Stubborn Resistance Fails to Halt British Push in South Africa
London reports indicate no decisive result yet in the Upper Tugela region as British forces keep advancing amid strong Boer resistance. Dispatches note Ladysmith relief prospects, Wauchope and Methuen denials, and a cautious war office outlook on a possible six month end to the conflict.
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London
Upper Tugela
Buller
Ladysmith
Marshal Roberts
War Office
Kimberley
Transvaal
South Africa
Wauchope
Methuen
Orange River
Modder River
Lord Wolseley
Magers-fontein
Stubborn Resistance at Spearman's Camp
On January 22 at 9 20 am General Warren launched a left flank movement against Boer positions near Tabamyama mountain and Spienkop. British artillery engaged Boer rock fortifications while infantry advanced over ridges, but Boers held fast with heavy musketry and few guns. Captain Henley of the Dublin Fusiliers was mortally wounded leading a thrust to seize a new vantage point.
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Spearman
Warren
Tabamyama Mountain
Spienkop
Henley
Dublin Fualleers
Johannesburg Defenses Viewed as Impregnable Forts
Samuel Stockton, visiting from Johannesburg, argues at the Waldorf-Astoria that Johannesburg’s defense rests on vast mine tailings forming natural forts. He claims these tailings, with cannons on top, create formidable barriers that would hinder British penetration, though he notes they cannot be battered down. The scene reflects wartime anxieties and strategic speculation.
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New York
Samuel Stockton
Johannesburg
Waldorf-Astoria
Laing
Pennsylvania
Poor Opinion of Boers Draws Mosenthal to New York
Fritz Mosenthal, longtime Johannesburg relief committee member and gold mine director, arrived from Germany amid strong criticism of the Boers. He described Boer courage as limited in open combat, noted education and loyalty shifts with wealth, and predicted a British victory around Ladysmith. He discussed Delagoa Bay, franchise issues, Kruger’s stance, and Dom Paul’s wealth speculation.
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New York
Fritz Mosenthal
South Africa
Johannesburg
Germany
Mosenthal
Ladysmith
Delagoa Bay
England
Portugal
Rosenthal
Kruger
Commonwealth
Dom Paul
Death notices from London and New York
The Duke of Teck died in London on Sunday evening at 7:15 after a several day illness from pneumonia. In New York Beverly Chew Dure, a longtime Bank of the State of New York cashier formerly of San Francisco, died at age 60.
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London
Duke of Teck
New York
Beverly Chew Dure
Bank of the State of New York
San Francisco
Bryan Arrives in New York as Jersey City Reception Gathers
William J. Bryan arrived from Washington and was met by James Oliver of the Democratic committee in Jersey City. He proceeded to the Hoffman House where State Senator John B. Stanchfield and Chairman Caras Bell of the state Democratic committee joined the reception with about 35 attendees.
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New York
William J. Bryan
Jersey City
Washington
James Oliver
Democratic Committee
Bryan
Hoffman House
John B. Stanchfield
Caras Bell
Belmont Dinner With Bryan Sparks Political Theater
Belmont hosts Bryan at a private dinner where Bryan says the event is informal and he will not speak. He reiterates sticking to his platforms, pledging to discuss silver trusts and imperialism without precedence. He notes no single issue will decide the Republican fate and predicts Democratic prospects look strong though the right may prevail.
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Belmont
Bryan
Bryatt
Coursing Is Prohibited in Chicago
Chicago reports show organized coursing of jack rabbits was halted by Illinois Humane Society officers and city police. President John J Shortall condemned the cruelty, noting the law forbids torturing animals for sport. Detectives arrested any participants attempting to pursue coursing.
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Chicago
Times-Herald Gaya
Wichita
Tliinois Humane Society
The
Humane Society
John J. Shortall
Hurmane Society
Tllinois
Illinois
Filibustering expedition reported organizing in U S
A British ambassador filed a complaint with the state department ten days ago about an armed expedition being organized in the United States to aid the Boers in South Africa. Treasury findings identified a seagoing tug capable of Philadelphia to the Delaware breakwater, carrying coal for the voyage.
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New York
Herald
Washington
State Department
South Africa
Philadelphia
Treasury Department
Delaware
United States
Transvaal
Eleven men trapped in tunnel rescue progresses in Los Angeles
Eight of the eleven entombed workers were saved uninjured after a cave in in the Third Street tunnel near Los Angeles. John Defoe remains trapped and possibly injured, with hours needed to assess his condition. Foreman Crawley is presumed dead as tons of earth cover his area. A sewer rupture and water-saturated soil are blamed for the collapse.
