British advance plans amid Boer resistance near Bloemfontein
London reports Lord Roberts moving 10,000 troops toward Glen ten miles north of Bloemfontein with a tentative start next Monday. Stores accumulate at Bloemfontein as Milner scouts civil governance, while Boer leader Joubert draws praise in foreign papers.
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London
Lord Roberts
Glen
Bloemfontein
War Office
Kroonstadt
Transvaal
Free State
Thaba Nehu
Philippelis
Fauresmith
Jagersfontein
Alfred Milner
Chamberlain
Joubert
Tugela
Pietermaritsburg
Hillyard
Batcourt
Barton
Moor River
White
Foreign Office
Daily Chronicle
Portugal
Beira
Rhodesia
Masa- Keesa
Umtan
Pretoria
Kruger
Lyndenburg
Johannesburg
Natal
Dundee
Kroon
Olivier Kaelen Orobler
Lemner
Traine
Turghere
Hicemfontein
Ti Ie
Dewet
Unclear fragment notes orders by telephase to address inquiry
A fragment from a 19th century notice references John P. Quis or Quivs and orders by telephase. The readable text mentions costs, cords, farms, and a local bridge but remains incomplete and non-specific about actions or dates.
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John P. Quivs
Pretoria in Mourning For General Joubert
General Joubert died last night at 11.80 o clock after a stomach ailment, plunging Pretoria into mourning. Piet Joubet, the Transvaal commandant-general, born in Cape Colony about 68 years ago, rose from little schooling to become a feared native campaigner and Kruger ally. He organized the South African army into 17 departments, turning every farm into a trained soldier’s home base.
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Pretoria
Joubert
P. J. Joubert
Transvaal
Piet Joubet
Slian Piet
Slim Peter
South Africa
Cape Colony
Orange Free State
Hess
Natal
South African Republic
Paul Kruger
Jovvert the Man Sincere Tributes in London Papers
London March reports tributes to General Joubert from various papers. The notices praise his honesty and straight dealing, while discussing his role and the impact of his career. A separate dispatch notes Kruger's claim that Russia will not command, hinting at broader wartime shifts.
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London
Joubert
Trenevaal
Kolee
Reepert
Vehmen
Funeral plans shift as state honors contemplated
Fragmentary report notes Gamal tecker died of peritonitis. Funeral planned for tomorrow with government pleading for a period of temporary interment. A state funeral is under consideration amid broader national mourning.
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London
Wey Baye
Y .T Pr
Img
Gamal Tecker
Thurader
Jewber
Politician Foresees Change in South African Command
The article notes a mausoleum on a farm and predicts Gen. Louis Botha, then commanding in Natal, will likely succeed in chief command. It frames a transition in leadership and the potential reshaping of regional power.
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Louis Botha
Natal
Transvaal government seizes portion of gold reserve
Pretoria reports the Transvaal government has commandeered a portion of the gold reserve of all banks. Gold bars have been pledged as security totaling about 300000 pounds.
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Transvaal
Pretoria
Soldier and gentleman Joubert praised by White
London reports Sir George White, who led Ladysmith defense, said Gen Joubert was a soldier and a gentleman and a brave honorable opponent in a Cape Town speech. White sails for England. Boer peace envoys Wolmarans Fischer Wessels head to Berlin and Naples next month before New York via Kaiser.
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Joubert
London
George White
Ladysmith
Cape Town
Sir Geo. White
England
Berlin
Messrs. Wolmarans
Fischer and
Wessels
St. Petersburg
Associated Press
Foreign Office
Naples
Kaiser
New York
Benin
Brussels
Russia
Militia Rifles Leader Hails War Efforts In Britain
Lord Wolseley at the Militia Rifle Association meeting lauded Britain’s South African War progress. He cited the large army, Cardwell’s system, and the militia’s pivotal role with 900 officers and 30 militia battalions in South Africa, plus 27 000 militiamen joining regulars since 1887 88.
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London
Militia Rifle Association
Lord Wolseley
Great Britain
Lord Cardwell
South Africa
Firing on Mafeking Reported in British Despatches
London reports a heavy bombardment of Mafeking on Monday March 3 with a spirited defense. Despatches note Boer forces at Drakensberg reconnoitering and limited entrenchment work, while Crovelarr’s force transfers northward. Moors in the Nesal border area number about 10,000 under arms.
