Stubborn Resistance Reported Near Maubane Area
Telegraphs from Lord Roberts describe a costly day for the Boers with eight miles gained and bridges left standing. British forces, aided by infantry and cavalry, pushed Boer lines toward Verminten’s Kraal and along the river near the railway bridge as they moved to cut retreat routes. Reports cite heavy fighting, casualties, and engagements involving the Sussex regiment, with the British seeking to press toward the east and west fronts while concentrating forces for a larger advance.
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Tordoberts
Feo
Pulnt
Walet
Breen
Bitter
Dinkeraun
Helgadype
Hutton
Maubehapry
Poly-Cirrew
Goris
Brdee
Enis
Crise
Varivowhure
Damiitow
Eohuma
Seilit Deorein
Pouir Lingen
Pregeert
Reuk
Aly
Ate Lunyone
Crenerel Sturn
Amurnina
Retaprult
Gentral Hamilton
Phomerdonsead
Mat London
Tioberte
Kroegmtad
Inti Ncr
Bel
Alfred Milner
Assonany Genetal
Feview de Muande
Lngteletor
heniLenan
Pigorturg
Pres
Fey
Fragmentary Census May Increase Minority Seats
In Washington in March a wary attempt to increase minority representation is noted. The report cites efforts by unnamed officials and groups to shift seats, with several procedural hurdles and partial results emerging as counts are tallied.
Hundred Pest Taken Toe Women Fight for Work Wages
Fragmentary text describes women workers near a mill or factory being affected by wage issues and possible contracted work terms. Mentions men and women in a labor context with references to numbers and dates, though details are unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bern Gerively
Ami
Jowal Firme
Jeffries Expected to Stop Corbett in Three Rounds Says Camp
May 11 New York fans hear Jeffries predicts a three round victory over James J Corbett. Corbett trained in Lakewood New Jersey and weighed 188 pounds to Jeffries 210, with Jeffries holding a longer reach and chest measurements noted in pre fight reports. Wagers on the bout run high as backers post bets from 500 to 3000 dollars with various odds cited.
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New York
Jeffiries
Asbury Park
Cone Taland Corperses
Bam Thell
Tommy
Duakborat
Jack Ee
Dick Waste
Jeffries
Corbett
Lakewood
N. J
T O'Dock
Toke& Bath
Otra
Enero
Tn Arolne
James J. Corbett
Jeffriea
Cievpe Mimasire
Hie
Kill
Agney
Rinj Eeieralkhip
Lalewired
Vdide
Brady Mayate
Champios
Milton Ryckert
San Plancinweo
Kes Mahoney
Towne cites party split over vice presidency at Sioux Falls
Duluth May 11 Charles A Towne argues at length that the Sioux Falls convention should back a joint conference with Democrat and Silver Republican groups to nominate a vice president on July 4. He notes tension and warns the Peoples party factions risk losing strength in November if factions prevail.
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Duluth
Mien
Charles A. Towne
Stowe
Enannatt
Epthusiain
Me ix
Cntree
Peoples Party
Tirvan
Atuike
Sin Falla
Pension money gone and a marriage rumor swirl
Disjointed OCR notes report a chief clerk charged with embezzlement and a missing pension fund of about 1 1700. A separate item notes a death by suicide tied to a grip, with unrelated items including a Japanese prince wedding rumor and scattered weather notes.
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Nmuarton
Eid
Atay
JL Webster
National Miliners
Rome
Ina Denye
Thy Bane
Gov Stephens Returns Home After Austere Visit
Gov Stephens travels home without major policy wins leaving observers to note minimal progress. Officials said no new measures were adopted during the trip while critics urged sharper action on state priorities.
Militia Not Needed in St Louis Strike Action
The St Louis street railway strike shows little change with Suburban cars running while Transit lines largely idle. Police guard each car and patrol streets. Governor Stephens visited Jefferson City amid talks of possible militia deployment as labor leaders pledge sympathy actions and possible street demonstrations.
