British Forces Retreat From Tugela Front Amid Disasters
London reports reveal grim start to the week as Gen. Buller withdraws toward the Tugela after ordeals at Spion Kop. Casualties cited include 270 in Lyttleton’s brigade, with Boer reports claiming 1500 British dead at the Kop. berichts note water shortages and criticism of Buller’s conduct.
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Spion Kop
Ladysmith
London
Gen. Buller
Leyds
Great Britain
Lord Roberts
Orange River
Bloemfontein
Laager
Buller
Geo. White
Colenso
Coke
Hildyard
Hart
Woodgate
Lyttleton
Lord Dundonald
Tugela
War Office
Pall Mall
Lorenzo Marques
Pretoria
Lourenzo Marques
Kop
Warren Retreats After Despatch From Spearman Camp
The despatch from General Buller dated Spearman's Camp on January 27 describes Warren’s withdrawal after failed attempts on Spion Kop. It notes heavy fire, water shortages, and strong enemy positions across the Tugela front, with praise for units including the Second Camerons and Third Kings Rifles and a final pullback with stores intact.
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London
Buller
Spearman
Warren
High Table
Acton Homes
Hangers Poort
Ladysmith
Spion Kop
Tugela
Second Camerons
Third Kings Rifles
Second Lancashire Fusiliers
Second Middlesex
Thornycroft
Woodgate
Explanations of Defeat Constered Very Weak
The war office announces no news from the front after a day with mixed signals and placard chatter. The report notes limited movement and unclear outcome as observers await clearer briefings from military headquarters.
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Tandon
Jan
War Office
Spion Kop Recapture Scene at Modder Spruit Battle
Boer forces at Spion Kop and surrounding kopjes clash with British lines near Upper Tugela. Thick mist hampers reinforcements as Heidelberg and Carolina contingents lead a dawn ascent. After heavy fire from rifles lyddite and shrapnel, 150 prisoners surrender from the front trenches while Boers push toward two eastern kopjes.
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Modder Spruit
Upper
Tugela
Lourenzo Marques
Vryheid
Spion Kop
Laager
Heidelberg
Carolina
Spilon Kop
Boers Retreat as British Storm Tabanyama Peak
On Jan 24 British infantry under Gen Woodgate stormed Tabanyama, climbing ravines to within 30 yards of Boer trenches. Boers fled as dawn revealed fire from eastern positions, but British held the summit. Reinforcements at 10 o'clock pressed the attack, driving Boers to the far end.
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Dublin Fusiliers
Fusiliers
Light Horse
Spion Kop
Spearman
Tabanyama
Wood
Laager Visit Reported After Jameson Wounding
Head Laager near Ladysmith was visited by President Steyn after news from Lourenzo Marques that Long Tom's practice Monday led to Dr. Jameson being wounded in the leg. The report notes the attack occurred while he was at the laager.
Hospital Ship Maine Sail To Durban After Cape Town Visit
Lord Roberts toured the hospital ship Maine in Cape Town with Lady Randolph Churchill and praised the arrangements. The Maine plans to sail for Durban the following day.
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Cape Town
Lord Roberts
Maine
Lady Randolph Churchill
Duarban
Barbadoes Meeting Pushes for Empire Volunteer Force
In Bridge Town Barbadoes on January 23 a lively meeting discussed organizing a local volunteer defense corps and expressed eagerness for Barbadoes to participate in imperial defense efforts.
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St. Thomas, D. W. L
Bridgetown
Barbadoes
Milner Proclaims Forfeitures Not Recognized in Transvaal
Sir Alfred Milner announces that the British government will not recognize any forfeiture fine or encumbrance on property in the Transvaal or the Free State after October 10 the war declaration date.
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Cape Town
Alfred Milner
Transvaal
Free State
Shikishima May Sail To Show Naval Power In China Crisis
London reports that the Japanese battleship Shikishima may traverse the Suez Canal by surrendering its armament, a plan tied to naval tension with Russia and China. English builders note Japan’s growing power, with Clyde ships nearly ready and finance fueling rapid construction. A naval expert warns full readiness could occur within six months, risking war with Russia.
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London
China
Suez Canal
Associated Press
England
Japan
Russia
Clyde
Great Britain
Far East
Russia Prepares for Long Strip Between Persia and Afghanistan
St Petersburg dispatch notes a Herald article on Russia moving troops to Kuskh in response to balance of power shifts. It states Russia is obliged to take precautionary measures and may be preparing regarding the long mirror of land between Persia and Afghanistan.
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St. Petersburg
the Herald
Kuskh
Russia
Persia
Afghanistan
Prize court fixes Jan twenty nine for flour case hearing
Cape Town reports the prize court will hear charges concerning the American flour said to be bound for the Boers on the Mashona, which departed New York November 23 and was captured by the Patridge last month. The overdue transport Manchester Corporation has reached Cape Town.
