Trial of Lieutenant Cardia in Pretoria Coup Plot
The Pretoria court martial continued as Lieutenant Hans Cardia faced charges of parole breach and plotting to kidnap Lord Roberts and seize British officers. Witnesses described a cipher from General Botha and a plan to abduct the Commandant-General behind Beckett’s Kopje, with currents of a broader Transvaal crisis unfolding at Spits Kop and Barberton.
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Hans Cardia
State Actilery
Prete
Ytatarday
Brealdog
Roberta
Game
Sconaed
Sto Sresidenh
Machiojin Ta
Spits Kop
Lydenburg
Vic
Barberton
Kruger
Delagoa Bay
da Wet
Sud
Double Tennin
Kitchener
Hann Carona
Pretoria
Hoon ‘Marshell
Royal Artillery
South Africa
Cardos
Datoik
Cardna
Europe
Cardo
Lord Roberts
Botha
Beckett
Ceylon
Wutci
Covnpiracy
Dabav
Imperial Transvaal Police
Kruger Mornin
Jin
Boos Ander
de ‘Wot
Lord Kitchener
Fara
Lant
Burtenburg
Dey Wet
Hoare
Frederick Carrington
Malmani
Zoerant
Honter
Naltien
Cablegrams Report Three Killed and Wounded
A dispatch notes three killed and three wounded amid reports from the warfront. Emperor William of Germany praised Waldernes appointing as Generalissimo of the International balance, urging unity and peace prospects for the theater in Balcheng Manchuria where Chinese troops suffered heavy losses and prisoners were taken.
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William
Germany
Aldersee
China
Caar
Waldernes
International Farcen
Hid
Mbar
Balcheng
Manchuria
Chivers
Ludo
Boaeré
Hiv
Punishment Proclaimed for Oath Breakers in Pretoria
At Pretoria on Saturday Lord Roberts announced a proclamation punishing oath breakers of neutrality with death or imprisonment. All unwilling to swear neutrality would be prisoners of war and could be transported. Buildings aiding Boers may be razed. the army hailed the proclamation loudly.
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Pretoria
Lord Roberts
De Wet Quietly Probes Baden-Powell Strength
Fragmentary report describes General Baden-Powell’s position near Reneamen district. Commandant De Wet sent officers under a truce flag to seek surrender and learn garrison strength. He realized the fort was too strong and shifted northern march while shadowing Baden-Powell.
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Baden-Powel
Solds Commando Nok
Reneamen
de Wet
Baden-Powell
Forse
An Wat
Badeosowell-w
Do Wat
Enterlo Scourge Inquest Commission Appointed
The Government appoints a Royal Commission to inquire into the cause of a mysterious scourge effecting the nation and to report on the best means of prevention. The commission will investigate origins, spread, and remedies to curb the threat.
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Ooath
Roberts Proclamation Contested in Lurghers Conflict
In August 71 Lonnox reports a bomber from Lurghers seeking protection after surrender and denouncing Lord Roberts proclamation as unacted and designed to curb Hour vengeance. Commandant South was wounded in the abdomen in a skirmish northeast of the area.
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Lonnox
Lord
Roberts
Hareh
Commandant South
Queenslander’s Death and Punishment Reported
The text notes a Queenslander’s death from enteria fever at Pretoria and mentions a punishment after an offense with two reais more affecting. Details are fragmented and unclear in the OCR. The item presents a distant colonial justice scene and a fatal illness in a provincial context.
Boers Surprised by Dragoon Ambush at Drift Farm
The Dally News correspondent reports a clash at Bouncee Drift where 13 Boers faced a Dragoon squad. Fire opened when attackers approached within ten yards. Captain Reynolds and two Boers were hit as Dragoon soldiers returned fire. fourteen Dragoons went missing and Reynolds sustained minor wounds.
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Dally Sons
Cebus Beye Tuvgre
Reynolda Ohns
Dragoons
Dow
Cptain Reynolds
Obituary notes on Sir Malcalus Peuser and colonial leadership
The obituary records the death of Sir Malcalus Peuser and outlines Braser’s career as First Agent-General for West Anatruia appointed in 1893. It notes his role at the inauguration of responsible government and tenure as colonial secretary, plus acting administrator during Sir F Napier Brome’s absence and other reform positions in the colony.
New York Riot Alarm After Police Killings
A riot erupted in New York yesterday following the murder of four policemen by unknown assailants. The violent clash left several people injured as authorities faced a hostile demonstration tied to the event.
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Lospor
New York
West Australia News Roundup Airs Labor Vetting and Deaths
Paura August 1 The Labor Party vetects Mr G F Pearce to stand for the Metropolitan Suburban Province a long associated labor figure Mr Pearce. William Boyle of Coolgardie dies at Perth Hospital. No frost reports politics unsettled as third party backs the Government. August 2 Premier and AG note Sir Malcolm Fraser death. flags at half mast in Perth. Fraser kin listed. investigations cite police case against Inspector Barley and son. Fremantle mails report Barley case dismissed. Sir Alfred Milner warns of scarce fruit donations for Africa front. Milner refuses resignation info.
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Paura
Labor Party
G. F. Peerce
Pearce Fox
Labor
Gooth
Australia
William Boyle
Coolgardie
Perth
Nothije Frost
Pigsne
Panra
Aggent-Ganeral
Malcolm Fraser
Mra Murty
Bishop Parry
Hugh Prose
Beverley
Fred Fraser
Fred Fraser, of Vol Indice
Frem
Alfred Milner
Wendera
Africa
Cablegrams from China Describe Allied Actions and Chinese Defenses
A lengthy dispatch from Lonnow details British transports recalled to Wu-huai with aims to block Allied advance. It reports Chinese digging 10,000 tons of earth near Peking to flood the Pei-to river and hinder progress. Allies reportedly entered Pishue without Chinese expec tations. Japanese forces and British troops are coordinating actions around Shanghai and Peking as Imperial Court and foreign powers adjust to the conflict.
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Lonnow
Wei-hai-wei
Wu-aing
Huo-heien
Peking
Anie Chang
Shanghai
Cuetolaw
Willesdey
Momey Lux
Lega Fiona
Ford
Toklo
Gi Hang Chang
Japan
Wat
Tuan
Kang-yi
Hon-Toung
Cham
Ohio
Empech
Kewig Haw
Sone Ma
Li Ping Hong
Wang-ter
Sesmour
Uma
Bixware
Pyingying
Korea
Emperor of Kenen Haa
Nessage
Russians Defeat the Chinese in Encircled Maneuver
Fragmentary report notes Russian forces under General Rennekampf breaking Chinese lines near Manchu areas. The siege tension eased as Russians maneuvered under cover, advancing positions amid surrounding thrusts.
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Lownas
Rennekampf
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Transvaal
DE Whi
Neer Krugers-torp
Pau A Dawa
Queensland
West Australia
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