Kruger rails at invasion as war drags on
The correspondent reports Kruger, claiming the government is ineffective and pledging to fight on. He dismisses rumors of refuge or capture, says public treasure remains hidden, and predicts renewed battles with guerilla warfare expanding across the veld.
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Kruger
Agic
Pretoria
Ami
Waxship
Rene
Guts Reitz
Reitz Miter
eaenEaTel
Lydenburg
Battle at Lain General Buller Seizes Spur Action
General Buller aims to hold office and gain a decisive position as forces under Talbot Coke and the 10th Brigade with South Africa Light Horse seized Van Wyle. General Hildyard directs a daytime assault along the spurs between Botia's Pass and Inkewel, planned by Bildyard with bold moves despite steep terrain.
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Buller
Talbot Coke
Afrix
van Wyle
Hildyard
Botia’s
Indy
Toronto Markets Report From June Sale Quiet Trade
Toronto markets note sparse buying and firm prices on cattle hogs and cows. Demand varied with buyers paying high figures, while feeders and spring lambs show interest. quoted hogs and cattle ranges include 150 to 650 with various weights and grades referenced.
Heavy guns mounted near Pretoria in night maneuver
Troops report Gen Schalkburger installs three artillery battalions departed from Pretoria via Lorenzo Marques. A war council met at midnight as forces under Baden-Powell advance from Lydenburg. Rivers of dispatches claim Portuguese neutrality compromises and urge powers to act.
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Schalkburger
Pretoria
Lorenzo Marques
Sayes
Lydenburg
Rustenburg
Irish Yeomanry Suffer Heavy Losses Before Surrender
Reports from London recount severe fighting as the Irish Yeomanry engaged and surrendered on the 13th. Casualty figures show 19 killed and 23 wounded among the unit, with chaotic conditions noted as officers and soldiers attempted retreat and regrouping amid pressure from opposing forces.
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London
War News Fragment on Warren Forces March North
Fragmentary OCR notes describe General Warren leading a strong Canadian artillery advance marching north through Griqualand toward Campbell, with British commander involvement hinted. Poor readability limits specifics to implied troop movements and colonial forces.
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Senerak
Warren
Canadian Artillery
Griqualand
Campbell Om
Oire
Despatch Reports Prolonged Struggle in Burghar Revolt
A despatch from Tuesday by Lordnz Maxques notes thousands of burghars under Commandant-General Both will press the fight for a month toward a bitter end.
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Deepatoh
Kandon
Maxques
British Despatch Reports Heavy Boer Losses
Despatch from London cites major British forces capturing a machine gun and noting heavy Boer losses. The report references under orders, Pride, and ongoing actions against Boer forces with emphasis on British advances.
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Delisie
Canse
Despatoh
London
Pride
Pritoris
Deliale
Sa & Machine
Walker reports Boers cut telegraph east of Kroonstad
General Walker cables from Cape Town saying Boers cut telegraph near Roodeval north of Kroonstad with about two thousand trained troops. Reinforcements are being sent to Kroonstad from the area as Cape Colony forces reinforce, aiming to restore order. Information from natives reports the enemy forming three columns near mail sprait and the railway nearly destroyed at Roodeval.
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Cabling Ander
War Office
Cape Town
Onal
Forestier Walker
Maileprait
America
Roodeval
Buller in the Pass Despatch from London
Sir Redvers Buller reports from Natal on June 10 that British trains paused to ascend a steep pass while repelling a 2000 strong enemy force. He notes the enemy retreated 26 miles to the northwest and lists casualties: one officer wounded two men killed and 13 wounded.
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DiMenit
London
Saya
Redvera Buller
Natal
Witt
Rowers Force Chinese Government Action Reported
London dispatch reports foreign admirals reopen the Taku railway and repair the line from Tien-Tain to Pekin guarded by 1,500 men. About 10,000 foreign troops and 1,000 Americans with armed trains are ready to back the action to pressure the Beijing government. A despatch cites Shanghai sources claiming thousands of troops may be sent to Pekin to back ministers demands if needed.
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London
Taku
Tien-Tain
Pekins
Daily Express
Shanghai
Pekin
Milner’s Warning Reported From London Colonial Office
A London despatch to the Colonial Office from Alfred Milner the British High Commissioner in South Africa warns that premature returnees will be detained. The message, dated June 7, notes repeated cautions to the public and the potential for increased confinement.
