Official List of Casualties At Magersfontein Describes Fierce Fighting
An official casualty list from Cape Colony details the heavy losses among British and Boers near Magersfontein. Highlanders and Newers fought bravely under severe fire, while Boer marksmen and German‑appearing sharpshooters inflicted grievous damage. Reports note a lone Boer shooter targeting officers and a Sunday shell striking a dugout as Methuen’s casualties appeared.
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Cape Colony
Associated Press
Magorsfontein
Huey Starius
Gange
Fred
Revised British casualty list at Magersfontein rises to 832
London on December 14 reports a revised total of British casualties at Mayersfontein reaching 832. The update adjusts prior tallies and confirms continued heavy losses for the stationed forces.
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London
Mayersfontein
Casualties Reported From Modder River Engagements
An official casualty tally from the Sunt and Mond actions north of the Modder River lists 15 officers killed and four wounded, with five missing and one prisoner. The Highland brigade at Magersfontein suffered 10 killed, 38 wounded, four missing, and many officers listed as wounded. Renowned officers and many wounded are named. numerous missing or dead across units including the Seaforths and artillery.
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Sunt
Mond
Modder River
War Office
Highland Brigade
Magersfontein
Ic Theat
Wauchope
Goode
Riton
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Lamberton
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Robinson
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Merreley
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Iain Cordon
Mes Nab
Report From Ladysmith London Dee
A Pietermaritzburg speculative dispatch says Geneva Tuller and 4 hours entered Ladysmith and captured ten thousand hours. The Hellieh war office has heard nothing of the reported relief and officials do not credit the claim.
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Dee. M
Pietermaritzburg
Geneva Tuller
Ladysmith
Hellieh War Office
Noth Jng
Siv
Gatacre's Report of Casualties From Boer Camp Visit
London December 14 The war office received from General Gatacre a list of casualties believed reliable. Second Royal Irish Second East Lancs Second Northumberland killed and wounded. all wounded are prisoners. One wounded and twelve killed.
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London
War Office
Aere
Royal Irish
East Lanecashi
Northumber
Nis
Indignation at War Office Mars London Crisis
Feeling against the War Office grows amid the crisis as press and public criticize transport and intelligence failures. South African campaign forecast to last until June with Methuen’s forces retreating toward the Orange River, while lines of supply and communication show strain and a siege or defense at the War Office looms.
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London
War Office
Methuen
Orange River
Modder River
Churchill Has Escaped From Pretoria Siege News
The newspaper correspondent and former officer of the Fourth Hussars once captured near Batcourt during the armored train disaster on November 16 reports Churchill has escaped from Pretoria.
Queen's Anxiety Grips Royal Household in London Dispatch
A London dispatch reports the queen's mental distress alarms the royal household. She demands latest war office details yet remains composed in public when engagements are discussed. Tears and sobering remarks about soldiers and Boers mark conversations, regardless of where people gather.
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Herull
London
Porsim
War Office
Lytin
War toll rises as leaders fall in ongoing conflict
Methuen's defeat and his probable losses are noted. Later in the evening word spread that General Wauchope and the Marquis of Winchester were killed. Tension grew as anxious crowds gathered outside the War Office and hosts of mansion heads in the fashionable west end faced sleepless mornings. A condemnation of wartime inactivity surfaces amid the day’s bulletins.
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Wauchope
Marquis of Winchester
West End
War Office
Panic in War Office as British force endures South Africa fight
London dispatch reports panic among military authorities after Methuen’s five day South Africa battle and heavy losses. Roberts recalled from Dublin, Parliament warned costs may reach 200 million pounds. Britain mobilizes 80,000 troops with 10,000 more planned and divisions to ship to the Cape.
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London
Methuen
War Office
Lord Roberts
Ireland
Dublin
South Africa
Cape
Market Was Unsteady on Wall Street Dec 14
New York bulls and bears clashed as bears eyed drastic price cuts and insiders backed their holdings. Opening quotes swung wildly while sugar dropped and iron and steel shares faced sharp, indiscriminate selling. London buoyancy aided bulls as bears began covering short bets on dips. By noon prices recovered above last night’s close and activity eased.
