Transvaal envoy appeals for peace terms in Paris
Brussels cables quote Dr. W J Leyds stating the war’s phase remains critical. He asserts British victory would only renew Boer resolve, favors honorable settlement and neutral mediation, notes Kruger’s conciliatory stance, and warns Britain’s troop buildup hinders talks.
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British forces push flank near Spion Kop in Natal
In Natal on January 23 General Warren opened a flanking attack on the Boer position at Spearman's Camp. British infantry advanced along Blayama mountain as artillery harassed Boers behind rocks. Captain Henley of the Dublin Fusiliers was mortally wounded while leading men to a new vantage point.
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Duke of Teck Dead After Prolonged Insanity
London reports the Duke of Teck died last night after a period of insanity following his duchess’s death. He had been under restraint and showed worsening signs until a paralysis attack hastened the end. Court circles call it a merciful release amid national gloom. In Albany, Assemblyman Bradley introduced a one week laid over resolution sympathizing with the Boers against England.
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Count de Castellane Denies Stock Losses and Gambling
Count Bonl de Castellane and Countess de Castellane arrived in New York from Havre aboard the Labregathe. He dismissed stories of losses from stock speculation and gambling as baseless calumny. He refused to challenge Le Figaro editor De Rodays, promising to retaliate only with a prepared statement if returned.
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Rumor Ladysmith Entry by Dundonald's Flying Column
A Pietermaritzburg source claims Lord Dundonald entered Ladysmith with 1600 troops, though unconfirmed elsewhere. Reports from Spearman's Camp note casualties and ongoing fighting as General Hart's brigade engages. London dispatches mention Boer losses and Warren's slow advance with entrenched defenders. End of Sugar War rumors surface about a potential alliance among refining firms to counter American Sugar Refining.
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Record Exports Hit New Port Milestone In New Orleans
New Orleans January 24 reports show eight steamers cleared with 824000 bushels grain 32825 bales cotton 37000 sacks oil cake and cottonseed meal 5000 barrels cottonseed oil 525 oak staves 148000 pieces lumber and 198 logs. Grain export set a new one day record.
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Battle at Hand Shows British Push Toward Ladysmith
Jan 20 cable editions report Lyttleton and Warren's brigades advancing toward Boer positions facing Polgiatorsdrift after dawn bombardment by naval guns and howitzers. Balloon recon and Warren's mounted troops engage as Buller prepares a larger combined attack with transports and reinforcements arriving at Durban.
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New York World
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Polgiatorsdrt
Warren
Census underway for agriculture data with nurseries list
Washington January 20. Early data gathering for the twelfth census of agriculture will proceed before the June enumeration. Special schedules for cranberry culture and irrigation lead to a nursery schedule fresh from the printer. About 4,000 nurseries are listed. nurserymen will receive the vicinity list to verify or correct, aiming for a prompt, complete bulletin on nurseries.
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Washington
Goulds Deny Count Boni De Castellane Losses In Stock Speculation
Edwin Gould comments on reports of his brother in law Count Boni de Castellane facing financial embarrassment. He has heard nothing definite, questions La Matin, and notes sister and babies may join in Bretagne. Also reports from Dawson City about Cape Nome excitement waning as miners plan solo Klondike trips down the river.
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Dawson City
State Department
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Stiff Fight Renewed as Boers Clash at Spearman's Camp
The British forces under Hart and Clery press the Boers along the Spearman's Camp front. After heavy daylong musketry, three Boer positions on the mountain fall to British bayonets. Reports from London claim a deliberate, successful engagement near Spion Kop with heavy losses for the Boers and a potentially decisive result.
War Office Crowds Await News on Buller Movement
London observers filled the War Office lobbies as officials kept the public hopeful about General Buller’s actions. The tally showed nearly three hundred wounded yet most onlookers remained confident. after word that further dispatches would be unlikely that night, the crowd dispersed in disappointment.
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Emperor William backs verdict on British seizure policy
Berlin report says Count von Buelow's Reichstag speech reflected Emperor William's wish. The emperor is said to be in accord with condemning Britain's seizure of German vessels. In Brussels Dr Leyds claims English soldiers killed a wounded Boer and notes restricted access to his letters and newspapers.
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Madrid bill allows bond conversion to new stock
Jan 24 Madrid minister of finance presents a chamber bill to convert at par Cuban 4 percent perpetual stock from 1896 Cuban 6 percent mortgage issue of 1896 and Cuban 5 percent bonds of 1890 plus Philippine 4 percent exterior debt into new securities.
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Flnanee
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European War Likely Between Russia and Japan, Chicago
In Chicago on January 19 Lieutenant W. Romanoff of the Russian Navy said war between Russia and Japan seems inevitable. He noted Japan is rapidly building ships while Russia strengthens its fleet and aims for a naval base between Port Arthur and Vladivostock, with Korea as a possible target. He predicted England would oppose Russia and Germany might aid Russia, while European war would follow any outbreak.
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England
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Kabul
Castellane 18 bankrupt and Paris awash in rumor
Paris reports claim Count Boni de Castellane husband of Anna Gould has lost millions in stock speculation over two months with figures ranging from 6 to 20 million francs. Brokers reportedly agreed to a temporary rescue as the couple sailed to New York to seek aid from Anna Gould's brothers. George Gould refused to comment. Helen Gould expects the couple to arrive on Saturday aboard the Lucania and stay at a hotel in New York.
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New York World Cablegram
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New York
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Western Union Telegraph
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Lucania
Roberts Debate on Admission to Expelled
Washington Jan 19 The Roberts committee chair and the Maing and Littlefield members prepare majority and minority reports to be filed Saturday. The House is not expected to take up the case until Tuesday or Wednesday next week with a two to three day debate. Roberts will be heard in his defense as the minority favors sworn in then expelled.
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de Armond
Missouri
Wheeler Forfeits Seat in Re Election Fight
A Washington dispatch says General Joseph Wheeler may not reclaim his seat in Congress after being relieved from duty in the Philippines. It is believed precedent shows he has forfeited his right and must seek re election in his district to continue service.
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Drainage Canal Injunction Motion Before Supreme Court
The Supreme Court took informal cognizance of Missouri seeking leave to file a bill of complaint against Illinois. The action requests an injunction against the Chicago drainage canal. Attorney General Crow of Missouri was informed an announcement would be made Monday. Judge M. W. Springer would appear for Illinois.
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