Boers on the retreat as British pursue in South Africa
London reports a running fight with Boer forces retreating from the Orange Free State while General French’s mounted troops and infantry press the pursuit. Cronje reportedly killed and Lord Rosslyn captured. Hamilton advances toward Thaba N’Chu as Roberts warns of efficient allied forces.
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Cronje
Lord Rossyth
Hamilton
Thaba N’chu
London
Orange Free State
French
Generais Pale Carew
Chermside
Rundle
Despitches
Aliwal
Jeff Wepener
Bioemfontein
Brantford
Thaba Neh
Tucker
Glen
Pretoria
Lord Rosslyn
Leraetspoort
Sanna
Thaba
Neebu
Thaba N'chu
Dewetsdorp
Thaba N'ehu
Grandfort
Samalidell Station
Karee Siding
Brandfort
Lord Roberts
Boshof
Lord Methuen
Hunter
Natal
Bloemfontein
Kimberley
Flandsiaagte
Bultfontein
Hoopstad
Kelly-Kenny
Dewetedorp
Dewet
Johannesburg
Bloemffontein
Ian Hamilton
Israel
Poort
Ridley
Smith- Dorrien
Marehall
Grahamstown
Hanna Denies It and Says He Never Promised to Vote for Quay
Cleveland April M reads like a political clash as Hanna disputes claims about promising to back Quay. The piece notes motive attacks and references to Mr Guay and opponents in a tense ballot context.
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Quay
Fragmented legal notice on wartime rail safety case
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a legal matter involving a railway, a person named Menlion, and a courthouse or authority. Details are unclear but indicate a court or tribunal proceeding connected to rail safety or wartime transport.
Indiana Republicans nominate state ticket in Indianapolis
At the Indiana Republican convention in Indianapolis on April 26, Colonel W. T. Durbin of Anderson won the nomination for governor after seven ballots. The ticket named includes Durbin for governor Newton Gilbert for lieutenant governor U S Grant? Tiunt for secretary of state M Hewart for auditor Leopold Levy for treasurer W J Taylor for attorney general F L Jones for superintendent of public instruction John H Jordan L H Monke as supreme court judges and Fairbanks Beveraire as United States senators.
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Indianapolis
W. T. Durbin
Anderson
Durbin
J. l. Griffiths
Griffithe
Winfield T. Durbin
Newton Gilbert
U. Tiunt
M. Hewart
Leopold Levy
W. J. Taylor
F. L. Jones
Supreme Court
John H. Jordan
L. H. Monke
Dolewito
United States
Fairbanks and
Bevertaire
Mount
Charles 8. Hanly
Roosevelt Out of the Race for Vice Presidency
Theodore Roosevelt, governor of New York, declared on Wednesday he would rather be in private life than serve as vice president. He called the vice presidential position unalterable and said he would be a candidate for New York governor if the Republicans nominate him there, believing he could aid the party and the public more in that post.
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Chicago
Theodore Roosevelt
New York
Weday
United States
New
John D Long Named for Vice President at Mass Convention
Massachusetts Republicans meet at Boston Music Hall to select delegates for the National Convention in Philadelphia next June. John D Long, former governor and secretary of the navy, is named as the Republican vice presidential candidate prospect. The platform supports retaining Spanish acquisitions and upholds the gold standard.
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Massachusetts
Secretary of the Navy
Senator Hoar
Boston
Philadelphia
Music Hall
John D. Long
Fred H. Gillett
Springfield
Hoar
Spain
Motors on the Towpath First Electric Canal Propulsion Test
The first electric motor for propulsion on the Delaware and Raritan canal arrived in Trenton. The mobile motor will tow boats along the towpath at about five miles per hour, replacing mule power and promising lower costs and faster transit. The Erie Canal Electric Traction company supplies the motors, and the canal is run by the Pennsylvania Railroad company.
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Trenton
Delaware and Raritan Canal
Delaware and Raritan
Erie Canal Electric Traction Company
Henry W. Dunn
Canal Company
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
President McKinley En Route to Washington From Canton
President McKinley and party travel from Canton toward Washington with a nighttime stop of about thirty five minutes. The presidential car was attached to the popular train of the Pennsylvania line for the capital, and he did not alight or receive visitors during the short halt.
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Pittsburg
McKinley
Jarty
Canton
Washington
Primident
Pinnaylvamla
Mrs Adams Acquitted in Cincinnati Tragedy
Mrs Adams is acquitted on the charge related to the drowning of her husband in Cincinnati Ohio. The court found the actions claimed as self defense, noting the couple had two children and the husband’s alleged threats preceding the incident.
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Cincinnati
Husbend
Vrien
Pune
Arastad
Angel Toealmeett
Unclear OCR Item On City Scene
Fragmented text lists names and places in a garbled urban scene. Readers are told to interpret a diner, a hall, and a street address but the core facts remain unreadable and uncertain.
