British flag flies over Johannesburg in victory dispatch
London reports Lord Roberts confirms Her Majesty's forces in possession of Johannesburg with the British flag at government buildings. Dispatches note Kruger and cabinet may have departed to Pretoria or Middeburg as defenses retreat toward Lydenburg. Casualties for the British are described as slight.
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Per
Possussion
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Amuts
Lorenzo Marques
Midleburg
Hoera
Tieberts Apear
Lydenburg
Laings Nek
French
Ian Hamilton
Benner Escapes in Bank Defalcation Case
In Philadelphia on May 31 Judge McPherson entered a nolle prosequi in the government case against Irwin T. Benner, bookkeeper at the South Bethlehem National Bank, tied to Meixell and Hoch’s defalcation. Benner repaid the overdrawn about $1000 after Meixell’s liability was questioned. witnesses were unavailable and directors supported Benner’s innocence. authorities agreed prosecution would fail, so the case was dropped.
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Peck
McPherson
United States District Court
Nolle
Irwin T. Benner
South Hothlehem National Bank
Meixell
Huch
Benners
Benner
Tenner
Meixel
Meizel
Hoch
Missing B&O Tower Operator Appears at Inquest
The missing B and O tower operator William A. Lantell is reported to have appeared at an inquest in Philadelphia on an unspecified date in May. Investigators seek details about his disappearance and the events surrounding the case.
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Philadelphia
William A. Lantell
Jersey Democrats in Convention in New Jersey
In Trenton on May 1 over a thousand delegates gathered for the Democratic state convention to select national delegates for Kansas City, July 4. The majority backed a resolution platform, while a Burlington-Camden minority urged support for the Chicago 1896 platform and Bryan.
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Taylor Opera House
Kansas City
Bryan
Committee On
Chicago
Burlington County
Committee On Resolutions
Daly
Burlington and
Camden
Zullek
Delegare Dulln
Hurlington
Robert Davia
Hudson
Thomas M. Farrell
Gloucester
Johnston Cornish
Warren
James F. Martine
Union
Michael T. Barrett
Essex
Martine
Harratt
Cornish
Farrell
Davis
Barrett
Man Dies of Bullet Wound in Altoona
Altoona May 31 Frank Myers 28 died in hospital from a bullet wound to the breast. He had left home May 2 to run an errand and was shot by an unknown person from a nearby common. Police lack clues. the incident is considered a careless shooting.
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Altoona
Frank Myers
Tupelay
Puburta
Frick Coke plant to shut ten percent of ovens this week
Curtailment announced for Connelleville district as Frick Coke company orders shutdown of ten percent of ovens. The move reduces overall output by 700 to 1000 tons of coke daily as two thirds of the ovens are idled.
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Frick Coke Company
Tta
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Frick Company
Farmer Obadiah Clarke Killed by Lightning Near Pennsbury
Obadiah Clarke a 64 year old farmer from Pennsbury township was struck and killed by lightning while taking shelter under a tree during a severe thunderstorm with his young daughter nearby. The girl escaped with minor injuries and recovered.
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Obadiah Clarke
Pennsbury Township
Clarke
Miller Brick Company Chartered in Rochester Heaver County
Corporations Chartered Miller Brick Company Rochester Heaver county was issued a charter today with capital of 900000.
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Hirksburg
Miller Brick Ecompany
Rochester Heaver County
Striking St Louis Police Seek 2500 Deputies to Maintain Peace
The St Louis police and county sheriff mobilize 2500 deputies to quell post strike unrest. Sheriff Pohlan reports rapid progress recruiting the first 100 with a push to fill the 2690 quota. Citizens fear the draft amid widespread claims of illness to dodge duty.
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Strees
St. Louis County
Sherri Pohlan
Pohlan
Warrant for Taylor in Goebel assassination case
Judge directs Franklin County bench warrant for former Governor Taylor is issued on an indictment alleging accessory to the Goebel assassination. Deputy Sheriff John Suter to serve. Taylor plans to travel to Indianapolis, possible service in Martinsville.
