Battle near Bosmans Kop disrupts Roberts south and east
News from London reports Boer forces pressing Roberts on multiple fronts as outposts clash at Bosmans Kop east of Bloemfontein. The engagement lasted hours with unknown casualty levels while Roberts defends a long rail line to the Orange River.
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London
Roberts
Bosman’s Kop
Bloemfontein
Orange River
Plumer
Mafeking
Buller
The
Daily Mail
Clements
Army Temperance Association
Lord Roberts
Modder
Steyn Remains Hopeful After Bloemfontein Surrender
President Steyn spoke at the opening of the Free State Road saying the republican cause still holds hope despite Bloemfontein’s fall. He urged the Orange Free State to join the sister republics and continue the war to preserve independence, honoring General Joubert’s memory.
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Pretoria
Free State Road
Steyn
Bloemfontein
Transvaal
Orange Free State
Republic
Joubert
First Dewey Club Formed in Littleton
The first Dewey political club was formed in Littleton on April 5 with about 75 members from both parties pledged to promote Dewey's nomination and election. Officers include President A A Claffin and Secretary Charles F Johnson. The club aims to recruit 75 percent of the vote list and seeks contacts for other Dewey clubs.
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Littleton
Dewey
A. A. Claffin
George E. Whall
E. L. Brown
Charles A. Durkee
Charles F. Johnson
Fred C. Weld
Admiral Dewey
Mass
Weather outlook for New England Friday into Saturday
Forecast from Fair Washington on April 6 expects fair and warmer conditions for Friday with winds turning to fresh southerlies for the day and probably through Saturday.
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Washington
New England
Boston & Maine Abolishes Ten Day Rebate Rule
Boston and Maine officials announce that all conductors rebate memorandums issued after March 15 1900 will be cashed at ticket offices regardless of the ten days limit, effective immediately.
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Boston & Maine Railroad
Admiral Dewey Declares He Is a Democrat in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia Admiral Dewey and Mrs. Dewey drew large crowds at a charity concert. He publicly affirmed he is a Democrat and likely to seek the party’s nomination if Bryan and McKinley are the rivals. Mrs. Dewey echoed his independent stance with a cautious view on leadership.
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Legislative Committee On Manufactures
Boston
New England Gas & Coke Company
Thomas W. Lawson
Dewey
Philadelphia
Bryan
McKinley
New York
Admiral Dewey
Philippines
Academy of Music
Admiral
Pennsylvania Railroad
Cassatt
the Pennsylvania
A. J. Cassatt
Edmund de Reszke
Nervous Release Sparks Public Demand for SAPHOS Move
A tense scene unfolded as authorities ordered a detainee released amid rising hysteria and crowds formed around the SAPHOS settlement. Authorities report heightened emotions as the procession dispersed, leaving questions about next steps and safety.
Boston Branch Opens for Boer Relief Fund
The national Boer relief fund opens a Boston branch in the Phillips Building Room 604 Hamilton Place. Richard Heard oversees the Boston division and fosters American sympathy for the Boer cause, reflecting his local prominence and commitment to aiding the two South African republics.
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National Boer Relief Fund
Boston
Richard Heard
Phillips Building
Hamilton Place
Heard
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Dewey Club
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Committee On Manufactures
Legislature
New England Gas& Coke Company
Boston Transcript
Nethersole
Hummel
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Olga Nethersole
National Relief Fund
King’s
Continental Brewing Co
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