Bravura action near Senekal and Johannesburg reported
Reports from May and May 23 describe Boer movements near Senekal and a heavy engagement west of Johan- nesburg. General Hamilton’s column, with Gordons, cavalry and seventh division, attacked strong positions, praised for discipline and action amid fluctuating gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rundle
Senekal
Brabant
Germiston
Yester
Ian Hamilton
Johan
Fidgea
Esythe
Gordons
Hamilton
Florida
Johannesburg
Whieh ‘Brace | Hemilton
Spens
Shropshire
Smith-Dorrien
Proclamation of Orange River Colony Name Change Prefaced by Imperial Salute
Amid salutes and cheering in Bloemfontein the crowd gathers in Market Square as General Knox and Governor witness the reading of a proclamation. Lord Roberson and Lady Roberts attend with the Countess of Air. The proclamation annexes the Orange River State as conquered by the Queen's forces and renames it the Orange River Colony. The ceremony includes military honors and a balcony crowd of notable figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloemfontein
Eayss
God Save
Bentinck
Knox
Kelly-Ken‘ny
Xeonaury
Protymanedd
Reb- Bri
Orangeree
Bajesty
Shaul ‘Benceforth
Orange ‘River
Severth
Lord Robeson
Aturek
Tehannesboro
Orange Free State
Bidemfontein
Pratyman
Keby-Kanny
Orange River Colony
Pretoria
Collapse Threatens Kruger Investment Scheme
Mr. Kruger has invested 140000 dollars in a rapidity follow project that is nearing collapse. The Daily Express reports concerns over funding and potential losses as the plan stalls amid unclear leadership and shifting financial commitments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AYO
Sitesi Daily Express
Eaya
Kruger
Fragmented OCR shows unclear war era summary at Douglas
Readable parts indicate a British force near Douglas with rebels or locals involved. The garbled text mentions Cape Bow and ropes, but essential names, dates, or outcomes are not recoverable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas
Cape Bowp
Goya
Proclamation Says Free State Citizens Now Empire Subjects
A Cape Town despatch reports an annexation stance by Great Britain toward the Orange Free State. The piece suggests Free Staters become subjects of an empire that requires 350000 to crush two small republics. It criticizes Schreiner Milner cooperation and notes martial law in Prieska districts, Ons Land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary
Cape Town
Great Britain
Orange
Roberts
Britain
Schreiner
Alfred Milner
Cecily ‘Rhodes
Britston
Prieska
Future government prospects amid Boer territories uncertain
Fragmented and garbled notes discuss a potential shift in governance after Queen Victoria era. References to Lord Roberts and Milnor imply planned transitions. The lines hint at a temporary measure and a toast-like sentiment without clear programs or durable rulers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberts Sanat
Engeh
Mace
Aris
Milnor
Deaths From Disease Rise Among Soldiers in War Office List
A London despatch reports 32 soldiers died of disease between May 21 and May 30, with further entries noting 18 officers discharged as cured. The War Office releases names and details from the period, reflecting casualties from illness rather than battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Surrendering Daily Burghers at Laing’s Nokive Melt ing
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Burghers at Laing’s location, mentions melting away, dopriates and Natal, a Boarmom reference, and a demoralized Burg description. It preserves local tone with scarce legible entities and unclear actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laing
Nokive
Nowcoatle
Natal
Boarmom
Sree Wins Seat On Sto Sod Team With Smile
Sree earns a seat on the Sto Sod team in Buthslo New York amid smiles from Andree De V Pierce as the event closes. The fragment hints at local sports or social gathering with residents celebrating. Further details are not clear in the text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andree de V. Pierce
Buthslo
Nys
Plague Stricken India Despatch From Bombay Observes Severe Famine
Louis Kloepts, publisher of the Christian Herald, tours famine districts in Bombay Presidency. He reports cholera and smallpox in camps, mass flight, and thousands dying weekly in Godhra and Dohad. Death rates reach high per cent in poor-houses, with 1152 as a thermometer shade reading and widespread filth and misery across Gujarat and Baroda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epert
Tha. Galtier
Herald
Bombay
Louis
Kloepts
Lof
New York
The
Christian Herald
Bombay ‘Presidency
Gujarat
Barola
Daya
Dohad
Peri
Godher Dohad
Ahmedabad
Sean
Tried to Blow Up Mines Judge's Case Surfaces
A fragment reports a dramatic attempted mine attack unfold in Johannesburg with a judge involved, a despatch from May to Pretoria, and a dramatic note of discovery and danger. Details are unreadable in the cut text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kook
Hell
Johannesburg
Deepal Rider
Pretorin
Englishman Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Treason
An Englishman named Jaman Tirpay has been sentenced to five years in prison by British authorities on treason charges. Details remain unclear due to corrupted text but the action centers on a treason case and a prison term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacrabhivan
Newosate
Jaman
Tirpay
Turbulent Boer War Updates and Town Occupation Reports
Fragmented telegraph outage details siege actions around Johannesburg and the Orange Free State. Reports cite General Botha capturing prisoners near Jat town and Creusot waggons with ammunition. Proclamations, troop squares, salutes, and a royal reception mark occupation moves and shifting loyalties amid crisis.
