Dawn of War Weariness as Boer and British Tactics Clash
London dispatches report Lord Roberts near Johannesburg and ongoing bombardment with unclear results. Describes Boer demoralization, inflation, and discontent as streets echo with God Save the Queen chants. Censorship tilts news, while calls for peace pressure Kruger and Steyn.
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Trane
Eversone
Steyn
Krager
Robert
Burghere
London
Lord Roberts
Johannesburg
French
Ian Hamilton
H. J. Whigham
Daily News
Pretoria
Watervallon
Delagoa Bay
Lydenburg
Anherin
Kruger
Lord Troberts
Volke
Sal
Wruger
Secret Anglo American Understanding Denied in Senate Speech
In Washington a speech supporting a Boers sympathy resolution touched on a supposed secret understanding between the United States and Britain. Mr. Wellington of Maryland and Mrs Lodge of Massachusetts debated proof, with the secretary of state denying any alliance. The day also saw reading of the sundry civil bill, debate on extending the industrial commission, Alaska civil government bill passage, and a planned anti trust bill consideration this week.
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Wusbligteb
Senate
Wellington
Maryland
United States
Britain
Lodge
Massachusetts
State Department
Industrial Commission
Dalzell
Move OY Peking Belgians Under Siege Near Chang Halo
The telegram reports the Lu bao railway station at twenty nine miles from Peking burned by Boxers last night. Belgian engineers in charge are safe at Floglal while trains are halted. Boxers advance toward Pe king and burn Feng Tuie as battles unfold near Feng Taie with missionaries cut off at Pao Ting Fu.
Neely Extradition Hearing Delayed Until June 5
New York May 30 The arrangement for Charles F. W. Neely before Commissioner Shields in the U S district court on charges linked to Cuban postal frauds was adjourned to June 5. The delay aims to await Gov Roosevelt's decision on New York state's power to issue extradition papers against Neely.
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Gov
Beckham Engagement to Miss Faqua Quietly Announced
In Frankfort Kentucky May the state capital, unofficial word says Governor Beckham will wed Miss Jean Faqua of Owensville within the next month. Be kham has described her as one of the state’s most beautiful and accomplished women to his closest friends.
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Tim Wilt
Hans Wea
Frankfort
May
Beckham
Jean Faqua
Owensville
Faqua
Grand Stand Burned At Clurtaway Club Game
Fire destroyed most of the grand stand of the Clurtaway Baseball Club early today. Only part saved. Loss about 15000 dollars. The team departs for a long Eastern trip today and the stand will be rebuilt before their return.
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Cincinnati Baseball Grow Cinccinnati
Clurtaway Baseball Club
Smoking blamed in sudden death of Adams Press messenger
Evansville May 30. Excess smoking of cigarettes held by Coroner J B Walker to be the cause of the death of Ed Hutchingon night messenger of the Adams Press company.
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Evansfiland
Corotter
J. B. Walker
Ed Hutchingon
Adams Tx- Press Company
Tragedy at Picnic Bridge Kills Three in Mackinaw
In Mackinaw eighteen miles below Peoria a bridge timber collapse fatally injured Wesley Smith and Miss Kraggs and severely hurt Miss Clauser while they attended Pekin high school activities. Smith and Kraggs died on the scene. Clauser survives with serious injuries.
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Peoria
Wesley Smith
Misk Jexsle
Kugga
Eixteen
Mise Mable Clanser
Mackinaw
Smith
Miss Kraggs
Clauser
Pekin High School
Fisher man confesses to sending obscene letters
Walter Bryson of Fisher Minn was arrested in Crookston on May 30 and brought by post office special agents. He confessed to sending obscene letters through the mails and was bound over to the federal court.
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Crookston
Minn
Walter Bryson
Fisher
Post Office
Bryson
Czar Invites German Embassy to Dinner on Queen's Birthday
Significance noted as first on record that the czar invited members of the German embassy to dinner for the queen's birthday last week. The event is seen as having substantial political importance in St Petersburg.
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St. Petersburg
Choctaw Nation Chief Race Drops Candidate Dropout
Tifa reported that Gov Green Me Jurtain has withdrawn from the Choctaw Nation chief race due to ill health. The figure was considered one of the most brilliant leaders in the reorganized tribes.
