Transvaal War Updates From Loupon September 5
Dispatch reports General De La Hey gravely wounded at Eland’s River and British positions near Lydenburg under pressure from General Baller. Negotiations discuss Confederate seat in Durban or Maritzburg as postwar arrangements unfold. Boers raid toward the Rover line, several fatalities, and continued bombardment amid military withdrawals and impending peace talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Transvaal
Bundesrath
Hersog
Wagner
South African Confederation
Natal
England
Durban
Maritzburg
Kip Rover
Ledenburg
Geners Balla
Aielpoor Rover
Borie
Rand
Agine
Generel
Bruce Hamilton
Tarstey Ee
Booting
Teoma Meshinen
Trebay
Rowan Gefontein
Provident Krocertos
Trans van lv Gren’ Vettotn
Me Norris Draper Keeps Large Soft Goods Stock
Me RK Norris of Mevaies Keckvnne and Mt Morgans continues to offer vast soft goods at marked reductions. The H.M.8 Australia departed Fremantle on Morday carrying 175000 sovereignes for Colombe. One hundred thousand pounds was sent by the Bank of Australasia and seventy five thousand pounds by the Bank of New South Wales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Me RK. Norris
Mevaies, Keckvnne
Mt Morgans
H.M.8
Australia
Fremantle
Colombe
Bank of Australasia
Bank of New South Wales
Boers Threaten Wepener After March Southward
Lowmon reports a Boer commando moved south of Ladybrand and threatens Wepener. Despite Lord Roberts moving his vast army toward Pretoria, Boers appear to favor guerrilla warfare in the Free State, showing they still fight intensely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowmon
Ladybrand
Wepener
Lord Roberts
Pretoria
Free State
Enteric Fever Claims Australian Private at Bloemfontein
Private Reilly of the New South Wales mounted troops has died from enteric fever at Bloemfontein while serving in the campaign. The death underscores the harsh conditions faced by troops during operations in South Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reilly
New South Wales Mounted Troops
Bloenfontein
Boers Retreat After Ladys Brand Siege
During the Ladybrand siege the Boers sustained 24 killed and 36 wounded and have retreated to Allandale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladybrand
Allandale
Baden-Powell at Cape Town Receives Ovation
Major-General Baden-Powell visits Capetown and is accorded an ovation during his meeting with Sir A. Milner. The welcome underscores his standing in the region as the renowned founder of the scouting movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baden-Powell
Sir A. Milner
Capetown
Portuguese Troops Prepare to Sail for Delagoa Bay
A force of 1000 Portuguese soldiers is set to depart Lisbon bound for Delagos Bay, signaling mobilization for the strategic movement in East Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisbon
Delagos Bay
Threatening Lydenburg A Turning Movement
General Ian Hamilton completes a wide turning movement and now threatens Lydenburg from the north west. Boers begin moving stores to Pilgrim's Meat as a precautionary measure amid the advancing allied force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ian Hamilton
Lydenburg
Nouth-West
China News Briefs From Lompor and Burmah
News from Lompor dated September 5 reports an imperial edict ordering Li Hung Chang to open peace negotiations while the court stays at Bingan fu and the Yang ta Viceroys to shield missionaries and merchants. By September 6, British India reinforcements were ordered to China as observers weigh Li Hong Chang’s conciliatory stance amid Allied pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lompor
Li Hung Chang
Bingan-fu
de Jacke
Dze-Chuan
Burmah
Loxpon
China
Yang Lu
Prince Ching
Hsu Tring
Heo Tong
Li Hong Chang
Peking
Van
Clearing Out Boxers An Allied Expedition
In Lowrox on September 6 the Allies prepare an expedition toward Pasting fa to clear Hoxera from villages and restore order. The operation aims to remove hostile forces and secure the area for civilian relief and stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowrox
Watolong and Bept 6 restraining picketing at Tullilale colliery
In a tense development the Justica Farewell grants an in joverion restraining order to curb picketing associated with the Tullilale colliery strike. Welsh authorities seek assistance from trades nations, reporting a mixed local vote on related asks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loxpox
Bept
Justica
Bickleges
Tullilale
Li Hang Chang Orders Extermination of Boxers
A Chinese report states Li Hang Chang ordered native soldiers at Hivehill to exterminate Winnie the Weer once Russians withdraw from the district. The claim portrays a brutal action tied to anti Boxer sentiment amid military moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Li Hang Chang
Hivehill
Fighting in Ashanti action at Natives town destroys village
