Pretoria Falls as British Reach Transvaal Capital
Reports from the Transvaal capital say British forces expected to seize Pretoria with Kruger captured and Johannesburg possibly handed to the British. London dispatches cite claims of German's surrender and German-held towns falling as British maneuvers tighten, with Pretoria's public order set by a Pretoria committee amidst mounting reports of occupation.
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Germiston
Tramvant
Johannesburs
Ue Tiser
Germistor
Johannesburg
French
Pretoria
Gen. Roberts
Transvaal
Kruger
British Advancing On Pretoria In War Time News
British forces press toward Pretoria with reports of the support from French cavalry and Gordon line units. Dispatches describe clashes near the rand, with Roberts and Hamilton coordinating operations as Boers retreat. Lord Cecil Manners among captives. disorder and mine refuge incidents noted.
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Jan Bamitta
Holden
Lord Hoberts
Johannesburg
Co Murthree
Pretoria
Hamilton
Stronery
Rand
Haan Iaon
Johnbhineshure
Himilton
Nik
Samilton
Shropshire
Ubden Brolin Earten
Lewton
Riper
Ted
Detgoa Bay
Hay
United States
Elke
Oflhee
Ameticas
Pretara
Iereste
Itesalyn
Lonint Nines Papers, Thrauich
Rosslyre
Roberts
Transvaal
W Puslor Warrant Aimed At Former Governor
Circuit Clerk Ford received an offer from Judge Cavitrill to issue a bench warrant for the arrest of former Governor W Puslor. The warrant charges him as an accessory to the assassination of Willem Goebel and was placed in the hands of Deputy Sheriff John Suter in the sheriff's absence.
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Frankfort
Ford
Cavitrill
W. Puslor
Taylor
Willem Goebel
John Suter
Alveriff
Epworth League Kansas Holds State Convention in City
Epworth League of Kansas invites about 2000 delegates for the state convention in this city on June 18 1921. Sessions unfold at First Baptist Church with a 4 PM opening service on Thursday June 19. A lecture by Dr Wilbrit P Thirkeld of Chicago and talks by Governor W Stanley Bishop J Hartzel Dr S Henson Dr JF Barry Bishop H Warren and Dr M Mills are on the program.
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Epworth League of
Kansas
de. Wilbrit P. Thirkeld
Chicago
League
W i Stanley
J. Hartzel
Africa
S Henson
Catcago Divin
JF. Barry
The
Epworth Herald
H. W. Warren
M. Mills
Stone to Lead Press Committees at Kansas City Convention
Washington May 31 Renitor Jones chair of the Democratic national committee says applications for press credentials will go to newspaper men for the Kansas City convention. William J Stone of St Louis is favored to head the press committees. W L Chamberlain, merchant, shuts his office amid business slump and a criminal charge. Supreme Court issues a writ of habeas corpus in the related case.
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Kansas City
Washington
Renitor Jones
William J. Stone
Louis
Ataniemerte
W. LL. Chamberlain
State House Corridors To Be Finished At Last
Plans by the state architect aim to complete corridors and the dome interior on the governor’s floor. Upper floors progress first with artful marble work, frescoing, and new lighting, while a Kansas products display may be set in the rotunda. Legislative floor work to follow pending appropriations and contracts.
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State House
State Board of Culture
Kansas
Goturn
Becate
Tta
J. McMickey
Jats Court of Vnsitation
Executive Council
Naval powers compare fleets with France and Germany
London may 1 naval experts estimate Britain will have as many battleships as France and Germany combined by year end Britain's modern ships expected to surpass the two nations' total strength France 34 Burse 17 and Britain 4 are noted in the discussion
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Great Britain
France
Germany
London
Busse
Women as Burglars Two Sisters Accused of Looting
Two young women named Gertie and Winnie Pies reportedly broke into the Irvington home of HS Noleman in broad daylight stealing clothing and $25. Armed with revolvers, they drew on local youths and were arrested by officer McNair while still armed. The sisters claim a Mount Vernon area home as their own.
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Richview
May
Gertie
Winnie Pies
Noleman
Irvington
Mount Vernon
EB. McNair
President Ripley Visits Santa Fe Officials in Kansas Trip
President EB P. Ripley of the Santa Fe arrived in the city this afternoon with opal officials for inspection of the Southern Kansas division. It is his first trip over this portion of the line in several months. He is expected to return to Chicago tomorrow.
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EB. P. Ripley
The
Santa Fe
City
Ripley
Opal
Kansas
Mr. Ripley
Une
Chicago
Trade in the Orient Feasibility of Senate Inquiry Discussed
Washington May 11 Senate debate touched on a feasibility inquiry into the trade in the Orient. Senator Gallinger complained of treatment after an amendment funding salaries, while Senator Allison defended the bill. Senator Pratt opposed further commissions and extra exposition funding. Conferees Hale Perkins and Tillman named on the sink appropriation bill. Armor Plate, Dream surveys, and naval academy instruction sparked disagreement. Gallinger withdrew his motion to reconsider the Louisiana Purchase Exposition appropriation.