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Tifa
Green Me
Jurtain
Ietn
Roberts Forces Cross Vaal River Ahead of Johannesburg
Dispatch from London May 20 describes Gen. Roberts fifty-one miles from Johannesburg and seventy-seven miles from Pretoria after crossing the Vaal River with 30,000 infantry, 20,000 cavalry and 150 guns. Boers retreat with little resistance as authorities plan defense at Vereeniging and Potchefstroom.
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London
Roberts
Trans- Vaal
Johannesburg
Pretoris
Yaal
French
Hamilton
Lord Roberts
Eighth Mounted Infantry
Villjoen
Vereeniene
Moyerten
Vereeniging
Kup River
Pretoria
Transvaal
Lourenzo Marques
Kruger
Gates Mountains
Potchafontela
Baden-Powell
Roberto
Nsvasdi
Zurdisfontein
Botha
Meyer
Lucius Meyer
Jaye
Steyn
Welts
Boers Reoccupy Reitfontain and Daniet Laagers Reported
May 20 dispatch from Barkly West notes Boer forces have reoccupied no man and established large laagers at Reitfonteln and Daniet. Negotiations with Lord Roberts collapsed with Boers replying to any terms.
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Lord Roberts
Barkly West
Reitfonteln
Daniet
Senate to Probe Cuban Postal Irregularities Visit Cuba if Needed
The Senate approved a resolution authorizing the Cuban affairs committee to investigate Cuban postal irregularities and to visit Cuba if required. The House nearly completed debate on the Alaska civil government bill.
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Senate
Cal
Washington
Committee of Cuban Affairs
Cuba
House
Coal and Coke Lands Move in Cambria County
In a startling deal credited to Philadelphia capital and Cambria interests, the town of Bru gullty in Cambria county now passes into a corporate group led by State Senator J. Henry Cochran of Williamsport as president. Key financiers P A B Widener W J Elkins and C J Ma Bee figure among the interested parties.
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Philadelphia
Grogality
Brugullty
Cambria County
J. Henry Cochran
Williamsport
P. A. B. Widener
W. J. Elkins
C. J. Ma- Bee
Civil War in Chicago Invasion by District of Lake Michigan
May 29 Chicago faced an attempted but unserious takeover by thirteen men calling themselves the District of Lake Michigan. Captain G W Streeter led a siege at Lincoln Park land reclaimed from the lake front, aiming to seize Tend land and a store. Casualties included a boy shot in the leg and a horse killed. five invaders were arrested while others escaped. Courts have repeatedly ruled against the squatter who claims shoreland is public domain not Illinois property.
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Europe
America
Volksraad
Hoitwatersrand
United States
Hay
Laurenzo Morgues
Lalx Botha
Pretoria
Kruger
Talng
Johannesburg
Steyn
Louvenn
Ideh
Talng’s Nek
Buller
Ladybrand
Vereeniging
Free State
Ficksburg
Roberts
Rin Stad
Bevad Wood
Lindley
Has Reading
Hie
Piet Dewet
Broadwoes
Aur
Lake Michigan
Lincoln Park
Park
Jena
Illinois
Streetcar Strike Paralyzes City Transit Operations
May 29 marks the twentieth day of a street railway strike in St Louis as neither side yields. Police guard only a fraction of the 800 cars normally run, with violence frequent and casualties rising. Four killed and numerous wounded reported as clashes persist amid driver and worker disputes.
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Lowtet
Sifen
St Louis
Transit Company
Ite
Wilealles
Fatalities in Chicago Lightning Strikes and Lake Tragedy
A storm near Chicago yesterday killed thirteen year old Lucy Holden instantly when struck by lightning as she left a candy store. Her ten year old sister Irene suffered burns but survived. Lucy’s clothes burned to the skin, trees splintered, and a shoreline drowning occurred on Lake Michigan where George Reesch, a saloonkeeper, drowned and Paul Kutmier clung to an overturned boat before rescue.
