Britain and Boers poised for spring offensive in Africa
London reports show both sides preparing for attack as Lord Roberts and General Kitchener coordinate plans. Boer forces under Joubert threaten Buller while Modder River operations intensify, with British hopes rising that Boer aggression will fuel a decisive campaign.
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London
Great Britain
Lord Roberts
Kitchener
Zululand
Aritah
Chievery
Joubert
Buller
Rensberg
Modder River
Roberta
Ladysmith
Tts
MacDonald
Koednosberg
Methuen
Roberts
Frank
Arnold White
Smart Society
Compelled To Retire From Vaal Krants Defense
London reports Lord Roberts dispatch from Modder River dated February 11 stating Bul Jer’s telegram dated February 9: after seizing Vaal Krantz, entrenchment was impracticable due to ground, and heavy guns fire. holding Vaal Krantz is essential for troops advancing on Ladysmith by Harding or Monger’s drift, so the advance by those roads is not pressed.
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London
War Office
Lord Roberts
Modder River
Bul Jer An
Vaalkrants
Ladysmith
Harding
Monger
Vaalkrantz
Prospects of Peace Commentary From New York
Montague White writes that peace prospects are growing and praises the Rotre resistance for proving mankind’s principles of home freedom and independence. He notes a shifting English sentiment against the war, suggesting a coalition of pacific voices may emerge and urging American peace advocates to influence the Times and the conciliation committee.
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New York
Montague White
England
Description of Mafeking Shelling and Siege Conditions
London dispatch reports from Mafeking dated December 29 describe a beleaguered city enduring six weeks of siege. Boers shell walls five miles away while defenders, including Baden-Powell’s force and local units, repel attempts with limited artillery. The dialogue notes cautious optimism, sporadic sorties, and ongoing sapping threats amid daily shellfire.
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London
Associated Press
Maafeking
Times
Mafeking
Baden- Powell
Mechuanaland Rifles
Matelring
Baden-Powell
Tower
Baden-Powwell
Pall Mall Gazette
Horr
Nothiing
Ranathlabama
French St Colesbury
Capetown
Mins
Pete
Dead Man’s Face Covered By Booty In Kopjes
The booty he had mined covered the dead man’s face and disappeared among the kopjes. The Boer opposed to Catholicism, but he watched the booty he had eaten away, wavering at the corpse of a man who believed in Christ.
No Hope for the Relief of Ladysmith War News
New York reports from London detail a worsening situation at Ladysmith and Natal. Boers threaten Buller’s lines, with reports of 9000 Africans under Joubert moving to outflank British forces. Experts warn a sortie would fail, while reinforcements and plans loom for broader campaigns including the Orange River passage. Churchill cautions possible heavy losses in a fourth attack.
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New York
London
Roberto
Bloemfontein
Modder River
General Cranje
Cecil Rhodes
Kimberley
Cranje
Rensberg
Natal
Tugela
Chieveley
Durban
Joubert
Buller
Zululand
Winston Churchill
General Buller
Spearman
Springfield
Ladysmith
Orange River
Gatacre
Lord Kitchener
Lord Roberts
Frere
Donga
Viljoen
Hildyard
Maxim-Vicker
Prince Christian Victor
Transvaal
Delagoa Bay
British generals faced dismal failures and imperial crisis
New York reports from London describe the Tugela collapse and pass at Modder river as signaling a deep imperial crisis. British forces under Sir George White are beleaguered near the Tugela and Kimberley, while Boer republics resist Germanic war effort.
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New York
the Tribune
London
Tugela
Modder River
Orange Free State
Yorktown
George White
Garrisor
Cornwallis
Kimberley
Ladyaméth
Tom Creme
British war leadership blamed for failed campaigns in South Africa
The article accuses Aldershot generals of strategic blunders in the Cape Colony and Natal during the war with the Boers. It argues British commanders failed to adapt to actual battlefield conditions, misused forces, and allowed Dutch commanders to maneuver, weakening England’s imperial standing.
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Hodney
Lord Wolseley
Britiah
Africa
Salisbury Plain
Cape Color
Natal
Cape Colony
Lady‘smith
Aldershot
South Africa
Ladysmnith
Redvers Buller
England
The
Free State
Sir George White
Buller
Sir Redger
Routh
Modder River de Bloemfontein-Pretoria
Warren
Ladyith
Lord Methuen
Magersfoontein
Highland Brigade
Hisbury Plain
Long
Salisbury
Americana
Grant
Lee
General Buller
Mifontein
Colenso
Splon Kop
Brantley Subpoenaed by Senate Committee
Special to the Inter Mountain reports Chief Justice Theodore Brantley of the supreme court was subpoenaed by Marshal Woolman to appear before the United States Senate committee on privileges and manners by February 16. Brantley expressed surprise at the summons and said he does not know who issued it or what testimony is requested. He plans to travel to Washington tonight and seek to be excused upon arrival.
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Inter Mountain
Heldin
Mot
Justica
Theodore Brantley
Supreme Court
Marshal Woolman
United States Senate Committee On
Brantley
Washington
British heavyweight champion F O Tait killed at Koodoosberg NY
F O Tait, a major champion of Great Britain in 1804, was killed at Koodoosberg New York on February 1 after being shot through the body. He had previously been wounded at Magorseartein.
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New York
F. O. Tait
Great Britain
Koodocsbere
Magors- Eartein
Bank President Testifies in Geiger Case at Washington Hearing
Kalispell banker President Pegler testified on Geiger's bank dealings during the Clark case hearing in Washington. He verified a loan of 8200 or more secured by a deed but could not provide specific dates for various loans. The session also explored prior endorsement patterns and noted Swede Murphy’s whereabouts amid requests to summon other witnesses.
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Washington
Associated Press
Clark
Handler
Murphy
Chandler
P. Woods
D. G. Warner
Hartman
Butte
California
Pegler
First National Bank of
Gelger
Geiger
Chaniller
Express
Senate Debates Finance Bill Amid Public Interest
Washington February 12 Senate carries on with finance bill discussions as Wolcott Butler and Wilkins prepare speeches. Allen’s Boer sympathy resolution stalled. Measures pass for Alaskan lighthouses and fog signals at 300000, coast launch at Astoria, and a new customs launch. Wolcott resumes remarks on currency bill at 2 pm.
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Washington
Senate
Wolcott
Colorado
Butler
North Carolina
Wilkins
West Virginia
Allen
Elkina
Chandler
Bikine
Alaskan
California
Oregon
Alaska
Astoria
House Proceedings in Washington on DC Day February
Thirty five private pension bills were favorably acted upon by the committee of the whole and passed. A resolution to print 15,000 copies of the Philippine commission report was adopted. On District of Columbia day the house moved to district business.
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Washington
Philippine Commission
District of Columbia
House
Disct
America Takes Possession of Philippine Islands
Report from Manila on February 12 states the gunboat Princeton visited Talanes and Calagan Islands north of latitude twenty, appointing native governors and projecting American rule. Princeton also found a Japanese flag at Bayal island but did not land. Natives substitute American officials and swear allegiance. restorative normalcy returns to Bamar and Leyte. Unconfirmed reports say General Pio Del Pilar died of fever.
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Manila
Princeton
Talanes
Calagan Islands
Bayal Island
Bamar
Leyte
Genral Pio del Par
The Season's Swellest Styles For Winter Coats
A local shop unveils over a dozen new coats including the Nobby Full Hox and Wilton Overcoat. Made in New York for the shop, the coats are praised for texture, fit, and finish, promising high quality and style.
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Wilton
New York
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