Johannesburg Captured by British Forces in Pretoria War
Telegraphs report Johannesburg seized by Lord Roberts forces with the British flag over government buildings. President Kruger and cabinet reportedly departed Pretoria. the Boers shift east toward Lydenburg as troops mass near Germiston for a potential stand. Casualties in earlier clash cited as 45 killed.
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Son of Sir Edwin Arnold Fights Extradition in Theft Case
Julian B.R. Arnold, son of Sir Edwin Arnold, who was arrested for embezzling from a client’s estate, decides to fight extradition with his lawyers taking steps to bring the case to U.S. courts. The move reportedly follows reports that creditors pressuring his father to cover the debts.
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Julian BR. Arnold
Edwin Arnold
England
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Express Office Robbed in Miles City Heist
In Miles City Montana on June 1 a Nordern Pacific Express office was robbed of a $5,000 package and $300 from ticket sales. Night operator Fred Morrow was out seeking Station Agent Gipson when the theft occurred during his absence.
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Northern Pacific Express
Fred Morrow
Gipson
Morrow
British Occupy Heidelburg and Volks-St Railfront
British forces occupy Heidelburg on the railway linking Johannesburg with a Transvaal frontier town, and also take position near Volks-St on the Natal frontier near Lain Nek. The maneuver signals a widening control in the border regions as military actions continue.
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Johannesburg
Transvaal
Volks- St
Natal
Lain Nek
Who Is "The Season Peck" Information Wanted
Senator Stewart of Nevada queries the senate about expenses of Commissioner General Pack at the Paris exposition. Debate unfolds over accounting and accountability for 1900s exposition costs.
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Stewart
Washington
Senate
General Pack
Unclear Congressional Debate and Deadly Wisconsin Explosion
The article cites a congressional exchange about expenditures and integrity involving Ferdinand W. Peck and Stewart of Nevada. It also reports a Brillion Wis. explosion at Forest Junction that killed six people, including William Broehm and his family, with the cause suspected to be dynamite overheated near a stove.
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Brillion
William Broehin
Forest Junction
William Broehm
Prosecution Ordered Against The Aurora In Dreyfus Affair
Paris begins the new minister of war General Andre orders the prosecution of the Dreyfusard paper The Aurora for an Urbain Gohier article attacking the headquarters staff over the Captain Fritsch affair. Andre seeks justice minister Monis to pursue proceedings amid cabinet discussions.
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Memorial Day at Father McGlynn grave sparks Catholic dispute
In New York the Memorial day service at Father McGlynn’s grave drew about 3000 attendees who cheered as speakers called him a martyr to his economic theories, despite church discipline. Donations poured in for his memory while the day’s solemnity gave way to protest and praise.
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New York
Father McGlynn
R. L. Burtsell
McGlynn
Dr. McGlynn
Forces Mobilize As China Tension Escalates Globally
Berlin reports indicate Germany and other powers plan armed intervention as envoys seek guard force to Pekin. A multinational relief contingent of 7 officers and 56 men plus five guns sails toward the capital amid rumors of opposition at the first gate.
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Lightning strikes memorial in Byron Illinois monument
Memorial Day events in Byron Illinois were interrupted by a violent lightning storm that damaged the town’s white marble Civil War monument. A portion of the shaft and foundation fell, while the eagle statue remained undamaged nearby.
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Uis
Ilinois
Gill's Hall
Michigan Supreme Court affirms Sunday baseball ban
Michigan Supreme Court sustains the law prohibiting Sunday baseball games in Lansing. The court has upheld the measure’s constitutionality and reversed a prior decision, reinforcing restrictions on Sunday sports events.
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Michigan Supreme Court
Lansing, Mich
Supreme Court
Judgment Over Turned in Libel Case Over Sunday Baseball
Sherit Scougale of Shiawassee County won $2000 in a libel suit against Rev. John Sweet, M I church elder at Chwosso, after Sweet published an open letter accusing him of perjury and demanding resignation. Sweet appealed the ruling. The court, led by Justice Grant, upheld the constitutional Sunday game ban and clarified sheriff duties and notice procedures, noting the sheriff relied on the team’s manager to inform him of the game.
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Chwosso
Sheritt Scougale
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Sehoueeile
Schougale
Shinwaxsee Eirewit Court
Justice Grant
Sensational Divorce Suit Amid Alleged Conspiracy in Shelbyville
Mrs. Alice Stewart sues for 25000 damages accusing husband James Ek and son Arthur of a conspiracy linked to arson that burned the Fairland home and led to her lunacy declaration. She asserts the son duped her into Indianapolis stays and alleges wrongful divorce and asset shifts benefiting the son. Names listed include Dr Fops Ray Dr T S Jones Justice Oatteson Justice Mazee and others.
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Ind
Alice Stewart
Stewart
James Ek. Stewart
Arthur
Batrhind
Fairland
Fops
Ray
T. 8. Jones
Justice Oatteson
Mazee
2500 Armed Men Now Backed by Police Board
St Louis board of police commissioners ordered the sheriff to swear in 1500 additional special deputies, joining 1000 already provided. The move aims to place 2500 armed men under police control besides regular officers and existing specials. The earlier order called for 1000 specials drawn from reputable citizens and armed with breech loading shotguns.
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Board of Police Commissioners
TWO VIEWS ON OLEOMARGARINE TRADE SPLIT IN CONGRESS
Congress split over the Groat oleomargarine bill as the majority and minority file reports. The majority warns of fraud and harmful competition with butter, while the minority defends oleomargarine as healthy and urges safeguards against mislabeling. Serious lightning damage hits Fort Dearborn and two deaths reported near Crystal Lake. Goebel murder arrest warrants discussed in Indianapolis.
Senator Hanna denies report on GOP committee chair
The report is denied by Senator Hanna who says he has not decided to be chairman of the new national Republican committee. Memorial Day was observed as a general holiday in Manila. National Tube branch offices will close June 1 except those in New York Chicago San Francisco and Pittsburg. Ahmed Ben Mussa, once grand vizier of Morocco, left a fortune said to be stored at Marakesh fortress.
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Ahmed Ben Mussa
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