Victory at Zand River Boosts British in War Zone
London May 10 official reports announce British forces crossed the Zand River and Boers began retreating. Lord Roberts notes progress with cavalry pursuing along three roads and cautions that casualties may be slow to tally. Subsequent dispatches describe plans to force passage and advance toward Kroonstad amid mounting confidence in war office memoranda.
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Zand River
Lord Roberts
London
Zand
Lord Roverts
Welgelegen
Pole- Carew
Tucker
Hamilies
Hoya
House of Commons
Pretoria
War Office
Kroonstad
Ventersburg
Botha
de Wet
Lord Roberta
Mobtris
Steyn
Thaba Nehu
Wotth
Rundle
Brabant
Aidvives
Durban
Buller
Boers Evacuate Ladybrand Move to Strong Positions
In May at Thaba Neh the Boers relocate their HQ from Ladybrand and Clocolan to Me Worshiping Nek. British forces under General Brabant report raids on several strategic points and control the line from Winburg to Ladybrand.
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Thaba Neh
May
Ladybrand
Clocolan
Mewathling
General Brabant
Winburn
Corned beef contraband halted at Larenco Marques
Reports from Larenco Marques say customs refuse to clear corned beef for the Transvaal. They also hold clothing and shoes as contraband, preventing clearance.
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London
Larenco Marques
Transvaal
Boer Women Demand Defense Corps Amid Crises
A Pretoria telegram from a burgheress asks if the time has come to form a women’s corps. She offers to lead a body of women volunteers to defend the Independence of the Transvaal and notes support for Kruger’s leadership.
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Pretoria
Kruger
Burgheress
Wcorps
Kruger Defeated as Government Selling Approval Fails
In Pretoria a government bid to sell mining fleet prices under government approval was rejected by Rand by a vote. The request was denied and the session closed.
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Pretoria
Wetherley, May
Rand
St Louis Car Strike Teeters After Fruitless Talks
May 10 conference between Governor Stevens local street railway leaders and Transit Company officers failed to produce an accord. Strikers demand arbitration only if the railway company initiates it. A fatal injury occurred when Flora Siegfried warding an infant was struck by a brick hurled at a passing car.
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St. Louis
Stevens
Local
Street Railway Association
Transit Company
Flora Siegfried
Washington Street
Bryan's Campaign Nominated Bryan by Acclamation
Sioux Falls May 1 The National Populist convention moved quickly to Bryan's nomination by acclamation after several brief speeches praising the candidate. Speakers included Senator Allen General Weaver ex-Congressman Jerry Simpson Cyclone Davis and Senator Mutler. A. Towne was nominated for vice president by acclamation.
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Sioux Falls
Hryan
Mr. Bryan
Senator Allen
General Weaver
Town
Jerry Simpson
Kansas
Cyclone Davis
Texas
Marion Mutler
North Carolina
Rone
Handa
Cc A. Towne
BarkER and Donnelly Nominated at Populist Convention
Cincinnati May Wharton H Bark er of Pennsylvania was nominated for president on the second ballot by the middle of the road Populiste. Ignatius Donnelly was nominated for vice president and the convention adjourned sine die. The platform calls for initiative and referendum, public ownership of railroads and communication lines, land reform, a nationwide paper money system, graduated income and inheritance taxes, and direct vote for top federal officers.
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Cincinnati
Wharton H Barker
Pennsylvania
Ignatius Donnelly
The
People’s Party of the
United States
Nation Convention
Wis
People’s Party
Omaha
AW Land
Butt
Banka
Frost Scorches Orchards in Pittsburg Area
Frost last night damaged buds on fruit trees across the Pittsburg region. After last week’s heavy frosts many crops had escaped, but today farmers report damaged blossoms and reduced prospects despite minimal new frost formation in some areas.
