Foster says Britain faces protracted costly war in Transvaal
Indiana's John W. Foster predicts England will win the South Africa conflict but with a long, expensive struggle. He warns of disrupted commerce, potential foreign interference, and the heavy toll of transporting and maintaining a large army. He suggests the United States could be an intermediary while European powers may seek to avoid direct action.
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Transvaal
John W. Foster
Indiana
Foster
South Africa
Europe
The
Herald
England
United States
Africa
Capture of Brandfort Declared Most Important since Cronje
London May 4 The war office announced at 10 this morning the occupation of Brandfort confirming a prior dispatch. The item underscores Brandfort as the most significant capture since Cronje in the campaign.
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London
Roberts
War Office
Pole-Carew
Delarey
Cronje
Witnesses Place Origin of Goebel Shooting in Culton Case
In Frankfort on May 4 the Culton case hearing resumed with Capt J F Howe stating Caleb and John Powers sought to marshal a disguise patrol to Frankfort. Col Jack Chinn testified the fatal shot came from the executive building. Ed Steffee on the state house portico saw Goebel fall and later a rifle window viewed brief smoke above the secretary of state's window.
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John Powers
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Jack Chinn
Goebel
Ed. Steffee
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Captain Betts Dead After Brave Sea Rescues
Captain John Betts, honored by Oscar II and Emperor William for lifesaving acts at sea, died of pleuro-pneumonia. Born Watertown Mass October 12 1828 he commanded the transport Knickerbocker during the Spanish American War and later led the New Orleans of Cromwell line. The Havana report notes demoralization in the secret police at a municipal meeting.
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John Betts
Knickerbocker
Santiago
Watertown
Mass
New Orleans
Cromwell
Oscar II
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Sweden
Betts
Pauline Siblian
Emperor William of Germany
Onkel Aldermann
Cape Hatteras
Secret police abuses prompt deputation to governor general
Discussions on secret police outrages lead to a plan to disband the force. A deputation will be sent to Governor General Wood to seek a decision on the matter after council support for the allegations and calls for action.
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