Cablegrams From Transvaal War Dispatches
August reports indicate commandants De Wet and De la Rey escaped capture due to lapses in Roberts orders. De Wet allegedly split forces into sections and moved toward Heilbron, with indications of coordination with General De la Rey. The telegrams suggest officers underestimated the escape risk and potential double capture.
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Loxnox
de Wet
Lord Roberts
de West
Lonnox
de Wethay
Heilbron
Enat
de Ua Boy
Baden Powell general advances toward Waterval near Preto
Baden Powell, General Madon Powell, has proceeded to Waterval near Preto in a movement described as a strategic advance. The report notes concentration of forces and preparation for potential engagement with opposing units in the region.
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Madon-PoweLl
Waterval
Preto
Australian Casualty Report From Pretoria Forlorn War Relief Total
Privates M Leod and Emelith, of id, died at Pretoria during an aid foray. The Mansion Honas War Relief fund reports total contributions reaching £3,000,000, with August 22 noted in Loxpor.
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Loxpor
M'Leod and
Emelith
Pretoria
Honas
Lowvox
Angus
Wort Australia
Paria
Machadodorp Evacuated Report From Standard
A Standard correspondent reports Machadodorp evacuated by Burra forces. The city fearing turmoil after the move, residents seek safety while authorities monitor the situation and coordinate aid. Local lines report no immediate clashes, but tension remains high as troops reposition.
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The
Standard
Ra Porta
Burra
Machadodorp
British Movements On Mons Front Report Casualties
General Arthur Paget engaged Commandant De Wot s rearguard on Mons day. Colonel Sitwell made a reconnaissance at Ventersburg and contacted the enemy. Thirty one casualties were reported.
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Arthur Paget
de Wot
Mons
Sitwell
Ventersburg
Trott Reaches 1000 Runs in This Cricket Season
English cricketer A E Trott has delivered strong form with bat and ball this season and completed an aggregate of 1000 runs since the start of the campaign at Loxpow on August 22.
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Loxpow
A. E. Trott
Eeason
Italy’s New King Victor Emmanuel Relinquishes Realm
In August 21 events, King Victor Emmanuel of Italy relinquishes control amid a bra ral falas and park result tied to a £250,000 stake. The report notes the unusual sequence of declarations and the financial implications of the loss.
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Lennon
Victor Examanuel
Ttaly
Braral Falas
Villan
Castlen and
Park
Tasmanian Tragedy Delivers Fatal Party Mishap
A frozen death tragedy in Quamarrows Tasmania recounts a party of men William Westaway Robert Chaim and George Connor traveling toward Hobart. After a perilous trek they reached Troustons store where one man fell to death. The others pushed on with one missing body later reports indicate two bodies have been recovered.
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Havever
Hobart
Ronito
William Westaway
Robert Chaim
George Connor
Whylwoe
Troustons
Miller
Garmaneon
Aut usay al stone Ervin the Brennelt win Phillis a
West Australia report notes Pruta Angort 22 and Aut usay al stone Ervin with Brennelt winning Phillis a Bier and a 40 percent copper share. It mentions Sate ud MacPerlano sent to the Port Hospital.
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Pruta
Angort
Brennelt
Cablegrams China Relief Contemplates German Detachment Advance
Telegram dispatch from Tonoon dated August 21 reports 400 German troops advancing to relieve pressure. It notes a detachment escorted 19 stranded airmen from Tevtain to Veking for aid while Stalin’s official reports say fighting persists near Veking on Saturday.
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Tonoon
Pau
Rlannania
Tievtain
Veking
Stalinn
Execution of Chinese Officials Headlining Dowager Empress Decrees
Dispatch reports executions of Chinese officials by order of the Dowager Empress. Among those executed were Heu tung and Yilian Yuan, noted as anti foreigners, with others beheaded under imperial decree. The report cites August 21 and references 1.39 pan. details.
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Loxnox
Pan
Thonghit
Heutung
Yilian-Yuan
Wu Liehion
Prusfurciguer
Troops for Shanghai shift described amid Axis moves
Report notes aligned forces for Shanghai following Japan and Germany, with strategic realignment cited beyond Beane era. The piece hints at land chainon at Sharygni as a regional military touchstone.
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Japan
Germany
Beane
Sharygni
Japan to Float £20 Million Loan for China Expedition
Japan arranging a loan of £20,000,000 to cover expenses arising from the China expedition. The move signals financia l support from Tokyo as military operations proceed.
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Japan
China
Straitened tensions between Germany and Russia in London press
A London daily newspaper voices distrust of Germany amid calls for quick settlement of rising questions involving China and pressuring Western powers. The piece notes intensifying concern over German actions and seeks clarity on international responses.
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London
Germany
China
Incue
French Troops Reportedly Land in Tong-King As China Turmoil Grows
A fragment from The Paris Journal Figaro notes French troops have landed in Tong-King within Chinese territory and will await developments. The piece mentions bitter reaction to Chinese rebellion and German actions, with context about retaliation against China and reactions of other powers.
