Net Spread Reports Boer Retreat In South Africa
London dispatches relay conflicting signals from Natal and Bloemfontein as Lord Roberts closes nets on Boer forces. Reports vary on whether Boers retreat south or north, with Wepener abandoned and claims of Basuto frontier watching closely. Horse shortages threaten supply as pace of advance remains uncertain.
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Boers Prowl Near Bloemfontein In April Report
London dispatch reports small Boer groups moving within eight to ten miles of Bloemfontein. Three Johannesburg Zarues entered the town overnight and escaped detection as Boer forces maneuver near Karee Siding to cover a large convoy withdrawal.
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Rain or Shine Station Agent Warned by Cold Air
A weathered description urges protection for railway station agents who work in rain or snow, noting bronchitis risk from exposure. It endorses Doctor Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and Pills as remedies, touting their health benefits and claims of eliminating coughs and digestive issues.
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Boer Incursion Driven by Replenishment Needs in Free State
The text argues the Boer advance into southeastern Free State aimed to refill supplies in fertile regions, explaining the southward march with empty wagons. It notes numerous movements taking place but avoids detailing specifics.
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Free State
Short of Rations From Mafeking Siege Report
Lady Sarah Wilton reports from Mafeking dated April 5 that hunger grows and relief seems distant. Since March 31 there was no shelling until today when Snyman moved his burghers to block Colonel Pluimer's road, then returned and renewed bombardment with 14 pound high velocity shells unmatched since early siege days.
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Reports Exaggerated. Mafeking dispatch notes Boer casualty claims inflated
A Times dispatch from Mafeking confirms that Col Plumer attempted to collect dead and wounded with ambulances, but Boer commander Snyman refused. The Boer casualty figures were later found to be greatly exaggerated.
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Boers Lift Siege of Wepener and Withdraw From Rouxville
Eisemfontein correspondent reports Boers have raised the siege of Wepener and left Rouxville. A majority have returned north, with about 6000 reportedly moving toward Betholie.
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Eisemfontein
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Wepener
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Betholie
Transvaal relies on American aid in campaign outlook
Lourenco Marques correspondent reports that the Transvaal government is relying heavily on American intervention. The Standard and Diggers News predict strong results from Webster Davis campaign and the U S presidential contest.
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The
Col Schiel Released From Boer Prison Citadel
Jamestown South Dakota April 16 Colonel Schiel and two other Boer prisoners freed from the citadel after an attempted escape. They were landed today and have gone to Deadwood with the remaining captives.
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Intercession Keeps Hay From Pretoria Sinister Odds
Washington report says Adelbert Hay son of the secretary of state narrowly avoids removal as American consul at Pretoria thanks to Webster Davis. Reitz worries London contacts and Boer alignment would make him an unwanted emissary of Great Britain. Davis persuades to defer expulsion, hoping to sway Hay toward friendship with the republics.
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Featherweights To Meet In Chicago April Fight
Terry McGovern the champion featherweight will meet Tommy White at Tattersall's in a six round bout. McGovern weighs about 124 pounds and notes White has faced him before. White says he tips 127 pounds and aims for a strong showing to influence his future career.
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Bloodshed at Cornel dam as sergeant shot during strike
Croton Landing N Y April 16 reports say Sergeant Robert Douglass of Mount Vernon was shot dead while relieving guards at post No 10 atop a hill near Little Italy during the Croton dam strike. Troops later arrived, Italian residents watched as deputies fired at suspicious figures, and a march of militiamen and ships of orders followed with no immediate outbreak.
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