London Topics of the Week Curious War Trends
London readers react with calm after news that Johannesburg fell and the Orange Free State was annexed. Press influence shapes public enthusiasm, with no uproar or romance surrounding victories. The era of victory seems routine as the war nears its presumed end and President Winger faces sharp scrutiny.
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London
Mafeking
Bobs
Johannesburg
Lord Roberts
Orange Free State
Orange River Colony
Transvaal
President Krueder’s Flight and Africa’s Unsettled Future
The article argues that General Krueder’s movement toward Lydenburg signals ongoing fighting in the Transvaal and Orange Free State, with Cape Colony news of a British setback and Warren's possible Bechuanaland encirclement. It discusses annexation, native loyalty, and the challenge of governing a vast, diverse territory, noting that the general election is drawing nearer after “Bobs’s” victory.
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Lydenburg
Transvaal
Orange State
Cape Colony
Warren
Bechuanaland
Edward Gray
Pacific
England
Wales
France
Bobs
Khaki election looms as MPs weigh delaying contest
A speaker argues MPs favor postponing the vote while Parliament is gridlocked to save costs and capitalize on military successes. He warns of a rushed dissolution, implying a broad shift to imperial aims, with past predictions of victory and surprise defeat shaping current hopes.
Foreign affairs and colonial unrest across the globe
The piece surveys China’s turmoil with Boxer upheavals and Empress Dowager resistance, the need for foreign protection for investors, and the plan to place China’s internal order under foreign influence. It also notes the Ashanti rebellion near Kumassi, probable safe arrival of Hodgson’s party, and European fears of disruptions in France amid Chamber of Deputies turmoil and Derby week reflections.
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China
Far East
United States
Peking
Empire
Africa
Frederic M. Hodgson
Gold Coast
Kumassi
Prince of Wales
France
Chamber of Deputies
Republic
France and Revolution and the Jingo Debate
A. J. W. argues against panic over French revolutions and invasions, criticizing jingoism and urging calm. He doubts a Bourbons or Bonaparte revival, suggests France’s peril lies in finances, and warns of unrest in European Turkey with Russia backing Armenians amid Abdul Hamid’s regime.
Lord Salisbury to Remain in Foreign Affairs Leadership
London June 2 Inquiries show no ground for Salisbury retiring from the Foreign Affairs Ministry or party leadership He has never mentioned such a contingency and spirits are equally favorable despite rumors of possible change
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The
Associated Press
London
Lord Salisbury
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Conservatives may lead next election says Salisbury option
The article notes strong support for Lord Salisbury if Conservatives win the coming general election while Lord Rosebery's message to The Plymouth Mercury suggests a cautious stance. Rosebery appears to be waiting, possibly preparing to lead the Opposition if Liberal internal matters align, risking a split or marginalization of anti imperialist voices.
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Lord Salisbury
Lord Rosebery
Plymouth Mercury
Liberal Party
Negroes in Comic Opera in Washington Stuns Critics
A Washington observer describes a Negro amateur company performing Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Pirates of Penzance. The Dvorak Society under J Henry Lewis stage a refined, intelligent, well acted production with strong chorus and capable soloists, challenging claims of racial inferiority and praising progress.
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Washington
Morrison Joodrich
Ruth
Dvorak
South
J. Henry Lewis
United States Senate
Change in Inn Tunnel Route Plans Considered
Chief Engineer Parsons of the Rapid Transit Commission is weighing a shortened tunnel option near Fort George. The proposal would cut 1000 feet of viaduct but lengthen the tunnel about 100 feet, shifting Elwood and Nagle avenues to connect with Tenth Avenue and King’s Bridge Road, affecting Tawood Street station access.
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Rapid Transit Commission
Fort George
Eleventh Avenue
Elwood Street
King’s Bridge Road
Tenth Avenue
Two Hundred and Eighteenth Street
Elwood Avenue
Nagle Avenue
King’s Bridge
Man's Body Found in Cambridge Reservoir
Police in Cambridge locate a decomposed body in Fresh Pond, source of the city water. Identified as Harry Reid, former stenographer in Adjutant General Dalton's office, who disappeared two months ago with a matching flatiron. Believed to have died by his own hand.
