British and Boer clash near Magalesburg and Daspoort
Telegraphing from Heidelberg, reports say British and Lincolnshire Regiment fought heavy action near Daspoort fort and Magalesburg with fixed bayonets awaiting Boers. Casualties were suffered on both sides as Boers attacked left flank and destroyed railway near Prraal.
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Pedoord
Magalesburg
Daspoort
Sax
Dse
Secea
Sheen “Regiment
Lincolnshire
Fought 10 The Death Details or the Engagement at Nitral's
A fragmented wartime note from London recalls an engagement with the Lincolnshire Regiment involving five companies. The text mentions a daylong fight, a surprise from heavy fire, and efforts to extricate forces amid chaotic conditions.
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Nitral’s. Nek
London
Lincolnshire Regiment
Lincoln
Murdered July Despatch from London News Cable
An overseas despatch reports a murder in Pekin with European observers present. The Telegraph Company and British legation are referenced, noting officials and officials in London were informed. The update mentions authorities and a Japanese legation, with cryptic timing in July and the involvement of international correspondents.
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London
Tom Hn
Ten Easton
European Gunners Said to Direct Chinese Military Operations
London despatch reports that European commanders are directing Chinese military operations. The Express correspondent cites captains Bailey and Vin as observing European influence, with alleged bombardment and noncombatant safety concerns amid foreign involvement.
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London
Sage
Express
Fhe
Bailey
Aurora
Gery Ee
Anekse. i
Meisegean
Sial
Corres
Japanese War Forces Reported With Heavy Armament
A Chinese correspondent in The London Express cites Japanese troops in the field, noting 63,000 men equipped with 36 heavy mortars and 420 flares guns, plus pontoon and ball connections. The campaign aims to extend over two to three tasks, with commanders Nodzu or Marshal Oyama poised to take the field.
Tragic Farmhouse Tragedy Ends Inquest
An old man and his wife die after a violent night at their home. Harvey, their son, reportedly left for work before a shocking scene unfolded. Police and coroner Dr Kerr attended, an inquest was held, and a double funeral followed on Sunday afternoon as the couple were laid to rest.
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Harvey
Haldimand
Sory
Gen Dewet Threat Looms Over Bethlehem Surrender Hope Diminishes
Fragmented OCR reports Gen. Dewet threatening to seize Bethlehem as Boer forces face setbacks. Senekal and Steyn reportedly lose hope after a major loss. Capt. Driscoll’s solo trip to Zeerust accompanies shaky dispatches. The laager tightens as Boer positions waver and rumors spread of imminent action.
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Steyn By By
Bethlehem
Dewet
Andy
Laager
Driscoll
Zurees
Ready in Joy Handte All Engiand Will Send Pucifiio Railways
Transport by C P R Company to send large body of troops from Quebec to Beog Kong as needed for China crisis. Authorities notified that the project aims to move troops by Canadian routes as directed by the British Government.
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Engiand
Tha Canaian
Pucifiio
Thie
Nquirias .Reima
Pudaday
Zit
Pretol Transport
Quebec
Beog Kong
Thitak
China
Nunitier
Imany Men
Isrtish
Sir Henry Blake speaks on rebellion in China provinces
Sir Henry Blake, Governor of Hong Kong, addressed the Executive Council after a three month absence noting belief that anti foreign unrest would not extend to Chinese provinces. He expressed condolences to the widow of German Minister Baron Von Ketiteler.
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Sir Henry
Blake
China
Hong Kong
Aalue
F SirErenty
Baron
von, Ketiteler
Foreigners killed in Shantang unrest telegram report
A garbled telegram from the Governor of Shantang states that foreigners were killed during a disturbance. The message mentions an attack on a wall and a nocturnal firefight, but details are unclear due to poor transcription.
