, while civilians surged to witness the scene and Lady Sarah Wilson cheered the troops.
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Mafeking
Vila Kimberley
McMufflin
Col
Powell
Sarah Wilson
Celebrations Mark Queen's Birthday in London
London observed Queen's Birthday with festive rejoicing and bright displays. The celebrations featured unusually radiant ceremonies and widespread public participation, reflecting strong imperial pride and global recognition of the occasion.
Cotton brokers fail in Macon for about sixteen thousand
Macon Georgia May 24 T J Palmer cotton brokers of this city failed for about 16000 dollars a few months earlier the firm had failed for about 80000 dollars. The suspension of Price McCormick Co is thought to have caused the failure.
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Macon
T. J & Palmer
Price
McCormick & Co
Chinese Ministers Remain Amid Questions Over Tires
unclear fragment discusses Chinese ministers staying in position while questions persist about tires and related issues. No verifiable events, dates, or named entities clearly present.
Reforms in Cuba announced with posts bureau voided
Havana May 244 Mr Bristow acting director general of posts abolishes the solicitors bureau appoints a law clerk and a stenographer saving 2700 annually Gen Wood orders complete overhaul of every department on the island no further reforms promised
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Havana
Bristow
Wood
Island
Belmont Stakes Thrills With Photo Finish At Morris Park
New York May Belmont Stakes at Morris Park delivered an exciting finish as Ku a Thrim captured the $16,000 first prize in the principal race of the day.
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New York
Morris Park
Mob Attack at Athens Jail Sparks Violence
A mob in Athens Ohio stormed the jail injuring guards and attacking a Black inmate. The incident began after rumors of misconduct, with authorities reporting multiple injuries and heightened tensions as officers defended the facility.
Plague in South Africa Report Sparks Precautions
An extraordinary issue reports bubonic plague presence in South Africa. Local authorities impose precautionary measures as health officials confirm cases and urge vigilance to curb spread. Public health agencies coordinate with regional leaders to monitor contacts and restrict travel where needed.
Woman limits wood use after Benson’s sample burn
A curious neighbor story follows a woman who refuses wood after trying a large ten cent Benson’s sample. She valued watching chimney smoke even as she started a fire, claiming charcoal produces no smoke. The ad notes all grocers carry Benson’s charcoal.
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Benson
Temporary Eyewear After Illness Warns Eye Health
Talk No. 202 advises all children wear glasses for weeks after severe illness such as measles, whooping cough, diphtheria, or scarlet fever. Eyes grow weak during convalescence and need support to prevent permanent damage. timely use of glasses strengthens muscles and restores normal vigor.
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Merces
Pecial Department For Savings
Cullen C. Chapman
Thomas H. Eaton
C. Chapman
Sethl Larrabee, Steadman
Perley P. Burnham
M. Edwards
James F. Hawkes
Osgood William M. Marks
Adam P. Leighton
Stearns
1000 Stearns
Oren Hooper
Sloane
Oren Hooper’s Sons
Maine Artificial Stone CO
Kennebec Street
J.& KR
W. Higgins
Robert Lucas
Chandler
South Carolina
Tillman
Jon
Congress
Lee Company
Atty
Gen. Davis
Ernor
Apollinaris
THE
Queen OF
Table Waters
Herdimer
Brea Ming
Methodist
Local Weather Report
Louise
U. OF M
Orena
Prohibition
Hub Men
Hahen
Wilts
Atps. Louis
Philadel
Pittsby
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
Per
Middletown
Dartmouth
Wealeyan
San Francisco
Morrow
Waitt and Bond
Blackstones
Burbank, Douglass & Co
Havan
Russia
Velor
Univer — Ee
Cuba
Athens
Mainiem Gardiner
South Africa
Center & McDowell
Congress Street
A.M. Wentworth
Practical Optician
Congress St
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