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Senate
Washington
Gallinger
Allison
Eoreen
Louisiana
China
Rae
Bill
Mr. Pratt
Conn
Mesers
Hale
Perkins
Tilliman
Naval Academy
Gailinger
Plague Update from Frisco Reports No New Cases
Dr. O’Brien of the board of health says today’s plague status is unchanged with no deaths or new cases. An infant death remains under suspicion and warrants a house to house inspection. Fire department crews flush the quarantined district’s sewers as a temporary crematory is prepared to burn garbage from infected areas.
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San Francisco
O'Brien
Board of Health
Five Shot As Street Car Troubles End in Casualty List
In St. Louis on May 31 five people were shot during street car disturbances. Union motormen Thomas Kehoe and Thomas Kiley were seriously wounded, with Kehoe possibly fatal. Kehoe, a former US cavalryman, was wounded in the abdomen near Broadway and Osage street. Kiley suffered a chest wound near Twenty-fifth and Farrar streets. Frederick Potter and John A. Davis were wounded in the clash, Potter in the left hand and arm, while Anton Chalupsky, shot in both legs, was recovering at the city hospital.
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St. Louis
Thomas Kehoe
Thomas Kiley
Kehoe
Broadway
Osage Street
Third United States Cavalry
Avive
Torrential Rain East of Topeka Avenue Briefly Icey West
Rain fell in torrents for about half an hour east of Topeka Avenue while west of that street there was only a light sprinkle. Rainfall measured 0.10 inches. Forecast calls for generally fair weather tonight and Friday with cooler temperatures in the afternoon and tonight. Temperature max reached 0 and minimum 65 with an east wind at 8 mph.
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Topeka Avenue
First Meeting of United Sons of Confederate Veterans
In Louisville on May 30 the first meeting opened at 10 o clock in a courthouse room. Commander W W Davies presided as the flags were unfurled, the band played Dixie, and officers offered remarks about the organization’s objects and principles. K H Kirk and Commander Colquitt delivered brief addresses before business began.
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Louisville
United Sons of Confederate Veterana
Court House
W. W. Davies
Erie Coy
Dixie
United States
Sons of Veterant
Davies
K H. Kirk
Transmississippi Department
Colquitt
Convention
State council debates paper contracts bids for six months
The council met this forenoon to consider bids for supplying paper, stationery, and related items for the state house and printer. Bids were postponed after monthly bills were discussed, with further action planned at a meeting this afternoon.
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State House
Hero of Eight Returns For Mother Then Succumbs To Fire
In Media Pennsylvania on May 21 a boy eight years old saved his younger siblings from a burning truck farm house but perished trying to rescue his mother and infant sibling. The mother, carrying the baby, tripped on a stair and oil soaked carpets fueled the blaze. The boy dragged his brother and sister through flames toward safety before returning for his mother and baby, then fled as the fire closed in.
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Media
T_ Steer Bicksloo
Hhet
Opposition to Confederate monument in Germantown cemetery
At Germantown national cemetery Philadelphia May 21 delegates and Grand Army of the Republic members debated a plan by the Daughters of the Confederacy to erect a Confederate dead monument. Col Thomas G Sample opposed the memorial while Ellis Post and G A R members urged caution amid widespread Confederate grave sites. The Maury chapter of Philadelphia began fundraising in the south, with final decision pending at Louisville authorities.
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Philadelphia
National Cemetery
Germantown
Grand Anny
Daughters of the Confederacy
Thomas G. Sample
Pittabure
Eliza Post
Sample
Eilis Post
Poste
Thie City
Wawuss
Obie
Dabney H. Maury
Ft Tas Dew
General Society of the Daughters of the Confereracy
Haleey
Nurmes
Vv. Bapanet
Richmond
Louisville
Clark Case Rests in Senate on Credential Agreement
Washington May 21 The senate committee on privileges and elections agreed with Senator Clark of Montana’s supporters to let the senator’s cane rest where it is with the understanding that no further steps will be taken to challenge Clark or Magindle’s credentials from the original election.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
Friends of
Clark
Montana
J. Clark
Magindle
Sugar prices advance as refiners hint third rise
New York on May 31 reports raw sugar values up one thirty-second of a cent per pound. The American Sugar Refining Company announced cancellation of all orders for sugar destined to ship today, seen by wholesalers as signaling a third advance. Prices for refined sugar were expected to be announced.
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New York
American Sugar Refining Company
Shiiday
Governor Goes to Dighton and Weather Notes
Governor Stanley and wife return to attend a ceremonial event and a school committee meeting in Dighton tomorrow. The governor hopes to be back in Topeka by week’s start. Chicago weather bulletin predicts generally fair conditions for Kansas tonight through Friday with cooler afternoons and nights.
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Stanley
Mpéechal & School
Seenl Uc
Topeka
Chicago
Kansas
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