Advance From Modder Is Now Being Planned
British war coverage reports preparations to move from Modder river with Field Marshal Roberts coordinating operations. Refugees reach Modder River, Boer attacks continue around Ladysmith, Zululand, and Natal causing anxiety.
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Lord Roberts Is Relied On By The People
New York reports the war mood centers on Lord Roberts with 95 000 troops. Buller’s third repulse prompts criticism, some calling it a feint to deter Joubert and slow reinforcements to Cronje at Kimberley. Kimberley’s inhabitants suffer disease while calls rise for Roberts to lift the siege.
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Invisible foe changes modern warfare in Boer war reply
London dispatch quotes Julian Ralph arguing modern weapons and trench warfare dictate Boer success at Magersfontein and Modder River. He notes high firepower, long range shrapnel, and the need for massed, mobile tactics with European rules failing against Boer trenches and dugouts.
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All Quiet At Kimberley
London reports a private telegram stating General Wood's force moved north and seized Soupan's drift now held. The war office dispatch dated Feb 11 notes Kimberley bombarded throughout Feb 2. The bombardment continued during the siege as small infantry efforts persisted.
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Engagement at Alexandersfontein
A two hour engagement occurred at Alexandersfontein with the situation otherwise unchanged.
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Reneberg In Danger After British Retreat
A Reneberg dispatch to the Evening News reports heavy fighting at various outposts during the British retreat. The situation is dire as casualties mount on both sides and Reneberg's hold appears doubtful.
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Evening News
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British Outposts Driven Back In Rensberg Action
British forces on the western flank retreat to Maedera farm after Boers drive outposts at Bastard's nek Hobkink's wild mill and other points. Casualties reported to be several, but details unavailable.
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Loss of British Guns at Tugela River Described
Chicago reports a Victoria B C letter from Frere dated December 21 recounting British gun losses at Tugela during the Spion Kop theater. It details Boer numbers and positions, map shortages, a failed assault, and Buller’s divided command with 10 to 24 thousand Boers opposing 20 thousand British, yielding 1147 British casualties.
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Boers Pressuring Rensberg Area In Feb Military Move
In Rensberg on February 13 the Boers press the area as a British force led by Lieutenant Colonel Page with a gun section and 150 cavalry falls back to Rensberg after its eastern flank comes under threat near Singerefontein.
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Boers Confident Says Muller Interview at Hague
A dispatch from the Hague reports Dr H F S Muller, the Orange Free State envoy to the Netherlands, stating in an interview that the war prospects favor the Boers. The World correspondent notes Muller’s confidence amid ongoing conflict discussions.
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War in South Africa Foretells Tough Peace Terms for England
A Transvaal diplomat warns that prolonging the war will raise peace costs for England. He says eventual independence for the republics is likely, and Britain may have to relinquish Cape Colony Natal and Bechuanaland areas where locals sided with the republics to avoid instability.
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All Well At Mafeking From Gaberonos Dispatch
An undated Mafeking dispatch via Gaberonos dated February 2 reports Col Baden Powell received word from Lord Roberts that relief would come in a few weeks. The garrison remains steadfast while the Boers say they will starve the town rather than engage in combat.
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Withdrawal at Rensberg and Coleskoop Posts
The retirement of Western outposts continued with Coleskoop and surrounding posts abandoned yesterday. A 40 pounder was set at Bastards Nek to command the region and shelling of British positions succeeded. Boers numbered several thousand, five to one in advantage when fighting occurred. British forces retreating from posts held since the new year established a camp west of Rensberg. They safely removed the guns from Coleskoop.
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Porto Rican Labor Leaders Appeal for Puerto Rico Aid
Igisias and Eduar do Conde, Porto Rican labor leaders now in New York, issue an appeal to the U S government on behalf of Puerto Rico workers. They report extreme destitution due to war, a hurricane, and government actions, warn riots may follow, and demand annulment of Governor Davis ordinances, broader voting rights, higher labor wages, and a general market for imports plus better schools.
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Will Let Courts Decide In Kentucky Governor Suit
Louisville February 13. Democrats plan to ask Judge Cantrill in Georgetown to issue a temporary injunction restraining Governor Taylor from exercising any gubernatorial functions. They expect the injunction to be granted and may appeal to the court of appeals if blocked. The plan was settled at a Democratic leaders conference.
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Congressman Chickering Found Dead in New York Hotel
Congressman Chas. Chickering of Copenhagen New York was found dead outside the Grand Union hotel in New York City today. He apparently fell or leaped from a fourth floor window, his body discovered at 5 a.m. under an open room window. Rain-soaked clothing suggested the body had lain there. Chickering had endured years of melancholia after a severe bout of typhoid fever.
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New Cable Bill Passes House Committee in Washington
February 12 Washington report says the House Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee voted decisively to report a Pacific cable bill aligned with the Sherman bill, rejecting the government ownership proposal from Cornem. Chicago dispatch notes Wheat ant the Fone wheat ant.
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Neill testifies in Clark case cross examination in Washington
Helena witness Neill was recalled by Senate elections committee and questioned about an impression letter book and a copy of his letter to Lewiston. He admitted copying from the book and claimed the expenditure was his own. Charles Ralph Jacobs testified about offers of easy money related to Daly and Campbell.
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Senate Committee On Elections
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Neill
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T. J. Jones
Lewiston
Campbell
Montana
Charles Ralph Jacobs
Buwte
Cason
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Senate Passes Portland Public Building Expansion Bill
In Washington on February 13 the senate enacted a 750000 dollar appropriation for enlarging Portland Oregon’s public building. Afterward finance committee member Allison spoke, noting no broad currency overhaul was proposed and that the pending measure would not alter existing currency such as gold and silver certificates greenbacks treasury notes or national bank notes.
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Copper mining shares steady amid disaster threat news
The copper stock market held up today despite fear of an English disaster in Trangyan. Amalgamated was strong while Boston and Montana dipped a few points and Utah Copper rose fractionally. Closing quotations in New York show money at 12 percent, sterling firm around 4.874, and silver at 66.
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