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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1900
Page
1
Fragmented dispatches from London and Berlin recount Buller retreating to Tugela and partial outlines of Kop casualties. The war office offers no full explanation, while front and home authorities withhold confirmation, citing incomplete and disputed reports of conduct and outcomes in the Cape Colony theater.
A Transvaal authority reports Mafeking was relieved on Tuesday February 2. The note mentions a reported relief to Mufukiar, with unclear spelling variants in the OCR. The item conveys a military update from the Transvaal side during the conflict period.
In Pitas Georgia a community meeting addresses a cattle project linked to Buller’s Arm. Officials from New North Saws Co. discuss responsibilities as residents weigh safety, duties, and public interest. The plan faces scrutiny from Pen Woodsatit and Cheage residents.
The note describes troops intrenched with fresh guns forward as they hold a fortified line. The writer claims the enemy will not surrender and vows to break the center, detailing stubborn resistance and determined defense amid ongoing engagement.
London dispatch reports bleak mood over Buller’s flanking losses and prior frontal failure. War office secrecy fuels doubt as casualty figures strain trust while Commons debates a new 75 million request to extend war funding beyond the 50 million already approved, with politicians projecting larger totals to cover overall costs.
Berlin cables dispute a Pretoria telegram claiming Warren lured into Splon Kop by Boers, cannons captured, Bulls retreat toward the Tugela River. The telegram cites heavy British losses, but credibility is low. German foreign office confirms no solid word on Warren's division being crushed.
London January 27 The defense committee of the cabinet met at the war office with Lord Salisbury presiding amid rumors of mass retreat by Boker’s forces and claims that grave news from Nateli is being concealed. Officials refuse confirmation while contemplating publication and urge restraint as rumors spread.
War Office reports casualties attributed to Lyttleton's brigade not at Epton Kop and cites severe fighting not yet reported. Sir Michael Hicks-Beach travels to London for the defense committee meeting. Joseph Chamberlain and Lord Wolseley attend the same committee session as high level officials suspend other duties.
London dispatch June 27 reports no confirmation in Britain of American rumors that General Clery has been debuted by the Boers. The latest word says Clery was last heard engaging Warren's movements.
Overseas dispatches describe British effort in South Africa with reports of troop movements toward Ladysmith, notes on morale, and comments from The Times urging militia mobilization and reinforcements. The narrative covers transports, divisions at sea, and strategic aims amid ongoing pressure. A San Francisco note mentions a hotel project costing 1,500,000 with a five year timeline.
Vancouver reports an arson attempt at a Chinese theatre with about 400 people inside. A fire under the house and a pile of hind flog were lit but detected by a patrolman before damage. Authorities blame revenge over a hospital relocation for the attempt.
London January 27 report links the departure of the new Japanese battleship Shikishima to potential China tensions. It is said the ship will attempt to pass the Suez Canal by shedding armament, a move not yet tried by any vessel of similar size.
Pasadena January 27 news arrives of Barbara Armour junior, son of Chicago magnate P. D. Armour, dying at Montecito California from lung congestion at age twenty four. He left Chicago three weeks earlier with his two children. senior Armour remains at home in delicate health.
Atchison Kansas January 27 E W Howe editor of the Atchison Globe proposes to cover the Topeka Congregational church pulpit as he runs the Topeka Capital as a Christian newspaper State Monitor reports Marvellon Trial in Frankfort Kentucky January 27 State Senator Harrell charged with paying for votes to influence a contest Whallen the key witness testified of meetings with Harrell and Barrell and plans to pay 10000 to sway the contest Whallen said he and Pierell agreed to 85000 for one contest but Harrell did not throw votes away via bribery evidence presented
A rear end collision wrecked two German freight trains on the Mom Phd tow near Merelim this morning. Injured crew members are reported. authorities began removing wreckage and coordinating with local officials. Investigators from New York and Ohio are expected to present further witness testimony.
Reynolds and Wagner escaped convicts are recaptured near Florence. Wagner reportedly helped hold Night Captain Rooney as Reynolds stabbed him at Canon City penitentiary. A mob of hundreds hanged Reynolds on a telegraph pole outside the prison walls as guards were overpowered. Police Connor and Powell aided in the pursuit and capture.
London reports the dowager empress dismissed Jung Lu for disapproval of the Wetai coup as Chinese officials are replaced. Alarm spreads. foreign ministers considered intervention as China’s interior grows tense and revolutionary elements stir.
New York Jan 27 W Bourke Cochran announced his advisory with one condition for nominating William J Bryan for the presidency He proposes a truce with Nebraskan on silver until 1904 If Bryan agrees to armistice anti imperialism becomes the Democratic slogan for 1900 Cochran says uniting the party does not require repudiation of past beliefs Parsons Kan Jan 27 the Populist state committee challenges Republicans to 60 day joint debates on currency bill foreign policy trusts and more.
Kentucky legislature contest favors Van Meter of Payette county Democrat seat shift from Henry Berry Republican by a 51 to 45 vote. Indians demand vast tracts of Montana land seized without compensation under 1855 treaty, seeking redress in federal court after alleging misrepresentations and encroachment across nearly a third of Montana.
Mrs Ellen Crosby was believed dead in Crowe ford county Indiana and funeral preparations begun. Her one year old daughter repeatedly cried out that her mother was not dead and urged the body to be returned to bed. After eight hours Crosby woke and spoke to her daughter saying she felt weak but alive. Within twelve hours she sat up in bed and was seen as recovering.
A report claims Spotted Tail, Sioux leader believed murdered by Crow Dog twenty years ago, was preparing to go to Washington to attend a key conference as Sioux representative. Born near the Republican river country, he died at about 55 after famed influence and wit. His reported pardon by Buchanan and stagecoach incident are cited with anecdotes.
Lieut. Commander Colwell witnessed in Weymouth a test of a wireless ether wave steering invention for torpedoes and submarine craft. Inventor Cecil Varies, employed by A. A. Higgs, holds the patents. The system claims control by a shore motor with current on the ether wave, distinct from Marconi. intended to guide craft as defense.
A scrambled OCR fragment lists county offices and titles including probate judge county clerk deputy county clerk treasurer register of deeds register of deeds deputy registrar of coroner county superintendent county surveyor and commissioner.
Describes choicest building lots on Ohio Street near the boeat residence portion of town, plus cheaper South Lawrence acreage near the University and transport access. Vermont Street lots offer close in location ideal for residence or business use.
Markets and live stock data from Kansas City show mixed prices and receipts. Grain futures and cash bids for corn oats and rice are listed with several prices and delivery months. Cattle receipts and feeder prices trend higher with Packers and feeder categories showing gains.
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