War news and dispatches from South Africa report shifting fronts
August reports note Lowcox motion withdrawal and debate on ending the war while Boer movements retreat toward Barberton. General Buller and commanders push toward Helvetia, with prisoners released and reinforcements moving. Separate item records Major Booe's death and Western Australian contingent briefers, including casualties and parade figures.
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Lowcox
W. Stuart
Cups
Atepobligs
Saner
Lowvon
Bergendal
Generala Baller
Earl of
Dandonald
Helvetia
Los Gorth
Machedsdor
Buller
French
Gilwen
Ier
High Hally
Buere
Barberton
Lord Roberts
Pretoria
Dontonild
Bern
Kokewiah
Kimberly
Muteking
Cendeal Buller
Hula
Nochtgedacht
Eac
Panta
Meil
Booe
Moor
South ‘Africa
Mm Lat
Neek
Wire
Palance
Boers Capture Olivier and Commandant in Patrol Report
Sept 2 report from Loxpow describes a Boer trap during an attack on Winburg. Public volunteers carried a sortie, seized a dogan post, and captive Olivier and his aides. Boers counterattacked, about 28 captured, and prisoners moved toward Camp Thiv. Brentwood’s column pursued Bloemfontein forces with losses to both sides.
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Loxpow
Winburg
Wight
Ringle Bly
Olivier
Hig
Oxpe
Cam
Koorn
Brentwood
Bloemfontein
Boer Armament Orders in Mauser Rifles
General Botha orders the Boers to their Mauser rifles and to bring in ammunition with urgency. Until new Mauser ammunition arrives in Henry rifles will be used by the enemy.
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Botha
Boera Band
Queenslander’s Death Quietly Revealed in Brief Note
Private W Poole of the Queensland Bushman unit has died from enteric fever near Pi in a concise wartime casualty update. The report notes his service and the illness as the cause of death with limited surviving details.
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W. Poole
Queensland
Bethune Occupies Vrain. Seizes Ammunition near Orange River
In Cablegrams from Lowpox dated September 2 at 12 53 pm Colonel Bethune has occupied the town of Vrain near the eastern frontier of the Orange River Colony. He reports capturing a quantity of ammunition and a number of wattle timber.
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Lowpox
Bethune
Vrain
Orange River Colony
The Mafeking Cyclone Wrecks City and Hospital
The Mafeking cyclone wrecked most buildings in Mafeking including the field hospital with many patients. Floodwaters spread chaos. casualties and injuries followed as debris and wreckage blocked streets and pathways. Local medical staff battled to care for the wounded amid the rising waters.
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Mute- King
Onl Medical
Flpinu Chenkige
Witk
British Prisoners Escape From Boer Captivity
The Boer forces captured all the British prisoners at Nooityeduche except for ten officers who escaped, including Lieutenant Randle. The escape followed a divide among guards and saw ten escapees reach safety after the marchable confinement.
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Nooityeduche
Randle
Punishment of Raldeams for raids on the callway
A local report states that raids on the callway led Lord biohorts to levy 30 Prey Staters farms and fine 60 ovine Bron Slatera the-wighth of the valna of their holdings.
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Callway
Biohorts
Boers Accelerate To Kamati Poort Amid British Advance
Eastern Transvaal reports Boers rushing toward Kamati poort to block a railway line from Portuguese territory into the Transvaal. They acknowledge losses of seventy killed and one hundred wounded at Bergendal, where General Buller seized Botha’s bay and forced a retreat as heavy rains hinder the British advance.
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Kamatipoort
Portiguesé
Transvaal
Oppnne
Braziland
Bergendal
Buller
Bay of Botha
Return to Rhodesia Report on Rhodesian Frontiers
Sir Frederick Carsington led the Australian Bushmen toward Rhodesia due to biting frontier tensions. A Boer commander remains near the frontier as marching orders and strategic posture unfold amid the crisis.
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Frederick Carsington
Rodesia
Prisoner Release Controversy Between Boers and British
The text recounts that foreigners with the Boers and Dutch Puritan church members wanted to move British prisoners to Barberton rather than release them at Mostigedasht, but President Kruger refused consent. Commandant Viljuen told the prisoners that their rescue aimed to foster friendship between the British and Boers.
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Dopper
Barberton
Mostigedasht
Kruger
Viljuen
Prince Ranjitsinhji fires record 220 for Sussex at Kent
In English cricket records Prince Ranjitsinhji starred for Sussex against Kent, compiling 220 in a sequence that set a world season record with eleven centuries this season. Abel also reached 100 and Surrey faced Derbyshire as Joe Surrey scored 198 in a Derbyshire match.
