War Loan Subscriptions and Peace Hopes from Luxor Memo
The cablegram reports a thrice-subscription to the war loan and hints at overtures for peace. It notes unrest in Bordeaux and Lagos ports, British actions, and Australian troops praised for discipline. Casualties and overseas front details are included with mentions of Mafeking intelligence and sieges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jari
M. Deleaser
Monel
Lan Apalosivnd
Edmund Moneo
Deitinh
Pain
Tady
Bordeaux
Kien Allsteod
A H. Beker
West Australia
Mushmorr
West Aviatralia
H. McCreedie
New South Wales
Mafeking
Sli Ang
Lord Roberts
Boers retreat and British actions amid war telegraph updates
Lord Roberts reports Boer forces abandoned positions and British troops advanced near Oxfontein and Bours. Major-General Hunter appointed to command the Eighth Division with 15 transport ships carrying 14,000 men to South Africa before the 20th. Government plans to double the 30 million pound war loan and Natal's status debated as reports conflict on enemy presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowpos
Sturete
Lord Roberts
War ‘Mice
Kelly K
Oxfontein
Taeneril Brynch
Siesta and
Navald Pont
Army Corpe
Lud Roberts
War Office
Hunter How Bee
South Africa
Salinbury
Natal
Inter Intelliegenee
Louis Botha
Gitnoow Fane
Uadymaith
George White
Stormberg
Gatacro Ben Advanual
Aurghursdorp
Clemente Wasseimed Noevai
Ordage
Ae Berle
Londo
Cords
Cooymons
London
Templeatair
Millhaul
Howe
Lake
Seoul
Right of the Boers by British Cavalry Report
Cablegram notes Lord Roberts reports prison camps and Boer lines failing to oppose artillery and cavalry. General French advances ten miles eastward expanding reach of British forces in the Transvaal region.
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Oaluntein
French
Ling
Transvaal
Divorce Notice Involving Meyer and Schalk-Lurger Reported
Off or officials report that Commandant Twpax Meyer and Schalk-Lurger have been divorced. Details remain sparse as the local authorities confirm the action with no further comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twpax Meyer
Schalk-Lurger
Pretoria harassed by Kaffirs reinforcements and siege news
The Transvaal capital reports Kaffrid tribes being reinforced and fortifications strengthened while the Boers besiege Kimberley. A Russian Jew is accused of signaling to the besiegers. A sentence of three years is handed down for an offense. Three British officers named Major Ady Major Gavel Cure and Lieutenant Curry are mentioned as unfit.
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Kimberley
Nichobwm
Ady
Gavel Cure
Curry
Australians at the Front Guard New Zealand Troops
A fragment reports New Zealand troops ordered to Carervon to protect residents after threats. More than 3000 people were reportedly involved in concerns tied to the South Australian venture. details are unclear due to the damaged text.
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New Zealand
Army unit heads to South Africa aboard 6.8 Belgonian
The Eighth Division of the Army Corps departed for South Africa today aboard the ship named Belgonian, designated as the 6.8 vessel in the convoy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
Belgonian
LEDS ENGAULIN GUNNERS in Pretoria Defence
A brief report notes LEDS Engaulin gunners moving to Europe to bolster the defence of Pretoria with trained artillery as part of wartime mobilization.
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LEDS
Engaulin Gunners
Pried
Loweryeagings
Artilerata
Europe
Pretoria
Reported Avpralb Peace Talks At Impasse
The Daily Mail reports Kroger and Steyn near agreement on three terms for peace with the Allied government. Boer leaders resist any condition that jeopardizes military independence of the Transvaal and Orange Free State. Britain seeks firm terms and vows not to bargain after the war.
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Kroger
Steyn
Ik Wold
Pwrnese
Britain
Brabant moved to Aligal North district post front
Gelena Brabant recently led the Bosra from Dordrecht and Jamestown and is assigned to Aligal North district on the Prestate front.
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Gelena Brabant
Bosra
Dordrecht
Jamestown
Aligal
Mer Morraty to tuy reviewed a large of one in thy griants at Windeay Volar
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a large gathering at a place named Windeay Volar with mentions of vast, unsettled weather and a task involving Madiinyge ton. The text is garbled and lacks clear dates or actions.
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Windeay
Bohers at Riggarsberg in the Nadal Frontier
London dispatch reports Boer forces at Riggarsberg repelling British units and movements near the Transvaal frontier with ongoing bombardment and clashes. Major firwveal Hunters ilivinida and other details are limited by fragmentary text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Jongsuge
Ivan
Aegersions Kyuss
Riggarsberg
Ilivinida
Thaman Casualties Reported in Poplarrove Clash
Four casualties from the Poplarrove engagement are reported with Wounded at Poplarrove including MCrecken severely wounded in the same action. New Zealand Mounted Dalaty and Pa Wargult units noted in dispatches with eight point eight point ten indicating casualty details.
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New Zealand
Dalaty
Poplarrove
McRecken
N'B.w
Boer Move Stirs South Africa Frontline Lines
A Boer force advances toward a key sector near Kimberley and Vertinias as columns maneuver between fortified towns. In the heartland, troops press along roads toward a central target, with scouts probing for weak points and supply routes.
Loan demand and housing stock figures in provincial bids
The report cites a loan request of 210000600 sterling by Ul Auctivas firm and notes applications from the provinces. It explains the housing stock and related premium context amid the tally of bids and late developments in stock exchange activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nba Premiin
Skirmish Reported Amid Unclear Details
Fragmentary notes describe a skirmish with mentions of Warreharnik Glencoe Hivwetion and Judge Smithy, plus scattered references to a general and a May event. The text is garbled and lacks verifiable names or places.
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Rere
Vette
Glencoe
Jondysmithy
Teberwahaly
Nba
Britain Replies to Kruger Amid War Campaign Comment
The report states Britain unofficially responds to Kruger and Steyn. Britain will continue its campaign until prospects of restored peace enable terms of settlement, with emphasis on a firm stance.
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Britain
Kruger
America
Kruger and
Steyn
Tom
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Luxor
Gundou Chamber of Commerce
Mra
G. Lutes
Australlain
Firaat
Briviah
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Prenne
Caling
Evr
Osiuntein
Beling Chmuander
Iin
Steyn and
Aliwal North District
Windsor
Thaman
Ma Peking
Evan Tas
Kleeder
Vraneraa
Troy
Walt Loan
Normenuan
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