Boer Victory Rumors Reach London Amid Telegraphic Confusion
London reports a disputed Buller setback with no official war office confirmation. Dispatches claim heavy losses near Spionkop and Tugela retreat, while critics in the press condemn publishing hasty updates. French and Gatacre link north Cape Colony movements as Roberts plans unfold.
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London
War Office
Buller
Berlin
Spionkop
St. James
Kipling
Subalterns
St. James Gazette
Cape Colony
French
Gatacre
Lord Roberts
Lyttleton
Splenkop
Michael Hicks-Beach
Defense Committee
Joseph Chamberlain
Lord Wolseley
Warren Beaten Report Says Warren Division Crushed
Berlin reports the German foreign office confirms word that General Warren's division has been crushed in battle. The dispatch notes the loss as a significant setback in the campaign with no further details given.
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Berlin
Foreign Office
Warren
Second Canadians Sail for South Africa Departure
The second detachment of the second Canadian contingent to South Africa embarked on the Pomeranian today, marching through Halifax to the transport. Lieutenant Governor Daly and Mayor Hamilton addressed them, wishing God speed.
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Halifax
South Africa
Daly
Hamilton
Gen Clery's Moves In War Moves
London January 27 no mention of reports in the United States that General Clery has been defeated by the Boers. When last heard, Clery was taking part in Warren's movements.
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London
United States
Clery
Warren
Leyds Sees Berlin Visit as Purely Diplomatic
North German Gazette reports Dr. Leyds, Transvaal diplomatic agent, met with Count von Buelow in Berlin amid emperor birthday celebrations. Leyds says his stay is for a diplomatic dinner, not politics, and dismisses mediation. He predicts Britain must cede territory for peace and asserts independence of the two republics. Leyds calls Ladysmith Mafeking and Kimberley prisons with British rations to blame for their plight.
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Berlin
Dr. Leyds
Transvaal
Count von Buelow
Lokal Anzeiger
Leyds
Great Britain
Ladysmith
Mafeking
Kimberley
British Traditions and Ladysmith Siege Debated in London
A London telegraph analyzes the Ladysmith siege and British command. It suggests Roberts bears no blame for relief delays and notes tensions with Buller Warren and tactics. Reports claim Boer forces press western districts and Kimberley’s plight grows urgent while fever and dysentery take a toll in Ladysmith.
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Warren
Ladysmith
Lord Roberts
Capetown
Tugela
Robert Ars
War Office
London
Roberts
Freeate
Kimberley
Buller
Spionkop
Chieveley
Mafeking Relieved Report Reaches Lorenzo Marques
It is reported on good Transvaal authority that Mafeking was relieved on January 23. The dispatches describe the relief as imminent and confirm British forces achieved success after a long siege. The source notes the claim as from Transvaal authorities.
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Lorenzo Marques
Transvaal
Mafeking
Uncertain Senate Inquiry Faces Painful Hurdles
Special to the Inter Mountain reports Washington battle lines in a heated inquiry. Witnesses express fear and despair while some refuse to testify. The Clark and Daly factions jockey as Faulkner and McKay loom central. The committee may press Daly to testify as a five day recess ends.
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Inter
Washington
Chandler
Daly
Butte
Hyams
Anaconda
Clark
Tyler Worden
Presenta
Raleigh
Ncident
New York
Montana
Leonard
Terrific Firing Near Ladysmith In Boer War
On January 23 British forces with about 40,000 troops pressed the Spion Kop route toward Ladysmith while shelling General Botha's positions. The engagement was largely one sided as Boers fired only about thirty shots. a shell pierced the general's pocket and few Boer casualties occurred beyond wounded horses. Firing paused at dark and resumed the next morning with reduced intensity up to noon.
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Modder Spruit
Upper
Tugela
Spionkop
Ladysmith
Botha
Here
Startling Telegram Report From Pretoria
Berlin reports a telegram alleging General Warren was enticed to Spionkop where Boers attacked, a startling account echoed by several papers. The telegram's authenticity remains unconfirmed and details are disputed across outlets.
