Mafeking Relief Hopes Grow As News Delayed
London dispatches report crowd at the War Office awaiting word on Mafeking relief amid Boer siege. British progress claims include a trap near a fort, capturing Sarel Eloff and many enemy dead. Canadian forces may join relief from Bulawayo as rail access nears Mafeking.
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London
England
Mafeking
War Office
Lourenzo Marquez
Pretoria
Rhodesia
Bulawayo
Pitsani
House For Commons
James ‘Kitson
Yorkshire, West ‘Riding
Colne Valley
House of Commons
Wyndsham
Old Roberts
Aiknoonst Sn
Christiania
Klerksdorp
Parys
Rundile
Cloco‘Fan
Bamtoland
Ticksburg
Bethlehem
Government Troops Win Prolonged Battle in Vetas District
News from Colombia reports a seventy hour clash in the Vetas district ending with heavy government victory. Generals Leal and Herrera were among the killed. about twelve hundred insurgents were captured and a large stash of guns and rifles fell to the victor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colon
Colombia
Via
Galveston
Vetas
Hearing Delay in Neeley Case Moves to Next Week
Edward K. Jones of New York was named special assistant US attorney general for the Neeley matter and Cuba government officials. District Attorney Burnett said tomorrow's hearing before Commissioner Shields would likely be adjourned for a week and the Neeley extradition hearing probably postponed for a day or two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neeley
New York
Edward K. Jones
United States Attorney General
Charles W. Neeley
Cuba
United States
Jar
Burnett
Shields
Two Lightning Fatalities Reported in County Farmland
May reports from Hampton and Dubuque recount two lightning deaths. William Kleeman perished in a barn in Ricaland township while his employer A Inge bretgen was stunned but revived. Frank Besler near Dyersville was struck while harrowing his field. his team was killed though he may recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampton
Wm. Kleeman
Ricaland
A. Ingebretgen
Dubuque
Frank Besler
Dyersville
Coeur d Alene Investigation Panel To Draft Reports
Washington May 18 The Hall of the Coeur d Alene investigation committee votes to draft reports on the subject. Representatives Dick of Ohio Esch of Wisconsin Capron of Rhode Island Republicans and Lentz of Ohio Hay of Virginia Democrats participate. Majority likely to concur on a report while minority may file views on points of agreement or disagreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coanr
Walene
Washington
Hall
The
Coeur d'Alene Investigat
Ng Committee
Ohio
Esch
Wisconsin
Capron
Rhode Island
Republilcans
Lentz
Hay
Virginia
Free Homestead Bill Signed Into Law by McKinley
President McKinley signed the free homestead bill at 4 p m. The law takes effect immediately and opens lands previously in Indian reservations to entry without payment. Congressman Burke says settlers may prove up before instructions are issued, though payments under the old law are not required for proof.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D .C
McKinley
Burke
Public Lands Committee
Land Office
Interior Department
Congressman Burke
Inspect Immigrant Inspection Plans Reach Hawaii and Porto Rico
Washington reports Commissioner General Powderly aims to establish immigrant inspection in Hawaii with F H Larned to Honolulu and George Baldwin appointed as inspector there. Roman Dobler to Porto Rico will study arrivals and conditions, supporting a national system pending congressional action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Powderly
Hawaiian Islands
F. H. Larned
Immigration Bureau
Honolulu
United States
George
Baldwin
Roman Dobler
New York
Porto Rico
Porto Fican
Eighty Five New National Banks Reported
The comptroller of the currency notes from March 14 to May 12, 229 applications for banks with capital under 50 000 totaling 5 905 000 and 61 applications for capital over 50 000 totaling 7 222 900. Since March 14 fifty nine banks organized under 50 000 and twenty six over 50 000. These eighty five banks deposited bonds securing 1 586 100 in circulation. Bonds exchanged for new 2 percent bonds total 272 910 850 with 53 688 400 received from non-bank individuals and institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Comptroller of the Currency
Treasury
American Building in Germany at Bremen Cotton Exchange
Bremen advances on a new cotton exchange built entirely on the American plan. Bremen, a leading continental market next to Liverpool, handled 41,181 bales of cotton as the exchange expanded from a small start last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Washington
Bremen
State Department
Diedrich
Liverpool
Porto Rico Customs Receipts For Three Months Ended March 31 1900
