Relief of Ladysmith Under Dundonald Drives Forward
British forces under Duke of Dundonald push north from Frere toward Ladysmith in Natal.Mounted brigade and Hart's Fifth brigade seize Springfield, advance toward Mount Alice, while Boers flee, a bridge is destroyed above Potgieter's Drift and a bugle and camp fires mark Boer withdrawal toward the hills. Transport trains for the relief column number about 5 000 vehicles, with scouts reporting no enemy opposition along the route.
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Dundonald
Cunt Allee
Potgteter’s
Natal
Ladysmith Ee
Ere
Chieveley
Lord Dundonald
Hart
Dublins
Connaughts
Innigkillings
Border Regiment
Springfield
Frere Loni Dundonald
Fifth Brigade
Mount Alice
Enmy
Potgieter's Drift
Tugela Heights
Mount Ace
Bugsy
General Joubert
Buller
Martinius Proctorus
Potgieter’s Drift
British Cross the Tugela in January Tugela Campaign
War Office dispatches from General Buller report crossing the Tugela at Potgieters drift by Spearman’s camp and Warren’s pontoon bridge advance toward the enemy positions. Gatacre notes movement of troops from Bushman’s Hoeck to Hoperberg and minor battery and mounted infantry shifts with no other changes.
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War Office
General Buller
London
Buller
Spearman
Lyttletons
Tugela
Potgieters Drift
Warren
Basily
Lyttleton Brigade Crosses Tugela Allies Push Boer Lines
January 18 reports from Natal detail Stecarmans Farm crossing of the Tugela on January 16 with Lyitshdvens brigade and Whbia howitzer battery. Water reached waists as Boers fired twice then withdrew to trenches. British skirmishers occupy kopjes and plain. heavy rain, mist, naval guns, and howitzer support pound Boer positions near Mount Alice. General Warren advances seven miles left along Tugela front.
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Lyttleton
Tugela
Stecarmans Farm
Natal
Lyitidvens
Whbia Howriver
Tugela River
Posteter’s Drift
Mount Alice
Warren
Cabinet unity affirmed by Home Secretary Ridley in Blackpool
London January Sir Matthew White Ridley spoke to the press declaring cabinet unity and shared responsibility. He emphasized the country and government will ensure a successful issue to the quarrel and defended the generals’ actions as fully trusted by the nation.
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London
Matthew White Ridley
Blackpool
Gallany
British Patrol Captured in Cape Colony Ambush
A patrol of sixteen men from the New South Wales Lancers and South Australians was ambushed by Boers near Rensburg Cape Colony. Eight escaped to reach camp. one Australian dead and one wounded were found at the scene, along with several dead Boer horses. Initial reports say the Australians fought before surrendering after encountering another Boer force at a kopje.
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South Wales
Kopje
Janey
Warren Near Ladysmith British Forces Reach Front
Durban dispatch dated Wednesday reports Sir Charles Warren has reached within seventeen miles of Ladysmith. British wounded arrive at Mooriver Field Hospital by every train from the front amid indications of severe fighting. Neither report has been confirmed.
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London
Durban
Potgieter’s Drift
Charles Warren
Ladysmith
Mooriver Fleld Hospital
Roberts Dispatch From Cape Town Sparks War Talk
London January 18 The war office received a dispatch from General Roberts commander in chief dated Cape Town reporting serious fighting expected and detailing samp de talta from the front with implications for ongoing operations.
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Roberts
London
War Office
Cape Town
Railroads Plan Sweeping East of Chicago Consolidation
A Chicago Chronicle report details a broad restructuring of U S rail travel and freight operations east of Chicago. The plan consolidates ticket offices disbands city agents and commissions and creates joint auditing for roads including New York Central, Pennsylvania, Boston and Maine, Erie, Lehigh Valley, Lackawanna, Baltimore and Ohio and others affecting tens of thousands of workers. A New York board of control and common schedules are to govern services between Chicago New York and other major terminals.
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Chicago
The
Chronicle
Morrow
Great Trunk Railways
Atlantic Seaboard
New York
Philadelphia
Boston
Buffalo
Baltimore
Washington
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Detroit
Indianapolis
Teoria
St Louis
United States
Canada
Europe
Board of Control
Vanderbilt
Pennsylvania
Morgan and Harrison Properties
St. Louis
Augusta Southern Case Seen Having Good Cause of Action
Judge Brinson rules Augusta Southern may pursue its petition to set aside lease with South Carolina and Georgia railroad. The suit seeks annulment of the lease, with receivership previously appointed. Supreme Court had voided receivers. Court overrules demurrer alleging lack of equitable jurisdiction. Municipal actions note August 7 ordinance reading and state no confirmation of British victory or Lady Smith relief.
