Vlakfontein Fight Adds Yeomanry Casualties
Later reports from London say two Yeomanry lieutenants were killed at Vlakfontein in the Western Transvaal on May 2 during a clash between De la Rey forces and Colonel Dixon. Additional fatalities include a lieutenant of Yeomanry planning, with earlier figures noting 174 British engaged, four officers killed, and further losses among the 38th Battery Moysl Field Artillery and wounded men.
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Tord Kuckener
Vlakfontein
Transvaal
de Ta Rey
Dixon
Joubart’s Son-In-Law Captured in South African Action
London June 3 1 20 pm The South African Consulbulary for Pretoria have captured a small Boer party including Abram Mulan, son in law of General Joubert, formerly mandant of Pletersberg.
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Pretoria
Abram Mulan
Joubert
Pletersberg
Boers Face Pressure as Allied Columns Advance
Outlying British columns report Boer forces retreating before major General Sir Bindon Blood. Boer prisoners describe increased resistance and rising numbers moving north toward Avrvenban while other units head northeast toward Gaaar laws.
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London
Bindon
Queensland units resume duty after convalescence
Major W Nist of the Queensland Mounted Infantry Lieutenant W Cowell of the Queensland Bushmen and Lieutenant Z Parkin of the Victorias Bushmen have recovered and returned to duty.
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London
W. Nist
Queensland Mounted Infantry
W. Cowell
Queensland Bushmen
Z. Parkin
Victorias Bushmen
Rinderpest outbreak in Basutoland alarms region
Rinderpest has broken out among cattle in Basutoland and communication with Orange River Colony has been prohibited. The report, dated London June 3, notes the spread impacts regional cattle contacts and trade, signaling regional quarantine and control measures.
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London
Basutoland
Orange River Colony
Kruger Anxious Over Truce Effort In Pretoria
London dispatch reports President Kruger anxious as General Botha and Mr Tobias Louis stay to meet the Dutch Consul at Brangertop to urge the Comaul’s intervention with Britain and secure a truce. The Consul had returned to Pretoria from Stan Horton before Botba’s delegate arrived.
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Kruger
Botha'y Weretury
Tobias Louis
Brangertop
Comaul
Pretoria
Stan Horton
Botba
Peace Delegates Protest Peace Delegates Meeting
A large gathering in London on June of Bri Usbureahi burghere Beld passed resolutions protesting the stance of the Afrikander Wand wod de Butch Reformed Church Am South Africa toward the peace delegates and urging a more conciliatory policy.
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London
Bri Usbureahi Burghere Beld
Zeeraar
Afrikander Wand Wod de Butch Reformed Church
Dutch Queen at Berlin Reports on Boer Intervention Request
In Brussels the Boers claim Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands, while in Berlin, sought to enlist a great power to aid the Boer cause. Chancellor Count von Bülow reportedly gave an evasive reply, leaving the matter unresolved.
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London
Brussels
Wilhelming
Netherlands
Berlin
Iron workers' Assistants union ends ultimatum with wage offer
After a mass meeting at New Masonic Hall, the Iron Workers' Assistants Union issued a new statement fixing daily wages at 7p and overtime at time and a half, with Sundays and holidays paid double. Employers may meet for a conference to define a “boy” and seek a compromise to end the strike. A mediator offer from Minister Perry was unlikely to be needed. An official notice from the employers’ side was expected later today.
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Amone
Wen
Mort's Dock God Engineering Company
Re. $. Boyd
J. M'Farlane
F. Drake Relary
Ironworkers’ Assistants' Union
Collar
J. Perry
Education and Labor
H. Wooson
Allied Commander in Chief to begin homeward voyage
London reports Count van Walderses, Commander in Chief of Allied forces in China, sails for homeward journey with German troops equaling British strength. Japan to withdraw 9,000 troops from China. Germany, Great Britain, and France remain the powers garrisoning the points linking Pekin to the sea.
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Count van Walderses
China
Great Britain
Japan
Germany
Snd Prance
Pekin
Kaiser and Lond Roberts
Lord Roberta
Dantajc
Indemnity Payment Sparks Chinese Provincial Rift
In London June reports say dissension grows over how to pay the annual indemnity. Pekin authorities resist interference with rice tribute and propose a new salt tax and native customs. Southern viceroys claim Pekin seeks to make southern provinces shoulder the full national payment.
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London
Natal
France to annex Hainan island in July report
London June 3 The Times Hongkong correspondent says France will annex the island of Hainan off southern China in July. The island features mountainous south, agricultural inland, Kiung ehaw and Holbow cities, and a population around 2.5 million with Chinese, Malays, and aboriginal Les cuisines noted.
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Hongkong
Times
France
Hainan
China
Faiyan
Tempire
Gulf of Tonguin
China Sea
Kiungehaw
Holbow
Riots Kill Missionaries Off Quelpart Island
Anti Christian riots on Quelpart, an island off Corea's south coast, leave two missionaries and six native converts dead. Japanese and French warships are dispatched to investigate the incident.
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London
Quelpart
Am Island
Corea
Dowie Death Charge Dropped after Dowie Arrest
London June Grand Jury in Chicago declined to form a charge against Mr Dowie tied to Mrs Judd s death after his arrest. Rich adherents subscribed £20000 to his church following the event.
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London
Grand Jury
Chicago
Elope Priest Arrested in Madrid With Guadalajara Funds
A Mexican priest named Eeparza and a young woman named Marie Pulitla were arrested in Madrid on June 4. They allegedly possessed 13,000 pounds belonging to the Archbishop and clergy of Guadalajara, Mexico, after eloping from London.
