British Advance Steadily in Fight at Spion Kop
London reports Gen Buller dispatch from Spearman's Camp detailing Warren and Clery forces fighting from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. with artillery support, capturing ridges over about three miles. Casualties reported light with around 100 wounded by 6:30 p.m. and unknown killed. Swearman’s Camp notes further wounded list including officers and NCOs. Roberts urges respect for non combatants as relations with President McKinley warm. President Kru ger to Pretoria carriage noted.
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London
War Office
Buller
Spearman
Clery
Warren
Daybreak clash as British renew attack on Boer trenches
At dawn the Boers opened fire while the British, awake and ready, resumed a vigorous engagement. Field artillery shelled shrapnel into the trenches as rumors spread that Ladith had been relieved, lifting British spirits. The first kopje fell by bayonet, Boers withdrew to the next block of boulders and mounded summit.
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Renly
Ladith
Shaken by Earthquake in Colima Mexico
An earthquake struck Colima late Friday causing extensive damage in Teni mata with seven killed and about sixty injured. Local scientists link the shock to subterranean Pacific activity and a governor's commission will inspect damaged churches and public buildings.
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Colima
Mex
Tenimata
Pacific Ocean
Massive quake damages Guadalajara landmarks
An earthquake at midnight Friday cracked arches and staircases of the state palace and university porticos, damaged Degallado theatre, San Fran and San Jose churches, and Carmen barracks. Sagrario church closed as dome risk. Shocks also felt in Zapotlan Sarula San Blas with underground rumbling. meteorologist predicts more quakes.
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Mexico
State Palace
University
Degallado
San Fran
San Jose
Sagrario
Carmen
Zapotlan
Sarula
San Blas
Pacific
Canteras
Webster Davis Trip to Pretoria Sparks Speculation
London observers discuss Kruger sending a private car to transport Webster Davis from Lourenco Marques to Pretoria. Despite Washington denials, chatter grows about a possible official mission. The unusual attention on a single traveler prompts debate about his role and purpose.
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London
Kruger
Webster Davis
Lourenzo Marques
Pretoria
Davis
Washington
Lancashire and Irish brigades press advance under heavy fire
Forces described as the Lancashire and Irish brigades are advancing steadily while the enemy has been forced from three positions. The battle line endures very severe fire at times as the assault continues.
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Ues
Lancashire and Irish
Reconnaissance by Lyttleton at Potgieters Drift
London reports from Spearman's Camp dated January 21 state General Lyttleton led a force reconnaissance to gauge enemy strength before Potgieters Drift to ease Warren's pressure. The action kept foes in trenches all day with casualties in the Third Battalion King's Royal Rifles: two killed, 12 wounded, two missing.
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London
War Office
Buller
Spearman
Warren
Potgieters Drift
Lyttleton
King’s Royal Rifles
Warren's forces win key battle near Three Tree Hill
London dispatch reports General Warren's forces repelling a bold Boer position west of Spion Kop. Brigades of Woodgate, Hart, and Hilyard advance amid heavy shelling, seizing points along a six mile arc while Boer right collapses toward Spion Kop. Meantime Potgieter’s Drift shelled as British forces press to secure the ground.
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The
Daily Telegraph
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Warren
Spion ‘Kop
Three Tree Hill
Woodgatess
Hart
Hilyard
Splen Kop
Potgteters Drift
London War Office News Mirrors Faint Cheer at Bukter Move
Londoners crowded the war office lobbies Sunday amid anticipation of battlefield progress. A bulletin reported hundreds wounded, dampening mood, while officials expressed cautious optimism on General Butler s movement. Chamberlain plans Osborne House dinner with the Queen and return to London.
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London
War Office
Bukter
Mr. Chamberlain
Osborne House
United States Assistant Secretary Davis Visited Governor General
United States assistant secretary of the Interior Mr Webster Davis arrived today en route to Pretoria. He called on Governor General Captain Alvaro da Costa Ferreira, who extended a courteous reception. The ride and carriage were aboard Krugers saloon conveyance, with Lecy and Davis in attendance.
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Tourento Marques
Webster Davis
United States
Pretoria
Wnen
Alvaro da Costa Ferreira
Hospital ship Maine arrives at Cape Town from London
The American hospital ship Maine arrived at Cape Town today after sailing from West India docks in London on December 23.
