Transvaal Proclamation and Boer War Developments
May 2 dispatches report President Kruger asking Transvaal burghers to choose between continuing the fight or seeking peace. Rumors say Boers may surrender, while leaders split over peace terms. Lord Roberts advances with 40,000 Allied troops toward Johannesburg and Pretoria as the Transvaal capital fortifies amid looming decisive action.
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Johahnesburg
Pretoria
Transvaal
Learense Marques
Kruger
Fiyt
Insland
Gate Rand Mountains
Potehefatraom
Tran Vaal
Bailen-Powell
Woberte
St Pearing
Threten Johannesterst
Hows
Zuurfontein
Johannevbire
Ger
Loute Botta
Ge Lice Meyer
Kroonstad
Hamilton
Wonderfoutern
London
War Office
Rabverte
Vereeniging
Bundy
Vaal
Lord Robete
Johannesburg
Vaal River
Wiljorn
Vereenigning
Dual Track Meet Highlights Wisconsin Wins Over Madison
Madison and Wisconsin clashed at Camp Randall with Wisconsin amassing 71 points to Madison 47 as Chicago led in seven events and Wisconsin in nine. Wisconsin set five records including pole vault and mile run while Calcago set marks in hurdles sprints and throwing events. In Bridgeport Eddie Teubout died after a boxing match with Forsyth who remains jailed. Chicago bishops and missionary bishops were consecrated at the Auditorium on Sunday.
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Madison
Whi
Wisconsin
Camp Randall
Chicago
Bridgeport
Conn
Eddie Teubout
William Forsyth
Forsyth
D. H Moore
Barred From America Akin the Gant and Molten Denied Entry
New York May 23 James Fitzhare Tih alias Akin the Gant and Joseph Molten, released from prison in Trefaml for Phoenix park murders, were ordered deported by the board of special inquiry at Ellis Island after a secret hearing. Fitzharris admitted a life sentence and 12 years served. Molten refused to answer questions. The case may go to Washington with possible departure on the Lucania the following Saturday.
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New York
James Fitzhare Tih
Akin the Gant
Joseph Molten
Trieh Invincibles
Trefaml
Phoenix Park
Board of Special Inquiry
Earl Cadoway
Lordieuten Ant
Ireland
Firehie
Eli Island
William Wellie
Chal Thant Htl Moller
Jomen A. Toner
Maj
Charles
Sensey
Elis Island
Fitzharris
Treae Son
Fitsharris
Fiteharris
Mount Joy
Chatham
Donwynpatrick
Marybone
Pirsharris
Mullett
Becauer
Mallett
Geernment
Washington
Lucania
Manila War Updates Report Daily Clashes and Captures
In the Philippines Manila reports ongoing skirmishes in northern Ligon with daily gains by Ninth, Twelfth, Thirty-third, Thirty-fourth and Thirty-sixth regiments. They claim 46 enemies killed, 150 prisoners taken, 300 rifles and ammunition seized amid unrest and conscription fears. General Funston case ends with no charges after findings defend his actions as just.
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Manila
Ligon
Frederick Funston
Zambales
Fupston
Nordica tops Met in brief concert pay controversy
The Saturday Evening Post notes Min Norfico earned about 1000 for two five minute numbers at the Metropolitan Opera in New York. The performance included Grieg's Swan and a Richard Strauss serenade. It marked Herr van Schuck's first American appearance as conductor of the Royal Opera Dresden.
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Min
Norfico
Metropolitan Opera House
New York
Saturday Evening Post
Grieg
Richard Steings
Herr van Schuck
Royal Opera
Dresden
Man
Nordica
Sunstroke and Heatstroke Distinction Explained
A French medical journal notes a firstiner difference between proatrations from heat and true sunstroke. True sun stroke may occur only in the tropics where sun power affects the cranium. Heatstroke results from prolonged overheating of the whole body above 106 Fahrenheit, such as stokers in ships.
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Movieoir
Tropics
Illness delays Metropolitan concert but performer returns for encore
A performer fell suddenly ill during the Saturday concert at the Metropolitan but completed two songs after a brief bed rest. She later returned to perform again on the following Thursday, receiving a prolonged encore before retreating home. A doctor notes heat effects on the body and sweating. A London Chronicle correspondent reports on Mocking Bird reading during the Ladysmith siege.
