British Forces Press On In Tough South Africa Battle
London reports General Buller’s operations unsettled with no fresh word on progress after two days of fighting. Reinforcements of 5000+ arrive in Cape Town as plans unfold to support Natal. Ladysmith sees Entret fever and dysentery deaths rising. Cavalry shifts to colonial units as fodder and terrain limit heavy chargers.
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London
Buller
War Office
Lord Lansdowne
Spencer Wilkinson
Miy Wilkinson
Cape Town
Natal
South Africa
Lord Roberts
Cape
Ladysmith
17Th Lancers
Hussars
Dragoon Guards
A. S. Mahan
Transvaal
Great Britain
Lord Dundonald Reported to Arrive With 1600 Men
Durban dispatch claims Lord Dundonald entered Ladysmith with 1600 men, sourced from Pietermaritzburg reports. The assertion lacks independent confirmation but suggests a flying column pushing to the left of the main advance.
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Lord Dundonald
Durban
Natal
Pietermaritzburg
Gen Buller Names Killed Wounded and Missing in Hart Brigade
War office dispatch from Spearman's Camp reports casualties from yesterday's fighting in Gen Hart's brigade. Killed Captain Ryall of the Yorkshire regiment and five men. wounded Second Lieut Andrews Border regiment Captain MacLaghlian Inniskillings Lieut Barlow Yorkshire yeomanry and 75 men. eight missing. More details to follow when received.
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London
War Office
Buller
Spearman
Hart
Ryall
Yorkshire Regiment
Andrews
Border Regiment
MacLaghlian
Inniskillings
Barlow
Yorkshire Yegrment
British Tactics on Sunday at Boearman's Farm
The Daily Mall reports from Boearman's Farm that a hard, daylong fight followed a dawn attack. Boers held a strong range of hills, defended by ravines and rough approaches. British batteries pounded positions as troops pressed enemy lines, driving them from trenches to Dongas and hill crests. Casualties unknown but heavy. Moors rumored to retire as battle may resume tomorrow.
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London
Daily Mall
Warren's Movement Abandoned After Ridge Held by Enemy
London dispatch from Frere Camp reports Gen Warren began a long circuitous march from Trichard's Drift westward but halted when the ridge west from Spion Kop was held by Boer forces. He returned to camp two miles from Trichard's Drift. Cross-fire and heat limited seven hours of fighting. casualties were mostly minor. Reports note Pretoria unsettled, Boers may seek peace, and a Long Cecil gun at 8000 yards was tested at Kimberley.
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London
the Times
Frere
Warren
Trichard
Spion Kop
Times
Lourenzo Marques
Republic
Pretoria
Daily Telegraph
Rensburg
Kimberley
Maine hospital ship team receives Churchill dispatch
London dateline reports Lady Randolph Churchill, who left England on December 23 aboard the hospital ship Maine, sent a message from Cape Town noting arrival yesterday, all well, and plans for Durban on Thursday. Churchill signed the update, confirming everything satisfactory.
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London
Ladies’ Maine Hospital Ship Committee
Lady Randolph Churchill
England
Maine
Cape Town
Durban
Churchill
Proclamation Ordered Britons to Quit Barkly West
Native reports say Commandant Boithof issued a proclamation at Barkly West ordering all British subjects to leave before January 22. Boers bombard redouts heavily from dawn to 8 am, with insults toward ladies reported as part of the action.
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Kimberley
Modder River
Barkly West
Boithof
Train load of beef sold for Boers reaches Chicago
A Transvaal government agent in Chicago is purchasing 750000 pounds of beef for the Boers. Packers refuse to ship beyond Chicago due to British seizure of ships carrying supplies, with transportation talks ongoing. This is the second beef consignment for the Boers, the first having sailed about a month ago.
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Chicago
Transvaal
Bubonic plague claims and Honolulu riot report
Chyra Holler, a bullion broker from Tianjin, reports Honolulu plagued by bubonic illness with daily deaths. He describes a vigilante burning of Chinatown as citizens cite unsanitary conditions. A ten block area is to be cleared and turned into a park with Centenale ordered to relocate to a hilltop on city edge.
