Boers Claim Victory Reports Stir London
A Brandport dispatch dated April 8 claims General De Wet defeated the British at Moerskatsfontein, with about 600 killed or wounded, 900 captured and 12 wagons lost. British losses tallied at 2,000 with 400 escaping toward Bloemfontein. Discrepancies and praise for Boer dispatches spark controversy in London.
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London
Brandport
de Wot
Moerskatsfontein
Bloemfontein
Meerskatsfontein
DeWet
Brandfort
War dispatches report activeBoer defense near Aliwal North
Very active fighting reported from Bloemfontein to the north bank of the Orange River near Aliwal North. Major Springer killed, another patrol moving up since April 7, while Weponer parishioners hold out and inflict losses on Boers. Lord Roberts confirms the patrol's status.
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London
Bloemfontein
Ont Vonmando
Orange River
Aliwal
Springer
Lord Roberts
War Milieu Discredits Reported British Action at Meerakatsfontely
April 11 dispatch states the War Milieu rejects reports of a Brith orerae near Meerakatsfontely, noting no such place within ten miles of Kroonatad and doubting British forces were present. It mentions British casualties at Wepener on Friday with 1 killed and 4 wounded, per the report.
Kipling Sails from Cape Town to England on Tuesday
Rudyard Kipling is reported to have sailed from Cape Town to England on Tuesday with the voyage showing a brisk pace. The Boor peare eavors will stay in Naples for several days.
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Rudyard Kipling
Capetown
England
Boor Peare Eavors
Naples
Long Tom Sends Shells Into British Camp
Boers fired several shells into the British camp at Flandalanger from three positions near Ladysmith. No damage reported. British gunfire replied with a 4 and 7 inch piece. Boers shown in large forces in strong fortifications.
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Ladysmith
Flandalanger
Ie “Long Tous
Dewey Set for Ohio Campaign Visit in June
New York April 11. Admiral Dewey plans to visit Ohio in June as a presidential candidate. He will tour Columbus Cleveland and other cities, attend receptions and celebrations, and appear as Admiral of the United States Navy not a candidate. Ohio politicians react with disgust while Columbus officials prepare a welcome.
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New York
Admiral Dewey
Ohio
Journal
Washington
Dewey
McKineley
Michigan
Columbus
Chamber of Commerce
Dewey Po
Chicago
St. Louis
Middle West
Cleverland
Clavinnati
Toledo
Sandusky
Akron
Dayton
Springfield
United States Navy
Hanna
Lentz
Cleveland
Ie Masses
Kidd Donocracy
Jobo St. McLean
Norton
McLean
Leutenant
Rebels Report From London April 1 Dispatch
A London dispatch dated April 1 notes no news from Weponer due to cloudy skies hindering holiographing. Six hundred British troops have arrived. A Colesberg dispatch dated April 11 reports Lord Roberts warns Cape rebels against further hostility and vows strict martial law.
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London
Aliveal
North
Colesberg
Lord Roberts
Cape
Boer Sniping Report From Thonker's Hook Front
A Boers firing across the river at Thonker's Hook is reported as Wickson's cavalry quarters. considerable sniping occurs. British soldiers were shot near a turnhouse, a white flag reportedly flying. Claims say 30 Boers died in the action, with mentions of a nun Ritter and the search of Wich ter's daughter and others as the British conducted inquiries.
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Bloemfontein
Ker's Hook
Wickson
Ritter
Phuica Wichter
General Gatacre to retire to England confirms
London reports from Bloemfontein indicate General Gatacre intends to retire to England. The note does not specify retirement for health or private reasons, and the move is widely linked to his lack of success in the field.
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London
Apidee
Bloemfontein
Gen
England
Remm
Looking For Son In Norwalk Aid Request Notes
Mrs. Kate Conroy of Norwalk sought help from the Poor Director Kendall on Wednesday morning. The stranded woman said she was searching for a person and claimed transportation to Cleveland was prepaid but not provided.
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Kate Conroy
Norwalk
Kendall
Cleveland
Actress Sued Over Property Deal In Bowson Case
A garbled report indicates actress Sued, Mies Lotta Crabtree, a known figure, is linked to a Bowson real estate dispute. J. J. Cadigan claims ownership of property in question tied to an alleged 5,000 due in one of ten estate deals.
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Mies
Lotta Crabtree
Gottens
Bowson
J. J. Cadigan
Senator Clark's Montana seat vacancy sparks bid for appointee
A Senate committee report on declaring Senator Clark's Montana seat vacant triggers a potential governor appointed interim from December. Rumors link Marcus Daly J H Durston ex Governor Toole and W G Conrad to the vacancy while Democrats urge immediate legislature action amid a looming party shift. Charles Clarke, son of the senator, received word from his father about the development.
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Helena
Mont
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
Clark
Montana
Charles W. Clarke
Boon Ae
Senate
Harly
Marcus Daly
J. H. Durston
Anaconda Standard
Daly
J. Toole
W. G. Conrad
Ainith
Carter
Senate Hope Hinges on Republican Backing
The article notes efforts by a political figure to sway legislative support to ensure that he and a fellow Republican are returned to the Senate. It emphasizes active lobbying and influence within the party to secure election outcomes.
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Senate
Trustees Review Plans for Buchtel College Venture
The trustees met Wednesday morning and examined plans from several architects. An afternoon session reviewed drawings and explanations. After evaluation the board will pick the most meritorious design and push construction promptly.
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Buchtel College
Night Burglars Readily Loot Richmond Plant Safe
Watchman Spirit versus A Sewell at Standard Oil plant in Manchester overpowered by five men at an early hour. He was gagged with a wire, then struck and injured as the burglars blew the safe and escaped with about $500 in contents.
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Richmond
Spiri
A. Sewell
Standard Ol Company
Manchester
Sewell
Shoes Sold Outright to M. O'Neil & Co by Phinney Trustee
The M. O'Neil & Co purchased from Attorney A J Rowley trustee for the creditors of S E Phinney Co the large stock of shoes and fixtures for cash. Stock to be moved to M O'Neil store soon and offered for sale after arrangements. Phinney reportedly sold the old stock to Youngstown parties and moved in only new up to date lines of shoes.
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M. O'Neil & Co
A. J. Rowley
S. E. Phinney Co
M. O'Neil Co
Youngstown
Pittsburg & Western railroad inspection by B and O officials
Officials of the B and O, led by President Cowen, inspected the Pittsburg and Western railroad on Tuesday. The visit is said to pave the way for important improvements and a notable program is planned.
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Pittsburg & Western Railroad
Cowen
Amer Sues City for Pay Over Bond Approval
Louis H Amer seeks a peremptory writ of mandamus in circuit court to compel the City Council to approve his $1,000 bond as guardian or bearer of personal property in the Fourth ward. The council, vote against bond, and the court orders immediate writ and costs taxed against dissenting members. sheriff serves writs to all council members. Judge Smart grants the mandamus and orders bond approval by Friday night.
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Louis BH. Amer
Gye
Kelly
Counell
Plaiuf
Ones
Will Fight Case Over City Assessor Nominations
The council plans a motion to vacate the order and allow Amer to plead his case in a disputed assessor appointment. Attorneys view the council acting beyond mayoral authority, with Amer claimed ineligible due to recent resignation and Clark law. Also noted is a social gathering at 60 East Marker Street celebrating Beesie Noble’s birthday with a party for friends.
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Amer
Oanell
Ees
Amor
Couneil
Council
Rone
Esgate
Com
Mins Beesie Noble
East Marker St
Ber
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Long
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Gatacre
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S. E. Phinney
Ogreeta Connell
Pocahontas
Coburn
Czar
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