Leniency Abandoned in Boer War Border Battles
London dispatches report mixed messages from Lord Roberts on the Boer advance as troops suffer fatigue. British observers fault the operations for limited gains while Boers retreat toward the north and concentrate forces near Ladybrand. Colonel Dalgetty’s Wopener force numbers 1700 with high casualties and depleted transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloemfontein
Pole-Carew
Free State
Polley
Bearden
Taatanchi
Ladybrand
Heweine
Canadians Force Boer Positions Near Thabanchu In Night Battle
Reports from Thabanchu describe a fierce engagement at Jamels Poort seven miles west of Thabanchu. Three hundred Boer defenders held kopjes while Canadian forces under Colonel Otter advanced despite heavy fire aided by the Grahamstown Horse. British losses listed as twenty killed or wounded. Boer positions described as well chosen with challenging terrain.
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London
Thabanchu
Larnels Poort
Thabunobu
Otter
Daily Mall
Thabanebu
Saya
Comas
Thabanche
Turbulent events and political notes across several regions
Reports describe aid, reinforcements, and skirmishes near Thabanchu and Aoera as troops engage hostile forces. Widespread political movement includes governor briefs, court actions, and party forecasts amid financial strain and bank troubles. River flooding, drought impacts, and crop concerns compound regional unrest and policy debates.
Paris Exposition Bridge Collapse Kills Nine
A bridge collapse at the Paris Exposition grounds killed nine people and injured many. No response yet from Lloyd Grissom the American chargé d’affaires as officials assess the disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Porte
Lloyd Grissom
Holocene Decree Amid Boer War Frontlines
The message from President Steyn or General Botha states it is not feasible to send more troops to Fourteen Streetov as Federals are already at Bloemfontein and Kroonstad with 60 000 British forces nearby. Local farmers have been forced to rejoin the enemy, taking sheep and cattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steyn
Botha
Streatov
Bloemfontein
Kroonstad
British Cavalry Presses For Remount Supply
The Morning Post reports Bloemfontein dispatches noting Lord Roberts's advance delays. A London correspondent argues for a large remount supply, warning grass and forage shortages could hinder maneuvers. Sixth to Eleventh divisions likely to participate, with transport shifts planned for mounted infantry.
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London
Morning Post
Bloemfontein
Salunlay
Alf. Woodhum
House of Commony
Lord Roberts
Horace
Neomassigia
Boer forces shrink as winter nears in Boer War report
London reports from a Morning Post telegraph by a Bloemfontein correspondent say Boer numbers fell from 60,000 in December to about 26,000 in March. 6500 captured or killed, rest likely returned to farms. Officials warn of further losses and note shortages of munitions but ample ammunition. General Joubert remains highly regarded among Boer leaders.
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Pretoria
Vaal
Ix de Garey
Potho
Joubert
Favorable to Boers as mountain country slows British pursuit
Bloomfield correspondent reports the Boers use the mountainous terrain to retreat toward Ladybrand. They entrench on hills southeast of Braadfort and avoid action at Arspatout to spare the town from bombardment. The British expect a difficult advance toward Kroopatad.
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London
Standard
Ladyhrand
Pearest Arepidfort
Arspatout
Bolnbardment
Braadfort
Kroopatad
Boer Generalship Delays French Cavalry in Dewetsdorp Action
London dispatch from April 10 reports General Botha’s strategic road movements delaying General French’s cavalry near Dewetsdorp. The Cloemfontein Times correspondent notes Botha arrived Monday and quickly detached forces to oppose French, hampering Allied advances by about a day.
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Votha
London
Cloemfontein
The
Times
Sature Way
Botha
Dewersdorp
French
State gunners convention postponed from Prenham May first
Decomposed body found near Austin. Johnston Allen and his horse killed by lightning near Manor. Mrs. Sarah Cowling, long-time resident of Hiquaton, has died. Rev. J C Mason celebrates clarenth anniversary German at Canibris tan church. James McGee buried with Muaonle honors. City Health Officer Dr J B Mawate discusses a modified quarantine. The Saengerbund invites Foudy to attend the State Savtigerfost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prenham
Austin
Johmoy Allen
Manor
Sarah Cowling
Hiquaton
Pagney
J.C. Mason
Mir
James McGee
Muawonle
J. B. Mawate
Saengerbund
Savtigerfost
Thadauphu Forces Withdraw Guns and Wagons
Report states Thadauphu troops continue withdrawing firearms and wagons as operations taper. No further combat detail provided.
Beggie Works Disaster At London Foundry Explosion
A dispatch from London dated April 26 reports a devastating explosion at the Hegde worth foundry destroying the works beyond repair. Mr. Bogble i is charged with murder by Boers who suspect he caused the blast to avenge being forced to manufacture munitions. Dozens of workmen remain unaccounted for as authorities assess the catastrophe and potential transfer of operations to another plant.
