Johannesburg Surrenders Amid British Advance Reports
London and Capetown dispatches describe Johannesburg near capture as British forces press from Pretoria. Kruger’s government and Boer forces retreat toward Waterval in a widening push toward the Transvaal frontier, with rail lines and mines affected and refugees spreading through the region.
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Johannesbu Kruger
Pretoria
Westmainster Gazette
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Capetown
Heidelfurg
Rai
Johannesburge
Transvaal
Volksrist
Natal
Ing
Earl of Rosslyn
Iretoria
Waterval Bove
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Gregorowski
Mareh
Ue Reuter
Hammlyn
Dna Prees
Michearts
War Office
Tard Roberts
Dully Mall
Rosslyn
Storm Sndercurrent Alters Pension Bill Passage
Amid Decoration Day activism a Strom Sndercurrent supported by ailjunrties prompted withdrawal of the Special Order, enabling the passage of 114 pension bills before adjournment at 2 10 p.m.
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Ition and
Dilfurtere
Strom
Rumors and Global Events Disturb Early 20th Century News
Fragmentary reports mix personal illness with international affairs. John Clark Ridpath’s condition is uncertain as doctors monitor a sickbed report. alongside, dispatches discuss China’s Boxer movement edict, U S troop discussions, and political tensions.
Injunction Dissolved Over Railroad Grade Change
Springfield May 31 Judge Allen in US court dissolved an injunction by Judge Schafer preventing a relocation of a roadbed grade on the Louisville Evansville and St Louis line near Phoenixville Hill. Complainants warned the change would disrupt a mine switch and raise costs, with comments on rail efficiency and operating expense.
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Allen
United States
Schafer
St. Clair
Louisville, Evansville
Capelies
Halstock
Chicago
Organiae
Charles H. Koswerth
Ananager
St Louis Railroad
Ant Kone
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Derby Stakes Held Amid Festive Jubilee Race
The Der by stakes of 6,000 Sovereigns were won by the Prince of Wales Diamond Jubilee meeting. Simondale finished second and James R. Keene's Disguise 1 finished third.
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Simondale
James R. Keene
Filipinos Raid San Miguel de Mayums Town
Five American soldiers were killed and seven captured as insurgents rushed San Miguel de Mayums in the HuJaen province north of Manila. Captain Claires D. Roberts and two privates are missing, others dead are not found. The attack occurred as U.S. troops advance toward Manila, with Ladrones reported in the area.
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Hu Jaen
Luson
Tuntey
Claires D. Roberts
San Misnel Dle Mayume
Manila
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Plague Suspected After Chinatown Corpse Found
Dr Kel investigates a Chinatown corpse in San Francisco May 21 and suspects plague after a postmortem. Inspectors face difficulties in Chinatown while confirming the outcome.
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Kellesz
Oo Chinamun
Chinatown
Ted
Tam
Warrant Issued for Taylor in Goebel Murder Case
Frankfort May 81 A bench warrant issued for former Gov Taylor based on an indictment charging him as an accessory to Goebel murder. The order came from Judge Cantrill via Circuit Clerk Ford and deputy Sheriff Suter holds the warrant.
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Ford
Cantrill
Gov. Taylor
Taylor
Goebel
Sherif Suter
Five Die in Dynamite Blast Near Forest Junction
A dynamite explosion at a residence near Forest Junction, Wisconsin killed five family members and injured a brother-in-law. Other brief items note deaths including a surgeon Truman W Miller in Chicago and a fatal train accident in Osakesh Wisconsin. The reports reflect multiple late May fatalities from accidents and a note on local officials and commemorations.
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Wis
Anguat Kroehn
Forest Junction
Hedehut
Clair
Mich
Chicago
Kentucky's Beckham Named Youngest Governor by Supreme Court
John Cripps Wickliffe Beckham, now governor of Kentucky per a supreme court ruling, becomes the nation’s youngest governor at 81. A long political career includes speaker of the house and a popular but stormy tenure. His mother will govern the mansion, linking Beckham to former Kentucky and neighboring state governors.
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Supreme Court
Kentucky
Auegust
Beckham
Charles A Wicklife
Ron Robert Wickliffe
Louisiana
Vea
William Goebel
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