Boers Clash With British Force at Driefontein
London report details a Boer defense at Driefontein with kopjes and a water pan aiding defense while British infantry charged with bayonets. Lord Roberts condemns white flag abuse as a key issue. deaths and casualties total about 15 677 to date.
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London
War Office
Driefontein
Abrahams Kraal
Poplar Grove
Bloemfonten
Orange River
Pertusberg
Lord Roberts
Durban
Pomeroy
Helpmakaar
Col. Bethune
Biggarsberg
Mafeking
Boers Routed At Driefontein In British Advance
British forces under General Kelly Kenny and General Broadwood engaged Boer positions in the Driefontein kopjes near Bloemfontein. After a day of heavy fighting with five regiments and artillery, the Boers withdrew last night with 40 prisoners taken and several dead left behind. Australians and New South Wales mounted infantry supported the pursuit as the British closed in, leaving no Boer in sight by dawn.
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Driefontein
Orange Free State
Broadwood
Bloemfontein
New South Wales Mounted Infantry
Tucker
Prettisberg
Kelly-Kenny
Gahow
Abraham
Kraal
French
Porter
Kruger
Driefontein Casualties Reported by Lord Roberts
A War Office despatch from Driefontein reports 102 dead and 20 prisoners for the Boers, with names of killed including Captain Lomax of the Welsh Regiment and Mr. McKartie attached to the Indian civilian corps. Wounded officers listed include Lieut Ronald and Captain Broadwood, among others, with several in critical condition.
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London
Driefontein
War Office
Lomax
Mr. McKartie
Ruffe
Wan' Beg
Ronald
Torkingteon
Truce Flag News From London March War Office Report
The war office dispatches inform that port troops are in position as Kruser and Mega coordinate in London. Messages mention movements near the Orange Free State and Boers in the region. A clash or negotiation appears imminent as forces align and rumors of reinforcements surface amid tense conditions.
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London
March
War Office
Orange Free Fate
Booth African
Grote
Witte Gag
Menai
Beiine
Telegram on breach of war conventions near Driefontein
A telegram reports a clash east of Driefontein farm where officers and men were wounded after troops ignored a white flag. It notes explosive bullets found in Cronje's laager and accuses such actions of violating war usages and the Geneva convention, with a copy sent to the sender's government for neutral powers.
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Kepje
Driefontein Farm
Mysel
Cronje
White Flag Treachery Report From Driefontein Date
A Daily Mail despatch from Asvogel Kop dated today claims Lord Roberts witnessed white flag treachery at Driefontein. The report says Welsh troops charged as Boers raised the flag and surrendered, an English officer advanced to receive surrender and was struck by a Boer volley.
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London
Daily Mail
Asvogel Kop
Driefontein
Lord Roberts
At Bayonet's Point in Driefontein Advance
A London despatch from Lord Roberts to the war office dated March 11 reports the march through difficult country. Despite enemy resistance, Allied troops reached their destination, with General Kelly-Kenny's division, including the Welsh and Essex battalions, driving the Boers from two strong positions at the bayonet point.
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London
Driefontein
War Office
Lord Roberts
Kelly-Kenny
Essex
Mafeking’s Peril Reported From Lourenzo Marques
A Daily Mail dispatch from Lourenzo Marques cites Boer reports that Mafeking’s fall is certain amid heavy fighting. Boers shell the town from captured forts as Col Baden-Powell clears natives, then the Boers drive them back. A final assault is anticipated to lift burgher spirits.
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London
Daily Mall
Lourenzo Marques
Mafeking
Baden-Powell
Held Their Position Col Bethune Falla to Dislodge the Boers
The Natal Mercury carries a despatch from Greytown dated today. A force composed of Hethune's mounted infantry the mounted Rifles and the Natal police with three Maxim guns under Col Hethune reached Pomeroy. The following morning Boer reply opened fire and a general engagement followed with the Boers using tactics as the fight continued.
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Durban
Natal Mercury
Greytown
Hethune
Mounted Rifles
Natal Police
Pomeroy
Bors
Artillery and heavy fire mark Tugela action
Col Bethune withdrew south of the Tugela after recognizing dislodging the Boers would need more than infantry. One man was wounded. Boer losses are said to be considerable amid heavy firing on both sides and exchanges near the front.
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Col. Bethune
Tugela
British advance to Bloemfontein closes Boer siege
From Asvogel Kop dated March 11 the march to Bloemfontein continues with no Boers sighted. The British are 26 miles from Bloemfontein. A Boer prisoner says the siege of Mate king has been raised.
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London
Daily News
Asvogel Kop
Bloemfontein
Mateking
Foreign Consuls Called Into Conference at Pretoria
Pretoria dispatch reports Kruger and Steyn seeking peace from Lord Salisbury with condition that independence of the two republics be respected and rebels punished. Foreign consuls were summoned to invite their powers' intervention to curb further bloodshed.
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London
Daily Mail
Pretoria
Kruger
Steyn
Lord Salisbury
Influx of Outlanders to Lourenco Marques Amid Transvaal Unrest
London report notes British and German outlanders flocking to Lourenco Marques from the Transvaal as insecurity grows. The Times correspondent cites flooding in several Johannesburg mines after the government forbade pumping, signaling instability and concern for mining operations.
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London
the Times
Lourenzo Marques
Transvaal
Johannesburg
Prisoners Tunneling Under Simonstown Lines
London report says Boer prisoners at Simonstown were found boring a tunnel beneath the camp lines. Work had made considerable progress before discovery.