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New York
Wall Street
London
Washington's Death Centennial Observed in New York
Elaborate commemoration of the 100th anniversary of George Washington's death held in New York with a 1:45 a.m. vestry procession to St Paul’s Chapel, multiple Revolutionary Society delegations, and a sermon by Rev. Dr. Hutton. Memorials continued at 2 p.m. at the old church with the Washington Heights chapter and at 3:30 p.m. a Delmonico's event by the Daughters of Cincinnati. Public school flags flown at half-mast.
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New York
St. Paul's Chapel
George Washington
Sevices
Seventh Regiment
John 8
Vassar
Command Freon
Niatorian
Mayflower Society
Von Miquel Will Resign in Berlin Declares
Berlin December 14 Kleine Journal announces Herr von Miquel’s impending resignation as finance minister. It says his bold declaration made him the Kaiser’s foe, accusing him of double dealing on the canal bill. The report cites press intrigues linking Herr von Zenity. In the Reichstag session Count von Tuelsn states the Samoan treaty has no secret clauses or obligations to England.
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Berlin
Kleine Journal Ans
Herr von Miquel
Rogancr
Canal Bil
Herr von Zenity
Count von Tuelsn
England
Mountain Fort Captured In Philippine Campaign
Mountain fort at Bienenabato falls to Col Hayes cavalry led by Lieut Arnold. Major Batchelor's 24th Infantry advances slowly in Ajpwrri valley as villagers host troops with banquets and gifts amid the campaign.
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Manila
Col. Hayes
Lieut
Arnold
Bienenabato
Batchelor
Battalio
Ajpwrri
Batis
Testimony Opens Against Roberts in Washington Case
A list of witnesses is expected to arrive in Utah on Monday to testify against Robert with direct and personal knowledge of his polytanmous relations, arriving without subpoenas to provide evidence beyond what previous testimony offered.
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Washington
Utah
Robert
Roberts
Congress Debates Change in Financial System Bill
Washington December 14 The senate convened as Aldrich sought a temporary postponement of Thursday adjournment to verify Democrats committee assignments If not ready he proposed a Saturday session Pettigrew and Chandler clashed over a resolution on Philippine allegiance The vote to lay the motion table stood 41 ayes to 20 nays The senate then approved a Christmas holiday adjournment to January 3 with adjournment planned for December 20 at 1 05 PM
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Washington
Senate
Aldrich
Hale
Pettigrew
Philippine Republic
Philippines
Chandler
House
Congress Debates Currency Bill After Memorial Service
Washington December 14 The house resumed debate on the currency bill after memorial services at Mount Veron. Cox of Tennessee led opposition citing administration influence while Lanham of Texas argued the bill would coerce debtors, Crumpacker of Indiana warned it could backfire politically.
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Dee
Mount Veron
War Department
Cox
Tennessee
Banking and Enrency
Grosvenor
Lanham
Texas
Crumpacker
Indiana
Nebraska
Bryan
Washington News Briefs From Inter Mountain Dispatch
Special to the Inter Mountain reports Republican National Committee meetings in Washington with a fight over the 1924 convention amid Montana support for Chicago. Memorial services mark Washington's death centennial with Masons from across the country, including Montanans, gathered at Mount Vernon. The senatorial scene remains unsettled as Chandler or a subcommittee may visit Montana to assess politics. Lieutenant Governor Spriggs attends. E. Ereat and J. Tread appear in Washington hotels amid ongoing discussions of the senate vacancy and silver measures.
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Washington
Juan Leonard
Republican National Committee
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Philadelphia
Chicago
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Rto
Virginia Lodge
Mount Vernon
Charles Clark
BH. L. Whitmore
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Chandler Mitre
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Spriggs
Clarkson Erly
Iowa
Senate
Tread
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Gage Plans Early Interest Payment on Bonds
Secretary Gage announces anticipatory payment of about $5,500,000 in January interest for United States bonds outstanding. Payment will start tomorrow without rebate.
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Dec
Gage
United States
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