Ambush Near Bloemfontein Traps British Convoy
Boers execute a neat ambush near Bloemfontein trapping a British convoy with six guns captured. Reports say scarcely a shot fired as the attack unfolds with typical Boer tact.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1900
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1
Boer Ambush Near Bloemfontein Alarms British Public
British convoy with guns walked into a Boer ambush about forty miles from Bloemfontein as Colonel Broadwood retreated from Thaban Chu. Six of twelve guns and many men were believed captured. Boer morale rises as General Botha garners praise from foreign officers.
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London
Buller
Bloemfontein
Lord Roberts
War Office
Bushman Kop
Broadwood
Thaban Chu
Boers trap British convoy at Bushman Kop siege
British convoy including six guns and detachments from Tenth Hussars Household Cavalry and mounted infantry under Colonel Broadwood was ambushed near Bloemfontein Water Works. Five Q and one A battery guns captured with light casualties as General Colville’s division shells the Boers.
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Commercial Tribune
Bushman Kop
Broadwood
Tenth
Hussars
Household Cavalry
Pilcher
Thabu N'chu
Bloemfontein
Modder
Colville
Attack on Thaba N ch u signals Boer warfare shift
Military expert Spenser Wilkinson in the Morning Post argues the Thaba N ch u and convoy attack demonstrates a usable Boer tactic. He says such assaults will recur while Boers keep the field and suggests a swift, decisive strike against the main Boer army may resolve the difficulty.
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London
Portuguese Government Orders Free Passage to Rhodesia
Lisbon orders reported to Beira allow British troops and ammunition to pass freely toward Rhodesia. Veiga Beirao announced in the Chamber of Deputies that the government holds railway bonds to pay the Delagoa Bay Railway arbitration award.
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London
Lisbon
The
Daily Mail
Beira
Rhodesia
Veiga Beirao
Chamber of Deputies
Delagoa Bay
French Ladies Appeal for Boers Support War Appeal
Paris April 1 leading French women launched a subscription for the Boers and issued an appeal stating they are not hostile to Britain. The drive aims to aid the Boers amid the ongoing conflict.
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Commercial Tribune
Paris
France
French Women Urged to Contribute to War Fund Appeal
A wartime appeal condemns injustice and greedy financiers behind the war, denounces European and American powers for avoiding conflict, and calls on all French women to donate to the relief fund while blaming the war and urging accountability.
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Europe
America
President cites Joubert wish on succession to Commandant General
Pretoria March 30报道总统在公开场合称已故冗长指挥官若伯特之最后遗愿是任命路易斯·博塔接替他为总指挥。
President Steyn's Mission
Maseru Basutoland March 31 President Steyn is reported to have gone to Ladybrand to rally burghers for renewed resistance. Boers have moved from nearby Plattberg and hold a strong position. Dutch who surrendered at Ladybrand face seizures of their livestock.
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Maseru
Basutoland
Steyn
Ladybrand
Plattberg
Worn Out With Hardships in Field Disease Claims Them
Cape Town reports the departure of British transports with Boer prisoners to St Helena delayed by rising sickness. Three died today and twelve this week. Arrangements aim to prevent overcrowding. Prisoners do not complain of treatment or food as Cronje’s men, worn by hardship, struggle with disease and confinement at sea.
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Cape Town
St. Helena
New Railway Designation for Military Railways
Army orders proclaim the abolition of the Free State Railways title and replace it with International Military Railways effective immediately in Cape Town on April 1. The move consolidates railway control under a new designation for military purposes.
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Cape Town
Free State Railways
International Military Railways
Financial Aid for Boers Collected in Berlin
Dr. Leyds reports to the Berlin Press that 400000 marks have been raised for the Boers, with funds gathered from multiple contributors.
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Berlin
Franklin County grand jury to hear assassination cases this term
The April Franklin Circuit Court term opens with grand jurors drawn to hear assassination cases tied to Republican leaders. Indictments may be issued this month, but trials likely won’t occur for months. Changes of venue and political tensions loom over proceedings as Democrats seek leverage.
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Conercial Tribune
Frankfort
Franklin Circuit’Court
Franklin County
Taylor
Golden Order
Partizan
Caleb Powers
John Lay Powers
Charles Finley
Cantrill
Woodford
Scott
Anderson
Shelby
Owen
Henry
Louisville
Regular Army Methods to Be Implemented in Ohio Guards
Following the Ohio National Guard encampment this year Adjutant General Gyger plans major reforms. A full inspection of commands will occur within ninety days, and the late summer regimental encampment will include twelve companies per regiment. The aim is strict adherence to United States Army methods across all units.
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Ohio National Guard
Adjutant General
United States Army
Shake Down Hints Tied to Lexington Broker
Special Despatch from Lexington notes hints of a shake down involving broker T Rislin who has been asked for a license by a dealer in future goods. Hamlin is linked to alleged discrimination and a $250 license issue with an attempt to coerce details if he refuses.