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Cambridge
Mass
Harry Reid
Adjt
Dalton
Reid
General Hawkins Improves From Pneumonia at Fort Slocum
Gen Hawkins, seriously ill with pneumonia at Fort Slocum army post New Rochelle, N Y, shows improvement after the crisis passes this morning and a noted betterment hours later.
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New Rochelle
N. Y
British Surround Free State Boers Near Pretoria
Conflicting reports trace Boer defense around Pretoria as Gen. Brabant's forces press within five miles of Ficksburg. French reportedly near the city, while communications with Transvaal are cut. Dispatches say Pretoria may surrender, with Machadodorp seen as last Boer stand.
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Maseru
Basutoland
Brabant
Ficksburg
Jonathan
London sketch of South African War progress this week
Spenser Wilkinson reviews week of events across South Africa with Lord Roberts advancing from the Vaal in two columns and occupying Johannesburg. French and Hamilton push toward Pretoria while Boers retreat. Pretoria telegrams misdated occupancy, but Roberts likely to enter soon. Free Staters pressed near Tvicksburg and Heilbron. Khama, Kruger, and guerrilla delays noted. battle lines reassert British dominance and planned rail control to end local resistance.
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London
Roberts
Germiston
Florida
Johannesburg
Trench
Hamilton
Pretoria
French
Tes French
Lord Roberts
Tree States
Rundle
Free
Kruger
Oberts
Predie
Lydenburg
Buller
Delagoa Bay
Kriger
Colville Takes Heilbron During Forced March
London reports Lord Roberts dispatch from Johannesburg dated June 1 details Sir Henry Colville's Highland Brigade arrival at Heilbron on May 29 after a strenuous march from Ventersburg. Eight soldiers were killed and 32 wounded among 4 officers. Colville lauds Lancashire Battery of Field Artillery and Grants naval guns for valuable support. troops conducted themselves soldierly throughout the arduous trek.
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London
Lord Roberts
War Office
Johannesburg
Cape Argus
Delagoa Bay
Pretoria
Machadodorp
Henry Colville
Highland Brigade
Heilron
Ventersburg
Colville
Lancashire
Fieldrtillery
Grant
British take Johannesburg under orderly guard with scouts shot
At 11 o'clock this morning British forces received the town in an orderly transfer led by Lord Roberts with a small accompanying force. Banks are guarded and a minor clash occurred outside Johannesburg where Australian scouts were shot in street fighting. A message was sent to the nearest British General that the town would not be defended.
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House of Commons
Gov
Lord Roberts
Johannesburg
War Office dispatch lists Rundle casualties in Africa
Lord Roberts dispatch reports 32 killed and 150 wounded from Rundle’s forces. General Rundle returned to Senegal after fighting eastward and plans a possible early forward move. Grenadier Guards suffered most, with 30 killed and 88 wounded in Basutoland.
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London
War Office
Lord Roberts
Rundle
Senegal
Maseru
Basutoland
Grenadier Guards
Cape Dutch Meet Demands Independence at People's Congress
Cape Colony May 31 The People's Congress opened with Dutch clergymen and Bandites present. De Villiers presided as Pretorius urged a resolution blaming London interference for the war. The resolution passed, calling for independence if annexation threatens peace, and for the governor to be appointed with colonial consent. A delegation would visit Britain, Canada, and Australasia to explain views. Olive Schreiner predicted the republics would regain independence.
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Graaf Reinet
Cape Colony
People's Congress
de Villiers
Pretorius
Legislative Assembly
London
Great Britain
South Africa
Canada
Australasia
Olive Schreiner
W. P. Schreiner
Use of wireless telegraphy by Lord Roberts noted
London reports praise Lord Roberts for using wireless telegraphy with a permanent corps of operators. Messages have been sent over sixty miles and naval experiments show the Hannibal reading Jupiter's messages at thirty two miles. Marconi tests also cited as favorable.
