Roberts reports rapid advance toward Johannesburg at Klip River
Lord Roberts dispatches from Klip River dated May 28 says British forces marched 20 miles and are 18 miles from Johannesburg as enemy abandoned positions. French's and Hamilton's forces reportedly engaged 10 miles left, farmers surrender, and Kruger plans flight from Pretoria with a special provisioned train ready.
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Lospen
War Office
Lord Roberts
Klip River
Transvaal
Johannesburg
Hamilton
Rundle
Sencal
H. J. Whigham
Lourenzo Marques
Pretoria
Kruger
Holland
Johannesburg Evacuations Amid Kruger Proclamation
A dispatch from Lourenzo Marques dated Monday reports President Kruger warning residents to leave Johannesburg or stay at their peril as the town and mines may be destroyed. The relief association sent winter clothing for Pretoria prisoners and £1,000 in cash to Consul Hay in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loxpon
Morning Post
Lourenzo Marques
Kruger
Johannesburg
Pretoria
Relief Association
United States
Hay
Botha Urges Surrender As Kruger Holds Firm
London dispatch says Commandant General Botha urged capitulation to Pretoria, claiming resistance futile despite persuasion and the sjambok. President Steyn supports peace. Kruger remains obdurate though Pretoria peace sentiment may sway. Also: American messenger boy arrives at Lourenco Marques en route to Pretoria. Four hundred Boers advancing toward Dundee. No further enlistments in reserve regiments after June 1.
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London
Times
Botha
Transvaal
Steyn
Kruger
Pretoria Peace Party
Dundee
the Times
Newcastle
Lorpor
War Office
Colonial Deceased Wife's Sister Bill Advances in Lords
In the House of Lords Lord Strathcona moved the second reading of a colonial bill allowing a man to marry his deceased wife's sister. Earl Halsbury opposed citing inheritance law conflicts between colonial and British law. The measure passed 116 to 31 amid cheers. notable supporters included the Prince of Wales and several dukes, while the Marquis of Salisbury and the Duke of Abercorn joined the minority.
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Loxpos
House of Lords
Marquis of Salisbury
Duke of Abercorn
Prince of Wales
Duke of Connaught
Duke of York
Duke of Denyonshire
Marquis of Lansdowne
Convincing Proof of Philanthropy Across Nations
In Calcutta on May 29 an English observer notes Lord Klopsch's famine relief tour with grain and funds. He cites Lord Curzon's famine gift to William and recalls Mr Bryce's claim that Americans are the most philanthropic nation. The visit aims to prove that principle in action.
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Calcutta
Lord Klopsch
Lord Curzon
William
Klopsch
Bryce
New York Banked Shaft Delays Steamship Arrivals
The American line steamer New York arrived at the port on May 29 after a May 22 shaft break in the port engine. After inspecting damage the vessel continued on under her starboard engine.
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New York
American Line
Portugal Ready to Pay to Deloron Settlement
Portugal informs the committee representing the parties to the Deloron dispute that it is prepared to make payment. The move signals a potential settlement path and ongoing negotiations aim to resolve outstanding claims between the sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portugal
Lisson
Miany
Missouri Labor Commissioner Seeks Arbitration in Strike
Missouri Labor Commissioner Thomas R. Rixey calls for a state appointed arbitration board to settle the strike between Transit company executives led by President Edward Whitnler and the strikers' grievance committee led by B. Edwards. Each side to name two arbitrators, or Rixey will appoint all. The board will include the labor commissioner as the fifth member and president.
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St. Louis
Thomas R. Rixey
Edward Whitnler
Transit Company
Qobak
Noan T. B. Edwards
State Commissioner of Labor, Statistics and Inspection
Board of Arbitration
Labor Commissioner
Labor
Rixey
American Live Stock Interests Press Meat Trade Discrimination
Washington May 29 A bill was introduced by Representative Bailey to retaliate against German duties on U S meat. Captain F P Springer and livestock advocates press Congress to act and place 10 percent extra duties if Germany imposes prohibitive tariffs.
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Washington
F. P. Springer
Denver
National Live Stock Association
Congress
House
Representative Bailey
Tex
United States
German Empire
Agricultural Committee
Bailey
Springer
Germany
Prominent Citizens of Minneapolis Die
Minneapolis reports the passing of Judge John P. Rea a longtime lawyer and former G A B commander in Nicollet Island died of brain trouble Colonel John H Stevens called the pioneer citizen of Minneapolis died at his home at Tenth street and Sixth avenue south Brigadier General Frederick Funston cleared of murder allegations after an investigation in Zambales Wesley Smith Jassie Kagga and Mabel Clamser killed by a bridge timber collapse near Mackinaw Falls Miss Kagga aged 18 and Miss Clamser aged 16 injured Salisbury rumored to retire from politics Deluged Foundry Berlin fifteen laborers injured seven fatally burned by molten iron
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Minneapolis
John P. Rea
Nicollet Island
John H. Stevens
Tenth Street
Sixth Avenue South
Peoria
Ills
Wesley Smith
Jassie S. Kagga
Mabel Clamser
Mackinaw Falls
Smith
Skaggs
Clauser
Berlin
Juenkarath
Supreme Court adjourns term until October Next July 2 DNC meet set
The United States supreme court has adjourned for the term and will not sit again until next October. Chairman Jones has called a meeting of the Democratic national committee for July 2 at Kansas City. Fire partially destroyed the paper mills of the York Paper company at Yorkhaven, Pa. Loss, $200,000.
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United States Supreme Court
Jones
Democratic National Committee
Kansas City
York Paper Company
Yorkhaven
Baseball scores from a snowy multi-city roundup
National League results include Pittsburg 14 New York 0 and Chicago 7 Brooklyn 12 while St Louis 4 Philadelphia 11. American League notes Milwaukee 8 Minneapolis 5 and Buffalo 4 Cleveland 2.
