London volunteers depart as crowds bid farewell in London
Thousands of Londoners line the streets to honor the London volunteers as they depart for South Africa aboard the transport Britain. The procession to Mansion House and Elms station is crowded, with police struggles and cheering, handshakes, and torn uniforms marking the sendoff.
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A. J. Newton
Elms Station
Southampton
Britain
New Orleans
Ionia
Corinthian
Kildona
South Africa
Cape Town
England Seeks £20 Million Credit in Parliament
The London Sun reports that when Parliament reassembles on January 30 the government will be asked to grant a further credit of 20 million pounds.
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London
The
London Sun
British Troops seize Slingersfontein in eastern flank fight
A British force advances from Rensberg under artillery cover and encamps at Slingersfontein. Boer patrols retreat but then try to seize the position to cut British links to Rensberg. New Zealand troops counter with a bold dash, seize the position, fire volleys, and drive the Boers toward Colesberg.
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Edinburg Merchant Killed in Ravenna Burglary Fight
N K Goss a prominent Edinburg merchant was killed in Ravenna during a struggle with burglars in a confrontation early today. Police investigated as a fatal encounter involving local crime authorities.
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N. K. Goss
Edinburg
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