British Crescent Formation Advances Toward Vaal River
The British in a crescent formation with horns 80 miles apart push toward the Vaal with French cavalry on the left and Hamilton mounted troops on the right. Rivers are shallow but ford issues delay progress, while Methuen advances up the Vaal. Boers report 7000 British near Vreydesford with 40 guns and looting by Russians guarding bridges. Durban Gazette notes bubonic plague among an East Indian and strict preventive measures amid war news.
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Lowpox
Lord Roberts
Rhenoster
Kroonstad
French
Vaal
Ian Hamilton
Crescent
Lord Methuen
Vreydesford
Hailbron
Pretoria
Lourenzo Marques
Lydenberg
Laings Nek
South Africa
Durban
Now Favors Surrender President Kruger Fears War Ruining Burghers
Lourenzo Marques dispatch reports Kruger favors surrender to avoid ruin of burghers property. He defers decision to commanders while civilian prisoners in Pretoria note rapid railway activity with up to 20 trains daily moving supplies northward toward Pietersburg.
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Kruger
Lexpos
Lourenzo Marques
Nowes
Pretoria
Pietersburg
Entrenchments at Kroonstad Show Boers Prepared Defense
Kroonstad May 25 Boers retreated without a shot yet their late position indicated they would fight. The south bank defenses include 10 miles of rifle pits, blasted gunnery emplacements, and burned grass patches marking ranges. President Steyn informs Free Staters that Lord Roberts proclamation was rescinded.
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Kroonstad
Paardepurg
Steyn
Free Staters
Lord Robers
Vermont Men Sentenced for Bank Embezzlement
In Rutland Vermont on May 25 Charles W Massey former cashier of Merchants National Bank of Rutland pleaded guilty to embezzling funds and was sentenced to seven years. John O Farrar former cashier of Waterbury National Bank pleaded guilty to abstracting 20000 and received six years. Both men were placed in the house of correction.
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Rutland
Charles W. Massey
United States District Court
Merchants National Bank of Rutland
John O. Farrar
Waterbury National Bank
House of Correction
Large Increase This Year in the Figures at Hamburg
Hamburg reports show rising coal imports amid the German famine. German imports last year reached 82,268,215 double centners, about 3,426,215 tons. In the first four months of this year 862,152 tons entered, and April alone totalled 65,893 tons. American favor for a Paris institute to aid studying Americans is discussed, with a Paris site donated and tax exemption granted. Senator Depew leads petitioners for the project and a government appropriation of 950,000 is noted.
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Hameure
Department of Commerce
Germany
American National Institute
Paris
Washington
Congress
Jeffries to Fight Sharkey If Opponent Fails
New York report states Jim Jeffries and Tom Sharkey scheduled for August 25 if Sharkey loses to McCoy on June 25 or to Ruadlin on July 16 the prize purse goes to the winner and the bout may be canceled if Sharkey wins. Al Smith is noted as promoter for the event.
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New York
Jim Jeffries
Tom Sharkey
Sharkey
McCoy
Ruadlin
Jeffries
al Smith
Etrke
Murder arrest follows 1894 Decatur Street butcher shop death
Edward Erickson has been arrested on a charge of murdering his brother Martin P. Erickson in Decatur street on February 1, 1894. Gustav Wail testified he saw the suspect over the victim after the shot. Authorities believe the case will be fully explained and the murderer punished. Erickson was previously arrested but released due to lack of evidence.
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Edward Erickson
Paul
St. Pau
Lind
Martin P. Erickson
Decatur Street
Gustav Wail
Erickson
House Adopts Two Amendments of Importance
Wasatxeton May 25 The house spent eight hours on the Alaskan civil government bill with slow progress Two amendments were adopted one authorizes the secretary of war to issue permits to dredge or search for gold below Cape Nome The bill as passed by the senate canceled previous permits The house also struck out the section permitting arrests for certain offenses The conference report on the Indian appropriation bill was adopted.
