Intercepted retreat reshapes South African campaign
London reports Major Weston halted Gen Joubert near Bloemfontein and blocked his southward move with 3000 troops. Boer resistance dissolves in southern Free State as leaders favor self governing British rule. Military estimates project Roberts with 80,000 and Buller with 40,000 by Vaal river, while arbitration judges prepare a printed verdict within weeks.
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Likely Natal fighting to resume as movements unfold
London reports Gen. Warrens division has rejoined Buller after reaching Durban en route to Cape Colony. An outflanking drive through Zulu land appears imminent. Reports place Gen. Joubert at Brandfort or Biggarsberg as Roberts builds a rail link to Norval's Pont and Bethulie to sustain forces for ongoing struggles.
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Free State Government Moves to Kroonstad
Gen Joubert praised British courage yet said Mausers mowed them down as Bloemfontein fell. State Sec Reitz announced the Free State government seat has been transferred to Kroonstad after burghers retired northward.
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Gatacre Occupies Rethulie After Crossing Orange River
London dispatch reports from Lord Roberts that Gen Gatacre crossed the Orange River and occupied Rethulie early yesterday after marching into the city. The War Office provided details of troop movements including Pole-Carew and a small infantry party deploying by trains, with supply and engineering support arranged to cooperate with Gatacre.
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Delagoa Bay Delay Explained by Foreign Gazette
The Pall Mail Gazette explains delays surrounding a Delawon Hay event blaming official correspondence from the United States minister to Switzerland. The piece notes formal representations from the state department and an official priest's reply to the government.
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Delawon Hay
Fae Mall
Cnme
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Cronje Sails for St Helena with Paardeberg Prisoners
London dispatch says General Cronje sailed for St Helena tonight from Cape Town accompanied by all the Paardeberg prisoners. The report notes the journey was made with a Cape Town special and timing indicated March 15.
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Cape Town
Cronje
London
Will Allow the Intervention of No Power in South Africa
In the House of Commons A J Balfour stated that Britain would not accept any foreign intervention in South African affairs. He cited a US note seeking friendly aid to end hostilities, conveyed via Lord Salisbury, and noted cheers from Irish members as the reading passed.
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William Redmond
United States
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Balfour
Redmond
Lord Salisbury
Mr. Hay
Pretoria
South African Republic
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Mr. White
War of Extermination Declares War Critics Unite
London March 15 The executive committee of a self organized group opposing the war publishes a resolution. It says the premier's reply to Presidents Kruger and Steyn exposes truth that the war aims at destroying the independence of the Dutch Commonwealths. It vows a future united protest by all who oppose the war.
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Kruger
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Free State Burghers Surrender at Bloemfontein
London reports from Bloemfontein dated March 1 that civil authorities chose to surrender Monday. Steyn was pressed by Frazer, but the late president refused to yield, while troops of the Sixth division marched forty miles in twenty seven hours, many burghers surrendering. Some flee home others trek east or north with cattle. Bloemfontein appears relieved rather than tired as Jeanis travels to seek independence support.
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Bloemfontein
Steyn
Frazer
Jeanis
Free State
Pretoria reform hints delayed by Lord Malisbury telegram
London dispatch reports Reits's statements published in the republic but not sent to Lord Baliebury. State officers say reforms and concessions are ready until the telegram arrives. A high official quips better half a loaf than none, yet better none than a fellow catch.
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Fragmentary 19th Century Note From Lochaber
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a leg ache and ointment use, noting Dean's Ointment and a reference to Lochaber. The text is incomplete and lacks clear events or names beyond these scattered terms.
Roberts Enters Bloemfontein Unopposed in 1900
March 13 Bloemfontein reports Lord Roberts moved into the Free State capital with General Kelly-Kenny and General Colville. A skirmish occurred as French cut rail and telegraphs. Deputation announced surrender, Roberts pledged protection, then ordered the First brigade to secure the town amid British troops and staff arriving.
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State Secretary Reite Defends Internal Policy Claims
Pretoria March 14 State Secretary Reite stoutly refuted Lord Balichurr s argument in the reply to the Bloemfontein joint note. The Piritieh government after the Hicemfontein conference sought to enforce internal governance by threats and imported troops in great numbers breaching a London convention.
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Turmoil and War Signals in Europe and Africa
Fragmentary OCR notes recount tensions as Britain readies forces and calls reserves while British leaders signal war, Milner refuses, and Transvaal and German moves draw scrutiny. Armaments and papers surface in conference records as the hunt for warnings continues amid rising crisis.
Americans Present at Buckingham Palace Drawing Room
The Princess of Wales hosted the second drawing room of the season for the queen. Attendees included Mrs. Laffayette de Friese and Elise Idali ford of New York, Mrs. Jos ia Pierce and Mise Tierse, American residents in London, plus Mr. Henry White and other embassy members from the United States Charge dAffaires.
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Lafayette de Friese
Elise Idaliford
New York
Josiah Pierce
Mise Tierse
United Bates
Henry White
Praise for Cronie Speech at Cape Town Town Hall
The report from Cape Town in March records Land Methu en praising Cronje from Kimberley while noting enemies used dastardly tricks. He asserts no error in war and stresses restraint amid vindictive currents.
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France’s Delcasse Says Powers Can’t Intervene In South Africa
Paris March 15 The French foreign minister told the Senate that the two republics sought intervention by powers but telegrams between Britain and the republics show such intervention is now almost impossible He denied France refused to aid Russia in pursuing peace The remarks contrast with earlier cordial relations and hint at the limits of external mediation during the South African crisis.
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M. Delouvee
State action moves against oleomargarine makers in Vermont
In Burlington Vermont on March 16 authorities began prosecutions for manufacturing and selling oleomargarine as a butter substitute. Grocers had been buying the “best creamer butter” at 18 cents per pound, while legitimate butter sold for 2% cents. Large shipments and aggressive pricing aimed to create demand for the fake product statewide.
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Thorne
Hurlington
Stulland
Hypnotized Wife Testifies in Dinsmore Murder Trial
Mrs. Lane, veiled and spectacles covered, testified that Frank Dinsmore hypnotically influenced her to consent to killing her husband and Fred Lane to marry him. She admitted prior improper relations and that the plot was proposed in September and October, with threats to her life if she spoke.
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Neb
Frank Dinsmore
Fred Lane
Dinsmore
Stac
Smallest Man in the Army Serves Proudly at Columbus Post
Private Smitha, a member of Co G Seventh Regiment, is just over five feet tall yet boasts a long service record. Enlisting as a drummer boy in 1872, he transferred to the line after proving his exemplary conduct and campaigns, including Spanish American War service, and faces retirement after more months of duty.
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