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Cape Town
Maine
West India Docks
London
Bombardment Continues on Mafe king Roadfront
From Mafeking on January 10 and January 21 reports arrive via Gaberones and Lourenco Marques detailing ongoing shelling with field guns and heavy projectiles. The attacks target a woman’s laager but cause no injuries.
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Mafeking
Gaberones
Lourenzo Marques
British Column Advances Toward Mafeking With Reinforcements
Gaberones dispatch reports Col. Plumer moving toward Mafeking with three armored trains and a relieving force. The bridge is being rebuilt to allow progress.
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Lourenzo Marques
Gaberones
Plumer
Mafeking
British casualties in Ladysmith attack total 488
London reports a third supplementary list from the war office shows 283 non commissioned officers and men killed and five dangerously wounded in the January 6 Ladysmith assault, bringing total casualties in that engagement to 488.
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London
Ladysmith
War Office Today
General French Demonstration Toward Hebron Reported
London dispatch from Cape Town dated January 21 states General French reported a cavalry and two guns demonstration toward Hebron on Friday, with no change to his overall situation according to Lord Roberts war office communication.
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Hebron
London
War Office
Lord Roberts
Cape Town
Generals Hart and Clery Lead Breakthrough at Swearman’s Camp
After ten hours of intense fire yesterday, Generals Hart and Clery advanced 1000 yards at Swearman’s Camp near Jan 21 at 10:20 p.m. The Boers kept an irregular night fire, while British outposts held position amid the engagement.
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Swearman
Hart
Clery
Earthquake Reaches Vera Cruz After Midnight Shock
An earthquake travelled across the country and reached Vera Cruz just after midnight Saturday morning. The tremor was comparatively light in the city.
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Vera Cruz
Mexico
Dampers Caused Coal Gas Near Miss at Otby Home
In Waterville Maine on January 20 William G Oby and family narrowly escaped suffocation when dampers were closed allowing coal gas to fill their home. The father awoke in a daze and found his wife on the floor. The child in the adjoining room is in critical condition. Investigation indicates the stove dampers were turned to direct gas into the room.
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Waterville
William G. Oby
Water shortage cripples Bristol mills in New Hampshire
Low levels in Newfound Lake cut water supply for domestic use and power for many mills in Bristol. Mason Perkins paper, Dodge Davis woolen, and Train Smith paper plants shift to partial or steam power, running alternately day and night to maintain operations.
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N. H
Newfound Lake
Mason-Perkins Paper Mill
Dodge-Davis Woolen Mills
Train-Smith
Fire Destroy Barn in Middletown Killing 18 Horses
A large barn in Middletown Connecticut was totally destroyed by fire. Firefighters could not remove 18 horses from the stable. The property owned by Roger Kennedy suffered a loss of 3500 dollars including hay and building contents.
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Middletown
Yan
Roger Kennedy
New Haven Official Struck Down By Sudden Stroke
Third Vice President William E. Barnett of the New Haven road suffered a congestion of the brain while in Boston at a friend's home. He was brought back to New Haven in serious condition and remained in critical state, with doctors saying the outcome was unsure. Barnett, aged 56, had just begun duties as vice president and had served 31 years with the road, including two years as attorney.
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William E. Barnett
New Haven Road
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Barnett
Pawleston
Providence
John F. Barnet
Barnet
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Philippines
Sentinel
Great Britain
Talbot
Shanks
18Th Infantry
E. Jennett
Dolio Strait
Pendleton
Manila
Loile
Hotlo
Lowell Soldier Tells of Campaign in Panay
A Los Angeles veteran writes from Tarlac Philippines detailing movements from Angeles to Mabalacat Bamban and Gerona during the Panay campaign. He recalls skirmishes in a cane field and jungle gaps, describes hospital recovery, and notes General Wheeler and Gen McArthur in command as the 17th Infantry, 7th artillery, and Krag rifles engaged rebels. He voices mixed views on occupation and praises Filipino fortitude and local improvements under military rule.
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Philippines
Barrio of
Tarlac
Angeles
Manila
Manila and
Dagupan
Magelan
Seventeenth Infantry
Bkg
7Th Artillery
Col. Bel
Krag Joczensen
Spain
Bamban
Gerona
Dewar
9Th Infantry
Fighting Mad Enatiehman Seeks Redress at Capt Tom Talbot
Weston Globe correspondent reports Bnetiah residents of Panay oppose American presence. Civilians express anger at sentinels blocking routes and demand action as authorities confront tension amid halted inquiries.
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Tom Talbot
Weston Globe
Llollo
Bnetiah
Panay
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