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Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Man hanged in Canada county Jail for murder
On May 10 at about 10 oclock the prisoner Pianmico Abbatto was hanged in the Canada county Jail for the murder of Arnordaro D Veo, with his spiritual advisers Hevs lewie A Power of Vineland and Monhken Vacher both of Philadelphia present Abe faced death bravely
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Umn SN. J
Pianmico Abbatto
Canada County
Pierminge
Arnordaro D. Veo
Hie
Trend
Mia
Lewie
Vineland
Monhken
Philadelphia
Abe
Scranton Troops Star in Northampton Monument Day Parade
The Thirteenth regiment marching as a three battalion, twelve company line led the Northampton county monument dedication in Easton attended by about 30 000 people. Gov Stone Lt Gov Gobin and Adjutant General Stewart spoke as Scranton soldiers received warm ovations. a military ball followed and guests were entertained by local citizens before departure.
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Scranton
Easton
Northampton County
Bauer
L. A. Watres
W W. A. Stone
PS. Gobin
T. 0. Stewart
Jobin
Watres
Allentown
New Jersey
Front Street
Delaware River
Welock
Sons of Veterans
Grand Army of the Republic
Griffin Post
Sam H. Stevens
T. H., Dibble
B. Mott
Decker M. Giles
William A. Schmidt
N. F. Hine
Philadelphia
E. H. Ripple
George M. Hallstead
Stone
Gobin
Frank Reeder
Koehler
Orrin Serfass
Charlies F. Chidsey
Gebb
Stewart
A. D. Shaw
Watertown
N. Y
James Morrison
Horn
Lone of Veterans
Pomfrey Club
Gouvernor
Mra. Stone
Jersey Central
Smith or Long Favored for VP by Republican Convention
Washington reports momentum for Postmaster General Smith as the leading eastern vice presidential prospect at the Philadelphia convention. Secretary Long of the Navy is a strong alternative, with Roosevelt and others largely ruled out. Rosewater notes Smith would be acceptable with an eastern candidate. No objections have emerged to Smith’s private and official record.
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Smith
Secretary Long
Navy Department
Woodruff
Seth Low
Collum
Excelsior Manderson
Roosevelt
Bliss
Root
Long
Weet
Rosewater
Omaha Bee
West
Pennes
Clark Case Postponed for Senate Hearing Next Tuesday
In Washington on May 10 the Clark case from Montana was postponed to next Tuesday in the Senate. Mr. Chandler stated he would press to keep the case under consideration to the exclusion of other business. The naval appropriation bill was postponed until tomorrow. Gallinger spoke at length on protectionist policy as key to national prosperity, while eulogies were given for the late Louisiana Representative Samuel Baird.
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Washington
Senate
Clark
Montana
Chandler
Gallinger
New Hampshire
Samuel Baird
Louisiana
State Grange Urges Change in Pennsylvania Agriculture
A legislative committee meeting in Harrisburg urged Governor Stone to demand Secretary Hamilton's resignation and appoint an experienced farmer to enforce all agriculture laws. They cite mismanagement in dairy and food divisions, note Wells’ resignation, and seek samples analysis across counties. The panel includes W. F. Hill, Leonard Rhone, William Creasy, Hampton Rice, and George Hutchinson.
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Harrisburg
Stone
Hamilton
Wells
Kranges
Congress
Pure Butter Protective Association
Department of Agriculture
W. F. Hill
West Ford
Leonard Rhone
Centre Hall
William T. Creasy
Catawissa
Hampton W. Rice
Farmerville
George G. Hutchinson
Warrior's Mark
Hutchinson
Pure Food Bureau
Queen in London Again
The queen arrived in London at noon and will spend three days in the capital. She attended tomorrow's drawing room and appeared in excellent health amid a warm public greeting. At Paddington Station she donated to the railroad charity for widows and orphans.
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London
Buckingham Palace
Priory
Paddington
Exhibition of Handicraft Opens in Liverpool
An exhibition of handicraft opened in Liverpool today and runs through May 16. Wood, leather and metal work, embroidery, water color drawings, photography and other articles are shown. Prizes are offered and only amateurs may compete.
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Liverpool
England
Charities Conference Advances in United Charities Building
An informal conference in New York on present charity matters convened at the United Charities building. The event, held May 10, drew many philanthropists and continues tomorrow with an interesting programme.
