Pretoria Fall Not Yet Secure in British Advance
London reports Lord Roberts’s dispatches show Pretoria not yet in British hands as fighting continues around Johannesburg. Braban t’s patrols and efforts around Senekal and Germiston are noted, with plans to encircle the city and push toward Pretoria by June.
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Pretoria
Chester
Dover
Portsmouth
Ixruger
Transvaal
Lord Roberts
Johannesburg
French
Holandsfontein Junction
Brabant
Free State
Joseph Chamberlain
University of Birmingham
United States
Adelbert S. Hay
British Occupy Heidelburg Near Transvaal Frontier
Cape Town reports British forces have occupied Heidelburg on the Johannesburg railway, within about a mile of the Transvaal frontier, signaling a strategic advance in the region.
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Cape Town
Heidelburg
Johannesburg
Transvaal
Local G A R opposition to Confederate monument at Germantown cemetery
At the Germantown National Cemetery ceremony Colonel Thomas C. Sample of Pittsburgh voiced protest against a Daughters of the Confederacy project to erect a Confederate monument. He said veterans buried their sectionalism, but objected to honoring those who fought against the flag in a national cemetery. The fate of the monument depends on the Daughters of the Confederacy decision.
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Philadelphia
National Cemetery
Germantown
Daughters of the Confederacy
Thomas C. Sample
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Ellis Post
South
Sample
General Society of the Daughters of the Confederacy
Storm ends Byron Memorial Day ceremony with monument wreck
A violent electrical storm during Memorial Day exercises in Byron Alabama shattered the town’s white marble soldiers' monument, the first erected in Illinois after the Civil War. The blast forced the crowd to Gill's hall as a vivid flame lit the sky. Fragments flew across the town, with the waist piece hurled and the eagle on top landing blocks away.
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Chicago
Byron
Illinois
Gill’s Hall
Custom House Destroyed In Martinique Fire
A fierce blaze in Fort De France Martinique yesterday evening destroyed the custom house and several surrounding houses. Troops aided in control by 2 AM with dynamite used to assist efforts.
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Fort de France
Island of
Martinique
Kempff Sends News From Taku To Washington
Washington May 31 a cablegram from Admiral Kempff reports one hundred men landed at Tien Tsin yesterday and fifty go to Pekin today. He notes other nations also landing men as the Secretary of the Navy transmits the dispatch.
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Washington
Navy Department
Admiral Kempff
Tong Ku (Taku
Secretary of Navy
Tien Tsin
Pekin
Kempff
Siler to Referee Boxing Bouts After Tuesday Fight
Chicago May 31 George Siler will again assume the position of referee of the boxing bouts under the Tattersalle Athletic club as a result of the peculiar ending of the McCoy Ryan fight Tuesday night.
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Chicago
McCoy-Ryan
George Siler
Tattersalle Athletic Club
Lightning Kills Three On Cabin Boat In St Clair
In St Clair Michigan on May 31 Captain Arlie Morrison Frank Campbell and William Medlar were killed when lightning struck the mast and travelled into their boat cabin. The tragedy occurred during a voyage as the bolt led to the deaths of the three men and harmed no others.
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St Claire
Mich
Arlie Morrison
Frank Campbell
William Medlar
Injunction Lifted Against Cigar Makers Union
Justice Andrews in New York's supreme court dissolved the injunction restraining union strike benefits and support payments to cigar makers at S. Levy & Co. The ruling says funds were not proven to be aimed at harming the plaintiffs' business and that aid to strikers and their families during the strike can continue. Samuel Gompers had urged disregarding the prior injunction.
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New York
Justice Andrews
Supreme Court
Cigar Makers’ Union
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
S. Levy & Co
Mangled by a Dog at Lancaster Cemetery
In Lancaster on May 31 Peter Kirsch twelve was attacked by a large St Bernard owned by Father Christ rector while decorating graves at St Joseph church cemetery. The dog seized his hands threw him down then shook him by the thigh. Bystanders clubbed the animal and it stopped only after exhausting itself. The boy lay unconscious with mangled groin and leg though physicians hold hope for recovery. The dog was shot during the incident.
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Lancaster
Peter Kirsch
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
St. Bernard
Father Christ
Wainwright Receives Columbia Degree in 79th Commencement
Washington May 51 Commander Richard Wainwright superintendent of the Naval Academy and Columbia alumnus delivered the commencement address at the National theater for the seventy-ninth annual exercises. The event honored him with a doctor of laws degree while Rev W S McKinney earned a doctor of divinity.
