Boer War Update on South Africa Contract Details
London dispatch reports the Chartered Company's contract for South Africa includes eighteen batteries of quick firing guns. The Bhre Beant Manufacturing Company of Dus meiters delivers to EDs and bs batteries at Qilek-Meing, with 900 Mann Wageuns. The arrangement is in pursuance of the South Africa Company agreement.
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London
Bhre Beant
Oniuasoe Manufacturing Company
Dusmeiters
Prussia
Eds
Hunt Den De Wet Capture Expected By Knox Forces
December 19 reports from Standart and the Western World press say Major Knox’s column chased Commandant De Wet between the Caledon and Orange Rivers and Berutvland. Allied brigades have taken 400 sheep and many cattle in Drakenburg as pursuit narrows.
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Landon
Knox
Efyer
Commandant de Wet
Caledon
Orange Rivers
Berutvland
Standart
Wadorning Pom
Precautions at Jowannesburg
London reports Jowannesburg ringed by barbed wire with five entrances. Precaution aims to block food and ammunition to the agra by empathisura in Mo town. Noer Women and children from farms around Johannesburg linger to prevent contact and arms movements.
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London
Jowannesburg
Agra
Empathisura
Boer raids near Johannesbure disrupt three trains
The Bosra lines Aerius south-east of Johannesbure halted three trains and seized twelve mounts before BraIkepruht raiders 20 miles west of Slanderton captured stock belonging to Wireheis Who had surrendered to Breiakt.
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London
Bosra Neat
Aerius
Johannesbure
Brakepruht
Slanderton
Breiakt
Australian Casualties in the New South Wales Contingent
From London to Pretoria and beyond, reports detail NSW and Victorian troopers and mounted rifles among casualties. Trooper G Manas died of causes in Pretoria. Private N El Trommete wounded in action. several others listed as wounded or ill. The notes mention entic fever, maceric fever, and transport to hospitals, with references to NSW, Victorian and Queensland contingents and the SS Wales Volunteers.
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London
G. Manas
New Huth Wales
Pretoria
N. EL Trommete
New South Wales Mounted
Dhenont-Governsr
Frederick Darep
Thomann
Wales
Kroantsi
Mame
Muchman
N.S. Wales
Tiaertt
Prweorie
Macerie
Ulder Gamzziaulins
Volunaera Eeporip Tur Sif
Betpeaml A. Mt. Niebosy Pou
Sen
Root Lentin
Solving Service at St. Pauls in London
London December 1. A service for Casserone of the Hrisieharma in South Africa will be held at St Paul's Cathedral. The Prince of Walry and Lord Roberta will attend.
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London
Hrisieharma
South Africa
SS Paul's Cathedral
Prince of Walry
Lord Roberta
South African Women and Children Distress Fund opened
London reports the South African Women and Children's Distress Fund opened to relieve distress among women and children in Africa. The fund aims to provide loans secured by mortgages to support famine relief and rebuild livelihoods, with revisions expected on loan terms and eligibility.
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London
Memon and Children’s Districe Fund
Lando Thor
Bonih Africa
Moser
Morlanges
Advances to Colonial Invalids Contested in NSW Letter
Desember 0 London. Mr H Copeland New South Wales temporary general accuses Lord Carrington of interference and misrepresentation over advances to colonial invalids. Copeland claims NSW soldiers received £716 the highest amount, contrasting with other governments' allowances.
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London
H. Copeland
New South Wales
Tewas
Lord Carrington
Copeland
New South Wate
New Souls Wales
Kruger in Europe Advice at the Hague
London dispatch reports Kruger meeting the Queen of the Metherisote at the Hague where she urged trust in God and patience. President Kruger expressed doubt about his ability to follow the advice and Wiltaiming abstained from announcing official actions regarding his visit. A widely reported beat of sentiment notes Kruger’s defeat and claims the Oman declined to respond to Kruger’s proposals.
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Europe
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Hague
London
Pyedest Kruger
Tea Hague
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Wiltaiming
Onar
Kru Ore
Bins
Kruger seeks audience after telegram dispute
London dispatch reports President Kruger's request for a royal audience due to Queen Victoria's displeasure over Dr Layde publishing her telegram without noting it was a reply to Kruger's greeting.
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London
Kruger
Willelming
Layde
Letter to Kruger and Salisbury Apology Statement
London December 10. Dr Beaufort Netherlands Foreign Minister apologises to Lord Salisbury. He repudiates responsibility for a letter sent to President Kruger by the First Chamber. He says the war was atrociously provoked and hopes the independence of the republic will be permanently assured.
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London
Pai
Dr. Beaufort
Netherlands
Lord Salisbury
Jetter
Kruger
Republica
Anglophobia in France in Paris Anger Grows
London dated report notes that the Anglo Portuguese alliance has embittered Anglophobia in France with rising criticism and tension across political circles. The piece highlights cross border strain and public sentiment amid shifting alliance dynamics.
