Boers Surround Bloemfontein Move South for Rail Link
Bloemfontein reports say Boer forces push south to cut lines of communication and threaten the railway. Lord Roberts concentrates forces, mounts four 4.7 inch guns and four naval 12 pounders, and strengthens positions near the city. The British hold the northern railway to Karee Siding as mounted infantry engage along the Modder.
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Dissatisfaction Over Unaccountable Delays at Bloemfontein and Natal
London dispatches report widespread displeasure at delays in Bloemfontein and Natal that fuel Boer recovery from a demoralized state. The Standard notes no Boer offensive is evident while Lord Roberts and General Clements brace for possible surprises. The war office faces criticism over remount shortages and water supply amid ongoing campaign slowdowns.
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Standard
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Boers Weigh Bold Move Against Lord Roberts at Bloemfontein
The narrative describes Boer plans to invest Lord Roberts near Bloemfontein or delay his advance by harassing supply lines. Roberts concentrates forces and aims for decisive action, while facing remount shortages and loss of convoy baggage. Reports cite Mafeking still besieged but safe, and plummeting oxen health threatens Buller’s operations. Commandant Steyn named Free State leader. Plumer's Mafeking approach continues with Beira-reinforcements anticipated.
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GENERAL FRENCH RETURNS Abandons Move East of Bloemfontein
General Colville and General French retreat to the main army near Bloemfontein. Lord Roberts foresees the waste of tens of thousands of troops in a diverted march. Boers may have shifted position, leaving the war plan unclear as British forces appear inactive awaiting reinforcements.
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Mafeking Bombardment Continues as Relief Grows Near
A Daily Mail dispatch from Mafeking dated March 25 reports relief columns advancing from Vryburg and nearing, with Boers still shelling the town though the number of fighters around Mafeking is believed to be about 2000. Colonel Plumer's column is also nearing, according to runners.
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Daily Mail
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Plumer
French Press Protests Tone Over Beira Troop Transport
Paris papers voice mild protests at British troop movement via Beira with Figaro calling Portugal's neutrality a vain word amid declarations by the foreign minister. In Grove City Pennsylvania four thousand coal miners strike for a 50 cent per ton wage raise. Hilliard mine owners grant the demand and miners return to work.
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Portugal
Grove City
Mercer District
Hilliard
Mayor Rose Re-Elected in Milwaukee Municipal Vote
Mayor David S. Rose Democrat won the Milwaukee municipal election and carried the city ticket with him. The April 5 result affirms Rose's re election as head of the city government.
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Milwaukee
David S. Rose
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