Wepener Siege Ends as Boer Commandos Retreat
London reports the siege of Wepener is over as Boer forces lift the siege they faced forces around Bloemfontein and Mafeking updates note weather delays for Lord Roberts. Reports differ on retreat direction but imply a south or northeast withdrawal with hunger in Mafeking and strategic repositioning near Natal.
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Retiring Before Buller From the Elandslaagte District
London reports confirm Boers retreat from the Elandslaagte district to Biggarsberg positions. British scouts note Boer private property attacks on mine engine houses, while officials claim war indemnities will fall on Rand mine owners. Generals Brabant and Chermside move to cover communications. Buller remains defensive awaiting reinforcements and horse transports.
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Transvaal relies on American support in Daly Mail note
The Daily Mail correspondent reports The Standard and Diggers News claim the Transvaal Government expects strong American intervention and success from Webster Davis and the presidential race. The Delagoa Bay blockade is said to harm no one in the Transvaal but enriches foreign firms at the expense of ruined Britishers.
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Boers Fire On Dewdrop and Mafeking Siege Update
London reports Dewdrop bombardment resumes as Bhorsers press Mafeking hunger grows. Sir Snyman leads besiegers amid renewed shelling with 14 pounders. Rhodesian scout Smith-Eman returns with dispatches from Mafeking saying all well on April 8. Dutch forces active near Bloemfontein as Boer forays probe frontier defenses.
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Boers Land Prisoners From Citadel Escape Aftermath
Jamestown St Helena April 16 The remaining Boer prisoners were landed today and sent to Deadwood Colonel Schiel and two others confined at the Citadel after their escape attempt have been released and joined the convoy to Deadwood.
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Delagoa Bay Award Payment Arrangements Made
Washington report states Portugal has arranged for payment of nearly 5 million dollars from the Delagoa Bay Arbitration Tribunal. Funds will be realized on Northern and Eastern Railroad bonds while the Lourenco Marques Railroad remains under Portuguese possession.
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Papal Edict Bans Religious Groups From Political Involvement
Paris reports a papal decision after a bishops and cardinals conclave prohibiting any religious congregation from political activity. It binds Roman Catholics worldwide including American Paulists, with commentator Cornély praising the move as wise for safeguarding church interests.
Mr Croker's Homeward sail to New York May 12
Advices say Richard Croker will sail home on May 12 aboard the New York with son Frank H Croker aboard to accompany him. He is in fragile health and will be cared for by his son during the voyage. Also joining the party are Lewis Nixon and Robert B Roosevelt. Rumors hint at a Tammany shakeup and changes in Albany representation upon his return.
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James Murray Favored as Clark Seat Successor in Montana Talks
A Montana political leader reports a conference in Atlantic City chose James Murray, a mining and finance figure, as Clark’s potential successor. Murray has Governor support and Clark faction backing. leaders plan to meet in Philadelphia and New York to solidify an agreed candidate. The Black Diamond Express advertises a noon New York to Buffalo service with dining car.
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Republican State Committee sets harmony for city convention
Final arrangements secure a conflict free Republican State Convention at Grand Central Palace. Delegates at large include Platt Depew Roosevelt Odell. Sherman to preside after recess. resolutions back McKinley Roosevelt admin. Electors to be chosen. disputes settled to yield vote split for Westchester delegations.
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Italians Move Toward Croton for Dam Work
A group of about forty Italians, each carrying a pack, passed through Dobbs Ferry bound north toward Croton to replace strikers at the dam. They traveled on foot and rested briefly, with little English understood. General Roe said no additional troops were planned after learning of Sergeant Douglass's shooting.
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Kingston Public Building Plan Seeks $100,000 Cost
The Public Buildings and Grounds Committee reports amendments to Mr Platts Kingston New York building bill. It authorizes Treasury to buy a site and construct a federal building not exceeding 100000 dollars. Kingston and Rondout post offices to consolidate when the new quarters are ready. Kingston office gross receipts for 1899 were 3507.
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Soldier Killed in Darkness as Troops Swift to Croton
Mount Vernon reports a sergeant shot in darkness. seven called. First day casualties include Sergeant Robert Douglass of Company 8B, 1st Regiment, killed by a shot from a bush. Major Bridgman, Squadron A, suffered a three place leg break when his horse fell. More troops are en route and two companies are at hand.
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Troop numbers and guard details amid Croton Dam strike
The article outlines guard wages for cavalry, infantry, and deputies totaling about 470 National Guardsmen plus 1000 more in the Tth Regiment. It notes a murder of Sergeant Robert Douglass near Mount Vernon, and Major General Roe moving troops to Croton Dam in Westchester to deter Italian strikers. Infantry arrived via train. civilians welcomed them with music. leaders warn of Mafia-style retribution for striker replacements.
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Sergeant Douglass Shot Dead at Croton Dam Ambush
Sergeant Robert Douglass of Mount Vernon unit killed by a rifle ambush near Croton Dam. He directed guard rounds before he was shot. a fellow sentry fired in response as the woods were scanned. Douglass died en route to a hospital. leaves a wife and two children. Local deputies and guards searched the area. cause and rank disputed. The incident interrupts patrols as river and mountain region travel ads follow.
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New York 7th Regiment Ordered to Croton Dam Action
Major General Roe orders three companies of the 7th Regiment to Croton Dam to aid 400 soldiers already dispatched earlier in the day. About 260 men under Major James C. Abrams depart from Grand Central at 9 o clock for Croton Landing, with more units possibly following. Colonel Appleton may lead the overall campaign as the plan progresses.
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