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London
Daily Mall
Saya
Michael Davitt
Kruger
Maritsvuty
Drakensberg
Nesal
Eouth
Kircometedt
Lowrence Mery
Villehote de Marech
Tegies
Hick Ie
Vitalin
England's Policy Divides to Dominate Says Steyn
London reports from Lourenco Marques quote a Times correspondent describing Steyn's circular on Lord Roberts proclamation. The note accuses the British of attempting to seduce the Free State, warns of disloyalty rewards, and claims attempts to divide Afrikander unity. It cites arrests, military drafts, and ammunition shortages as proof of planning and insurrection, with Pretoria influence and looming mine threats.
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London
the Times
Lourenzo Marques
Steyn
Lord Roberts
South Africa
Free State
Transvaal
Republic
Jacobsdal
Bloemfontein
Reitz
Fischer
Pretoria
Colony in Bad Way Near La Gloria
Governor General Wood receives Major Hatfield report on the La Gloria colony near Puerto Principe. Roads inland through swampy terrain hinder access. 175 colonists live in tents under poor sanitary conditions. The land is wooded but fertile when cleared. rations are costly and irregular. The colonists lack deeds, payments lapsed, and the company is accused of broken promises and mismanagement. A second report will cover former colonists at Puerto Principe and Nuevitas.
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Havana
Wood
Hatfield
Eighth Cavalry
Puerto Principe
la Gloria
Tenta
Tix Aleer
Nuevitas
Fire on Steamer Manchester Commerce at Halifax
A blaze aboard the steamship Manchester Commerce, arriving from Manchester, is blamed on spontaneous combustion in a damaged freight. Crew fought the fire, stabilized cargo, and sought medical help for a child with croup as the vessel awaited further assistance. Local doctors aided during the emergency.
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Manchester
Halifax
March
Manchester Commerce
Honduras Company of Georgia Sues Honduras Syndicate in Jersey Suit
In Trenton on March 28 a bill filed in the third circuit by the Honduras company of Georgia against the Honduras syndicate of New Jersey seeks to declare the syndicate a trustee for the Georgia firm. It contends the Honduras company was formed in 1895 to develop Honduran estates and finance projects, and that eight Georgia subsidiary companies were created to promote land, mining, railways, and harbor improvements. The suit alleges the syndicate took over the contract with the Honduran government in April 1897 and asks the court to transfer all rights to the Honduras company and have the syndicate account for profits.
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Trenton
N. J
United States Circuit Court
Third District
Honduras Company
Honduras
Commercial Bank of
State of
Georgia
Gulf of Mexico
Bay of Fonseca
Honduras Syndicate
Government of
Lynchers Trial in Virginia Roils Emporia Case
Richmond March 28 The Emporia lynching of O Grady and Cotton to be a major Virginia judicial inquiry. Public sentiment condemns the act and demands a vigorous prosecution. witnesses include a county judge and the Commonwealth's attorney who witnessed the hanging. Governor offers military guards to prosecutors. unsure sheriff will request protection and governor may face reversal.
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Richmond
Emporia
O'Grady
Cotton
Virginia
Greensville
Grant
American Coal Shipment Marks Japan United States Trade Advance
Chicago reports the first shipment of 60 tons of American coal to Japan with 989 tons aboard the steamer Needles arriving at Nagasaki. The event sets a new commercial precedent between Japan and the United States as officials discuss trading terms and import costs amid fluctuating prices.
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Chicago
T. Fujita
Japan
Needles
Nagasaki
Jean
United States
Tate
Watson Leaves Manila for Mong Kona Mission
Sear Admiral Watson aboard the Brooklyn has departed Manila for Mong Kona on a mission. Details are scant as the departure is announced without further timetable or destination specifics.
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Manila
Watson
Mong Kona
J and Senators Travel Havens March Departure
United States Senators Pett Owen and Teller departed for Temee aboard the Caled Siatee steamer, traveling with Havens as they set sail on the voyage.
Doan's Kidney Pills Proclaimed By Lowell Resident
A Lowell citizen Mrs A L Macrae reports rapid lasting relief from an aching back after using Doan's Kidney Pills. She purchased them at Ellingwood Co corner Merrimack Central streets. The ad notes the remedy strengthens kidneys and cures kidney disease. Sold by all dealers 50 cents mailed from Foster Milburn Buffalo NY sole US agents.
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Dean
Lowell
A. L. Macrae
Royal Street
Ellingwood & Co
Merrimack
Central Streets
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
U. S
Doan’s
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