Buller Stops Offensive Plan As Warren Holds Ridge Line
Dispatch from Spearman Camp dated January 23 reports General Buller detailing the difficulty of ordering an attack. Warren holds the gained position with the enemy at about 1,240 yards west of Spionskop. The report notes artillery support from lower ground and describes a potential seizure of Spionskop to influence trenches and en trenchments.
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Buller plans night assault on Spionkop heights faces fierce fire
London reports General Buller’s turning movement stalls as British infantry nears Boer positions. He plans a night assault to seize Spionkop, while Warren holds ridges. Parliament meets in seven days as cabinet bets on a successful operation and possible income tax rise.
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Cape Town
Heap Borer LanGer Incident Reported in Ladysmith
On Monday January 22 in Ladysmith the quarters of Generals White and Hunter were smashed by a shot fired from Long Tom. It is not known if any occupants were killed.
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Field corners traded for British officers in Pretoria dispatch
A Pretoria special dispatch reports that 14 field corners will be exchanged for 14 British officers, signaling a prisoner or exchange move. The note reflects wartime diplomacy and indicates a direct swap involving military personnel and field positions. The report situates the exchange within the ongoing Pretoria correspondence and adds a terse note on the arrangement.
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London
Pretoria
Kimberley Bombarded Again by Boers on Tuesday
A heliograph from Kimberley reports the Boers vigorously renewed the bombardment today. The attack focused on the town as defenders held their lines and prepared for further shelling.
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Kimberley
Mopper River
Quarantined by Smallpox for Travel Into Indian Territory
Heurcuixson Kansas January 25 traveling salesmen with routes into the Indian Territory face a forced layoff as smallpox quarantine there closes the region. Local railroads refuse to sell tickets for points south of Harper on the Oklahoma state line.
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Weather forecaster Henry A Hazen dies after bicycle crash
Washington report states Henry A Hazen a leading Weather Bureau forecaster died from injuries after a bicycle collision Monday night with a Black pedestrian. Hazen suffered a fractured skull and remained unconscious until death.
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Henry A. Hazen
Weather Bureau
White Sees Hay as a Private Visitor for Boer Sympathy
Montagu White, South African Republic consul general in London, met with Secretary Hay in Washington without credentials or official status. He admitted he aimed to enlist American public sympathy for the Boers and was granted a full hour long interview despite the lack of formal notice or appointment. The secretary showed interest, but details of their discussion beyond general remarks remain undisclosed.
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Montagu White
London
State Department
Hay
Mr. White
Ir. White
United States
White
Transvaal
Negros Uprising: Autonomous Gov Officials Arrested
Mail reports from Negros describe a failed revolt against American authority led by officials elected for an autonomous government. Eleven leaders were jailed on treason charges as fighting spiked fears, with General Smith linking revolt plans to autonomous authorities. Two infantry companies reinforced Bacolod garrison while trials proceed.
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Negros
A. C. Ledyard
Smith
Twenty-sixth Infantry
Iloilo
Bacor
Islands
The Clark Hearing in Washington Jan. 25
The senate committee on privileges and elections adjourned until Monday its Montana Senator Clark inquiry. Prosecution witnesses were absent and defense counsel Faulkner urged no defense testimony until the case is complete. Key testimony came from Mr. Ector and State Representative Fine who said he had received about $5,000 from Clark since the legislature adjourned to look up testimony aiming to disbar Clark’s namesake.
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Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
Clark
Montana
Faulkner
Ector
Fine
Madison County
Lost the Pack Train in Luzon Ambush
Washington dispatch reports a pack train of 20 ponies carrying rations between Santo Tomas and San Pablo in Laguna province was ambushed by insurgents. Ambush left two dead, five wounded, nine missing, and the train lost. Lt. Ralston and 34 men returned with casualties, while Dorst of the Forty-fifth Infantry killed eight, wounded three, and captured seventeen in Batangas mountains. one Spaniard and six rifles recovered.
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Luzon
Otis
Santo Tomas
San Pablo
Laguna Province
Ralston
Dorst
Batangas Mountains
Prison Visit Describes Havana Women’s Jail as Filth
Major Runcie reports a shocking Havana women's prison with hundreds confined, no cot or blanket, no female attendant, and appalling sanitary conditions. He labels the facility a den of filth and iniquity and questions its tolerance in a civilized community.