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William Goebel
John Suter
Martinsville
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Ita
William
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John Sutor
Hot Springs
Draw Declared In Six-Round bout Between McCoy and Ryan
Chicago May 31 The six round fight at Tattersalls between Kid McCoy and Tommy Ryan ended in a draw after Referee Malach Hogan awarded McCoy the win. Ryan protested alleging a prearranged draw if both fighters remained on their feet. Police separated them and Hogan said he knew nothing of the agreement. The Tattersalls Athletic association then rescinded the decision. Hogan later certified he would have ruled differently if informed of the clause seven stipulation.
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Malach Hogan
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Hogan
Tattersalls Athletic Association
Commercial Gazette Sold to Iron King Oliver
Pittsburg May 31 George T Oliver iron merchant buys the Commercial Gazette with all interests and will assume control tomorrow He says the paper remains Republican and will support regular Republican candidates He states the purchase is for business reasons and to employ his son in management.
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George T. Oliver
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Saya
Jones Attacks Peck Over Paris Exposition Funds
Senator Jones of Arkansas harshly criticized Commissioner General Peck and the Paris exposition administration in the Senate. He cited Peck's accounting showing less than 409000 of 1400000 appropriated spent by January 1, 1900, and urged a full investigation for public facts.
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General Peck
Peck
Ile
Carnegie deed transfers assets to Carnegie Steel in Allenheny county
A deed transfers all properties of the Carnegie Byed company to Carnegie Steel company in Allenheny county. The document lists numerous properties and reflects a formal transfer dated May 1 in Pittsburgh.
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Pitteburg
Carnegie Byed Company
Armsted
Carnegie Steel Company
Allenheny County
First Pennsylvania Cavalry to Hold Reunion on Gottyabura Battlefield
Harribore Illinois General Jobo Pa Tay announces the first Pennsylvania cavalry will hold a reunion at the monument on the Gottyabura battlefield June 6 at 4 p.m. The event commemorates the regiment and its service.
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Jobo Pa Tay
Heedaril Aes
Ener
First Pennsylvania Cavalry
Gottyabura
General Hundie Defeats Boer at Sendhal
Cape Town reports General Hundie defeats Boer forces at Sendhal with forty over killed and many wounded. The clash marks a significant engagement amid ongoing hostilities.
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May
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House Debates Trust Resolution Amid Party Attacks
Washington May 31 The House opened consideration of a constitutional amendment to empower Congress to define regulate control prohibit or dissolve trusts with a night session to follow and a Friday vote to take place without amendments Saturday to amend the Sherman act. Democrats call the measure political pretext while Republicans say it lacks votes to pass in the current membership.
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Quote on Philadelphia corruption and Democrat votes
A Democratic speaker from New York denounced Philadelphia as the rottenest and most corrupt city in the United States saying no Democrat votes there because his ballot won’t be counted. Mahon retorted that there are no Democrats in that city amid laughter as several speeches on the trust issue were delivered.
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Senate approves sundry civil bill with expo aid and bridge work
After an eight hour session the senate passed the sundry civil appropriation bill. The measure includes a 5 million dollar appropriation for the Louisiana purchase exposition in St. Louis in 2003 and funds for beginning the memorial bridge between Washington and Arlington cemetery. The project’s cost is projected at about 5 million dollars eventually. The bill also covers adjustments of state claims from New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Delaware, California, Oregon and South Carolina. Two more general appropriation bills remain pending before the military academy and the general deficiency measures.
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Six Men Killed as Nitro Explosion Hits Oil Well
Six men were killed and four fatally injured near Whipple, east of Marietta, when fifty quarts of nitroglycerine exploded while oil well shooting on the Kelly farm. Names include William Watson, H. E. Seelton, Frank Speers, and Thomas Daniel. Seven others were seriously wounded. Initial reports shifted casualty counts as the injured and dead rose from six killed to four killed with additional dying cases.
