Petition Drives Suspension of Colonial Constitution in Boer War
London reports an Evening News dispatch on June 8 detailing a petition by Dutch colonists, editors, and politicians to Governor Sir W Hely-Hutchinson to suspend the colonial constitution. Jurgens Hendrik Smith and J W Sauer signed, urging removal of the Afikunder Bond and South African League to protect colonial interests and avoid renewed unrest.
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London
W. Hely-Hutchinson
Jurgens Hendrik Smilth
House of Assembly
Grant-Reinst
Afvikander Bond
Afrikender Bond
South African League
Lonnon
Aterriman
Caps Colony
J. W. Sauer
Public Works
Sauer
Canada
Boers Defeated in Transvaal Convoy Capture
London reports on June 6 that Colonel Wilson and 240 Mahting Scouts defeated Commandant Beyers and 40 Boers guarding a convoy west of Warnibad. The British seized the convoy with 18 wagons and 0 ambi hance. Three British killed and 15 wounded. Lt Col Williams, operating from Kierksdorp, captured 14 000 sheep 20% cattle 190 carts and many horses. Commandant surrendered to Williams.
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London
Wilson
Kirchaver
Beyers
Warnibad
B.C. J. Williams
Kierksdorp
Oigieier
Williams
Boers Lose at Vlakfontein in Believed Heavy Casualties
London June reports confirm 56 Boers were killed at Vlakfontein with similar numbers wounded. Among the dead was Sur keon Captain Francis Welford of the Imperial Yeomanry 7th Battalion. The Western Somerset and related Devonshire units supplied most victims and wounded from the southwest counties.
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London
Vlakfontein
Surkeon
Fracis Welford
Imperial Yeomanry
Tate
John Francis Welford
Midmouth
Devon
Tth
Imperial Yeomanry Couiry
West Somerset
Worsetshire
Devonshire
North Somerset
Ofcern
Battulion
Johannesburg Miners Strike At Johannesburg Rand
London reports that Johannesburg miners strike over pay of five per day and rations. A Pretoria letter published yesterday described miner conditions on the Rand and the proposed terms to work. It warns foreigners may be coerced into funding a war fund.
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London
Johannesburg
Strick
Pretoria
Minera
Cape Raiders and Kruitzinger Defeat at Jamestown Cape Colony
In Jarmastown Cape Colony a six man garrison holds out briefly before surrendering to Commandant Kruitzinger. Boer losses include 15 wounded and four killed. the White column then disperses the captured horses rifles and stores. Kruitzinger retires toward Hlot. Jamestown center of notable trade amid five hotels and stores in Tembuland.
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London
Jarmastown
Cape Colony
Kruitzinger
White
Krulzinger
Jamestown
Aed
Krultsingér
Itiot
Hiliot
Tembuland
Burkiy East
Australasian Casualties Report From Front
London dispatch reports Australasian casualties at Bissbekaprult on the 1st instant. Private Albert W. Devin of the Quemalznd Bushmen died of uterine fever at Standertop. Private F P Wyllie of the New Zealand Roughriders killed at Knaptfontein. Infantrymen Naw Zes lan Mowsted killed. Sergeant W H Piger. Privates Perrier J O'Dwyer Donkin Hea and A D M'Gerta wounded or missing. New South Wales notes include Sar EB Quimal of the Basten.
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London
Albert W. Devin
Standertop
Mergeant FP. Wyllie
New Zealand
Roughriders
Knptfontein
Bissbekaprult
Naw
Zeslan
W. H. Piger
Perrier J. O'Dwyer
B. Donkin
W. H. Hea
A.D M'Gerta
New South Wales
Sar- EB Quimal
Basten
Altghely
Memorial in Capetown Honors Archbishops and Lords
A memorial service in Capetown commemorates the Archbishop of Canterbury Lord Waberta and Lord Stimner. It honors their work with the Cape town cathedral and offers thanks for their devotion. The King has named patrons for this movement.
The Chinese Trouble Fomented by Drunken Brawl Abroad
London dispatch reports a scuffle on the Taku road near Tientein between French and German troops sparked by alcohol. Officials say the incident did not strain allied relations. Count von Walderser urges Allied troops to stay in Thentsia for five years.
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London
Taku-road
Tientein
Fintinh
Yor Walderser
Allien
Thentsia
Departure of Count Waldersee in British cruiser Hertha
A report from London states Count von Waldersee embarked yesterday in the cruiser Hertha, marking a notable departure of the German nobleman. The brief item notes the sea voyage but gives no further details on destination or purpose.
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London
Count von Waldersee
Taku
Hertha
Fire in the Forbidden City damages archives and halls
Report from London dated June notes a blaze in the Forbidden City Pekin caused by Wektming. Fire destroyed the archives Wuylug Hall and the Imperial Library while the imperial palaces reportedly escaped damage.
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London
Forbidden City
Pekin
Wektming
Russia in Manchuria Establishes Permanent Rule
London June Russia forms administrative centres at Harbin Kirin Hunchan and Mukden among Manchuria's principal cities and educates locals that Russian rule will be permanent.
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Russia
Manchuria
London
Harbin
Kirin
Hunchan
Mukden
The Derby at Epsom Narrowly Won By Volodyovski
In London on June 6 the Derby feature drew 25 runners. Olympian led early but Volodyovski surged, fading William the Thin at the finish. Volodyovski won by three quarters of a length, four Jane the Pelican took second, with third place to the favorite. American jockey L Reitz rode Volodyovski. Attendance at Epsom set a record.
