Cablegrams Strike at Obincas Front Lines
Report notes attacks on the Obincas from flanks and rear with Boar Krups and many excel lantans captured in the engagement.
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Newspaper
Menzies Miner
Location
Menzies, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 25, 1900
Page
4
Report notes attacks on the Obincas from flanks and rear with Boar Krups and many excel lantans captured in the engagement.
M Deloss Franch Almister for Pont Amain advised at a banquet that the Allied powers should avoid exclusive demands and pursue limited cooperation. The remarks stressed unity and cautious diplomacy among the allied nations during postwar negotiations.
Amid telegraphic outages with Peking, Dowager Erapreas is detained by Prince Yong in a tense scene. Allies bombard the area as fighting continues, with unclear casualty details and ongoing clashes reported in the theater.
An article notes eight Americans wounded during a military incident in Peking on the 16th inst as General Chalin watered grounds at the American Legation in the evening, reflecting tense hostilities and diplomatic exposure.
A brief, unclear note from South Africa references allied leaders and postwar sentiment. It mentions Peking and observers in India, with scattered phrases about congratulations and telegraph messages. The fragmentary text lacks coherent events or named individuals.
Reuter reports from St Petersburg that leading Roaman newspapers, reflecting the majority view in the empire, urge Runsie to refrain from further armed intervention in China. They recommend focusing on frontier defense and protecting the Manchurian railway.
A fragmented account describes fires in Peking with Rear Admiral Broce said to be at Ci fu amid the turmoil. The unnamed brig and the shaky inner city scene reflect a chaotic period as observers note flames and unrest in the capital.
After an Indian transport faltered under fire, about 150 French marines landed at Shanghai. The action followed a tense standoff, with naval forces deploying to secure the port amid rising tensions in the region.
A garbled report states Salisbury refuses to negotiate with Lord Tirtlosed over antiale aid and Chinese troop movements while the Foreign Minister travels toward Tien-tain, delaying any potential talks and keeping tension high.
Fragmentary report from Victoria describes William Lucroft, 28, found dead on a railway near Newmerket after telling his wife of intent to kill himself. It references Michael Percy Spence’s probate, Hawthorn assets, and Queen Margaret Company figures, but readers see jumbled figures and incomplete details.
Wax lost in the snow located the pair yesterday in pitiable condition. They were frostbitten and not expected to recover, injuries severe and sustained in the cold. Authorities report rescuers found them near the trail.
Synway reports by August 19 the government plans declare two black suspects ax and law a. authorities tighten surveillance on Governor's brothers and seek fugitives after a fatal incident. police scour countryside. trackers pressed to follow hidden leads and Salisbary’s food source remains critical.
Unclear report indicates all tracks are lost amid news of Breelomy murderers being sought. No verifiable dates or locations provided. Authorities note confusion in transmissions and promise updates.
Report states a hut owned by Win Coraleh Fourites from Rack Ceddiel was broken into late Sunday night or early morning. Tracks show pursuit by trackers, with a warm gravity device missing and Governor left with three letters.
An Italian man named Gorgailo Cod attempted to murder Katrina Folini in a Kalgoorlie wine saloon kitchen after learning of her engagement to another Italian. He attacked with a razor but Folini narrowly escaped. Cod was soon arrested. Folini was treated by Dr Barber for a non serious facial wound.
A sudden death occurred this afternoon in Leonora when Mrs Barnes, residing at the Galle, collapsed after returning home from midday visit. An inquest will be held.
A deadly blaze at a Ballarat residence on Ripon and Southsetrts wing claimed multiple lives. W J Tonkin's family sleeping in the center of the dwelling perished, including Mrs Algie and four children. Liz Jenkin and others escaped as the fire tore through the weatherboard structure in the early hours.
In Adelaide on August 1 the Treasurer faced delays delivering the budget speech for the coming session. Secretary B Beatty stated the delay was due to travel or scheduling issues affecting the Adelaide Tramway Chair and related officials.
Svowxy Aug 1 reports Langdon Hopkins Langdon timber yard gutted by fire at Petersham, damages £2000. A plague patient admitted to quarantine hospital died. others remain in hospital. An inquest into Thomas Brenner’s death found fatal injuries from unlawful assault, with a jury expecting trial of three suspects. Commonwealth inauguration plans to start this week. government to form committee. Shearing strikes expand with Brookings 18s 6d plus £1 per 100 demanded. 250 workers confined. North Vancouver weavers demand 2s weekly, offered £1 declined.
Applications are invited for the positions of secretary collector and inspector to the Leonia Board of Health. The notice explains a dividend has been declared on the Cosmopanten Proprietary Gold Mines. It states 809,000 issued shares exist with nominal value £A00 000, and shareholders will receive £7300 in total.
Telegrams report strenuous efforts to prevent mass eviction of over 800 families from Lake Virwand. Residents allege years of living on company land with tacit approval and growing resentment at measures to transfer surface rights to government or other compensation.
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