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St. Louiis
Aireet
Qe Suburban
Lingelt
Polich
Imatti
Stephens
Jefferson City
Golme
Pollman
David Kresling
Central Trades and Labor Union
Kresling Sal
Prudent Whittaker
Bumbo
Tong
Ite
Prana Company
St. Lavals
St. Lois
Telr
Ube
East St. Louis
East St Louis
Electre Kaibras
Tas
Missouri Avenue
Leitio Jd
Garrison
Washington
Avenue
Roomm
Tobin
Taylor Avenue
Treade Bridé
Eight
Washington Avenue
Hawes
Harry H. Hawes
Board of Police Commissioners
W. D. Mahon
National
Amalgamated Street Railway Union
Edwards and
Mersick
Etekers
Kansas City Street Railway Strike Looms After Union Demand Refusal
Walton Holmes, president of Metropolitan Street Railway, rejects union demands for recognition and grievance handling. A walkout by conductors, motormen, and gripmen across Kansas City lines appears likely this afternoon, with reinstatement and pay scale issues tied to recent terminations of union members. The Metropolitan company runs most lines in both Kansas Citys and employs about 1,600 men.
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Kansas City
Walton Holmes
Metropolitan Street Railway Company
Kat
Noor
Division No. II
Amalgamated Association of Street Railway Employes of America
Holmes
OGrady Delivers Rochester Invite to President
Representative O Grady introduced prominent Rochester citizens to the president to invite him to attend a reception and banquet honoring General Otis upon his return from the Philippines on June 18. The president praised Otis but questioned the propriety of his attendance, stating no one should be present who would appear to share in honors intended for Otis. He would discuss with Secretary Root and determine representation by troops if available.
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Washington
O'Grady
Rochester
Bianquet
General Otis
Philippines
Gen. Ous
Atwood Honored by President McKinley Invitation
John H. Atwood of Leavenworth receives invitation from President McKinley to assist Mrs Atwood In receiving guests at a Washington event for the Imperial Council of the Mystic Shrine. Atwood is named imperial potentate for the organization worldwide. The invitation was sent via George H Walker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Atwood
Leavenworth
McKinley
Fire Sweeps Tecumseh Market District. Losses Estimated
A Beacon special from mime reports Tecumseh Oklahoma suffered a morning fire destroying twelve buildings including two hardware stores, two general merchandise shops, and a millinery. The blaze caused about 90000 dollars in damage with 4600 dollars covered by insurance.
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Tecumeeh
Okla
Wichita
Mey 11
Mime
Okm
Kansas Exposition Plan Formed For 1904 Celebration
Governor Stanley calls county commissioners and city councils to appoint delegates for a June 5 Topeka meeting to outline the exposition work and lay the foundation for the 1904 semi centennial celebration of Kansas admission. Bourbon county designates T B Longshore and Fort Scott Mayor Charles W Goodlander to represent the county. Martin bolts Wyandotte Republican party over county printing. urges fairness and decency in local politics and administration.
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Kansas
Stanley
Topeka
Bourbois
T. B. Longshore
Charlies W. Goodlander
Fort Scott
Bourbon County
Longshore
Goodlander
Wyandotte
Georges W. Martin
State Historical Society
Martin
Kirby Case Appealed to Supreme Court
Attorneys for Thomas C. Kirby convicted of second degree murder in the Foley killing appeal to the supreme court. The court fixed a $7,000 bond. if posted Kirby may be released until decision, otherwise he remains jailed during appeal.
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Thomas C. Kirby
FL A. Foley
Union Pacific
Perry
Supreme Court
Kirby
Coburns New Rooms Plan Shifts State Board Offices
The executive council plans to move Secretary F T Coburn and the state board of agriculture into rooms vacated by the court of visitation opposite the present board offices. A committee led by Mr Cole and Mr Godard will study reallocation of space and report back to the council. Governor Styntey has appointed J B Vanderpool to fill a vacancy in Gove county following B West Vanderpool’s resignation.