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Associated Press
London
Lord Roberts
Buller
White
Hannibal
Jupiter
Marconi
Roberts the British Idol Dominates War Parade Hopes
London reports the nation’s gratitude for Lord Roberts surpassing earlier wartime heroes. Dukedom and Order of the Garter are anticipated honors after Argyll’s death. Public excitement grows for his homecoming while Gen Buller fades from popular, postwar memory alongside Generals French and Hamilton.
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Associated Press
London
Lord Roberts
Wellington
Great Britain
Roberts
Duke of Argyll
Bobs
Lord Mitchener
Gen. Buller
Buller
Pretoria
French
Hamilton
Biggarsberg
Lessons of the War from Berlin June 2 1900
The Post notes two lessons from the South African War: Empire cohesion across distant colonies and Russia not marching into India. German papers deem the war largely over. Gen Becher praises Lord Roberts as a master strategist. A peace banquet planned with the British ambassador's approval, in conjunction with a national celebration in Britain.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Russia
India
Becher
Lokal Anzeiger
Lord Roberts
Transvaal secretary blames British war costs on Boer gold mines
State Secretary Reitz of the Transvaal says in a letter carried by the Cologne Gazette that Britain promised to finance the war by taxing Boers and mining profits. He asserts the mines will bear the burden, with 50,000 British troops kept in place and future rebellions seen as endless. He singles out Rhodes Wernher Bell as instigators and claims no wartime tax on gold was levied by the Transvaal.
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Orenzo Marques
Kruger
Machadofave
Pretoria
Transvaal
Delagoa Bay
Bronkhurst Spruit
Frichie Eloff
Dr. Heyman
Great Britain
Rhodes
Wernher
Bell
England
Appointment of Col O Grady Haly as Canadian militia chief
Ottawa June 2 Special to The Times Col R Richard Hebeden O Grady Haly was named to succeed Col E T H Hutton as commanding officer of the Canadian militia. Born in 1841 he joined the army in 1858 and served in Egypt in 1882. He led the Ha Zara Field Force Second Division for six years and later was Assistant Adjutant General at Belfast for six years. He earned the D S O for service in the Hazara campaign.
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New York Times
Ottawa
Ontario
R. Richard Hebeden O'Grady Haly
E. T. H. Hutton
Col. Haly
William O'Grady Haly
Egypt
Hazara
Belfast
Invites Boers to This Country
Representative Fitzgerald introduces a resolution citing interviews with Secretary Reitz about Boer defeat and urges inviting Transvaal and Orange Free State settlers to America to settle on public lands through the State Department messaging.
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Washington
Fitzgerald
Dem
Mass
Reitz
Transvaal
America
Orange Free State
Queen Wilhelmina ratifies The Hague Peace Convention
The Hague reports Queen Wilhelmina ratified the Peace Convention on June 2. Spain has done so, and Germany and Great Britain are expected to join soon. The move signals broad European commitment to the treaty and potential immediate adhesions.
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the Hague
Wilhelmina
Spain
Germany
Great Britain
Roughly Handled by Mob in Bridgeton Slays Wife
In Bridgeton New Jersey a mob whipped tarred and feathered Smith Alford after his wife died amid alleged cruelty. Mayor Hampton ordered arrests with few made. Alford fled town after a warrant was issued for cruel treatment. neighbors saw the couple as unhappy with frequent quarrels.
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N. J
South Bridgeton
Smith Alford
Hampton
Alford
EX-GOV. TAYLOR'S CASE INDIANA REQUISITION LIKELY
In Frankfort Kentucky on June 2 an expected filing seeks a requisition on Governor Mount of Indiana to bring former Governor Taylor back for trial. There is no direct contact from Taylor recently but reports say he may have abandoned plans to attend the National Republican Convention in Philadelphia fearing arrest after leaving Indiana. Republican leaders split with some urging his return while Gov Bradley is noted as opposing Taylor staying out.
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France
Duc d'Orléans
Anbyss
Frankfort
Gov. Mount
Indiana
Taylor
Philadelphia
Kentucky
Bradley
Killed by an Express Train at Fishkill Landing
Thomas Bevins aged forty was struck and killed by a northbound New York Central express train at 7:00 p m in Fishkill Landing. He had come to town the day before and found work about two miles from the station. He and John Reardon walked toward a hotel opposite the station when a flyer struck Bevins about 300 yards above the station. Reardon was uninjured.