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Cape Town
New York
Patridge
Manchester Corporation
Calcutta Meeting Unites Hindus and Mahommedans for Loyal Pledge
In Calcutta a large joint Hindu and Mahommedan meeting passed a resolution pledging unswerving loyalty to the throne and calling for prayers for Britain’s victory. The gathering subscribed 63,000 rupees to the Mansion House fund aiding widows and families of South African war victims.
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Calcutta
Mansion House
Leyds says war to last long Transvaal won’t seek peace
Berlin reports an interview with Dr. Leyds in Deutsche Tages Zeitung stating the war will endure and that the Transvaal will not be first to seek peace or accept proposals based on the current status quo.
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Berlin
Deutsche Tages Zeitung
Leyds
Transvaal
Dr Leyds Warmly Welcomed in London
London January 2 reports the Berlin Daily Mail correspondent says Dr Leyds is a popular figure in London and being welcomed with enthusiasm. He is alleged to be pressing Germany to mediate, with unimpeachable evidence cited.
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London
Berlin
The
Daily Mail
Anger in Havana Over Gen Ludlow Letter to NYT
In Havana on January, citizens react sharply to General Ludlow’s letter to the New York Times about American military authorities in Cuba and his own case. The papes describe public indignation and disputes over policy and authority.
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Havana
Jan
la Lucha
Gen. Ludlow
New York Times
Cuba
Papes
Clash Over Havana Budget Powers Sparks Editorial Row
The letter denounces an insult and warns that without Gen Ludlow as military Governor of Havana, La Lucha would oppose his action. Discusion contends Gen Wood’s order limits to only extreme cases civil authority, shifting budget control to Gen Emilio Nunez, Havana’s civil Governor, not Ludlow. Nunez argues the budget question signals wider consequences of his undefined prerogatives.
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Ludlow
Havana
la Lucha
Gon
Wood
Emilio Nunez
Nunez
Ozama Bridge Claim Paid End to Santo Domingo Dispute
The balance of 47000 was paid to American minister ending a long dispute over the Ozama river bridge in Santo Domingo. Built by Nathaniel McKay and opened in 1891 without tolls, the $75000 structure cost funded by McKay with tolls to be paid for 30 years. Arbitrators ruled in 1892 McKay owed costs plus interest. President Jiminez sailed for Azua and Barahona.
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Santo Domingo
Ozama River
Nathaniel McKay
McKay
United States
Heureaux
Jiminez
Azua
Barahona
Welcome to Santiago de Cuba Visit by Gen Wood
Gov Gen Wood Gen Chaffee and Col Black arrived at noon after an overland trip from Manzanillo. Gen Castillo led Cubans by special train to San Luis and rode 15 miles to meet Wood. A thousand people gathered at the station. A Cuban club protest aimed at Americans marked the welcome. Tonight’s reception and banquet was the largest yet. Wood noted signs of plantation and mine improvements. The party plans to head to Guantanamo and the north coast Tuesday.
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Santiago de Cuba
Wood
Chaffee
Col. Black
Manzanillo
Castillo
San Luis
Gen. Wood
Guantanamo
Nationalists suffer rout in Paris Senate race
Paris January 28. Election of 99 Senators ends in a near rout for the nationalists with only three of thirty candidates elected. Military figures led the ticket including Generals Mercier Lambert Prax Rubillot La Veuve and Colonels Ravant Monton Admiral Gallibert. Mercier and Lambert win large majorities amid resignations linked to Cavagnac’s failed endorsements.
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Paris
Mercier
Lambert
Prax
Rubillot
Pothier
Cluseret
la Veuve
Ravant
Monton
Gallibert
Geneal Mercier
LaVeuve
Department of
Sarthe
M. Cavagnac
Fomer
Ist
General Council
Department
Ndminees
Colombian Rebels Thwarted by Steamer Volumnia Sighting
Reports from the Hamburg steamer Volumnia say its arrival at Tumaco Colombia disrupted rebels seeking surrender. The governor, warned by a defiant message, claimed 500 government troops were en route, prompting the rebels to abandon their plan.
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San Diego
Cal
Volumnia
Tumaco
Colombia
Duke of Teck Interred at Windsor Chapel
The Duke of Teck was buried at St George's Chapel Windsor this morning after a simple service at White Lodge Richmond Park Surrey. Fifteen royal family members attended with the Prince of Wales representing the Queen.
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London
Duke of Teck
White Lodge
Richmond Park
Surrey
St. George's Chapel
Windsor
Prince of Wales
Helen May Butler Arrives With Broken Crank Pin
The small fishing steamer Helen May Butler of Newport R I, sold recently, bound for Halifax to new owners Seale Bros., put in at St John New Brunswick with a broken crank pin. She will stay for repairs.