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Pam
Eeparza
Marie Pulitla
Madrid
Guadalajara
Mexico
Bowling in England and Congregational Union meeting notes
London reports a bowling competition at Crystal Palace with 135 bowlers led by Dingle and Nathan among Victorians. In Manchester the Congregational Union debate proposes uniting England Wales into the United Congregational Church with Scotland and Ireland observers to attend.
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London
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New Zealand
Haa Wou Tha Fineil
Crystal Palace
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Tink
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Manchester
Parker
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England and Wales
United Congregational | Cchurch
Scotland
Ireland
Royal Marine Band concert thrills Sydney audience
The Royal Marine Band and Victoria Memorial Band drew large crowds in the Town Mall for a concert with a strong program including Gounod’s Faust excerpt. Mrs Mackenzie Fairfax enchanted the audience as a mezzo soprano with encores. The Royal Marines depart Sydney after a farewell concert for the Mission to Seamen, with the program featuring varied items under conductor Mr J Seat. There is mention of Melbourne and Adelaide music industry news and planned elections in Psl ug's.
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Turkey and Italy Warship Order to Corfu
London dispatch states on June 3 that Tri- an warships are ordered to proceed to Corfu to secure Turkish satisfaction after the feat of an Italian postal agent at Preveza and to safeguard Italian Malta, reflecting tense Adriatic tensions between Turkey and Italy.
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Corfu
Turkey
Ot Prevean
Malta
Spain and London clash over deadly crowd firing at Coruna
Report from Coruna where civic guards opened fire on protesting crowds during a strike. Dozens dead or injured as inter allied sympathies fuel unrest. authorities declare a state of emergency. Names and exact figures unclear due to damaged text.
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Coruna
Spain
Civic Guard
Inter
Birth of a Princess Sparks Italian rejoicing in London
Italy celebrates the birth of a princess with widespread rejoicing. King Victor Emmanuel III decorates citizens and grants amnesty to prisoners. Other items note bar silver prices, Captain Gordon Wilson’s honor, Crete's union support with Greece, and UK coverage of European affairs including the Kaiser inviting Roberts to maneuvers and Japan forming a new cabinet.
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London
Italy
Victor Emanuel III
Victorian judge condemns desertion in divorce case
In the Victorian Divorce Court, Chief Justice Sir John Madden criticized men who desert their wives without a valid cause. He urged stronger public censure, warning parents to uphold duty and society to enforce moral standards against such conduct.
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John Madden
Jala
Lade
Bandwick Training Notes
Very few gallops done on the grass track this morning. Minn Melow beat Metalmas by several lengths over Furionke. The Diver iyaversed Ghole ta grim ther, walle Nabpro beat Partaad Light over six lurloggs in min Sheec.
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Bongayy
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Hissohun
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Flue
Meloasi
Amin Zisee
Norman the bestmaster charged with poultry theft
Edward Norman aged 23 pleaded guilty at Central Police Court to stealing fowl from Jas Lynch. The court was told he was found hiding under a Belmore shed with the loot concealed under his coat. Magistrate James Mair sentenced him to three months.
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Central Police
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Lynch
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Belmore
The Maplemore Contingent Dispatch From Cape Colony
Trooper La Doull of the Mounted Rifles reports the Maplemore contingent marching from Cape Colony toward Pretoria. He describes transport in open trucks, harsh travel, scarce women, thousands of Kaffirs in kraals, and Boer opposition ahead near Cradock and Colesburg. The journey includes railway sabotage, telegraph cuts, and a rumor war continues with heavy fighting and harsh climate.
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Ord Nrw ‘Mounted Rifles
Ander Dats
Norval
Font
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Allen
Noreul
Cradock
Colensburg
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M. Irary
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Ceylon
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Jenaburg
Pretoria
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Alleged Libel Case Ends In Non Suit
The case Albion Richard Cro against Sir James Reading Fairfax and others was listed for disposal before Mr Justice Simpson with a jury. The plaintiff failed to appear and the judge directed there be no insult, declaring no appearance means no case. The action alleged libel seeking £1900 for publication of 35 items.
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James Reading Fairfax
Mrr
Justice Simpson
JH. Want
Jim
Marold Fairfax
Danis
Cligadisk
Groen
Hiec
Stamp Duty Receipts From Probate and Letters of Admin
Stamp duty received in the week totaled £7698 14s 0d for probate and letters of administration relating to the late Mr George Watt of Caakatsntons Siauos, née Yeank. The estate's stamp duty liability stood at £6026 46 1.
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Caakatsntons Siauos
Yeank
Greater
Divorce Court Adjourns Amid Large Bailiffs and Delays
The Divorce Court case adjourned to Friday next amid a crowded hearing with many Baers and interrupted proceedings. Imperial mounted commissioners report paying double prices for New Zealand horses versus Australia, indicating supply impacts for cavalry needs. Wolfe's Schnapps advertised as a pure, pleasant cordial beverage.
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Iuperial
New Zealand
Australie
Wolfe
Pie Chief Justice of Quennaland box sauction sale
Fragmentary OCR reads of an auction notice listing a sale of Potton Atatlan and other properties tied to late Mr. Azine Trnon, with buyer Lagac M. Gres and references to Manawata and Tyean city. Wolie's Schnapps is noted as valuable to travelers in the clipped item.
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Potton Atatlan
Azine Trnon
Lagac M. Gresheey
Manawata
New Cie Senctinet Sa Fon
Tyean
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