War fears and civilian hardship in Transvaal crisis
Reports from Johannesburg and London note Boer forces outnumber British support and warn of possible war. Petersson dispatches describe exodus from the Transvaal, Bechuanaland unrest, and a spy arrested in Ramattabampa. Rio ex archists plot Paris exposition sabotage, while McKinley visits East Liverpool with crowds of seven thousand at Colonel Taylor’s porch.
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McKinley
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John Taylor
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Congress
Army of Sixty Thousand In Transvaal Crisis
A dispatch from Lonnox dated Aug 80 reports Kroger’s debarations, warning the Transvaal may face war as Kru Ger’s defiant stance heightens tension. The Westminster Gazette notes immoderation leading to crisis, estimating Transvaal could field about 60,000 recruits versus Britain’s 80,000, with potential rapid increases.
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Dynamite Used On German's FireRavaged Home
Louis Burkher an eccentric German living ten miles north of town blew himself after detonating dynamite under his home during a quarrel with his wife who sought protection at Thomas Sells's house. The blaze destroyed the Burkher residence as his life ended in suicide at 2 a.m. Newark Close Call as U S cruiser Newark reaches port after coal shortage and storm. Three jockeys hurt in Hawthorne steeplechase with N Ray in critical condition. Shamrock shows speed in first practice at New York sailing trials.
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Here
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United States
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N. Ray
My Valentine
Hawthorne
Welsh
Stewart
STILL HOPE FOR PEACE IN SOUTH AFRICA
Reports from Carp Town and London describe growing peace hopes despite war rumors. Communications to President Kruger and President Steyn urge peaceful solutions. Pretoria officials warn war may be inevitable after Chamberlain speech. Boers strengthen forts and stock provisions as unrest rises among natives and Zulu relations looming.
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Kruger
Transvaal Republic
William P. Schreiner
Cape Colony
Steyn
Orange Free State
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Pretoria
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Chamberlain
Birmingham
Boars
Johannesburg
Schreiner
Presidency
Dinizulu
Rennes rumors swirl as Dreyfus case divides generals
Rennes is filled with rumors of conspiracies and predicted coups as opinion splits among generals. The Dreyfus affair had seen generals united against Captain Dreyfus, but as evidence shifts the alliance appears to be breaking apart amid growing divisions and uncertain loyalties.
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Dividing Lines Emerge in German Staff Struggles
Staetter and Colonel Voraier’s work reveals deep splits within the general staff. Evidence shows growing divisions among cliques, and the latest deposition by General Deloye turns unfavorable, marking a pivotal Dreyfus day for the case.
Aguinaldo Desires Imus In Cavite Campaign
Aguinaldo orders insurgent generals in Cavite to close on Imus with troops massing from the lake region. An outpost of 700 men is reported on the Dasmarines road and another 700 in Anabo. Americans entrench Imus amid fears of attack. Private McVeigh of Wyoming infantry is court-martialed for striking his captain. death sentence awaiting McKinley’s approval.
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Anabo
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McKinley
Jiminez Has Won Revolt Tops Santo Domingo
Advices from Santiago and Puerto Pirata report that both factions have declared for General Juan Isidro Jiminez, with a provisional government in Santiago and his presence demanded by the people. Trish factions in London plan further Nationalist unity talks in Parliament. Cuba reports diseased cattle unfit for consumption and quarantine will be enforced. In Illinois, 25 people were poisoned at a harvest picnic near Ladora by ice cream, with doctors unable to stop fatalities.
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London
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Waterford City
Timothy M. Healy
North Louth
Cuba
Havana
Diario de la Marina
Marenao
Ill
Ladora
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