Kruger Departs as Pretoria Prepares for British Entry
Dispatch from Pretoria reports Kruger's move to Waterval Haven and a safety committee led by Judge Gregorwski to guard lives and property during the transition. British forces expected to enter Pretoria within hours amid quiet crowds in Church Square. US Consul Hay and Leigh Wood secure parole for 20 officers, while combat rages elsewhere with Federals under Louis Botha repelling attacks.
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Gregorwski
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United States
Hay
Leigh Wood
Boers Report a Successful Engagement Near Van Wycks Rust
A British army bulletin reports heavy fighting near Van Wycks Rust in Galerand on Sunday. Federals fought effectively but were compelled to retire at dark toward Van Wycks Rust due to overwhelming British strength.
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van Wycks Rust
Galerand
Hildyard Captures Utrecht as Laings Nek Bombarded
Despatch from General Buller reports Hildyard forces moving via Woolsdrift and Utrecht forcing Dornberg garrison to retreat north. Clery bombs Laings Nek while Utrecht surrenders. Railway to Newcastle reopened on May 28.
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Laings Nek
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Utrecht
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War Office
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Hay aids plan to safeguard British prisoners in Pretoria
Mr. Hay son of Secretary of State Hay and consul at Pretoria urged a special step to protect the many British prisoners, asserting the need to safeguard their interests during his tenure.
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Mr. Hay
Hay
Pretoria
Kruger's Demand for Exile Guarantee Shocks Transvaal
A London cable reports Kruger's peace party still strong in the Transvaal as he waveringly seeks a pledge he will not be exiled to St Helena. Desertions by fighting burghers grow, and observers foresee near total collapse.
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Daily Mail
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Transvaal
Kruger
St. Helena
Commandant Surrenders Johannesburg in British Advance
Dispatch from Lourenco Marques reports Commandant Drous surrendering Johannesburg to Lord Roberts. Fugitives say Pretoria residents were ordered to flee by Tuesday and a shelled train split in two as it escaped toward the coast. Elandsfontein Junction cited. demoralization feared. Five trainloads of refugees expected tonight.
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Johannesburg
Lord Roberts
London
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Drous
Pretoria
Elandsfontein
Hanna denies retirement as Republican committee head
Washington June 1 Mark Hanna denies a report that he will not chair the new national Republican committee. The dispatch says ill health and duties would force retirement. Wales' Horse Wins the Derby. Lendox June 1 Diamond Jubilee wins the Derby stakes of £6000 at the Epsom summer meeting. the Prince of Wales' Diamond Jubilee is the winner.
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Washington
Mark Hanna
New National Republican Committee
Otis Likely to Command Lakes Department in Chicago
A Washington special to The Times-Herald reports Major General Otis likely to be assigned to command the department of the Lakes with headquarters in Chicago within the next few months.
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Chicago
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Times-Herald
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Department of the Lakes
London Times Claims the British Flag Over Pretoria
London Times reports the war nearly finished with the British flag floating over Pretoria. The dispatch notes Mr Krager has fled, and the story ends mid detail as a terse war bulletin from June 1.
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Loxpox
the Times
Pretoria
Krager
Confederate veterans elect officers in quick acclamation
Louisville report states all officers of the United Confederate Veterans were elected in the afternoon by acclamation, with the entire process taking under a minute.
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Louisville
The
United Confederate Veterans
Prominent Missouri Lawyer Dead
Kansas City reported on June 2 that Judge James Scammon died at his home after paralysis struck him. A respected figure, he practiced law in Kansas City for twenty years and was among the state’s most prominent members of the bar.
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Missouri
Kansas City
James Scammon
Admiral Ahmed Pasha Praises U S Warship Buildup
Turkish vice admiral Ahmed Pasha touring American naval yards says the United States leads the world in warship construction and fitting out. He visits Philadelphia and New York facilities and notes no diplomatic meaning in his trip though a Turkish cruiser order may follow soon.
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Washington
Ahmed Pasha
Philadelphia
New York
United States
Professor Ridpath Not Dying Rumor Clarified
New York June 1 doctors at Presbyterian hospital say John Clarke Ridpath remains very sick but not near death and recovery is expected. Hospital officials dismissed rumors of his death as unfounded.
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New York
John Clarke Ridpath
Presbyterian Hospital
Ridpath
Rich gold finds spark rush near Sisseton
Rich gold deposits discovered about 14 miles west of Sisseton attract hundreds of prospectors. Claims are rapidly filed and several rich claims have been staked, with prospects described as exceedingly bright for wonderful finds.
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Sisseton, S. D
Sisseton
Conferees Fail to Reconcile Naval Bill Differences
Washington June 1 Conferees on the naval bill could not agree on disputed items including armor plate a government armor factory ocean and lake surveys and the course at Annapolis.
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Washington
Annapolis
Bourke Cockran Donates 500 to Tuskegee Institute
Bourke Cockran of New York contributed 500 dollars to the Tuskegee normal industrial institute at Tuskegee Alabama following his visit during the Montgomery race conference. The gift supports the institute's work and is announced from Tuskegee on June 1.
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Tuskegee, Ala
New York
Tuskegee Normal Industrial Institute
Tuskegee
Ala
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