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Sioux City
Chyra Holler
Tien Tsin
China
Honolulu
Chinatown
Celentiale
JOHNSON LABORATORIES DIGESTION CURE ADVERTISEMENT
A reader reports relief from indigestion and nervous dyspepsia after trying various remedies. The note credits The Johnson Laboratories with helping sleep and digestion and mentions ordering by mail through the company’s product, urging readers to obtain the cure from druggists.
German Barque Marie Released After Capture
Berlin reports the German barque Marie loaded with sulphur, seized by the British cruiser Fearless at Port Elizabeth, has been unconditionally released. The move is seen as Britain’s effort to reestablish friendly ties with Germany. US Ambassador White states the United States is open to a conference on contraband and neutral rights, recalling Paris 1856 and The Hague discussions. East Africa line assesses damage from the seizure at at least 500,000 marks.
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Berlin
Durban
Marie
Fearless
Port Elizabeth
Great Brita
Germany
United States
White
Paris
The
Hague
Sweden
Holland
England
France
Russia
East Africa
Assumption Fathers Trial Opens in Paris
In Paris twelve Assumptionist Fathers face a correctional tribunal on charges tied to a Royalist anti Republic conspiracy. Father Picard, order superior, denies illegal ties and says the order focuses on religious matters. Prosecutors allege years of living in France without state or Holy See authorization and active electoral campaigning against the republic. The hearing, attracting much attention, is seen as a smaller echo of a recent high court trial.
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Paris
Father Picard
France
Holy See
Republic
High Court
Senate
Kingston Jamaicans Reject Chamberlain Direct Trade Plan
Jamaica has emphatically rejected Joseph Chamberlain's plan for direct fruit trade with England. It would divert most of the colony's trade from America and require a £40,000 subsidy with Jamaica paying half. Public opinion favors American trade, as merchants believe Jamaicans can persuade American opponents of reciprocity that their interests align with a shared future in US relations.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Joseph Chamberlain
America
England
Tempest Delays Helgoland Wreck Recovery Off St Mary's Bay
Weatherbound coast folk cannot reach coves to recover bodies from the Helgoland wreck in St Marys bay. The French cable ship Francois Araoo has returned to port due to heavy seas, hindering cable repair work on the Grand Banks.
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At. John's. N. F
Helgoland
St. Mary's Bay
Francois Araoo
Grand Banks
General's Cargo Handled Carelessly at Aden
A passenger aboard the steamship General reports crude unloading at Aden with ships towed jets and hurried dumping of cargo. Dozens of cases were smashed as British officials mishandled the freight in a careless manner observed in a special dispatch from Aden.
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Aden
New York
Herald
General
Wnter
Aden cargo loss after storm and neglect
Barrels burst and iron piping bent amid two days of rain at Aden. Lighters brought cargo ashore with sacks of white sugar and dry goods left exposed, many broken or opened for inspection. No tarpaulins used and night exposure continued. Fully one third damaged and some goods stolen during reloading.
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Aden
Cienfuegos Inspected by Gen Wood and Party
Gen Wood Gen Chaffee and a large military delegation inspected public institutions at Cienfuegos after arriving by special train from Havana. The group met at Matanzas for breakfast and was met by local guards, with plans to proceed this evening to Trinidad.
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Havana
Matanzas
Santo Domingo
Cienfuegos
Wood
Chaffee
Moore's Attorneys Hear Embezzlement Case In Chile
Frederick T. Moore stands accused of embezzling 53000 from the National Bank of Commerce in Boston. Hearing opened in Santiago with Moore's lawyers challenging U S representation as mere attorney. Proceeding slated to resume tomorrow.