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Tong-King
China
Paris Journal 4 Figaro
Clmate
Figaro
Germany
Howe
Strang
Chine
Li Hung Chang Proposes Negotiation After War
Reports indicate Li Hung Chang issued a cleaier nota to the Powers suggesting hostilities end now that the aims have been achieved. The Foreign Ministers are found in good health and planipotentiaries should negotiate with Li Hung Chang for a settlement. The American Government declines to enter negotiations.
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Li Hung Chang Hai
Li Hung Chang
Governor of Shantang Dies Reported
The death of the Governor of Shantang is announced, marking the end of an era for the regional administration. Details of funeral arrangements and succession were not disclosed in the notice.
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Shan
Tang
Chinese Behind Allied Street Fighting in Peking
Chaos surrounds Peking as large Chinese forces mass in the rear of the city while fighting rages along the frontline. The walls of the inner city are blown by dynamite and the imperial palace is reportedly opened. Reported salutes are noted as Beijing endures heavy fighting amid shifting lines and unclear control.
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Peking
Tiperial
Edward Googer Comments on Boxer Attacks and Empress Visera
American Ambassador Edward Googer insists Chinese authorities only pretended Boxers stirred anti foreign demonstrations and that attacks on the legations were a wholly permanent movement directed by Dowager Empress's confidential visera.
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Edward Googer
Empress
British Minister claims Chinese wrote every engagement
Sir Claude Macdonald states that Chinese officials drafted all treaties and supplied provisions to Legations. He notes they offered vegetables, which were refused. A letter found in Peking, signed by General Yung Latw General Tony Fubsiang, threatens to expel all foreigners with Boxers, urging participation by foreigners in the plan.
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Claude Macdonald
Peking
Yung la
Tony Fubsiang
W Mitton
Political Crisis in the Nation Over Confidence Motion
August 23 report on the parliamentary stalemate as the executive accepts a resignation and the Thirt party splits over moderation. Opposition and premier allies clash over tactics with amendments debated and divisions anticipated. Labor seeks wider consultation with workers amid mounting pressure.
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Penta
Memibera
Plows
Iran
Uae
Mhieuworth
Slingworth
Haynes
Nowadauidemos
Ming
Twa
Alvin
Labor
Sinithi
Breelong Massacre Court Session Details
The crowd gathered as legal proceedings opened with depositions by Man Mawbey and Heorgy Mawbey. A. F. Gurling oversaw the proceedings while a lengthy statement was delivered, and the accused faced trial considerations.
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Svoxry
Angnat 22
Neky Uwiliiwood
Aliar Clusia Brown
Venn
Goureronda
Percival Mawhey
Mra Majbey
Grace Mawbey
Mila Maha
Kilo Kors
Gids
A. F. Gurling
Tan Man Mawbey
Andertin Sunt Heorgy
Acura
Unclear Telegram Report From Yarramian Creek
Fragmentary telegram mentions a shooting incident near Yarramian Creek involving a person named Horan and a government rider. No injuries reported though details are garbled and uncertain. Authorities and local officials seem referenced with vague timing and locations.
The Wilkie Divorce Case Heard At Trial
The Wilkie divorce case unfolds with domestic disputes and questions of fault. Petitioner and respondent exchange accusations over marital conduct and property, while witnesses discuss evidence and support for custody and separation.
Court testimony recounts Wilkie divorce case and large gifts
May nvonem details cross examination in a divorce action against Mrs Wilkie. She asserts Mr Purves paid or gifted substantial sums including 7500 pounds on leaving Perth, 5000 pounds before England, and 100000 pounds potential, with further 21000 pounds to smaller amounts. She claims hotel gifts and courtship marriage within four days. Cross questioning reveals accusations of wine inducement and manipulation, while Ruland Kid heads toward further examination.
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Wilkie
Turther
Traversinyg
Coolgardie
Bantieris
Butlis
Mr Purves
Moe Wilkin
Pertis
England
Counrel
Charges Of Drunkenness In A Local Case Dismissed
A partial summary of court notes shows dated testimony about drunkenness and a disorderly incident. Corroborative testimony and witnesses were referenced as part of a hearing in New Zealand, with certain details blurred in the report.
Wolks Scheaths Purchasewt Othlen with Wrappere
A fragmentary item notes a purchase by a Woolk named entity in a wrapping trade. The readable text hints at a transaction and involved parties but lacks full details such as date, location, or amounts. The brief item reads as a market notice or business blurb in clipped form.
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Transvaal
Commandant DE Wet
Baden-Powell
Mansion House Fund
Wachadodorp
Italy
West Australia
Beumblio
Eee Coutas Wolfr
Shanghai
Wussia
Tong
Shantang
Ta&e Boxer
MacDonald
Paris
MK Piesse
Me Illingworth
Breelong
Jacky Underwood
Ity Howe
Horan
Sitnam
Nur Yarmman Creek
Lavon
Connion Finnie Creck
Putrauil
Vikie
Willeiv
Vuivers
Potini
Deus
Allan Kil
New Zealand
WOLK
Scheaths
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