Buller’s Relentless Push Fails to Cross Tugela River
London reports General Buller suffers a severe reverse at Ladysmith as he fails to force the Tugela passage. He retires to Chieveley after losing ten guns and heavy casualties in the day’s fighting, with Hart and Hildyard’s brigades also suffering, while public alarm and calls for reinforcements grow.
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Buller
Tugela River
London
Redvers Buller
Ladysmith
South Africa
War Office
Chieveley
Hart
Hildyard
Lyttleton
Connaught Rangers
I. G. Brooke
Jeading
East Surrey
Colensos
Long
Rver
Donga
Schofield
Lord Dundonald
Barton
Hunt
Chievely
The
Globe
Canada
Australia
Africa
Pall Morll Gazette
Queen Victoria
Lord Wolsley
Windsor Castle
Desperate British Retreat Reported After Tugela River Defeat
London dispatch details a dire view of British forces in South Africa following a Tugela river defeat. The account notes heavy losses and a collapse in Bul Jeg’s position, with promises of renewed action as the struggle intensifies.
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London
South Africa
Bul Jeg
Tugela River
Wallington
Methuen's Defeat London
War Office dispatch from General Forstier-Walker reports Captain Wauchope killed in action yesterday. Simultaneously Cape Town wires Methuen progress with news of Wauchope’s death and 320 wounded soldiers arriving at Orange River from Modder River Tadom.
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London
WAR Office
Forstier-Walker
Cape Town
Metheun
Wauchope
Methuen Reports Heavy Losses In South African Skirmish
General Methuen reports British forces shelling a strong kopje position from dawn to dusk. The Highland brigade attacked at daybreak but failed to take the south end. Guards protected the Highlands, while cavalry and mounted infantry pressed the left flank. The entrenchment stretched six miles toward the Modder river with at least 12,000 foe facing them and heavy British losses.
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London
War Office
Methuen
Highland Brigade
Gordons
Kopje
Modder River
General Methuen's Assault Deepens Boer Standoff
London reports a major Monday attack by General Methuen after a heavy artillery bombardment. British losses rise as Highlanders press Boer trenches while outflanking fears grow and stock markets slip. Gatacre's forces hold firm along the Molteno line with no major engagement.
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London
Cronje
Methuen
Stock Exchange
Kaffirs
Rand
DeBeer
Gatacre
Molteno
Buehman
Bloemfontein
Long Mobility Across Open Countryside to Molteno
They moved since 4 a m Sunday morning traveling by train and open trucks under the sun to Molteno. After an hour’s rest they pressed on through difficult unknown country in a long march.
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Molteno
Boer Fight Report From Modder River Battle
Official dispatches describe a daylong battle at Modder river with cannon fire and heavy fighting from morning until noon. A bombardment began at 4:30 with Maxims and rifles as a balloon hovered above British positions and 41 British prisoners were reported taken.
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Pretoria
Modder River
Union brigade advances to strong position near Colenso
A Frerecamp dispatch dated December 12 reports a mixed English, Scottish, Irish and Welsh fusilier brigade under General Barton advancing three miles from Colenso with naval guns and meeting no opposition.
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London
Frerecamp
Barton
Colenso
Major General Andrew Wauchope Killed in Mondry’s Fight
London reports Major General Andrew Wauchope C B C M G killed in Mondry’s fight on Modder river. He entered the army in 1805 and rose to colonel in 1868. He served in the Ashanti, Egyptian and Soudan/Nile campaigns and commanded the First Brigade of the Egyptian expeditionary force in 1888. Wauchope was wounded four times, three severely.
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London
Andrew Wauchope
C. B
Mondry
Modder River
Wauchope
West Point Graduate Fights With Boer Army
A special report from Poughkeepsie New York confirms Duncan N Hood a West Point graduate has joined the South African republic in the Boer war. He is the son of the renowned Confederate General Hood and is now in the field.
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General Methuen
Westminster Gazette
England
Buller
South Africa
New York
Herald
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Duncan N. Hood
West Point
Young Hood
General Hood
Magersfontein Fire Fierce As Highlanders Hold Line
Details from Magersfontein show desperate fighting between British Highlanders and Boers. British artillery saved the day as booms of shell and rifle fire tested all ranks. Boer prisoners report heavy losses from lyddite shells amid fierce sharpshooting and gallant defense on both sides.
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Modder River
Cape Colony
Associated Press
Magersfontein
County fair proposed by Fort Wayne Commercial Club
Alexander Johnson addressed the Fort Wayne Commercial Club urging a county fair to unite city and country, attract thousands, and be well managed with safeguards. Other speakers backed the idea and a five member committee was appointed to draft a basis for organizing and running the fair.