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Lexington
Kilin
Hamlin
Cleveland steamer adrift with cargo off Maui
The well known steamer Cleveland bound for San Francisco with a 100000 dollar sugar cargo from Kahului is adrift and helpless in the open sea after a break in her machinery. Three crew members left in a small boat for Maui seeking aid and were intercepted by the steamer Eric forty miles from Maui on March 21.
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Cleveland
San Francisco
Honolulu
San
Amended Shipping Bill Reported by Grosvenor
Representative Grosvenor chairman of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee presented the amended shipping bill and committee report in support. The report argues stronger foreign competition by other nations and urges a large American merchant fleet, seafaring education, and earlier passage with safeguards against monopoly.
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Washington
Grosvenor
Ohio
House
Africa
Asia
China
United States
Cuban Republic Sighted by Senate Cuba Mission
The Senate subcommittee on Cuba returned to Washington after a Cuba visit led by Senator Platt. They said Cubans broadly seek an independent, stable government and municipal elections in late May as the first step toward a Cuban republic. Some impatient for rapid independence, others favor careful timing to build a firm foundation.
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Washington
Senate
Platt
Connecticut
Aldrich
Teller
Cuba
Congress
April Fool Joke Ends With Critical Illness In New Jersey Visitor
Edith Walrach of Camden New Jersey visiting friends in Binghamton becomes gravely ill after a prank involving a live mouse placed in an egg and plaster. The 19 year old, of nervous temperament, fainted and suffered convulsions. the would be groom’s identity is withheld.
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Commercial Tribune
Binghamton
N. Y
Edith Walrach
Camden
N. J
Miss Walrach
Finley fears Goebel plot amid Indianapolis rumors
Special Despatch from Indianapolis reports former Kentucky Secretary of State Charles P. Finley dismisses kidnapping rumors as Goebel attorneys push confusing narratives about the Goebel assassination. He notes shifting accounts on bullets and the probe, and questions whether Governor Taylor's life is in danger.
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Finley
Taylor
Commercial Tribune
Indianapolis
Charles P. Finley
Kentucky
Goebel
Plaza Hotel
Monument Place
The
Campbell
Louisville Courier-Journal
Throat Cut by Two Black Suspects at Alabama Store
In Clin ton near Eutaw, Alabama, two Black individuals assaulted storekeeper Thomas Buntain, 50, at J I Sterling’s store. They slashed his throat with a cheese knife, took $100, and were later arrested on suspicion. tensions rise with fear of mob violence in the aftermath.
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Commercial Tribune
Birmingham
Ala
Clinton
Eutaw
Thomas Buntain
Magnificent new Methodist church dedicated in Vincennes
The stone church completed by the Methodists in Vincennes Indiana was dedicated today in services led by Bishop McCabe and assisted by Bishop Moore editor of the Advocate. The complete structure cost 25000 dollars and is fully paid.
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Conmercial Tribune
Vincennes
Ind
McCabe
Bishopf Moore
The
Advocate
Toledo Centennial Fight Reflects Calls for Spend Thrift
Governor Nash opposes a $1,000,000 centennial appropriation preferring $500,000. Columbus dispatches report Ryan and Patterson lobbying Hanna and Dick to sway Nash and delay, while Nash seeks a seven member commission and hints at bipartisan reapportionment if the law stands.
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di Washington
Ryan
Columbus
Eral
Ohio
Patterson
Pike County
Senate
Hanna
Nash
Lal Tribune
Daniel
Right to Form a Union at Indianapolis Street Railway
An April 1 conference in Indianapolis between President H. P. Wasson and General Manager Hugh McGowan addressed unionization efforts among street railway car service men. McGowan, ill, heard workers’ complaints from bed and urged the Central Labor Council delay action until he can survey the situation in person. The union’s fate and the company’s stance await tomorrow night’s CL Council decision.
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Commercial Tribune
Indianapolis
H. P. Wasson
Hugh McGowan
Indianapolis Street Railway Company
McGowan
Central Labor Council
Central Labor Organization
Torpedo Boat Boiler Explodes During Trials
In Cherbourg on April 1 a boiler on a French torpedo boat exploded during forced draught trials. Five crewmen suffered severe burns, one died, and another, unable to endure the pain, jumped overboard and drowned.
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Cherbourg
France
Boy Severely Injured by Dynamite Cartridge Accident
Clarence Miller a young lad found a dynamite cartridge this afternoon and upon picking up a brick sat to examine its contents. An explosion followed injuring his knees and right hand.
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Commercial Tribune
Delaware
Clarence Miller
Corn for India shipments planned from Troy
A carload of corn will be shipped from Troy to famine sufferers in India. Churches will oversee gathering and shipping, following Springfield’s model. The region has a surplus of Indian corn and expects to ship soon after a daily paper started with a gift of twenty five bushels.
