British Meet With Reverse Boer Defeats at Merkatsfontein
A long dispatches recount British reverses in April with Dewet leading Boer forces. Reports claim 600 British killed or wounded, 900 captured, 12 wagons seized, five Boers killed, and nine wounded. Additional notes allege artillery smuggling and water shortages hindering Lord Roberts.
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London
Daily Mail
Brandfort
Dewet
Merkatsfontein
The
Daily News
Pretoria
Delagoa Bay
Lord Roberts
Lorenzo Marques
Netherland
Kroonstad
the Times
Free State
Porto-guere
Munnik
Reitz
Transvail
British suffer heavy losses in Peece battle at Dewetsdorp
The report notes 100 killed and wounded and captured British in the fight at Peece near Dewetsdrop Pretoria. It adds that Transvaal voters have summoned to meet an ordinary session on May 10.
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Pretoria
Lourenzo Marques
Peeecae
Transvaal
Plumer Near Mafeking in March Letter Excerpt
Lady Sarah Wilson from Mafeking reports Col Plumer's column within 26 miles of the town but warns its advance is unwelcome without food supplies. The dispatch notes belief that young Cronje may have rejoined the Investing Word and seeks to avenge Paardeberg as the siege continues.
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London
Sarah Wilson
Mafeking
Col Plumer
Cronje
Paarde
Desperate Boer Move Supposed Near Ladysmith Signal
Bloemfontein Times correspondent reports a potential Dutch rising tied to Ladysmith’s fall. Enemy forces estimated 3,000 to 6,000 move cautiously, seeking a strategic opening. Remounts arrive but Argentine horses are unpopular with cavalry. Discovered documents claim Ladysmith’s fall triggered broader rebellion.
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London
Bloemfontein
Times
Strin, Breyn
Fischer
Ladysmith
Kipling Sails For Home From Capetown
The remainder of the Boer prisoners aboard the transport off Simonstown, about 2,000 in number, have been moved to the mainland. Rudyard Kipling and Sir John Henry de Villiers will sail for England tomorrow from Capetown.
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Capetown
Simonstown
Rudyard Kipling
Sir John Henry de Villiers
Cape Colony
England
Rioting Laborers Clash With New Hands at West Chester County
A labor strike at Macmahoneck escalated into a riot as striking Italian workers clashed with contractors hiring replacements. Shots were fired, one man was wounded in the thigh and another in the knee, and deputies swarmed the area. About six ringleaders were arrested as roughly 100 deputies maintained order.
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New York
Macmahoneck
West Chester County
Griffin
Mount Vernon
Fred
White Plains
Malley
Exiled Boer Prisoners Arrive at St Helena
The Niobe and the Milwaukee reached St Helena with Boer prisoners. Health is good though Milwaukee is quarantined. Four measles cases prompted quiet, well behaved prisoners. They likely land tomorrow. Governor informed of authorities wish to treat prisoners with courtesy and consideration.
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Island of
St. Helena
Niobe
Milwaukee
Reverend Hemphill's suicide shocks Santa Barbara
News from Santa Barbara California reports that Rev. Dr. Joseph Hemphill killed himself near Ballard by shooting himself. He was believed insane at the time. He was brother to Rev. John Hemphill of San Francisco. A wife and five children are left nearly penniless.
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Santa Barbara
Cal
Joseph Hemphill
Ballard
John Hemphill
San Francisco
Vaudeville Routine From Indianapolis Press
An Indianapolis Press notes a vaudeville bit where performers mimic an earthquake in a tin shop. The green whiskered man and the bald blue faced man exchange jokes about a dog and rolls, with a running gag about baking and punishment ending in a playful misstep.
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Indianapolis
Art, Tt Takes An Artist To Cut Hair These Days
Detroit Free Press quotes a witty exchange about barber artistry and the skill required to both cut hair and abstain from a trim. The light remark contrasts craft and restraint in grooming.
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Detroit Free Press
Eloquent Eulogies Mark Bland Tribute In Senate
The Missouri statesman Richard Parks Bland is honored with earnest, eloquent tributes from senators including Mr. West and Mr. Cockrell. West recalls Bland as father of bimetallism and notes his health and political fate, while other lawmakers praise his patriotism and family. A separate resolution seeks detailed public expense disclosures from the Paria exposition commission and its staff.
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Senate
Richard “Parks Bland
Missouri
Richard Parks Bland
Cock=rell
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Bland
United States
Pike's Peak
Ismalier
Chicago
House of Representatives
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Commonwealth
Mr. Jones
Nevada
Berry
Arkansas
Lindsay
Kentucky
Carter
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Daniel
Virginia
Teller
Colorado
Allison
Iowa
Jones
Stewart
Cockrell
Paria
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Iran
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Circham
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Median & Pinyd
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