Ladysmith Relieved Rumor Follows Queen's Message
London reports the war office cannot confirm Ladysmith relief yet public belief grows the queen again spoke directly to the people via Windsor's mayor. Buller’s dispatches and Roberts' strategy shape expectations as Kitchener and Cronje clash, with Arundell dispatches noting Boer attempts and minor British losses.
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Boer General Killed in Pretoria Dispatch
From London dated February 21 a Pretoria dispatch reports General Com Tardant Ferreriera killed Monday in what is thought to be an accident.
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Ladysmith Relieved Reported From Windsor Meeting
At Windsor town council this morning it was announced that Ladysmith has been relieved, prompting cheers of Bravo Bullet. Berlin and London bourses echoed the rumor though no confirmation arrived, while a private telegram claimed Cronje held a bad position.
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Cronje Forces Battle Near Est Nek In Boer Report
Pretoria dispatch quotes Cronje dated Sunday describing an early morning laager removal near Est Nek attacked by British forces. The fight lasted from 6 a.m. to 7 30 p.m. with British repulsed each time, Boer losses eight killed and twelve wounded, and a morning cannon shelling noted. Ferreriara’s force unable to stop cavalry from Kimberley entry.
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Strong Resistance Expected in Natal Campaign
The Morning Leader predicts fierce resistance ahead as General White's force could be ready for action within a week. An advance through north Natal seems unlikely before securing Charleston and Van Reenen's passes, with Buller limited by transport. The piece notes a pivotal Pietersburg engagement and Boer redeployments toward Drakensburg, Majuba, and Cronje’s fate.
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Boers Evacuating Natal as Ladysmith Siege to End
Berlin reports from Brussels that Transvaal legation says all Boers are evacuating Natal and abandoning positions. General Joubert orders concentration of forces against Lord Roberts. Siege of Ladysmith expected to be raised. Buller to enter the town by week’s end.
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Britain reports nine officers killed in action
London February 21. An incomplete list of recent British casualties shows nine officers killed and thirty nine wounded with one missing. The tally reflects ongoing combat losses among British forces, underscoring the heavy price paid by officers in recent engagements.
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Seizure of Goods From New York Prompted Inquiries
United States Consul Hollis circulated to local merchants asking for details on recent seizures of merchandise from New York. He seeks information on actual ownership, reasons for seizure, and related matters and will accept sworn declarations from interested parties.
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New York
Fifth division crosses Tuagela and silences guns
London February 21 war office dispatch from General Buller reports the fifth division crossing the Tuagela by pontoon at Chieveley Camp and driving back the enemy rear guard. Our naval 12-pounder silenced all the enemy guns. The report notes many were wounded.
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Canadians Engage Modder River Frontline Losses Rise
Toronto dispatch reports the first Canadian contingent fought at Modder River on Sunday. Eighteen men were killed and sixty wounded, including Captain Maron of Toronto. The force forded the river after a night march.
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The British Losses Report From Lord Roberts
A wartime dispatch from Lord Roberts received by the War Office reports British losses in an ongoing campaign. The message notes a location and date reference, with terse military fields indicating casualties and movements while the broader context remains unclear in the fragmented transmission.
War casualties reported near Paardeburg
Between February 16 and 18 Major General Knog was wounded Major General Hrotor MacDonald severely wounded and Lieutenant Colonel Aktworth killed. The War Office says no details of fighting have yet been received.
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Bomb Proof Houses In Mafeking In Underground Complex
A Mafeking dispatch reports underground life under siege with a resident commissioner occupying luxurious subterranean quarters. The Cape police establish four large dugout halls including a piano and a Mafeking hotel dining room seating about 40, all impervious to shells.
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Kessler Receives Breveted Brigadier General Rank
Washington February 21 The president sent nominations to the Senate for brevet promotions in volunteers Brigadier General Tarrison Gray Otis to major general by brevet Colonels Owen Summers Harry C Kessler Wilder Met Calf to brigadier generals by brevet Captain J F Case to major by brevet Brady of the Thirty-arth Infantry to surgeon with rank of major First Lieutenant Metager of the Thirty-fifth Infantry to assistant surgeon with rank of captain
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Strauss Says Turkey Will Pay Armenian Damages
New York February 21 Oscar C Strauss United States minister to Turkey after Washington talks returned home and said he did not resign his post He cited progress by the Turkish government toward indemnifying American owners for Armenian trouble losses noting the sultan has promised to pay and repeated that promise The amount involved is under 100000 He also noted that Spanish-American War triumphs have increased American influence in the Turkish sphere.
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Otis Casualty List From Manila and Rio Grande
General Otis wires the war department with a casualty roll from Manila and other fronts dated February 19. The list names soldiers by name, unit, and cause of death or illness including malaria fever, drowning, gunshot, heat prostration, pneumonia, variola, dysentery and typhoid with multiple infantry, cavalry, and corps assignments. Names include Willis McMartin, Albert Jay L. Perry, Joseph F. Carey, Daniel P. Jenkins, Amos O Neill, and Clarence Van Borger among others.
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Clarence van Borger
Canal Bill Advances in Congress Ties Fortification
A Washington dispatch suggests the Hepburn Nicaragua canal bill may pass the House and possibly become law before Senate action on the Hay Pauncefote treaty. Hepburn pushes the measure to authorize fortification, with leaders arguing treaty status should not block the project. The rules committee may report favorably though dates and details could shift.
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Wellcome's testifies in Clark case details money paid
Special to the Inter Mountain reports John B. Wellcome completed direct testimony in the Clark case and denied paying any legislator. He described campaign finances, bank vouchers, and payments to Daly and others while noting the anti Clark effort from Silver Bow and Deer Lodge. Clark testifies tomorrow as proceedings continue in Washington.
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Polish Chicago Poles Divide Over Secret Poland League
Polish residents in Chicago debate a rumored secret league to free Poland amid possible war strikes. Alderman Smulski denies any city organization while advocating reform through education and constitutional means. Editor Bareacezewski acknowledges a secret league but says insurrection is not planned.
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Dewey Opposes Fortifications for Nicaragua Canal
Admiral Dewey in Washington argues against costly fortifications for the Nicaragua canal. He says the canal should be a neutral commercial route between oceans and that fortifications would make it a war battleground, with fleets serving as the safeguard in war and peace.
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Utah Mining Man Dead in Balt Lake Utah
Richard Mackintosh a prominent mining man of its city died this morning of stomach cancer at o clock. Born in Ireland he moved to California in 1638 and entered mining in Virginia City Nevada in 1860 before arriving in this city Nevada.
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