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Lake
Chicago
Lucy Holden
Irene
Lake Michigan
George Reesch
Paul Kutmier
Revenue
Michigan
Cornerstone laid at Fredericksburg ceremony honors Army of the Potomac
President McKinley cabinet and Gen Miles attended a Fredericksburg cornerstone laying on May 27 to memorialize the Army of the Potomac. Daniel Butterfield donated the bronze and granite shaft while Gen Butterfield participated. Col Hill accepted the gift for the War Department as veterans from both sides observed Masonic rites. The event coincided with the Army of the Potomac reunion and a gala town welcome.
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Herolem
Ismand Aronse
Frederdeh
Peeald McKinley
Min
Miles Witmesa
Lradera
Wederat Federaie
Fredericksburg
Fifth Corps
McKinley
Miles
Army of the Potomac
Daniel Butterfield
Memorial Association
Gen. Butterfeld
Secretary of War
Col. Hill
Court House
Convicted of Attempted Wreck of Welland Canal
Karl Doll wann and John Walsh and John Nolin of Dublin lately of Washington and Richmond were found guilty by Chancellor Boyd and a Jury of attempting to wreck lock 28 at the Welland canal with dynamite and fuses. They were sentenced to life imprisonment in Kingston penitentary. Walsh and Nolin bought dynamite, but miscalculated distance to shore, causing only minor damage. Dullman aided from Niagara Falls. motive alleged by crown to be Clan na Gael.
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Werle Canal
Welland
Karl Dollwann
Jobn Walsh
John Nolin
Dublin
Ireland
Washington
D. C
Richmond
Boyd
Bering
Welland Canal
Kingston
Dullman
Niagara Falla
Clan Na Gack
Aguinaldo escort trail found. rescue after Ladrones incident
Troops under Maj. Poston and Col. Hare report Filipino pursuers near Bongued aiming to escort Aguinaldo to the mountains. In a separate action, Sergt. Barry and 3 privates rescued the president’s daughter from Ladrones, who were ambushed by twelve attackers. seven thieves killed. Lieut. Elliott of the New Orleans died in Cavite from sunstroke. Also, Price, McCormick & Co.’s suspension on the New York cotton market is unlikely to drag others down. failure stemmed from an attempted corner.
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Lady
Manila
Maj
Poston
Marth
Thirty Third Infantry
Col
Tather R. Hare
Thinythird Regiment
Bongued
Mountalny
Aguinaldo
Sergt. Barry
Twenty Seventh Regiment
Bap Mateo
W. P. Elliott
United States
New Orleans
Cavite
Price
McCormlek & E
New York
Cotton Exchange
Four Bishops Consecrated at Chicago Auditorium
In Chicago on May 20, a ceremony with twelve bishops and about 3000 attendees consecrated four new Methodist Episcopal bishops. David Hastings Moore was assigned to the Shanghai district, John William Hamilton to San Francisco, Edwin Wallace Parker and Frank Wesley Warne were missionary bishops to India and Malaysia. The rites were brief and simple, then delegates and friends crowded the stage to congratulate the new bishops.
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Chica
Chicago
Methodist Episcopal Church
David Hastings Moore
Shanghai
John William Hamilton
San Francisco
Edwin Wallace Parker
Frank Wesley Warne
India
Malaysian
Sawmill Explosion Kills One and Five Workers
A sawmill owned by Capt. Ferrin exploded yesterday, tearing through the mill at Burleston and killing McPerrin and five employees. Authorities report extensive destruction and ongoing inquiries into the disaster.
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Holler
Terrin
Burleston
Capt
Ferrin
Mil
Kiling McPerrin
Thrilling Escape at Peoria Home for Girls Fire
A blaze on the second floor of the Home of the Good Shepherd in Peoria last evening caused near total destruction. Fourteen Sisters in charge and eighty young inmates escaped unharmed. Loss set at about $50,000 with $12,000 insured.
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Peoria
the Good Shepherd
Loas
Ho Vingne Cases Reported in San Francisco
Dr O'Brien secretary of the board of health reports that two women cases of plague have been reported to the board of health in San Francisco on May 2.
