British General Run Die Battle Reported In Boer War Dispatch
London reports suggest General Run die may have fought a decisive battle with the Boers as forces gather near Bloemfontein. Dispatches conflict on delay and troop movements while Methuen and Kitchener face strategic shifts and possible independent command. Boer activity remains high with troops and horse raiding shaping the Free State front.
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To Defeat Methuen by Boer Commandants in Africa
A London dispatch from April 28 reports an ambulance detachment with Commandant Cronje's son and Assistant Commandant Rowthwaite at Boshor. They planned for Lord Methuen to attack eastward, expressing confidence in defeating his column before poor clothing and fatigue indicated hardships.
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Fragmentary note locates Spiltskup near Bovhot
A partial transcription mentions Cumiminuo occupying positions around Spiltskup, about eight miles northeast of Bovhot, but the exact reference point for the tong distance remains unclear. The fragment preserves geographic cues without clear dates or events.
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Have a Big Army
London reports from Time correspondent Lourengo Mir ques say the two republics once fielded 105000 men including colonial rebels. Informants claim they can muster 80000 more, with 50000 in Free States 10000 in Bigenberg district and 15000 in the district of Fourteen Stroame.
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De Wet Reported Killed Amid Boer War Turmoil
London dispatch from Lourengo Marques dated April 20 reports General De Wet killed. European ambulance corps and Irish Americans join Boer support. Hoers lack smokeless powder. Pretoria trenches extend miles, 69 guns at Kromstadt, many at Pretoria. Johannesburg fort dismantled after 25 mines charged with dynamite.
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Hold Their Ground in South Africa Battle Report
On Saturday April 21 near Denetsdorp fighting continued with artillery. Yeomanry and mounted infantry advanced on the right flank amid shelling and heavy rifle fire. Royal Irish Rifles captured a Free State tag. Boers remain well entrenched and hold ground tenaciously. British casualties reported as light.
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Boers Reattack Near Bushman's Kop in Basutoland
April 22 report from Maseru notes General Brabant's advanced guard reaching Bushman's Kop as Boers fortify a strong position with two guns. Sunrise fighting escalates to cannonading from 6 30 am, with Brabant on the plain toward Wepener. Delgaty reports a Boer reattack and says all is well after Boer fire totaling 800 rounds with little damage.
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Brabant's Relief Column Near Bushman's Kop
April 21 reports describe General Brabant's relief force advancing toward Bushman's Kop about 200 miles from Wenener as Boer guns fire on Colonel Delgary's position. Boers hold three divisions with two ready to block the relief column while Basutos guard the border in orderly defense.
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Filipinos Suffer Heavy Losses in Luzon Fighting
Manila reports a brutal week of combat with 47 percent of Filipinos killed, 12 officers and 244 men captured, many wounded due to lacking hospital facilities. American losses were nine killed and sixteen wounded. Insurgents attacked near San Jose and Batlung, with several engagements including 400 insurgents vs 70 Americans, and Capt Montenegro held by Colonel Smith after capture. One hundred escaped Spanish prisoners arrived in Manila.
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Dinamic Plot Foiled as Buffalo Shovelers Suspected
Niagara Falls reports police guard three men jailed for blowing up Lock No 3. With 300 Buffalo grain shovelers rumored to come to Clifton, authorities raised militia and sent 20 guards to the jail. Investigations tie the dynamiters to grain interests. canal damage deemed minor with opening set for April 25.
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General Lew Wallace defends Sultan of Turkey
Washington April 22 General Lew Wallace former minister to Turkey says he is well acquainted with the sultan and finds him honest noting Abdul Hamid cannot be blamed for Armenian crimes as Christians remain under the sultan’s patronage and he would fund rebuilding. Oscar Strauss arrives in the city from New York stating support for protection of Christians.
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May Day Parade in New York to Include 3,000 Women Cigar Makers
May Day in New York plans a parade under the central federation and United Socialist Party with about 50,000 workers expected. The event features 3,000 striking and locked out girl cigar-makers and five women socialist orgs, with 93 groups joining in nine divisions led by socialist women.
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