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London
Olympian
Volniyovski
William the
Thin
Volodyovski
Jane the Pelveon
Lime
L. Reitz
Volodyav
Epsom
Morley Explains Carnegie Gift Use by Scottish Universities
London June 6 Mr John Morley M P spoke at Brechin last night explaining that part of the income from Mr Andrew Carnegie's gift of 2000 pounds would be spent strengthening the faculties of science medicine history and modern languages and literature at Scottish universities The remainder of the income will be devoted to paying ordinary classes of Scottish students and to extending bursaries or evening classes outside the universities
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London
John Morley
M.P
Brechin
Carnegie
Varitas troubles and Australian fruit market notes
The report covers a divorce petition in London involving the wife of Rev Professor Lumgros of Adelaide University seeking restitution of conjugal rights amid a separate Australian fruit market update. It notes RMS Victoria apples selling from 7s to 9s 6d per crate and the wheat market with a Victorian barque Adiults from Geelong delivering 269d per 400lb cwt. The Bradstreet’s figure for American wheat supply is listed at 847,109,000 bushels.
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Varitas Troubles
London
Lumgros, Douglas
Adelaide University
von Gugal
Douglas
Geelong
Foochow Tea Market Opens with Steady Pan Yongé Prices
Foochow market report from June 6 notes prices for Pan yongé are roughly unchanged from last season with moderate business. Mentions the Talyuan silo on the 20th for Sydney and Melbourne and freight costs with a six month exchange noted.
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Foochow
Talyuan
Sydney
Melbourne
Fatal theory ends in death on Brooklyn Bridge jump
Richard Bidwell, a lecturer, tested a mind over body theory by wrapping himself in towels, newspapers, and a lifebelt and leaping from Brooklyn Bridge. He drowned in New York waters. London reports note Bank of England discount rate for three months bills fell to 4.75 percent.
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London
Richard Bidwell
Brooklyn Bridge
New York
Bank of Enland
The Late Dr Clark funeral at North Sydney
The moral of Dr Dagnell Clark’s sudden death was shared at St Thomas Church North Sydney with a large gathering. A short service followed by burial at B Thomas's Cemetery, Rev H Childe officiating, and a long list of mourners including clergy from multiple parishes. Floral tributes came from North Shore Cottage Hospital North Sydney Orphans the hospital nursing staff and the North Sydney Benevolent Society Council. Also notices about ferry and steamer schedules and a medicinal reminder for children’s coughs and nighttime relief.
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Dagnell Clark
St. Thomas's Church of England
North Sydney
Cortexe
B. Thomas's Cemetery
H. Childe
A. B. Yarnold
St. John’s
Commonwealth Parliament in Melbourne debates imperial phrasing and coinage plan
The Melbourne House of Representatives and Senate opened a session with resolutions on appropriations for public, judicial, and defense bills. Prime Minister read communications praising Australian contingents in China. Debates covered interpretation of Acts, imperial terminology, and coinage proposal. Committees were proposed for coinage and site for the Federal Capital, with adjournment to resume next day.
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House OF Representatives
House
Gaselee
China
New South Wales Anst
Chive
Empire
KarKe
Deakin
Conroy
New South Wales
Dida Millacry
Thurd
Leak
John Quick
John Forrest
Chanter
Barry
Crouch
Vic
G. B. Edwards
III
Wales
Simi Pn
Shern
Commonwealth
Solomon
S.A
Moynton
Lapda
Gould
Neild
Mb.w
Drake
Senate
Higss
625Th House
Returning Soldiers Parade Through Melbourne
The Victorian Third Contingent arrived by Morayshire at Spénner-atreet and paraded to St Kilda road. A reception by the Lieutenant Governor followed with officials present. Reports mention mutiny during Moray willie voyage and ensuing arrests, confinement, and imprisonment for 42 days. Several international contingents were noted in the gathering.
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Melbourne
Quecosland
New South Wales
Morayshire
Spénner
Atreet
CoMaesieee
Swanetan-stront
le Waracks
St. Kilda-road
Victoria
Baude
Mate Perurn
Luach
Downva
NAA
Ava
Moraywillie
Dfekent
Wally Perionera
Lyaelog
Enmradre
Anice
Ingwad
Tunnrhles
Inspection of Steamers and Port Health Authority Action
A brief note on the Board of Health deciding to allow steamers to enter the harbor at night without health certificates while daytime entries require separate health clearance. The doctor is said to have no authority to board and inspect in certain conditions.
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Areith
Watson's Bay
Tr Penne
Tomorrow's Auctions at Newtown Market Highlight Household Furs
An auction advertisement notes household furs and related items scheduled for sale tomorrow at Newtown Market around 3 o'clock. The listing credits A televail Company as organizer and organizer contact details are implied in the notice.
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Newtown Afarketh
Ab 3
Ttvaneail, Company
Champion Sprinter Disabled After Injury and Recovery Notes
Fragmented account recalls a champion sprinter’s knee injury, recovery attempts, and limited activity. The subject reports weight gain and pain easing after rest and treatment, praising Williams Pink Pills for claimed health restoration. Mentions other remedies and medical anecdotes in a period style of a public notice or ad column.
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Harriyy
Inetlige Champion Printer
Victoria
Chadbu
Harrie
Williams
Miuke Plare
Willams
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Queen's Ple Hydney
Pastins Pam CBE Deanoits and Dante Poultry
Fragmentary OCR text lists names and terms possibly referring to individuals and a poultry context. Unable to determine a coherent event, date, or place from the readable material. Provide clearer readable text to create a proper headline and summary.
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