Britain Reveals Immense 213000 Troop Force in South Africa
Lexpon reports Mr. Wyndham quotes in the house of commons that Britain will field 180000 regulars, 7000 Canadians and Australians, and 424 South African colonials in South Africa within a fortnight. About 213000 troops exist now, 18000 are afloat, 80000 front, 100000 not yet engaged due to transport shortages.
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Paralyzed Heart of Empire Shocks London Newspapers
London dispatch reports paralysis of the empire as Parliament clashes and ministers fail to calm national anxiety. The Globe laments government inaction, while few leaders, notably Lord F. Sebery, are seen as “sticking the right note” amid rising public despair.
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General Buller Reported to Cross Tugela Again
The St James Gazette reports on February three that General Buller has crossed the Tugela at three points and that fighting has continued all day. The War Office has no confirmation, but the newspaper says its information is not doubted. The exact positions Buller seized remain unspecified.
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Boers Busy With Defensive Works Near Potgieters Drift
Spearman Camp dispatch dated Jan 30 reports Colonel Wynne commanding Woodgate’s brigade and Colonel Miles named Buller staff chief. Boers continue defensive works opposite Potgieters Drift and a strong cavalry recon moved west of Hingerspruit.
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Dominion Parliament Opens in Ottawa
Ottawa February 3 The opening of the Dominion Parliament drew a larger attendance than in years. The governor general delivered a lengthy speech with no new measures. The sole bill of importance promised is a redistribution of seats.
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Fire Claims Two at St Lawrence School in St Louis
A blaze on Fourteenth street in St Louis destroyed part of St Lawrence parish school. Two lives were lost, Sister Stan and pupil Mary Foley aged 10.
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Physicians pronoun ce Goebel in grave condition at Frankfort
In Frankfort Kentucky on February 1 physicians caring for Senator Goebel declared his injuries critical with internal hemorrhages and bleak prospects. They stated he had bled over a pint and faced a very short time, with little chance of survival or recovery before morning.
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The Shooting of Goebel in the Kentucky Capitol
Senator William Goebel was shot in the Frankfort state house yard at 11 10 am by a rifle fired from a third story window. Harland Whittaker, a Butler county farmer, is jailed on charges though he denies involvement. The wound is serious but not deemed fatal unless complications arise as officials call for calm.
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Senator Blackburn Remarks on Goebel Shooting
Senator-elect Blackburn of Kentucky reacts to the Goebel shooting, saying the assassination had been predicted for months and not unexpected. He notes no federal intervention will occur unless Kentucky legislature calls for it, as officials expect Kentucky to handle its own affairs.
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Des Moines Saloon Closures After Supreme Court Ruling
Des Moines Iowa February 1 all Polk county saloons about seventy five are closed due to Iowa supreme court ruling nullifying consent to the 1894 petition. The board of supervisors met to canvass a new petition but granted the Anti Saloon League ten extra days to investigate alleged forgeries. Saloons remain closed meanwhile.
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Diplomat Dr Leyds to Visit St Peterssvura Next Week
The newspapers report that Dr Leyds, Transvaal's diplomatic representative, will spend a few days in St Peterssvura starting next week.
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