Prisoners Struggle Against Boer Captors in South Africa War
Bloemfontein April 9. A large remount shipment for cavalry and mounted infantry arrives, 700 horses via Norval’s Pont in eight days, escorted by Hussars. General Roberts to inspect. Boers fired at moving British force. Krugersdorp and Kron’sspanit battles reported. Commandant Learner’s 8,000 men now in the field. Saver, brother of the Cape railway minister, arrested as rebel in Barkley East district.
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Velit
Roberts
Hussars
Neanesday
Colgilie
Rietfontein
Langman’s Hospital
Rambler's Club
Gyor Musium
Burnham
America
Germ
Bloomfontein
Winburg
Abe
Hoers
Horder
Col
Broadwood
Kron’s Spenit
Learners
Capetown
Saver
Cape
Barkley East
Local top story in scrambled text about commandos and officers
Fragmentary report mentions Pretoria and military figures Col DeVillebe de Mabeeuth Col Muxhigott Cay talon Baron You Wrangle and the use of commandos. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR. The snippet references a national or colonial defense topic with named officers and a top news angle.
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Pretoria
Apel
Tory Hex
DeVillebe de Mabeeuth
Boer and British forces clash amid prisoners and relief news
Dispatch reports a mixed legion of French, Germans, Hollanders and Tulluns with American scouts, including cowboys. Col. DeVillebois Mareuil reportedly killed near Boxshot. Four hundred fifty British prisoners arrived. one hundred fifty wounded en route to the city hospital. Details describe Kortspruit action with Boers ambushing a British convoy. horse artillery and Hussars involved.
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Gion
Col
DeVillebois Mareuil
Rit Fes
Boxshot
Hid City
British to Send 50,000 Horses to South Africa
Reports indicate a British government agent will sign a contract this week to ship about 50,000 horses to South Africa. The note appears in circulation in the past few days and echoes ongoing military planning.
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Govedlient
Dewey Reception Planned for May at Chicago
April 8 report from Washington notes Admiral Dewey and Mrs Dewey will be received in Chicago on May 1. A committee representative met the Admiral to outline the reception program. Originally no speech was planned for April 30, but plans shifted to include a formal welcome in Chicago.
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Tendon
Washington
Admie Roberts
Dewey
Chirer
Mhicage
Troops Held In Chicago Auditorium Tote
Troops are held in Chicago at the Auditorium venue as authorities organize a secure public display. Local officials confirm arrangements for crowd control and transport coordination for the event.
Two Governments Clash in Middlesboro Amid Civil Unrest
Washington reports reveal two rival governments in Middlesboro causing heightened tension. Police clashes, a deputy sheriff killed, and warrants issued for Chief King and associates. Bradley favored for Kentucky Congress. Goebel reward fund faces fake witness frauds.
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Taylor
Middlesboro
Will Mosley
Chas. Cecil
Wan
King
John Mosley
Kitled
Will Sullivan
Cecil
Meeting of Ladies' Catholic Benevolent Association Board
The Board of Supreme Trustees met in Atlanta with 60 branches in 16 states. Officers present include Mrs H M McGowan Buffalo supreme president and A Roger Erie supreme recorder, with several other board members named from New York, Illinois, Ohio, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.
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Atlanta
Supreme Trustees
The
Ladies’ Catholic Benevolent Association
Buffalo
N. Y
Board of Trusters
H. M. McGowan
Supreme President
A. Roger
Supreme Recorder
Erie
M. FP
Gallagher
Port Jervis
Alicia Blaney
N.Y
Kate Mahoney
Troy
Jula A. Ward
Chicago
Kate Gaughran
Cleveland
Katherine Dowling
Rochester
M. L. Youngblood
Newark
N. J
Fire wipes four blocks in Brooklyn barn blaze
A major Brooklyn fire started in a stable on Greenpoint’s Oakland and Box streets and swept four blocks, destroying six firms including Brooklyn Oil Works and Peters Wood Yard. About 890000 in losses, 40 firefighters escaped harm after being trapped by flames. 1500 workers face unemployment.
