Rumors of British and Boer Movements Round Ladysmith and Wepener
London reports without official confirmation that Buller may have fallen back on Ladysmith after a fierce Elandslaagte attack. Wepener is said to be under Boer siege with possible reinforcements promised from Aliwal North. A Pretoria rumor claims a Boer commando moves through Basutoland to distract British forces.
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Boers Massed for Roberts Move Toward Pretoria
London dispatch reports thirty five thousand Boers awaiting Lord Roberts first move toward Pretoria. Forces are posted on hill ranges between Kroonstad and Winburg north of Bloemfontein with ninety guns on hilltops manned by elite Transvaal and Orange Free State artillerists.
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Nurse Charlotte Harrington Cocke Remembers Brief Marriage
Police report a death by own action of a trained nurse Charlotte Harrington Cocke who says she married him February 16. She found him unconscious in a chair at 2 45. Police were not notified until 7 oclock. Her remark highlights a wonderful career and a surprising marriage to Miss Harrington.
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Mystery surrounds death of Dr James R Cocke in home
Police treat death as possible suicide or murder after Dr James R Cocke is found dead from a bullet wound in his mouth at his Pinckney Street home. Mrs Cocke, his wife of seven weeks, initially delays reporting the death and is questioned as investigators press the case.
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