Siege and battle reports amid Boxer Uprising near Pekin
A Shanghai Telegraph correspondent recounts fighting from retreat to Bak Be, Chinese fortifications at Wu Sung, bayonet charges, and capture of the Imperial armoury at Tientsin. British, German forces countered, with reinforcements sailing from Hong Kong and mass troop movements toward Pekin. Wounded and supply lines described, armoury evacuated and destroyed on June 26 as Boxer resistance waned.
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Bak Be
Nisin
Shanghai
Telegraph
Lys
Shang- Behecole
Horong
Kong
Pekin
Manchuria
Vante
Fane
Tisn- Tsin
Johatson
Boc
Tien-Tsin
Guerila Warfare in Eastern Orange River Colony Report
London dispatch reports Boer commandos in the eastern Orange River Colony broken into small parties. Generals Christian de Wet and Steyn lead a stubborn guerrilla campaign as British columns tighten the noose. Boer aide de camp describes recent hostilities and shortages of food and blankets.
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London
Wednea- Gay
Orange River Colony
Eaders
Christian de ‘Wet
Steyn’a
Roberts
Watervater
Woodstock factory death report amid rolling logs incident
An early 20th century dispatch describes a fatal scalding at a Wallac factory as workers moved logs into water. The injured man James Hay is noted, with other workmen engaged nearby. The chaotic scene followed a log roll into the splash zone, leading to the tragedy.
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Walla
Woodstock
Gershaim
James Hay x
Wallp
Chance
Ito
Chitace
Pierce's Pellets Touted as Constipation Cure
An antiquated medical claim extols Dr Pierce's Pellets as a universal remedy for constipation, urging readers to share the medicine with anyone ill of the same ailment. The ad-like line emphasizes the product as a sure cure and encourages dissemination among the public.
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Pierce
Tragedy at Orangeville Minded Jealousy Ends in Double Death
In Orangeville Ontario a 19 year old hunter shot Gertie Nixon after a press of jealousy and then killed himself at Bene Park grounds during a lacrosse game. Gertie Nixon, 17, daughter of Rhog Nixon, is paralyzed from the waist. doctors express slim hopes for recovery.
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Orangeville
Totta
Gertie Nixon
Bene Park
Dufferins
Rhog. Nixon
Mono Township
Hunter
Isaac Hunter
Caledon
Samuel Montgomery
Miss Nixon
Dave
Nixon
Esai
Nicholson
Bn Meno
Orangeville i
Idylewyld
Glong
Seight
Henry, Clark and Lewis
Eve J
Roberts Despatch Confirms De Villiers Surrender
Unclear fragments report Lord Roberts despatch from Cape Colony noting surrender of De Villiers and a Cape rebellion near the Orange Free State. Warren reports reduced resistance and a forthcoming action by Boer forces.
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de Villiers
Goddon
Lord Roberts
Brotoria
Charles
Warren
Cape” Colony
Villiers
Strong Boer Attack Despatch From London
London dispatch reports Lord Roberts noting June 26 engagement with a reinforced Boer force near Lindley. Lindley garrison stores convoy attacked. 10 killed and 4 officers wounded, total casualties 23 wounded. Bayes brigade fought near Bicksburg. several killed and wounded, one missing. Methuen pursued Boer forces to Lindley, expending 8000 sheep and 500 head of cattle. Springs attacked. Canadian regiment held, no casualties. officer and men reported missing or prisoner.
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London
Wak
Lord. Roberts
Pretoria
Col. Paget
Lindley
Aafety
Gresfell
Drésper
Brabant
Bicksburg
Bayes
Lord Methuen
Vachkop
Spitzkop
Hunter
Vaal
Springs
Johannesburg
Kruger's Gold Seized Report From London Dispatch
A London despatch reports the capture of a convoy of fifty waggons escorted by Highlanders between Rhenoster and Heilbron on June 4. Lord Roberts says the convoy was surrounded, messengers sent for aid, but reinforcements failed to reach them. About 150 Highlanders surrendered after a truce was offered. Boers attacked General Bundlers transports near Senekal June 23 but were repulsed. Large gold consignments from the Transvaal to merchants were seized, and if authentic may be repaid.
