British Train Attack at Leeuwspruit Kills and Captures
A British reconstruction train was attacked by Boer detachments at Leeuwspruit on Thursday. Three British soldiers were killed and five wounded, with about 60 captured. Major-General Lord Kitchener narrowly escaped capture while sleeping on the train. Leeuwspruit is a siding 43 miles north of Kroonstad in the Orange River Colony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Leeuwspruit
Lord Kitchener
Kroonstad
Orange River Colony
Vredefort Road
Rundle Shelling Ficksburg Fights To Break Cordon
June 20 London report says Boers in Ficksburg Orange River Colony are hemmed in by Lieut General Sir H M Rundle shelling the town. Boers try to break cordon southward fearing Buller advance from the north. Rundle’s forces are strongly entrenched between Ficksburg and Senekal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ficksburg
Orange River Colony
Basutoland
H. M. Rundle
Redvers Buller
Rundle
Senekal
No news from Roberts as telegraph wires cut
London dispatch reports no word from Lord Roberts since June 14. Telegraph communications are believed cut, delaying updates on the Transvaal situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lord Roberts
Collapse of a Delagoa Bay railway bridge near Hectorspruit
London June 20 The railway bridge on the Delagoa Bay line near Hectorspruit 16 miles from the Portuguese border has collapsed suspending goods traffic Boers suspect escaped British prisoners undermined the bridge
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Delagoa Bay
Hectorspruit
Bechuanaland Rebels Seek Unconditional Surrender
Eight hundred rebels at Kuruman asked Lieutenant-General Sir Charles Warren, Administrator of Griqualand, how their surrender could be made. He replied that their surrender must be unconditional.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Kuruman
Charles Warren
Griqualand
Mafeking Prisoners Moved to Kimberley Jail
Commandant Eloff and 200 other Boers captured during the Mafeking relief operations are in gaol at Kimberley awaiting removal southwards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Eloff
Kimberley
Horses for the Army Report on South Africa Horse Value
London report by Lieutenant-General Sir F W Forestler-Walker rates Australian horses as best for cavalry, English second, Argentine third, while for mounted infantry Cape horses lead, with Indian and Australian horses following. Landed costs cited as Australian £55, Argentine £26, English £270 to £75.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
F. W. Forestler-Walker
South Africa
Cape
Settlement and declarations on Boer settlement
The Duke of Devonshire presided over a Women's Liberal Unionist meeting in London. He stated the government does not intend Boers to gain by political intrigue what they lost by arms. Mr. Chamberlain warned against granting excessive freedom to the Boers, saying it would be silenced by British public opinion. The settlement must be final and without seeds of mischief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Duke of Devonshire
Women's
Liberal Unionist Association
South Africa
Chamberlain
Wounded in South African fighting reported from Perth
Perth cable from the High Commissioner in South Africa reports Corporal Messer of the West Australian Mounted Infantry dangerously wounded and Trooper F North of the West Australian Horse slightly wounded near Pretoria on June 11. ADELAIDE also notes Trooper J B Crbuchber of the Second Contingent wounded near Pretoria on June 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
South Africa
Sir A. Milner
Messer
West Australian Mounted Infantry
F. North
West Australian Horse
Pretoria
Adelaide
J. B. Crbuchber
Funny incident on the Modder River sentinel chase
A sentry on the Modder River banks spots a swimmer despite a ban on baths. The swimmer defies arrest and emerges dripping from the water while a sentinel claims him as a prisoner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Modder
Conflicting Reports on Seymour at Taku Bombardment
London reports say Vice-Admiral Sir E H Seymour may have returned to Tientsin, but later dispatches contradict this. Chinese authorities in Shanghai interpret recalls as signaling negotiations with powers, while Japanese officials doubt China will disavow Taku forts actions. Li Hung Chang summoned to Pekin as events unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Lords
Marquis of Salisbury
E. H. Seymour
Tientsin
Admiralty
Shanghai
Seymour
Pekin
Li Hung Chang
China
Taku
Bhantune
Safety of the Legations Reported Safe at Pekin
London dispatch says Shanghai officials credit Chinese reports that the foreign legations were safe on June 17 as Admiral Seymour with the international force was at Pekin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Shanghai
Admiral Seymour
Pekin
Overawing Shanghai by British ships in bombardment
At 4 43 p m London June 20 the British cruiser Undaunted under Captain A C Clarke trained on Woosung Forts to overawe Shanghai. The Russian cruiser Giljak sustained serious damage at Taku forts and the gunboat Korejez is leaking. Battleships could not join the bombardment to avoid striking inshore gunboats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Undaunted
A. C. Clarke
Shanghai
Giljak
Taku
Korejez
Indian Troops Ordered to China from British Forces
London June 20 The 1st Bengal Lancers the 1st Madras Infantry the 22nd Bombay Infantry the 4th Funjank Infantry the Madras Rappers and Miners and a battery of artillery have been ordered to China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Bengal Lancers
Madras Infantry
22Nd
Bombay Infantry
Funjank
Madras
China
American interests in China under Admiral Kempff’s orders
London dispatch reports Rear Admiral Kempff, commanding the American squadron before Taku, has been granted wide discretionary power by the U.S. government to protect life and conserve American interests. The move signals readiness to act to prevent other powers from curtailing trade privileges enjoyed by American subjects in China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Kempff
Taku
United States
China
Telegrams for Tientsin and Taku Advised By Chinese Admin
The Postmaster-General releases a note that telegrams for Tientsin and Taku, with full clear-address language, will be sent by post from Chefoo at the sender’s risk. Journalistic steamship service runs between Chefoo and Tientsin.
