Investment of Wepener Holds In Absence of News
London reports a rainbound ten day delay in Bree State with creeks turning to rivers and mud filled roads. Britons gain slight ground at Dewetedorp as Roberts prepares to move but no clear plan is given. Boer forces concentrate near Wepener with 5000 to 10000 men said to be there.
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Chicago Ambulance Corps Members No Arms With Boer Army
United States Consul Hay reports Chicago ambulance corps members did not leave with arms or join the Boer army despite pledges. Portuguese authorities at Lourenco Marques detained the party days, then allowed transit to Pretoria. A letter from Miss Barton allegedly named members believed to be going under false colors, complicating neutrality guarantees. Officials note the government cannot prevent such faith violations and the open doorway for recruits remains unless Portugal and Britain clarify policy.
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Apel
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Pretoria
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South Africa
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Trauuwaal
To Again Take Up the Fight with the Boers
Bloemfontein April 19 The Hloemfoniels correspondent of the Daily Chronicle reports that remounts and equipment are in place and all infantry divisions have tents. Boers nearby are quiet, but tensions rise as Lord Roberts readies forces. Epidemic of enteric fever wanes after heavy rains. water shortage ends as dams flood and supply improves. Highland brigade reaches full strength. Lady Roberts and daughters arrive in Bloemfontein. Texas Horses for South Africa. Bosham, Texas April 19 Dr Knight and Captain Fife report on British efforts.
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BOF
Highland Brigade
Lady Roberts
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South Africa
Bosham
Dr Knight
Captain Fife
Inspection Arrives to Review 1700 Horses and Mules Sale
A government inspector arrived to review and receive 1700 head of horses and mules purchased by E. D. Ginger & Co in the city for the quartermaster's service used in South Africa.
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E. D. Ginger & Co
Thie City
Qupap
South Africa
Audience with Wilhelmina and Mer Mother in The Hague
Delegates led by Dr. Leyde met Queen Wilhelmina in The Hague for about four quarters of an hour and were pleased by her majesty s affability. They then had a private audience with the queen mother.
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American Telegraph Boy Delivers Sympathy Message to Kruger
Paris reports James Francis Smith, the American District Telegraph boy, arrives today bearing a message of sympathy from Philadelphia and New York schoolboys to President Kruger. London dispatch notes Lord Roberts’s war office dispatch on Salonkep operations has sparked local comment but no resignations.
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London
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Daily Telegraph
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Salonkep
Filipino Guerrilla Trio Convicted In Loal lamsa
Three Filipinos convicted of guerilla warfare by a military commission at Loal lamsa receive fifteen year terms after Maj. Gen. Otlphan approves findings. Two Ladrones guilty of murder are sentenced to be hanged at O'Donnell.
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Loallamsa
Otlphan
O'Donnell
Natives in West Africa Reach Rebel Threat Level
From Kumassie in Aorra on April 1 9 Sir Mitchell Hodgson reports that native tribes are rising again and mainatance is requested. Bekulas attacked by Ashantis with 5 4 killed and fear they will join the rebellion. Sweden votes 2 000 000 kroner for ammunition rifles 12 000 000 for field artillery 220 000 for rifle associations and naval construction boost. In New York forty five Protestant bishops attend an informal ceremony at the Players' Club.
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Gold Coast Colony
West Africa
Sir Mitchell Hodgson
Kumassie
Sweden
Stockholm
Rikedag
New York
Bishos Potter
Bes Gives
Indictments Reported in Kentucky Goebel Case Amid Court Actions
Reports from Frankfort Ky indicate Taylor and others including Captain Davis and Green Golden have been indicted by the grand jury. Indictments mention Warland Whittaker and Tallow, LHck Coombs, Gate Powers and Captain Dob Davis as principals or accomplices. Additional charges allege Green Golden and Captain John W. Duvie were involved in the Goebel murder. Davis, a capitol policeman, was arrested earlier and released on bail. The New York portion notes John G. Carlie declining to appear in a Kentucky appeal court. The piece also discusses support for the World’s Fair and plans for hearings and political maneuvering surrounding the Goebel case.
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John W. Duvie
Knox County
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the Treasury
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United States Surname Court
Kentucky
Favorable 10 St Louis Fair Promises From Culberson
Washington April. St Louis fair efforts gain momentum as Justin McGrath begins area work for the fair while Congress pends. McGrath reports Senator Culberson will prepare a paper for publication defending Texas as part of the Louisiana Purchase. the senator seeks to settle the historic question with strong documentary proof.
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St. Louis
Justin McGrath
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Culberson
Texas
Louisiana
Senators
Committee to revise United States Civil Statutes
Weekington report: Hon. Tom Ball states the committee on revise and modify the Civil Statutes has decided to report a bill. The effort, lasting since 1812, will be led by the dominion with Colonel L. T. Culborsonly now a member.
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Representative Kleber Seeks Dredge Contract Details
Washington April 1 Representative Kleber visited the war department to push for clarity on the Brizdy Savillio Heanys contract with Clarke & Co. for a United States dredging plant. The matter is in the secretary of war’s hands and will be paused within the next few days.
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Kleber
War Department
Brizdy Savillio
Heanys
Clarke & Co
United States
Presbyterians Favor Change in Creed Says New York Poll
The Journal and Advertiser reports a New York survey of Presbyterian clergy regarding creed revision. Of those reached, 52 favored a new creed, 14 opposed revision, and the remainder were noncommittal.
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Miles and Corbin to be elevated in army ranks
Washington April 19 The Senate military affairs committee approved an amendment granting the rank and pay of lieutenant general to the major general commanding the army while Corbin would become a major general Secretary Root opposed the change arguing it infringes presidential prerogatives. The panel backed the subcommittee plan to promote Miles and Corbin, with the army appropriation bill moving forward.
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Nelenn A. Miles
Army of the United States
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Sheridan
Ainsworth
Pension bill introduced for General Longstreet
Senator Mitle Singer introduced a bill to grant General Longstreet a pension of 950 per month. The measure covers his service as a major in the Eighth United States Infantry during the Mexican War and notes his Confederate ties.
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Texas pensions granted and new interior practitioners
Special to The Poet reports Texas granted pensions to several names including David L. Trayer Bool ville William T. King Bolis Die trick Alfrect Waldeck James A. Gare rett Sealthfeld Frederick Boketein Evane Point War with Spald original Lem & Wilston Luling and Frederick. Dr William C. Jones Walnut Springs and Francis A Arnold admitted to practice before the interior department. Ban tum post office established in Fanuin county with John H. Brewer as portmaster.
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Texas
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Boolville
William T. King
Bolis
Dietrick Alfrect
Waldeck
James A. Garerett
Sealthfeld
Frederick Boketein
Evane Point
Spald
Lem & Wilston
Luling
William C. Jones
Walnut Springs
Francis A. Arnold
Grandview
Interior Department
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