British Advance Reported Amid Boer Activity near Wepener
Apr 16 reports from Maieru Basutoland describe Boer scouts along the Pardersburg and Rouxville road showing activity and hoping to relieve Wepener. Burghers split on whether to remain or retreat, majority fearing encirclement, while Olivier-led minority resists moving while Col. Dalgety’s garrison could be captured.
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Pardersburg
Rouxville
Wepener
Wepanet
Olivier
Col. Dalgety
Regiments Move to Croton Landing Amid Fire and Riots
In New York on April 17 seven companies of the 7th regiment left for Croton Landing, bringing the force to over 1,000 men. At Croton Valley a sergeant from Mount Vernon, Robert Douglas, was killed in a camp riot as drizzling rain soaked guards and strikers. The scene near Lithore and the Croton valley showed heightened tension with shots fired, casualties reported, and soldiers aiding in the aftermath. The river packets Winona Verne Swain and other vessels operated as usual while local institutions announced a new academy opening on Visitation Avenue Rockaway.
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Croton Landing
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Mount Vernon
Robert Doulas
Croton Valley
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Little Italy
Bowery
Potan Bape
Cornell Dom
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Bronglass
Tlenenaol Glover
Dongliss
Yusi
W. J. Young
Burlington
Winona
Verne Swain
Clinton
Ruth
J. D. Kendall
John FE
Tolay
Stillwater
Pincries
Uproar Over Boer Conflict Figures in Washington Dispatch
Washington dispatch details tensions surrounding Lord Salisbury and officials, noting a three hour conference with Hammend and the fate of prisoners from St Helena. It cites Davis and Hay in confidential talks about Boer relations and potential political fallout. Prisoners from an escape attempt were moved to Deadwood after release.
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Atus
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Coeur dAlene War Stamp Case Figures In District Hearing
April 17 report on Coeur dAlene inquiry with Wit. Stimson testifying about his removal by state and military authorities amid claims linked to the Bunker Hill mine and Standard 41 Co. A petition for federal troops retention was attacked as fraudulent. The court tackled who should pay express stamp costs, with Justice White underscoring the shipper’s burden and contract-shifting limits. Senate panels also discussed the Marken civil code bill and popular senatorial elections.
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Government debate on armor plate and policy sparks division
In Washington senators clash over armor plate sourcing with Cummings citing Krupp as cheapest and a plan to keep Philippines under US control. Thurston proposes a conspiracy bill while sugar factory notes loom in Canada. Albany reports Altgeld’s Wolfert roast and Henderson’s new prosthetic leg headline a busy day of political chatter and court decisions.
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Ermor
Amlavy
Philippines
United States
Cuba
Strike orders loom over Illinois mine action
Springfield April 17 As a result of a Mine Managers meeting at East St Louis all coal mines in the state were ordered closed at 1:00 am and to remain shut until operators recognize the association. The Mine Managers claim a mandate but many miners do not belong to the association, making effective action doubtful and potentially delaying operations.
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Mine Managers’ Association
East St. Lows
Vals Association
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Nlog
Mine Mangers Association
Joseph Pope
United Mine Workers
Sager Louis
Dope
Mine Managers and Examiners’ Aid Association
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Manila insurgent leader surrenders near Camaling mountains
Gen Montenegro, a top insurgent fighter, surrenders to Col Smith in the Bangasinan mountains while efforts to reorganize the Philippine army continue. Reports recall a ten day old hard fight and renewed clashes at Cagayan Mindanao where 50 attackers were killed or captured and Americans suffered 15 losses.
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Camaling
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Philippine Army
Cuse
Cagayan
Mindanao
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