Boers Gain Ground As British Posts Fall In South Africa
Telegraph wires report serious checks to British arms with Boers active across the field. Cape Town notes cut telegraphs and missing Hussars while Colville’s conference effort failed. Mafeking endures siege with bread scarcity and oat meal substitute.
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London
England
Bloemfontein
Cape Town
Hussars
Royal Irish Rifles
Colville
Reitfontein
Free State
Foreign Legion
General de Villebois Mareuil
Colesburg
Stormberg
Broadwood
Tha
Burnham
Natal
Buller
Mafeking
Expulsion of the Boers and British Mindset
The article notes the expulsion of the Boers by the British as a key factor affecting native sentiment. It suggests natives already claim British reverses and warns that evacuation of Wepener could lead to harmful reactions, while hope centers on General Brabant advancing and pushing the enemy.
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Wepener
Brabant
Plunging and Forming Wrecking of Big Flant Slows City
Masses of 30 000 people near Austin witness the Colorado river wreck of a dam and power plant worth 1.75 million dollars. The city faces weeks without water or power, with widespread flooding across Williamson and Bastrop counties and an estimated 300 million dollars in total losses.
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Austin
Texas
Colorado
Williamson County
Bastrop
Colorado River
Associated Press Dispatch
International & Great Northern Railroad
Missouri, Kansas & Texas
A Dashing Soldier
London reports the death at Boshoff of General Mareuil commander of the French legion of the Boer army. Described as brave dashing intelligent and a polished gentleman who warned Cronje of British flank movement before Cronje dismissed him as a boy.
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London
Bloemfontein
Daily Mall
Boshoft
Mareuil
Cronje
Lord Roberts
Unrest Rising in Sobobo Region Amid Turmoil
Lourenco Marquez reports Sobobo has been killed and women tied, while unrest grows across the country in a near terror state without white man’s law. A Bromoredorp messenger says Boers woo the queen and seek to pass Swaziland armed.
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Lourenco Marquez
Sobobo
Kraal
Bromoredorp
Swaziland
Boers Escape From Simontown Camp Under Sentry Bridge
Reports from Simontown Cape Colony state about 30 Boers escaping last evening by cutting a fence under a sentry bridge while guards were above. Nine have been recaptured. A sanitary cart driver was offered 200 pounds to assist the escape. A new tunnel was found opposite the prior one, nearly complete within five feet of the exit.
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Simontown
Cape Colony
Prisoners drained and honored soldiers marked by burials
Hoshoff April 6 reports British captors took prisoners including many French. The captives looked wet and bedraggled. Lord Methuen praised his men. Captains Boyle and Williams of the yeomanry and General de Villebois Masrveil were buried with military honors.
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Hoshoff
Lord Methuen
Boyle and Williams
Yeomanry
General de Villebois Marveil
Boers Advance Threatening Railway Near Bloemfontein
Reports say Boers move south threatening the railway near Bloemfontein while British pickets at Springfield eight miles away are attacked. Remounts are arriving and British spirits are high as they plan further advances.
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Bloemfontein
Springfield
Forces capture at Bloemfontein water works reported
Pretoria says at the Bloemfontein water works the republic forces captured 11 officers and 262 men with 11 guns two ammunition wagons and other wagons and mules.
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Pretoria
Bloemfontein
Reoccupation actions near Basutoland amid Basuto witness
Basutoland reports describe Boer forces reoccupying Ladysmith Tha ba N Chu and the Bloemfontein water works with Basuto observers present. The account notes the Boers operating openly within Basuto sight as locals witness the events.
Steyn Speech in Free State Volksraad at Kroonstad
President Steyn told the Free State Volksraad at Kroonstad on April 4 that burghers are in a stronger position than at war’s outset. He threatened surrendering burghers, disclosed half a million pounds borrowed from the Transvaal, accused England of breaking conventions, and claimed intervention by France Russia and Germany. He predicted the war’s end soon.
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Laurence Marquez
Steyn
Free State Volksraad
Kroonstad
Free State
Transvaal
England
Lord Salisbury
France
Russia
Germany
St. Helena
Johannesburg
Very Few Horses
London dispatch from April reports remounts and reinforcements arriving as preparations to face the enemy proceed. Historic regiments withered in numbers. cavalry and artillery horses remain scarce while British lines north of Glen are cleared and strengthened under Lord Kitchener with secure railway access.
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London
Bloemfontein
Daily Telegraph
Scots Grays
Inniskilling Dragoons
Lancers
Glen
Lord Kitchener
Loyal Irish Rifles Retreat to Aliwal North
The loyal Irish rifles arrived safely at Aliwal North after withdrawing from Rouxville. Detachment under General Brabant covered their retirement, thwarting Boers and halting their movements. Lieutenant Bonsey and two Brabant Border Horse are missing. Two Boers were killed in the rear guard action. A strong Boer commando is reported at Walsekop, 14 miles west of Rouxville.
