Defeat claims as Boers cite Buller regiments near Lang's Nek
London reports from June 15 state Boers insist General Buller’s assault near the Natal border annihilated a British regiment and that heavy British losses occurred. They also claim Botha gained advantage over Roberts near Pretoria. From Laurenco Marques, The Express notes Kruger is printing paper money in his railway car home.
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Pretoria
Buller
Natal
Laurenco Marques
Express
Kruger
Boers Still Unconquered in South Africa War News
London dispatch notes that despite Methuen's rail resumption, De Wet and deposed Boer raiders remain active. Lindley Roodeval prisoners, limited railway protection, and dispersed Boer columns hinder operations. Buller clears Laing’s Nek. Kitchener supports Roberts with transport leadership. overall prospects hinge on dispersing De Wet before Lydenberg invasion.
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London
Roberts
Methuen
Pretoria
Free State
Lindley
Roodeval
de Wet
Bloemfontein
Heilbror
Senekal
Ficksburg
Buller
Laing
Nek
Lyttelton
Wakkerstroom
Botha
Lord Roberts
Ermelo
Middleburg
Lydenberg
Kroonstad
Transvaal
Rundle
Vaa
Hunter
Johannesburg
Heidelberg
Standerton
Kitchener
Leutenant
Reports from Roberts and Buller on Pretoria operations
London June 14 War Office issues Roberts report from Pretoria June 13 afternoon. Boers evacuated strong position and retired eastward. Buller and Roberts forces assisted each other. Pretoria occupation drew Boer withdrawals from Laing's Nek as Buller advanced to Volksrust. Methuen moved to Honingspruit, quiet. Kroonstad held. Methuen back to Rhenoster River as railway repaired. Hamilton and Guards Brigade broke enemy line, forcing retreat to eastern position. Casualties moderate. two officers wounded. Buller at Laing's Nek reports Kekkerstroom submitted and evacuated. Deser forces praised. Lagg's Nek tunnel debris, rest intact for Teversing and Sandspruit lines.
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London
War Office
Lord Roberts
Pretoria
Buller
Laing
Volksrust
Methuen
Honingspruit
Kroonstad
Rhenoster River
Botha
Ian Hamilton
Guards
Pole-Carew
Lord Lansdowne
Desers
Almond
Lagg
Nek
Cape Ministerial Crisis in Cape Colony Unfolds
Cape Town June 14 Sir Alfred Milner Governor Cape Colony has sent for Sir John Gordon Sprig who is attempting to form a Cabinet. The scene evokes good music grand scenery and glorious sail aboard Hudson River Day Line with constant joy as a travel feature.
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Cape Town
Sir Alfred Milner
Cape Colony
John Gordon Sprig
Hudson River
Tammany in a Panic as Croker Prepares Return
Lawrence Delmour takes charge at Tammany Hall replacing Carroll while Croker is abroad. Rumors of Croker delaying his return fade as telegrams reveal Croker will sail to Southampton and reach New York June 23. Delmour, trusted ally of Croker, signals a reorganization plan against Carroll and Van Wyck as old leaders push to regain control.
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Ice Trust
Richard Croker
Carroll- van Wyck Clique
Tammany Organization
Europe
England
John F. Carroll
Tammany Hall
Lawrence Delmour
Tammany
Carroll
Far Rockaway
Democratic Club
Delmour
Croker
Jimmy” Martin
Larry” Delmour
Jimmy” Boyle
Paddy” Driver
Mr. Croker
van Wyck
Wigwamites
Carroll-Van Wyck Clique
W. H. Gleshenen
Garfield National Bank
Oceanic
Carroll-Van Wyck Combination
Carroll- van Wyck
Gelshenen
City Island
Delmonico
Tammany Men
Bad to worse in China 1900 Tribune cable summary
London reports grave China situation with Empress Dowager urging rioters to disperse at Peking. Thirty thousand Chinese troops oppose foreign entry as expeditionary forces near Peking engage. Lang-Fang awaits reinforcements. Russians arrive outside the city. Britain to command with a Russian chief of staff per Standard.
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Lang- Fang
The
Times
Peking
China crisis dominates London dispatches in 1909
London telegrams from Peking describe alarm as a relief force lags, embassies are said to be in danger, and foreigners face danger in the streets. A Japanese legation official is killed and calls for reinforcements go to Tien-Tsin as Parliament weighs policy and leadership on China amid other news.
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London
Peking
Shanghai
Tien-Tsin
Legation
House of Commons
Balfour
Foreign Office
Ascot
Sloan
Mrs. Langtry
Russians land guns and march on Peking
In Tien-Tsin on June 14 Russians have landed four 8 centimeter guns and with seventeen hundred men prepare to march on Peking the next day. A searchlight train patrols the line between Tien-Tsin and Taku and officials expect an assault on the international column near Feng-Tai led by General Tung Fuh Siang with Nieh in reserve. Ten thousand foreign drilled troops remain at Shanghai.