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London
Rhenoster
Heilbron
Lord
Roberts
Ing
Ger
Teething Ailments Plague Young Children in Mother’s Care
Fragments describe concerns over teething illnesses and parental worry. Cited phrases mention mothers and sick children amid unclear context. The readable text centers on infant discomfort and caregiver observations.
Canadian Battalion Captures Boer Guns Near Pretoria
Despatch from Pretoria reports the first battalion of Canadian troops praised for gallantry in capturing two 12 pounder Boer guns at Rustenburg between Pretoria and Rustfontein. Guns defended fiercely by the Boers. recovery and hauling to camp noted. Special mention appears in the Zenseetocdac column on Wednesday.
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Fom
Pretoria
Chisg
Roberts
Rustfon
Pps
Buatfontela
Ander
Kruger's Grandson Arrives Amid War News Fragments
Fragmentary dispatches from Jamestown and Helena Bay describe Kruger's grandson captured by British forces and disembarking with Mafeking troops. The report notes illness and a death. sparse details emphasize good health of others and ongoing tensions.
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Kruger
Jamestown
Sty
Helana’ Bays
Sarek Blott
Krutger
Mafeking
Elavens
Pain Killer Promise Claims Quick Wound Cure
Fragmentary OCR notes tout a single pain killer, named Perry Davia, as curing cuts and wounds with wonderful quickness. The text mentions substitutes should be avoided and stresses a sole product.
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Coeny Aia
Perry
Davia
Russians Storm Arsenal in Tien-Tsin Clash
Despatches from London report heavy Russian losses as they stormed the arsenal at Tien-Tsin. Allied forces, bolstered by Japanese and British troops, faced fierce Chinese artillery. overall foreign troops near 20,000 with expanded estimates toward 60,000 within a month.
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Tien-Tsin
London
Taku
Semana
Vance
Seymour
Degan
International
Japan
Chefno
Emtai
Abi Shan-Hai-Wan
Pekin
Fighting Reports From London to Pretoria Fronts
Despatches describe two small engagements and a skirmish near Roodeval Spruit. British and allied forces claim success with several enemy losses and routine operations around Heidelberg Frankfort and the Roodeval area. Specific units referenced include Darbyshire Light Infantry and West Australian contingents.
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Hanter
Tan
Hamilton
Heidelberg
Tox Ward
Frankfort
Darbyshire Light
Ms Orit
Devastating Fire Destroys North German Lloyds Pier Complex
A massive blaze swept Pier No. 5 at Hoboken and spread to the dock area, engulfing three great ocean liners and many smaller craft. Reports vary on casualties, with bodies recovered but badly burned, while hundreds of dock workers and passengers scrambled to escape. The Saale Bremen and Main shipyards burned, with Liberty Island and surrounding piers affected. rescue crews faced extreme heat as crews battled to confine the flames.
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Dales
Lloyds
Steamship Company
Hoboken
Grater’s. Edge
Jersey Shore
Saale
Boston
Bremen
Staten Island
Gavernku
Steamship' ‘Company
Campbell Storage Company
Avery
Wien
Entry of British and American Forces at Taku
An undated despatch describes a Chinese defense at Taku where a force of 2,000 men under Major Waller of the American Marines halted Chinese guns with artillery. Relief troops then advanced and the British and Americans led the assault into the town, with four killed reported.
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Taku
Waller
Fragmentary British despatch references and names
A fragmented OCR snippet mentions a British despatch, officers, and various scattered names and terms. The readable portion references a “Nice Admiral” and Burmese leadership, with unclear context and no coherent narrative or dates.
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America
Mei Er
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Botha
Wixstow
S. SoorHina
BRS
Gol
Dreiper
Bnd
Liberty
Steamship c Company
Garters
Gure
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