29 Jan 1900
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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1900
Page
1
London reports acknowledge grim South Africa situation as Lady Smith failed to relieve Gen White. Call grows for new war theater shift from Natal to Free State and compulsory service. Parliament prepares for naval and military expenditure rise.
New York dispatches detail a London reaction to the Ladysmith siege with emphasis on Boer claims of a successful assault at Mafuka hill and Brits’ steadfast defense. Bulter’s remarks contrast with Boer accounts as observers doubt relief and note rationing since December. Widespread speculation centers on Dundonald’s brigade and the city’s dwindling supplies.
Great anxiety eased by news that Lord Dundonald's cavalry, feared isolated near Aton Homes, have reached safety on the south bank of the Tugela river, ending a period of concern for their condition.
General Buller wires from Spearman's camp January 29th detailing casualties among officers of the fifth division and mounted brigade at Splenkop. Twenty four killed, twenty two wounded and twenty missing.
London dispatch states the war office refutes claims Ladysmith has fallen and promises a very heavy casualty list to be released tonight detailing losses from the conflict.
A Lisbon dispatch reports the claim that Boer forces crossed the Mozambique frontier is unfounded. the frontier remains secure and no significant new movement is confirmed.
President Steyn of the Orange Free State and Mr. Fischer arrived in Pretoria and were greeted by President Kruger and officials. They traveled to the Transvaal president’s residence amid cheers. The Volksarend praises the Free State’s courageous stance for Transvaal’s recent successes.
New York dispatch reports military experts assessing Buller’s movements toward Ladysmith. A failed Tugela crossing at Colenso, coupled with a broader push around the Beer line, signals setbacks and potential damage to Buller’s reputation. Warren, Lyttleton, and Cronsje conduct maneuvers as Boer forces entrench along Brakfontein and Brakfontein corridor. Eight Boer camps identified as British focus centers on the Natal Front.
The report describes General Warren's failed left flank attempt as British forces press through ridges toward Spionkop. After days of artillery duels and heavy fire, progress remains slow with a glacier and steep ascent ahead. Ladysmith awaits a decisive move that may take weeks.
Senate privileged and elections committee resumes investigation into Clark of Montana election to the U S senate. Campbell seeks to expunge any reference to J K Toole after testimony showing no dis honorable involvement or money for withdrawing. Witness More a Montana fusion Republican dairyman admits cash deposits and loans but denies pay for his Clark vote.
The final wrought iron facade for the mines and metallurgy display in the American department at the Farle exhibition will be shipped from Chicago tonight. Built over three months at the local foundry, the enclosure has been steadily assembled for the show. Commissioner Pick has overseen the project as the facade nears installation.
The Montana supreme court affirmed two murder verdicts, sentencing Joseph Hurst and William Calder to hang for killing Sheriff Cavanaugh and Farquhar McRae respectively. The court also upheld the Silver Bow county ruling against the Anaconda Copper Mining Company for failing to enclose mining cages, noting the cases' differing evidentiary bases.
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