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Tien-Tsin
Peking
Tien-T’sin
Taku
Feng-Tai
Tung Fuh Siang
Nieh
Shanghai
Ten Thousand Men for Peking Reinforcements
London reports major powers plan large reinforcements at Tien-Tsin with Germany 1200 Britain 600 and 400 more, Italy 1000, Russia raising to 6000 totaling about 10000. A tense incident between British and French over a locomotive nearly sparked violence, resolved by consular and naval intervention with American aid.
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London
Tien-Tsin
Germany
Great Britain
Goo
Hong Kong
Italy
Russia
St. Petersburg
China Railways
Weir
Four Companies of Hong Kong Regiment Advised Fare to Philadelphia
Advertisement notes a single fare to Philadelphia and return via Pennsylvania Railroad for National Republican Convention and North American Turnfest, scheduled June 16 to 21. The offer covers four Hong Kong regiment companies, mountain and field batteries of Asiatic artillery, with return validity through June inclusive.
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Hong Kong
Hong Kong Regiment
Asiatic Artillery
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Conditions in Cuba Real State of Affairs Detailed by Officials
Army officials and other Americans outline the true state of affairs in Cuba highlighting the need for coordinated relief and policy action. The report emphasizes humanitarian concerns, governance challenges, and potential steps to stabilize the region amid ongoing tensions.
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ARMY
Porto Rico decision labels inhabitants as aliens
Washington June 14 A telegraph to the Tribune reports a private view from Cuba detailing the island’s situation. Officials say the Tribune’s stance is sound and urge a Senate inquiry to reveal abuses and groundless charges. They warn continued policy mistakes will worsen Cuban politics and General Woods’ troubles.
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Washington
Cuba
The
Tribune
Senate Committee
Havana
Wood
The Tariff Revision and Porto Rico Status Question
Havana debates a six month effort to revise the Porter tariff due to American and Cuban authorities. Officials note that Porto Rico remains a foreign country under the Treaty of Paris until Congress decides otherwise, validating duties on imports from the island.
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William K. Townsend
United States District Court For
Southern District of
New York
Porto Rico
United States
Congress
John H. Goetze & Co
Port of
Townsend
Spain
Paris
Union
Supreme Court
NJ Central Railroad offers $2.50 round trip to Philadelphia
The Central Railroad of New Jersey sells tickets in New York at 2.50 for the round trip during the Republican Convention and the North American Turnfest. Tickets are valid to travel June 15 through 21 and to return by June 26. New York stations listed are Liberty Street and South Ferry.
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Philadelphia
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
New York
Liberty St
South Ferry
Advt
Platt Pleads For Ex Convicts In Immigration Case
Washington June 14 Special A second message from Senator Platt to Commissioner General Powderly asks delaying the Fitzharris and Mullet decision to allow time for evidence review and bonds. The issue is whether the English crime is political or criminal and affects entry to the United States. The Treasury Solicitor Mr OConnell awaits return from New York. a decision is expected early next week.
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Washington
Powderly
Immigration Bureau
Platt
New York
Fitzharris
Mullet
G. M. Curtis
Muller
England
United States
O'Connell
The
Treasury
Attempt to chloroform a girl in Derby
Police seek two men who entered Rodman B. Mott's Derby home at 1 am and tried to chloroform his 17 year old daughter Rosie. She screamed, her father fired at the fleeing intruder, who escaped through a window. The girl is in shock after the incident. A young man who had courted her is suspected.
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Derby
Conn
Rodman B. Mott
Rosie
Miss Mott
Secretary named for Chillan Claims Commission
John F. Baker of New York has been chosen as secretary of the Chillan Claims Commission in Washington on June 4. The brief notice notes his appointment amid other railroad schedule details mentioning the Newark to New York Central Big Four route and an arrival in St. Louis the next evening.
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Porter
Havana
Santa Clara
Santiago
C. W. Todd
Mr. Todd
Mr. Porter
van Horne
Chilian Commission
Washington
John F. Baker
New York
Chillan Claims Commission
Ullman
Talk of vice president varied views of national committeemen
Philadelphia reporters note the 1900 era battle for McKinley’s running mate as National Committee leaders including Hanna, Bliss, Long, Dolliver, Wolcott and others reveal uncertainty. Woodruff and Gibbs spark interparty tensions as New York courted blocs. Quay and Platt influence Pennsylvania while caucus timing looms with a projected Woodruff bid and possible Bliss opposition.
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National Committee
Hanna
Cornelius N. Bliss
New York
Secretary Long
Dolliver
Iowa
Edward O. Wolco
Mr. Woodruff
Roosevelt
United
Brooklyn Statesman
Messrs. Bliss
Odell
Michael J. Cady
New- York
Quay
Senate
Pennsylvania
Woodruff
Platt
Penrose
Mr. Quay
Bliss
Allison
Long
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