Hard Fighting in Transvaal Drives Boer Forces Back
Reports from Windburg and Vet River theaters describe General Barton Davis and General Pole-Carew pushing Boers from hilly positions near Reddan and Warrenton. British losses are light. engagements intensify with artillery duels and river crossings as Sir Hamilton's forces advance toward Mafeking.
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Reddan
Pole-Carew
Poers
Hoberts
Intlans
Mamilton
Windbure
Campeliik
Warrenton
Barton
Rooldan
Windsorton
Kilpham
Bern
Paget
Marina Untii Welock
Clare Quarters
Bwedleh
Eseley
Thala N'Cho
Rundle
Vet River
Sutton
Pale-arew
Herst
Hutton
Ashanti Rebels Attack Kumagisi In April Conflict
Dispatch from Sir Frederic Hodgson reports Ashanti rebels attacked Kumagisi on April 25 in a four hour engagement. Reinforcements were requested from the Gold Coast as colonial forces and Lagos constabulary faced continuing attacks with casualties on both sides.
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Kumagisi
London
Colonial Office
Frederic Mitchell Hedgeon
Fovernor
Gold Coast Colony
Feedeaie Hodgson
Lagos
Aftering
Frederic Hodgson
Aftice
Siir Frederic Hodgson
Sierra Leone Frontier Police
West African Frontier Police
Nigeria
Noehie Publishes River Crossing Tactics and Casualties Report
Dispatch from Lord Roberts dated Vet River describes mixed actions near the river with units under Wavell, Chenier, and MacDonald engaging the enemy for several hours. Highland brigades and Kitchener’s forces attacked, with heavy casualties and enemy retreat.
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Lord Roberts
Vet River
Satuday
Polos Cipew
Wind Wavell
Mixwells
Sun Division
Duxk
Chenier
Tien
Pro-Boer Converted Shocking Sermon Sparks Debate
New York on May 6 reports Rev Dr Joseph Herts formerly rabbi of the Wit chters cmd Hebrew congregation in Johannesburg until December expelled from Transvaal by President Krugey arrived on the steamer Eirini. He spoke to a Copenhagen meeting in which he described extended acquaintance with Boer and British officials and called for peaceful adherence to faith amid political turmoil.
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Huhter
Tlile
Aptado Millon
Thala Ntchu
Hundle
Iosmovere
Prebant
Victoria
Broadfort
Netherlands’ Ambulance
New York
Joseph H. Herts
Witchterscmd Hebrew Congregation
Johannesburg
Transvaal
Krugey
Eirini
Beille
Vision, Say & Willian A in Mitehurg Art History
Fragmented OCR notes describe Vision and Willian A amid New York and Philadelphia figures. Mentions Trewton Stockton, May events, and a 60 year span tied to Haram and European interests.
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Vision
Say
Willian A
Mitehurg
Trewton
May Footie
Stockton Tough
New Dewey
Wedieliy
Gel Posed
Devlew
Tiny
Mori
Witlotie
Savior
Haram
Cleus
METHODS IN SESSION AT CHICAGO QUADRENNIAL MEETING
Methodists in Chicago debated consolidation of minor societies under the church and called for renewed effort to reverse membership decline. A Pear Lone address urged stronger preaching and work, with praise for Moody and a clarified stance against departures from Wesleyan doctrine. Bishop Hartzell’s South African lecture triggered a brief show of thanks.
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Chicago
Hartzell
Methodist Church
W. Pear. Lone
Listman
Ernest Work
Mtniva
LN. Thomas
Washington
Dwight T. Moody
Hartwell
Bishon Hartzell
Constitutional Come
Methods General Conference
John Wesley
Episcopal Church
Steel plant idle as strike closes mill
About 2,600 workers are idle after the American Steel and Wire plant unit closes following a labor dispute. The shutdown suspends production and affects operations as the company plans to reopen later.
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Onmountier
Ani
Aeapan’e Titi
Tod
Seine
Dewey Arrives in Memphis Amid Enthusiastic Welcome
Admiral Dewey and Mrs. Dewey arrived by special train from St. Louis to Memphis. Citizens lined streets and houses to catch a glimpse as they were driven to the Peabody Hotel. A reception and public events were planned through the next day amid decorations and crowds.
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Memphis
Tenn
Dewey
Peabody Hotel
St. Louis
Swelock
Winnale Cental
Belleville
Putten
Admiral Dewey
Arone
Minder Excort
Confederate Veterans
Kansas Tornadoes Rampage Across Saline Ellsworth Barton
A swarm of tornadoes struck Saline Ellsworth and Barton counties with multiple funnel clouds and several towns reporting destruction. Three people killed and farm buildings, wind mills, and a housebarn pair near Kanopolis Milsworth and Brookville were damaged. No definitive casualty tally beyond three deaths conveyed.