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Wainwright
Washington
Columbia University
National Theater
Richard Wainwright
Naval Academy
von Holleben
Greene
W. S. McKinney
Frederick (Md
M. E. Church
Cleveland Democrats Riot at County Convention
In Cleveland on May 381 police quelled a potential riot between the Kid and Goat factions at the Democratic county convention. The Kids held the hall and barred the Goats who gathered outside in strong force. A patrol wagon and officers arrived to restore order as dozens were knocked down and bruised.
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Cleveland
Probable Plenary Council Considered for American Prelates
Bishop Glennon of Kansas City reports from Rome that propaganda authorities may convene a general council of American prelates in Baltimore. The cardinal prefect stressed the need for a plenary council soon, noting it has been nearly 16 years since the last convention in the United States.
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Washington
Glennon
Kansas City
Rome
Propaganda
Baltimore
The
General Otis Arrives in San Francisco
The transport Meade arrived from Manila with Major General E S Otis aboard. A 13 gun salute greeted the ship as it entered the harbor and quarantine officers boarded. Tugs and launches escorted Otis toward the quarantine station at Angel Island and hotel.
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General Otis
San Francisco
Meade
Manila
E. S. Otis
Angelista
General Shafter
Military Scandal In Servia Revealed
BELGRADE May 31 A huge military scandal has emerged after an order for Servian reserve mobilization. Few uniforms were found in magazines while the war office reports show large expenditures.
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Servia
Belgrade
War Office
India famine and plague grimly worsen across regions
A London dispatch from Simla on May 8 summarizes a grim India famine in Madras and Bombay with five and a half million on famine relief, rising 100,000 weekly. Deccan drought scorched uplands, cattle deaths exceed 1,000,000 in Gujarat, cholera outbreaks threaten relief camps, and millions struggle with desert transit to aid centers.
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Madras
London
Simla
The
Standard
India
Bombay
Bombay Deccan
Nizam
Deccan
Bombay Presidency
Rajputana
Baroda
Ahmedabad
Gujarat
Godha
Jodhpur
Pikanir
Aguinaldo Not Found Major March Returns From the Mountains
Major March of the Thirty third regiment returns to Aparri from Benguet after a hard mountain march in pursuit of Aguinaldo. Rebels attacked San Miguel de Mayp mo killing five Americans and wounding seven, capturing Captain Roberts and two enlisted men. Heavily armed insurgents ambushed a Forty sixth Infantry unit en route from Silan to Indan, killing three musicians. Lieutenant Stedje and scouts report multiple engagements with 17 enemies killed and 23 captured including a captain. Bombs and documents fall into American hands. Yubi town burned. Sixteen soldiers killed in separate actions near Higao. Scouting units seize rifles and ammo in Pangasinan. Memorial Day observed with ceremonies and decorations at forts and cemeteries.
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Manila
March
Thirty-third Regiment
Aparri
Benguet
Aguinaldo
San Miguel de Mayomo
Thirty-fifth Infantry
Roberts
Forty-sixth Infantry
Silan
Indan
Stedje
Forty-seventh Volunteers
Albay
Yubi
Brickley
Higao
Pangasinan
Santiago
Malaté
United States
Hand In Your Tax List Opening Session Notice
The article urges prompt attendance for the opening session of the board of assessors to hand in tax lists. It explains you only state your property, location, and attest truths, no extensive writing. It notes that misstatements lead to higher levies and urges retired business owners to report they no longer own taxable stock to avoid confusion and abatements.
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Board of Assessors
Cyclists in a mix up near the trolley car collision
John Laflamme of Waterbury rode into town by bike to fish and collided with an unknown cyclist after turning from a trolley track. Both riders claimed fault, no arrests were made, and lawyers were to handle the dispute. The riders left the station house together, with neither wheel severely damaged and the incident described as accidental.
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John Laflamme
Waterbury
Latinmime
Laflamme
Bridgeport Telegram
Meade Transport Quarantined After Manila Run
The transport Meade arrived in San Francisco after twenty five days from Manila carrying General Otis and 112 deceased soldiers. Three smallpox cases aboard include a quartermaster stowaway and a soldier. One death occurred en route. Passenger list shows 49 cabin and 154 steerage aboard. General Otis seeks to land for eastbound train. Quarantine will last an indeterminate time.
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San Francisco
Cal
Meade
General E
Manila
Otis
Post Office Robbed in Mechanics Falls
Mechanics Falls Me May 31 The post office was burglarized last night the safe opened and 400 dollars in money and stamps stolen. The thief cut the telephone line and used tools stolen from a local blacksmith shop. F S Merritt a storekeeper sold candles to a stranger yesterday and police pursue him as a likely suspect.
