Roberts Not Quite Ready to Move in South Africa War
In South Africa notes from April 12 Lord Roberts delays movement for a week to gather stores and supplies. General Gatacre's sudden removal sparks speculation linked to the Beddersburg affair amid ongoing Natal actions and Boer operations at Elandslaagte.
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Hey
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Elandslaagte
Ladysmith
Transvaal brands aid to Rhodesia as hostile act
The Transvaal government formally notified Portugal that shipping British troops and war materiel to Rhodesia via Beira in Portuguese East Africa is considered hostile action. Despite this, General Sir Frederick Carrington’s force will proceed into Rhodesia, with uncertain Boers reprisals possible.
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Portugal
Rhodesia
Beira
Portuguese East Africa
Sir Frederick Carrington
Portugal Beira Crisis Leaves Boer Threats In Limbo
The best informed opinion says the Boers are unlikely to escalate against Portugal, with Britain ready to support Portugal if reprisals occur. Portugal has not sought British aid nor answered the notification. If tensions rise, Britain could gain leverage by securing Delagoa Bay, while foreign officials view the risk as grave but not imminent action.
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Associated Press
Great Britain
Beira
Foreign Office
Delagoa’ Bay
British Commander Fails to Mention Losses in Boar Dispatches
April 12 dispatch from Lord Roberts to the war office from Elfontein reports active Boer operations along the Orange River near Aliwal North and at Wepener. Major Springe of the Cape Mounted Rifles is killed, with other casualties unreported. Seventeen Guards patrol member Lt Wetherly returns. Boer telegrams questioned for accuracy and location discrepancies between Merkatsfontein and Brandfort/Bloemfontein areas.
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Lord Roberts
War Office
Elfontein
Orange River
Aliwal
Wepener
Springe
Cape Mounted Rifles
Seventh Dragoon Guards
Wetherly
Merkatsfontein
Brandfort
Pole-Carew to Lead Eleventh Division in South Africa
Bloemfontein reports General Gatacre about to return to Bgineg and General Pole-Carew appointed to command the Eleventh Division. Several brigade command changes are anticipated as preparations proceed.
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Bloemfontein
Neral Gatacre
Bsgineg
Bloemfontein Waterworks Report Intact By British Scout
Bloemfontein defenses nearing completion with a small garrison able to hold the town. A British scout reports Bloemfontein waterworks machinery and dams intact and few Boers remaining nearby. Boers trekked six miles north and formed a laager near Watervale. General Brabant at Wepener reports all well. In New York a district messenger boy mailed a sympathy message to President Kruger aboard the St Louis, signed by 28,854 schoolboys.
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London
Bloemfontein
Daily Telegraph
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New Yor
James Francis Smith
St. Louis
Kruger
Navy Seeks Widened Cadet Path to Commission Warships
The secretary of the navy urged Senate naval affairs to change academy appointment laws to fill line vacancies and to allow faster commissioning, warning the department cannot build another warship without cutting some coast defense. Also: Washington hosts a Pan American meeting to prepare for the Pan American congress in Mexico City.
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Mexico
Bitter Porto Rico tariff bill ends in Senate vote
Washington April 12. After a five hour debate the Porto Rico tariff measure passed the House amended and concurred by Senate 161 to 168. All restrictions on imports from Porto Rico to the United States are removed and a civil government plan for the island is attached. Several senators and representatives voting patterns noted, with opposition mainly from Republicans and mixed Democratic support. The same day the Pacific cable bill moved forward with $300,000 for initial work under Navy control.
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de ® Vries
Stallings
Ala
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Charles E. Magoon
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Tomate
Hale
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District of Columbia
Contest the Will Prompts Archbishops Brother to Sue
Michael J. Hennessy filed a petition to invalidate Archbishop Hennessy’s will claiming it was not the last instrument. He alleges two later wills dated Jan 18 1900 exist disposing of church and private property, with same witnesses and many erasures. The attorney holds the documents unreleased. a court contest is anticipated.
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News of the Week highlights from Saturday and Monday
Events span Senate hearings and Rhodes in London to Boer captures near Bloemfontein. U.S. politics touch Beckham governance, Bryan on silver, and pension legislation moves. War updates include Manila casualties, ships for Pacific use, and Lord Roberts clothing shortages. Also noted are various riots, religious moves, and civic announcements.
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McKinley
How To Gain Flesh With Scott Emulsion
Individuals report rapid flesh gain using Scott s Emulsion by taking an ounce daily. The product supposedly stimulates digestion allowing absorption of ordinary food, leading to weight increase. the exact mechanism remains unclear and the text promotes ongoing use for health benefit.
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Boers Advance in South Africa and Security Briefs
Consolidation of the Carnegie company and the Cramp ship building concern. The Boers are taking the initiative with numerous battles reported from South Africa. Boer prisoners arrived at St. Helena. Secretary Gage notes a 70 million dollar surplus expected at year end. Richard Mansfield the actor fell seriously ill. The Senate elections committee favoring unseating Senator Clarke of Montana. The report will declare the seat vacant not expel. The Senate plans to vote on the Quay case on April 24.
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St. Helena
Richard Mansfield
Senate Elections Committee
Clarke
Montana
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