Mafeking Relief Reported as Boer Siege Ends
London reports the Mafeking siege was abandoned after bombardment by British forces from the south. Buller’s dispatch notes Newcastle occupied and forces consolidating there while Boer resistance weakens. Commandant Botha and others captured northwest of Kroonstad. sightings of looting and damaged infrastructure described.
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London
Pretoria
Mafeking
Associated Press
Mansion House
War Office
Buller
Newcastle
Ngutu
Laing’s Nek
Ingagane
Nkader
Wakkerstroom
Miller’s Pass
Free State
Rothas
Lord Roberts
Hutton
Kroonstad
Botha
Cornet Gassen
Johannesburg
London Cheers as War News Sparks Nighttime Celebration
London erupts in wild demonstrations after news from Lord Roberts. Crowds fill Piccadilly, Pall Mall, and the War Office with banners, bands, flags, and singing as officials seek confirmation of relief. A surge of patriotism lights up the West End amid special editions and public excitement.
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London
Mansion House
Marlborough House
Pall Mall
War Office
Parliament
Baden-Powel
Piccadilly
Fleet Street
Strand
West End
Lord Roberts
Associated Press
Windsor Castle
Lord Salisbury
Prince of Wales
Spoers
Decree Confirms Sale of Centralia and Chester Railroad
In a United States circuit court proceeding a decree was entered confirming the sale of the Centralia and Chester railroad at Sparta on May 15. The buyer is John R. Walsh of Chicago, paying $450,000 under a foreclosure decree.
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Fen
United States
Centralia and Chester
Sparta
John R. Walsh
Chicago
Hatpin Removes Mystery From Child’s Illness in Wisconsin
In Eau Claire Miss Barbara Knobel 11-year-old daughter of Mrs. Kno bel of Altoona endured three years of illness before X rays revealed a long steel hatpin embedded in her right side. Surgeons removed the 3% inch pin with no head, apparently unremembered by the family. The girl is recovering.
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Eau Claire
Wis
Chippewa Valley
Barbara Knobel
A. Knobel
Altoona
Barsbara
Diamond Robbery Suspects Sought in Chicago Case
Chicago May 19 police hunt Bert Monroe and James Leonard on charges tied to the O O W Potter diamond theft and porch climbing crimes with losses over 100000. Dollie Curran’s confession helped trace the case to the pair, who fled Chicago. much property recovered as investigators press for more clues.
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Chicago
North Side
Bert, Monroe
James Leonard
Chick’ Curran
Dollie
Lheidermeter
Chicago Avenue
Aldrich
Buckingham Place
Joseph Mahon
Marriaga
Edward Casey
Dollie Curran
Jollie Curran
Margaret
Bert Monroe
Jim
Margaret Curran
Heg Winery
Bert
Wealth and secrets unravel in Chicago case
Dollie Curran faces arrest after confessing to receiving stolen goods from her generous sister. Police hunt for Monroe and Leonard as investigations stall. In Two Rivers, Wisconsin, about ninety Hamilton Manufacturing workers strike, with non union replacements hired as the union unrest spreads.
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Two Rivers
Wis
Hamilton Manufacturing Company
Joliet Professor Homer Russell Dies by Suicide
In Joliet Illinois on May 19 Professor Homer Russell a longtime resident and founder of the first Joliet business college drowned himself in the Desplaines River. The body was recovered. Russell a New York native came to Joliet in 1864 and later suffered a stroke leaving him nearly helpless.
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Joliet, Ills
Homer Russell
Joliet
Russell
New York
Burial Association Plans Installment Funeral Payments
Chicago May 10. Funeral costs may be paid in installments under plans of the Chicago Burial Association Incorporated to insure proper interment. The move aims to enhance affordability and ensure dignified burials for members.
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Chicago
TWO KILL D, SEVEN INJURED In the Locomotive Boiler Explosion
A locomotive boiler exploded on Hindis Central railroad train No. 21 near Dubois Iowa killing two men and injuring seven. The dead are Charles Fricke and Tom Tom Wright. Several injured were listed as fatally hurt with others scalded or slightly injured. Passengers were shaken as the engine and cars were damaged, the engine demolished.
Washington Discusses Cuba Stamp Fraud and Extradition
Washington officials dismiss reports of counterfeit Cuban stamps valued at two million in Muncie Indiana. The Neely case prompts a House Judiciary subcommittee to seek cross-branch cooperation and consider retroactive extradition laws for Cuba crimes.
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Washington
Post Offhe Department
Munele
Ind
Cochran
Neely
Havana
Griges
Judiciary Committee
House
Cuba
Senate
Ray
Jenkins
Wisconsin
Littlefield
DeArmond
Clayton
Rayerd
Congress
Spain
United States
Islaud
Terry
Kay
Arkansas
Czar Turns Thirty Two Amid National Jubilation
In yesterday’s festivities Russia marked the czar turning 32 as public celebration swept the nation. A wave of disparate news items follows from Europe to America including crimes, appointments, and social notes.
Rights Of The Canine And Other World News
Iowa supreme court rules dogs cannot bite unless the person bitten is breaking the law and a first bite marks a habit. Also reports baseball scores from St Louis and Chicago rainouts, Beloit Notre Dame victory celebration, a Beloit man arrest, stagecoach hold ups in California, a 70 hour battle in Colombia, Paris expo kitchen opening, and Richmond threatens secession from Greater New York.
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Sioux City
Sioux County
Wakefield
District Court
Supreme Court of Iowa
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Charles H. Dietz
Philadelphia Commercial Museum
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State Library and Historical Department
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Sweden
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Selma
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Cedar Rapids
CA Feed and Sale
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P. W. McElwain
Washington Town
J. R. Burroughs
Orrick
Southeast Corner Square
Columbia Corner
Washtawton, la
W. E. Anderson, M.D
Klein's
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Towa
J. F. Poage
Osteopath
American School of Osteopathy
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Aquare
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Peior
Oity Hall
J. Wilson
Attorney At Law
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Temple Building
Washington, Lowa
W. H. Butterfield
Oratl's
Iowa
P. J. Hanley
Atute
Federal
Washington County Savings Bank
Solbric
Opera House
Warfel
East Side Restaurant
T. J. Dempsey
Does
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W. KR
Jeffrey
A. Anderson
Onahter
J.T. Anderson
Ann't Cash
Cotorha
Jon. Krox
A. Warr
O, HW
Krow
M. Krox
Wm. Rink
A. H. Wallace
Jonaeph Keck
0. H. Keck
L. D. Robinson
Krank Stewart
J. F. Henderson
Clark Sitlar
North Lowart
Washington House
Moothart
Kemble
Kempie Lower Co
Oskaloosa
Lowa
R. F. Riley
Smouse
J. Knecht
Burlington
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