The War department division of customs and insular affairs reported that Porto Rico’s total customs receipts for the three months ended March 31, 1900, were $197,832. This compares with $354,000 in the same period of 1899.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porto Rico
Washington
Division of Customs and Insular Affairs
War Department
Army staff change opposed by Bates and Ainsworth
General Bates and General Ainsworth told the house committee on military affairs that they oppose altering the army staff structure. They pressed for retention of the present system as hearings continued with conclusion expected the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bates
Army
Ainsworth
Bureau of Records and Pensions
House Committee On Military Affairs
Army to appoint thirty dental surgeons in the army
Senator Pettus on May 18 reported favorably a bill authorizing the appointment of thirty dental surgeons in the army by the military affairs committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senator Pettus
Committee On Military Affairs
Preliminary Report of Industrials Commission View on Transportation
Washington May 18 The preliminary report of the industrial commission on transportation reviews evidence and testimony up to May 1 1900 and provides no recommendations for legislation Senator Kyle chairing the commission states that due to the inquiry incompleteness no recommendations to Congress or state legislatures are offered now but may follow later
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Report of
Industrials‘Commission
Washington
Industrial Commission On ‘Transportation
Congress
Kyle
Standard Oil Appeals Prep In Nebraska Anti Trust Case
Lincoln May 21 Attorney for Standard Oil notify Chief Justice Norval they will file exceptions to the Nebraska Supreme Court ruling sustaining the attorney general's demurrer in the Standard Oil trust case. They seek an appeal to the United States Supreme Court to test the anti trust law constitutionality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln, Neb
Standard Oi! Company
Norral
Supreme Court
Standard Oil Trust
United States Supreme Court
Nebraska
Supreme Court of Nebraska
United States
Norval
Herdman
Frost Case Inquest Delays Verdict On Frost Poisoning
York Neb May 21 The Frost poisoning sensation ends with Mrs Frost released from jail though coroner jury cannot finish analysis of the body parts and may re arrest if aconite and phosphorus are confirmed. The jury reports an adjournment pending chemist findings and asks for Mrs Frost’s liberty until the final report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Neb
Mrs. Frost
Charles W. Frost
Iim
J. H. Afflerbach
Margaret Frost
Unknown Man Falls From Train at Gibbon Nebraska
An unidentified man fell from Union Pacific train No 22 near Gibbon Nebraska. The train severed an arm and a leg, leaving him alive but with a short survival window. A brakeman found him by the rails. four other tramps in the car are in custody after claiming they left him unharmed. An inquest will be held if he dies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibbon
Neb
Union Pacific
Corner stone laid for Nemaha county court house in Auburn
The corner stone of Nemaha county's new courthouse was laid on Thursday with ceremonies. The Woodmen of the World gathered from across the county as Sovereign Root delivered the address. Former Governor Furnas also spoke. The courthouse is progressing, with the first story completed before last fall’s cold weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Neb
Nemaha County
Sovereign Root
Furnas
Dies on Burlington Train near Hastings
John James, a consumptive traveler bound for Colorado, died on a Burlington train. His body was brought to Hastings, handled by the Masonic fraternity, and shipped to Rock Creek Kansas for burial. He was accompanied by his wife and son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Hastings
John James
Colorado
Hansen
Masonic
Rock Creek
Kas
Rain Benefits the Ranges
A heavy rain drenched the northwestern Nebraska region on May 21 aiding the ranges still in good condition but in need of moisture. The rainfall marks relief for local grasslands and livestock interests across Chadron and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chadron
Neb
Nebraska
Man Found Dead on Prairie Near Harrison Neb
Alois Standenmayer was found dead on the prairie ten miles east of Harrison and one mile from the Andrews station. Indications point to murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison, Neb
Alois Standenmayer
Harrison
Andrews
John B Hugo steamer destroyed by fire at Florence
Florence Nebraska May 21 the John B Hugo steamer in government service near Florence was destroyed by fire. The Osage Packet company of Osage Missouri owned the boat and Captain Thompson was in charge. No insurance was carried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence
