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Newspaper
The Bottineau Courant
Location
Bottineau, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1900
Page
1
A Green Bay and Western passenger train was wrecked five miles from Kewaunese by a washout. Engineer Michael Riordan lost a leg and may not survive. Fireman John Brown was instantly killed, with others injured.
A telegraph from Pekin reports the Russian minister requests all available gunboats be sent to Taku with troops from Port Arthur expected to land there. Boxers pledge Dowager Empress support as Russian and Chinese tensions rise. In Shanghai a Belgians relief party advances toward Feng Tai. Venezuelan revolution ends with capture of Genera l Jose Hernandez by government troops.
Carr Town reports Lord Roberts annexing the Free State and renaming it the Orange River State. Rumors say Gen French disrupted Boer lines near Heidelberg and Boksburg. London expects Roberts dispatch soon from Johannesburg as British forces move rapidly, unsettling Boer leadership.
Frie Reporte describes heavy fighting believed to occur around Zeernst this morning as forces clash in the area. Details are scarce but reports indicate significant military activity with casualties feared.
The British invasion of the Transvaal tightens as Pretoria reports Zeernst occupation and a push toward Lichtenburg. Generals French and Hamilton seen at Klip river actions while forts around Johannesburg tighten. Britain drills 5,000 troops across the Vaal as Boer resistance persists. Stowe may visit Roberts unofficially. no enlistments after June 1.
Cablegram from Nagasaki reports Newark designated flagship of senior squadron. Rear Admiral Kempff leads fleet at Taku near Pekin. European warships mass at Tako. Wheel ing withdrawal leaves American fleet absent. Philadelphia at Mare Island overhauled, possibly heading to Chinese waters. Emmons county pioneers plan picnic on June 23 at Browns Grove. Fortune-telling ad and arnica salve promotion included.
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