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London
France
The Chinese Trouble in Pekin Instruments
A London report dated December 10 describes Count Waldersen protesting removal of astronomical instruments from Pekin walls. The cable notes Jesuit custodians removed the devices, with some sent to Europe and Paris. Officials warn of danger to the instruments if not returned or protected.
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London
Chanel
United States
Vou Waldersen
Pekin
Wulen IE
Tiecomber
Pelle
Mirelaezrim
Taunt Vou Wallersro
The Empress Dowager Moves Toward Chengtu Fu
Reports state the Empress Dowager plans retirement at Chengtu Fu. A November 12 notice confirms the court’s move toward Chengtu Fu, a major provincial capital nearly 400 miles southwest of Slarostu. The city Taey, once a imperial Tealiepee hub, now faces ruin from Civil War era destruction.
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London
Shitzseha? Es
Exim Press
Chengw-fu
Chengtu-f
Chengtu-fu
Surenuen
Slarostu
Taey
Chingy
MISSIONARIES MISTREATED IN SHANS REGION
December 19 report from London states twelve Scandinavian missionaries and ten native converts have been mistreated on the Westh at Kwel hua chepg in Shans. Further west Boaters and Chlurse regular troops besiege mission stations where priests and converts resist the incidents.
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London
Kwel-hua-chepg
Shans
Boaers
Chlurse
France warns on arms and troop buildup at Indo China frontier
Paris dispatch reports French Minister M Pichon warning Prince Ching that France will not permit arms imports through its possessions or allow massing of troops on the Indo China frontier, signaling a new constraint on Chinese movements.
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London
M. Pichon
Pekio
Prince Ching
France
China
Greenwich Hospital Nelson Relics Stolen in Theft
London report of a burglary at Greenwich Hospital where the Nelson relics were stolen. The thief took a watch and a sword tool sheath, with gold ornamentation stripped from the items. The incident occurred in the afternoon of December 19.
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London
Burater
Nulton
Greenwich Hospital
Beer Poisonings Prompt Government Inquiry In London
The Local Government Board announces a government inquiry into recent beer poisoning cases in London. Officials report December 10 as the inquiry date and emphasize public health oversight and preventive measures.
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London
Local Government Board
Sapervision
Accused Man Sings Psalms On Way To Block
London reports a person named Norglund accused in a serious case, harmed yesterday at Westerand, Sweden, as they were escorted toward the block. He sang psalms during transport, reflecting a stark episode in the ongoing proceedings.
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London
Norglund
Westerand
Sweden
Vanderbilt estate valued at fourteen million pounds
London reports the late Cornelius Vanderbilt's estate proved at 14 million pounds. Alfred Vanderbilt receives 4 million, Cornelius Vanderbilt II 1 million, while the eldest son’s legacy is reduced due to his marriage contrary to his father’s wishes. Additional items note a death in the Middle Niger from a poisoned arrow wound, and British Yeomanry reorganization plans.
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the Vanderbilts
London
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Alfred Vvanderbittt
Cornelius
Freer trade debate sparks orderly NSW meeting
The New South Wales division of the Australian Freetrade and Liberal Association held a public meeting at Town Hall to hear Mr. G. Hffeld and others argue for freetrade and against protection. Speakers urged a national policy of commercial freedom, praising British success and urging Australians to weigh all sides before the Commonwealth elections.
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M Lean
Review of Reviewa
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Victoria
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Daniel O'Connel
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Ningle
August Roother
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Rose
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M'Millan
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Hia
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Austrsila
Austautia
Varius Buttes
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Thay Ware
Chase Dilley
Auaralla
Bruce Smith
Reda
Auccralia
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Holmmelf
Wais
M Millan
Australis
Doniem
New South
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Wrretessen
Emleb
Sted
South Australia
Fischer
South Wales
Bellseirwee
South Awetesnie
Ailsteana
Domes Aehtea
Bruce Emich
Yultel
IBM
Rev
Thage
Debates Over Free Trade and Protection in Australia
A heated Victoria NSW federation meeting argues whether Australia should adopt free trade or a strict revenue tariff. Speakers cite population shifts, industry protection costs, and imperial ties while urging unity within the empire and clear economic policy for the colonies.
Debating Club Discusses Municipal Reform Support
In Sydney the Debating Club held a session where Mr Ponnelly noted support for the Municipal Reform Association, with negatives narrowly winning. Speakers included Shas Golling Metare Vidar Steele Rona Wilson Thi Stosrty Haden Camptylt, and the main topic was a reduction in state parliament membership. A furnished Mosman residence advertisement accompanies the item.
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Rona
R. Wilson
Thi
Stosrty
Haden
Camptylt
New South Wales
Mas Sumten Ferald Rescue Significance Revealed
A garbled OCR fragment references Mas Sumten and a possible rescue or alert. It mentions a person named Sarale and notes unclear details about a feral ested event. The readable bits imply a local incident with named individuals and a need for clarification.
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