Peace terms hailed as Boer surrender ends negotiations
London reports Lord Kitchener and delegates confirming terms of surrender after extended talks. Boer prisoners are expected to be released under the agreed conditions, with officials noting widespread acceptance of the terms by commanders and prisoners alike. The surrender is linked to plans for a formal recunctionalization at Pretoria and potential parole arrangements for key officers.
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Delage
Inenelnston
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Iyla
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Pretoria
Milneralis
Mareaty
Lord Kitchener
South Africa
MaiJesty
Alun
Grant to Kitchener Opposed by Nationalists in Commons
In London the House of Commons debated a grant for Kitchener with nationalist opposition. The Chancellor announced intentions to modify costs and income tax proposals amid shifting support and a tense budget discussion. The session reflected partisan debate over wartime funding and public finances.
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London
House Commons
Medeke-Bedelt
General Botha Exhorts Boers to Loyalty
General Louis Botha urged Boers in London to remain loyal to the government and to obey its laws. He expressed satisfaction with the peace terms and emphasized unity, noting difficulties in the path to lasting tranquility.
Thanksgiving service at St Pauls Cathedral London
The thanksgiving service at St Pauls Cathedral London will be held on Sunday morning with the King and Queen in attendance. The arrangements for the occasion have been prepared for the royal visit and the public are invited to take part in the ceremony.
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London
St. Paul's Cathe
Boers Sign peace terms in Pretoria ceremony
London report describes Boer delegates signing a peace offer drafted by Sir Richard Solomon and presented to King. Milner and Kitchener oversee the process with Lt Vout H W Bamilwo and Captain T J Marker carrying the document for presentation. Report notes prior military weakness and belief strong submission was imminent.
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Inc
Richard Solomon
Transvaal
Kurd Milner Amd
Kitchener
Preteria
Vout
H. LW. Bamilwo
Lord Kitchener
T. J. Marker
D.S.O
We King
Burghers Rejoice at Peace Proclamation in Pretorius
The Pret rid burghers greeted the peace proclamation with joy cheering Lord Kitchen and Lord Milner. People prayed and sang psalms as rejoicings spread through South Africa. Women were seen in crowds as celebrations continued nationwide.
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London
Canadian Welcome Sparks New Brotherhood in Empire
Sherbrooke citizens cabled to Commandant Te la Rey and General Lorha greeting the Third Canadian Contingent and praying for lasting unity. The message lauds the bravery and humanity of the corps in the field. London reports peace signs reaching Japan Austria and other powers as Britain receives congratulations from allied states.
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Sherbrooke
Canada
Te la Rey
Lorha
King to Announce Peace in South Africa
London June 4 The King will announce to Parliament by message the signing of peace in South Africa. Messages from the King indicate an end to hostilities and a formal declaration expected in the near term.
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London
South Africa
Simmons Beats Jeffries In 34-Round World Boxing Title
Report from New Zealand confirms PYizsimmons defeated Jeffries after a 34 round bout to claim the world championship. London telegraph notes the King conveyed thanks while officials express mixed reactions as other details remain unclear.
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Pyizsimmons
Jeffries
Coronation Peace Text Ends Boer War Conflicts
King and leaders exchange congratulatory messages after negotiations end the Boer War. Milner and Kitchener express gratitude and praise the peace and the troops efforts as South Africa moves toward stable dominions.
Lord Kitchener Congratulated in Linton Note
A June 4 note from Linton expresses congratulations to Lord Kitchener. Viscount Curzon of Kedteston, Viceroy of India, and General Bie A. Water, Commander-in-Chief of the Army India, are named among others in a public festive missive. The text contains garbled phrasing but centers on allied honors for Lord Kitchener.
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India
Bie A. Water
Army India
Dod Miday
Lord Kitchener
Prisoners in House Report Count by Age May Start
In the House of Homuaus last night a report stated that at the beginning of May there were 22255 prisoners. Among them 1025 were under 16, and 25 were twenty years old or younger.
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St. Joh Broatheis
Suite For War
House OF Homuaus
Prisup
Australian Officers Sail for England
RALIAN OFFICERS. LONDON, Jubé 4-Lieutenant Wo Carr Adrian, of Ue New South Wales forces, and Lieuenaur O Grimbs, of the West Austra lia frees, bave sailed for England Captain Wed, Ferguson, Sth Queensland Contngent, is convalescent, and hae resumed aluiy.
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London
Wo Carr Adrian
New South Wales
Lieuenaur O Grimbs
West Australia Frees
Bave
England
Wed, Ferguson
Queensland
Aluiy
German Press Hails Britain War Policy Shift and Rising Energy
A German press review savors Britain’s potential surrender and a revived German stance as the war drags on. It claims Allied efforts falter amid racial tensions and domestic disarray while Germany eyes a spring recovery from wartime ruin.
A Mission at the Hague Tustin to Safer Allies
The report notes Sir Coningham Hirer and the Swiss Confederation circles at The Hague and Brussels. Isle Pouyneham Greene served as Secretary at The Hague and Brussels, later British Agent at Pretoria. Lord Kray, a Scotch peer, became a Dutch subject in 1877. Baron Bocas Mackay is named as a recent Prime Minister in the related circle.
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Jad Lard Moers
Isle Pouyneham Greene
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Pretoria
Lord Kray
Britishunyet
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Coupeil Tu
Netherlands
Baron Bocas Mackay
Address to the King over South Africa peace celebrations
The Legislative Assembly adopted a congratulatory address to the king praising the peace in South Africa and urging continued harmony and progress. The Speaker declined to visit. discussion included signing the address and toasting the monarch’s health amid political tensions.
