Thirteenth Imperial Yeomanry Surrender Reported
Lord Roberts dispatch from Pretoria Station dated June 5 reports the Thirteenth Imperial Yeomanry surrendered near Lindley on May 31 after a heavy enemy force attacked. Methuen moved to assist but arrived too late to save Colonel Sprigge's regiment.
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Pretoria
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England Celebrates Pretoria Fall Like Mafeking Victory
London towns marked the Pretoria fall with jubilation similar to Mafeking relief. Rejoicing included parades and celebrations as crowds gathered after news of the victory spread. The mood mirrored earlier scenes of Baden-Powell’s heroism, yet carried its own fervor.
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London
England
Pretoria
Mafeking
Baden-Powell
Dr Fenner’s Blood and Liver Remedy and Nerve Tonic
An advertisement claims this medicine cures nervousness liver complaints and stomach bowels skin and blood diseases biliousness headaches constipation and more. It promises to purify the blood cleanse the system restore nerves and boost appetite strength and vigor for work when blue or bilious.
Dr Fenner's Golden Relief Ad Explores Inflammatory Ailments
An old advertisement touts Dr Fenner's Golden Relief as a universal remedy for grip colds sore throat colic diarrhoea wounds bruises sprains rheumatism neuralgia headache and ang Pal. It promotes 50c sizes and mail order availability.
Filipino Leader Pio del Pilar Captured Near Manila
Manta reports General Pio del Pilar, a Filipino leader, has been captured near Manila after prolonged siege actions. The text notes a separate incident where a party of 31 enlisted men held off 600 insurgents for four days until a rescue arrived, with 13 of the besieged garrison remaining.
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Manta
Pio del Pilar
Manila
Remarkable Siege at Catubig Samar Four Days Stand
Reports from Captain Day and First Lieutenant Sweeney recount a dramatic four day siege at Catubig Samar where 31 soldiers of Company M Forty third Infantry held off about 600 insurgents. Relief arrived aboard the Lao Lang as Mauser fire raked the riverbank and church vicinity.
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Samar
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Forty-third Infantry
War Department
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Sweeney
Roberts Entry: British Surrender and Victory Toast at Balmoral
Queen Victoria and the royal party toasted Lord Roberts and the army at Balmoral as reports spread of the Boers surrender near Lindley. A bonfire lit Craiggowan mountain. the public rejoiced in Roberts's victory though the loss of a yeomanry battalion, numbering 400 to 500, was noted.
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London
Queen Victoria
Duke and Duchess of York
Princess Christian
Princess Victoria
Lord Roberts
Balmoral
Craiggowan
Sentence commuted for murderers of US sergeant
Three natives convicted by a military commission for the murder of Quartermaster Sergeant Albert Voltrie near Tinuon in Banguas province were sentenced to death. General Otis commuted the death sentences to twenty years at hard labor in the Presidio de Manila, citing guerrilla influence and lack of legal understanding.
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Washindton
War Department
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Tinuon
Banguas
Otis
Presidio de Manila
Rich Iron Ore Find Near Mountain Iron Minnesota
The Mesaba range discovery on state land near Mountain Iron reports 8,000,000 tons of ore in section 3 58 18. The lease is held by A M Miller Jr John G Brown and Alfred Merritt. Royalty at 25 cents a ton has enriched the state by about 2,000,000 dollars.
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Minnesota
Mountain Iron
Mesaba Range
A. M. Miller, Jr
John G. Brown
Alfred Merritt
Protocol Extends Time for Barbadoes Treaty Ratification
Secretary Hay and Lord Pauncefote signed a protocol extending the period for ratification of the reciprocity treaty with Barbadoes until March 4 next year. The move heightens diplomatic activity between the United States and Britain over Caribbean trade arrangements.
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Washington
Secretary Hay
Lord Pauncefote
Barbadoes
Roberts Reports Unconditional Surrender of Pretoria
From the war office message dated Pretoria June 5, Lord Roberts states that after a night of fighting the enemy was driven from key positions and Botha proposed an armistice. Roberts refused terms, demanding unconditional surrender, with Pretoria to be taken by 2 pm. Mrs Botha and Mrs Kruger are in the city, while many British prisoners remain at Waterval. A Alaska surveyor general appointment follows.
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Cremona
Metropolitan National Bank
Corn Nat. Bank
Chicago
German Exchange Bank
New York
Pretoria
Ian Mhamilton
de Lisle
South African Republic
Sandberg
Botha
Boxer Uprising Report Hints at Vast Violence in China
Telegrams note conflicting reports of battles between Chinese troops and Boxers near Ma Chang and Pekin. Some accounts say many Boxers killed while others claim government forces defeated near Pao Ting Fu. Foreign troops reportedly ready to intervene if needed. Boxers threaten vast areas as refugees flood Tien Tsin.
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Vienna
Pekin
China
Tien Tsin
Daily Mail
Boxer Movement
Machang
Grand Canal
Pekin-Tien Tsin
Nieh
Kempff Heard From on Taku Forts Message
Admiral Kempff aboard the Newark reports Tong Ku noting a boxers and Chinese clash near Tien Tsin with many Boxers expected to reach the city. Minister Conger in Pekin says no improvement and seeks guidance. Secretary Hay presents the request to the cabinet for action.
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Navy Department
Admiral Kempff
Newark
Taku
Tong Ku
Tien Tsin
Conger
Pekin
State Department
Hay
Boxers Suffer Heavy Losses in Chinese Battle
Reports from Tien Tsin say 4 000 Boxers surrounded 1 500 Chinese troops between Lofa and Yong Tsun. About 500 Boxers were killed with Chinese casualties unreported. Near the Taku road 30 of General Nieh's troops met Boxers and 21 were slain. Dispatches from Pao Ting Fu pending with believed critical situation and possible Chinese defeat nearby.
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Yong Tsun
Nieh
Taku Road
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Chinese rebellion reportedly spans four southern provinces
News from the Orient aboard the Idzuma Maru says a rebel outbreak covers Kwang Tung Kwang Si Kule Chow and Hunan in four southern provinces under a single leader. An American is rumored among the top figures.
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B. C
Orient
China
Kwang Tung
Kwang Si
Kule Chow
Hunan
Shanghai
Telegraphic links broken between Pekin and Taku
Washington reports the Pekin Taku telegraph line is interrupted, potentially hindering Minister Conger if reinforcements from Admiral Kempff are needed. In New York, the India famine relief committee of 100 met at the chamber of commerce and reported nearly 60 thousand dollars raised since formation a month earlier, with a second installment of 330 thousand cabled to Bombay.
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Chicago, Ill
Conger
Washington
Pekin
Taku
Admiral Kempff
New York
India
Chamber of Commerce
Bombay
Heat Wave Racks Austin With 101 to 105 Degree Days
Mercury soars through the day and past three days in Austin Texas reaching 101 to 105 degrees. One death from sunstroke is reported in the city as the heat continues.
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Tex
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