Garrison at Ladysmith Weakened by Loss of Men and Ammunition
London reports worsening condition at Ladysmith as Boer tactics surprise British. Buller’s delays draw criticism while 80,000 troops may be needed for Modder River works. Canadian and Queenslander prisoners en route to Cape Town for trial as rebels. Queen sends thanks to General White.
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Ladysmith Siege Receives Ammunition Strain Report
The text describes Ladysmith enduring a 14 hour peril with 9000 troops holding out, while General White worries over dwindling shells. Sixty eight days into the siege his ammunition was described as plenty, but now stockpiles are low as batteries have fired frequently since then. The shortage threatens cooperation with General Buller in planned movements.
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White Not Relieved In Boer Siege At Ladysmith
London reports General White still holds out near Ladysmith as of Sunday night. Boers, driven from their foothold inside the works, paused their assault. The beleaguered garrison has spent much ammunition and suffered several officer and man losses, arguably offset by Boer casualties. Relief for White remains urgent amid Buller’s mounting difficulties.
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Boers Fake Long Tom Cannon in Ladysmith Prank
A Pretoria letter reports Boers swapped a tree trunk for the Cremusot cannon Long Tom to deceive the English. British troops later destroyed the dummy with shells while learning of a large prisoner enclosure north of town on three streets Ladysmith Kimberly and Mafeking.
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Pretoria
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Kimberly
Mafeking
No Representative Appointment Amid War Tensions
Washington reports Transvaal will not permit any British representative, except Hollis as British prisoners’ custodian. Amsterdam rumor cites a British cruiser shelling Friesland near Delagoa Bay. a Dutch officer reportedly killed. Other notes include prize court decisions, neutrality concerns in Missouri, and diplomatic efforts between the United States, Germany, and Britain over Delagoa Bay seizures.
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Pretoria
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Dowie visits Zion plan site near Waukegan Illinois
John Alexander Dowie and about 100 followers rode from Chicago to inspect 6000 acres north of Waukegan where the City of Zion would rise with a 250 acre temple site. Lots will be leased, not sold, as plans for a 20000 population city are drawn. In Milton, violent threats accompany armed men patrolling streets amid fear of attacks by raiders.
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John Alexander Dowie
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