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Seow
York
United Charition Building
End of Quay Cases Quietly Abandoned in Philadelphia
Philadelphia May 10 The district attorney abandoned all indictments against former U S Senator Quay his son Richard R Quay and late State Treasurer Benjamin J Haywood for converting public funds and related conspiracy and loaning charges Judge Riddle accepted the move and entered not guilty verdicts on all counts The case ends after trials and acquittals in related matters the men and parties involved are named but no further prosecution is pursued.
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Philadelphia
United States
Quay
Richard R. Quay
Benjamin J. Haywood
Johns
Hopking
The
People's Bank
Hopkins
Haywood
Rothermel
M. 3
M. 5. Quay
Commonwealth
R. R. Quay
Riddle
Death of Benjamin F. Houseman in Philadelphia
Benjamin F. Houseman aged fifty five prominent Hebrew of Philadelphia was found dead at his home 1820 Diamond Street with a bullet wound in his head and a pistol nearby. Police report death by own action but family claims accidental discharge while unloading. He was resident manager of Washington Life Insurance Company in New York for fifteen years. A widow and one son survive.
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Philadelphia
Benjamin F. Houseman
Diamond Street
Washington Life Insurances Company of
New York
German Warship Kormoran at Tutuila Ceremony
Dr Wilhelm Solf reports the German warship Kormoran was present during the holat ing ceremony at Tutuila island, as part of Germany's annexation measures in Samoa.
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Berlin
Wilhelm Solf
German Samoa
Kormoran
United States
Tutuila Island
Congress backs Brosius pure food bill for adulteration control
Washington May 10: The House committee on interstate and foreign commerce reported favorably on the Brosius pure food bill. The measure aims to prevent adulteration and misbranding of beverages foods candies drugs and condiments and to create a Chemical Woman of the agricultural department to oversee food and drug product safety.
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Washington
House
Brosius
Agricultural Department
Tragic Uprising Ends In Accidental Shooting
In Teroute on May 10 Peter Metutyrr, agent for Richiiow and Onitario Navigation, was shot by his son during a family dispute. The boy sought a neighboring town, the father collapsed from a bullet to the heart, and police say the gun discharged accidentally while the son intended only to frighten him.
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Teroute
Peter Metutyrr
Richiiow and Onitario Navigation Company
Harrisburg Charter Grants Include Three Local Firms
On May 10 the state department chartered several firms. Woods Ward Street Mather House Company in Pittsburgh with capital of 100000, Pittsburg Chain Company in Mite burg with capital of 25000, and The Crescent Land Company in Pittevurs with capital of 40000.
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Harrisburg
State Department
Woodsward Street
Mather House Company
Pittsburg Chain Company
Miteburg
The
Crescent Land Company
Pittevurs
Morning News Briefs Highlight Military and Local Affairs
General British defeat Moors at Sand River and missionary bishops reports noted. Thirteenth Regiment stationed at Easton. Southeastern Pennsylvania finances and court proceedings reviewed. Local accident on Poplar Street crossing injures laborers. Council cuts taxes on trailer companies. Scranton area updates include county news and ball by ball notes. Industrial price increases reported for Morse products.
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Sand River
Easton
Poplar Street Crossing
FIGHTING THE NEW RAILROAD
The Delaware Valley and Kingston railroad project faces legal action as the New York Ontario and Western seeks a writ of certiorari from the Appellate Division to overturn the state railroad commission ruling. A stay blocks construction, delaying start for at least a year as rail interests plan further appeals.
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Coal Road Combination
Delaware Valley
Kingston Road
New York
May
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Kingston
New York, Ontario and Western
Frank H. Platt
Supreme Court
State Railroad Commission
Court of Appeals
Quito Carries Corn for Bombay Famine Relief
The We-The Fleamer Quito sailed today from New York for Bombay with 200000 bushels of corn for famine relief. It is the largest cargo carried by a vessel on a similar run, funded by diverse US donors. The Kaneas India famine relief committee contributes 20000 bushels and the Mennonite committee 800 bushels, voyage expected in forty days.