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Runcie
Time extended for Gober-Taylor contest report
Frankfort January 25 news reports the Gober Taylor gubernatorial contest board will take about three weeks to report to the legislature and for a vote. Each side gains four extra days for evidence with two days for argument and a week to review. Ex Governor Bradley receives two of four extra days. Churches in Frankfort held a prayer service urging peace and avoidance of bloodshed.
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Churches
Frankfort
No Quorum Present Over Samoan Treaty Vote
Washington January 25 Senate in executive session discussed the Samoan treaty after Senator Jones of Arkansas moved to reconsider the ratification vote. Senators Jones Pettigrew Allen and Money spoke for reconsideration while Senators Davis and Foraker spoke against. A roll call showed 11 for and 22 against, but no quorum was present.
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Arkansas
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Foraker
American ladies host reception in Cape Town at Mount Nelson
The event at Mount Nelson hotel gathered American residents and notable guests including Lady Randolph Churchill, hospital ship Maine staff, Colonel Stowe the U S consul, and other prominent individuals in Cape Town.
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Hague treaty favored by senate committee in Jan report
Wasnivatros Jan 19 The senate committee on foreign relations agreed to report favorably the Hague convention negotiated last year. The treaty was not amended. The committee also acted favorably on extradition treaties with Peru and Argentine and on the treaty to continue the Mexican boundary commission. The reciprocity treaties were not considered.
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Mexican Boundary Commission
Mexican Earthquake Shakes Coma and Tenimata Areas
An earthquake struck Coma and Tenimata late Friday night, causing extensive damage to houses some light buildings and triggering mass panic. Seven people died and about 60 were wounded and treated by local surgeons. In Guadalajara the state palace arches and university porticos and the Degallado theater were cracked during the midnight quake.
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Tenimata
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General Anderson Relieved From Active Duty In 64 Year Rule
Jan 23 Curiaco Brigadier General Thomas M Anderson commander of the Department of the Lakes is relieved from active duty under the law requiring retirement at 64. General James F Wade of the Department of the Dakotas to assume temporary command. Anderson is nephew of Major Anderson of Fort Sumter fame and led the first U S forces to land in the Philippines.
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Thomas M. Anderson
Department of the Lakes
James F. Wade
Department of the Dakotas
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Fort Sumter
United States
Philippines
Troy street car strike ties up city transport
Albany dated report says 365 motormen and conductors of United Traction company struck for 20 cents per hour and a 10 hour day. The strike shut down all Troy street cars while workers in Albany and five other cities kept cars idle, others refused to operate.
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Troy
United Traction Company
Witness Testimony Links $1500 Payment to Clark Case
In Washington Jan 22 a senate committee hearing on Senator Clark of Montana heard four new witnesses. Lawyer F Cason testified he was paid $1,500 by J B Root for a letter disavowing his prior testimony in the Wellcome case. Chaplain Warren, former Montana House chaplain, recounted conversations with Clark about election prospects and a $10,000 offer from another Democrat to support Clark for a price.
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Senate Committee On
Clark
Montana
Wellcome
Mr. Wellcome
J. B. Root
Root
Warren
Rhy
B. E. H. Warren
Montana House of Representatives
Senator Clark
House
Mr. Clark
Frankfort Board Hearing On Gubernatorial Contest Arguments
In Frankfort on January 22, contest proceedings over admissibility and the striking of partially admitted evidence continued before the board. Governor Bradley sought extended time as Republicans subpoenaed about 2,700 witnesses.
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Bradley
Pittsburg District Red Mill Strike Near End
Pittsburg January 22 The red mill strike is practically ended for the Pittsburg district plants of the American Steel and Wire company. Management reports all district plants not under repair are in operation.
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American Steel and Wire Company
Senate Republicans In Brief Reorganization Caucus
Washington January 22 Republicans in the senate held a nearly two hour caucus to consider reorganization of the senate official force. No decision was reached and the meeting adjourned until Wednesday next.
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