Natal War News and Colonial Casualties Report
Lord Roberts planned to celebrate imperial unity as colonial troops prepared for war. The page lists casualties from the New Zealand and Victorian forces, including ranks and names, with detailed, albeit garbled, officer and private losses. Also noted are arbitration talks, an arrest in Worcester, and Dutch soldiers detained at Stellanbowch.
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Losvan
Deo G
Lord Roberts
Natal
Suirrogal
Gromer Brivala
Wick
Huberse
Ceylon
England
Major Geversl Pager
Viljown
Ube Tinea
Oa Mim
Sudh
Sulat
Satomestis
Garivhoy
Dropper
B.saitt- Fouwud
Brown
Buusbor
G. Crawshaw
Ient
B. Tucker
Absomen
Bituurey Woornith
A. Biroch
Privawa
A. Ward
Wet
Kauss
Marrefordshire Regiment
Liverpool Regiment
Worcestershire Regiment
Saath Africa
Johanne de Song
Worcester
Bee Pennes
Victoria
Legaege
Stellanbowch
Independence of Boer Republics Boosted by Congress
The Pro-Baer Congress of Wortwater opened with Chief Inaticog of the Orange State presiding. Proposals praised independence for the Boer Republics as British efforts in South Africa face criticism. General De Wet appears to be maneuvering near the Tugela front, while Canadian anchors in London were feted amid parliamentary ceremonies. The convoy guarding Pretoria to Rustenburg faced attacks, with 25 Victorian troops aiding the defense.
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Wornwater
Mor J. Ueviillon
Preandid
Baer Republic
South Africs
Mebruger
Boyen
Ion
Girkk
Kroger
Krnger
Goesrament
Londin
Attarwarle
Layadowne
Argyle
Stordeen
Chauberlain
Lora Roberts
Delary
Boo Bowls
Pretoria
Rustenberg
Baffel
British Forces Halt Boer Assault at Heilfontein
The report describes a Boer attack with British forces repelling the raid, heavy Boer losses, and multiple British casualties including killed and wounded officers. It notes a counterattack by Major General Broad and subsequent dispersion of Boer forces, with further actions at Weltfoveein and in the Olusburg district, and mentions assurances from New Zealand and colonial leaders about independence prospects.
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Sonntadte
Battary
Broads Ol
Tie Lage
G. Cranzhan
Theker
Heilfontein
G. Sumseritle
Troojme Godfrey
Hi, Bandcok
W. Bushmen
Sehwe Xieucke
A. Smith
Hnegemaster-bute
Aliwel
Hrencis
Olosburg
Weltfoveein
Wutim
Rentory
Tords
Salisbary
Kimberly Fearkly
French Politician Attacks Navy Bill During War Debate
Prominent figure in the Virey fre coane criticizes the Navy vote as the Senate weighs military support. He condemns Army and Navy actions while urging cautious embarkation and rapid redeployment plans. Government replies deny ever entertaining such ideas amid wartime tensions.
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Losnux
Dew
Taemoral Morcier
Vireyfre Coane
Grew Bruin
Navy
Luvianan
Cast of Russia Riots Daily and Temp Pulse Normalize
Readable fragments note ongoing unrest linked to Russia amid daily protests. Temperature readings and pulse checks reportedly returning to normal levels as officials seek stability and public calm.
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Cosas
Chinese Rebels Reappear Prompting Winter Warning in Pekin
Reports from Pekin indicate multiple friendly Chinese travelers have warned residents that winter unrest may intensify. The interior faces renewed activity as reformist leaders, including the infamous Tiou Laig faction, surface again, signaling potential disturbances this season.
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Lospon
Yangtsze Vigor Gains Power In Valley Conflict
Fragmentary text reports intensified activity around the Fangtane Valley with Chinese forces reorganizing under a commander named Tung Tuhaiong. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR but indicate intensified military movement in upper lands.
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Thie
Vieoniye
Fangtane
Po-Sila
Chinen
Giyerwl Tung Tuh-aiong
The Negoc lton For Peace A Demand By America
The Hon John Hoy American Secretary of State had agreed with Great Britain to demand exemplary punishment of offenders and acknowledgment by China of liability to pay an indemnity as the powers move toward the opening of negotiations for peace.
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John Hoy
Metancs
Great Britain
Hue
Pawera
Obituary Notice for Dee Lownom Sanator Davis
Dee Lownom, a noted United Bilatew politician, has died at his residence. The obituary notes his long service and impact on regional politics, with tributes from colleagues and family.
Voyage of ships and officials mingle with wartime talk
A tangled OCR fragment links ships from Sarat to England, notes officials like Mr Sotator of the South African Musou and the Cure General Poat olles, and mentions Victorian inspectors, a Royal Highs journey from York, and a correspondent in Kalgoorlie. The piece references May and March events, with references to Ringland, Victoria, and New Zealand amid wartime context.
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Honniker Hemtot
Pune
Waren
Anil
Oatad
Capa
Ars Cai
Sarat
England
Biohart Blyth
Honen Wader
M. Christie
Gantomwloprenent
York
Saxe Doharg Guthe
Edinb
Victoria
Woloa
New Zealand
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Kroonsted
Brthe
Wonester
Town
Cape Colony
Capetown
Cape
Worventer
Aseelling Ploos
Congress
Wureeater
Tbe
Lak
Cablegreams
Utish Parliament
Loxnos
Dean
Reed
Trow
Britain
Russia
China
Yangtsze
America
Mudeus Stall Corpe
Ringland
Kalgoorlie
George Bricknell
Smith
Kalgoorlie Connell
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