Fighting resumes at Colesburg amid signals of large move
London reports note an imminent Tugela river move with renewed bombardment of Boer positions near Colesburg as British actions push toward a possible general engagement. Colonel Plummer's Rhodesian relief force may bolster Mafeking while Belmont dispatches guard Canadian detachments to protect Pilcher's column.
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Weenan
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Merehull
Tali
Colesbury
Fighting at Ladysmith under Boer assault on White’s force
London reports from January 6 and 7 detail General White’s force repelling a Boer attack at Cagsara camp near Ladysmith. The war office notes fighting continued at 9 am and 2:45 am alerts, with officials delaying further news and signaling possible major front events soon.
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War Office
Buller, Frere
White
Cagsara
Buller
Aar
Ladysmith
Caeuar
Anglo German Agreement Reported With Portugal Reassurance
A semi official note says Britain and Germany had informed Portugal that if she sought a large loan to reorganize finances they would guarantee the operation. The note asserts support for Portugal sovereignty over its colonies and customs receipts and indicates Portugal declined the loan and had no intent to pursue it.
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Germany
Portugal
Lisbon
Lord Salisbury Travels to London for St London
Lord Salisbury arrived in London from Hatfield at noon today, unusually direct as he proceeded to the city for matters tied to St London. The report notes the departure from Hatfield Howe and the swift entry into London affairs.
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Lord Saliasbury
London
St. London
Lord Salisbury
Hatfield Howe
Foreign Office Discusses Delagoa Bay Case In Afternoon Meeting
The foreign office saw heightened activity as the attorney general Sir Richard Webster and solicitor general R B Finley attended. Portuguese minister Senor De Souvernal visited during the afternoon amid talks on the international law issue raised by the seizure of German steamers bound for Delagoa Bay.
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Senor de Suevernal
Foreign Office
Delagoa Bay
Scarcity of Cont In Not Likely to Be Relieved for Some Time
The London News Budget reports ongoing coal shortages and rising prices as four Scottish coal mines close, rail freight woes persist, and Birmingham buys back electricity plants to secure supply. It notes American influence on trade and naval pay debates, with charitable acts for soldiers and hospital plans in South Africa and at Arundel Castle.
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Globe
Jtonote
Meando Noxions
Meruntine
Hirmingham
Eity
Vaughan Jay
Catho Oc Bishopa
England
Duke of Norfolk
Arundel Castle
Walkesey
Duke of Somerset
Loader
Princess Christian
South Africa
Dr. Conan Doyle
Larganfield Hospital
Connaught Said to Be Appointed Commander in Chief Ireland
London reports the Duke of Connaught may take over command in Ireland amid speculation over who will succeed Lord Wolseley as commander in chief. Roberts’ chances appear limited if he secures South Africa, while Roberts’ rivalships and public favor influence the final decision.
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Connaught
London
Duke of Connaught
Ireland
Lord Wolseley
Lord Roberty
South
Fuller
Local newspaper index and page listings fragment
A fragmented OCR index of newspaper sections mentions topics like finance, telegraphy, Texun pews, editorials, war news, sports, capital city items, and society notices. It also lists departments such as the Drummers' Department and Confederate Reminiscences with scattered, incomplete headings.
Weather summaries for several regions forecast
Washington and East Texas forecast fair weather for Sunday and Monday with light northeasterly winds. New Mexico predicts fair conditions Sunday and Monday with northwesterly winds. Oklahoma and Indian Territory expect fair weather Monday and Sunday with variable winds.
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Texas
Terus
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Major Clark Dead in Lexington Turfman of Tears
Major John B. Clark a famed turfman in Lexington Kentucky died today of heart disease in January.
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Lexington
Johnb. Clark
Bryan speaks on currency and imperialism at Jackson Day banquet
Six hundred attendees fill the Tremont House hall in Chicago for a Jackson Day observance honoring William Jennings Bryan. He condemns precious metal hoarding, defends anti trust measures, and outlines a Philippines policy favoring eventual independence or equal status under American sovereignty. Other speakers include General Joseph B. Doe and Phorlas F. Barkworth, with Cato Solle injured in a late accident.
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Tremont Howe
William Jennings Bryan
Coranion
Wepler
Hae
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Alain
Philippines
Ostare
Alanda
Abare
Joseph BH. Doe
Wisconsin
Phorias
Barkworth
Michigan
Jamee Hy Mul- Ngan
Kentucky
Howard
Taylor
Lmnda
Cato
Sugar Planters Nominate Republican Ticket in Louisiana
New Orleans reports sugar planters Republican committees held a long session at the EL Charles hotel and decided to ignore Collector Wimberley faction, strike a deal with Herwig Republicans, and place an entire ticket of competent men against the Democratic slate led by Auditor Heard. The meeting featured a heated debate over appealing to black voters, ending with a close vote to adopt the resolution.
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Wimberley
Herwig
Eldeagalnet
Warmoth
Aken
Lagizians
Tiatos
John C
Anne
Louisiana
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