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F. TD. Coburn
State Board of Agriculture
Court of Visitation
Board of Agriculture
Sunshine
Cole
Godard
Styntey
J. B. Vanderpool Curanee
Gove County
B. West Vanderpool
Kensas Medical College
Gove Cmunts
Weather map forecast shows clear, fair tonight and Saturday
The forecast indicates fair tonight and Saturday with warmer conditions continuing. A falling barometer signals rising temperatures. Today, the maximum reached 79 degrees by 11 o clock and the minimum was 05. Winds came from the southwest at 24 miles per hour.
Bank Robbery Appeal Filed in Sedgwick County Court
Frank Wayne, Frank Beacon and M Ceiaham are under sentence for robbing hatch at Clearwater. The appeal was filed today in the district court of Sedgwick County and will be decided at the July term of court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wayne
Frank Beacon
M Ceiaham
Clearwater
Sedgwick County
Prize Fight Bulletins for Jeffries Corbett Set Tonight
The Jeffries Corbett prize fight will be bulletined by rounds by the State Journal tonight. The bout is set at Beastile Athletic club in New York City and starts promptly at 10:00 p m New York time or 9:00 p m Tulsa time. A megaphone will ensure rounds are heard clearly, and a ring side AP description will be read instantly to listeners outside the State Journal office.
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Jeffries-Corbett
State Journal
Beastile Athletic Club
New York City
New York
Topeka
Associated Press
Topeka Santa Fe Shop Project Attracts Subscriptions
A Topeka finance drive seeks 1000 dollar subscriptions from local firms to fund four and a half acres for Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway shop extensions. The plan, framed as a one year loan, anticipates city bonds after state enabling acts and promises full repayment.
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Commercial Club
Topeka
Kan
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Trailroad Company
Ole Railway Company
Blue Prints
Mudge
Santa Fe
Thomas Lumber Co
J.thorns
Chas
J. Devin Crosby Brothers
Wilder
Fenesance
State Capitol
State House
Eis
Topeiss
Dilla
Santi
Anance Committee
Reading
Jily & Day
Aber
Tor
Bryan and Towne Named at Populist Convention
William J Bryan was nominated for president and Charles A Towne for vice president by acclamation at the Populist convention in Sioux Falls. The platform, including a silver coinage plank at 16 to 1 and an inheritance tax, was adopted after delayed reports. Senator Allen praised Bryan as an American statesman, and General Weaver seconded Bryan’s nomination amid enthusiastic cheers.
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Sioux Falls
Wiliam J. Bryan
Charles A. Towne
Patterson
Jerry Simpeon
Kansas
Helmir
Aray
Simpeon
Asie Wan
Gillette
Jaws
Jerry Simpasa
Patteracts
Nbmr
United States
Ator Allen
Nebraska
Bryan
Serkiine Allen
Allen
Bia
I Leresta
Webster
Clay
William Jennings Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Dhaventton
Patterson Announeed
Iamew
Prpeiines
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National House
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Meefer
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Grip
Edinburgh
Nora
Huser
The
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Southend
Unik
Mirtine
Yohohart
Yoshimo
Fete Ko
Kujem Tant Oy
Tukie
Forlen
Chicago
West Bortleg
St. Louis
Gov. Stephens
Ma Adent
Ihe
Harry B. Hawes
Park Avenue
Bellefontainernes
Transit Company
Lindell
Trades and Labor Bodies of
St Louis
Mafking Skreet
Dan Donovan
Frank Liebrecht
Flora Seigfried
Weinley
Otis Reception
Atwood's
State
George Martin
Perryman
Beleasca
Cosurn
Santa Fe Shop Committee
Bryan and Towne
John W. Breidenthal
Nam
Towne
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