Winter to begin British effort to halt Basutos at Wepener
London reports scarce new news from the war. British authorities say Brabant’s victory at Wepener is premature and focus on clearing the southern Free State. Basuto residents in Basutoland guard against Boer incursions with 5,000 armed natives at Kroonstad and Brandfort.
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British Loss at Wepener Reported with Casualties
The Northern Post cites shelling near Wepener with 13 wounded including Quartermaster Williams, Lt Halford, and Lt Duncan. British reinforcements arrived as Rouxville defense collapses with 1,000 Boer recruits cited, 7,000 Boers at Wepener, and 1,400 pounds captured from a paymaster.
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Will Leave Free Staters
London April 16 A Daily News Bloemfontein correspondent reports that Resident Kruer attended a conference of the Boer commandants at Brandfort on Thursday.
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Withdrawal of Transvaal Forces Near Vilify River
Belief grows that authorities decided to pull Transvaal troops north of the Vilify River and begin a wider retirement if pressed, leaving the Free Blazers to operate with limited support.
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Attack Improbable at Kedsersburg April 16
Cal Dalgety wired that all well and enemy attack seems slackening. General Chermiside’s division encamped 17 miles from the railway. Hoors believed in the vicinity though attack by then improbable.
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Boer prisoners landed after escape attempt at St Helena
Apel 166 Colonel Shiel and two other Boer prisoners were landed today and sent to the citadel. Shiel allegedly bribed a boatman to deliver a letter to a Dutch cruiser, then walked to the citadel despite an available carriage.
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Capetown Dispatch Reports Crushing Boers Defeat
London April 18 A Capetown correspondent of the Daily Telegraph telegraphs that General Brabant has inflicted a crushing defeat on the Boers at Wepener capturing guns and taking prisoners in the expedition.
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Expensive War Ahead Warns Churchill From Bloemfontein
Telegraphing to the Morning Post Churchill contends the war will be costly. He estimates 250000 men needed, stresses remounts as vital, notes high death rates among arrivals, and calls for large depots and time to train troops before renewing cavalry strength in five months.
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Colorado Storms Hit Colorado Railroads and Towns
A persistent storm in Colorado brings rain and heavy snow across the state for 24 hours and 11 days of continuous activity. Fears grow for potential damage to railroads and crops as saturated ground risks seed rot. Reports from Idaho Springs and Clear Creek districts note deep snow and washouts, with the Stravin and Cache la Poudre rivers swollen near Longmont. Water mains burst in Cheyenne, Wyoming, cutting supply. Trains face washouts and delays as Denver area lines endure shut sections and double‑header runs.
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Storm Fatalities Reported Across Kansas Near Clearwater
A Wichita Bulletin special describes a tornado approaching west of Clearwater with two deaths and four injuries from overturned houses. Reports from Putnam indicate several homes blown down and four seriously injured, while two more deaths were mentioned on a southbound Santa Fe train—unconfirmed at 10 o'clock tonight. Wires down hinder reports from Putnam Newton and others. A winding storm track spreads over about 10 counties near the southern state line, with unsettled, unconfirmed casualty figures and scattered property damage.
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Millionaire Rufua Wright Shot in Hotel Scuffle
Chicago April 16 Rufua Wright a one millionare toy tire manufacturer died from a revolver wound after a struggle with Mrs Lottridge at the Lefind hotel Police believe the weapon was discharged during the scuffle without outside witnesses Wright claimed the shot was accidental and a coroner’s inquiry is expected to close the sensational case Mrs Lottridge recounts a struggle over a revolver she says Wright demanded the weapon and tore it from her grip before collapsing Wright’s beard and lack of facial powder marks are cited as inconsistencies in the police account.
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Mra. Lottridge
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Chance
Woman in the Case Buffalo Area Profile
The article profiles Mrs. Louisa Lottridge of Buffalo born in Fort Erie Ontario. It notes her maiden Bacus, marriage about twenty years ago, residence at Black Rock, husband a railroad man, and uncertain divorce. It mentions her interest in horse racing, with sisters Mrs William Dunn in Fort Erie and another sister in Montreal, highlighting the family’s good reputation.
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No Danger of a Clash in Russo Japanese Talks
A Washington telegraph dispatch reports authoritative Tokyo and Seoul advices saying no clash risk between Russia and Japan over the Masampo incident. Korea questions are not at issue, and diplomats familiar with the eastern situation foresee no conflict.
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