Transvaal War Excitement Follows Kihn Spral Return
Cablegram details chaotic scenes as ex-President Kruger departs for Paris amid mass crowds in Marseilles. Police escort passengers from the RMB Princess to the vessel, crowds force the P and O line to raise the French flag, and the nightlong commotion ends with mixed expressions of sympathy and resentment.
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Enthusiasm Greeted Ex-President on Tour Through Stations
The ex-President Kruger was met with enthusiasm at stations en route to Paris. Addresses and floral tributes were offered as crowds gathered and demonstrations swelled in Lyon and Dijon. Mayor’s sympathy and Boer heroism admiration were noted as towns lit up to honor the visitor before Kruger spoke briefly, moved by the receptions.
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Telegraphs and Sympathy in Dutch Crisis Debate
A garbled report discusses telegraphs to Kruger by Qoren Wilheloitin praising Gelderland’s journey, while French and American papers debate Kruger’s stance and Dutch responses. The French press questions reception legitimacy and notes fears of a broader punitive war, signaling mixed European opinions on intervention and colonial policy.
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Cablegrams Tell Of Boer Suffering And Loyalty
The report notes that cablegrams describe hardships faced by Boer soldiers as well as the resolve of those who remain bound to the cause, highlighting both suffering and steadfast loyalty in the wartime message.
Kruger Tours Paris as Loubet Receives Boer Leader
Ex-President Kruger arrived in Paris amid a large crowd and balcony welcome. Mayor formally greeted him, praising his European visit. Kruger gave a brief speech praising arbitration, while crowds cheered as he moved to the Hotel de Ville and later to the Champs-Élysées for a ten minute audience with President Loubet. Public sentiment remained calm with no political incidents noted.
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Lord Kitchener Promoted and Promotions in South Africa
Lord Kitchener is slated for promotion to Lieut General and will create a higher rank for one man. Roberta leaves South Africa as part of the altered command structure in the region.
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Loul Roberta
South Africa
Further Fighting Boer Defeats At Wilke River Bank
A detachment of the Royal Fusiliers, about 200, entrenched on the Wilke River bank, repulsed a Boer commando of 600 after eight hours of heavy fighting. Boer casualties were reported at 100. A Boer attack on Bronkhorteprait was repulsed by the garrison. Shellfire caused 18 Boer dead or wounded. The British battalion sustained six killed and 18 wounded.
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Retiumning West Australians Receive Official Receptions
The Farlock Castle arrived at Albany with Surgeon Major MWinne and wounded soldiers. The Wool Australians return aboard the Wooloomoolon will be greeted by military authorities, the Mayor, and citizens. A citizens reception will honor Lord Roberts' recommendation with a conciliated function today. Government to assist with 4210 pounds for the reception.
Colonial Casualties in World War I News Brief
Private A. W. Gray of the New South Wales forces has died at Pretoria from enteric fever. Lieutenant Osborne of the 98th V. forces is reported wounded in England.
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England
Britain Agrees to Compensate Desirables in Transvaal Incident
The British Government replied to the German Chancellor stating it would compensate any person expelled from the Transvaal without cause. In the Reichstag debate, many claims were said to be received but the majority view remained excessive and untenable.
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Surrounded by Boars, Party Rescued in Petersburg
A small Cape party was surrounded by boars in Petersburg diaries but held their position until reinforcements arrived. The Boer force attacked De Werdorf but was repulsed with heavy losses.
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British forces capture prisoners horses and people amid frontier fighting
A Belvial flying column harried a 9 party of Biern, with a clash near Onnoge Tiger colony. British records report 12 prisoners captured, 200 horses seized, and 14,000 ahiep in the engagement, as the pursuit continued after the break.
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Tasmanian and Ceylon prisoners honored for bravery
Lieut. Gay Willey receives the Victoria Cross for conspicuous bravery at Warm Bath. Colonial Beyes clashes between the Veedo Rivers and Harrismith leave 28 Boers dead. Grmetal Ouvier, a Boer general, and the Governor of Geglon reportedly travel together. A German Boer prisoner at Costin is shot dead during an escape attempt. De Hornabrook, a lawn expert, advises the Capetown department.
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Harrismith
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Grmetal Ouvier
Geglon
Thiralny
de Hornabrook
Capetown
Western Australians fete returning South African soldiers in Perth
Penra on November 26 reports Major TF Bargeons and Ms Willinnia leading eleven Western Australian groupwarriors from South Africa arriving in Perth. A ceremonial runway reception followed by a town hall ceremony and a water pageant. Speaker Moya hinted a public holiday upon the arrival of the 47 cons in Woolloomooloo.
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Don't be fosser-WALEI's In the oui veal SCE APTS
A fragmented OCR line appears garbled with mixed letters and place names. No readable event or facts emerge to summarize into a coherent news item or identify entities. The readable content fails to provide a concrete action, place, or person for a proper T and S.
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Paris Reception Sparks Kruger Chagrin and Delayed Reply
Nov 98 report says Mr Kruger feels let down by Paris receptions and security, amid questions over the damonatis. He has sequestered indoors after an early seizure yesterday. The ex-President delayed his municipal dress reply until tomorrow, causing unease among delegates. Accompanying him are relatives and a titled grandchild, while a child at the hotel window signals Boer sentiment to amuse Parisians.
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European Opinion A Hopeless Struggle
An excerpt presents a bleak European view of the War era with critical notes on Kroger and McKroger, citing British reactions and French moderation while condemning expected public displays of animosity. The text reflects press sentiment on Allied relations and the handling of wartime demonstrations.
Murder of a British officer amid Boer brutality
Reports describe the killing of Lieutenant Nonmeyre commanding a detachment during the War in a scene near Braithfield and Aliwal North. Two Boers captured him, cuffed him, and executed him with gunfire before robbing the body. Natives witnessed the murder and the detachment recovered the corpse as indignation rose among British soldiers in the vicinity.
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Costly mistake leaves officer and three men dead
A misdirected pursuit ends in heavy loss as Lieutenant Paxton and four soldiers from Thahanehn to Lady Rand are killed on the tall road to the Taller Mare. Boer forces surrender after a quick rout, while the lieutenant and ten ward soldiers suffer casualties. one is captured.
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Fontian
Baden-Powell's 7000 Applications Incomplete, London Demand
Fragmentary note reports Major-General Baden-Powell receiving thousands of applications, with about 11,000 interpreted in London alone. The forge’s shadowed delay looms as the process nears conclusion.
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