Indemnity Talks With Porte Persist Amid Pressure
U S charge Griscom in Constantinople advances note demanding prompt payment of indemnity as talks continue with the porte. The sultan seeks to delay, while Rear Admiral Ahmed Pasha is ordered to study Washington battleship construction. Turkish officials deny secret Russian backing.
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Constantinople
United States
Porte
Grincom
Tewhk Pasha
Washington
Council of Cunristers
Me Griscom
Prevent
Parte
Straus
Mir
Aber
Fee Unt & Press
State Department
Ahmed Pasha
America
Griscom
Turkey
Senate Seats and Postal Bills Dominate Washington Session
Washington April 26 Almost the entire senate session centers on Nathan B Scott’s claim to a West Virginia seat with Pettus opposing and Morgan Chandler and others supporting. The house completes action on the post office appropriation bill including extra carrier pay and pneumatic tube removal, while census salary hikes pass and the Hawaiian government bill awaits final action.
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Washington
Senate
Nathan B. Scott
West Virginia
Pettus
Ala
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Scott
Morgan
McCamus
Turley
Kansas
House
Cummings
N.Y
Unclear historical incident at Balivnton synagogue
Fragmentary report notes an event at Balivnton involving a synagogue, police summoned from Biombers and dMnetic to reontaLliah oeder. Details are unreadable but reference antidewish actions and local security response.
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Perlin
Hatdentory
Keethia
Vunleilarge
Peersh
Wialle
Balivnton
Fom
dMnetic
reontaLliah Oeder
Anthracite Coal Road Set for One Year Completion
President Thorne of the Pennsylvania Coal Company announced plans to build the Independent anthracite coal road to Tidewater within a year. He said construction would begin this summer despite appeals by rival lines and a pending Erie suit, and that if blocked, work would proceed under a new company charter. The project aims to connect the Erie and Wyoming Valley with Hawley and Lackawaxon.
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New York
Thorne
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Erie
Erie and
Wyoming Valley
PennsyIlvania
Hawley
Lackawaxon
Strike Shuts New York Central Shops in Buffalo
About 2,200 workers at the New York Central shops in Buffalo walked off the job after a meeting last night. They seek wage increases from 14 to 22 cents per hour across trades, demand reinstatement of certain discharged workers, and accuse the company of layoffs tied to reduced business. Company officials say wage gains were given recently and layoffs are due to lower repair traffic. the strike reportedly affects only Buffalo shops with no broader pay dispute.
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Buffalo
New York Central
Othe
McBeth
Saya
New York
Grand Central Station
Odd Fellows Mark Eightieth Anniversary in Renovo
The eighty-fest anniversary of American Odd Fellowship was celebrated in Renovo Pennsylvania with a parade and ceremonies. Notable attendees included Major General Deane and others. speeches were delivered by William T. Keina and General Deanw ter, among guests from nearby towns.
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Renovo
Odd Fellowship
Pennsylvania
Alous
Deane
Stat
Adhirowidh
William TL. Keina
Deanw Ter
Wh Matt
Femey Shore
Rights of the Sil Farmers Organize in Abilene Area
A hastily formed farmers group in Abilene Kansas plans to adopt a title Rights of the Sil and announces organizers Sarno Loindig and Blowhhee Hodes. The project aims to unite local growers, though details remain unclear as plans develop to join regional efforts and align with market conditions.
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Abilene
Kan
Sil
Sarno Loindig
New York Shipping Names and Destinations Reported
Fragmentary OCR notes list several names and locations in New York with references to ship arrivals in Bremen and Manetoes. The legible items include Salliha Titiine and Balser Peverioi with mentions of Vor and Cor Served.
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New York
Agel
Saale
Rom
Salliha Titiine
Llumiuing Selled
Balser Peverioi
Manetoes
Rotor
Bremen
Ann
Insurgents Attack Americans in North Leves Clash
Manila report dated April 26 details a major insurgent assault against American troops guarding Quarters. About 300 enemy killed recently in North Leves, with 60s–70s hundred rebels involved in multiple actions, including the Ratoe engagement and Batoe fight with no American casualties. Towns burned, captives taken, and authorities say local alcaldes implicated.
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Manila
North Levces
Dodd
Ratoe
Afernoon
Lapo
Magaingal
Cabugas
Sinalt
Lavag
Thirty-third Rel
Third Cavalry
Batoe
Neilson Denounces Attack by Moody in Congress
Charles Neilson, second assistant postmaster general under Cleveland, denounces Massachusetts representative Moody for accusing him of improper ties to Pneumatic Tube Co. He calls the charges an outrage and says he had no current involvement with the matter. He asserts public records from over two years ago support his past conduct.
