Peace in South Africa Ends War as King Edward Receives Cable
The London crowd learns of Lord Kitchener's surrender cable after two years of war. King Edward and Milner respond with notes of thanks as South Africa moves toward peace. Crowds cheer outside Buckingham Palace and near St Paul’s Cathedral as newspapers, hawkers, and public officials relay the news.
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City
Sunday Silence Delays State Department Message on Peace Terms
Report notes no official communique has reached Washington regarding the armistice talks with Britain. London rejoices over news of a possible end to the war with South Africa and North Africa trade outcomes seen as favorable to American exports.
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South Africa
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Chelal Gotlee
Myr
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Foreign Office
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Notulag
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Associated Press
North Africa
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Boer Relief Commission Reacts to Capitulatio of the Doors
Chairman Heard the news in Chicago and six rejoice as the Boer relief fund commission leader speaks of the end of the struggle. He warns of ongoing suffering, price issues, and rebuild costs while urging heed to the aftermath and future cooperation. Montreal reports a public reaction with church bells and prayers.
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Chicago
Jane L.peter van Vilvalingen
Boece Relief Fund
Commisste
End of South African War Celebrated in St Jeles
The congregation in St Jeles gathered for a service of thanksgiving. Lord Kitchener's campaigns were praised as the war ended. The mood was one of broad rejoicing.
National Thanksgiving Day Echoes From London and Pretoria
Reports describe a national day of thanks as news from South Africa flows to Britain. Clergy and leaders debate surrender terms while the public anticipates a peaceful transition and reconciliation across the empire.
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Boer War Reflections Highlight Peaceful Celebration Toward Rebuilding
The article notes Boer commandos in the Cape Colony and elsewhere not at the conference. It praising British soldiers and calls for calm in victory as the nation shifts toward peacetime goals. It quotes Daily Graphle and Standard urging restraint and measured jubilation.
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Cape Colony
King Edward Coronation Declared Public Holiday in Boer Country
Pretoria reports a proclamation making King Edward's coronation a public holiday starting June 1 this year. The document, issued after peace terms were signed, states interest on bonds of the Transvaal republic would be paid through the war, with new holidays beginning on coronation dates June 11 and June 22.
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Pretoria
Kruger
Bidward
Dominion Capital to Celebrate War Ending
Jubilant Canadians plan a major celebration in Mtowa Ontario after peace news from South Africa. A ten minute bell toll, demonstrations, and a royal salute mark the mood. A public display of fireworks, a street parade, and a half holiday for schools are planned with flags raised on buildings.
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South Africa
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