War prospects as Boers may withdraw to Lydenburg
Analysis notes a nagging belief that the Boers plan to retreat into the mountains near Lydenburg while President Exruged travels to Waterval Boven. Observers say if his route aimed at capture, he would proceed to Lorenzo Marques, suggesting different strategic intent. The report cites supposed information on moves by the Orange Free State president and Transvaal officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sameer
Eretoria
Lydenburg
Lorenzo Marques
Pes
Dynamite Factory Seizure Reported by British Troops
Despatch from Pretoria dated June 1 describes seizure of a dynamite factory by a regiment of British troops. The report notes commandant Louis Botha presented a flag to the British forces while Afrikaner women are described in relation to the event and railway ration concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pretoria
Baraes Qas Bay
Aig
Comemandant’ ‘Delarey
Ieeces
Bay
Afrikander
Louis Botha
Mahon Joins Hunter and the Force Advances
Report from London dated Saturday notes Mahon joins Hunter as part of a combined force. Despatch says the main column leaving for Lichtenburg and Mafeking, Kimberley area, with plans to advance on the town. The wording is fragmented but indicates a pincer toward Lichtenburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lichtenburg
London
Telegraph
Mafeking
Kimberley
TE Uersay
Totuchten
Burg
Tragedy at Winnives Falls Wife and Husband Die
A Gardener named Francis Kerr shot his wife and then killed himself during an evening quarrel at Civic Parks Board grounds. Kerr, in his fifties, left a large family and was described as a respected man in the town. Police report suggests a domestic dispute led to the fatal act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnives
Winniper
Francis Kerr
Egp
Civic Parks Board
Quaxrel
Coutvern
Sperre
Swetton
Quebec Telegraph Interview On Digestive Illness And Pink Pills
The Canadian interview describes a severe digestive disorder impairing nutrition and causing headaches dizziness and vision issues. Mrs Labonté credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with relief after two boxes, noting improved meals and reduced symptoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quebec
Jeeiere
Merous
Dr- Williams
Toronto Markets Report Cattle Hogs and Grains
Toronto market notes show weak openings for commodities with rates for hogs heavy and mixed. Local quotings list cattle, hogs, wheat, corn, and rye across Ontario Manitoba and other regions with prices and freight values. health warnings and generic advisories appear amidst grain and feed listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steiner de Wes Eesti
Toronto
America
Ontario
Manitoba
Lake
Owen Sound
Deserting Boers and Oddities From Far Lands
Fragmentary notices describe Boer desertions, critique military loyalty, and hint at strange uses of glass and batteries. The report notes low butter shipments from Melbourne to Kimberley amid rough conditions, with specifies on weight and packaging.
There goes Jerry Bison and the strange school talk
A fragmented note mentions Jerry Bison, guessing about schooling and odd phrases, then references a basket and jam spread. It notes LW: BS Wandexvoot buying Poll ey market tolls for $2.
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Jerry Bison
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Soma
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Col
Sprigg
Ranson
Ger
Eric Rarareneed
Nouth-Eas
Mahon
Hunter
Vaal
Bréyaald
York
Logdbar
Mane
Priesen
Steynabd Dor
Tyspepsia
S. Vielins
Ioran
Eva
Buffalo
Ispot
T& Ta
Quick
Eas
Inos Winkte
Ito
Patn-Kilers Percy
Boghd
Australia
Melbourne
BS Wandexvoot
Polley Aarket
Carter
Qure
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