Hope of Relief Fades as German Urged War in Transvaal
London reports claim Boer forward movement is checked by strategic withdrawals rather than fights. Relief efforts for Wepener underway as Lord Methuen and Chesham push small columns. Mafeking viewed as dire. War Office to send 4,000 horses and reserve infantry units. German urging of war to Transvaal cited with Count von Buelow's Milan trip noted.
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London
Tord Roberts
Wepener
Natal
Elandslaagte
Lord Methuen
Zwartskopfontein
Boshop
Cape
War Office
South Africa
Rome
Daily News
Transvaal
Germany
Count von Buelow
Milan
New Tactics Reported From Bloemfontein Front
Bloemfontein reports indicate Boer forces are adopting fast mobile tactics. Two columns move south of Bloemfontein using Cape carts with minimal forage and food for immediate needs, followed by ox transport. Nine thousand Boers are said to be south of De Wetsdorp extending to Odendahl. Lord Roberts names the Duke of Marlborough assistant military secretary at headquarters.
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London
Bloemfontein
Morning Post
de Wetsdorp
Odendahl
Lord Roberts
Duke of Marlborough
Boers shift tactics threaten lines to Ladysmith report
London dispatch dated April 11 from Elandslagte notes the Boers changing tactics moving from Glencoe toward Ladysmith to threaten British communications. A corps of carbineers and Thornycroft’s horses narrowly escaped being cut off due to a treacherous guide and a native guide's treachery.
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London
Daily Telegraph
Elandslaagte
Glencoe
Ladysmith
Thornycroft
Rumor of Reichman Leading Boer Force Denied
Adelbert Hay the U S consul at Pretoria reports from Pretoria April 12 that a published claim Captain Carl Reichman was leading a Boer force is absolutely false. The war department in Washington released the cablegram today.
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Washington
War Department
Adelbert Hay
United States
Pretoria
Carl Reichman
Transvaal
Reichman
Advance Stopped. Roberts dispatch on Bloemfontein fighting
London reports General Roberts says Bloemfontein is under pressure as Wepener remains surrounded. Troops are moving to assist, health of troops good, climate favorable, and enemy southward movements checked.
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London
War Office
Roberts
Bloemfontein
Wepener
Kimberley Forts Rearmed as Siege Fears Subside
The town guard has remobilized and guns are remounted at the forts. Fears of a Boer siege fade as the Scottish rifles man the redoubts and military authorities deem the fears groundless.
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Kimberley
Scottish Rifles
Roberts advance delayed by scarce rolling stock at Bloemfontein
From Bloemfontein on April 13 reports say Lord Roberts plans to advance but faces rolling stock shortages though the railway remains secured. Winston Churchill has arrived here.
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Bloemfontein
Lord Roberts
Winston Churchill
Heve
Lord Roberts Troops March Forward to Services
Bloemfontein correspondent reports troops attending Good Friday services and marching forward, led by Lord Roberts, in a dispatch dated Friday from London.
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London
Bloemfontein
Daily Telegraph
Lord Roberts
Daily Mail Correspondent Declares Boer War Go-Ahead
A Daily Mail correspondent telegraphs that there is no cause for uneasiness and that the Boers are where they are desired, asserting that everything is in hand and "we are all right" as plans proceed.
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London
Bloemfontein
Daily Mail
Boers Manufacturing Shells in German War Front
London reports via the Daily Mail dated April 18 that the Boers are producing shells. Laurence Marquez dispatches from the front noting wartime mobilization and material efforts amid ongoing conflict.
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London
The
Daily Mail
Laurence Marquez
Boers suffer heavy losses and large detainee totals
The report notes major Boer losses up to the end of March including prisoners, with an estimated 12,000. It also records thousands of Boers in Natal and about 35,000 in the Free State, while citing production at Begbie foundry in Johannesburg and including Vickers Maxim in large quantities.
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Begbie
Johannesburg
Natal
Free State
New Division Formed Under General Ian Hamilton
A new division with two brigades has been created under General Ian Hamilton at Bloemfontein. Hutton's brigade includes Canadians New Zealanders and Australians except cavalry with a senior staff including Colonel Martyr Lord Rosemeade Colonel Hood Bridges and Major Cartwright. It features four mounted infantry companies and multiple Canadian and New South Wales battalions plus imperial mounted troops. Ridley's brigade brings together all South African units.
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Bloemfontein
Ian Hamilton
Hutton
New
Henry
Lissard
Herchmer
Strathcona
Steele
Price
Imperial Mounted Infantry
New South Wales
Ridley
Bloemfontein Telegraph Reports Satisfactory Progress Despite Boer Raids
The Bloemfontein Times correspondent notes satisfactory overall conditions as British forces move southeast due to enemy activity. Rail use is temporarily strained by troop trains while Boer raids fail to derail Lord Roberts by avoiding complications and maintaining a calm headquarters response.
