British Reports Capture of Boer Stores and Laager Shelling
A Sterkstroom dispatch notes Boer artillery attack near Molten under Gatacre. In London a Roberts dispatch confirms General Kelly-Kenny’s brigade seized 78 wagons of Cronje’s stores, rifles, ammo and explosives from Cronje’s laager as Kitchener sent a messenger.
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London
Sterstroom
Molten
Gatacre
Aruedel
Loxpoy
War Office
Lord Roberts
Kelly-Kenny
Cronje
Kitchener
Reassured by Kruger Message to Friends of the Republic
Cables said to reach The Hague from New York report Kruger seeks to calm Boer supporters after General French relief of Kimberley. Dispatches describe shifting Boer and British formations around Magersfontein and the Modder river with hopes of decisive action. Cape Town crowds greet Kimberley relief news as Lord Roberts braces for counter moves.
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Transvaal
Friends of the Republic
New Yor
Kxuger
Hague
French
Kimberley
Holland
Friends of the
Spion Kop
Sosoje
Jacobsdel
Cronje
Belly-Kenny
Hitchener
Khalifa
Conte
Tucker
Kelly-Kenns
Colville
Khartoum
Oronje
Bloemfontein
Modder River
Magersfontein
Orange River
Gris Pan
Dy Aar
MacDonald
Austin
Kooducesberg
Lord Roberts
War Office
Kelly Kenny
Kitchener
Cape Town
Government House
Cape Colony
Sir Alfred Milner
Ruperts
Cape crisis sparks nationwide jubilation and railway pressure
The report notes broad public joy across England as the Cape situation unfolds. Boers under Delacey and Gobler push toward the Central railway, threatening supply lines while British forces under General Clements withdraw toward Arun-del, with Lord Roberts able to reinforce if needed.
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Bolys
England
Cape
Lord Roberts
Dever
Delacey
Gobler
Clements
Arundel
Central Railway
Severe fighting near Rensberg as British retreat begins
The Daily Telegraph reports from Naauwpoort dated February 13 that heavy fighting raged on both flanks near Rensberg. Four thousand Boers attacked the Worcestershire regiment on a hill, but British fire inflicted heavy casualties. A Tuiskilling dragoon patrol broke through a 500-strong force, while a New South Wales unit was nearly annihilated. Five colonial officers and 35 men were wounded or captured, with many brought to Naaganpoort field hospital. Our confirmed death toll is not yet known.
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Rensberg
Loxpox
Daily Telegraph
Tuiskilling Dragoons
New South Wales Mounted Infantry
Naganpoort Field Hospital
Admirable German Hospital Arrangements Praised
Lord Roberts reports from Jacobsdal on Feb 16 praising the German ambulance corps led by Doctors Baemer and Hildebrand for excellent hospital arrangements and kindness to both sides wounded. some English wounded have been there since December with others arriving yesterday.
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Lord Roberts
Jacobsdal
Loswen
War Office
Baemer
Hildebrand
Wiltshire Regiment Missing Five Companies After Rensburg Retreat
Dispatches report five Wiltshire companies on outpost duty failed to rejoin before the Rensburg retreat and were cut off during parade. Fort Eiles area skirmish described with Johannesburg forces repelling the British attack at Mafeking. Captain Friend among the dead.
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Wilshire Regiment
Loxpos
the Times
Arundel
Wiltshires
Rensberg
Mant
Naanwypeert
Sixty Britons Killed in Calesbergs Fighting Report
Pretoria dispatch reports heavy combat near Calesberg on Tuesday February 5 with six killed and wounded and one group captured. Federal forces reportedly suffered no casualties. The chaotic telegraph text mentions Boer, French, and German involvement and references to war measures and allied reports.
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Caleshers
Pretoria
Calesberg
Gohtine
Shitieh
Jess Su
Riots at El Paso as soldiers clash with police
A mob from Fort Bliss attacked the El Paso police station to free two comrades. Officer Newt Stewart was killed and a soldier died. Jailor Richard Blacker and a second soldier were wounded. Posses hunted the gunmen as reports placed the attackers with Company E of the Twenty-fifth Infantry.
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el Paso
Tex
Fort Bliss
Newt Stewart
Stewart
Richard Blacker
Blacker
To’elock
Scott
Department Will Act On Macram Allegations
The state department directs a full inquiry into ex Consul Macram's statements including a deep look at consular mail and cable service conditions in anticipation of a congressional inquiry. A separate item notes S Vreeland receiving a $100000 Valentine check from financiers praising his work at Metropolitan Street Railway.
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Conan
Sacram
Wash Indos
State Department
Macram
Congress
Reeland
New Youk
the Herald
HS. Vreeland
Metropolitan Street Railway
Vretland
Nome mining district pamphlet promotes Nome fields
The article describes the first map folder for the Nome mining district issued by the Northern Pacific Railway. It notes cuts of Nome City and beach mining views, sailing dates from Seattle and Tacoma, rates, and diagrams for Alaska steamers. It predicts heavy passenger business next spring and directs readers to contact C F Jones or Charles S Fee for the Nome folder.
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Nome
Klondike
Northern Pacific Railway
Nome City
Seattle
Taegma
N. Pp. Ry
Alaska
Puget Sound
Middle
Pacific Coast
Cali
C.F. Jones
Des Moines
Chas
Fee
Sr. Paul
Minnesota
Grain-O promoted as nourishing cereal drink
An advertisement touts Grain-O as a pure grain drink that replaces coffee, builds nerves, and suits both children and adults. It claims low cost and easy preparation, urging readers to ask their grocer for Grain-O and noting availability from the DEMOCRAT office and regional land/deal listings.
Charley McCormick Real Estate Office Opens in Hinkley Block
An advertisement notes Charley McCormick has opened a real estate and loan office on the second floor front room of the Hinkley block with mortgages and loans at low rates. The notice also contains various farm product claims and travel fare information for Midwest routes, amid jumbled text and outdated details.
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Chas. McCormick
Hinkley Block
Brown Land and Loan Co Advertises Quick Money
Old notice from Palo Alto County Bank Emmetsburg Iowa offering fast loans with no delay for borrowers. Promises large farm holdings and absentee land offers with abstracts furnished and property details.
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Juan
Sinod
Negan
Otter
Palo Alto County Bank
Emmetsburg
Lowe Vine Tor
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