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New York
Creenpuint
Brooklyn
BE. C. Smith, Manufacturing
Oakland
Box Streets
Toss
Post & McCord Tron Works
Page Avenue
Prospect St
Alexander Cullom
Con Yard
Ash St
Brooklyn Oil Works
Oakland Avenue
Dewnight, Church & Company
Sofa
Peters Wood Yard
Page and Provostors
Flood Toll Rises Above Fifty in Colorado Rescue
Dallas reports that the Colorado flood disaster has claimed over 80 lives this day as authorities tally the casualties. The toll nears 100 with ongoing search and relief efforts across affected areas.
Tragic Coal Oil Fire Kills Mogadore Girl
A ten year old girl died after pouring coal oil on a kitchen fire in Mogadore. She suffered severe burns, spoke one last time asking what母 would say, and died four hours later. Fire, explosion, and a blanket rescue preceded the funeral.
Curious tale of Count Castellaine debt payments in Paris
In Paris on April 9 a strange report emerges about Count Bon Castellaine and Countess traveling with a Gould family agent from New York. The agent was to audit debts and provide receipts for funds paid, but fell ill in Varig and died Friday at the Grand Hotel, with hotel and club officials said to be influenced by Me Contellaines.
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Paris
Count Bon
Castellaine
America
New York
Ingal
Gould
Count Castellano
Varig
Goullemissry
Grand Hotel
Hani
Contellaines
Stephen Crane Shows Marked Health Improvement
London reports notable improvement in the condition of Stephen Crane the author. He is receiving care and his health is trending upward with stabilizing symptoms and cautious optimism from medical observers.
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London
Stephen Crane
Brabant Under Boer Attack Stirs Colonial Division Alarm
Swift Boer movements threaten Brabant as reports describe advancing forces overrunning defenses. Censor halted further broadcasts amid fears. Experts warn relief by Roberts would arrive too late as the regent Boer ride disrupts and overwhelms opposing troops.
Immoral Play Trial Sparks $10,000 Damages Suit
Olga Nethersole faces an $10,000 damages claim in Kalamazoo over a production authorities banned after the city’s largest theater sold out. The case centers on charges of immorality and seeks basis for court action this week.
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LaPorte
Ind
New York
Olga Nethersole
Rapho
Kalamazoo
Mivb
Brady
Bush
Epera
Incendiary Fire Threatens Bullston County Seat
Sparks flew as a fire destroyed the Kerley Schaffer block in Bullston Pa. The blaze consumed the opera house post office and several stores, inflicting an estimated loss of 179000. Fire crews faced delayed pressure from a late pump, yet multiple companies kept the county seat from total ruin. Local Ohio National Guard members back a militia arming bill amid legislative debate.
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Bullstons
Kerley Schaffer
Fell From His Bicycle Under Fire Engine
John McMillen age 11, son of Mr. and Mrs. Guy McMillen of 11 Ash street, was riding on South High street near the post office when a fire engine returning from North College street fire ran over him. His wheel turned, he ducked his leg from the wheel but the steel tire tore away part of the leg below the knee. he was taken home by Parks' car and Dr. W. Milikin treated him.
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John McMillen
Guy McMillen
Ash St
South High St
North College St
Parks
W. Miukin
In Her Chair Mrs Knott Dies at Home in Akron
Mrs Charles H Knott died Saturday at 108 N Calowst Akron from apoplexy She was 46 and had lived in Akron 13 years Funeral services were held Monday and she was interred in Beltetout Pa Friends recall her as a Lutheran with many ties The rest of the notice lists Mary Circle meeting details and names Mrs Archie Tk Marie and Mrs J H Burt with a home location at 1201 East Market Street
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Charles H. Knott
N. Calowst
Beltetout
Burtut
Mary
Mex
Archie Tk Marie
East Market St
Lustega
J. H. Burt
Huck leberry Akron to Massillon Rail Link Through Line
Akron gains direct service to Massillon via Huck leberry One, as Pennsylvania rebuilds the branch from Clinton to Massillon. New steel rails laid, tracks being tested. Through trains from Alliance to Cleveland planned with Clinton connecting to C and A lines. Private car for Prof G B Tiel arrives, car to be loaded. first stop after Akron is Highland.
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The
Pennsylvania
Clineton
Huckleberry One
Cleveland
Alliance
G. B. Tiel
Akron
Aghland
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