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Pittsburg
New York
Chicago
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Milwaukee
Minneapolis
Buffalo
Cleveland
Diplomatic Corps Considers Pekin Crisis as Boxers Threaten
The diplomatic corps meets in Pekin to assess the Boxers threat and plans to bring foreign guards. Railway links with Tien Tsin are interrupted and refugees seek shelter at the French cathedral as violence spreads toward Pekin. Belgian engineers face danger along the Lushan line. missions suffer attacks.
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Pex
Tien Tsin
Suaneenal
Suhan
Pekin
Feng Tate
Pao Ting Fa
Chicago Contractors Signal Openness to Talks on Settlement
Victor Falkenn, chair of the contractors press committee, declares willingness to meet local unions but not the National Building Trades council or Chicago central body. Labor leaders see this as foreshadowing a swift settlement of months of building activity paralysis in Chicago.
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Cercace
National Building Trades Council
Victor Falkenu
Contractors’ Council
Chicago
Falkenn
Building Trades Council of Chicago
National
Building Trades Council
Sunday law is invalid ruling for county saloons
Minneapolis Judge Harrison rules outside city limits the Sunday saloon closing law is inoperative. He says 1887 amendments on minor liquor sales were not germane and the Sunday closing feature was not named in the act. Case against James B. Gilbert of Golden Valley dismissed.
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Minneapolis
MinnesPouis
Harrison
James B. Gilbert
Golden Valley
Jude Harrison
Morrow's Kidne oids Gain Popularity in Winona
Daily reports claim Morrow's Kidne oids relieve kidney backache and nervousness. Testimonial from Geo W Hofmann of Lafayette Street credits the remedy with his wife's swift improvement after use. Sold as yellow tablets for fifty cents a box at J W Lauer's drug store, manufactured by John Morrow & Co. Springfield Ohio.
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Morrow
Winona
Geo. W. Hofmann
John M. Hofmann
Lafayette Street
St James Adopts Modern Sprinkling System For City Streets
St James purchases a 600 gallon steel tank cart in Chicago for 288 dollars to sprinkle streets. Rufus Roberts of Minneapolis, longtime city weigher since 1888, dies leaving 23 children. Dr Parsons offers 50000 dollars to Carleton College if 100000 is raised by January 1 1901. Andrew J Smith lies on trial in St Cloud District Court for insolvent bank deposits. George Watts and John Fuchs seek 5000 and 2000 dollars for injuries from an April ditch accident. University senior class ponders building a memorial fund for a pipe organ in the chapel, needing about 31000. Minnesota State Fair allocates 40000 in premiums and purses. fair runs September 3 to 8 with Hereford cattle exhibit.
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St. James
Chicago
Rufus Roberts
Minneapolis
Parsons
Carleton College
Strong
Andrew J. Smith
Bank Center
St. Cloud
John Cynar
Smith
George Watts
John Fuchs
St. Peter
Fuchs
Minnesota
Old Settlers Reunion Arrangements Under Way
Secretary Matt Marvin reports large attendance expected for the Early Settlers Association reunion on June 9. Invitations have been sent, with river excursions on the Lafayette Lamb or Lion planned, two hours in duration, allowing most time to be spent in the city.
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Matt Marvin
Early Settlers’ Association
Lafayette Lamb
One Woman’s Letter praises Pinkham remedies for ulcers
A reader recounts failing to find relief after two years with two top city doctors. She details severe ulceration of the uterus and sleepless nights before using Lydia E Pinkham medicines. She claims she is now well and able to work.
Solid brass cages with movable ticket bottom description
Solid brass cages described as cut with a movable ticket bottom, noted as good and strong. Item appears catalog-like with reference to "N Nol No. 2 No3 Nat" likely model or stock identifiers.
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Roberts
the Hirsch Clothing Co
Leading Clothiers
Winona Minn
Aller Bros
West Third Street
Eton
Schlingerman & Walch
WM. Schellhas, Brewer
Winona Shoe Co
Staulbehl Beos
W. Third St
Geo. J. Hillyer
Rators
Center St
W. F. Rowley & Son
W. Fifth Street
Northwestern Telephone
Eph
G. W. McKinstry
Windsor Hotel
Paru
Col. C. J. Monfort
Durgsax
James Smith
Louis Klopsch
Hood’s
Missouri
Fanatun
Manta
Frederick Funston
Zambales
Funston
Salisbury
Lonpos
Houses of Parlament
Carlton Club
Johnson
J W Hooper
Bemidji
Fred. Seeman
la Prairie
Mora
Albert Peterson
Borry
Friends of the College
College
Academy
School of Magic
OLD Settlers
Madison Medicine Co
J. W. Lauer
The
IER
Ran
den Nii
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mars
Eliza Thomas
Pine St
Easton, Pas
H. J. Grabow
East Third St
South Hoff Street
Havana
M. Rahm
W. Fifth St
B. P. Shepherd
Osteopath
Winona, Minn
Choate Block
Bader
Firth and Johnson
Sts
Posite
New Public Library
G. Fruetel
Second St
Morgan’s Wail Paper Store
Ti W
Third St
EAGLE
Winona, Miun
Musselburgh
F. G. Vila
J.R. Baker & CO
Department Store
Schuller
Prof Schuler
Mrs. Heargr
Prof
Schuler
East Second ST. Winona, Minn
Winona Railway and Light Company
Jehase
ISIS
Meils
Perth
Marracher
P Minck
Agent Wiaana
Aw Bt
Lous, Ma
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