British Cavalry Water Horses At Zand River During Advance Toward Kroonstad
Four thousand British cavalry watered their horses at Zand river beyond Smaldeel as Lord Roberts pushes toward Kroonstad. Boers are reported laagered north of the river while British relief columns move from Taungs toward Vryburg and Mafeking suffers severe shortages. General Buller advances in Natal with transport rapid.
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Loxvox
Zand River
Smaldeel
Lord Roberts
Kroonstad
Lourenzo Marques
Heilbron
Mafeking
Taungs
Warrenton
Pretoria
Vryburg
Hunter
Lord Methuen
Hilyer
Vaal
Natal
Buller
London Standard Sees Boer Delegation Failing in US
The Standard editorial argues Americans will avoid entangling with Britain over the Boer peace talks and Europe should stay away from the New World. In Sunbury, six men dynamited the Farmers Bank safe but fled after robbing three horses and buggies, leaving the rear wall wrecked.
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London Standard
America
London
the Standard
United States
Towne Favored for Populist Vice President by Delegates
Sioux Falls May 9 The rising delegate count and rush to call the national convention highlight debate over vice presidential nominee. Butler and Pettigrew push Towne with growing confidence while opposition grows among some factions led by General Weaver Iowa and Massachusetts delegates Washburn and Brown.
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Sioux Fars
Butler
Towne
General Weaver
Iowa
Washburn and Brown
Massachusetts
People’s Party
Minnesota Man Named Temporary Chairman for National Convention
The national committee met at Sioux Falls and selected P. M. Ringdal of Minnesota as temporary chairman with R. E. Bray of Oklahoma as secretary and Eugene Smith of Illinois plus Leo Vincent of Colorado as assistant secretaries. Delegates were adjusted, notably California gaining ten more. Total delegates increased from 940 to 1,000.
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S. D
P. M. Ringdal
Minnesota
R. E. Bray
Oklahoma
Eugene Smith
Illnois
Leo Vincent
Colorado
Edgerton
California
Tom Sharkey Knocks Out Choynski in Two Rounds at Tattersall’s
In Curacao on May 9 Tom Sharkey of California knocked out Joe Choynski in two rounds at Tattersall's. The bout featured heavy exchanges with Sharkey dominant. A left hook to the jaw just before the bell ended the second round, and Choynski failed to rise in time for the third, referee Malachy Hogan awarding the victory to Sharkey.
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Joe Choynski
California
Curcaco
Tom Sharkey
Tattersall’s
Sharkey
Choynski
Malachy Hogan
Navy officer's shell surpasses all in use
Secret senate session hears that a prominent U S navy officer invented a shell with unmatched penetration, capable of defeating Krupp and other armor. Details remain guarded as tests at Indian Head are described as remarkable and potentially sensitive to national security. Tillman urges secrecy to avoid aiding foreign powers. Armor contract debate follows. Three guests burned in Geshser hotel fire. Congressmen Dolliver renominated at Algona.
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Senate
Tillman
Secretary of the Navy
Department
Indian Head
Navy Department
United States
Admiral O'Neall
Bureau of Ordnance
Congress
Inside Lind political fence revealed in St Paul events
State notes reveal how Gov. Lind's administration allegedly pressured staff and campaigned for the Democratic mayoral candidate Robert A. Smith in St Paul. The piece traces firings and fund demands, linking the Lind camp to a broader shift from free silver to gold Democrats and noting party splits affecting upcoming elections.
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St. Paul
Minn
Guv. Lind
Andrew Soderquist
State Capitol
Lind
Saderquigt
Bob Smith
Capitol
Merriam
Roaing
Gil
Pny
Chester R. Smith
Rosine
O'Brien
Mullaney
Gov. Linda
Robert A. Smith
Palmer-Buckner
Grover Cleveland
Bryan
Smith Democracy
Chicago
Democratic Party
D. W. Lawler
Minneapolis
John Lind
Smith
Onewly
Lawler
Doran
O'Connor
In &T
Paul
Towne
O’brien
Free Silver
John W. Willis
Willis
Gov. Ling
Gov. Lind
Free Allger
Minnesota
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Cloge
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J. B. Best
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Dray
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