Reinforcements Hope Fails as British Death Toll Surges in South Africa
London reports up to Feb 17 British losses in South Africa: 16 officers and 1,512 men killed. 81 officers and 5,04? men wounded. 171 officers and 2,446 men missing or dead plus other casualties. Noted are Nichol Kon's Nek, Paardeberg, Rensborg, and Wiltshire district impacts with Seaforth Highlanders and Canadians among the affected units.
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Surrounded Boer Army at Perrysberg Near Jacobsdal
Despatches from Capetown report Commandant Cronje's force of about 9,000 surrounded at Perrysberg, 40 miles east of Jacobsdal. Reports say water is scarce, bombardment ongoing, with heavy casualties feared on both sides. A truce request is mentioned as the siege tightens.
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Cronje Defies Surrender as Boer Front Holds at Pandeburg
London reports Cronje remains entrenched near Pandeburg on the third day of the battle. British bombardment intensifies as reinforcements flood in, while observers note grim resistance and high Boer losses, with calls for surrender dismissed amid brutal artillery fire.
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British commandos bombard Paardeberg as Cronje holds at bay
London dispatch reports General Cronje refusing armistice terms and vowing to fight until death. Kitchener returns to camp after a mistaken belief of surrender, orders bombardment to resume. French and Roberts batteries engage Boer reinforcements with guns firing at 1000 to 2000 yards. Queen will visit English wounded at Motheley hospital on Feb 27. Cape Town notes Cecil Rhodes to preside at Debeers Mining meeting to borrow funds.
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Boer forces near Ladysmith visible in broken ground
A dispatch from Chieveley camp dated Wednesday reports the Boer Wagers near Ladysmith are plainly visible but broken ground obscures whether they have fallen back. It remains possible they occupy nearby positions as the situation develops.
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Philadelphia Seeks $25,000 NRCC Installment
Mayor Ashbridge announced nearly enough funds raised toward the National Republican committee guaranteed fund and plans to send a second installment of 25 000. He urged business leaders to contribute generously as conditions improve to ensure continued prosperity. Meanwhile Margary Burkera case in Barberton closed evidence Friday after a week of trial with attorneys preparing arguments.
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Threaten to Impeach Hay Over Wheeler Resolution
Washington reports that Secretary of State John Hay faces impeachment threats if House Republicans block Wheeler’s investigation. A formal impeachment resolution has been drawn, aiming to probe Hay’s conduct amid Beith government mail concerns. Democrats push Rules Committee action as seven precedents guide impeachment by the House. Probate Judge Anderson holds inquest into Raymond Van Buren’s alleged lunacy in this city.
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