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Theeporeer
London
Patty Mall
Johatheauurg
Hegdeworth
Isaster
Rapals
Bogble i
British to hold Thabanchu for strategic reasons
The British plan to retain Thahanchu Bloemfontein citing its strategic importance. Boers withdraw toward farms and pledge allegiance in some cases, but such oaths may be pretenses to stir uprisings in the rear. Authorities deem vigorous disarmament efforts likely.
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Thahanehu
Thabanchu
Commandant Olivier Wounded at Wepener and Local Uncertainty
Reports say Commandant Olivier was wounded at Wepener last Monday. Six New Zealanders, scouting, fought six Boers, killing three and wounding three. One New Zealander was wounded. In Rouxville inhabitants are unsure of their government and lack civil administration.
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Allwalworth
Olivier
Wepener
Rouxville
Delegates of Hoer Peace Commission Sail From Rotterdam
The Hoer peace commission will sail from Rotterdam for the United States next Thursday evening aboard the Holland American line steamship Maasdam. Dr. Mueller and Loyd will not accompany the delegates. The delegation will visit Amsterdam to Tharrow.
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Hague
Rotterdam
United States
Vie Holland-American
Muagdam
de, Loyd
Dr. Mueller
Amsterdam
Moers Hold Strong Positions Near Hills
General French reports Third and Fourth cavalry brigades posted around the hills near the town. The enemy occupies the hill fortifications with a rear guard in evidence. No transport is seen and the lines hold on a steep defensive ridge.
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Moers
Thahanchu
French
Fall of Bocas del Toro Reported by Fulton Steamer
New Orleans April 26 The steamer Fulton arrived with news that Bocas del Toro Colombia has fallen. The ship carried official documents for Bocas authorities from Colon. At Colon the capture caused a sensation and offers were made to transport a regiment back to the area. 800 insurgents were said to be camped near the town with no word on Kiriqui. Captain Jacobson learned Dr Zambola, noted agitator in Central America, had returned south and that President Zepeda had issued a warrant for his arrest.
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New Orleans
Fulton
Bocas del Toro
Colombia
Bocas
Jacobean
Colon
Alaturbance
Cyntain Jacobon
Kiriqui
Bucas
Jacobbvan
Dr. Zambola
United States
Central America
Elays
Nicaragua
Cure a Cold in One Day Ad Featuring Laxative Bromo Quinine
An old medicinal ad promises a quick cure for colds using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. W Grove endorses each box and offers a refund if the remedy fails to cure. Bic.
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W. Grove
Kennucky Contest Jurisdiction Debate Reaches Kentucky Supreme Court
Washington April 20 The Kentucky governor contest case moves to the Kentucky supreme court with Lewis McQuown representing Governor Beckham. Arguments contend state statutes provide due process under the fourteenth amendment, and that the legislature and board fully govern contested governor elections. The brief argues federal review is unnecessary as state mechanisms determine election questions and no real federal question exists.
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Washington
Lewis McQuown
J. C. W. Beckham
Supreme Court of the Unied
Staten
Kentucky
Diamiss
Supreme Court
United States
Convassig Board
General Assembly
Supreme Court of the United States
Iowa Central Railroad Company
Iowa
Arkansas
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Indiana
Towa
Kansas
Mississippi
Missouri
North Carolina
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Tennessee
Whigiia
West Virginia
Board of Legislature
Arrowsmith
Arrowning
Supreme Court of the
Kennard Ve
Louisiana
Supreme Courts of
New York
Ohio
Migasour
Wisconsin
Court of Net
Supreme Board of Contest
IL da
Central Assembly
Mitchon
Taylor
Marnimond
Geserd Assembly
Keniuely
Danden
Laurel County
Taylor Returns to Silence Amid Fugitive Rumors
In Lexington Kentucky W S Taylor Puseved through the city to Washington then returned to Milenes limits. He arrived at the railroad station and took the Clasin Lake and Ohio train to Louisville. Local residents learned of his presence as authorities continue to manage the case and the court proceedings involving Cowes, Finter, Powers, Culton, and others.
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Lexington
Apr
Taylor
Frandsort
Washington
sLete Slinday
Executive Mansion
Clasin Lake
Ohio Trath
Louis Ville
Frinittort
Sky
Trial of Goebel murder suspects set for today in Frankfort
Seven accused in the Goebel murder case face arraignment in the circuit court at London Kentucky. Defendants include Caleb Powers Henry Esey Tur lat Whitler Jon Davis W H Colon Wharton Golden and Richard Gombea. Motions for change of venue are anticipated as witnesses prepare to testify and the hearing spans several days.
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Frankfors
Fransfort
William Goebel
Londow
Caleb Powers
Hery
Esey Turlat Whittler
Joni We Davis
W. OH Colon
Wharton Golden
Richard Gombea
Powers
Davia
Whitaker
Witnenes
Witnenstn
Nicaragua Canal Bill Heads For House Vote This Week
Washington notes forecast Congress will devote days to the Nicaragua canal measure in the House with two days of debate. The Army appropriation bill is slated for Monday and fortifications work may follow. The Senate will address Alaska and other bills amid opposition to Carter amendment and other motions. Tomorrow is District of Columbia Day.
