Boers Surround Bloemfontein as British Lines Hold City
Bloemfontein April 4 reports indicate Boers aim to ground the town and sever southbound rail links. Forces move east and south toward the railway while Thaba N'Chu remains under Boer control. Artillery and naval guns are mounted on surrounding kopjes and cavalry shifts position northeast of the city. Authorities tighten railway protections and arrests rise amid public confusion.
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Bloemfontein
Thaba N’chu
Lori Roberts
Kareeng
Not Reichman Noted as Boer Leader in Transvaal Army
Commandant Reichman who led Boer forces near Bloemfontein is identified as a former U.S. cavalry officer who joined the Transvaal army before the Jameson raid. He served in Indian campaigns in Wyoming and Arizona, earned a lieutenant’s rank for bravery, and later resigned to go to South Africa.
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San Francisco
Cal
Reichman
Broadwood
Bloemfontein
Carl Reichman
Transvaal
United States Cavalry
Wyoming
Arizona
South Africa
Boers invest Bloemfontein area as Roberts prepares bold move
London reports a daring Boer attempt to slow Lord Roberts by investing Bloemfontein while he concentrates forces for a northward thrust. Dispatches note Boer mobility, transport losses, and the need for remounts as Roberts readies a crushing strike when conditions favor it.
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London
Lord Roberts
Bloemfontein
Comygager
Colonel Broadwood
Times
Modder
Bushman’s Kop
Natal
Allied generals withdraw from Bloemfontein area
General Colville and General French abandon the advance toward the Boers east of Bloemfontein and rejoin the main army in the capital. Bloemfontein remains quiet as Roberts contemplates a large troop deployment and a potential future push toward the Transvaal frontier.
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Colville
French
London
Bloemfontein
Lord Roberts
Seweht Angle
Adeernate
Seivittee Gould
Dem Sone
Peains
Sadenae
Transvaal
Speakers at Chickatawbut Club Dinner Name Local Clergy
The Chickatawbut Club dinner featured Rev A A Berle of the righton Congregational Church and Rev Edwin L Noble of Trinity Congregational Church Dorchester as chief speakers. Berle condemned federal policy while urging laborers to unite against imperialism and party pressure amid national debate. Noble, aligned with Republican currents, urged voters to support candidates with strong stands on imperialism and reform.
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Chickatawbut Club
Young’s
Yeah
A. A. Berle
Righton Congregational Church
Edwin L. Noble
Trinity Congregationnal Church
Dorchester
Mr. Berle
United States
Limos
Clem ents leads column toward Peterg in April march
Bloemfontein correspondent reports General Clements forces moved from Peterg Sunday morning and are on a one day march from the city. The dispatch notes a continued southward advance as operations continue in the region.
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London
Bloemfontein
Clements
Peterg
Mafeking Encouraged By Relief Column News
A Daily Mail despatch from Mafeking dated March 28 reports a column was sent via Vryburg to relieve the town. Messengers say they met no one on the road. Northern runners report rapid advance of Colonel Plumer's column while Boers bombard. around 2000 Boers remain, many leaving daily.
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London
Daily Mail
Mafeking
Gaborones
Vryburg
Messener
Pers
Plumer
Boers Reported Advancing Toward Bloemfontein From North
Dispatches from Maseru indicate Boer forces near Thaba Nchu and Bloemfontein water works still under Boer control. British troops under French and Orville may move via Beira to Selishuey, reinforcing the northern threat to Mafeking and prompting speculation Carrington could lead the relief column.
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London
Maseru
Tare
Thaba
Sroons
Bloemfontein
Carrington
Beira
Selishuey
Rhodesia
Bulawayo
Railway Threatened Near Springfontein Line
April 3 report says Boers hover near the railroad from this place to Bloemfontein prompting General Gatacre to prepare vigorous measures to protect Lord Robarte line of communication and maintain supply routes.
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Springfontein
Orange Free State
Bloemfontein
Gatacre
Lord Robarte
Captain Williams Disbands Company Over Inefficiency
Lynn April 4 Captain John E Williams of Company I Eighth Regiment was officially notified today that his company due to inefficiency has been disbanded by order of Governor Crane.
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John E. Williams
Eighth Regiment
Crane
Death of General George Bidwell Prohibition candidate
Chico special reports from San Francisco that General George Bidwell has died. Bidwell was the Prohibition Party’s presidential candidate in 1892.