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Kelly Farm
William Watson
H. E. Seelton
Frank Speers
Thomas Danielu
Lfe
CAPT M Gowan Found Guilty By Naval Court Martial
The naval court martial in Washington found Captain John McGowan guilty of scandalous conduct and neglect of duty for the Philippine killing of a Filipino while commanding the Monadnock. He is suspended on half pay for two years and reprimanded, with a unanimous clemency recommendation to be considered by Secretary Long.
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Naval
John McGowan
Philippines
Secretary of the Navy
Long
Venezuelan generals announce capture near Sierra Negra
General Davila and General Hernandes met after a victory fuelled by govern ment troops. The engagement ended with the capture of the insurgent leader near Sierra Negra and the plan to exhibit him in the capital streets.
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Sierra Negra
Weather Indicates Showers and Thunderstorms This Morning
Local weather forecast notes showers and thunder storms across the area. The morning hours bring unsettled skies with possible brief heavy rain and lightning, impacting early commutes and outdoor plans.
Boers at Boston greet envoys amid Pretoria news
Boer envoys were welcomed at the Massachusetts state house in Boston on May 1. They met Governor Crane and spoke to the General Assembly about their continued fight for independence. Fischer and Wessels pressed the idea that Kruger will not surrender and warned Roberts may fall into a trap.
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Prize for Fresh Apples in New York Exhibit
The state of New York wins first prize at the exhibit for fresh apples. Forty lores each hold a bushel of apples from New York’s display, judged against rival exhibits, with the award announced in Albany.
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Emperor William Returns Amid Prussia Parade
Emperor William arrived back from Eastern Prussia through Lorraine and was greeted by a grand entrance into the city. A massive demonstration marked the visit with a monstrous parade featuring citizens and officials in a show of loyalty.
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William
Prussia
Lorraine
Six Years for Hannan in Johnstown Shooting Case
Pleading guilty today, Hannan, of Greensburg, is sentenced to six years and six months in the Western Penitentiary for fatally shooting John Craig, of Allegheny. The defendant hails from a prominent Johnstown family and the case follows a year earlier incident.
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Harry J. Mannan
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Johnstown
Foreign Soldiers for Pekin Reach City Gate
Reports from Tien Tsin May 1 describe a foreign contingent headed to Pekin including Americans British Italians French Russians and Japanese with five quick firing guns. A rumor says foreigners may be opposed at the first gate outside the wall.
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Capitol
Aguinaldo Ally Captured as Rifles Surrendered Reported
In Manila May 31 a cache of rifles was surrendered at Cuapo as pursuit teams close in on insurgents. The fugitive governor of Benguet, a trusted Aguinaldo ally, was captured near Allit yesterday. General Grant and General Funston sent detachments to San Miguel De Mayomo after insurgents attacked, killing five Americans, wounding seven, and capturing Captain Roberta and two enlisted men.
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Cuapo
Fatal race ends in 90 foot plunge at Pivot bridge
Two men, George Nuggins of Glingow and J Roney Cunningham of Coorhs bridge, driving a team home from a Buck festival two miles away, fell into an open canal draw at Pivot bridge. Nuggins died instantly and Cunningham was severely injured. The horse died and the wagon broke apart. Irving Dayett, racing with them, saw the plunge, veered, and was thrown with minor injuries.
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Glingow
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Verdict in Morrison Case Ends With Unknown Suspect
Morrison Pennsylvania May 21 The coroner's jury in the Stella Morrigan murder mystery returns a verdict of death by unknown person or persons New testimony points to a man wearing a straw hat seen in the Morrison doorway at noon The county commissioners offer 1000 reward and detectives are to be dispatched to solve the case
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Woastchorter
Stella Morrigan
Morrison
Keane Named Archbishop of Dubuque
A Home correspondent reports Archbishop Keane, former rector of the Catholic University in Washington, has been selected to succeed the late John Hennemey as Archbishop of Dubuque. The decision follows a formal church appointment and was communicated in May.
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Auceied
John Hennemey
Dubuque
Duluque
Weather outlook for Washington with storms expected
Forecast for Friday and Saturday calls for thunderstorms in parts of Pennsylvania. Cooler temperatures are possible with southerly winds and a few strong bursts likely.
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