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Berlin
Jag 27
Pretoria
Warren
Ato Spienkop
Gloomy View of Tugela War as Buller Faces Setbacks
London dispatches report widespread gloom over the Tugela front with belief that Buller’s flanking move failed as his frontal assault did earlier. Casualty lists show 60 killed, 589 wounded, 60 missing since January 10 as officials fear deeper losses and criticize Buller’s communication style.
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Buller
Tugela
Pretoria
Brussels
New York
London
War Office
Warren
Bound For the Orient Team Arrives in Tacoma to Seek Trade
Bound for the Orient in Tacoma on January 27 D Emer son and F F Mead of Denver arrived en route to the Orient. They say they represent an eastern state firm intending to establish large scale trade relations with China Japan and the Philippines.
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Tacoma
Wash
D. Emerson
F. F. Mead
Denver
Orient
China
Japan
Philippines
Admiral Bunte Keeps Philadelphia in San Diego Harbor
San Diego January 27 Admiral Bunte has orders from Washington to keep the cruiser Philadelphia in port until further navy department instructions. A second vessel was scheduled to sail for Mare Island today.
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San Diego
Cal
Bunte
Washington
Philadelphia
Navy Department
Vemsel
Mareigland
Cargo of Coffee Arrives on Kosmos Steamer
The Kosmos steamer Volumnia from Hamburg arrived in San Diego on January 27 with a cargo of 3,000 packages of coffee bags for transit to American ports. The vessel will proceed to San Francisco for further loading and shipment.
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San Diego
Cal
Kosmos
Volumnia
Hamburg
Sanfee
Was Lincoln's Partner. Charles Malt dies at 88
Francisco Jan 27 Charles Malt who for three years was associated in business with Abraham Lincoln in Illinois died in Iowa aged 88 He was born in Vermont and during a long life occupied many public positions.
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Francisco
Charles Malt
Abraham Lincoln
Vile
Vermont
Gallant defense of the Urdanita amid Philippine ambush
Navy reports detail the Urdanita gunboat's capture by Filipinos on Sept 17 as the crew under Lt Wood fought bravely. Green and Powers describe heavy fire, casualties including Wood, Stone, Gray, and Wy Lee, and the ship's grounding before the crew escaped by boat and were later captured and endured months in captivity before escape.
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Washington
Navy Department
Green
Watson
Wood
Wilde
Stone
Gray
Powers
Insurszeuw
Woods
Drummond
Herbert
Wy Lee
Mitchell
Porac
Commerce of the Philippines July 1899 totals
War department figures show July 1899 imports at all ports $1,577,530 with $192,192 duty free. Food and animals $551,022 (37 percent). Manufactured articles $479,231 (30 percent). Exports totaled $1,156,469, with agricultural products $1,019,881 (88 percent).
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Washington
War Department
Philippines
Fire destroys Electric Improvement works in San Jose
A blaze in San Jose California early today burned the Electric Improvement company’s works. The estimated loss runs to about 190000 dollars with only partial insurance coverage reported. Fire officials were investigating the cause as crews battled the flames.
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San Jose
Cal
The
Electric Improvement Company
Misses Black Ribbed Cashmere Hose on Friday Sale
A sale notice offers 25 cent pair Misses' black ribbed cashmere hose with spliced knees in sizes 5 to 10 under our regular doe quality marked for Friday and Saturday selling.
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Sean Ee
Dress Trimmings and Braids Sale At Low Prices
Odds and ends for Fall season offered at deep discounts. Hercules braids in 1a to 1a inches wide in garnet brown green and blue, yard price cut to 2c. Lot 2 features black and colored gimps and trimming braids in multiple styles at 3 1 2 to 3 1 2 yards, yard value up to 350. Lot 3 offers black Hercules braids 2 1 2 inches wide with beaded tassel fringe, yard values up to 50c.
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Lot Rat Sc Yard
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