Boers Routed in Seven Day Fight Near Bloemfontein
Lord Roberts reports from Bloemfontein dated May 2 that General Hamilton drove the Boers from Houtnek with light British losses. The foe dispersed mainly east and north, 26 prisoners taken, including one confined and 16 wounded. Broadwood’s cavalry aided by threatening the enemy’s rear. General Hamilton rejoined by Bruce Hamilton’s infantry. 12 killed and 52 wounded on their side, including German officer Gunther and Russian commander Maximoff of the Foreign Legion. General Broadwood’s brigade reached Isabelfontein. Hamilton bivouacked at Jacobsrust. French and Runde divisions near Thaba N'chu. Lord Roberts commands 50,000 men on a 40-mile front. Boers remain strong, cattle and flocks moving north, preparing to extend beyond Brandfort and Twentybrand. Correspondents note censorship and possible forward movement. Natal fronts report fierce Sunday's activity.
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Gieners Broadwool
Ian Hamilton
Bruce Hamlton
Anong
Gunther
Miaximoff
Foreign Legion
London
Broadwood
Isabelfontein
Thaha N'ehu
Lin Mamilton
Jacobsrust
Thaba Nichu
Tucker
Karee Siding
French
Runde
Thaba N'chu
Lord Roberts
Winston Hurehll
Ehven
Olwerveye
Hewdowarters
Deenfontein
Brandfort
Teantybrand
Kimberley
Natal
Battle with the Shaws in Midtlebury follows jail break
May 3 report from Midtlebury Wisconsin states Dunsten and Frank Snow father and son who killed Constable Hoff a week earlier were cornered near Woolston Jail by a pursing search party. In the ensuing exchange, one Shaw was mortally wounded. Frank Snow and his father were captured after injuries. The fugitives were brought to fall here. both men were weak from hunger and exhaustion. No one in the search party was hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midtlebury
Dunsten
Frank Snow
Constable Hoff
Coffey
Woolston
Shaws
Moor
Stine
Iman
Standard Oil workers receive unexpected wage increase
New York May 2. Employees of the Standard Oil company from Williamsburg Green Point and Long Island City gained an unexpected advance to their wages and a reduction of one hour in their working day. The pay rise affects welcomemen, laborers and various roles including watchmen tin box makers coppers and pipe men across the company works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Standard OF Company
Williamsburg
Green Point
Long Island City
Wagerth
Chamberlain Bundy Arraigned in Court Plea Details
An arraignment session was held with defendant Chamberlain Bundy facing charges of grand larceny and related city funds theft. The proceedings included pledges to address the alleged misappropriations as the case moves toward further court action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain Bundy
Fimira
May
Wae
Anys
Buddy
Justin Lewis
Wix Raniihe
Aula Prinon
Senate Restores Tube Appropriation
Washington May L Senate committee on ee wa restored the appropriation of 970000 fee poounwals with which was allocated to the project. The appropriation bill by the iu,
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Washington
Michigan Republicans Declare for McKinley at Detroit Convention
Detroit May 5 The Michigan state convention quickly elected delegates at large Colonel Frank J. Hooker D A Blodgett Captain William Darnall and William McPherson The platform affirms unwavering support for President McKinley and endorses the party’s national ticket The convention also resolves to instruct delegates to vote for McKinley at the Philadelphia national convention
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Frank J. Hooker
D. A. Blodgett
William
Darnall
William McPherson
Michigan
McKindy
Philadelphia
William McKinsey
United States
Eight Hour Strike Shuts Down Philadelphia Building Trades
Philadelphia workers in the building trades confront a split with the Allied Building Trades league as 8000 men idle after 36 unions clash with Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners. The strike spreads to painters, electricians and bricklayers with some employers signing wage demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Carpenters’ Crominations
Allied Buildings Trades League
Prgmoation
Allked Building Trades League
Carpenters
Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners
Amalsamnnted Society of Carpenters
Philadelphia Carpenters’ Association
Dwoor Cumigaitions
Negus
Brotherhow
Allied Building Trades League
League
Dusinceh
Carpenters Cary
United Hou Carriers’ and Laborers' Union
Brothers Home
George Campbell
Wilkie and Burns Meet Kendig in Lancaster About Counterfeit Ring
Chief Wilkie of the Secret Service and Detective Burns visited Lancaster for a lengthy interview with William Kendig who is jailed on charges tied to the Jacobs Kendig Hre deli Taylor counterfeit gang. They discuss the Philadelphia twenty dollar counterfeit issue and possible sources of paper and operational details. Kendig denies links to the cave and could provide clues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkie
Lawmaker pushes bank reform plan amid Spain loan talk
Representative Cooper of Wikcordin presented a joint resolution urging the Spaniel Bank of Porto Mie to drop the profit label Spanigh and to channel American money into its current capital. The measure calls for review of its connections beyond Spanacd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wannington
