Tension in London over rumor of Speinkopf capture
London officials and stock exchange chatter swirl as reports claim Warren has captured Splenkopf. Pretoria dispatches note British reinforcements and Boer losses small while General Warren cited as feared. Public anxious, war office silent as Buller news awaited.
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Daily Stock Exchange
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Splenkopf
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Pretoria
Botha
Cronje
Colenso
Pall Mall
Buller
Spienkopf
Ferring
Curious Denial on Rifle Purchases by British South Africa Company
London January 24 The secretary of the British South Africa Company denied reports of buying large rifle and saddle purchases for immediate delivery in South Africa He said the purchases were made privately by himself and only for imperial yeomanry equipment The public impression of company involvement was growing but unsubstantiated
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London
South Africa
Saya
Imperial Yeomanry
Warren Called The British War’s Brightest Hope In Africa
A London dispatch praises General Warren as the British commander best suited to outmaneuver the Dutch and exploit rocky terrain in South Africa. The piece notes his greater South African experience, deliberate tactics, and religious steadiness, contrasting him with Buller and predicting Warren’s success could end the war.
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Tribune
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Buller
Tronghold
Pretoria
Warren
Cecil Rhodes
Barkley West
Inugust
Sir Charles Warren
Rhodes
Earls
Bechuanaland
Transvaal
South Africa
General Gordon
Lord Wolseley
Gordon
Peninsula
To Assist the Boers
London dispatch reports the expected wholesale expulsion of British subjects from the Transvaal next week. A French liner arrives with numerous foreign military looking men bound for Pretoria, including fifty Russian ambulance men. Herr Potts, Transvaal consul, arranges their transport by a special train.
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London
the Times
Lorenzo Marques
Transvaal
Gironde
Herr Potts
Pretoria
Carter Sentence Affirmed by US Court of Appeals
New York, Jan. 24 The United States Court of Appeals affirmed with costs the dismissal of habeas corpus proceedings in the case of former engineer Captain Carter. He was convicted by court martial of frauds tied to Savannah River and Cumberland round improvements.
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New York
United States
Lacombe
Carter
Savannah River
Cumberland Round
Bombardments Ended as Boers Continue Sniping in Kimberley
In Kimberley on January 23, reports say bombardments have ceased while Boer forces remain active with sniping. The Long Cecil gun performs well and Cecil Rhodes is noted to have fired several shells personally.
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Kimberley
Cecil
Cecil Rhodes
Zola Defends His Father On Front Page
Emile Zola’s final defense of his father Francois Zola fills the front of L Aurore, detailing the military dossier on malversation. The piece accuses General Billot of manipulating the dossier, which was neglected then revived in war office archives, and links forged letters to Colonel Henry and editor Joact.
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Paris
Emile Zola
Aurore
Francois Zola
Iria
General Biliot
War Office
General Biot
Autien
Periegais
Churchill's Escape in Morning Post Narrative
London reports Winston Churchill continues his vivid account of escape from Pretoria. He recalls two officers planning to flee with him but returning, fearful of Boer capture. On day two, he reflects that only divine aid could save him and recounts praying for help and guidance.
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London
Winston Church MW
Morning Post
Pretoria
Chuvenik
Jong A
Zola Reflects On Father’s Charges And Royal Attention
The excerpt discusses 19th century charges against a father and the king’s reception of him. It cites 1832 1826 and 1840 references and notes Zola’s view of his father’s conduct, charges and eventual innocence recognized after explanations.
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War Office
M. Zola
Otis Casualty List From War Dispatches
Washington reports General Otis forwarding casualties to the war department. Killed in action include soldiers from the Thirty third infantry and Fourth cavalry in Luzon and nearby locations. Wounded in action lists several servicemen from the Third infantry and other units. Additional names appear from Santa Tomas and other fronts, with multiple corps and ranks.