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Touite
Nicaragua Canal
Turaday
Woednentay
Alosikon Cove
Andney McQuown
Gooernor Wicklum
Kentucky
United
Nicaragua
Washington
Senate
Hawley
Omort
Chandler
Clark
Mont
Baird
Louisiana
Friends of the Hay
Columbia
Imminent Buffalo Strike Paralyzes New York Central
Buffalo workers announce a strike deadline of 1 PM tomorrow demanding a uniform wage scale and reemployment of discharged union men. Railroad officials and city authorities hold emergency talks as mediation panel reports the strike could cripple nearly all eastern lines.
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Buffalo
N. Y
New York Gentral
Oder
Entral Eyateto
Bilfiajo
Board of Medation and Arbitration
Bull
Diebi
Cooper
Delhuoty
Webster
State Board of Mediation and Arbitration
Birikere
Rock Bottom
New York Central
Germany’s Gold Exits Curb Discount Rates Rise
Berlin reports reduced metal stock and higher bank discounts as gold shipments leave Germany. Private accounts show a 64,000,000 mark higher balance and a 70,000 mark drop in stocks, sparking discussions on policy. Bremen Chamber of Commerce seeks cooperation to fix the issue amid iron and coal sales. Imports from the United States rise while exports fall. Saxony mills lift prices. a new Shanghai to Manchow line is planned by North German Lloyd.
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Berlin
Pilehsing
Germany
Chamber of Commerce of
Bremen
Saxony
Pernaut
Imperia
United States
Sexon
North German
Lloyd Steamship Company
Shanghai
Mankow
Notable Deaths Across Cities Prompt Brief Notices
Short notices report the sudden death of Anton Coldney, banker and founder of Western Bank in Louisville. a telegram from Shanghai confirms the death of Missionary Ligpa Heyeoes. Mrs Warflein Clay of Lexington dies at an advanced age, mother of Bruins J. Clay. a Methodist conference in Chicago hints at broad crusade led by Bishop J M Thohurn and a possible proposal to the general conference.
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Louisville
Anton FF. Coldney
Lowieville
Peceident
Western Bank and Western Laurance Company
Atlanta
Shanghai
Misa Ligpa Heyeoes
Methodist Church
Mahion Hasgood
Lexington, Ky
Warflein Clay
Jugustus M. Clay, Ange
Whitehall
Bruins J. Clay
United States
Chicago
Meéliodam
J. M. Thohurn
Freight House Workers Vote to Strike
Tenipot 200 New York Central freight house employees announced plans to join the strike tomorrow. Additional unions join, including 200 Delaware Lackawanna and Western yard workers and 100 Western New York and Pennsylvania yard workers. Conductors trainmen and brakemen on the New York Central will not work, criticizing the tar inspection as inadequate for safety.
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Buffalo
No Y
Tenipot
New York Central Freight House
Fitteuna
Nigit Wer
Delaware
Lackawanna
Western Yard
New York
Pennsylvania
Airike
New York Central
Telegraphers Strike Aim Declared Unlikely by President Powell
President Powell of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers says there will be no sympathetic strike on Southern or Southern railroads. He urges settlement of road difficulties without a strike and notes existing moral and financial sympathy from operators on many lines.
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Powell
Atlanta
Pberatore
Petratee
Suburban Railroad Strike Impacts St Louis Suburbs
Twenty seven crews of the suburban railroad and a streetcar line ran to different parts of St Louis and DeSoto today after non union workers quickly filled vacancies.
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St. Louie
Estris Street
Cal
Rina
61. Louis
B n al Brith Meeting Struggles Over Delegates and Rules
The Bnai Brith grand lodge session opened with debate on delegation selection and future aims. Officials from New York and San Francisco led discussions on educational programs and organizational reforms as delegates convened in the auditorium.
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Elahomte
Daily Chronicle
Karke Siding
Btandard
Apne Lal
Suse
Dalgelly
Cottinianddes
Tmansvaal
Viritioh
Borra
Gwoorsi PolesCarew
Horr
Canavan
Aoera
Thabatichu
Dewey
W. S. Taylor
Gochel
UY Theas
Hearne
Richmond
Benly
Steele
Texas Polittos
Storey
Friends At
Vtoreign
Olivier Wononde
Chiriqwi
Beckham
Gobnel Murden
Congress
Carter
Lew Wallace
Turkey
Br. Strauss
Wallace
Strausstine
Will
Vo &True
Teleghaphers
Ottawa
Spain
Hood
Sarsaparilty
Nhe
Cawthong
Geran
Less
Roumania
Order of
Binal Brith
Austria
Sin Francisco
Itanpeters
Sigmund Borgen
Barllis
Victoria Brahm
Diernatl
B. Wolfe
Nat Strauss Jeans
Jacob Furthyr
Wormer
Scranton
Pasbaum
San Francisco
Adolph
Jacques Luem Montgomery
Mound Borgen
Phorminate
Julius Bein Ob
J. Newton Hathaway
Hathaway
Fry Mall
J. Newton
Alame
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