Boxers Bluffing A Magis Trate In China Dispatch
A Manchester Guardian letter from a Chibi merchant in Tientsin describes Boxers gathering about eight hundred in a walled hamlet near the city. They threaten Christian villages, press for funds, and cow the district magistrate who refuses to meet their demands, warning of further plunder if aid is withheld.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester Guardian
Tientsin
Shantung
Yamen
Boxers grow bolder as siegelike city closure is ordered
The magistrate sealed city gates and manned walls as Boxers, aided by past payments in silver, attacked more boldly. An urgent appeal went to Viceroy Yu Lu while General Ho was to be sent to investigate. Boxers' numbers continue to rise amid mounting audacity and raids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena
Walla
Yu Lu
Trouble in Ashanti Defeat of the Natives
London dispatch reports Captain Wilson's column defeated the Aghantia near Kovisea. British casualties numbered 10 killed and 27 wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Wilson
Aghantia
Kovisea
Clergyman Wins Divorce Damages in England Trial
In London Divorce Court Rev Hamilton Young vicar of Alne St Mary Yorkshire sought dissolution of marriage to Sarah Elizabeth Young formerly Kershaw. She was accused of adultery with Thomas John Mintoff a parish churchwarden. misconduct denied. jury awarded £4000 damages against Mintoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Young
Privy Council Affirms Williams v Scott Appeal
London June 20 Privy Council grants appeal in equity suit Williams v Scott with costs. Alice Williams sought return of 187 10s deposit for land at Camperdown claiming defective title due to trustees conveyance. Privy Council follows prior court rulings, reversing equity decision and granting specific performance with costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Judicial Committee of the Privy
A. H. Simpson
Equity Court
Privy Caounell.p
Dumbell's Bank Failure Committed for Trial
London officials of Dumbell's Isle of Man Bank charged with issuing a false balance sheet and embezzlement have been committed for trial at a London hearing held on June 20 at 4 33 p m. The case centers on financial irregularities and alleged misappropriation tied to the bank's books and conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Dumbell
Isle of Man
Hank
Victorian Agency Director Pushes Move to City
London June 20. James Sterling, late Victorian Government Geologist now in London on official business, favors moving the Agent-General office to the City. Sterling is investigating mine ventilation as part of his inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
James Sterling
Sterling
Western Tasmania rail plan progress with cost figures
The Great Western Railway Company agrees to the Tasmanian Government March terms. Contractor Pauling offers to build the first 35 miles of the west coast line from Glenora for £200,000, pending finance for the remaining sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Pauling
Glenora
Wheat market report from London sale of Victorian wheat
The Victorian wheat, ex ship Thomasina M Lellan from Melbourne April 3, was sold in London on June 20 at 10s dd per quarter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Thomasina M'Lellan
Melbourne
Australian Tallow Gates Offerings Hit 1030 Casks
At the gates of Australian tallow today 1030 casks were offered 600 casks were sold. Prices are unchanged. Mutton fine 278 mutton medium 25s 6d beef fine 268 beef medium 25s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
London shares rally as Australian banks rise in early trading
London market figures show Bank of Australasia at 69 percent, up 1 point in two weeks, and Bank of New South Wales at 41 percent, up from prior levels. Other listed securities include Union Bank of Australia at 36 percent and National Bank of New Zealand at 3, with several debentures and bonds quoted across Melbourne institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Bank of Australasia
Bank of New South Wales
Union Bank of Australia
National Bank of New Zealand
Bank of New Zealand
New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company