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Santiago de Chili
Galveston
Supreme Court
Frederick T. Moore
National Bank of Commerce
Boston
Mass
Valparaiso
United States Legation
United States
Swedish Budget Reaches Record Balance of 150 Million Kroner
Stockholm reports the Swedish budget balances at nearly 150 million kroner the largest on record. King Oscar requests 46 new artillery batteries by 193. One hundred thousand Mausers to be manufactured and 50 million cartridges to be in store within four years. A credit is sought for a trial mobilization of reserves. Railway appropriation stands at 20 million kroner.
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Stockholm
Jan
Oscar
Colonial Products Tariff Plan To Limit Imports
Paris January 22. M Caillaux a moderate Republican will introduce a bill in the Chamber of Deputies to place a maximum tariff on colonial products from nations not granting France the most favored nation clause. The plan doubles the duty on coffee and raises other rates accordingly.
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Paris
M. Caillaux
Chamber of Deputies
France
Sailor Rescue After Abandoned Schooner Incident
Nassau reports the Ward line steamer Saratoga arriving with five men from the American schooner B. W. Morse, abandoned northeast of Abaco. Two crewmen died. the Morse, 359 tons, out of Bath Maine, was captained by Newberry and owned by Morse and company.
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Nassau
New Providence
Bahama Islands
Ward Line
Saratoga
Johnson
New Vegan
B. W. Morse
Jacksonville
Fln
St. Johnna
Porto Rico
Abaco
B. W. Moree
Newberry
Bath
Maine
Moree
All drugetets guarantee Chamberlain's Cough remedy
All druggets guarantee every bottle of Chamberlain's Cough remedy and will refund the money to any one where not satisfied after selling two thirds of the contents. This is the best remedy in the world for la grippe, coughs colds, croup and whooping cough it is pleasant and safe to take. It prevents any tendency of a cold to result in pneumonia. For sale by all druggists.
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Drugetets
All Druggiotos
Count Boni de Castellane Sends Cablegram to Rodays
Paris January 23 The AP correspondent found editor M De Rodays at Dinard and awaiting word with no response by 1 am The count sent a copy of his cablegram to M Arthur Meyer manager of Gaulois asking him to share it with others to show a journal can be bought by the highest bidder Soir prints the cablegram in its main column tonight.
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Paris
Associated Press
the Figaro
New York
Count Boni de Castellane
M. de Rodays
Dinard
M. de Roday
M. Arthur Meyer
The
Gaulois
Soir
Castellane Denies Gambler Rumors After Arrival
Count Boni de Castellane and Countess Anna Gould arrived in New York aboard La Bretagne from Havre. The couple stayed at the Waldorf Astoria, with Castellane denying gambling or stock losses and calling Parisian reports false while claiming marital harmony remains intact.
Count Boni De Castellane Arrives in New York with Countess
Count Boni De Castellane and the Countess Anna Gould reached New York this morning and stayed at the Waldorf. He denounces Derodays of Figaro as a liar and says he will not challenge him though he may slap his face with a stick if retractions are not made. He claims no gambling or money playing is true and his marriage remains harmonious.
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New York
Count Boni de Castellane
Countess de Castellane
Anna Gould
Havre
France
Waldorf-Astoria
Count Castellane
de Rodays
the Figaro
Boni de Castellane
Waldorf
Derodays
TO JOIN BOERS
New Orleans reports H. Alexia a former Roosevelt Rough Rider wounded at San Juan now a post office clerk. He announces intent to resign to raise two or more Rough Rider companies for service with the Boers in South Africa. A German officer Otto von Buellach arrives with Kruger papers and money, promising pay and bounties if the Boer venture succeeds. Alexia, a Louisiana native, was an Arizona Indian agent when enlisting.
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New Orleans
H. Alexia
Roosevelt Rough Riders
San Juan
Rough Riders
South Africa
Alexia
Otto von Buellach
Mexico
Kruger
Joubert
Alexis
von Buellach
Africa
Louisiana
Arizona
The
Fasting pay masterGen Stanton gravely ill at Omaha home
Gen Stanton retired paymaster general of the army known as the fasting pay master lies dangerously ill at his Omaha residence. Small hopes are entertained for his recovery.