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London
Cape Town
The
Standard
Simonstown
Rebels Weakening as Surrenders Reported Across Border
From Cape Town to Aliwal North and Herschel the rebels are laying down arms in large numbers. Boers along the border are in straits subsisting on rye coffee and bread. Many rebels reported killed in a major clash at Lady Grey with thousands considering surrender to Gen Brabrant.
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Cape Town
Lady Grey
Herschel
Aliwal
Free State
Brabrant
The Daughter of Erasman produced at Royal Theatre
Berlin in March Herr Wildenbrach III presents drama The Daughter of Erasman set in the Reformation era at the Royal Theatre. Half the le hat man le heir to come from indigestion. Hardeck Bleed Bit tere strengthens and tones the stomach, makes indigestion impossible.
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Berlin
Anglophobia in Paris Press Raises War Fears
Paris reports a wartime mood in parts of the press linking a possible Anglo French clash to Chamberlain and British imperialists. La Siecle attacks anti-Republican presses and M Yves Guyot warns of treachery. Officials caution that animosity could harm relations while France readies colonies and stores for defense.
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Paris
M. Yves Guyot
England
la Siecele
France
Lord Cromer
India
Brighton
London
United States
Canada
Associated Press
Great Britain
Transvaal
Algeria
Tunis
Tonquin
Madagascar
West Indian Islands
Senegal
Dakar
Pageria
Bizerta
Gibraltar
Russia Hints War as Sebastopol Rushes Supplies
London reports renewed Russian warlike activity provoking ministerial unease while Sebastopol authorities speed supplies of arms and ammunition amid growing tension. The Evening Journal note dated March 10 cites dispatches stressing concealment of alarm and intensified mobilization near Sebastopol.
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New York
the Evening Journal
London
Russia
Sebastopol
Golden Medical Discovery Promises Digestive Help
A fragmented OCR passage touts a product named Golden Medical Discovery. It claims to aid digestion and nutri tion, improving absorption and overall health. It references organs like the stomach liver and heart, presenting promotional language typical of patent medicine era advertising.
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Tom
Rika
de. Pierce
Warlike preparations reported at Sebastopol from cipher code
A Lloyds publication noted urgent moves secretly under way as Russia readied for war. The alert followed a Sed Dastapol coded message indicating Russia’s preparations at Sebastopol, with Lloyds seeking committee confirmation on the cipher.
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Lloyd's
Lloyd’s
Nessus
Sloyge
Sed Dastapol
Russia
Lovd’s
Sebastapol
Queen’s Visit to Confer Titles on City Officials
London report notes Lord Salisbury informed the lord mayor that the Queen intends to confer a baronetcy on A J Newton and knighthoods on high officers William Purdie Trevor and Alfred Henry Bevan. The action honors the city’s war services and follows royal visit custom.
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London
Lord Salisbury
A. J. Newton
William Purdie Trelor
Alfred Henry Bevan
American Losses In Philippines Reported In Paris
Paris newspapers publish a sensational statement from Philippine agent Agoncillo claiming 6989 American soldiers killed and 17,349 wounded between February and November 1899. Disclaimers note figures as likely exaggerated and not including disease losses.
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Paris
Philippines
Agoncillo
Trains Change Departures From Lowell Depot October 22 1899
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railway announces updated daily and Sunday departure times from Lowell Middlesex Street Depot for Taunton, New Bedford, Newport, Providence, Pawtucket, Marlboro, South Framingham and way stations. Connections at South Framingham with Boston and Albany for Worcester and the west. at Concord Junction with Fitchburg. The 6.25 p m train links with the Stoning ton line to New York City and the south and west. Sundays see 7.15 a m departures to South Framingham Mansfield Pawtucket Providence and stations. Signed Peter Clark and A C Kendall.
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Middlesex Street
Taunton
New Bedford
Newport
Providence
Pawtucket
Marlboro
South Framingham
Way
Boston
Albany R. R
Worcester
Springfield
Albany
Concord Junction
Fitchburg R. R
Stonington
New York City
Mansfield
Peter Clark
A. C. Kendall
Probable Loss of the Steamer Planet Mercury
Halifax Nova Scotia March 11. A deck plank 2 feet long was found in Lobster Bay between Tusket and Pubnico by tug Wanda while searching for the steamer Planet Mercury. Locals think the vessel is likely wrecked near Seal Island north east of the area, with all hands believed lost. Shipping Master Bligh reported no crew news from Sansea.
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N. S
Wanda
Pubico
Cape Sable
Lobster Bay
Bligh
Sansea
Mercury
Boston and Maine Rail Schedule Revisions 1899
Corrected timetable details show train departures from Merrimack Street Depot Lowell for Boston and other destinations. It lists numerous times, prices, and stations including Middlesex Street Lowell, Lawrence, Salem, Newburyport, Portland, Lewiston, Rockland, and Quebec with Sunday patterns and miscellaneous notes.
Life Saving Crew Boards Schooner Off Orleans
Chatham March 11 an unknown three masted schooner was seen off Orleans signaling distress. The Orleans life saving crew boarded at dawn but gale winds and exposure hindered progress toward Vineyard Haven. The vessel anchored near Pollock Rip with sails blown away and likely damage and possible leakage. Crew remains aboard keeping a sharp watch.
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Chatham
Orleans
Vineyard Haven
Pollock Rip
Massachusette Bay
Gardiner To Defend Title In March Boxing Meet
George Gardiner seeks new challengers to build his reputation after beating George Byers for the title at Hartford. He is set to defend against Jack Burke at the Kirkland Club on Wednesday night March 14, with both boxers expected to deliver a strong contest as Gardiner continues his plan to meet all contenders.
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Gardiner
George Byers
Hartford
Jack Burke
Kirtlant Club
New England
Daniner
Nurke
Beantie
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