War Office Reports Boer Position Across River Front
Reports say Gen Suller crossed the Tigela river and news of such importance is kept from immediate publication. General Moth’s latest on Sunday December 17 notes reinforcements gathering and fortifications extended on both sides, with British under pressure but unlikely to turn the Boer flank along the river. Volunteers and yeomanry are responding vigorously to the call to arms as front reports remain unsettled.
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Loxney
Suller
Mothuo
War Office silent on Buller crossing to Lujep river
The war office would not confirm or deny a Daily Mail telegraph report that General Buller crossed the Luge Ja river and that General Methuen’s communications had been cut.
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War Office
Daily Mail
Buller
Methuen
Congsal
War Office Shake Up in London Sparks Reform Talk
A London dispatch to the Tribune notes a shake up at the War Office tied to the Wolseley Gang mentality. Lord Roberts is praised as a contrast to favored staff, with criticism of misdirected artillery and transport choices. The plan emphasizes long range guns and more mounted troops, signaling broad reforms.
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New York
Dev
Tribune
London
War Office
Wolseley
Lord Wolselar
Lord Roberts
Nmpalan
John Ardagh
Inteligence Department
Ary Corps
Campalpo
War talk and political intrigue surround Boer crisis
A fragmentary historical account discusses Lord Wolseley and Lord Roberts amid Boer War tensions, noting mobilization debates, ministerial positions, and rumored plans for June or July. It mentions Kruger Steyn war aims, censorship impact on battle reports at Colenso, and Dutch defenses north of Modder River.
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Progess
Lord Woltsley
Hly
Canada
Lord Roberts
Cayo Low
Duke of
Wolkeley
Lansdowne
Michael F Hicks-Neach
Jonah
Mary Old Norlea
Afr
Chamberlain
Kruger
Hponik
Thtuger
Steyn
Chambarlaint
Lord Oberis
Hughahan
Zarokow
Io Mr. Wendham
Colenso
Tally Mail
Buller
da Consora
DETAILS FROM TUGULA Censored Tales Reach England
New York dispatch from London reports details of the battle at the Tuguela arriving slowly and being incomplete. The cables show evidence of censorship and limited, fragmentary information aboard the ongoing conflict reporting.
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Buller
England
New York
The
Herald
London
Tuguela
Debated War Reports Show British Losses Across Tugela Front
The article notes censored official statements on British reverses in the Tugela region, detailing Crossings at Tugela, heavy losses to Hal’s and Hildyard’s brigades, and Marton’s failed assault. It criticizes scouting failures and artillery delays, urging steadier command from Roberts and Kitchener while debating Hicks-Beach and Wolseley leadership.
May Draft Big Liners New Years December 0
Many expect troop movements to prompt requisitions of White Star and Cunard liners. White Star has already lent three ships, with Teutonic eyed if another is taken. Cunard sees no imminent troopship expropriation though Campania and Lavania could be drafted. Also notes transport backlogs and ongoing minor injuries treated by Dr Thomas Electric Oil.
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White Star
Majestic
Teutonic
Oceanic
Germania
Fiture
Cunard
South Africa
Lawton Killed at San Mateo in Dec Action
Major General Henry W. Lawton has been shot and killed at San Mateo. He fell after a breast wound as his troops moved against San Mateo to capture Germino said to have Burgents. Lawton led cavalry under Captain Lockett and infantry under Colonel Sargent from Manila last night.
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McKary Moon
Col. Long
Golenso
Aldershot Matoaieres
Buller
Duke of
Masia
Henry W. Lawton
San Matos
Promotion and death report for General Lawton
In Eve of Promotion Wasiiseron December 19 reports the prepared commission for Goo Lawton as brigadier general and adjutant general. News arrives of his death. Lawton, native of Toledo Ohio, served in the Civil War and captured Geronimo single handed.
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Tugela
the War Office
Methuens
Modder
Standard
George Lyoch
Vretorle
Tugula
Krebs & Co
Rees
Mny
Hamilton
Hal
Hildyard
Marton
Inhlswe Hill
Tagols
Golouso
Roers
Weard
Oficers
Runnearr
Royal Artillery
Aml
Anacule
Taye Roberts
Lord Kitshener
Tapa
America
Germany
Michael Miska-Beach
Crittelam
Michael E Hicks- Leach
Huller
Wolseey
Lord Wolseley
Trany
Guta
Thomas
Lawton
Handa
Washington
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