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Mechanics Falls
F. S. Merritt
Bencht warrant issued for ex governor Taylor in Goebel case
In Frankfort Kentucky on May 31 Judge Cantrill ordered Circuit Clerk Ford to issue a bench warrant for the arrest of former Governor Taylor. The warrant rests with Deputy Sheriff Suter and stems from an indictment charging Taylor as an accessory to Governor Goebel's assassination.
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Frankfort
Cantrill
Ford
Taylor
Goebel
Suter
Raub Kills Niece Then Takes Own Life in Cleveland
Cary Raub, once linked to a German newspaper, shot and killed his niece Bertha Yucker in Cleveland and then committed suicide amid despondency over business affairs.
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Cleveland
Cary Raub
Bertha Yucker
Rumor Kruger Captured Near Pretoria Reported
London May 31 The Westminster Gazette says it is rumored in an informed quarter that President Kruger has been captured by the British six miles beyond Pretoria. The Evening News dispatch from Pretoria claims Johannesburg has been turned over to the British.
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London
Westminster Gazette
Kruger
Pretoria
Evening News
Johannesburg
Bloodhound hunt to pursue white man and Black man in Suffolk
In New York May 31 a bloodhound chase will proceed in Suffolk with two hours head start for the white and Black men. Deputy Sheriff Robert E. Norfleet and detective Hurricane Branch lead three large Georgia and state hounds. Officials from Norfolk Newport News Petersburg and surrounding counties attend. The hunted are told to hide among trees when pursued.
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New York
Suffolk
Robert E. Norfleet
Nansemond County
Hurricane Branch
Norfolk
Newport News
Petersburg
Countie
Lee
State Farm
Richmond
John
Tiger
Georgia
Deep Run Hunt Club
Tyler
Chase
Calahan Again Testifies At Bradley Court Martial
Hartford May 31 Colonel Callahan's testimony resumed in the Bradley court martial. The defense pressed the Meriden meeting as unfair and questioned renewal of charges and his view of the governor's orders. He denied telling Attorney Danaher the Meriden hearing was private and for his own benefit. The hearing adjourned at noon until next Tuesday at 10 45.
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Hartford
Callahan
Bradley
Meriden
Danaher
Saxonia Maiden Voyage Reaches Boston
The Cunard steamer Saxonia on her maiden voyage from Liverpool to Boston lies anchored below hull awaiting high tide. She is expected to reach her dock around noon today as the tide lifts.
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Sanonia
Boston
Cunard
Saxonia
Liverpool
Hlull
City News Highlights From May End At Local Clock
May end notices report contractor Edward McManus starting work on the Dikeman street sewer. Mrs Maria Pangburn age 67 dies at her North Main Street home. Mary M Braithwaite age 27 dies in City Mills. burial in Meriden. School board nominating committee meets at the high school for teacher and janitor examinations. Rev Father Dunigan receives a gift of 600 to 700 dollars from Bridgeport friends after relocation from Bridgeport to New Haven. Trotting park crowd enjoys racing and planning for a dancing pavilion and penny grounds. Second division AOH rents grounds for July 4th and Foresters hold field day in August. Funeral of Helen Rose Butler from Cherry Street to Immaculate Conception church. Bearers listed. numerous floral offerings. Interment at new St Josephs cemetery.
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Edward McManus
Dikeman Street
Maria Pangburn
North Main Street
Board of Public Works
City Hall
Mary M. Braithwaite
City
Father Dunigan
Bridgeport
New Haven
Watertown
Foresters
Helen Rose Butler
Cherry Street
Immaculate Conception
Father O’brien
J. Bleistein
Charles Regan
Fred Nelson
James Delaney
John MecLoughlin
James O’rourke
Cress
Box Department
The
Waterbury Clock Company
Katie
Margaret Hanley
John Hogan
J. H. Moran
Drum
Charles Beeley
Wheelehan
Julia Lyons
Beeley
James Duffin
Edward Dwyer
St Joseph’s Cemetery
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Senekal
Germiston
Ian Hamilton
Pregoria
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Gordons
Florida
Bruce Hamilton
Spens
Shropshire Light Infantry
Smith-Dorrien
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Klandsfontein
Vaal River
Custom House
Siler
Niece
England
Rajputama
Central Provinces
Calcutta
Bengal
Sind
Jollunder
Rashiarpur
Punjab
Cawnpore
Decp
Anthony MacDonnell
Major March
Blanc
Adn
Paul Kruger
Cape
Calahan
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