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Lee
Legislative Assembly
South Africa
Lina Wort
Juwurest
Ma Jety
Van
Inder
Sheriy
ML Clerk
Sr. Norton
3. Hurley
Arthur Grith
Lauahler
Cunard Shipping Syndicate Forms Large British Combine
London June 4 The Cunard Company and allied shipping firms are forming a vast British combine with government support, aimed at reshaping maritime operations and control in the wartime economy. The move signals a coordinated effort among major carriers to stabilize fleets, rates, and routes under a single umbrella.
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London
Cunard
Val Opler
Duke of Connaught Installed as Grand Master of Freemasons
London reports that the Duke of Connaught has been installed as Grand Master of the Freemasons after election in March 1401 and installation on July 17, succeeding a king who resigned after twenty years. The brief note confirms his re election and continuity in the role.
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London
Duke of
Market and commodity notes from London and Belfast
Commercial Intelligence from London reports steady tallow prices with specific lots sold, copper and tin quotations, and a note on a fall in three month copper, while a Belfast bulletin warns of a smallpox outbreak in Ireland.
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London
Jay
Steuske
Adelaide
Coronation Notes on Colonial Delegates and Maharajah’s Voyage
South Africa colonial units may send 14 men and one offer to attend the Coronation. Chamberlain says Transvaal and Orange River Colony attendance is not planned. Majestic preparations for Maharajah Sawai Madho Singh of Jaipur to attend, including chartered steamer, 125-person entourage, dedicated kitchens, and strict observance of Hindu rituals aboard.
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South Africa
Bennet Burleigh
Daily Telegraph
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Chamberlain
Biace
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Bugdoshia
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Bombay
Olympia
Anchor Line Company
Maharaja
Sirdar
Jazeem
Mahasudan Das
Lis
Baijoah Chowbey
Ganges
Messrs
Thomas Cook
Maharajed
Hin Highness
Princes in London on coronation day
The Mahara ja of Jaipur arrived in London for the coronation with entourages including priests bearing an idol and a heavy canket wrapped in rap plure. Jewels valued at £200000 were present and a wreath was laid on Queen Victoria’s tomb at Progwore.
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Falpar
Joe Jeypere
bin Wits
Jaipur
Malurajal Sindhi
Gwalior
Queen Victoria
Fires ignite Austrian barracks in Pekin warning
Incendiary fires struck Austrian barracks in Pekin causing limited damage. Chinese watchmen reported flames. crews of the fires appeared relieved as the casualties were minimal. The report is dated from London on June 4.
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London
Tip Freuet God
Pekin
Recent eruptions spark escape claim from Martinique victim
London reports on June 4 3 10 p.m. that Belunzit the king of Dahomey, believed to be among Mount Pelee eruption victims, apparently escaped. The dispatch notes unconfirmed sightings and ongoing confusion amid the volcanic disaster.
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London
Martinique
Belunzit
Dahomey
Mount Pelee
Berlin Council approves aid for distressed in 1000 marks
A June London dispatch reports the Berlin Municipal Council voting 1000 marks in relief for sufferers from eruptions. The item notes broader press critiques including a Rock newspaper damages ruling and discussions on the Protestant Church of England. Bar silver prices and Lord Selborne statements on water-tube boilers are also mentioned.
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Anuure
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London
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The
Admiralty
House of Commons
Sury
Belleville
Education Bill sparks Imperial control debate in London
In London on June 4 at 2 10 pm supporters of the Ministry press for education in England to become an Imperial responsibility rather than a rule charge, signaling a shift in stance on the Education Bill.
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London
Accident to a P M Armidale Thursday
Mr W F Parker pollen magistrate fell down chairs on Thursday and injured himself, still confined to his room at the township. The works committee report recommending a new bridge at Richmond, cost not to exceed £22,000, laid on the table of the hotel. Our Gilgandra correspondent wires a bedroom at Jenkin's Telegraph Hotel occupied by Mr J L Brown of Tondelrrine Bratiot was entered on Wednesday night by thieves who took a gold watch and chain and several pounds.
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Kelloe-Dunmore Collision Involves Vessel Insured Dispute
Testimony in the marine inquiry detailed the Kelloe and Dunmore collision off Botany Heads on a calm night. Captain Boyle of the Kelloe suffered brain concussion and the court debated adjournment while witnesses like Harton and Hall presented timing, navigation, and light evidence about the Dunmore and Kelloe lights and collision course.
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John Vine Hall
Dade
Wallarah Coal Company, Limited
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Botany Heads
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Harton
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Angeanor
Thampain
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Halston
Thompson
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Hall
Kdloo
Tastor
Thinmore
Ahief Owoer
Weiloe
Couren
Gil
Mart
Kelloe
Little May
Ralston
Wen
Freines
Tex Arconte
Cot Tinton
Christian Cheistiannen
Tittie Bay
Randwick Training Notes Recap Heavy Middle Ground
Racing notes detail heavy track conditions at Randwick with hurdles unset and several thoroughbreds like Hazel Lad Xpevulim Goodooga Archie Belle and Specehiees clocking various mile times. The report mentions multiple horses including Meriina Negrito Abbotafield War Cloud and others racing distances from five furlongs to a mile and a quarter, with numerous names listed among entrants and associates.
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Antique
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Ila Stace
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Hejoice
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Imin Fdawe
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Imin Tisec
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Queen of
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