British General Buller Advances at Tugela Front
London dispatch dated January 23 reports from Cape Town that General Buller has extended his lines to the east near Ladysmith and threatens Boer positions along the Tugela. Analysts say artillery and ammunition trains were not yet across the frontier, signaling a serious effort as Warren’s forces maneuver to turn the Boer right flank while cautious notes warn the action may have begun Friday.
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Roberts
Geps
Warren
Hildyard
Caritte
Tugela
Morning Post
Charles Warren
Lyttleton
Sombre 19th Century Politician Testimony Emerges in Trial
A damaged report recounts a 19th century political figure testifying about illegal election influence. It notes alleged offers to arrange a Meucker TM, payment of 12800 for a seat, and the witness, a Democrat, claiming to have retired since 1885 to an estate at Brantwood.
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Biar Shdj
Clark
Normpile
Copley
Sad
Cape
Sialy
Pratessorenipa
St George’s Guild
Capital
Isbor
Wedi
Brantwood
Misfortune in Philippines Ambush Reported
Washington reports a Manila dispatch describes a dangerous village attack. Army units including the 40th Infantry engaged insurgents in the Batu mountains with several soldiers killed wounded missing or captured. The clash sparked an official investigation and awaits further details.
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Washington
Manila
Banto
Tomar
San
Pablo
Laguna
Ralston
Thortieth Infantry
Smanoidtfied
Santo ‘Tomas
Batu
Scindia Sails For Manila With 8000 Tons Freight
The steamship Scindia sailed from San Francisco on Saturday bound for Manila via Guam with 8000 tons of freight including 5000 tons of coal. On board are a large oilers set and 100 apprentice boys, 11 sent from the East to join the fleet at Manila. Also noted are political changes with Gov. Scofield tax commission changes and Governor Anderson’s private secretary becoming a tax commissioner.
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San Francisco
Sindin
Guam
Montesey
Athe Scindia
Ito
Manila
Fis
Teamien
Madisasy
Wii Guson
Wasappo
Scofield
Rte
Tax
Corminisalow
Michael Griffiny
We So Anderson
Te Povernor
Miwaukes
Battles Loom Near Ladysmith Amid Frontline Telegrams
Reports describe heavy and continuous fighting expected as British forces hold a tenuous position with Ladysmith behind the river. Telegrams from the front indicate the northern column moving toward Ledgemith progresses steadily amid austere conditions and cautious public updates.
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Blaaubank
Chietely
Syitch
Ladysmith
Lief
Ledgemith
Buller
Eady
Amith
Cape
Eee
Ee Roberts
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