Gatacre Defeat at Stormberg Shocks Campaign
Distressing dispatch from London reports Gen Gatacre routed at Stormberg with two killed, nine officers and seventeen men wounded, nine officers and 536 men missing. Treachery suspected, scouting failures blamed, jeopardizing Dutch support and delaying Methuen’s relief efforts. Boer entrenchments rising at Spytfontein and Modder River actions continue as war figures tally casualties.
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Gatacre Reverse at Stormberg Confirms Boer Implacable Position
London reports Gen Forester-Walker dispatch from Cape Town detailing a serious reverse in the Stormberg assault. Guides misled attackers to impracticable ground with several officers and many soldiers wounded or missing across units including Royal Irish Rifles Suffolk regiment and field batteries. Continuous reporting cites casualties among officers and heavy losses among men.
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Boer Guns Raked British Troops With Terrific Fire
Molteno Cape Colony Sunday dec 10 6 30 pm reports Gen Gatacre moved from Potter s kraal with 4000 men in a night march toward Stormberg positions held by entrenched Boers. British advance met heavy Boer fire from strong positions and machine guns, forcing a retirement toward Molteno. Casualties not believed serious.
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Despatch from Cape Town on Stormberg area actions
Report from Cape Town dated Saturday night describes enemy positions in Stormberg district including six laagers at Stormberg and 800 men at Dordrecht, with 200 more thirty miles south of Sterk Strom. Major Elliot moves toward Dordrecht to aid Gatacre as Methuen demonstrates at Modder River and Mafeking reports everything well on November 30.
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Explosion Heard Near Colenso Affects Ladysmith Area
A heavy blast near Colenso accompanied by a large smoke plume sparked reports the boer forces surrounding Ladysmith may have blown up a highway bridge. Heliographic links with Ladysmith persist as Gen. Schalkburgher and Commandant Louis Otha lead the siege. Their horses reportedly in poor condition amid ongoing operations.
Churchill Captured and Exchanged in Boer War Debates
The article notes Mr. Winston Churchill, captured November 15 between Estcourt and Chieveley, seeks exchange with General Buller. Moltene reports Gen. Gatacre driven back from Stormberg after a three hour clash with Boers, with 2000 troops including Northumberland Fusiliers and Royal Irish Rifles, as British forces retreat toward Molteno.
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Gatacre fails at Stormberg after night march
London reports Gen. Gatacre attempted an assault on the Boer position at Stormberg at dawn. Guides misled the force causing a surprised advance in four ranks. The retreat was orderly with no panic though losses are feared heavy and one gun had to be abandoned. The Northumberland and Irish Rifles performed well.
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Boers Attack Kimberley Reported. Repulsed With Loss
Rumor from Cape Town claims Boers mounted a close quarter assault on Kimberley last night and were repulsed, suffering heavy casualties. Inconsistent reports surface as authorities weigh the rumor and await confirmation from the field.
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Tribesmen Against Boers Spark Regional Tensions
A Cape Town despatch reports Chiefs Khama Lindiwe Bathoen and Secheli leading Betchuanaland forces against the Boers, risking broader tribal uprisings as Basutos and others may follow. In Orange River the Canadian contingent, half forward, continues hard labor building sidings platforms and performing routine duties, in good condition and highly motivated.
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Troops join rebels in Venezuela revolt
Government forces in Venezuela declared for Gen Hernandez at Maturin. Troops from Bolivar moved in but later returned after siding with Hernandez. Maturin troops, effectively prisoners, are cut off as loyal troops invest the city. Hernandez awaits arms and ammunition in Valencia.
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Figaro interview: Lockroy warns Britain’s naval strength
Paris reports M. Lockroy, ex French minister of marine, says the British navy is twice as strong as France and capable of opposing France plus the triple alliance. He argues France must have cables as Great Britain's bases are connected and Britain is ready for war with any nation.
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Baron Emley Is Out In Ireland Political Move
London dispatch reports Earl of Dunraven acting on Dublin Castle orders has removed Baron Emley from the deputy lieutenant position in Limerick. Emley had already been ousted as magistrate by Lord Ashbourne for anti British remarks on the South Africa war.
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Drunken brawl ends with stabbing at Fair Street saloon
In New Haven a drunken brawl at 78 Fair Street left John Hasty a truckman stabbed by Dennis J. Lynch a tramp from Springfield. Hasty sustained a cut to the abdomen but hospital authorities say he is not badly hurt. Both men were arrested.
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BryAN declines Nebraska senate bid in Galveston
Galveston ex news notes William Bryan passing through the city en route to Austin and asked if he would run for the vacant Nebraska senate seat. He emphatically replied No I will not and declined to discuss Nebraska politics further.
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Yields to MacArthur and Spanish surrender report
Manila dispatch reports General Alejandrino and staff surrender to General MacArthur amid rumors of his condition at Aguilar. Major Spence captures an insurgent camp in Tassan district with no American losses. Treasury records and several Americans missing after escort split. Spaniards released from insurgents recount surrender under terms to the Americans. 7229 Spaniards formerly held by Filipinos have arrived in Manila.
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Duel at Greenville Ends in Death of Two Men
A pistol duel in Greenville Mississippi yesterday killed J. C. Connerly a lawyer from Lake Village Arkansas and Alfred B. Duncan general manager of Read Leaf plantation near Sunnyside Arkansas. The dispute reportedly arose from a business misunderstanding and both men were prominent local figures. Connerly was shot multiple times and Duncan sustained a buckshot wound to the left chest.
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