Roberts Sends Bad News From Bloemfontein Clash
London reports Lord Roberts confirming a convoy loss and seven guns near Bloemfontein as Col Broadwood’s force, 350 casualties including 200 missing, battles Boers. Dispatch describes dawn shelling, concealment in a drift, and movements of the Ninth division and mounted infantry to support.
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War Office
Lord Roberts
Bloemfontein
Col. Broadwood
Thaba N'Chu
Bloenfontein
Broadwood
Ninth
Col
Willes
Martys
Nnlind
Roberts
Chester M
Remingtons
Broadwoods
Rasehold
10Th Husware
Royal Horse Mery
Pilche
Ned
Ster
Fight for the Divy Are Goebelites In Kentucky
Louisville dispatch reports split factions in the Goebel campaign over a $100,000 reward, with lawyer Tom Campbell saying Culton’s confession is worthless without Yoursey’s statement. Detectives and reporters vie for the lion’s share, while Gov Beckham backs Armstrong amid potential court action.
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Goebel
W. H. Culton
Henry E. Yoursey
Yoursey
Torday
de Armstrong
Tom Campbell
Tom Crompwell
Cincinnati Enquirer
Beckham
Armstrong
Estimate of enemy force and artillery unreported
Reporters note the enemy strength estimated between 8 000 and 10 000 with the number of their guns not yet reported. The vague figures suggest ongoing battlefield assessment and incomplete intelligence on armaments.
British aristocrats among captured at Bloemfontein
London reports shock at the capture of many titled and blue blood officers with six guns near Bloemfontein. The missing include the Duke of Toxburghe and Earl of Wicklow among others. The Queen inspected the detachment and wished them safety.
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Bloemfontein
Great Britain
Duke of
Earl of Dudley
Earl of Erne
R. Ward
A. V. Meade
Earl of Clanwilliam
A. B.B. O'Neill
Baron; O'Neill
Ambush by Boers Captures Guns in DoWet Command
An unclear report states Boers ambushed troops and captured their guns, with confirmation still lacking. The attackers were said to be commanded by DoWet, but details remain uncertain.
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DoWet
British Officers Escape Arrive at Lorenzo Marques
Captain Haldane and Lieut. Lemesurier, two British officers escaped from the Boers at Pretoria, have landed at Lorenzo Marques. Rider Haggard named special correspondent for the Daily Express new half penny daily set to begin in a few days.
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London
Haldane
Lieut
Lemesurier
Pretoria
Lorenzo Marques
Gard
South Africa
Daily Express
Perilous Verge of Revolution Shapes Chamber Clash
In a charged session, socialists gain leverage inside the chamber while opponents push measures to curb their rise. Tensions flare as reform efforts collide with conservative factions and procedural maneuvers. The battle tests leadership and the path of policy in a pivotal political moment.
Ferris Wheel to be torn down this summer
The Ferris Wheel is to be torn down or moved east due to financial failure after carrying fewer than 25 000 people since the World’s Fair. Across Chicago and Italy, turmoil grips Rome as King Humbert vanishes from the Quirinal Palace and Socialists gain influence. The government faces a crisis over a public safety bill, with troops on alert and foreign observers departing Rome amid widespread unrest.
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Chicago
Ierris
Rome
Milan
Naples
Turin
HKO
No Trouble In Corea Result Of Masampho Settlement
It is reported Corea resisted Russia on land at Masam pho. Russia withdrew the demand and asked for a piece of ground within Masampho foreign settlement. The request was granted and the question is regarded as settled.
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Yokohama
Corea
Masampho
Russia
Russia Satisfied With Porte on Asia Minor Rail concessions
Constantinople April 2. It is announced that Russia is satisfied with the Porte s acceptance of her demands for railway concessions in Asia Minor.
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Constantinople
Russia
Asia Minor
Recaptured guns end Bloemfontein water cut off
London April 2 The Daily Chronicle reports Bloemfontein water supply was cut by Broadwood’s forces. A correspondent says Broadwood has recaptured the area and restored water access. The report is terse and relies on telegraphic dispatches from Bloemfontein.
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Broadwood
London
The
Daily Chronicle
Bloemfontein
Bloeu
Parliament approves Malaya US commercial treaty
Rome reports the parliamentary committee on treaties approved the Malaya United States commercial treaty and named Signor Lug Lugsath as its reporter.
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Rome
Parliamentary Committee On Treaties
Maly
United States
Lug Lugsath
Morton Elected Manager Of Local Baseball Club
Chas H Morton was chosen as manager of the N B A A Baseball Club for the new season. The election occurred Friday night. The club plans to pursue strong efforts this season. On April 14 the Jewish feast of Passover will be observed with special services at the High Temple. At St Pauls Lutheran church Rev J H Zinn reviewed Rev Mr Sheldon's work as editor, calling it a success and noting demand for higher quality literature, followed by a sermon from Rev John Welch serving as guest preacher.
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Chas. H. Morton
Temple
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
J. H. Zinn
Mr. Sheldon
Arguments in Governor Case Start in Kentucky Court
The April term of Franklin circuit court opened in Frankfort with the grand jury to hear Goebel assassination indictments. Gov. Taylor and leading Republicans may be targeted via Golden Order concessions. Taylor, at Morgantown, awaits possible summons as Butler county Republicans mass for a meeting. Ex-Gov Branley opened for Republicans in the court of appeals argument.
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Frankfort
Franklin Circuit
Goebel
Taylor
Morgantown
Butler County
Fine Waiver Sends Man From Beattyville to Frankfort
Beattyville Kentucky April 2 1sply Tal low Dick Gombe left there this morning for Frankfort in custody of a tailor he was to have been tried on habeas corpus today but he was promised immunity from a 4000 fine which was assessed against him at Winchester years ago if he would waive its linhean vorpne ptoeentings and go to Frankfort without further delays
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Beattyville
Dick Gombe
Frankfort
Winchester
Urinkfort
Strike at Mt Vernon and Bleeker sewer halt rapid transit work
A major strike halts rapid transit tunneling after one hundred workers walk off at Bleeker Street sewer excavations in New York. Chief engineer Henry Russell, earning 82 509 day, seeks 181 week for steady work or 801 day for broken work. union supports the demand. Pilkington pending reply, Russell quits.
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New York
Bleeker Street
Russell
Mechanics and Italians Strike Shuts Greenwich Building Work
About 500 mechanics from the Amalgamated Trades Union walked out this morning at Greenwich. Plumbers painters and paperhangers joined the stoppage, halting nearly all building activity as owners’ bonuses for completion hung in the balance. The strike marks a tense labor stand, with few non union workers remaining on sites. Continued on page eight.
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Amalgamated Trades Union
New York
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