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Omaha
Neb
TF. MH. Stanton, A. & A
American officer leads bold Lemery operation in Philippines
Gen Otis reports Maj William H Johnston of the 46th Infantry directed a battalion in a two day advance from Lemery to Batangas and Taal driving insurgents, capturing rifles and a field piece, with several prisoners. Casualties were one killed and three wounded among Johnston’s men. The action reinforced U S forces and prompted promotion considerations for Johnston.
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Washington
Jan
Otis
War Department
William H. Johnston
46Th Infantry
New England
Lemery
Maj
Johnson
Johnston
Maj. Johnston
Wheaton
Balayang
Caiaca
Batangas
Muir
Taal
Santa Cruz
Laguna de Bay
Schwan
Bay
Calamba
City of Tavabas
Deaths of Soldiers Listed by Gen Otis from Manila
War Department release from Washington dated January 22 lists deaths and causes from the Philippines. Names include John Goodling, Everett Barker, William Sisk, John Botoriff, William Brady, James Ross, William McQuade, Frank House, George Gatewood, Peter Madden, Charles Singleman, Joseph Crispie, Robert Mills, Bert Meyers, Walter Harris, and Clarence Barkla among others. causes include dysentery, wounds, chronic diarrhoea, ruptured aortic aneurism, tuberculosis, pneumonia, broncho pneumonia, gunshot, and accidental causes with units such as 18th infantry, 33d infantry, 4th infantry, 25th infantry, 3d artillery, and others indicated. The list covers deaths dated December 28 to January 16 in the Philippines, with locations noted as Luzon and Rioagne Bautista.
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Washington
War Department
Otis
Manila
Variola
John Goodling
Everett Barker
William B. Sisk
John C. Bottoriff
William Brady
James Ross
Joseph Crispie
Robert Mills
11Th Cavalry
Bert Meyers
Walter’ Harris
40Th
Clarence Barkla
Wheeler Sails From Manila for United States
Washington war department reports Gen. Wheeler will sail from Manila on the transport Warren for the United States via Guam and Honolulu, according to a cablegram from Gen. Otis dated Jan 22.
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Washington
War Department
Otis
Wheeler
Manila
Warren
United States
Guam
Honolulu
China acquiesces to French demands in Asia
Shanghai dispatch reports China agrees to French terms over Kwangchanwan bay after defeats. Viceroy of two Kwang provinces dismissed, Li Hung Chang named successor. China to execute the prefect who began warfare and pay 100000 in indemnities to French families. French forces push operations in Tonkin and threaten Canton, asserting influence in Szechuan terms.
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Tacoma
Wash
Monmouthshire
Shanghai
China
Kwangchanwan Bay
Kwang
Li Hung Chang
Tonkin
England
Africa
France
Kwang Tung
Kwangs
Yunan
Sizochuan
Canton
New Torpedo Boat Goldsborough Makes Satisfactory Trial
The torpedo boat destroyer Goldsborough conducted a builders trial on the Columbia river. The machinery operated perfectly, the vessel reached 40.5 revolutions beyond required to make knots, and the test was deemed satisfactory. An official Powet Sound trial is expected in about ten days.
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Yortland, Qre
Jan
Gaal
Goldsborough
Columbia River
Powet Sound
Wy Knota
Teenty Veere drug ad for Catarrhal Powder
An old advertisement fragment touts Catarrhal Powder as instant relief for catarrhal symptoms. It mentions Dr Aggew and a Hon George James of Beranton Pe and claims the product cures breathing complaints, with sales by B Saher and Gesdele.
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Aggew
George Ames
Beranton
B. Saher F.C
Gesdele
Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsement by Lowell Janitor
William M. Brown of 194 Middlesex Street testifies that after thirty years of kidney trouble he found relief with Dean's Kidney Pills bought at Ellingwood & Co. He notes reduced back pain and more normal kidney secretions, urging others to try the remedy. Sold by Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY, remember the name Dean's.
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Lowell
Dean
William M. Brown
Middlesex Street
Ellingwood & Co
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
U. S
Dean’s
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