Thorn of the Transvaal Shapes South African Ties
The Transvaal, tied to France by mineral wealth, cattle, and Dutch heritage, has long troubled Britain. Dutch settlers expanded from Cane Colony in 1652, while Boers defend modest farms and fear English rule, slavery abolition, and resource development. Kruger era secures public franchises and mining monopolies, shaping a volatile regional path.
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Transvaal
France
Vaal
Nile
Niger
Transgaad
East India
Cane Colony
Cape
Capetown
Natal
Gold Coast
Holland
Gape Colony
Limpopo
Doesire
Cape Colony
Ketger
Bacrs
Volksraad
Raad
Kruger
Delagoa Bay
Min
England
George Whitllington
Kouger
Africa
Dullipopo Caiver
Transvaal Uy
Hulland
Great Britain
Trana- Waal
South Africa
South Africa Strife Shapes British Imperial Interest
The article explains British fear of a Boer led conflict in southern Africa. It notes Kruger’s attempts to incite war among Africans and outlines potential outcomes, including British control over the region or a Boer victory. It details colonial governance, Uitlanders, migration, and economic drivers from gold and diamonds shaping the crisis.
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Uitlanders
Vaal
Orange Free State
Seea
Miniature Scenery Model Show Highlights Theater Prep
An extensive description from the New York Commercial Advertiser details theater scene work for a production. A complete miniature model of sets is crafted with painted racks foliage and intricate detail. Lighting plans and color schemes are carefully arranged with electricians and glass shade makers before canvas backdrops are painted.
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New York Commercial
Treasure Trove Brass Find Leads to Convictions in Sussex
In 1863 Mountfield Sussex laborer Thomas Bulcher unearthed a metallic brass like artifact with ends resembling trumpets. His find attracted buyers Thomas and Willett who sold it as gold to a Cheapside firm. Crown investigated. both men convicted and punished. Butcher remained innocent.
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Thomas Bulcher
Mountfield
Sussex
Chand Journal
Butcher
Thomas
Willett
Shaw
Thomas and
Willetts
Cheapside
Coraser
Britain’s Suez Shares Praised as Strategic Profit
The piece lauds Britain’s purchase of Suez Canal shares as visionary finance and statecraft. It notes 4,080,000 pounds paid versus a market value near 25,000,000 pounds, with dividends recouping the cost and yielding substantial annual income. The arrangement also grants Britain political influence tied to the asset’s value and returns.
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Great Britain
Suez Canal
Britain
The Costliest Parliament in Europe
The article notes France’s chamber of deputies consumes 389000 pounds annually. It compares costs with Spain 9200 pounds and drary 86,000 pounds, Austria 62090 pounds, and Great Britain 61920 pounds.
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Europe
France
Chamber of Deputies
Spain
Austria
Great Britain
Dairy and Poultry Trade Insights From New Zealand Visit
The New Zealand dairyman reports on dairy and butter quality, comparing Danish, Australian, Canadian, and Argentine products. Mr. Gerritsen warns Danish butter lacks keeping quality, while Australian butter improves with uniform temperatures. He favors pasteurization and independent inspection, notes cleaner handling from cow to consumer, and discusses egg packing, blood meal as poultry feed, goose feathering tips, turkey insect control, and humane veal production practices.
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Condor
New Zealand
Gerritsen
Messrs
Delzos and
London
Denmark
Gergitsen
Getline
Manchester
England
Geturstaen
Holland
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Transvaal Republic
Pretoria
Kruger Ie Og
Dairy and Poultry
Viggo Schwartz
Ireland
Irish Agricultural Organization Society
Hrnn
National Provisioner
Malton
Continent
Farmers' Review
Gilman
Vermillion County
A. Schiller
Dodge County
Wis
Flint
Peoria
County
W. C. Motcer
Ford County
Tilaois
Farm Journal
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