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Atch .A Commercial Tribune
Troy
India
Springfield
Two Firemen Die In Owosso High School Blaze
In Owosso Michigan a fire at Central High School caused walls to collapse killing firemen Fred Ross and Frank Tucker. Three firefighters were seriously injured along with two schoolboys Frank Davis and Solomon Vogel. The ruin valued at 125000 dollars with 46000 dollars insured.
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Owosso
Mich
Central High School
Fred Ross
Frank Tucker
Will Ross
Zene Ross
Edward Freet
Frank Davis
Solomon Vogel
Ross
Tucker
Sawyer Funeral Seen as Longest Procession in Oshkosh
Former Senator Philetus Sawyer was buried in Oshkosh with the longest procession in city history. About 400 people arrived by special trains on the Northwestern and St. Paul line. Rev. Edward H. Smith led services at the First Congregational Church, with pallbearers all relatives of the deceased. State officials and many prominent citizens attended.
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Oshkosh
Wis
Philetus Sawyer
Northwestern
St. Paul Road
Edward H. Smith
First Congregational Church
Turkey Yields Concessions Pressure on Russian Rail Lines
The Ottoman Government will send a note to the Russian Embassy stating that if the Porte fails to build railway lines in the Black Sea districts bounded by existing concessions, concessions will be granted to Russia. The move is seen as satisfying Russian demands in the area.
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Russia
Constantinople
Black Sea
Magnetic Pole Located by Borchgrevink Expedition
The Southern Cross carrying C. E. Borchgrevink and expedition survivors reached Wellington. Borchgrevink reports the magnetic pole has been found. Zoologist N. Hansen died during the voyage. The expedition began from Hobart on December 19, 1898.
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Borchgrevink
Wellington
New Zealand
Southern Cross
C. E. Borchgrevink
Sir George Newnes
London
Rioting fears mount as election fraud claims sweep Louisiana
April 1 report from New Orleans describes threats of trouble on April 17 as Fusionists Republicans Populists and Independent Democrats allege ballot suppression. The State Election Board reportedly removes Fusionist candidates from ballots, provoking indignation and threats of violence. Sheriff Cade in Iberia Parish pledges armed action to block fraud laden polls. Fusion candidate Don Caffery Jr denounces the law and pledges nullification if elected. The case goes to the State Supreme Court for a ruling.
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Commercial Tribune
New Orleans
Wimberley Republicans
State Election Board
St. James Parish
Iberia Parish
C. Taylor Cade
Don Caffery, Jr
Hblection Board
State Supreme Court
Cattle Deal Arrest Taints Illinois Farmer in Wabash Case
George Huffacre, a prominent farmer from near Maunie, Illinois, was arrested by Sheriff Ackman at his father's home. He and brother Thomas allegedly shipped 165 head of cattle from Kansas to Council Grove, with mortgaged or stolen cattle. Huffacre arrived with $4,000 in a bank deposit. Thomas reportedly fled to Honduras. Huffacre seeks to clear the matter and offers to return to Kansas voluntarily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Carmi, Iil
George Huffacre
Maunie
Ackman
Thomas
Ransom
Trigo County
Kan
Council Grove
First National Bank
Honduras
Huffacre
Taylor Huffacre
Kansas
Church selling bricks plan to fund new Troy church
In Troy Ohio on April 1 a church launches brick sales to fund a $75,000 edifice. Bricks cost five cents each and purchasers become part owners of the building as funds accumulate to meet the total needed for walls and construction.
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Commercial Tribune
Troy
Christian Church People of
Unconventional Toledo Wedding Sets Stage for Mayor Jones
Franklin H. Wentworth of Chicago marries Miss Jean Craig, a Chicago teacher of extemporaneous speaking, today in Toledo. The ceremony is performed by Mayor Sam Jones known as Golden Rule Jones, after arrival with Wentworth's mother as chaperone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Toledo
Jean Craig
Chicago
Fine Arts
Mayor Orders Tight Saloon Closures Enforced
Youngstown Ohio April 1 Mayor Moore calls for rigid enforcement of the law closing saloons tomorrow. He instructs patrolmen to file charges if boats saloons are found open and asks citizens to report any openings promptly.
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Commercial Tribune
Youngstown, CO
Moore
Boy Hunter Dies From Accidental Gunshot Wound
Piqua Ohio April 1 Henry Leedom aged 16 son of Edward Leedom of St Paris was shot in the left breast by an accidental discharge while out hunting. He died today from his injuries.
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Commercial Tribune
Piqua, O
Henry Leedom
Edward Leedom
St. Paris
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Sawyer
Turkey
Louisiana
State Board
Sheriff
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