Neb
John B. Hugo
Here
Osage Packet Company
Osage, Mo
Thompson
Weather Summary from University of Nebraska May 15
The report notes a warm week with mean temperatures about 30 degrees above normal in the east and 11 degrees in the west. Rainfall stayed below normal overall, with only light scattered showers and most stations recording less than a quarter to two tenths of an inch. Field work advanced, corn planting rapid in southern counties, grasses and small grains thriving, fruit setting well with minor frost damage to plums and late apples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uiversity OF
Nebraska
Linecom
Hetle Rui
Astronomers Prepare to View May Eclipse Near Atlanta
Prof Swedy and Stebbins of the Nebraska State University will observe the sun eclipse on May 28 from a location near Atlanta Georgia. They will travel with instruments and may join other scientists at the observation site. The total eclipse will pass a narrow corridor from the northeast to the southern states and last only minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Swedy and
Stebbins
Astronomical Department of the State University
Atlanta
Nebraska
Free man Lynch Attacks Editor in Humboldt Street Brawl
In Humboldt Nebraska on May 18 free man Lynch a young farmer attacked E F Shorts editor of the Enterprise on the street in front of the office. Lynch pepper sprayed Shorts and struck him with a rawhide while Shorts fought back with his whip. Lynch and Shorts and Shorts son Charles were arrested all charged with fighting. Wynch says the assault arose from disputes over his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humboldt, Neb
Freeman Lynch
E. F. Shorts
Enterprise
Charles
Lynch
Shorts
Wynch
Killed by Lightning Near Crete Neb
A junk peddler and horse trader William H Smith, 62, formerly of Manhattan Kan, was struck by lightning seven miles east of Crete during a heavy storm and died instantly. His wife, child, and Archie Mitchell witnessed the incident as Mitchell’s wagon was torn apart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crete
Neb
William H Smith
Smith
Archie Mitchell
Mitchell
Manhattan
Kan
Trigh Mail kills Sterling youth near tracks
Mi o Stollard a 20 year old man from Sterling Neb was found beside the railroad two miles west of town after the Trigh Mail fast freight passed through at 12 30 am He died later at 3 40 pm suffering a crushed skull severe arm injury a crushed shoulder and a deep chin gash according to reports from the engineer who found him
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling
Neb
Mi O Stollard
Trigh
Boy Drowned In Creek Near Pawnee City
The fifteen-year-old son of Robert Shaw drowned in Turkey creek nine miles south of Pawnee City Nebraska while swimming with younger boys. His body was recovered about an hour later after companions failed to save him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pawnee City
Neb
Robert Shaw
Turkey Creek
Here
Young Shaw
State Fish Commission Orders Dams and Hatchery Upgrades
SOUTH BEND Neb May 13 The State Fish commission orders five new stone dams and other hatchery improvements to boost fish output for stocking streams next fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Neb
State Fish Commission
Pioneer Nebraskan Hazen Dies in Blue Springs
Jon S. Hazen a pioneer of southern Nebraska died at his Blue Springs home at age seventy years nine months and two days May 18. He lived in the region a long time and was known for his contributions to local development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Springs
Neb
Jon. S. M.hazen
Southern
Nebraska
Farly Nebraska Days The Old Town of De Soto
Lincoln date记 May 16. T. P. Kennard recalls the 43 year-old move of the state capitol from Omaha to Lincoln. He describes De Soto in 1883 as the region’s largest town north of Omaha with several banks and 400 to 500 residents, and reflects on Nebraska’s early faith and land prospects west of the Blue River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln, Neb
T. P. Kennard
State Capitol
Omaha
Lincoln
St. Louis
Iowa
Missouri
Missouri River
Omaha Bank
de Soto
Nebraska
Omaha Republican
Blue River
Remainder of Horton couple killed by Indians confirmed
Bert Horton and wife, once residents of Fremint Nebraska, were slain by Indians near Skaguay Alaska in October. Their bodies, recognized from earlier reports, were recovered March 15 and buried by the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremint
Neb
Bert Horton
Skaguay
Alaska
C. F. Horton
Scribner
J. M. Tanner
United States
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Nebraska Soldier's Foster Mother Granted Pension
