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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1900
Page
1
London reports Buller’s forces cross the Tugela and concentrate north of the river. A possible relief of Ladysmith is hinted though Boer resistance remains strong. Authorities expect a northward push with pontoon bridges enabling reinforcements and a planned flanking move.
A patrol of sixteen New South Wales Lancers and South Australians was ambushed by Boers yesterday. Eight escaped to camp, while the rest were killed or captured. A morning patrol found one dead Australian and one wounded, with several Boer horses slain, indicating a gallant stand before surrender. The Australians initially rode to a kopje to deter the Boers but encountered a second Boer force.
New York dispatch analyzes the unfolding South African campaign as General Buller seizes Potgieter's drift on the Tugela and plans a broader move toward Ladysmith. Warren joins with a possible flank from Estcourt, while Joubert shifts forces westward to counter.
London reports chaotic action at Magersfontein and the Tugela front as Highlanders waver and reform after a first volley. Descriptions from Julian Ralph and a Times correspondent mention gallant efforts, a chaplain trampled, and troops crossing the Tugela river as artillery positions are left exposed.
Capetown dispatch dated today says it is persistently reported that Ladysmith has been relieved. The report comes amid ongoing moves in the theater of operation near the town with no independent confirmation yet.
A Globe correspondent analyzes Highlanders retreat at Belmont and Magersfontein. He notes morale damage, difficult odds, and a harsh view of the campaign's progression from Chieveley to Modder River, urging support for troops amid heavy losses.
London dispatch quotes Lorenzo Marques correspondent: 10 percent of the Free State commando are British and forced to front. Boers disappointed, predicting wholesale dispersal as funds and food run low. Front-line men go days without food. ammunition scarce. salaries suspended. transport faulty. Portuguese control suspected in border smuggling. officials accused of bribery or hoodwinked.
A World dispatch from London dated January 18 reports intense anxiety over General Buller’s position at Tugela. War critics note possible news delays caused by river floods, while British officials consider Buller may hold Tugela passages and press toward Ladysmith. The midnight war office bulletin sparked concern amid cautious optimism.
Montague White, former consul general of the South American republic, arrived in New York last week and plans to depart for Washington. He indicates he is bound for a diplomatic mission but refused to be interviewed.
Washington D C January 18 Special to the Inter Mountain two men who clashed before witnesses say they arranged affairs and will pass it off as a joke yet the incident drew wide attention with Lieut Gov Spriggs and three legislators present money was reportedly plentiful on both sides with witnesses receiving advances and gold bricks to follow some deny a Clark Quay combine while testimony in Davidson and Steele matters stained Clark's case and Cooney was noted for a disputed $20000 offer to Clark James A Murray and his wife depart for Hot Springs after the event
In Washington on January 18 Hopkins moved to set the house into committee of the whole to discuss the senate bill extending the 12th census scope. Opposition centered on the house amendment allowing the census director to contract for printing outside the government printing office. Debate was limited with a 4 o'clock closing time.
Fort Worth Texas January 18 The National Live Stock association opened third day with a proposal that grazing lands be sold to citizen stockmen. Opposition by western herders spilled into speeches by T F Setr am Missouri J H Pickerel Illinois Colonel Edmondson Kansas City and others.
In Washington on January 18 a colonial bronze statue of Daniel Webster was unveiled before a distinguished gathering of officials. President McKinley the cabinet and leaders from senate and house witnessed the presentation by Stilson Hutchins. Secretary Long accepted the statue for the government and Senator Lodge gave the oration.
The executive committee of the Monetary League decided to meet in Denver on January 18 to hold its national convention in the same city and time as the Democratic, Silver Republican and Populist national conventions. The league aims to draft the financial plank of the Democratic national platform.
Fine linen towels offered in multiple damask designs with double knotted fringe in sizes 22 by 50 inches 23 by 44 inches and 26 by 40 inches. Regular values range from 1 to 1.25 dollars, sale price 75 cents each.
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