British moves in South Africa signal new phase
London reports arrival of British transports Roslyn Castle and Moor at Cape Town as campaign opens. General Buller aims to free General White and shift advance toward Ladysmith, with Boer siege trains expected from Pretoria and fears of long range ammo shortages and rail disruptions near Colenso.
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Bombardment Continues as Boers Fire Long Range Guns
London reports from General Buller that daily bombardment by heavy guns persists with few casualties. Refugees from the Transvaal arrived under a flag of truce. a Ladysmith flag of truce unit was fired upon outside pickets. Major Gale of the Royal Engineers was wounded while relaying messages. Entrenchments grow stronger and supplies remain ample.
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Ladysmith Besieged And Noted Memorial Unveilings
Dispatches from Cape Town report two civilians escaping Ladysmith describe a town and camp under heavy shelling with Boer defenders holding firm and British losses mounting. In Richmond the Jefferson Davis memorials are unveiled with speeches by Reagan and Lee amid Confederate tributes.
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