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Metropolitan
Metropolian
Hine
Pattis
Daily Chronicle
London
Ladysmith
Billy
Nordica Earns $1000 for Ten Minutes on Stage
The passage notes Mme. Nordica earned $1000 for a ten minute concert, compares this to her earlier 16 year old debut earning ten dollars, and mentions a peak single concert income of $1700. It also references Canadian Indians and their summer tents and winter huts, with hints of agricultural gear and livestock.
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Mme
Nordica
Napoleon's Telescope in Turin Reported by London Chronicle
The London Chronicle notes Napoleon's supposed need to carry a telescope in Turin. The fragment mentions the device and a reference to Napoleon I, but details are sparse and the context is unclear.
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Napoleon
London Chronicle
Napoleon 1
Turin
Mocking-bird learns camp whistle and shell sound at war sites
A wandering mocking-bird imitates sentry whistles and the scream of shells in Gor dens camps where a Hindu figure Purriboo-Singh remains under an umbrella all day. In Chicago large funds have been spent for purer water yet milk remains unfit due to adulteration. The Chicago Prime-Forrest editorial urges St. Louis to take action now.
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Gordens
Purriboo-Singh
Henares
Chicago
St. Louis
Methodist Conference consecrates four new bishops
In Chicago 9000 attend as four new Methodist Episcopal bishops Moore Hamilton Parker Warne are consecrated. The ceremony, led by Bishop Bowan, includes prayers, an examination, and the placing of hands, followed by a thanksgiving Te Deum.
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McKinney
Chicago
Episcopal Ehurch
David Hastings Moore
Shiarghoal
John William Hamilton
San Francisco
Edwin Wallace Parker Rink Wesley Warne
India
Bowman
Hersald of the Cross
Tover Jet
Proyer
McCabe
Busiuwenk
Hidhop Tuegerald
Worteell
Thoburn
Bowian
Moore
Eldere
Arbuckle
A. J. Nast
W. F. Warren
M.C. Mason
Bishopeleet Hamilton
Waugh
Somes Mudge
Hartzell
Goodsell
Morrill
Methodist Church
Committee On
Temperance
McKinley
Griggs
Walden
Randolph S. Foster
Belelf
Omaha
Topeka
Pen déin Penn vs California Hammer Record Set
The Penn team defeated California 21 to 20 in Franklin Field with A Vlaw from California breaking the intercollegiate hammer record at 165 feet 4 inches. The event marked the major highlight of the dual meet as Penn showcased strength in a tight scoreline.
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Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
University of California
Franklin Field
Peonsylvania
California
A. Vlaw
Eclipses Across the World Reported May Observations
Reports from Washington and cities like Denver and Madrid describe solar eclipse observations on May 29 with weather varying from slightly cloudy to clear skies. Observers tracked the sun and corona from Pinehurst, Mainesville, Griffin, and beyond, noting remarkable accuracy in forecast timing and notable discoveries such as the rediscovery of Eros.
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Washington
Naval
Pinehurst
N.C
Mainesviile
Griffin
Denver
Col
H. A. Howe
Chamberlain Observatory
Eros
Kerlin
Sopern
Tripoli
Prof
Todd
Amherst College
Verona
Corona
Madrid
Argamasilia
Riche
Navali M
Vlazencia
Europe
M. Plammerian Pop
France
Joseph N. Lockyer
England
Algiers
Mediterranean
Germany
Italy
Switzerland
Hotel de Regence
Place du Government
Four People Assassinated Near Apoka Minnesota
May 29 report from Apoka details a violent home shooting as farmer William Wise and his family suffered multiple gunshot wounds. William Wise Jr aged 7 was killed, James Wine aged about 9 or 10 was wounded, William Wise 18 and Mrs Wise were shot in the body but survived, while daughters El and Martha were harmed but alive. About 10 or 11 shots were fired through the window with a shotgun and a Winchester.
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Apoka
Minn
William Wise
Here
Willam Wise
James Wine
Mra. Wise
Will Din
Martha
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