May S
Cooper
Wikcordin
House Solar
Wriiter, Lahey
Axa
Lewie Deke of York Sails to Berlin for Genoan Crown Anniversary
Lewie Deke of York travels to Berlin to participate in ceremonies marking the Genoan crown erlane's birthday anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewie
Deke of
York
Berlin
Crownerlane
Kentucky Derby Victory Reported With Easy Win
Louisville report states Lieutenant Gibeap won the Kentucky Derby by a comfortable margin. The field included Fiorliar and Thrive with Pini finishing near the middle as the track conditions affected times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louieville, Hy
Dlieutenant Gibeap
Fiorliar
Moon
Thrive
Pini
Oily
Bishop Andrews Addresses Liquor Fight At Methodist Conference
Chicago May 6 delegates at the general conference heard Bishop E G Andrews read his quadrennial address. He urged a united church front against liquor, defended marriage and divorce rules, and warned against erosion of civil laws. The session formed committees and adjourned after the address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Methodist General Conference
E.G. Andrews
Indianapolis
Andrews
Methodist Episcopal Church
Frank Kern
M. Y. McMahan
John H. Givsell
Northwest Indiank Conference
J. M. Buckley
Monroe
Peasants March on Rustchuk Amid Bulgarian Uprising
In Bulgaria near Rustchuk the uprising grows alarmingly as peasants disarm troops and seize rifles. Two officers and fifteen men are killed or wounded, matching a similar peasant toll. Roughly 1,000 peasants march toward Rustchuk, opposed by two battalions of defending troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sofia
Bulgaria
Rustchuk
Brick strikers face import plan as work resumes
In Fitteburg on May the contractor informed the Bricklayers that only those returning by Monday would be allowed to work. The plan would bring twenty men from Philadelphia Baltimore and New York to assist and end the strike, with some workers already returning to their homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitteburg, May
Preiddit White
Annoviation
Philadelpha
Baltimore
New York
Attorney General Receives Decline for Porto Properties Chief Justice
Washington May 2. Frank Bergen of Elizabeth New Jersey declined appointment as chief justice of Porto Properties. The administration had previously considered him and notes another declination later affecting plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Peneral Jae
Frank Bergen
Elizabeth
N. J
Porto
Ttin
Mergony
Dewey Honored by St Louis Crowds on Victory Tour
Admiral George Dewey, welcomed amid cannon salutes and cheering crowds, visited St Louis aboard a special car and was escorted to the Plank Hotel. He and Mrs Dewey awarded a tireless ovation from packed routes, with brief stops en route including Jacksonville Illinois at the Grand Army encampment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
George Dewey
City of
St. Tituls
Manila
Tnt Cie
Dewey
Mirty
Caurriages
Plionter Hotel
Amiral Dewer
Ambassadors Agree Terms After Porte Notes on Indemnity and Duties
In Constantinople the American note on indemnity elicits no reply from the porte. Ambassadors meet and plan to respond to the April 29 note on duty increases with conditional consent tied to reforms including removal of the abuser in chemical analysis and suppression of warehouse abuses. They also pledge to address foreign trade questions later. An Egyptian steamship with Israil Kenal Mey aboard is mentioned amid tense events as attempts to sway Jemal from departing fail.
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Constantinople
May
Porte
Tuesay
Tewfite Tabbune
Israil Kenal Mey
Aniian
Redyan Pasha
Jemal
Local Politician Fatally Wounded in Mill District Accident
Oliver L. Stewart, a Republican candidate for state senate, was fatally injured this afternoon when an entry wheel from a Malleable iron works plant at Franklin district pierced his heart. The incident occurred at the company’s works in the Thintingding area near Huntigdon Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntigdon
Oliver L. Stewart
Hlantinedon Eenty Republican
Stite Somuter
Franklin Distelet Aml
Laird Malleable Bron Works
Thik Gildie
Dewtoniedy
Free Home Bill Passes in House Amid Civil Action Delays
The House passed the free home bill without division, authorizing patents to bona fide settlers on lands opened from Indian reservations and shifting funds for agricultural endowments. Galusha A. Grow, originator of the homestead bill, urged support. Senate moved to elections and postponed Clark case, while army and pension measures advanced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galusha A. Grow
Senate
Clark
Washington
Congress
Pennsylvania
Sunny Eivil
Hoar
Committee On
Montana
Billa
Mes
Julian Maer Henry
Guy V. Henry
James l Longatrest
Myre
Margaret M. Badger
Commodore Badger
Harriot Gridley
Captain Gridley
Navy
Morning War News and Local Briefs Mix
The page summarizes global events and local notices with items on Vietnam strategy, Boer War reports, and Northeastern Pennsylvania finances. It also mentions city treasurer annual report, police notes, a labor crusade story, and regional industrial news with Scranton updates.