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California
George Bidwell
San Francisco
Chico
Cal
General Bidwell
Two Thieves Loot Medford Morehouse Residence
Two men robbed the home of Arthur B. Morehouse at 33 Walnut Avenue Medford yesterday afternoon taking jewelry and silverware valued around 3000 dollars. Mrs Harriet M Metcalf and her daughter were indoors with two boys witnessing the thieves. entry was gained by false keys and one thief blocked Mrs Metcalf as the other fled. Police received a description of the missing items.
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Arthur B. Morehouse
Walnut Avenue
Medford
St Louis Releases Blake to Worcester Eastern League
St Louis today released outfielder Blake to the Worcester Massachusetts club in the Eastern League.
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Worcester
ST. Louis
Blake
Worcester, Mass
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement by Mrs Campbell
A Charlestown resident testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills cured her back pain and kidney symptoms after doctors advised a kidney complaint. She says the treatment restored rest, appetite, and natural kidney secretions and praises the product. Sold by all dealers, 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY sole agents.
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Dean
B. Campbell
Stark Street
Charlestown
Knight’s Pharmacy
Court Street
Hanover
Doan
Admiral Dewey and Bryan loom over 1900 party race
The article notes Admiral Dewey’s possible candidacy splits Democrats and unsettles Republicans. It details opposition from Knox and others, while Cleveland Roosevelt and Pillsbury offer varied views. It cites McKinley interests and Vermont and Ohio influence shaping potential nominations.
Queen Victoria Arrives in Ireland amid Royal Pageant
Queen Victoria lands in Ireland for the first time in 39 years. She is greeted by the Duke of Connaught and Earl Cadogan and travels by the Kingstown to Dublin route amid vast crowds and festive decorations. The Queen wears shamrocks on her breast and expresses thanks for the loyal welcome.
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Queen Victoria
Ireland
Duke of Connaught
Earl Cadogan
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Phenix Park
Victoria and Albert
Victoria Wharf
Duke of Abecorn
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Fire at Leverett Street lodging house injures two women
Midnight blaze at 45-47 Leverett street in a four story brick store and tenement with a two story brick ell owned by Leventhal and occupied by Riseman causes two women to be rescued unconscious by Fireman Nolan of Engine 6. The fire spreads to the ell top floor but spares the main building. damage about 1000 dollars.
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Nolan
Engine 6
Leventhal
P. J. Riseman
Lord Rosebery Urges Empire Unity and Peace
In London on April 4 Lord Rosebery spoke of Britain’s free trade empire and the need for real unity. He warned that enemies misread the value of peace and expressed hope the empire would soon be united in constitution and fact.
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London
Edinburgh
Lord Rosebery
Britain
Great Britain
Dr Dewey Called by Brooklyn Church to Parry P Dewey
At a meeting of the Church of the Piersons in Brooklyn tonight the Rev Parry P Dewey of Concord New Hampshire was voted to receive a call. The action follows consideration of his suitability and plans for the congregation's future.
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New York
Church of the Piersons
Brooklyn
Parry P, Dewey
Concord
Mrs Dewey's Ambition in Washington Politics
Washington women say George Dewey would owe his election to his wife as she pushes him into public life. Mrs Dewey, wealthy in her own right, has long urged active political work, with brother John R McLean steering Ohio Democratic politics as a key ally.
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Washington
George Dewey
John R. McZoo
Dewey
John R. Mclean
City Hall A Mix of Reactions on Political Talk
Mayor Hart refuses comment on the subject while Board Chairman O Brien denounces it as poor judgment. Ex Alderman Berwin backs William McKinley as a suitable Republican candidate. Alderman Jordan says Admiral Power’s presidential boom is late. Alderman Norris withholds until party affiliation of Dewey is clarified. Streets Superintendent Wheeler is too busy to weigh Admiral Dewey. Dewey Street Commissioner Presho says it is too late for a presidential bid.
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Hart
O’brien
Board of Ideraasn
Berwin
William McKinley
Jordan
Admiral Power
Norris
Dewey
Wheeler
Political Figures Weigh Presidential Prospects In Debates
Ex Governor Boutwell of the Anti Imperialist League questions McKinley aligned picks while Howard Atkinson cites pressing matters. William Lloyd Garrison doubts the chance, and Iving Winslow notes a Dewey nomination could spark a constitutional flag platform fight.
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Georges. Boutwell
Anti-Imperialist League
McKinley
Howard Atkinson
William Lloyd Garrison
Diverse Reactions To Admiral Dewey For Presidency
Harvard President Eliot and professors criticize the idea of Dewey seeking the presidency. Senators and representatives condemn or doubt Dewey's fit, while some expect McKinley or Bryan to gain the nomination, reflecting mixed public sentiment.