Strathcona Horse Engages Boers on Ridge Saturday
Reports from Platkop describe a daylong clash as Strathcona Horse and mounted infantry contest a Boer position. British forces, aided by infantry and artillery, attempt a general advance while heavy fire reshapes the ridge line with several detachments pushed toward exposed sectors.
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Strathcona
Sinta
Clery
Ain
Kopje
Despatch From London on Pekin Legation Siege
A London despatch relays a Shanghai correspondent account of a Pekin legation attack. Reported hunger days preceded a night sortie by legation boards, chaotically described killings of Chinese and foreigners, explosions, and fires as Boxer forces surged.
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London
Expresa
Shanghai
Ex ‘Press
Legations
Chinse
Over Fifty Years Use of See Wear Soormina Slavp
Fragmented OCR summary suggests a historic ad claiming Over Fifty Years use of a product named See Wear Soormina Slavp for teething relief. Text references mothers, children, night time comfort, stomach relief, and physicians. Reader should note garbled phrasing and possible misreads.
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cSee
United’ States
Sollo
Parks Drargises
Niagara Falls Man Drowns After Personal Crisis Jump
A Niagara Falls Ont man about 35 murdering self in act by leaping from the Niagara River bridge after a late afternoon drinking spree. He left a note asking “Dear John” to save himself, and language suggests a stairing personal crisis as witnesses say he jumped from the bridge rail, with hat and coat removed mid fall.
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Grana Trenk
Niagara Falls
Oridge
Ted
Niagara “Balls
George
Lynch
Ttag
John
Total casualties to date from war office despatch
London dispatch reports weekly war casualties: 72 officers and 1,306 men killed wounded or captured. 194 deaths from disease. 180 accidental deaths. 15 officers and 180 men listed as killed or wounded. total casualties rise to 48,188 officers and men.
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London
iWar Office
Sombhy
Africa
Pines Eee
Sunde
Allied assault on Tien-Tsin walls after heavy Chinese fire
The article recounts an attempted Chinese defense as allied forces planned a surprise attack on the city walls. Col Lisoum is killed at the front. over 300 wounded across nationalities, including Major Regan and Cap. Aide delays and caution are noted as powers warned yet ignored.
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Tien-Tsin
Lisoum
Regan
Despatch Reports Berlin Horror Sparks Demands for Reparations
Berlin reports a slaughter abroad has caused universal horror and calls official circles to prepare thorough reparation. The Cologne Gazette cites calls for mass vengeance, unity, and solidarity among powers, while Chin a is depicted as cannibalistic and in need of punishment and rebuilding as a free ally under Western precepts.
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Berlin
Peete
Cologne” Gazette
Despatch on Biddulphsberg movement and De Wet
A fragmentary despatch notes General De Wet marching from Biddulphsberg with Boer forces, the 17th Brigade engaging hills around Ficksburg, and a colonial division in sight. It mentions President Steyn and the State army as cooped up and surrounding forces.
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Witkop
Senekil
Gundle
Batur
Biddulphs
Berg
Gantward
Doen
Slabert
Atelta
Ibrigada
Ficksburg
Wit
Steyn
Upi
British Brigade Breaks Boer Position In Hasty Despatch
In Pretoria dispatches Gen Hamilton reports a new brigade of infantry and mounted troops with artillery responding to Boer positions. The action forces the Boers eastward, causing them to flee while their breakfast is left cooking.
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Fromb
Pretoria
Hamilton
Hickman
Elswick
Tns
Phair
Fragmented OCR Note on Military Units and Names
Fragmentary text lists names and units such as Scottish and Shropshire references, mentions the second battalion and the twentieth sixth elements, with unclear context. The legible parts hint at a historical military record or roster but lack coherent structure or dates.
Fragmented Patient Account Reflects Long Illness and Relief
A garbled account describes a man named Albion enduring years of illness with deafness and recurring fever chills. Treatments offered temporary relief but failed to cure the underlying condition, leaving his suffering unresolved.
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Wien
Waa
Albion
Hiss Condit
Condi
Nehei
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