Florida Farm and Dairy Convention Opens in May
The fire annual convention of the Merida State Agricultural Board convenes today in Dackconviie Florida and continues tomorrow. Readings include The Possibilities of Sugar Production in Florida by Captain HE Rose and Practical Dairying by Professor Moody with various lectures on poultry, fertilizer, and marketing.
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Dackconviie
Fla
Merida
Rose
G. P Healy
Sane
Florida
Trisulin
Elibef
Bureau of Annal Tidy
Washington, D
Mm. E. Stockbridge
Moody
Wi 1
Vosen
Shipping Movements Between New York and European Ports
Fragmentary maritime notes list sailings and arrivals to and from New York. Mentions include May sailing from Sgmouth to La Bee tigne, Liverpool, and Levernool New York. Rotterdam arrival, Muase dam New York, and La Touraine Now Vort bound for Hevee.
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New York
Pweter Blenurek
Harbor
Sgmouth
Ponte
la Bee Tigne
Maye
Liverpool
Tyutesiv
Front New York
Quacenetoch
Ceeunte
Levernool
Rotwrdam
Ameatechion
Muase Dam
Chandl—Pasenli
Rio de Janeiro anniversary pageant plans announced
A May 6 1000 anniversary celebration for the discovery of Breil de Pedro Alvares is set to run through May 7 with military and naval reviews a featured element. The program includes processions operatic performances and regional displays across venues in Rio Grande do Sul and other cities.
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Rio Janeiro
Breil de Pedro Alvares
Abral
Gwonka
Tnehediner
Wral Mae
Recallad
Processiory
Utwnnstiatis
Cali Opera Performaces
Calle Dad Vengiers
Vara
Dubin
Ornambaos
San Tule
Billo Harimonie
Rio Grande de Sul
US envoy seeks explanations on Sea Witch incident
London reports United States Ambassador Choate asked Lord Salisbury for explanations over alleged abuse of international rights in the Sea Witch case. The American ship was said to be boarded by the British warship Wasp in neutral waters near Portuguese territory in East Africa. Sea Witch departed Wallaroo December 3 and reached Delagoa Bay February 12, then sailed March 4 to Port Natal arriving March 9.
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London
Associated Press
United States
Ambaszador Choate
Lord Salisbury
Sea Witch
Lw Con
Mainder
Howe
Wasp
East Africa
Wallaroo
Delagon
Port Natal
Durban
Lutz Jury Remains Sealed In Murder Case
In Wilkes-Barre the jury in the Lutz murder case remains locked up at 9 o clock tonight. At noon jurors sent word they could not agree and asked discharge which the judge denied. Defense defendant John Lata is accused of killing his wife with an axe. some jurors doubt his sanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes-Barre
Tuts
Judyne Halsey
John Lata
Local Golf Club Matches Report Unclear Scores
Fragmentary report from Wannemeisintolf and Wol fasion Golf clubs notes players such as Providenie and Davey Wierlens in afternoon matches. Details of opponents, dates, and outcomes are incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davey Wierlens
Wannemeisintolf Club
Iba
Olgb
L. Mromer
Wolfasion
Mentge
Arrest of Riehley Aileraan Tied to Beattle Teeter Blast
Report states Kendon May ah and May ah associated figure Thomas Riehley Aileraan was arrested in a case linked to the Beattle teeter explosion amid a preliminary arraignment yesterday. Authorities reported ongoing investigation into motive and ties to local dulieanniculture interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendon
Thomas Riehley
Scranton Names List Budgets Likely Missing
A garbled May Washington snippet lists names including Charles MO Rida Gregor Lazeme and others with Scranton ties. The fragment references Surat M. Driesbach and Withendurre, suggesting a local archival or committee roll incomplete in this OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
May
Charles MO Rida
Gregor
Lazeme
Awinew
van Gonder
Scranton
Charles
Pishoy
Surat M. Driesbach
Eeldow
Withendurre
Republican convention picks McKinley and John Lone
Lowell voters report party elects delegates to the Republican national convention and signals support for McKinley as presidential candidate and John Lone for vice presidency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Fitch
Gates
McKinley
John Lone
Unclear historical college football note from Philadelphia scene
Fragmentary text references Philadelphia events, Moy fjn Walter J. Cooma, University of Pennsylvania football team positions, Caltech, League Island, and Combs in a tall deal. Context and details are garbled, making precise facts uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Moy
Walter J. Cooma
College
Ailiate
Penneylvania
Caltech
Turine Corps
League Island
Mary Send
Wnikumsiiy
Philadelphia Man Alexander H L McFadden Dies at Home
Alexander HL McFadden a priming at bar iron manufacturer died today in Philadelphia after an illness of extended duration. He was 80 years old and identified with financial and charitable organizations and was a trustee of Mirkingen college at Canline Fa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Alexander HL McFadden
Bar Iron
Mirkingen College
Canline
Nathanael Mardwood Lumen Deulen Association Opased
May 6 reports show a national gathering with conference segments and regional delegates. The event features presenters and attendees from various parts of the country, highlighting ongoing collaborative efforts.