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Fort Wayne
Commercial Club
Mr. Johnson
P. A. Randall
T. E. Ellison
W. O. Gross
Myr. Rockhill
McCulloch
Alderman
Hayden
Foster
Summit City A O W Initiates Class and Holds Elections
Summit City lodge No 36 A O W held a Thursday meeting initiating twelve candidates. The following officers were elected: William Thain past master workman John Greer master workman George Schwartz foreman Philip Vasen overseer Newton N. Conover recorder Harry F. France financier George R. Hench receiver J W Carr guide Edward Croninger inside watch M M Beals outside watch Charles Everts organist Dr W D Ruhl Dr C Berck Dr A P Buchman Dr C E Heaton physicians Harry F France representative to grand lodge James Lomer man alternate.
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Summit City Lodge
A. W
William Thain
John Greer
George Schwartz
Philip Vasen
Newton N. Conover
Harry F. France
George R. Hench
J. W. Carr
Edward Croninger
M. M. Beals
Charles Everts
W. D. Ruhl
C. Berck
A. P. Buchman
C. E. Heaton
Grand Lodge
James Lonerman
Joker-Pool nuptials at bride’s home south of city
Miss Bertha M Joker wed Lewis R Poole Thursday at 9 am in a ceremony at the bride’s house south of the city. Rev J W Lake of Calvary U B Church officiated before about fifty guests. Attendants were Miss Carrie Doswell and William Trefler. The couple received numerous presents.
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Bertha M. Joker
Lewis R. Poole
J. W. Lake
Calvary U. B. Church
Carrie Doswell
William Treflinger
Dr Kings New Life Pills Claim Mental Clarity Boost
An advertisement claims Dr. Kings New Life Pills improve stomach and liver action, increase strength and ambition, and deliver a keen clear brain. A 25 cent box is said to refresh the user, with Dreier & Bro. druggists selling the product.
Castoria Advert Promise For Infants Children
Castoria for infants and children extols the familiar remedy used by mothers. The notice urges continuing to choose a soothing syrup for teething and overall comfort, asserting it is the best remedy. May 8 today.
Nickel Plate Road Holiday Excursion Specials 1899
The Nickel Plate Road offers holiday excursion tickets for December 23 24 25 30 31 1899 and January 1 1900 at one and one third fare round trip. Return by January 2 1900. Includes Peerless Trio of Daily Express Trains and dining car service with special units for West.
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Mickel’ Plate Road
Doctor Pierce praised as lifesaving adviser and healer
A long testimonial lauds Dr. R V Pierce chief physician at Buffalo’s Great Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute and his Common Sense Medical Adviser. The letter credits his guidance with curing female ailments and notes his offer of free consultations by mail. Court notice announces private sale of Fort Wayne real estate by commissioners starting January 1900 with payment terms and mortgage security.
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Tin Snes
Claus Nelson
Pico Heights
Los Angeles
Cal
Boxar
Drek K. V. Pierce
Buffalo
Dr. Pierce
R. V. Pierce
Main Street
N.Y
Superior Court
Allen County
Indiana
Fort Wayne
Hanna
Columbia Street
Notice to Claimants Against Allen County Road Bills
Notice to claimants against Allen County for road bills file with the county auditor by December 15 1899. Claims for other amounts file by December 22 1899. All road bill claims will be allowed December 20 1899 and all other claims will be allowed December 27 1899.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen County
Board of Commissioners
County of
Allen
State of
Indiana
Special Holiday Return Fare for Students
Students desiring to return home for the holidays may buy a round trip at one and one third fare. Tickets are sold on the day school closes and the day before, valid for return through the date school reconvenes but not after January 10.
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Sears, Rosbuck & CO. Cinc
Chicago, Ill
Beare, Roebuck & Co
Yalior
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Evening Standard
Transvaal
Star
Europe
India
Calcutta
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St. James
France
Adiralty
Orange River
Moddre River
Tadom
Methuen’s
Hood
the Gallant Highlanders
Mercial Club
Alexander Johnson
Hai
Nickel Plate Road
N. K. Fairbank Company
Chicago
St.Louia
Boston
Tata
Bachioe
Weilesome
Burdick
Burdiue
Canvern
MN & Can
Comencm & CC
Inns Ohinsen
Eetin Fae Ltd Myles
Piusi
Cape Bag
Elaine
Sears, Roerusk &Co
Choh Peart, Roebuck & Tc
Elise Moellering
William Blase
Superior Court of
Ordoye J
Adda Ko Mach
Ant Ficht
Cordova
WM. Meyer
Genera
Modabangh
Balgan
Oy Garieth Eaertay Biog
French Toilet Co
Kalamaspo
Mich
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