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Los Angels
Calif
Stret
John Defoe
Jim
Foreman Crawley
Vessel Is Released From Durban Capture Reported
Berlin dispatch states the German bark Marie loaded with sulphur, captured early January by the British cruiser Fearless and taken to Port Elizabeth, has been unconditionally released.
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Berlin
Shere
Durban
Marie
Fearless
Port Elizebeth
Philadelphia Arrives San Diego for Mail and Supplies
Pacific Coast Fleet reports the cruiser Philadelphia has reached San Diego from Magdalena Bay to take on mail and supplies and will join the Iowa and Marblehead off Magdalena Bay later in the week for further operations.
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San Diego
Philadelphia
Magdalena Bay
Iowa
Marblehead
Magdalen Bay
Senator Clark Election Probe Opens In Senate Panel
Washington January 22. Senate committee investigating Clark's election heard Faulkner say Ector letters not yet received. President Smith of Montana National Bank testified Clark deposited a $50 000 personal check but never drew on it. P W Murray testified Gallick solicited his vote for Clark and George Casey offered to buy mining properties for a Clark vote. Prosecution ended witnesses and adjourned until tomorrow.
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Washington
Senate
Clark
Faulkner
Butte
Smith
Montana National Bank of
Helena
Wellcome
P. W. Murray
Gallick
George Casey
Work of the Senate Ends Mixed With North Carolina Debate
In Washington the Senate saw Platt push a joint resolution to urge Britain to join an international commission on waters forming the U S and Canadian boundary. Allen pressed a treasury information request on moving the customs house to National City Bank. Pritchard advocated a constitutional amendment in North Carolina aimed at white supremacy, claiming it would disfranchise thousands while denying negro domination and denouncing Democratic fraud, with Morgan’s prior address as context.
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Washington
Senate
Platt
N. Y
Great Britain
Committee On Foreign Relations
Allen
Secretary of the Treasury
Custom House
National City Bank of New York
Pritchard
North Carolina
Morgan
Democratic Party
House Proceedings Focused on Washington District Business
The House spent the day largely on District of Columbia business and adjourned at 12 40 p m after continuous consideration of local matters. The session concentrated on municipal affairs and delayed other legislative items pending DC related decisions.
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Washington
House
District of Columbia
Nominations sent to Senate for military officers
Washington Jan 22 The president sent nominations to the senate for officers to brigadier general George M Randall of the Eighth Infantry U S A and Colonel James Bell of the 27th Infantry U S V to second lieutenant Charles M G Switzer of company B Forty fifth Infantry U S V to paymaster with rank of major Captain Alfred B Frost
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Washington
Senate
George M. Randall
Eighth Infantry
James Bell
27Th Infantry
U. 8
Leutenant
Chas. McG. Switzer
Forty-fifth Infantry
Alfred 8. Frost
Daly suffers broken ribs after sidewalk fall in New York
Special to the Inter Mountain reports Marcos Daly was injured when he slipped on a New York sidewalk in front of the Netherland hotel. He fell against the railing, rode to his carriage, then felt pain on return. Doctors say two ribs are broken and a third injured. Daly remains in no danger and his gland show no delay.
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Marcos Daly
Inter Mountain
Washington
Daly
New York
Netherland Hotel
Pepo Will Hang for 1898 Murder Conviction Upheld
The Montana supreme court denied a new trial for William Pepo, convicted in Teton County last June of the Julius Plath murder on June 28, 1898, and sentenced to hang. Plath's body was found in an abandoned Muddy River cabin near Great Falls after Pepo was captured in Washington and returned for trial. The court said the verdict was sustained by the evidence, largely circumstantial.
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Inter Mountain
Helena
Supreme Court
William Pepo
Teton County
Julius Plath
Plath
Muddy River
Great Falls
Pepo
Washington
Sumit
January Closing-Out Sale of Shoes At Our Store
We report a successful January closing-out sale of shoes with a focus on the new department for Women's and Children's Shoes. All shoes are new and stylish. antique items do not exist here. Broken sizes are being cleared to make room for upcoming Spring Goods ordered by the Shoe manager.
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Department For Women
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