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New York
Quito
Bombay
United States
Kaneas India Famine Relief Committee
Menonites
Dairy and Food Commission to unify action across divisions
Secretary of Agriculture Hamilton will oversee dairy and food commission work after disruption. A meeting on May 1 convened by Major Levi Wells gathered agents and attorneys to create uniform procedures across all connected divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jiarralurg
Hamilton
Dairy and Food Commission
Levi Wella
Dhwamiste Ani
Heiwoinniineden
Child in Wade Attempts to Take Wife Then Self
A 1 year old boy from Wade, a mine village, attempted to harm a woman then himself. He bit and chewed at covered parts, leaving injuries on his hands and throat. Rescue workers found the child in a vulnerable state near the Potte-Ville area.
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Fotwily
Hubert Marnde
Wade
Potte- Ville
Bishops Reports Highlight Conference With Health and Policy Notes
The May 1 188? Methodist Episcopal general conference heard special quadriennial reports from India and Africa. Bishop Thoburn announced retirement from missionary fields for at least a year due to ill health. Delegates debated enrollment of women, while Bishops Hartzell and Thoburn detailed Africa and India missions and church revisions.
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India
Chivkige
Biktoeps, Harizell
Africa
Thoburn
Cheeriis
Hoes
Owle
J. RB. Seow
Buathweatern Christian Advocate
Foss
Mallallen
Mallalien
Board of Bishops
Methodist Church South
Canadian Methodist Church
Special Commission
General Conference
James M. Thoburn
Hartsel
Hartzel
Taylor
Coinage Law Amendments Reported Favorably
Washington May 10 The house committee on coinage reported two measures to amend coinage laws. One would allow foreign gold coins deposited in U S Mints and the U S Treasury at New York to be exchanged for United States gold coins of similar value with limits on sums and a possible Treasury discretion to set charges or exemptions. The committee also favored Secretary Gage’s bill regarding whitening standards for assistants.
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Washington
Orne
United Stats
United States
Treasury
Gages
Crawford Unseated in Narrow House Vote
Washington May 1 The house by two votes unseated Mr Crawford of North Carolina a Democrat and seated Mr Pearson of North Carolina who had served in the Fifty fourth and fifty fifth congresses Pearson becomes the third Republican to be seated. The minority resolution backing Crawford was defeated by one vote Mr Jack from Pennsylvania sided with the Democrats on both counts. Seventeen Republicans were absent or unpaired on the first vote and twelve on the second.
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Washington
House
Crawford
North Carolina
Pearson
Jack
Pennsylvania
Notable Executions Reported In May Town Trial
The article details a May execution in Stalrigh North Carolina where Tony dotins the fegre Prraeher and Millet Bila, along with five children, faced death tomorrow. A teen child survived the burning attack that plundered and burned the family home, with the crime committed just eighteen days earlier.
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Stalrigh
N.C
Tony Dotins
Fegre Prraeher
Childern
Bankruptcy petition filed by Piresburg firm partners in Logk Maven Pa
Piresburg, May Withers F. Praretin and Edward V. Pears, partners, of Logk Maven, Pa., filed a bankruptcy petition in the United States court today. The firm owes $17,009 and has assets of $? facing potential claims from creditors. Names such as Edward Pevenon, John Kumstile, Wilkee Datro are listed among those involved or sought.
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Piresburg
May
Withers
F. Praretin
Edward V. Pears
Logk Maven
Prarncus
Aeets
Edward Pevenon
John Kumstile
Wilkee Datro
Weather Forecast For Washington May 10
Forecast calls for fog on eastern areas with warmer conditions Friday and Saturday. Northwesterly winds shift to variable later.
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Washington
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Frost
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Crack Company
MR. Smith
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Charities Conference
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General
Southeastern Pennsylvania Financial and Commercial
Leval
Loral
Weel Scranton
T Reon
Chi
Cago
House Committee
MR. Crawford
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