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San Francisco
O'Brien
Board of Health
May Influx Seen for Europe Passengers
Quonn Trails Sot Laree, New York reports May travel to Europe was light for steamship lines. However, industry observers expect June and July to bring stronger passenger numbers as demand rises and schedules rebound.
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Quonn
Sot Laree
New York
Europe
Lynchrug mob shoots unknown man at White County point
A mob of masked men in Newport Arkansas killed an unidentified Black man at a point near Weat Point in White County after a robbery implication. No arrests have been made.
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Arkansas Lynchrug
Newport
Ark
Weat Point
White County
Attorneys Plan for Carter Release in Leavenworth
Leavenworth Kan May 26 Capt Oberlin M Carter former army officer in Fort Leavenworth prison is the subject of a conference with Chicago attorney Frank P Blair and about a dozen leading lawyers. They are devising methods to secure his release while Carter maintains his innocence and rejection of a pardon.
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Oficer
Capt. Carter
Public Examiner presses for county fund deposits
The Public Examiner seeks enforcement as county citors and treasurers hurry to select depositories for county funds. Banks are already chosen in several cases and some treasurers dismiss the matter lightly. Public Examiner Pope warns that noncompliance could lead to suspension by the governor.
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St Paul
Pope
South Dakota G.O.P. Nominates Ticket At Largest Convention
The state Republican convention in Sioux Falls gathered 1444 delegates. Nominees: Governor C. N. Herreid, Lieutenant Governor George W. Snow, Secretary of State O. C. Berg, Congressmen at large C. H. Burke and H. W. Martin. National delegates include Emil Branch and Geo. Rice. The platform backs the administration, praises Senator Kyle, supports free homes, condemns monopolies, and favors the gold standard.
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Dakota
Sioux Falls
Widal
South Dakota
C. N. Herreid
George W. Snow
O. C. Berg
C. H. Burke
H.W. Martin
Emil Branch
Geo. Rice
L. Lassutter
A. H. Beets
C. B. Collins
M. P. Beebe
James Halley
G. G. Bennett
Kyle
Murder Charge Returns Man After Long Years in St Paul
Edward Erickson was arrested on a murder charge in St Paul related to his brother Martin F. Erickson, years after the crime. Gustav Wall, who says he witnessed the murder, led to the arrest after confessing to Gov. Lind and claiming conscience troubles. Previously Erickson was cleared amid a baffling case that long stumped police.
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Eather
St. Paul
Edward Erickson
Martin F. Erickson
Gustav Wall
Wade
Murder for Money in North Dakota Farmhouse
Simon Welch, a frugal farmer living about four miles from Bismarck, was murdered in his farmhouse with a bullet through the head. His revolver was found under the pillow. Several hundred dollars reportedly stolen from the scene and $2,500 in bank. Authorities investigate to find the perpetrators.
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North Dakota
Bismarck
N. D
Simon Welch
Currie Makes Citizens Jubilant Over New Des Moines River Rail Line
Currie Minnesota May 26 Citizens cheer as the first train on the Des Moines River branch of the Omaha road arrives carrying officials including the secretary and department heads. Visitors fill the town this week to view the track completion and wheat fields along the line show damage from the new road. The depot will sit a short distance from the town center, prompting relief among locals afraid the line might relocate. City Treasurer Hutle faces possible trouble if a 100000 bond is not filed before the next council meeting, with a prior 10000 deficit and delays cited.
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Currie
Currie, Minn
Des Moines River
Omaha Road
Dent
Roand
Sioux City
Iowa
Hutile
Woman Charged With Poisoning Father-in-law
Montevideo Minnesota May 26 Mrs Augusta Kerken of Havelock was arrested a few days ago on a charge of attempting to poison her father-in-law. She was bound over to await the action of the grand jury after examination.
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Montevideo
Mipn
Augusta Kerken of
Havelock
Crossing Tragedy Near Chippewa Falls Claims Life
A May 26 report from Chippewa Falls Wisconsin states William Gilbertson eighteen of Weyerhauser was crossing the tracks when a felon struck him with a horse and killed him instantly on the Boo lige line.
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Chippewa Falls
Wis
William Gilbertson
Weyerhauser
Wire
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