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St. John
N. B
Helen May Butler
Newport
R. L
Halifax
Seale Bros
Japanese Mutiny in Peru Reported by Lima
Japanese colonists on the Casablanca estate mutinied on the night of January 14. Gendarmes moved to restore order as authorities assess that the Japanese immigrants are unsuited for the locale. The incident was reported from Lima, Peru, on January 27.
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Lima
Peru
Casablanca
Complexion Cream Promises Skin Nourishment
An advertisement touts Carte ton's Complexion Cream as essential daily skin nourishment. It claims to soften texture brighten surfaces and whiten the complexion without causing hair growth or poison harm. Readily available through Carleton druggists for removal of winter tan freckles and similar skin blemishes.
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Carleton
Street
Cracksmen rounded up in Quincy police shootout
Quincy police killed two expert safe blowers believed from Chicago after the Adams County Building and Loan safe was blown and $20,000 stolen. A Saturday night pursuit at Moecker's hotel ended with one suspect slain in a street exchange and others wounded or captured, with police reporting bagged burglary tools and dynamite in their baggage.
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Quincy
Chicago
Galesburg
Freeport
Illinois
Adams County Building and Loan Association
Moecker
Kansas City
George Koch
Statio
Koch
Newcomb
John Ahearn
Ahearn
Charnhorst
Maj Logan Funeral Arrangements Set in Youngstown
Youngstown Ohio January 27 arrangements for the funeral of Maj John A Logan were completed tonight. The remains will arrive in San Francisco Monday and the Feb 5 service will be the largest here since Gov David Tod. Military units from Ohio and Fort Wayne Indiana will attend along with the regimental band. Maj Logen’s horse from the Cuban campaign, wounded there, will be led in the procession. Business will suspend in the city for the funeral afternoon.
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Youngstown
John A. Logan
San Francisco
David Tod
Ohio
7Th Infantry
Fort Wayne
Mich
Army
Maj. Logen
Newport Torpedo Station Shut Down Over Coal Shortage
Newport R I January 27 The United States torpedo station closed all mechanical departments for an indefinite period due to a coal shortage. Large coal orders were placed months ago but transportation delays prevented delivery. Forty machinists are affected. officials have not supplied temporary fuel as in past shortages.
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Newport
R. 1
United States Torpedo Station
Bryan's Trip to Rhode Island for Campaign Events
William Jennings Bryan will depart New York tomorrow morning by Consolidated Railroad for a campaign tour of Rhode Island. He will be met in New Haven by a Democratic delegation led by Mayor Greene of Woonsocket and other party leaders from Warwick Pawtucket and Warren. He arrives around 1 PM and will speak in Pawtucket Woonsocket and Infantry Hall in Providence in the evening.
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Providence
William Jennings Bryan
Consolidated Railroad
New York
New Haven
Rhode Island Democrat Fle Central
Greene
Woonsocket
Pp. HW
Warwick
Pawtucket
Sonn K. Conty
Warren
Infantry Hall
Rev Joseph Sullivan Once Lived in Worcester
Reverend Joseph Sullivan, previously residing in Worcester, is noted in the article, identifying his past residence and ongoing church involvement as part of a brief local notice.
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Joseph Sullivan
Worcester
Springfield
Ill
Mass
T. Hickey
Sullivan
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Liberty
Quincey
Hickey
Actress Ada Newcombe Hamlin Dies in Plymouth At 38
Plymouth New Hampshire January 27 Mrs Ada Newcombe Hamlin stage name of actress Ada Newcombe died today at her home aged 38 from consumption. She was a vaudeville star for 15 years and part of the Newcombe trio with Paul Hamlin and their son Harry. The trio toured nationally in leading theatres and returned to Plymouth to settled farm life between acts. Her burial is planned for Monday afternoon in Plymouth cemetery.
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Plymouth
N. H
Paul Hamlin
Hamlin
Ada Newcombe
Newcombe
Harry
Frank Hamlin
Died Suddenly in Chicago Dean Anna Bowen Passes
Anna M Bowen dean of the woman's hall at Northwestern University died today of heart disease after fainting at a dining table. A native of Chicago and Cornell graduate, she spent two years in Germany and was the first woman at Leipzig to receive full seminary privileges. She later did editorial work for the New York Nation and was 17.
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Chicago
Anna M. Bowen
Woman's Hall
Northwestern University
Mins Bowen
Cornell University
Germany
Léipeic
New York Nation
Loom Fixers Dismissed Spark Valley Mill Strike
In Woonsocket Rhode Island several loom fixers at the Valley Faille Cotton Manufactrc mill have been discharged prompting weavers to strike in sympathy. This action spotlights labor tensions at the local textile plant amid broader industrial unrest.
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Woonsocket, TR. L
Valley
Faille Cotton Manufactrc Company
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Pillsbury’s Best
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