Osceola May 16 Judge Saunders reports telegram from Congressman Stark that the House passed a bill granting Lydia Strang a pension of 12 dollars per month. She is the foster mother of the late William Lewis of Company E First Nebraska, the first Nebraskan to die in the Spanish war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penaton
Lewis
Osceola
Neb
T. H. Saunders
Stark
Washington
House of Representatives
Lydia Strang
Strang
William Lewis
Company E
Nebraska
Hastings lands G. A. R. reunion for three years
Hastings residents celebrate securing the G. A. R. national reunion for the next three years. They pledge a royal welcome and excellent treatment for veterans and friends during the event period in FASTINGS Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastings
Y Vterans
Reception for Commander Reese in Broken Bow Neb
Judge John Reese was honored with a reception in Broken Bow after being elected commander of the Department of the Grand Army of the Republic at the Beatrice encampment. Members of the Grand Army, the Woman's Relief corps, and local citizens attended to celebrate the distinction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reese
Broken Bow
Neb
John Reese
Department of the Grand Army of the Republic of the State
Beatrice
Grand Army of the Republic
Woman's Relief Corps
Child Drowns in Bucket Incident at Porch
In Edgar Nebraska on May 16 Clyde Jones one year old son of Mr and Mrs John Jones drowned in a large bucket on the back porch after crawling to the bucket and slipping in. He was found lifeless though not under water long.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar
Neb
Clyde Jones
John Jones
Fremont man pleads guilty to embezzling county funds
In Dodge county district court Henry Hoetfelker pleaded guilty to embezzling 2100 dollars of public funds and received a three year penitentiary sentence. He asked for leniency citing losses from the Dodge fire as the cause of his troubles and appeared unconcerned about the sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont, Neb
Henry Hoetfelker
Dodge County
Dodge
Health of Young Women and Reader Testimonials
A letter from a sixteen year old girl describes irregular painful menses and cramps. Multiple testimonials praise Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Blood Purifier for regularity and relief from pain nervousness and dizziness. Names include Miss Mary Gongs Aptos California Miss Mant Gomuss Aptos California and Miss Matilda Jensen Ogdensburg Wisconsin with dates 1898 1899.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Drarn
Ogdensburg
Wis
Allen's Foot-Fare and Other Everyday Remedies
A collage of old advertisements notes Allen's Foot-Fare and Foot-Ease for swollen burning feet with a 25 cent price, mentions free samples, and lists addresses. Additional items tout Magnetic Starch, Grain-O as coffee substitute, teething remedies, and a quip about love and racing courses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
LeRoy, N. Y
Summer Resorts Listed in Lake Country Tour Appeal
In the Lake Country of Northern Illinois Wisconsin Minnesota and Michigan hundreds of charming Summer Resorts await tourists from the South and East. A pamphlet for 1900 Summer Homes or the illustrated Summer book can be obtained via ticket agents with four cents postage. Geo. N. Heafford, Old Colony Building Chicago IL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilinois
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Michigan
Fox Lake
Delavan
Lauderdale
Waukesha
Oconomowoc
Palmyra
Delis
Kilbourn
Elkhart
Madison
Minocqua
Star Lake
Frontenac
White Bear
Minnetonka
Marquette
Lake Superior
Lake Country
Geo. N. Heafford
Old Colony Building
Chicago
Binder Twine Inside Price Notice from Rogarch & Co
Inside price offer for binder twine types Sisw Standard or Manila. Mail details of needed quantity and timing to Sxags Rogarch & Co Binder Twine Dept Chicago. They quote a price to beat your current supplier and save you money with a lower or secured rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sisw
Standard
Manila
Sxags
Rogarch & Co
Binder Twine Department
Chicago
Bargain Day Offer Promises Farm News Subscription
Farm News announces a June 1 bargain day offering a one year subscription to Springfield Ohio readers who remit on that date. The ad touts Magnet Starch as a recommended product and encourages trial to distinguish it from competing brands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm News
America
Springfield
Ohio
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Generale Leal and
Herrera
Hawaii
Standard Oil Appeal
State Supreme Court
Smyth
Braska
Capitol
Roetfelker
Derar Mrs
Walter Daker & Co
Warchenter, Mass
Nenilon
Whakarewarew
New Zealand
C. H. Marshall & Co
Chivago
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