Boers Surrounded as British Close In at Wepener
London reports a tense southeastern Orange Free State front as General Rundle presses Boer positions at Dewets Drift and Devotaar, while Brabant Hart and Pols- move along Basutland frontier. Boer lines hold near Bloemfontein but retreat alarms rise. Canadian units at Paardeberg face heavy fire as tensions mount over possible large-scale action.
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London
Orange Free State
Rundle
Devot
Dorp
Brabant
Basu
Runa
Hart
Ee Erenok
Dewets
Wrencheen
Leeuw
Kopaba
Paardeburg
Leouw
Padhlee SD Dobsbof Bravenkag Rere
Boers Retire Hastily in British Pursuit
Wire service report from April 24 describes Boer positions abandoned under heavy pressure as British forces, including the Warmishire and Walsh regiments, push along ridges. General Dickinson encounters Boer fire with long-range shots, while Pole-Carew’s batteries exploit the attack. Leeuwkop and Warrenton areas see renewed activity as cavalry skirmishes widen the pursuit.
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Warmishire
Pomponis
Walsh
Venice
Warwickshire
Dickinson
Pole-Carew
Pacia
Derek
Leeuwop
Enoch
Leeuw Kop
Warrenton
Mrs Colson On Deathbed In Tennessee Trial At Frankfort
Mrs Colson mother of Colonel D. G. Golson, now on trial at Frankfort, is reported near death at Point of Death Tennessee. Attendants note she is improved enough to receive visitors today despite her critical condition.
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MipdoressoRo
Tenn
Topise Colson
D. G . Golson
Frankfort
Tate
War News From South Africa Reported Movements and Skirmishes
Reports from Loxpon dated April describe General Buller advancing toward Wepener amid Boer delays. Dewet and Wilheréa reportedly arrive Thaba N'Ohw dla with an attack on 8,000 British led by Gatacre, though officials say Ruudleia is the intended commander. British patrol near Brandfort suffers one killed and two captured as Boers press toward Bloomstone. Dewet's dorp remains active and mines are a concern. Walkerstroem notes Boer attempts to outflank British right but are repelled. Boers push southward with ongoing shelling and rain-crippled trenches hindering sleep at Jammersburg.
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Loxpon
Buller
Wepener
Dewet
Wil- Heréa
Gatacre
Ruudleia
Brandfort
Bapare
Arid Dewet
Transvaal Peat i Hanaaed
Lord Robers
Bloomtone
Wienae Toma
Bam
Booman
Imonton
Walkerstroem
Brabazon
Lee
Hells oJammersburg
Wenentr
Brabant
Atron
Boshof
Kopje
Oronje
Boerenéral
T, Helena
Roberts Kitchener clash dominates British press
April 21 reports severe press criticism of General Buller over Spion Kop and calls for recall. Generals Roberts and Kitchener face gossip of power struggles and cabinet hesitancy, while public trust in Roberts remains strong despite unfavorable coverage.
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London
Lord Roberts
Spion Kop
Buller
Ohe
Natal
Kitchener
Soudan
Afghanistan
Lord Kitchener
Kandahar
Kartoum
Plenes
Khalifa
Sendinrd Roberts
Boars Attack in April Relates to Sivartzkopffenfontein Clash
British forces and Boer fighters clash near Boshoff and Sivartzkopfenfontein as General Methwen’s fold moves back. A six mile convoy, strong Boer positions, and heavy gunfire mark days of fighting with casualties and patrols noted around noon.
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Methuen
BosHoff
Orin
Free State
Methwen
Sivartzkopfenfontein
Gecort
I Honjon
Ben Ae
Sreeite
Randis
Dorp
Kelly
Bosra
Bnb
Oni i
Deputy seeks missing man in Tennessee mountains
A Bell county deputy sheriff has a warrant for Barry Howard’s arrest on a Goebel case but Howard is not in Bell county. He is believed to be in Harlan county’s mountain fastnesses. A Barboursville Kentucky resident reports seeing John Powers in a Brussly mountain cabin last Saturday.
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Tonneasee Mountains
Mippresworo
Tenn
Bell County
Barry Howard
Lee
Goebel
Howard
Harlan County
E Mountain
Barboursville
Ohn Powers
Brussly
Drowned seining near Senora Georgia in April
Raymond Wynn, a young farmer near Senora, Ga., drowned after slipping and being carried downstream while seining. Reports note recent rains increased dangers and prompted the fishing outing with several companions.
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Senora, Ga
Raymond Wynn
Here
Peace
Seining
Attacked by Mad Cat Amuanta April 28
A cat in Amuanta reportedly attacked two children at 69 Frazer street on April 28, tearing the little one’s hand and causing fear of hydrophobia. efforts were underway to secure a mad-stone as authorities investigate the incident. Morven Postoffice Robbed in Quimran Georgia April 23. South Georgia depot entry Saturday night yielded about 25 dollars in cash from a pocketbook. the agent notes the postoffice is inside the depot.
