Britain rejects independence for South African republics
In Lenlan, March 1447p, the British government reads its reply to Kruger. The note states not prepared to assent to independence of either the South African Republic or the Free State, maintaining no peace terms based on those declarations. President Ridger and Steyn are referenced in the dispatch.
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Lenlan
House of Iords
Greinden
Lurid Salisbury
Ridger
Steyn
South Africas Republic
Quage
Free State
Sals
Pete & Max
Fierce Fighting Near Driefontein in Orange Free State
Describes heavy combat at Driefontein with General Roberts advancing, Boer defenses at Gotatel Broad wood and Biggarsberg, injuries to Lieutenant Pratt of the Essex regiment, and claims of Boer positions and firepower as the war intensifies through dusk.
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Driefontein
Orange Free State
Roberts
Lori Roberts
Gotatel Broadwood
Miles
Mpiota
Pounder
Transvaal
Pratt
Essex Regiment
Fort Wayne Commercial Club debate on fair plan
Fort Wayne Commercial Club committee discloses a plan to raise funds for a county fair by forming a new stock organization. It would acquire Fort Wayne Driving Club land and existing improvements, with 800 factory jobs proposed and a $8,000,000 capitalization aim, plus stock offerings and mortgage arrangements.
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Vor Wayne Com ‘Ileveint Club
Che
Fort Wayne
Manders
Fort Wayne Commercial Club
Geitiemen
Myensbors
di. Muro
Fiat
Delving Club
Club Indorses
Cy Danprat
Hachstt
J. Mond
Somitatee
OW. Withington
Tackson, Ty
Br. W. St. Keetsinger
Madixon
Wis
Messrs. Withington
Kvetsingsr
Foster
Tlia
Elub
Vincent Valve Company
Ancest. Mich
Uer
Heller
Erie
Westerm
Lake Shore
Samphiva
Wayne Township Democrats Convene For County Convention
Fort Wayne area columns report Wayne township and Allen county Democrats plan county and state conventions. Delegates to state Indianapolis June 6 1900 congressional Fort Wayne April 24 1900 senatorial Allen Adams joint election May 2 1900. Precincts open 2 pm in city wards 4-7 pm in Adams township and Fort Wayne.
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Alten County
Holdling Priory
Fort Wayne
Princess Rink
General Assembly
Crowl Court
Auperior Court
Sherif
Suryopor
Asse
Secular Farm
Thiet
Pourth
Pourth Councilmanie Dlssets
Tobal
Allen County
Ailen County
Mich
Wayne
Wayne Township
Circuit
Adams
Pleasant
Washington
New Haven
Indianapolis
Allen
Deratin
Townships
Gellar Credit
Eel Hiver
I Telerson
Nelson
Tanke
General White Arrives and Boards Transport to East Landon
General Sir George Stewart White Dos arrived here and embarked on transport for East Landon. Duhan and Wondiy report March 12 as the date of departure.
Mafeking Siege Describes Starvation Amid Distress
A distorted dispatch from Mafeking reports severe shortages during the siege with famine conditions and improvised foods. The text complains of hunger affecting women and children and mentions political maneuvers and a convention plan in March, with uncertain sources and garbled phrases throughout.
Fall of Bloemfontein Rumored Amid Britain War Movements
Fragmentary report describes an anticipated British advance toward Bloemfontein with Lord Roberts involved. Text hints at strategic positions, suspected encirclements, and potential captures or supplies, though details are unclear due to damaged wording.
British General Roberts advances on Bloemfontein
A dispatch reports General Roberts moving toward Bloemfontein after occupying hills near the mile post. He aims to seize the Bloemfontein railway station and secure rolling stock as Boer resistance stiffens. President Steyn reportedly prisoner as British forces press from the Seventh Division toward the capital.
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London
Duerl Roberts
Bloeyvontein
Lord Roberts
Fron Vonsters Viek
Uldlork
Frbach
Bloowrentein
Widwight
Wwe
Valla
Saventh
Dereksburg
Infantus
Veintmee Vin Eacalry
Agberts Reports Losses From War Dispatch
The war office records new Allied losses with casualty figures. Dispatches describe cavalry actions near a railway six miles south of Holmeontets, with 70 likely killed or missing and multiple wounded. Colonel Raphaelley is reported dead.
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Lenton
Mareh
War Office
Reberta
Ventorx
Multiple local candidates in township trustee race
The article notes a township trustee race with three candidates Al ert Black William Bingwall and Andrew Rogelart and 124 votes cast. Black won on the second ballot and is expected to be elected, as other listed officials and supervisorial seats are named for the ticket.
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Milan
Tovenshin
Hell
Mila Cauley Saruidlay
Alert Black
William Bingwall
Andrew Rogelart
Blyele
Black
Fort Wayne
George Viberg
Dustion
Pance
A. D. Raison
Jacob Millar
William Wattle
Wawnstip
Tayah Baker
Solomon Doty
Harry Birchott
Tirst
Frat Imeadlen
James Peters
Henry Stellhorn
Rohingon
Can. Aidapy
Terey Koppertwin
Tom Finted
Srustne
Charles Tan Hwin Sow
J. J. Matoly
Prine Moss
B. P. Brederiek
Beard
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Kruger
Joubert
Glencoe
Biggarsbery
Geneva
Jorbert
Glenése
Dinidee
Lough
Cao
Cheh
Tre. W. PF
Sehivader
Breneft
Charlotte Sehamerlok
Cedar Greets
ToWlarkon Oy
Stieciate
Madison
Ee Miurion Fobs
Muwonee Ooo
Minnetree Hliitay
Port Vrier Eee Et Pleasamt
Belpio Vereviry St
Foneph
Spyisegtell Cops Ceee
Amdhna
Elghith
WM. Krough
Wow. Mockiile, — Glvirman
Bectelory
Wafne
Mall Gesrerriviee
Herman W. Fets
Complimentiw
Charles Classen
Wile
Sven
Millersburg
Opt
Rads
General White
Durban
Times
Mafeking
Munday
ACARD
Delypares
Trevorell de Wytty
Yale
Jean
Reuters Fomer
Elton
Alm
Thaskinge
Chas L. Dumaswet
Ian Potiany
Robert Ant Remy
Blolmtowtein
Agberts
Petline
Han
Chisairy
Teta
Pell
Hanis
Albert Black
Democrats Nominat
HTM
TOR
J. Ms Tub
Inson
Harry Tawss
Walton Avenue
Taday
W. G. Burns
Calhoun Steset
Yort Wayne
Ind
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