Mafeking Relieved After Unopposed Siege Break
May 16 Mafeking relief column entered unopposed after marching from Kimberly. 1500 strong unit of Cape police Imperial yeomanry and Kimberly mounted regiment with three maxim guns reached Manitzan river north of Mafeking by May 11. Excitement ran high as townsfolk celebrated with flags and demonstrations.
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London
Capetown
Mafeking
Kimberly
Taungs
Viyburg
Cape Police
Imperial Yeomanry
Kimberly Mounted Regiment
Manitzan River
B. T. Mahon
Kitchener
Crowds Cheer Baden-Powell Demonstration Across London
From dawn crowds filled the streets with Union Jacks and national colors while bells rang and sailors fired salutes. Stock brokers halted business to join in music and patriotic drives as the Mafeking relief news spurred nationwide exuberance.
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Baden-Powell
Mafeking
Americans urged to join Boer aid effort warned against mass return
Webster Davis is quoted saying he wished Americans would arm themselves and join a fleet to help the Boers. He suggested one hundred thousand Americans could aid the Boers, but if they all rushed home upon arrival, the Boers would not appreciate the sacrifice.
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Webster Davis
South Africa
Webster
Seattle Times
Gossip of London shows odd notices and Buller’s champagne mix
London gossip recalls a Batholivers biscuit recipe credited to Dr. Oliver and a spoof about 50 cases of champagne marked castor oil sent to General Buller. The tale notes supply delays at the base and a small stock of castor oil. Joy over a South African village relief spreads nationwide with flags on carts and horse decorations.
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London
Babs
Bath
Dr. Oliver
Pope
Bobs
Lady Roberts
Buller
Natal
War Office
Mafeking Siege Remembered for Heroic Defenders
The Mafeking siege stands out not for strategic size but for the courage of Colonel Baden-Powell and a small garrison of civilian volunteers. Despite being outnumbered and short on artillery, they trained frontier volunteers, repelled assaults, and held the town in British territory against a determined Boer force until relief could arrive.
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Mafeking
Orange River
Kimberly
Transvaal
Free State
Baden- Powell
Baden-Powell
Mafeking Relief Cements British Victory and Strategy
The siege narrative honors Baden-Powell and the garrison for defending Mafeking under hunger and bombardment. The relief forces repelled the besiegers and the town becomes a strategic base to invade the Transvaal, forcing Boer withdrawals and enabling a westward advance toward Pretoria.
McIntosh Sells Out as Winnipeg Mine Changes Hands
Winnipeg mine board reshuffle as McIntosh sells 200000 shares to David H. Beecher of Grand Forks and resigns as president and director. New directors include Richard Plowman A J Macdonald J K McCallum of Rossland. Beecher named president, John Mack acting superintendent. Mine repairs resume shaft pumping in two weeks and ore shipping planned with spur extension from Brandon and Golden Crown rail.
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Duncan McIntosh
Winnipeg
Boundary Country
David H. Beecher
Grand Forks
E. J. Dyer
Spokane
W. F. Honey
Fall River
S. D
Richard Plowman
A. J. Macdonald
J. K. McCallum
Rossland
Mr. Beecher
John Mack
Brandon & Golden Crown
Admiral Ahmed Pasha Arrives in New York for Claims Settlement
The Turkish admiral landed in New York aboard the Hamburg American steamship Augusta Victoria. He is to visit Washington to settle claims totaling $100,000 arising from destruction of American missionary property in Turkey.
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New York
Admiral Ahmed Pasha
Turkey
Washington
Chinese Fight Laundry Tax Sparks City Prosecutions
Montreal authorities press cases against Chinese for non payment of the laundry tax. Over 100 delinquents appeared before the recorder. judgments were suspended. Officials say some Celestials have the $50 tax but resist payment until compelled by law.
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Montreal
Highland veteran T C Wasson honored after Kimberley relief
T C Wasson, a Highland veteran, traveled from the Klondike to fight in the Boer War. He helped relief Kimberly, was wounded in service, and received thanks from Lord Roberts in the hospital.
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Toronto
Otter
T. C. Wasson
Klondike
Kimberly
Lord Roberts
Boer Delegation Faces Senate Clash Over Status
In Washington on May 21 the senate debated Mr. Allen's resolution to admit Boer representatives to the floor. Senator Davis condemned the delegates as premature and improper, urging the resolution to be laid on the table. Secretary Hay agreed to an unofficial audience at 2:30 with Gen. O Biern e’s help guiding the meeting at the State Department.
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Davis
United States
Allen
Hay
O’bierne
State Department
Kruger's Catspaws and Free State Misery
The piece denounces the Orange Free State's role in the war as pawns used by Kruger. It laments the loss of independence and territory while noting the Transvaal remains uninvaded and urges restraint from Free State allies. It accuses Kruger of using friends to suffer the costs.
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Orange Free State
Free State
Transvaal
Roberts
United States
Vaal
Kruger
Rascal
War Eagle Mine Development Moves Through 750 Foot Level
Mining report shows War Eagle development confined to 625 and 750 foot levels with drifting and stoping on the 625 foot level and continuous ore extraction on the 750 foot level. Upraises reach 30 feet, ore widths vary, and connections via Centre Star tunnel are completed awaiting hoist operation. Diamond drill work continues in both War Eagle and Centre Star to prospect areas before further development.
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War Eagle
Centre Star
Pro-Boer agitation noted in US and imperial hints
The Montreal Herald cautions that US public opinion will blur with campaign rhetoric as imperial federation ideas advance. Chamberlain signals readiness to seek country and colonial input while Boer envoys tilt toward Democratic campaign theatrics. US postal officials in Cuba appear inactive. the piece contrasts exposed American rascals with Spain’s, who would flee with stolen gains.
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United States
The
Montreal Herald
Mr.Chamberlain
Birmingham
Cuba
Spain
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Germany
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Eloff
Kroonstadt
Hutton
Bothaville
Republic Police
Colt
Lamley
Vet River
British Empire
United Kingdom
Lorenzo Marques
Mansion House
Mafching Relief Fund
Georgiana Curzon
Col. Baden-Powell
Sarah Wilson
Ever
Anon
Stock Exchange
Paris
St. Paul's
St Paul's
Canada
Colonel Otter
Berne
Switzerland
International ‘Peace Bureau
Great Britain
Gossip OF
General Buller
Ihelp
Pretoria
McIntosh
the Pasha
Senate
Boer Representa
Tives
Committee On Foreign Relations
Livered
Kruger’s Catspaws
Bryan
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