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Amuanta
Cat
Frazer Street
Morven
Quimran
South Georgia
Transition of Empire Powers Dominates Turkish Affairs
Rev Dr George Washburn of Roberta College in Constantinople describes Turkey's recent political shifts as the empire's most important in years. He cites German concessions to Russia and a Germany England Russia pact that divides Turkey into western and eastern spheres of influence under German and Russian control respectively.
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Roberta’ College
Constantinople
Germany
Russia
New York
George Washburn
Roberts College
Brooklyn Congregational Lab
Turkey
Hays
Empire
Tranavaal
Ping Lis Ds
Asia Minor
Constanvee
England
Persian Gulf
Alleged Kidnappers Held After Return to Macon
Macon April 3 two men W O Alvino and King Sabro charged with kidnaping were brought back to the city from Marietta by Officer Amerson Prestom Hyerott and a Bar return. They stated at the police station that Alvino left with them of his own accord and that he was not carried away by force as charged. Preston claimed he did not ride the noon train to Atlanta, a statement corrected by lack of a noon train. They face jail unless bonds are posted and Mr Everett intends to press the case despite his son’s assertion of voluntary departure.
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Macon
W. O. ‘Alvino
King Sabro
Marietta
Amerson
Prestom Hyerott
Preston
Alvino
Atlanta
Everett
Texas murderer arrested in Juarez after Texas killings
Norton Caraisco, wanted for the deaths of several men in Texas, is held in Juarez, Mexico. Mexican authorities arrested him on cattle theft charges and he is jailed by request of Sheriff Knight of Presidio County to await extradition talks. He is alleged to have killed Deputy Sheriff Pastina in 1891 and possibly others before fleeing to Chihuahua.
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En Paso
Tex
Norton Caraisco
Jaurex
Mex
Hoe Iy
Texas
Knight
Presidio County
Caraisco
Pastina
Chihuahua
Juarez
Sdsis
Iakares
May 1 Set Aside for Nicaragua Canal Bill Action
Washington April 28 The House granted unanimous consent on Hepburns request to set aside May 1 for consideration of the Nicaragua canal realign bill and related matters pending in committee and floor review.
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Washington
Hepburn
Nicaragua Canal
Doctors elect officers at annual medical association session
Ammania April 21 The election of officers dominated the closing day of the medical association meeting. Officers chosen include President C Bonodlot and Vice President Y D Lockhart with a board member slate led by W S Has and Dikin. Terms range one to three years as determined.
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C. Bonodlot
Medical Association
Aor
Gane Oe Benya
oHas
Eldo
Seth Bae
Ani . Dikin
Hypnotism Aids Confession In Atlanta Case
In Atlanta on a Saturn scene, Melvin Venable uses hypnotism to induce H A Parham to confess to thefts. Parham, a young man, agreed to disclose stolen items and white papers after being placed in a trance, with Venable promising reform and retrieval. Officials report Parham’s confession and recovery of several items once identified, signaling a pivotal moment in local investigative technique.
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Venable
Parham
Atlanta
Prima
H. A. Parham
Ia State
Melvin Venable
Rail line proposal from Winnsboro to Camden tapped Benboard
Businessmen consider a company to build a railroad from Winnsboro to Camden to tap Benboard. The route would be about 85 miles if an air line can be secured. Half the town destroyed. Houston fire wipes out Groveton business portion. Loss over 40000 dollars with about 16000 insured.
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Benboard Air Ling
Wrrrexone
Winnsboro
Caimden
Houston
Groveton
Trinity County
Plumbers Go On Strike Stand by Journeymen
Plumbers have gone on strike in Ontoaco. A meeting lasting about an hour saw plumbers pledge support for journeymen. The action targets contractors and efforts to complete large building jobs with union labor. Journeymen numbered 235, totaling 600 expert plumbers on strike.
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Contractora
Ontoaco
Exports from Pensacola Worth 301282 to Foreign Ports
Exports to foreign ports from Pensacola last week totaled 301,282 dollars. The shipments were distributed among ports including Liverpool 179,988 Antwerp 27,989 Leetwood 20,820 Bilbao 14,? London 18,687 and others with smaller amounts to Dakar St Louis Nassau Glbara and more.
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Peenssacola
Pensacula
Liverpool
Antwerp
Leetwood
Bilboa
London
Burg
Dubbledam
Dakar and
St.Louis
Glbara
Nassau
Methodists Favor Dancing Move Faces Union Debate
Methodist ministers from the New York conference prepare to travel to Chicago next week amid broad agreement on social dancing policies within the church. The contingent seeks unity on proposed guidelines while noting ongoing controversy within the denomination.
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New York
Chicago
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G. H. Williams
Strawbird
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West Point
Ghattahooshee Valley Railroad
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United States
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RTS
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