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Kansas City
Saline
Ellsworth
Barton
Kuniswr
AL Ellinwood
Flatten Doonnis
Ellaworth
Kanopalis
Elleworth County
Brookville
Saline County
Kanopolis
Wakte
Milsworth
Brookwille
Sultan Still Backward in Indemnities Dispute
In Constantinople on May 6 the United States legation reports no news on indemnities in the ongoing dispute between the Young Turks and Turkey. Admiral Ahmed Pasha, under imperial orders issued April 24, remains. The sultan orders a committee to raise funds for famine relief and weighs measures to counter recent exile actions.
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Constantinople
United States
Washington
Ahmed Pasha
Douid
Youn Turkisit Party
Des Irk in Congress Nears Adjournment Push
Congress faces a busy week focused on supply bills and pension reform. The key item is a bill amending the general pension laws expanding widow pension amounts and disability ratings, with a $2100 income cap, plus a $21,000,000 militia appropriation. Senator Teller urges an early vote on a sympathy resolution for the Boers, while foreign affairs and war topics are debated as the Senate aims for June adjournment.
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Teller
Washington
Howe
Senate
Grand Army of the Republic Oficiales
Grand Army of the Repubile Dhl
Somerton
Committee On Claims
Pegirson Ves
Crawford
Northry Jina
Great Britain
Colorado
Telley
Press commission hears candidates amid court proceedings
The report describes a wartime press commission meeting with candidates, noting a tense atmosphere and procedural motions. General Pantalon Garela is alleged to have led a capture near dawn at Lirtiiqnank BV, nine miles northwest of Bde belle, advancing toward New Rellu.
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Menila
Pantalon Garela
Hlighoot
Agubindidhs
Lirtiiqnank BV
Dawn
Belle
New Rellu
Tam Not a Candidate for Nomination and Will Not Seek
Routh Weud of Ail Rond stated tonight that the subject is not a candidate for the presidency and will not be willing to respond to inquiries regarding the guvpeet affair.
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Routh
Shiveles
Rond
Weather and Civic Notices Mix in Morning Chronicle
Partly clouded indications mark today with scattered notes on governance and local services. The itemized content references military and civilian roles, a capital project, school needs, and regional rail and industry updates.
Alarm Raised by Edwin Wildman on Philippine Turmoil
Edwin Wildman former vice-consul at Hong Kong contributes an article to Leste's Weekly warning of rising insurgency in the Philippines. The prose cites American press sources and discusses military and political tensions, including mentions of Home Kena and Singapore, with broad notes on agricultural and market conditions.
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New York
Edwin Wildman
Hong Kong
CVA Peaman
Philippines
Leste’s Weekly
Bisdom
Ntsc
Benror
Armericane
Leeds
Ieee
Peapalne
Yeats
Kena
Singapore
Mraelione
Gayle Sons
Etpall Wethalwn
Willy Rine
Marie
Death of W. C. Endicott in Boston at Seventy Three
William Crownly shield Endicott secretary of war under President Cleveland died at his residence in Boston today aged seventy three after a period of illness. His daughter Mrs Chamberlain was present. his wife Ellen Peabody, daughter of George Peabody, attended earlier.
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Boston
William Crownlyshield Endicott
Cleveland
Avatoie
Madloott
Joseph Chamberlain
Madleott
Ellen Peabody
George Peabody
Philanthroplet
Populists Repudiate Mr Bryan at Sioux Falls Convention
A heated account outlines Populist leaders claims the Sioux Falls gathering is merely a Democratic adjunct. They denounce fusion with Republicans and Democratic officeholders, insisting the Cincinnati convention truly represents the People’s party.
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Sioux Falls
Chieiniati
Ken Hieots
Doh
A. Parker
Co Winge Muihwily
People's Party
Cincinnati
Omaha
Flutler
Allen and Pettigrew
Parker
Stowe Falls
Cinewratic Party
Robinsons
Powe
Sioux Walls
Hunmer
Che Shous Falls
Bevan
Rother
Josinoeite
May Governor Taytin Leaves Lachavilly for Washington
Lachavilly, Kentucky, reports that Governor Taytin departs for Washington to request a telegraph telegram from the national capital. The trip aims to secure a government message or communication assistance.
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Lachavilly
Taytin Lefs
Washington
Boy Arrested for Murder in Nyack Case
A boy from West Nyack was arrested for the murder of Henry Hayes. The suspect confessed, claiming Hayes had exposed information that jeopardized him. Police report ongoing investigation and search for additional details.
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Nyack
N. Vo
May
John Chrtra
Brant
West Nyack
Henry Hayes
With
Shingabot
Jersey
Chia Mooning
Qty
James Ward
Young Hayes
Ninoy
Election scenes described at Mt Lowe polling site
The report notes voters gathering at Mt Lowe and nearby rooms for the election. It mentions Mr Binun amid rising excitement and observers detailing the atmosphere and procedures during the selection process.
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Mt Lowe
Binun
Weather Forecast for Washington May 6
May 6 forecast from Kormenel shows partly cloudy skies with isolated showers possible. Temperatures rise through the day with light winds and a chance of late afternoon rain.
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