Lieutenant Colonel Brake leads British food columns against SiMepipe, a fetish town near Kapenssi in Ashanti. Four flank assault drives natives from the town after a vigorous engagement. About 60 natives killed with many wounded. village razed. British casualties include two dead and 29 wounded. Brake slightly wounded. Large stock of Lee-Metfords and Martini-Henris found in natives camp. Despatches claim success and disruption of local tribes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loxpux
Tieutenant
Brake
SiMepipe
Unitich
Peking Relief Efforts Return Lingt In City Posts
After Allied occupation the former troop lines of Peking are being returned to the city. The move follows stabilization in the capital with authorities coordinating the handover and reintegration of facilities and personnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fis
Tei
Peking
Boxers Attack German Patrol at Tien-tsin
A force of about 500 Boxers attacked a German patrol near Tien-tsin, according to early reports. The clash is described as severe with ongoing details unavailable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tien-tsin
Government Battery tonnage and return figures from August
At the Mt Ida Government Battery in August, 544 tons were processed for a return of 64202 6dwt. The Mul line Government Battery also in August treated 558 tons for 58802 10dwt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt Ida
Mulline Government Battery
Appeal to England by Wuchang Viceroy on peace urged
The Viceroy of Wuchang appeals to Great Britain to lead efforts for peace to prevent harm to British commerce. He argues decisive action by Britain could stop further disruption and protect trade interests amid ongoing hostilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wuchang
Great Britain
Indian Prince on Gaselee Staff Joins Gwalior Maharajah
The Maharajah of Gwalior has been appointed one of General Gaselee's staff. The note reflects a formal military appointment assigning the Indian prince to General Gaselee's command.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maharajah of
Gwalior
Gaselee
German and British Forces Land in Shanghai
Cablegram reports 500 German soldiers landed in Shanghai alongside 1000 additional British troops, indicating a substantial foreign military presence in the port city. The development signals a major escalation in the region and potential shifts in control and security dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Kaiser's Views on Peking Garrison And Allied Role
The American Charge d Affaires in Berlin reports Germany wants troops kept at Peking. A second account says the Kaiser wants Peking garrisoned by an Allied contingent while other Allied forces return to Tien Tsin until peace is achieved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Germany
Peking
Tientein
Leonard Courtney Defeated in Badhoi Cornwall Election
London Sept 6. In the extraordinary election for the Badnoi division of Cornwall premier candidate Mr Leonard H Courtney was defeated and replaced by another candidate. Courtney opposed the war and this stance likely influenced the result though no vote margin is given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Badnoi
Cornwall
Leoard H. Courtney
Leonard N. Courtney
Bamor
Salisbury
Transvaal
Swimming the Channel. A Woman's Attempt
Madame Leveson, the Austrian champion swimmer, ha s failed in her attempt to swim from Calais to Dover. She covered about 20 miles in boats or buoyed support before retreating from the Channel crossing attempt near Loxnox in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loxnox
Madame Leaveson
Calaiao Dover
The Plague in Europe French Precautions at Ports
London dispatch notes Sept 6 that French authorities require a strict health certificate for all vessels leaving French ports. The measure aims to prevent the spread of plague into England and other regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Apon
Enest
Sets
Leeland
Dearness of Coal Crisis Hits French Shipping
Several French steamship lines cut voyages as portions of the Piooch fleet exit service amid wartime coal shortages. A Liverpool figure sends millions of tons of coal to Marseilles and Bordeaux to relieve shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loxnow
Liverpool Fieure
Marseilles
Berdeaux
Colonial troops to receive South African medal for all services
A Adelaide correspondent notes no separate decorations for colonial troops. The House of Lords heard the South African medal would honor all troops, British and colonial, with a fair share to colonial forces. Lord Strathcona welcomed the War Secretary’s assurances, pleasing Canada and other colonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
House of Lords
Priliy
Lanadowne
Cal Ial
Great Britain
Ireland
Lord Strathcona
Mount Royal
Canada
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lady Brand
Delagoa
Ashanti
Dabina
Kaiser
Europe
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!