Otis Reports War Department Dispatches From Manila
Washington January 15 General Otis reports from Manila that Bolomen and armed insurgents attacked two companies of the Twenty-fifth Infantry at Iba on January 6, with fifty enemy casualties and no American losses. Cheatham’s and Anderson’s forces engage near Santo Tomas with enemy casualties and prisoners. Schwan’s and Wheaton’s units operate in Cavite and Batangas with towns held and patrols ongoing. Many Filipinos returning to peace are believed to be insurgents.
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Washington
War Department
Otis
Manila
Bolomen
Zambies Mountains
Twenty-fifth Infantry
O'Neill
Iba
Schwan
Santo Tomas
Batanzas
Cheatham
Underson
Wheaton
Cavite
Batange
Hyams To Be Manager Of Amalgamated Property
Special from New York reports Rogers head of the Standard Oil Company allied with capitalists will reach Butte within two weeks. Hyams is slated to be installed as general manager of the Amalgamated property, per reliable word from the Inter Mountain.
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Inter Mountain
New York
Rogers
Thetandard of
Relief of Ladysmith Likely Within Hours War Office Dispatches
London report screens mixed signals as British columns move toward Ladysmith. News hints a coordinated assault is underway with Buller planning full dispositions. optimism centers on a possible relief that night. Other fronts show Boer resistance and British actions around Groblerskloof and Mafeking.
British force maneuvers near Tugela during Boer setback
A London dispatch reports British plans on the Tugela front with General Warren moving about 11,000 troops toward Weenen as Buller eyes Mount Indlawe. Colenso must be cleared to safeguard communications while Boer forces possibly threaten three points. Rumors of three engagements persist as Buller’s flanking move remains unconfirmed.
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London
Tugela River
Warren
South Africa
Colenso
Weenen
Heilpmaaker
Republis
Pietermariinburg
Ladysmith
Hussars
Groblerskloof
Buller
Springfield
Tugela
Stormatroom
Bird River
Pretoria
Mafeking
New York
Herald
Potgieter
Mount Indlawe
War Office
Pot- Bieter
Mount Tiangwana
General Buller
Daily Telegraph
Frere
Bennett Burleigh
Tu‘gela
War News and Censorship Speak Through London Letters
London dispatches describe censorship and unclear Buller news from Capetown as British doubts grow. Reports recount stubborn fighting at Wagon Hill, Devonshire bayonet victory, and strengthened positions while Boer movements pause. Private letters decry reverses, hint at court martial for Gough, and fuel talk of cabinet shifts to end wartime intrigues.
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New York
the Tribone
London
Lord Roberts
Capetown
White
Darknes
Devonshire Regiment
Wagon Hill
Lord Kitchener
South Africa
Gough
Lord Methuen
Modder River
Lord Woleeley
General Butler
Dutch Republica
War Office
Treasury
Buller suffers another reverse in South Africa
A telegraph from Newport Wales reports Tutherford Harris once a resident director for the British South Africa Company has received word that Buller has sustained another reverse in the South African theater.
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London
Newport
Wales
Tutherford Harris
South Afica
British South Africa Company
Buller
General Warren Crossed the Tugela River
A Capetown dispatch dated Friday January 12 reports that General Warren has crossed the Tugela river signaling a notable movement in the campaign. The report arrived in Capetown and was published in the London dispatches dated January 15.
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London
Capetown
Warren
Tugela River
General Wood establishes post in enemy country
Orange River scene reports General Wood, for the first time in the campaign, forming a post in the enemy's country. He commands a mixed force and occupies a position on January 12 at Zeulpan's drift, north of the Orange River in the Free State.
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Orange River
Wood
Zeulpan's Drift
Free State
Appeal for Peace by Clergy Urges Boer End to War
A London dispatch reports a circular appeal for peace signed by 400 clergymen from Dutch denominations delivered to London ministers. The message asks Christians to urge mercy for the Boers and to use influence toward stopping hostilities in South Africa.
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New York
London
Netherlands
Bir
F Ferick Garrington
Great Britain
St Howth
Mander
Belfast Guards
Part Japan Plays in China noted in Pekin plan
Part Japan signals a role in China by offering to establish a military academy at Pekin to educate Chinese under Japanese officers. The move is viewed with favorable interest by China and reflects Japan's future in the region.
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Pekin
Japan
China
Aaf
Canada to Aid Britain With Men and Money in South Africa
Sir Wylfrid Laurier declared Canada will assist Britain with troops and funds. A parliamentary vote of at least 3,000,000 will be sought to cover the cost of 2,200 Canadian soldiers in South Africa or en route. Royalty and patriotism rise as Britain faces difficulties.
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Dominion
Lord Strathcona
Imperial
Capetown
Durban
Toronto
Ont
Wylfrid Laurier
Sherbrooke
Que
South Africa
Britain
Five Hundred Dollar Wager on Washington Lobby Report
The Inter Mountain challenges the Anaconda Standard over a Washington lobby incident reported last Saturday evening. It offers five hundred dollars to cover the money if the Standard’s statements are proven correct or admits error. Signed Inter Mountain Publishing Company.
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Inter Mountain
Washington
Raleigh
Washington City
Ltard
Water Mountain
Washinston
Freight Crew Strike Threat Looms at Great Northern
Minot North Dakota January 16 a strike of freight train operatives of the Great Northern is threatened after an informal meeting. A vote on rejecting the company schedule shows leaders predicting near unanimity though the men prefer not to strike. Firemen and engineers would back the action if needed.
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Minot
N. D
Great Northern
Minneapolis
Hill
Both Sides Rested in Montana Senate Hearings
Inter Mountain reports Jan 15 dispatch detailing clashes in the Clark Daly political hearing. Hewitt rebuts grand jury testimony sworn by General Nolan. Nolan threatens to resign. A Daly witness rolls of greenbacks seize by a Clark supporter stirs public doubt over money in politics. Swede Murphy’s disappearance, alleged to avoid cross-examination,Further testing by John R. Toole aims to debunk Daly conspiracy claims. Daly aides accused of backing a $36,000 gift to White.
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Inter Mountain
Washington
Hewitt
Nolan
Clark
Daly
Murphy
Anaconda
New York
Ector
Myers
Chandler
Hoar
Awyer
John R. Toole
Montana
Whiteaide
Smallpox Case Reported in Helena
In Helena on January 1 a Mexican man, unnamed, visited a Main street office seeking a doctor. He exhibited smallpox symptoms, was ordered out, and required to walk to the pest house. He claimed to be from Maryville. A distant doctor warned the case is serious. the number of exposed people is unknown.
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Inter Mountain
Helena
Marynville
Muslin Underwear Sale Promises Better Fit and Style
Hennessys Underwear for Women is advertised as the best made, crafted for precise fit, texture selection, and fashionability. The retailer claims Montana’s largest stock and superior quality, touting low prices and high value on strictly new garments.
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Hennessy
Montana
Gowns on sale in Montana offer new styles and low prices
A dealer promotes a large assortment of gowns in cambric and muslin with lace trims and embroidery. Prices start at $1.00 and rise to $2.60 to $10.00, with sizes chiefly 14 to 16 and features like yokes, tucks, and lace insertions highlighted.
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Montana
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Butte
Leyson
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JH. Leyson
Modern Jeweler
N. Main ST
A, Tl. Turner
Main St
England
Canada
Inter Mountain Publishing Company
Great Northern Road
OALY
Hennessy’s
West
Butte, Mont
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