Spionkop Abandoned Shifts British War Mood
London dispatch reports General Buller confirming General Warren’s garrison abandoned Splonkop at night after heavy British casualties. London editors debate whether Warren’s success was provisional while stock markets slide and ministers meet to discuss Queen’s speech as Ladysmith’s fate worries persist.
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London
War Office
Buller
Spearman's
Warren
Splonkop
Westminister Gazette
Associated Press
Geo. W. Smalley
Times
Lord Salisbury
Ladysmith
Tugela
Frederick Carrington
South Africa
Lord Gifford
Lord Wolseley
General White
Buller Reports Wednesday Casualties from Spearman's Camp
General Buller reports January 24 British casualties as six officers and eighteen other ranks killed. twelve officers and 142 other ranks wounded. thirty-one missing. Dispatch dated Spearman's Camp January 26 10 25 A M notes prompt communication. Colonel Buchan and Riddell of the King's Rifles among the killed.
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London
Buller
Spearman
War Office
Buchanan Riddell
King's Rifles
Casualties Reported After Tugela Fighting Most Severe
Durban dispatches say Boer losses on the upper Tugela during Sunday’s fighting were very great. General Warren’s men captured 160 prisoners and 130 Boers were found dead in one trench. It is unclear if casualties include those at Spionkop or only pre Spionkop engagements.
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Spionkop
Durban
Tugela
Warren
News of Situation at Ladysmith
A World dispatch from Ladysmith dated January 22 reports shells bursting as General Buller’s forces advance from the west. Boers cease bombardment largely, British artillery praised, and a suspected ruse hints reinforcements may come from the east. Rifle fire and intermittent shelling continued through Saturday night.
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New York
Ladysmith
Frere Camp
Buller
Telegraph Hill
Surprise Hill
Bulwana
Lowbardskop
Bombardment of Kimberley Presses On
Pretoria reports a heavy bombardment of Kimberley with the garrison's new gun failing after five miles of fire. A 200 Lancers sortie from Ladysmith under heavy cannon and rifle fire incurs heavy Boer losses, while a morning cannonade continues with one Boer wounded.
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Pretoria
Ectoral
Kimberley
Ladysmith
Laager
Kobbe Advances with Light Opposition in Luzon
General Otis reports Kobbe’s troops occupy the hempt ports of Srosogen Nansel Bulan Albay and Legaspi in Luzon with little resistance. Manila dispatch notes the actions from Manila dated January 26. Washington cabled the War Department with the update.
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Washington
Otis
War Department
Manila
Kobbe
Hempt
Srosogen
Nansel
Bulan
Albay
Legaspi
Pimples and Disfigurement A Remedy Claim Promises Cure
A promotional piece touts a cure for pimples and eruptive skin conditions as improving love life and business prospects. It credits John A Callo of Columbus and Dr. Pierce with offering medicines and a medical adviser free by mail. The letter-style text includes testimonials about weight gain and regained health after using the product.
Southeast Luzon Ports Targeted By Forces At Catbalogan Tacloban
Troops land at Calbayoo and Tacloban on Samar and Leyte under Nashville gun support. A 800-strong force under Chinese General Powah resists at Le Gaspi, with 50-plus enemy casualties and 28 killed at Bridgehead. Casualties include Captain Bradley Hancock and six others. hemp shipments await on the ports, opening the 30th instant.
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Luzon
Virac Island
Catanduanos
Calbayoo
Catbalogan
Tacloban
Samar
Leyte
Legaspi
Powah
Nashville
Bradley Hancock
Robbe
Cure a Cold in One Day Laxatio Tablets Ad
An old advertisement touts Laxatio with quinine promising a one day cure for colds. It claims refunds if it fails and features E. W. Grove’s signature on each box, priced at 25 cents.
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E. W. Grove
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Teething Remedy
A vintage advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a universal teething cure for children. It claims relief from crying, diarrhoea, stomach and bowels regulation, wind colic, and gum inflammation with a pleasant taste. Priced at twenty five cents a bottle and sold by druggists worldwide.
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Mrs. Winslow
Rejoicing Customer Receives Chamberlains Remedy
A Dickinson County merchant recounts a young man cured of cramp colic after taking Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The piece also promotes Union Pacific Rail Road services and local sales from FP Robins & Co including cloths perfumes hats and shoes.
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Cash
FP. C. Robins & CO
Notice to Show Cause in Nevada Estate Case
In the Fifth Judicial District Court Humboldt County Nevada the administrator seeks court authority to sell all real estate of Charles Senghas deceased to pay debts and expenses. The show cause hearing is set for February 13 1900 at Winnemucca Court at 10 o clock A M. J T Dunn Clerk of Said Court.
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Fifth Judicial District Court
State of
Nevada
Humboldt
Charles Senghas
B. Recanzone
Winnemucca
A. D
J. T. Dunn
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Ware
Aldershit
Fourth Cavalry Division
West End
St. James
John A. Callo
Luntpower
Pierce
V. Pierce
Bou Hflalo
N.Y
B. FP
Hess, Miller and General Merchant
Dickey’s Mountains
Chamberlain
Brown Bros
Union Pacific Railroad
Union Pacific
Missouri River
Chicago
H. M. Clay
Main St
Salt Lake City
Utah
F. C. Robins
Karl
Eagle Drug Store
F. C. Robins & Co
Armory Hall
Diehl's Book Store
Cyrus Noble
J. & F. Martell
Cordelia Wine CO
P. Laverga SR
Silver State Winnemucca
Dave McB. Rose
Winnemucca Jewelry Co
Nev
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