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Aliwal
Loyal Irish Rifles
Rouxville
Brabant
Bonsey
Border Horse
Walsekop
Bloemfontein Security Held Despite Telegraph Disruptions
A Morning Post Bloemfontein dispatch reports that security remains firm though the enemy could disrupt telegraphic links and momentarily breach the railway. Civilians arriving from Cape Town departed today under a general order from authorities.
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London
Bloemfontein
Morning Post
Cape Town
British Infantry Surrender Near Reddersburg
Five British infantry companies surprised by the Reddersburg commando make a brave stand but surrender after Boers bring three field guns to the scene. General Gatacre arrives too late as Reddersburg is re occupied and Boer forces threaten southern lines.
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Bethany
O. F
Reddersburg
Denetsdorp
Gatacre
General Dewet Attacks and Defeats British Cavalry at Dewetsdorp
Report from Pretoria dated April 6 states General Dewet defeated a large British cavalry force at Dewetsdorp near Bloemfontein. About 450 prisoners were captured along with ammunition and camp stores. Federal losses were two killed and four wounded. Other commandos remain quiet.
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Pretoria
Lourenco Marquez
Dewet
Dewetsdorp
Bloemfontein
Roberts delays big move as troops lack warm uniforms
London dispatch reports Lord Roberts will postpone a major operation until troops receive thicker clothing due to horse shortages and pneumonia among men from exposure.
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London
Cape Town
The
Daily News
Lord Roberts
British column presumed captured after failed Reddersburg operation
General Gatacre's force returns without trace of the ill fated British column captured by the Reddersburg commando. Losses are impossible to estimate but are believed to be heavy due to stubborn resistance.
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Bethany
Gatacre
Reddersburg
Ninth division deploys to Reitfontein for Boer leaders conference
Bloemfontein dispatch reports General Colville's ninth division moved toward Reitfontein on Wednesday but reached too late to disperse Boer leaders at the conference. The forces returned to base today.
Flood Devastates Rio Grande Bottoms With Wide Damage
A Rio Grande City dispatch reports total destruction of corn crops in the blower Rio Grande bottom lands. The Colorado river measures 40 feet at Smithville with bottoms submerged and fence lines washed away. Rail service resumes on several lines as residents seek safety from the rising flood.
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San Antonio
Tex
Rio Grande City
Rio Grande
International & Great Northern Railroad
Aransas Pass
Smithville
Colorado River
Webberville
Train wreck disrupts rail line near Twohig with injuries
Northbound passenger train on the International and Great Northern left Laredo this morning and derailed as rails spread near Twohig. Mail Agent Bobright is seriously injured and several others hurt. Rio Grande river stands at 26 feet. water works machinery submerged and river crops destroyed.
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Laredo
Tex
International & Great Northern
Rio Grande
Bastrop Flood Reports Large Encasement Near Fireman's Park
From Houston on April 8 reports describe Bastrop families encamped under a pavilion at Fireman's park and others ready to flee to the hills. Water stands at over 43 feet, cutting Bastrop off from surrounding communities with damage to crops lands and stock not yet estimable. No lives are reported.
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Houston
Tex
Bastrop
Fireman's Park
Dam Power House Crashes as Flood Undermines Structure
Austin Texas April 8 The rising river water last night undermined the power house at the dam at 1 20 am and it collapsed into the river carrying away 300000 dollars worth of machinery.
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Austin
Texas
Storm Interruption Halts 50 Travelers on Southern Pacific Route
A group of 25 California bound tourists and 25 Tyrole immigrants en route to Hawaii were stranded west of Devils River after a coastal storm disrupted the Southern Pacific line. Rescue and clearance efforts were underway as crews assessed damage and arranged accommodations.
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San Antonio
Tex
California
Hawaiian Islands
Devils River
Damages Reported After Fort Worth Texas Trip
Last Thursday travel to San Antonio ended with a return today as the party was sent around by Fort Worth and the Texas Pacific. Damages to the Southern Pacific tally in the several thousand dollar range.
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San Antonio
Fort Worth
Texas Pacific
Southern Pacific
Rivers Falling Amid Severe Texas Floods and Crop Losses
Texas rivers are falling with limited flood danger but widespread crop damage. Farmers face replanting after heavy rains. corn and cotton affected as bridges, water works, and power houses overflow. The Colorado flood reaches Austin dam area with 38-foot rise. 5,000 acres inundated. losses exceed 50 000 dollars. No deaths reported though crops and stock lost across Cameron Brushy San Gabriel Little rivers.
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Houston
Tex
Texas
Smithville
Colorado
Great
Austin
Cameron
Little River
Brushy
San Gabriel
Little Rivers
Brazos River Falls After Flood Rise In Waco
In Waco Texas the Brazos River, which had risen steadily since Wednesday, began to fall around midnight and had receded six feet by early tonight. Reports say rain has ceased and tributaries confirm the river is falling. Railroads across central Texas report washouts and several days are needed to resume traffic.
