Fierce fighting as British advance in Waewor area
A despatch from Frere Camp dated Jan 30 describes fierce fighting around Spion Kop and Tugela lines. Boer defenses on kopjes, heavy crossfire from artillery and machine guns, and a narrow ascent to a flat table land where British troops briefly held ground before retreating at night. Casualties tallied about 9,528 for the war, with 2,486 killed and 4,811 wounded. Royal forces numbered 116,000 in South Africa, with Dutch and Cape colonial forces also present.
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Toxpox
Frere
Thor
Boller
Spion Kop
Kopjes
Tagele
Maxin-Nordenfeldt
Warren
Mannunit
Natrlians
Laulyxnurh
Jin
Loxpox
Bene
Epion Kop Preronia
Zourenza Marques
Lospex
Baller’ Wixpatch
Baller
Togola
Ladysmith
Acton Howes
Himmers Poort
Pursiey
Renemy
Acton Homer
Ligeti
Pause in Hostilities In South Africa Readies New Moves
Report from Lespos June 30 says time outs in the South Africa conflict may end when Lord Roberts signals a forward move into the Free State. British forces plan to combine under Lord Methuen French and Gatacre, possibly with 70 000 in the Free State division and 40 000 to 50 000 guarding communications. Large troop reinforcements and naval movements are described as preparations continue for further operations.
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Free States
Lespos
South Africa
Lord Roberts
Free State
Buller
Ladysmith
War Office
Lord Methuen
French
Gatacre
Tami Roberts
Xen
Lord Shorts
State Rail Commission Wins Mandamus Over Joint Rates
Judge Bann rules rail and warehouse commission may fix joint rates for connecting carriers and apportion the division if carriers disagree. Decision supports state control of railroad rates and extends Jacobson ruling. Case concerns Duluth to Minnesota points coal shipments via Minneapolis and St Louis lines. Judge Burin orders writ of mandamus against Shinneapolis and St Louis and St Paul and Duluth Railroads.
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Rathway
St. Paul
Dem
Railrowl and Warehous Commission
Bann
District Court
Railrad and Warehouse Commission
Shinneapolis and St. Louis
Burin
Condhaxion
Jacobson Caw
Supreme Court
Dearratis
Afraid of Minnesotans Land Grab Threat Grows
Washington Lanbermen fear the Weyerhaeuser syndicate has cruisers in lumber regions to seize top lands from Northern Pacific holdings. Ex governor Clough and the Clark Nickerson syndicate’s arrival in Minneapolis heightens anxiety among local timbermen. A strong association plans a meeting to address the land grab risk as both firms search for mill sites larger than any in the state.
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Washington
Searrne
Wash
Weyerbanser Symlicate
Northern Pacific
Clough
Clark Nickerson
Minneapolis
Wiped out by fire in Morristown center
Fire swept through Morristown Minnesota destroying Charles Birds dry goods store post office and adjoining buildings. High winds and bitter cold hampered efforts as multiple shops residences and the Masonic and Woodmen halls burned amid estimated heavy losses. Ohio Town fire threatens Marseilles with town lacking a fire department and losses around twenty thousand dollars.
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Morristown
Minn
Charles Bird
Bird
Henry A. Dorn
Morristown Press
Banke of
Bonker Ridgeway
Masonic
Woodmen’s
Ohio
UrrEk Sanopsky
Jon
Marseilles
Here
Goebel Shot In Kentucky Capitol Yard Ambush
Senator William Goebel was seriously wounded at 11 40 a m near the Kentucky capitol after a rifle shot struck him in the side. Harland Whittaker of Butler County is under arrest as the shooter, though he denies involvement. Five revolvers were found on him as officials describe a dramatic admission and attempts to aid the injured leader.
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Frankstort
Jan. d
William Goebel
State Bouse Yard
Capitol Building
Mr. Goebel
Iris
Harland Whittaker
Butler County
Ows
Bowet
Gobel
Colonet
Jack Chinn
Eph Lillard
Frankfort Penitentiary
Goebel
Smiy
Lie
Chinn
Lillard
Gaia
Food Prepared Calumet and the Calumet incident details
Fragmented narration recounts a Calumet scene and a failed assassination attempt on Mr. Goebel. It notes a misunderstanding amid crowd excitement and identifies a lone shooter missed at close range, with guards in Frankfort taking charge as troops move. Mention of a Boer shell factory destruction is included.
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Goebel Jihorate
Jaxm Hanshiy
Goebel
Kharp
Frankfort
Beh
State Iy
Arsenal Alves
Mhia
Kentucky
Bennerrading
Frankid
Mming
Four Shots Ring Out In Frankfort Shooting Scene
In Frankfort two men Chinn and Lillard kept close to their friend as four shots were fired from a nearby building. A line formed to block exits. Harland Whittaker was arrested after being restrained by John W. Miles. Whittaker claimed innocence and was found with three loaded revolvers.
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Chinn
Lillard
John W. Miles
Frankfort
Harland Whittaker
State Office
Parliament Reassembles Amid War News From South Africa
Loxnox Jan 31 Deep regret for great loss of life in South Africa is tempered by resolve to press the war toward a successful outcome. Parliament prepares to reconvene as members arrive at dawn. Hon William Mainwaring leads Conservative arrival at 4 06 am with Macdon as second to reach the premises. About 100 seats reserved, yeomen conduct guard search by lamp light. Early chatter among arrivals appears routine under extraordinary circumstances.
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Loxnox
William Mainwaring
Central Finsbury
Johning Macdons
Southwark
Loxboy
South Africa
Loum
Wim
House of Commons
Jane
Queen's Speech and war notes amid South Africa crisis
London dispatch reports the speech from the throne amid South African war strain. King’s ministers vow to expand military expenditure and naval readiness while praising soldiers and marines. Casualty figures from two January actions total seven killed, 283 wounded, six missing as government braces for further hostilities.
British Forces Withdraw After Spion Kop Clash
Fragmented dispatch describes heavy fighting near Spion Kop during the January 2 25 actions with the Second Cameronians Third King's Rifles and others earning praise for gallantry. General Woodgate wounded, top abandoned after dawn January 26 as Boer resistance and water shortages hamper attacks. Bridgehead movements cited, with ten thousand yards of front lines and river crossing noted.
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Cameronians
King’s Rifles
Middlesex
Thornycroft
Woodgate
Hats
Warren
Sweden Russian spy reports spark government questions
Pers in Sweden demand clear government action over Russian espionage reports. Sweden faced pressure as spies allegedly appeared in fortified areas. Interpellation from parliament expected to address the issue. Transport Thomas Hightech reports General Lawton and Major Logan bodies sighted near Point Reyes and due to arrive soon.
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Bald Tassiam Npien
Sweden
Fo StockHoLa
Pers
Payern
Russia
Rikedag
Thomas
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Senator Goebel
Chief Wonder
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Hari
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Thampson
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Queens
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