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Eliot
Harvard
Admiral Dewey
McVane
Dewey Club Hosts Third Anion Belt at Wition Park Hall
The Dewey Club held its third event at Wition Park Hall attracting about attendees. The grand match featured Msar shal Max J. Narvitz and Miss A with Nathan Golden and 88 Grossman racing a matth. Committee members included A. Bimon Garock D Goodman and Silver on a R me. Dancing continued until early morning.
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Dewey Club
Wition Park Hall
Msarshal Max J. Narvitz
Nathan Golden
Grossman
H. Smith
A. Bimon
Moon event at Trade Association dinner gathering officials
The Trade Association hosted a moonlit dinner where James sobs ray thick was named president, Henry neon mn first vice president, Charles p Brown second vice president, FE. P. Lincoln secretary, and A. era treasurer, outlining the leadership lineup for the group.
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Moon At Trade Association
Brunswick
Ust
James
Sobs Ray Thick
Henry Neon Mn
Charles P. Brown
FE. P. Lincoln
Admiral Dewey Bossed by Love in Political Arena
The article recalls Admiral Dewey saying he would not seek the presidency. It notes his wife Mildred McLean Dewey as a strong political figure who often clashed with Thomas Reed in the House, influencing major legislation. John R. McLean, Mildred’s brother, fought against Hanna and Hannaism in Ohio.
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Manila
Dewey
Thomas B. Reed
House of Representatives
Washington
Mildred McLean
Right Royal
Amazon
John R. McLean
Ohio
Hanna
East Boston Club Holds Entertainment at Webster Hall
The East Boston Hebrew Young Men's Social Club hosted an entertainment and dance last evening at Webster Hall. The event drew a large crowd with Mr. Morris Himel hach serving as floor director.
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East Boston
Public Men Take It on Dewey Candidacy
The article reports Republican views that Dewey made a mistake by announcing his candidacy while Democrats in Washington on April 4 discuss the implications of the move.
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Washington
Prince of Wales narrowly escapes Brussels shooting incident
An assailant Lipido threatened to shoot the Prince of Wales during his Brussels promenade. The prince remained calm asking if the revolver was loaded and asked for leniency. Reports from Le Patriote and La Gazette note Madman remarks and police precautions as the royal party continued to Cologne after the incident.
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Maison du Peuple
Lipido
Prince of Wales
Brussels
le Patriote
Chronique
Belgium
la Gazette
Sivido
Chamberlain
St. Gilles
Cologne
Wales
Attempt on Prince of Wales life shocks London
Report of an assassination attempt on the Prince of Wales sparks crowds at Mansion House. The Marquis of Salisbury extends congratulations to the prince, while Henry White notes the incident to Marlborough House. Officials fear Transvaal links and Dublin impacts, with Ireland’s resolve to safeguard the Queen's visit highlighted. The news is telegraphed to Queen Victoria.
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London
Prince of Wales
Mansion House
Marquis of Salisbury
United States
Henry White
Marlborough House
Dighton M. Probyn
Transvaal
Continent
Dublin
Ireland
Grand American Handicap Tests 211 Wing Shots
Interstate Park New York hosted 211 shooters in the Grand American handicap. 28 straight scores were recorded among the wing shots led by shooters including Leroy Campello of Massachusetts.
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Campello
Interstate Park
L. I
Leroy
Mass
Yards
City Brevities Highlights Local Crimes and Incidents
John A. Dent was arrested on a complaint by Henrietta Gray alleging a theft of $110 and a diamond ring. A man was assaulted with a blackjack while Dent claimed to be a bondsman. James McKenna was beaten, and F H Scoll aged 82 died at a Charlestown home. A 2 year old, Albert Beckett, was injured after fainting on stairs. A thief took Joseph Nee's clipper dory from Broadway bridge. Silverware was stolen from 42 Hanson street. A fire of unknown cause damaged a four story building at 26 LAllerica street, occupied by a dry goods establishment.
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John A. Dent
Pleasant Street
Wise and
Morrissey
Henrietta Gray
Northampton Street
Dent
James McKenna
Decatur Street
F. H. Scoll
Hall
Brighton Street
Charlestown
Rick Audin
Lallerica Street
Ogee Goldstein
Attleboro Pastor John Hurley Dies Suddenly
Attleboro April 4 The Rev John A Hurley pastor of St Marys Church at North Attleboro died suddenly this evening in Attleboro Mass local church officials mourn the longtime parish leader whose death follows decades of service to the community
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John A. Hurley
St. Mary’s Church
North Attleboro
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