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London
Bloemfontein
The
Times
Times Editorial Looks at Free State and Natal Progress
The Times editorial from London notes progress in Free State and Natal matters as expected. It mentions American observers nervous about U S policy and predicts no Boer party in the United States if Lord Roberts wins before the republican convention.
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London
the Times
Free State
Natal
America
United States
Lord Roberts
Spain
Colonel Dalgetty Surrounded by Boers With Heavy Shelling
The Times reports from Jammersberg that Colonel Dalgetty's force, surrounded by thousands of Boers with eight guns, two pom poms and two Maxims, has withstood attacks since Monday. Food is plentiful and casualties are small, with Cape mounted riflemen bearing the brunt of losses.
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London
the Times
Jammersberg
Dalgetty
Cape Mounted Riflemen
Battle at Wepener Repulses Boers as Troops Hold
Reports from Bloemfontein dated April 1 say Colonel Dalgety’s troops at Wepener repelled a fierce Boer assault with heavy losses. The Boers then withdrew and are said to be returning northward.
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Bloemfontein
Dalgety
Wepener
Fighting the Bund
Berlin reports the German press and government denounce an Italian press campaign against the dreibund as France increases influence over Italian outlets. Italy counters that the dreibund has little economic benefit and argues Italy would not be France’s tool without the alliance. South Africa updates note potential shifts if Roberts fails or succeeds in Bloemfontein.
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Berlin
Dpreibund
Camyonium
France
Romano
Roma Tribura
Italy
South Africa
Lokal Anzeiger
von Schmeling
Lord Roberts
Bloemfontein
Orange Free State
Orange River
Lieutenant Commander Gillmore Ordered to Sea Duty
Washington April 3 Lieutenant Commander J C Gillmore who has been on leave recuperating from captivity among the Filipinos was ordered to immediate duty at sea as executive officer of the cruiser Prairie The ship will be engaged during the summer in short cruises with the naval militia of the Atlantic and gulf states.
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Washington
J. C. Gillmore
Prairiie
Atlantic
Gulf States
Direct election of US senators approved by House vote
The House adopted a constitutional amendment providing for direct popular election of United States senators by a 240 to 15 vote. The measure would have states elect senators by the people for six-year terms, with vacancies filled similarly. Debate centered on private pension bills and Talbert of South Carolina accused colleagues of backing rotten, log rolling combines.
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Washington
House
United States
Senate of the
Senate
Talbert
Dem
8. C
Corliss
Mr. Hepburn
Burton
Ohio
Hepburn
Adamson
Committee On Rules
South Carolina
Congressional Bureau
Shattue
Brace
Bibley
Pennsylvania
Congress
Sir. Norton
Norton
Lamb
Virginia
Fordney
Michigan
Lawmakers Pass Pensions For Capron Widows In Senate Bills
A quiet session ended with laughter from Mr. Fordney as the house favorably acted on 53 bills. Two senate measures would raise pensions for the widows of Captain Allyn E Capron and his son, Cuban war casualties. The senate set $40, the house lowered to $25 for the elder widow and $30 for the son’s widow before adjournment at 5 05.
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Fordney
Talbert
House
Senate
Allyn E. Capron
Cuba
Fusion in Oregon Finally Secured
Portland reports a two day gathering concluding in a Democrat Populist fusion with Silver Republicans joining without a convention. The fusion ticket includes Ramsay for Supreme Court Daly for Congressman first district and Kroner and Wood for presidential electors, with a platform backing silver coinage, direct senator election, initiative and referendum, and distrust of injunctions.
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Portland
Ore
W. J. Bryan
EF. V. Holman
Holman
Democratic Party
McKinley
Justice of the Supreme Court
W. M. Ramsay
William Schulmerich
Bernard Daly
William C. Smith
Ernest Kroner
John Whittaker
Dell Stuard
Philippines
Cincinnati
Consul General John Goodnow Returning Home
The Journal reports United States Consul General John Goodnow of Shanghai will come home next August. It is believed his aid will aid the Republican campaign. His Orient service included timely advice on the open door question to the state department and knowledge of the Philippines situation.
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Minneapolis
Minn
United States
John Goodnow
Shanghai
China
Orient
State Department
Philippines
Goodnow
Democratic convention delegates pledge to Bryan in New Mexico
A Albuquerque dispatch says the territorial democratic convention elected six delegates to the national convention and instructed them to vote for W. J. Bryan for president. Fergusson chosen as national committeeman. Bryan arrived in Denver and will speak tomorrow. Santa Fe offices closed so workers can hear him.