Montreal Open Relay Race Attracts Breton Teams
An open meet in Montreal features relay events with several Breton teams and notable participation. Top squads include minklike clubs competing for medals as races unfold across the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Opn
Mae Dee
Ebatuim Alony
Unclear OCR fragment from Yeading city report
Fragmentary text appears to describe local Yeading affairs with unspecified developments and missing details. No clear names, dates, or events are ascertainable from the readable portion.
Ambassador delivers message to President on Utah tilting dispute
May Y Abassador Canihon visited the White House to present a letter of consplence from President Loubet of Friew to President McKinkey regarding the recent tilting dikater to Utah. The exchange underscores ongoing tensions and diplomatic efforts between nations over the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Utah Mine Disaster Toll Soars With Fifty Bodies Recovered
State Mine Inspector says nearly all of the miners removed from the Schofield Utah pits are mangled and twelve more may lie buried under caves and timbers. Coroner's inquest opens at the late John Hunter's home as preparations for coffins proceed and some bodies are to be buried in trenches on Cemetery Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schofield
Utah
Thapestor Mveanis
Enyuiro
James Catherin
Cemetery Hill
Coalville
John Hunter
Hunter
Thormas
Bad Italians Captured in Windber Slayings Case
Somerset reports Mayo Sheriff Tayler notified that Frank Napoleon and Antena Medina, two Italians charged with the Windber massacre on Easter Sunday, have been seized in Lilly Cambela county. A Windber telephone message says the arrest sparked intense excitement and the sheriff plans to bring prisoners to Somerset. residents threaten lynching if moved near the scene. Mrs Stooks, the French mistress linked to the tragedy, was jailed days after the murders and Napoleon’s capture surprised witnesses who declined comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerset
Mayo
Sherif Tayler
Lilly
Cambela
Frank Napoleon
Antena Medina
Pralians
Windber
Mickene
Settlement Reached in Delaware Lackawanna Strike
Mayor Hall announces settlement of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western coal handlers strike. Workers return to shifts tomorrow after agreement restored weekly pay and set company wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morega
Mayor Hall
Delaware, Lackawanna
Ambiguous Petition Raises Questions Over District Court
A garbled filing from Winshiteton alleges actions before the District of Columbia Supreme Court involving Olin Nether and Rev. Jome Uh Raaton. Attorneys Mijee Nethemee and Dr. Basten claim the case includes undefined claims against a presumed party, with unclear dates and roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winshiteton
Columbia
Olin
Indiana State League Opens With Damaged List
The Indiana State League starts as Indiangginlis and May Twoodena lead a slate that includes Audenoch Miltieis Digoneyient Maviot Wabash and Koko in a broadened field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deamme
Weather Outlook For Washington Area
Forecasters predict warmer conditions Friday with diminishing wind and a southerly shift by Saturday. Stronger March sunshine expected, with temperatures rising through the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
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Houtnek
Free State
Gen. Roberts
THE
Sheriff's Powes
Standard Oil Company
Lancaster
Secret Service
Conference OF Methodis
Bishop
Bishop Andrews
Ates
Cluwrel
Uwholcome
Conor
Chetty
Mr. Bergen
Buffalo
N.Y
Oliver Stewart
Tony
Utal
Vietna Nambev
Confermner
Finencial and Commercial
Javal
Dehop Harty Ll
Loval—Men's Union
Surta Uo Crusade Against
Geiger Leven Leowre
Wert
Gowan
Brazil
Vardon
Pennsylvania Pensions
Bryan
Toledo
Williams
Dietrait
Lemeth
Lilien
Long
Ree Degli Parker
Ohviet Agrippa MyMcript
Yeading
Mar
Weork
Siehups
Loubet
John Hun
Ter
Vacentive
Salt Lake
Sigel
William McKiatog
Olga Nethersole
Iirage
Weather Forecast
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