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Wasatxeton
House
Secretary of War
Cape Nome
Senate
Conference
Debate Renewed Over Duty to Island Possessions in Senate
In Washington on May 25 the senate heatedly discussed the United States duty to its island possessions. Senator Bacon of Georgia replied to Mr Platt of Connecticut while Mr Spooner of Wisconsin wrapped up his Philippine debate. The session sparked political crossfire as anti imperialists were challenged and lines were drawn between Allen and Pettigrew in the behind the scenes dispute.
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United States
Washington
Senate
Bacon
Platt
Spooner
Wis
Allen
Neb
Pettigrew
S. D
Pettigrew asks treasury on Behring Sea issues and seals
Senate approves Pettigrew resolution directing the treasury secretary to report on the North American Commercial Company appeal in U S against it the amount due under court order the status of branding of Behring Sea seals and the impact of branding on seal life and related questions from 1898 and 1888.
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Wasninator
Senate
Pettigrew
S. D
Secretary of the Treasury
United States
North American Commercial Company
Behring Sea
Four Mills Shut Down In Minneapolis Lumber Shortage
Rainless days worsen Minneapolis and Northern Minnesota lumber supply. Four mills closed due to log scarcity as the boom company cannot supply more logs from the Mississippi. If conditions persist, most mills may halt operations soon in Minneapolis.
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MinnesPoris
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Mississippi
Indiana to Ask Beckham for Favors as Governors Consult
Indiana plans to ask Governor Beckham of Kentucky to honor a requisition for the return of a Lawrence county fugitive and to permit armed soldiers to pass through Kentucky. Kentucky Democrats set two state conventions with Louisville on June 14 and Lexington on July 19 to nominate a governor candidate.
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Indiana
Beckham
Indianapolis
Kentucky
Mount
Lawrence County
Gore
Democratic State Executive Committee
Louisville
Lexington
Fatal Paris Green Dose Shocks Minneapolis Nineteenth Century
John Voge aged 72 living at 528 Vincent Street North took Paris green this afternoon in a suicide bid. He died that evening, grieving over a daughter’s treatment in a will dispute, the third self harm attempt noted. Catherine Gladstone widow of William E. Gladstone has been ill for a month but not in danger. Chage's Barley Matt Whisky advertised as a tonic.
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Minneapolis
John Voge
Vincent Street
Loxpoy
Catherine Gladstone
William E. Gladstone
Wood orders full overhaul of Cuban departments
General Wood orders a thorough review of every Cuban department including the treasury and North American Trust company with later plans to examine the customhouse. Auditors say no fraud is suspected but insist on strict account scrutiny amid postal department concerns. Bristow abolishes solicitors bureau and cuts costs.
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Havana
General Wood
Island
Treasury
North American Trust Company
Customhouse
Charge Against Neely in Havana Fraud Probe
Special Agents Seybolt and Williams report Neely faces five counts for misappropriation of stamps and funds in Cuba. The alleged totals exceed $65,000 including $57,000 in stamps and money, plus $1,500 and $800 entries. The case file will be sent to New York counsel for the government.
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Washington
Havana
Seybolt and Williams
Neely
New York
Practical joker saves dog killer officer from court tale
A Municipal Court officer shoots a dog for nonpayment of dog taxes then returns to bury the carcass. The animal survives or vanishes, prompting rumors of a haunted shot and a joker concealing the body behind a fence.
River Work Affects Navigation Above City
River levels drop a steady inch since yesterday as government dredging above the city alters currents. Steamboat men report a swift channel above the Northwestern draw and engineer Heck urges closing Rollingstone or Straight slough to stop sand washing and bar formation, though action is unlikely.
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Heck
Robert Harris
Rollingstone
Fountain City
Ladies Half Shoes Sale Ad
Ladies 2.50 half shoes offered while they last with choice selections priced at 1.98. This line advertises a low cost footwear option in a historical newspaper format.
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Eton
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