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Brinson
Road
Augusta
Augusta Southern
The
South Carolina and Georgia Railroad
South Carolina Road
Carolina Road
Supreme Court
Superior Court
Boers Attack Dordrecht Line And Prieska Occupation
Reports from January detail Boer forces blowing culverts on the Dordrecht line beyond a police outpost and occupying Prieska on the Orange River. Casualty tallies for British forces rise to 7,987. Court docket actions in Griffin Georgia include several armed crime sentences.
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Sterkstroom
Dordrecht
Mor gan Urges Nicaragua Canal Report For Open Navigation
Senator Morgan presented a written report on the Nicaragua canal bill arguing the canal would form the shortest direct line between world seaports, boost naval defense, and serve as an open, neutral gateway. He cites Hawaii Pearl Harbor and San Juan as critical defenses and compares Nicaragua’s water supply and toll projections to the Suez.
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Washington
Morgan
Senate Committee On
Gulf of Mexico
Atlantic
Paalfle
Pearl Harbor
Hawaii
San Juan
Porto Rico
Suez Canal
Nicaragua Canal
Panama
Nicaragua
Lake
Darlen
Form Playes Were At Fault On Heavy Track At New Orleans
New Orleans reports an all at fault day on the heavy track with Tip Gallant the only favorite to win in the third race. Turba entry denied in future. Prospero wins one mile by three lengths with Krule second and Lordair Tax third. Caviar takes selling by a length with Major Mansir second. Gallant wins another race as does Knight Hanneret in a tight finish. Parker and Joclarina race results listed for multiple events with odds and placements.
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New Oriecans
Tip Gallant
Knight Banneset
Newcom
Turba
Prospero
Weaverstrand
Krule
Clawson
Toy
Lordair~ Tax
Faucen
Garuunddi
Sir Christopher
Joe Beil
Willada
Seliing
Winkielda
Hanally
Major Mansir
Souon
Caloocan
Boland
Chickamauga
Burney
Jodes
Seiling
Fewness
Julioland
Winkfleid
Mos Patton
Wordsworth
Pinar del Rio
Covington
Winkan
Grangy
Knight Hanneret
Frelinghuyseng
Odom
el Caney
My Butterfly
Made Maree
Loka
Slattery
Dr Parker
Winkfield
Josephine B
Wedderstrand
Gy Cathedral
No “Boland
Thita "Vime
Turbo
Secear Grit
Bright Night
Old Fox
Dina
Meddlesome
Racebud
Rebus
Banker Green
Reckon
Albert Vale
C Land
Frost
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Mejoynt
Nilma
Monus
Banquetl
Our Lida
Wild Tartar
New Orleans
Rece
Tyran
Uncle Bul
Native Son
Judge Wardell
Myrtle van
Chancery
Water Crest
Decide
Saven
Vice Rega
Clara Meader
Blue “Lick
Colonst Clake
Chicopee
mila selling _Junaetta
Dolly Weitholt
Tom Kingsley
LT Caron
David
Teland Prince
Agitator
Tim Gore I
Tom Col. Uns
Dr Walmatey
Jennie F. Chantilly
Virgle Dixon
Jim Hogg
Ramivel Tinkler
Lord Neville
Plymouth Lexington
Carlotta
Belle Ward
George B. Cox
Astor
Len Knight
Surrel Rose
the Bobby
Hen Chance
Phallay
Fart
Aberdeen
Buckner Predicts Bryan Defeat in 1896 Election
General Simon Bolivar Buckner, former vice presidential candidate, said in Chicago that the Democratic Party has no future while the current leadership remains in power. He argued expansion defines Jeffersonian democracy and urged opposition to Bryan. He favored retaining the Philippines as a practical proposition.
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Buckner
Kentucky
Chicago
Simon B Buckner
Gould
Bryan
Ita
Porto Rico Report Urges Territorial Reform and Progress
Henry K. Carroll reports on Porto Rico's climate health and economy with a call for extending U S constitutional form and a robust civil government. The study highlights fertile lands, wages, and need for roads while proposing education and legal reforms under U S rule.
Convention Splits on Grazing Lands
Fort Worth Tex January 18 The National Live Stock convention debated grazing land leasing to stockmen and adopted a stance against rail rate changes. It endorsed John F Hobbs for US commissioner to the Paris exposition and backed Agriculture Department inquiry into sheep parasites. Closing session planned with potential next venue bids from Chicago Kansas City or Salt Lake City.