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Fishkill Landing
N. Y
Thomas Bevins
New York Central
Bevins
John Reardon
Reardon
Alexander Goldschmidt
Forest Avenue
J. Weill
West One Hundred and Forty-ninth Street
Princeton Student Ends Life By Self Inflicted Shot
Blanchard H Maul a 21 year old Princeton University student died at his Philadelphia home from a self inflicted gunshot today He died instantly He and his family are prominent in society circles His illness stemmed from nervous prostration due to overstudy
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Philadelphia
Blanchard H. Maul
Princeton University
Maul
Local Weather Forecast and Temperature Records
Fair and cooler conditions prevail with northwest winds. A recent rain area moved from the Rockies to the Atlantic, affecting regions from British America to the Gulf. Outlooks favor farming with fair Atlantic weather and diminishing northwest winds along the Middle Atlantic coast. The Times thermometer and Weather Bureau data show a max of 82 and min of 67 degrees, barometer 29.95 to 29.55, humidity 77 to 32 percent.
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Rocky Mountains
Atlantic Coast
British America
Gulf of Mexico
Rio Grande
Middle
North Atlantic
Lake
South Atlantic
NEW York Times
Weather Bureau
Cccesto
the Times
Printing House Square
Addresses of Ambassadors and Officials Listed by Property Names
A catalog of people tied to notable properties in New York and other cities, listing diplomats, military officers, and executives by property names such as Waldorf Astoria, Holland, Imperial, and Fifth Avenue. Names include L V Havermen València H M Russell and many others across embassies, armies, and hotels. The long list frames a social map of influential figures connected to high end addresses and organizations.
Arrival of Buyers Representatives In The City
Out of town firm representatives arrive in the city to meet buyers. Names include Sommers G Co of St Paul MInn with dry goods at 355 Broadway and Hotel Manhattan. MacInnes Worcester Mass with dress goods and silks at White Street Murray Hill Hotel. Mears Hagen Scranton Penn with dry goods at St Denis Hotel. Siegel Cooper Chicago IL with domestics at Sixth Ave and 18th Street. Houghton Dutton Boston Mass with embroideries at Hotel Vendome. Callender McAuslan Troup Providence RI with upholstery goods at 2 Walker Street Gerard Hotel.
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Elco Cooper
Sixth Avenue
Eighteenth Street
Gerard House
Houghton & Dutton
Boston
Mass
J. A. Poteter
Callender
McAuslan & Troup Company
Proviedence
B. I
D. B. Longewill
Walker Street
Gerard
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Heilbron
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People’s ‘Congress
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Cologne Gazette
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Lafayette
Tonnie Brian
Glenlivet
Bonniz
Brier Bush
Scotland
H. B. Kirk & CO
Waldorf-Astoria
L. V. Havermen
Valencia
H. M. Russell
W. B. Veris
Melbourne
P. Rogertvensky
B.C. Rosenberg
Guatemala
M. P. Davis
Holland
Walter Phelps Dodge
Weatogue
Grand
Henry A. Bartlett
United States Marines
George O. Squires
United States Army
C. Evans
Imperial
Homer Reed
Kansas City
E. von Salis
Albany
Gilsey
Harold Wrenn
Chicago
C. H. Bronson
Pittsburg
Thomas Anderson
Hoffman
Alfred P. Thom
Norfolk
J. White
Montreal
C. F. Wyckoff
Ithaca
E. P. Goodwyn
Petersburg
Fifth Avenue
George W. Mee Bride
Oregon
W. T. Gundy
Toronto
ASTOR
E. Walter Earle
South Bethlehem
Penn
J. R. D. Grubb
San Antonio
Texas
T. G. Skinner
Detroit
M. I. Mallard
San Francisco
Plaza
Harry L. McGee
North Plainfield
George C. Hawley
William O. Corry
Netherland
William L. Ormond
Rochester
J. A. Doherty
J. L. Quarle
A. c. Woodworth
Providence
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