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New York
Charles Neilson
Cleveland
Moody
Massachusetts
House of Representatives
Congress
Tubular
Washington
Thcvee
Ming
Burke and McPherson Printing firm faces creditors
In Wiihdelphia on April 6 the Burke and Mc et ridge Printing and Publishing Company at Chestnut front pledges alignment for the benefit of creditors to Charles H. James May Weintian and John R. McPetridgs. The alleged deficit is about 20000 and liabilities around 410000, with ongoing business activity described.
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Wiihdelphia
Burke and Mc
Fragmentary Valley Chronicle Teases Vast Westward Herd
The text reads as a fragment describing a vast number of horses and riders moving westward with historical or frontier context. Names and precise details are unclear due to corruption but imply a notable migration or parade by riders and livestock.
Peqtevitl Local Notices Highlight Fraternal Leaders
In Peqtevitl on April 1 a two year old child described as a front liner for the Sineiyanh regina is noted along with voluntary helpers and figures prominent in local fraternal organizations. The item reflects community roles and social involvement.
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Peqtevitl
Mador
Indidemis
Sineiyanh
Regina
Vevla Voluntier
Weather Outlook and Local News Snippet
The morning forecast calls for fair conditions with winds from the north to northeast. A scattered set of brief items covers regional topics from transportation plans to local events and a street-rail franchise inquiry.
Dewey Day Boycott Brings Labor Tension to Chicago
Chicago dated April 26 reports organized labor moving to boycott the Dewey celebration. The International Association of Machinists issues a statement condemning the event and urging members to abstain. Threats against chorus singers have been reported with pickets and guards at Breinway Hall prompting police protection requests.
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Chicago
Digivilat Ne
International Asanisation of Machinists
Profo Cor Chutrlel Katzenberger
Breinway Hall
Dewey Gimad- Bland
Yen
Professor Katzenberger Ie
Murder of Junk Dealer Sparks Rural Investigation
In Hasleten Pennsylvania, Ayal Gide and Mayan, an Italian merchant, are linked to a fatal attack on a junk dealer. The victim was found shot in a field near Livawale and Written, his body dumped in a mine shaft. Two men discovered him as they worked nearby. authorities note several enemies in the victim’s past amid suspicions of motives tied to local tensions.
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Ader
Meran
Trier
Fly Wheel Burst Injures Three at Trenton Textile Yard
Three men were injured when a fly wheel burst at the Trenton cloth works on April 22. James Campbell and John Gooneky are among the injured, with Varese Wolf trap also hurt. All three were taken to LaPranele Hospital and their condition appeared critical.
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Trenton
Te Trenton
la Pranele Hospital
James Campbell
Jot Gooneky
Bowe
Demyperativ Mite Convention Adopts State Platform
Montgomery Alabama April 2 The Democratic State Convention completed the state ticket with W J Sunfond for governor Tohort PL McDavid for secretary of state Charles G Brown for auditor JOW Abenmomlaly for treasurer Wy Ik Mat thowe for commissioner of agriculture Wowk Poole for state editor. The platform calls for a state constitutional convention and endorses Ivyan for president.
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Montgomery
Ala
W. J. Sunfond
Seemiany
Tohort
McDavid
Narlee G. Brown
JOW
Abenmomlaly
Vevasurer
Beetles Auntinor
Wy Ik Matthowe
Commer of Agriculture
Wowk Poole
Ha Meakin Mitte Hosts Eighth Annual Hare Show
The event opened with entries including driving hares and brooders. Thirty two rabbits were judged with the Haghi Cup of 240 dollars awarded for the best robust rabbit over four years old to be shown to wagon hares.
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Broklyn
Terrible Hull Quebec Fire Destroys City North to Ottawa
Reports from Ottawa say Hull Quebec across the river burned from noon, destroying the business district, public buildings, mills, and hundreds of homes. The fire crossed the river, spread through Chaudiere flats, and a shift in wind helped avert complete destruction. Estimated losses reach fifteen to twenty million dollars with thousands of residences lost and government facilities damaged.
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Ottawa
Hull
Quebec
Pewsee Paper
Ottawa River
Niles
Chaudiere Flats
Canadian Pacific Rmillwiy
Ottawa Carbide
Richmond Road
Rochesterville
Experimental Farm
Hunterburgh
Mechanicsville
Rill Hall
Goulmer & Houston
Catineau
Steele
Pw Lumber Company
Hedda
Hronvon & Weston Lawshber
A. W. Clork
Ceorge Foater
Lewis Runnell
Dregcon
Paine
Paine Mills
Montreal
Peterboro
Trockville
Anaclan Pacific Railroad
Choudiere Finte
Christchurch
St. John the Baptist Church
House of Commons
Weather Outlook for Friday to Saturday in Washington
The forecast calls for a fall like Friday with partly cloudy conditions Saturday. Temperatures are expected to rise modestly into the weekend with no significant precipitation.
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Washington
Fay Amd Satanleye Hastern
Sennayiva Hin
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