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Newspaper
Denver Tribune
Location
Denver, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1900
Page
2
Violence from a fatal fire kills David M. Robeson at his Port Huron home after an alcohol bath and flare up. His brother William and wife flee as the flames engulf the room. the body is burned beyond recognition.
British forces under Lord Roberts force the surrender of Gen Cronje and about 4,000 Boer troops after a ten day bombardment near Bloemfontein. Cronje to be held as a prisoner of war at Cape Town with exchanges planned for captured British soldiers.
British optimism rises after Gen Cronje and troops are captured. London critics praise "Bobs" for quick victories, noting Waardeburg surrender in ten days and contrasting with longer holds at Mafeking Ladysmith and Kimberley. Cronje’s past actions fuel public sentiment in the war.
News of General Cronje's surrender sparked wild celebrations in London with crowds in the streets, telegraph offices crowded, and stockbrokers singing God Save the Queen. The event follows a Boer defense around Cronje's position and signals gains for British forces, with further fighting anticipated near Bloemfontein.
AE MAN Field Marshal Lord Roberts the commander in chief of British forces in South Africa born in 1832 in Cawn pore India rose through Indian Mutiny success to command. He is quiet reserved and a keen observer with a devoted family man ethic despite news of his son’s death in battle.
Kansas City’s convention hall, selected for the July 4 Democratic gathering, is praised as one of the nation’s finest. Opened a year ago, it features bridge construction with no columns obstructing any view inside the auditorium.
Reports on the proposed redesign of Kansas City Convention Hall describe seating akin to the Metropolitan Opera House with a capacity near 20 000 and total room for over 22 000. Navy expansion notes include Spanish ships Gen Alava Quiros and Villalobos purchased by Maj Gen Otis for the Philippines.
London announces relief of Ladysmith after months of bombardment and siege. Dispatch from Gen Buller details Dundonald headquarters entering Ladysmith, with Sir George White's forces suffering surrender and the British forces pursuing relief across the Tugela.
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