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London
Saya
Colonial ‘Office
Alfred
Milner
Town
Fedeley
Nobifingutia
Ber
Beret
Capa
Annexation Details Reported by Governor Miner’s Staff
Dispatch from Cape Town notes Tas perial Secretary Piddes, with Governor Miner’s portion, arranging implantation. Informal signals indicate prep for annexation moves.
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Miner
Cape
Troops for Perri n Manchuria Rumors Spread
A despatch from St Petersburg claims officials ordered three regiments of Cossacks to the Chinese frontier for potential entry once orders arrive. Shanghai reports a Patan Cossack detachment being attacked near Tientsin by a mob, with several killed and a Russian headman wounded. A rising unrest is reported as mobs target the viceroy’s palace.
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St Petersburg
Enya
Manchuria
Daily ‘Mail
Tien-Tsin
Pekin
Bernings
Daily Express
Shanghai
Tisn-Tain
Atomach
Decisive Move As Carrington Presses South
Dispatches from London and Lorenzo Marques report Gen. Carrington advancing south at speed as decisive action nears. Boers reportedly strengthen unknown positions while importing sand-bags and rice sacks at Lorenzo Marques to secure materials for defensive work. A British column is said to be moving through lands with impending engagement near the Vaal river.
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Carrington
London
Cape Lown
Mays
Orange ‘Pree
Vaal River
Lorenzo’ Marques
Lorenzo . Marques
Murderer Morrison Implicated in Welwyn Family Tragedy
Despatch from Moosomin reports police bringing John Morrison, 27, to Welwyn after a brutal dawn home invasion. The McArthur family perished, including Mrs A McArthur and eight other relatives, while Miss McArthur aged 15 survived, recounting the killer’s tale and threats to shoot her.
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John Morrison
Mts
Moosomin
Asia
Russell
Little Russell
Morrison
Miss. McArthur
Mir
McArthur
Sele Seataae
Winnie
Inathar
Bela Oaea
Bloody Sunday confrontations during major transit strike
Despatch from St Louis recounts a violent Sunday during the transit strike era. Strikers clash with authorities in numerous incidents causing deaths and many injuries as police and other blocs attempt to control the upheaval.
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St. Louis
Endad
Tive
Ingalry
Boxer uprising reaches Pekin missionaries plight grows
A despatch reports the situation around Pekin deteriorating as Boxers threaten and missionaries brace for escape. Foxty American and Bug Hab missionaries are at the American Methodist mission with 300 native pupils, ten American marines guarding, awaiting reinforcements. The London Missionary Society notes other North China missionaries are safe but west of Pekin are seeking refuge at the British Legation. A Pekin despatch dated Saturday evening mentions a body of forty Boxers armed.
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American Methodist Mission
Ee A
Saya
London’ Missionary Society
Tien-tsin
China
Pekin
Despatches on Roodeval Dash and Derbyshire Losses
London despatch reports Lord Roberts line cut at Roodeval and Derbyshire fourth battalion casualties on June 7 with 15 officers and 72 men wounded, six enlisted men killed, two officers killed, and reports that wounded were returned to British lines while later dispatches note Methuen’s movement south of the frontier and continued outpost actions.
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London
Poreste
Waker
Tha Lianas
South Africa
Roodeval
Lord Roberts’ Ling
Derbyshire
Forestier-Walker
Cape
Town
Charles Knox
Kroonstad
Roodaval
Stonham
Imperial Yeomanry
Rhenoster River
Douding
Hawley
Wilkinson
Wilkinson,‘ Captain’ Baileys
Hall
Lawder
Blanchard
Treat for Peace Despatch Brought Talks Between Hollis and Kruger
United States Consul Hollis returned from Transvaal after a two hour interview with President Kruger at Machadodorp. He carried friendly despatches urging Kruger to seek peace, signaling U.S. government pressure for negotiations.
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Hollis
Kruger
Lorenzo
Marques
United States
Hols
Transvaal
Agitation for Removal to Johannesburg and Transport
Fragmentary text discusses agitation for removal of the Transvaal to Johannesburg and related dispatches. Mentions Foundents, Bows, and a sixty-year record. References diarrheal illness, bowel complications, and Avon with a date-like fragment.
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Jghan
Heaburg
Johannes
Burg
Avon
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Toronto Markets
Carter
Ty Wrerper
Batre
Arter
Perin
Aix
Ately
GEN- Methuen
eatier-Walker
Bron
Fotlowss
Cape ‘Town
Kruger’s Huard
Pdembers
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