General Piet Joubert Dies After South Africa Conflicts
Mourning grips towns as General Piet Joubert commander of Transvaal forces dies at 68. Born in Cape Colony and raised in Orange Free State, he rose from little schooling to presidency during Kruger's absence. Reports detail Majuba victory, wartime actions, and ongoing war dispatches including Mafeking, Ladybrand, and Buller relief efforts. Public notices note cross-border censorship and a Sylvania mule shipment to Cape for British forces.
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Dundee Colliery Blown Up in Pretoria Area
March 28 dispatch reports Dundee colliery blown up and machinery ruined rendering the mine useless for about three months. Commandant Olivier has joined Generals Groblaar and Lemner. DeLarey is sick but may proceed to the front Sunday. Federals reportedly threaten Lord Roberts as Milner Groblaar and Lemner move north toward Windburg to link with De Wet. Bank cash holdings estimated at £2,233,057.
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Olivier Escapes and Routs of Wagons Threaten Rail Cut
London reports a Boer raid of about 400 men crossing the Kimberly Bloemfontein road toward Jacobsdal with aims to sever the railway ten miles west. Commandant Olivier retreats into rugged country with 5000 men and 25 miles of wagons, staying within fifty miles of General Roberts. If Olivier reaches Kroonstadt with 8000 men, it shifts Boer strength near Pretoria as Roberts suffers transport losses and cavalry horse fatigue.
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Milner Meets Roberts in Bloemfontein on Free State Pacification
British High Commissioner Sir Alfred Milner arrived at Bloemfontein where he was met by Gen. Roberts and staff. Dispatches indicate discussion of pacification of the Free State and treatment of insurgents between Lord Roberts and Milner.
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No Claim on St. Croix by France in West Indies Buy Effort
Washington officials state France has no rights to St. Croix in the Danish West Indies dispute. Secretary Hay is not considering France in talks with Denmark on U S acquisition. Negotiations have not advanced to a draft convention and no Danish sale bill or formal agreement exists yet.
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First Krupp plate passes ballistic tests at Indian Head
Washington March 28 The Bethlehem Steel Company’s first Krupp plate for the Russian battleship Retvisan has passed a ballistic test at Indian Head proving grounds. The 800 ton plate 12 feet long and 7 feet wide tapered from 9 to 5 inches and rested on oak backing. It withstood four 8 inch armor piercing shells weighing 250 pounds each, needing 1932 feet per second yet achieving higher velocity, with maximum penetration of 3 inches and no cracks observed.
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