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Washington
Otis
War Department
Wigan
Luzon
Thirty-third Infantry
Arthur Wright
Lawrence L. Spencer
Frederick J. Bell
Alfred Wacha
Davey Puckett
James Bennett
Wm. Braden
Norman M. Fry
Santa Nicholas
Third Cavalry
Irving H. Palmer
Lemnert
Poe
Fourth Cavalry
Frank
Third Infantry
James Montgomery
Fred Love
H. Bostwick
John Patterson
Tagudan Mountain
Hubert Muggy
Frank J. Kaleer
Binan
Fourteenth Infantry
Wm. C. Geiger
Leutenant
Lemers
Wm. Bosse
United States Seen Growing as Factor in Orient
San Francisco January 24 Yo Yow Chinese consul spoke at a Palace hotel banquet honoring ex Park Commissioner Metson. He said the United States is becoming a larger factor in the Orient and supports the open door policy. He urged China to remove barriers and allow free access for Chinese labor and trade ships, noting the Oregon as an example of American naval strength.
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San Francisco
Yo Yow
Palace Hotel
Metson
United States
Oregon
China
Bryan's Busy Day
New York January 24. W J Bryan plans a busy day starting with a morning flight to New Haven then a return trip to Jersey City. He will dine at the Robert Davis association clubhouse and speak at St Peter's parish hall tonight. He will address a large audience and discuss campaign issues for both parties on February 5 at Carnegie hall under Winfield Scott Post G A R with proceeds to the post relief fund.
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New York
W. J. Bryan
New Haven
Jersey City
Robert Davis Association
Bryan
St. Peter's Parish
Carnegie Hall
Winfield Scott Post
Post
Paris Chamber Battle Over Bernard Expulsion
In the chamber of deputies Bernard socialist denounced the public prosecutor and attacked the minister of justice calling him a scoundrel and canaille. The chamber voted to expel him, he refused to withdraw, and after a temporary suspension soldiers entered as Bernard left in protest.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Bernard
Canaille
Commercial Museum Proposed in San Francisco
A meeting led by University of California President Wheeler gathered about fifty civic leaders to promote a permanent commercial museum in San Francisco. A Promotion committee was formed with a ten member planning panel to organize the museum and collect suggestions to use Pacific coast resources.
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San Francisco
Wheeler
University of California
Pacific Coast
Amendments Planned for Hawaii and Puerto Rico Bill
Senator Platt of Connecticut announced amendments to the Hawaii and Puerto Rico government bill. One amendment would remove the delegate election requirement, preventing either territory from sending a congressman. Additional amendments touch customs regulations and related provisions.
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Washington
Platt
Conn
Hawaii
Puerto Rico
Congress
Lieutenant Stockley Missing During Reconnaissance Mission
Washington dispatch reports Lieutenant Stockley of the 2nd Yeomanry missing since a reconnaissance near Tomas. Official state and allied sources say he was likely captured, with extensive search efforts ongoing to locate him.
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Washington
Otia
Sera
Stockley
Tomas
Debate on Roberts case echoes through the press galleries
Washington January 4 The House resumed debate on the Roberts case as Powers Snodgrass Landis and Lacey argued over Roberts seat. Powers urged exclusion citing polygamy laws while Landis claimed Utah violated compacts and mocked church leaders amid heated exchanges and applause. Meyers supported the majority.
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Washington
House
Roberts
Powers
Vermont
Utah
Snodgrass
Landis
United States
Mormon Church
Church
T& Motherhood
Lacey
Iowa
Meyers
Indiana
Senate action on defects bill and Sulu treaty report
In Washington the senate heard Hale report the urgent deficiency bill and said it would be taken up next day. Pettigrew urged the president’s report on the Sulu treaty with Bates’ findings. he charged concealment and censorship. A partial census bill report by Carter was agreed to.
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Washington
Senate
Hale
Appropriations Committee
Allen
Secretary of War
Puerto Rico
Cuba
Philippines
Spain
Pettigrew
Bates
Sultan of
Sulu
Islands
Ohio
Carter
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