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Fort Worth
Tex
United States
McKay
Congress
Washington
John F Hobbs
New York
John Hay
Mr Roberts
Texas
Department of Agriculture
T F B Lottram
Missouri
National Hereford Association
J H Plckerail
Ilinois
Mortimer Levering
Indiana
American Shropshire Association
Reuben Gentry
North Carolina
R E Edmondson
Edmondson
Ttl Zee
John W. Springer
Charles Martin
Chicago
Kansas City
Salt Lake
Memorial service for Governor Ellerbe heard in Columbia
Today the joint assembly of South Carolina held memorial services for the late Governor W. H. Ellerbe with state officers and the supreme court present. The house voted to cede Hulliven's Island near Charleston to the U S government for a post. Plans for the state capitol building continue but delayed by the war. Marriage licenses to be required in the future.
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Washington
McKinley
Senate
House of Representatives
United States Supreme Court
Ufe
Daniel Webster
Trentanove
United States
Stilson Hutchins
Marine Band
Milburn
Chandler
Congress
Webster
Sullivan’s
Yeland
Columbia
8. C
W. H. Ellerbe
Supreme Court
Hulliven
Charlieton
Hari
Chi USA Dattian
Coffee Tablets Claim Healthier Morning Brew
An advertisement touts Grove's Concentrated Coffee Tablets as a stomach friendly substitute for coffee and tea, promising all the stimulating effects without stomach upset or nervousness. A 30 day free trial offer is extended by Paris Medicine Co to readers who write for samples. Vanwagner ousted as Highland Park substation chief amid charges of improper conduct with a minor.
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Grove
Paris Medicine Co
Laulz, Mo
Vanwagner
Chattanooga
Tenn
Postoffice Department
Colonel Vanwagner
Highland Park
Postoffice
Post Office
Income tax repeal shows unprofitability in South Carolina
South Carolina repealed the income tax after a bitter 1897 start. The law levied from 1 to 3 percent on incomes over thresholds and taxed residents and nonresidents with bonds exempt. In year one only about seven thousand dollars was raised. last year fell further with Charleton paying over half the state total and many counties failing to file.
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Columbia
South Carolina
Ganto
Peresons
Charlexton
Treasury
City Council to Convene Adjourned Session This Afternoon
The city council meets this afternoon at 3 o clock in an adjourned session. The main item is the apportionment sheet awaiting review by new members to study provisions before approving the departments’ appropriations. Other items include dual offices, an ordinance committee investigation, and a clerks election tied to the tax assessor’s office.
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Harwell
Grady
Mortuary notices from St Paul and Athens obituaries
A scrambled obituary list notes Rev Dr L Given of St Pan St Paul Minn died today. Dr Abraham H Witmer assistant at government hospital for insane died of heart failure aged 52. Captain Graham Stone county treasurer and Confederate Navy veteran died aged 60. Daniel J Hill of Rome Ga died at 60. Alice E Beusse Athens Ga died after long illness. funeral arrangements to follow at Unity Church. Also a brief note warns about neglect of illness and promotes Head's Sarsaparilla.
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L. Given
St. Pan
St. Paul
Minn
GL Given
D.D
Heriton
A. A. Witmer
Washington
Abraham H Witmer
Government Hospital For
S. G. Stone
Mobile
Ala
Doublle
Adr
Bern
N. x
Louise
Ban Alice E. Beusse
Athens
Telegraph Brevities Summary T: Rudyard Kinting journey to Cape Town and naval decisions on new battleships.
Telegraph items note Rudyard Kinting and family leaving for Cape Town tomorrow. Naval chiefs reject use of double turrets for the new battleships. Coastal Chile suffer heavy tidal waves. damages reported. Congress debates Nicaragua canal bill and the Clayton Bulwer treaty amid penitency discussions. Cranberry Iron and Coal plant resumes with 400 laborers after closing since 1896.
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Rudyard Kinting
Cape Town
Board of Naval Bureau Chiefs
Cranberry Iron and Coal Company
Cranberry Wnc
McLauin
Frommississippi
Sullivan
Demand for Free Trade and Eastern Market Access
An international appeal asserts that progress depends on open markets and access to the eastern world. It argues that without commerce with China and other regions, civilization cannot prosper, urging persistent pressure for favorable terms and secure property rights.
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Frank Wilkins
Vaughn
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Jant
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Carroll
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Henry K Carroll
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Long
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Jerome Bonaparte
Hutching
Katherine Dearing
Hobbs Indorsed
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PA General Offices
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American Sugar Refining Company
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