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Loxcon
Ranjitsinhji
Sussex
Kent
South Australia Cable Reports All Well
The Governor received a cable from Captain Creswell of the gunboat Protector dated September 3 reporting all well in Ilo Ho. The message confirms safe status and is dated September 8.
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Auetatve
Creswell
Ilo Ho
Baden-Powell and De Wet clash near Warm Bath
Baden-Powell and De Wet raced to seize Warm Bath with Baden-Powell expelling the Boers before they could dig in. He stalled trains by tapping telegraph lines and set defense lines along a sixteen mile road, while reporting reinforcements moving to Pietersburg.
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Baden-Powel
de Wet
Baden-Powell
Baden-Pomell
Wet
Govicral
Boslia Waa
Pietersburg
Baden+Bumell
Relief at Pekin siege weakens as foreign lines report
Dispatches describe battered barricades and wounded relief forces near the legations. Intercepted letters from the Viceroy of Amnety recount Tao-tal’s stance, while American officials report Russia’s cautious posture and ongoing talks on Chinese negotiations and the open door.
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Lowney
Amnety
Tao-tal
Alaughtere
Woington
Hasia
Winion
China
Bern
Peking
Rutaain
Complex World War I Era Cable News Fragment
Fragmentary report on proposals for withdrawing Russian troops from Peking and restoring Chinese sovereignty. Mentions General Lene Fitch, Minister Bhestan, and Allied discussions with Britain. Notes the New York Herald coverage and unclear positions of Germany, Britain, and other powers on withdrawal plans.
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Wir
Rawsia
Newehwanz
Peking
America
Chaffee
France
Armorina
Germany
Newchwace
Luspow
M.dugiers
Lene Fitch
Tien-tain
Lamsdoeff
Haa
Solar
China
New York Herald
Germatty
Walymeena
Britain
Chang and Li Hong Chang vow to restore order in China
Li Hong Chang and Chang Loxnox pledge strong action to protect foreigners and punish rebels if unrest worsens. They warn of decisive forays to restore order and secure foreign interests amid rising tensions.
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Li Hong Chang
Onder
China
Exchange of courtesies in wartime greetings
The text describes a distant exchange of courtesies between Allied and German forces amid war chatter. It notes soldiers from various units exchanging brief salutations and signals of respect during a fragile lull in hostilities.
Manchuria Railway Change Reported by Rosin Group
The Rosin group regains control of the Manchuria Railway, asserting possession of the Bsa chieria line amid an ongoing dispute. Details are scarce due to fragmented OCR text from the era.
Deadly rise in suicides shocks Whit County
Reports indicate a spate of self inflicted deaths linked to a broader crisis affecting families, with the Chinese community facing severe distress in Weking as multiple individuals are found to have taken their own lives. The situation draws attention to mental health and local support needs.
Russia’s Proposals Amid English Withdrawal Debate
An unclear dispatch discusses Russia’s proposals and British troop withdrawal ideas. It notes hesitation among opponents and fluctuating positions, with mentions of the possible withdrawal and declarations of strength or weakness impacting policy.
Ruling Dynasty Claims Heir Amid Chinese Political Shifts
Reuters reports Li Hung Chang announces Yao as heir apparent to a Chinese throne while Yu Ching contemplates retirement to Beijing. Frings Ching signals willingness to return to Peking, hinging on political liberty.
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Reuter
Li Hung Chang
Yao
Frings Ching
Peking
Queen Victoria Heads to Balmovil Castle in Scotland
Luxvor reports September 2 as Her Majesty the Queen travels to Balmovil Castle in the murth of Scotland. The brief note places Victoria's movement within a royal itinerary.
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Luxvor
Balmovil Castle
Scotland
Death in the Snow at Mt Arrowsmith
A party in Quaenstows reports a death in the snow on Mount Arrowsmith while another group left Qwenuatows on Turaday. They returned and recovered the body, which was buried at Mount Arrowsmith.
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Quaenstows
John Largan
Mt Arrowsmith
Ang
Qwenuatows
Turaday
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English Cricket Records
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Ville
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Wid
Legatione
Nepror
Chang
Sidan
Ganeral Wallorga
Manchuria
Weking
Russia
England
Beduin
Hyanewta
Cesar
Gallavion
Queen Victoria
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