Nten
City of Melbourne
Melbourne Harbor Trust
Melbourne Tramway Trust
Melbourn and
Metropolitan Boal of Works
M'cracken’s Cl'y Brewery
Melbourne
Wheat afloat for UK and Continent totals
London reported the current wheat afloat totals as 2,535,060 quarters for the United Kingdom and 1,403,000 quarters for the Continent, updated for June 19 at 5 20 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
United Kingdom
Continent
Mr Barton Trip Funding Debate in Parliament
The House debated whether Barton should receive £1500 for his England trip, up from £1000. Sir William Lyne confirmed Barton had £1000 and passage paid, and discussed extensions of stay and hospitality costs, with critics calling the expenditure scandalous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. L. Fitzpatrick
Barton
England
Watson
M’gowen
William Lyne
Mr. Barton
Mr. J. C. L. Fitzpatrick
Mr. Levien
Mr. Crick
Sir William Lyne
London
Mr. Watson
Kingston
Mr. Norton
Mr. Macdonld
Creer
Mr. Meagher
Barton Gays
China Yesterday and Today A Retrospective on 1857 and Modern China
A reflective piece tracing the 1857 Anglo French expedition to Hong Kong and Canton, the bombardment at Fatshau, and Commissioner Yeh's crimes, then tracing later British French actions in China. It argues that despite warfare, the open door doctrine remained illusory and China’s fate points to dismemberment, with Japan and Western powers pursuing varied aims. It contemplates China’s destiny amid a world of imperial competition and rapid change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F
Hongkong
Times
China
United States
Japan
Bir
B. H. Seymour
Michael Seymour
Britain
Pacific
Charlie
Walla
Old England
Calcutta
Canton
Fatshau
Yeh
Nero
Plecea
Tis
Pekin
Summer Palace
Aladdin
Salvation Army
England
France
Germany
Italy
Port Arthur
Russia
Rev Charles Clark Lectures At Centenary Hall Tonight
The Clark-Howle Combination wraps up its engagements with Rev Charles Clark appearing tonight at Centenary Hall with Mrs Howle and Miss Hetty Holroyd. The program includes Tennyson's The Return of Enoch Arden and Mrs Howie performing Gounoed's O Divine Redeemer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark-Howle
Centenary Hall
Sulky and tram collision on Elizabeth Street
About nine this morning a sulky axle broke near the box in Randwick trader Mr EB Lidbury’s vehicle as he approached the King Street crossing. His horse bolted and collided with a steam tram, the animal mortally wounded and shot by a constable after being dragged free. Lidbury escaped injury. tram passengers mostly unharmed. The Porpoise and Wallaroo ships sailed for Jervis Bay. Shot practice to be held at the named location. Woods Great Peppermint Cure advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth-street
King-street
EB. A. Lidbury
Randwick
Barrack-street
Lidburg Eson
H.M
Porpoise
Jervis Bay
Missionaries in China and Beijing cathedral debate
Cardinal Moran discusses English speaking Catholic missionaries needed in China where numbers of Catholics reach about a million and a half including Tonguin. he notes Australian Marists in Hong Kong, and explains complexities of the Beijing cathedral built by the Chinese government with French support amid Russo-Chinese tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening News
China
Cardinal Moran
Vincentian Fathers
Jesuits
Franciscan Fathers
Sydney
Marist Brothers
Hongkong
St. Marys
Ching Proper
Tonguin
Russia
Pekin
Sisters of Charity
Favre
Vincentian Order
Manchuria
Poland
Siberia
France
England
Also Mentioned on This Page
A RR Construction
Transvaal
Roberts
Delagoa Railway
Bechuanaland
Mafeking
Taylor Bros
Board of Health
Daily News
Daily Mall
Ashanti
Privy Council Appeal
the Victorian Agency
Tasmanian Railways
Great Western Railway Company
Philip Fysh
Tasmania
Charles Clark
Woods
Vanity Fair
Gigarettes
George Street
Town Hall
U. GC. L. Whisky
the Distillers Co
Catholic Missions IN
Dawes Point
Mesers
Fenwick and Company
Annie
Town and Country Journal
Rowleys
Victoria
W Re Guver
Queen Victoria Mawketa
Weare
J. I. Marsivall
Burgeon
Wynyard Square
Amlee
Johnson Ros
Sychey
NVNNG
Tak Shrep
S.uw
Evenfa
Gomerocrine
Pitt-Street
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!