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Waco
Tex
Brazos
Bishop Hartzell Returns After Africa Mission Tour
AP dispatch from London reports Bishop Hartzell and Mrs. Hartzell preparing to sail home to attend ecumenical and general Methodist conferences. He logged over 50 000 miles across Africa since December 1896, noting progress in Liberia including nearly 4 000 church members and a 69 school system with 2 000 pupils, plus a new $5 000 press and "The New Africa" publication.
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Associated Press
London
Hartzell
Africa
New York
Chicago
Liverpool
Liberia
College of West Africa
Monrovia
America
Republic
Coleman
Order For the Redemption of Africa
Portuguese East Africa
New Umtali
Gold Belt
Mexico Not Alarmed By American Campaign
The Mexican Herald notes the U S gold standard settles tensions and predicts peaceful U S Mexican ties. It says expansion poses no absorption risk and that Mexico will monitor the U S presidential race from a central position in the continental theater.
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United States
Mexico
Thompson Wins Read Supervisor Seat in Local Election
Special Dispatch to the Standard reports in Boulder that C. L. Thompson won the read supervisor post with 44 votes against Delaney 39 Channels 29 and Fastridge 23. J B Maxfield and P F M Hope win school trustees seats without opposition. Great Northern cut off work continues with limited labor along the 1 mile stretch of road.
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Standard
Boulder
C. L. Thompson
Thompson
Delaney
Channels
Fastridge
J. Bb. Maxfield
PF. M. Hope
Great Northern
Rumor of Mrs Dewey Leaving Catholic Church Circulates
A report circulated that Mrs Dewey left the Catholic church to join the Episcopalians but no verification was obtained.
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Washington
England’s War Aroused Support for Transvaal Freedom
An immense Washington audience heard Webster Davis, ex assistant secretary of the interior, argue that Britain sought the Transvaal gold fields to justify war. He described Boer heroism at Spion Kop, challenged colonial cruelties, and urged sympathy for the two republics, with a posthumous vow to defend liberty against British aims.
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Washington
April S
Grand Opera House
South Africa
Webster Davis
United States
Opera House
Congress
Clay
Daniel
Teller
Bacon
Allen
Mason
Talbert
Jett
Littlefield
Ridgley
Robinson
Indiana
Burke
Texas
Ball
Gilbert
Latimer
Cox
Tennessee
Cowherd
Clark
Missouri
Bartholdt
Shafroth
Davis
P. T. Moran
Mr. Davis
Cape Colony
England
Kimberley
Transvaal
Europe
South African Republic
Pretoria
Great Britain
Spion Kop
Burgers
Buller
Washington Post
Moran
Ex-Governor Pattison Denies VP Bid Moves
In Philadelphia Pattison rejects Chicago rumor of a vice presidential push. He says he has heard nothing about any movement and does not know who endorses it. He expresses gratitude toward those who considered him but will not decide without an offer.
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Philadelphia
Pattison
Chicago
Origin a Mystery at Horne & Co. Fire in Pittsburgh
A thorough inspection of the Joseph Horne & Co. department store after last night’s blaze confirms estimates of near total stock loss of about 1 million dollars and at least 250 thousand dollars in building damage. The firm with 900 employees is insured, expects to resume operations in 10 to 15 days, retaining vaults and accounts intact, while upper floors were gutted and collapsed. The origin remains a mystery.
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Pittsburg
Joseph Horne & Co
Fire damages Schulze piano and organ factory in Chicago
A blaze partially destroyed the piano and organ factory of M S Schulze Co at Morean and Superior in Chicago. The loss is reported as insured with no dollar amount given and authorities attribute the cause to a spontaneous combustion event despite speculation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Plano and Organ Factory
M. 8S. Schulze Company
More San
Superior Streets
Fire destroys Edwardsburg starch works in Cardinea Ont
A fire today completely destroyed the glucose works portion of the Edwardsburg starch works in Cardinea Ontario causing estimated damage of 150000 dollars.
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Cardinea
Ont
Edwardsburg
Fire destroys opera house block and Schaffer building
Saratoga New York April fire swept the Mane Seucl Opera house block and the Schaffer building at Ballston causing extensive damage. Loss estimated at about 150000 dollars with rest disruption to local commerce.
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Saratoga
N. Y
Mane Seucl
Schaffer
Ballston
Lowes
Fatally Stabbed in Peru Ind Restaurant Fight
Fred Titus owner of the Depot restaurant and his brother Steve Titus were attacked by two intoxicated men who refused to pay for their lunch and insulted Mrs. Titus. The men fled after injuring the brothers in the altercation.
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Peru
Ind
Fred Titus
Depot
Steve Aét
Mra
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