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Denver
Colo
Albuquerque
N. M
Territorial
W. J. Bryan
Fergusson
Bryan
Santa Fe
Assets Impaired. Des Moines Firm Placed Under Receiver
The Commercial Mutual Fire Insurance company of Des Moines Iowa was placed in the hands of a receiver on the request of its president J Jowett. The company held $1 600 000 in force policies and had been denied a state auditor certificate until asset impairment was remedied.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Commercial Mutual Fire Insurance Company
J. Jowett
General McPherson to Sail From Beattle for Cape Noone
The schooner General McPherson will depart Beattle tomorrow for Cape Noone carrying twenty passengers and a general cargo. The voyage marks the first departure of the year from Beattle.
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Beattle, Wash
Beattle
Cape Noone
General McPherson
Inauguration Preparations for Paris Exposition
Paris authorities race to clear grounds for tomorrow's inauguration ceremony. President Loubet will speak after M. Miller's address as soldiers remove debris and scaffolding. Spectator views include Champs de Mars, Champs Elysee, and the Seine embankment as the United States pavilion receives a ceremonial salute.
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Paris
M. Miller
Commeres
Loubet
M. Loubet
Champs de Mar
Trocadero
Chateau d'Eau
Champs Elysee
Alexander Bridge
Hotel Des Invalides
Napoleon
Seine Embankment
Seine
M. Alfred Picard
Figaro
United States
Tax Cuts Debated by Ways and Means Leaders
Washington reports committee members weigh reducing war revenue taxes with druggist and brewer lobbies to abolish proprietary stamp tax and lower beer levy. Expect hearings next Tuesday and possible action next session. repeal likely on stamps, beer tax unlikely to drop.
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New York
Herald
Washington
Committee
Congress
House
Senate
Dam Protection Request Leads to Sheriff Action at White Plains
An April application to Sheriff Molloy seeks 10 deputies to guard the Cornell dam against striker threats. The group is said to threaten property destruction if demands are unmet, with about several hundred individuals in the disturbed district.
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New York
Molloy
White Plains
Cornell Dam
Catrikera
Confessed Burglary Suspect in Seattle Links Yukon Murder Case
George West alias George Welse alias Kid West alias The Clear Kid is jailed in Seattle awaiting trial for burglary. He allegedly confessed three weeks ago to two officers that he knew O'Brien, who is jailed in the Yukon for Lirn's murder.
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Seattle
Wash
George West
George Welse
Kid West
the Clear Kid
O’brien
Yukon
Lirn
Rolfe and associates linked to Minty escape bid
Rolfe EF W Clayson and Olam implicated in aiding Minty during an attempted escape. West admits crook status and claims friendship with O'Brien, denying the confession.
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Rolfe
EF. W. Clayson
Olam
Minty
West
O'Brien
Narrow Escape From A Strike
Indianapolis April 1 The International Typographical Union narrowly avoided joining widespread lockouts and strikes as its president Samuel B Donnelly proposed a general job printers walkout. The executive council censured Donnelly for duties during Pittsburgh Kansas City troubles and adopted a policy to oppose further upheaval in line with I T U history.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Sentlenel
International Typographical Union
Samuel B. Donnelly
Kansas City
Typothetae
Kansas City Une Sons
Donnelly
Executive Council
The
Pittsburg
Chicago
Hoar regrets absence from Spirit of '75 event
United States Senator George F. Hoar replies to Secretary Hamilton Murray that he cannot attend the American Irish Historical Society 13th of April celebration. He cites the enduring spirit of the 1775 battles and the 1775 era and asserts liberty and independence prevail despite present odds. The letter links 19th of April victories to a hemisphere-wide freedom and envisions eventual success in the Eastern world.
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Lberty
Arctic Ocean
Cape Horn
Charge for Grazing Proposed in Forest Reserves
Secretary Hitchcock proposes a bill granting the interior secretary authority to levy grazing charges in forest reservations with revenue used for protection and preservation. He argues some reserves support grazing without harm and that charges would be reasonable when grazing is allowed, noting no lease is created.
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The
Standard
Washington
Hitchcock
Houses
Congress
Secretary of the Interior
Unstamped Deeds Must Be Stamped by Grantee
Washington April 13 The internal revenue commissioner says registers of deeds and clerks should not stamp deeds sent unstamped The grantee or issuing party must affix and cancel the stamp Penalty up to 100 applies if omitted An inadvertent omission can be corrected within a year by paying the tax and stamping The unstamped instrument should be returned for stamping with postage and delay charged
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Washington
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Registers of Deeds
Queen's Dublin Drive and Chapel Service
The queen enjoyed a private morning drive at the vice regal lodge before attending service in the royal chapel. A large congregation heard the primate of Ireland preach and reference the Irish soldiers and the queen. In the afternoon she toured the countryside.
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Dublin
Vice Regal Lodge
Royal Chapel
Primate of
Ireland
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Fusion
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