Boer War Dispatches Describe Fierce Skirmishes and Desertions
Continued coverage reports Boer commando actions near Irvine Oost and Meamestor trenches, with Deserters and shortages of food. Journal notes renewed attacks by Boers and cautious allied defense, while political tensions in Cape Colony influence morale and public sentiment.
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Sever Fitheare
Wwe
Walline
Wilitine
Tim
Webere Bey Ee
Marty
Pri Penuk
Irvine Oost
Tye Wald
Li Boer
Daily Nee
Choe
Taswiry
Geis Cam
Meamestortein
Storiabers
Subaltern
Alderstrot
Corenso
Cape
Cape Poreny
Kruger Ami
Steyn
Knodes
Bini
Enfest Bund Semtary
Ladysmith A Yorktown British Empire In Face to Pace With Crisia
A garbled dispatch discusses British strategy in the Tugela and Modder rivers during the Natal campaigns. It references Sir George White, Redvers Buller, and debates over Dutch and colonial forces, hinting at broader imperial pressures and potential naval prestige impacts. The piece names Ladysmith and Yorktown in a period-voice tone while charting military shifts and these leaders' roles in the crisis context.
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Ladysmith
Yorktown
British Empire
Crisia
New York
Pena
Telbune
Danilo Vorreemuntent
Modderther
George White
Kimberley
Loni Woleetey
Ibay Ware al- Yewet
Enis
Bern
Commans
Aero
Mar
Oor
Ballebury Aluin
Sessiern
Natal
NATO
Aldershot
Sythe Co
Dufunse
George Seaccdie
Redvers Bullerett Ergland
War Diary Fragments on Ladysmith and Early Natal Campaigns
Fragmented text records wartime analysis focusing on Sir Redvers Buller’s South Africa strategy, the Ladysmith siege, and the tempo of early 1900s British deployments. It notes reliance on outdated “peace training,” delays in lifting pressure, and Highlanders' role amid stubborn resistance before reinforcements arrived.
Campaigning Dangers Reported in South Africa
From Lomion Jan it the Times correspondent describes a night attack near Colesberg where Suffolk troops struggled uphill in darkness while Boers held the ridge. Half the sailors wore soft boots. bayonets failed to close the gap as heavy fire and shrapnel raked the lines. The piece notes Dutch scouts warning of intent and argues daylight attacks could reduce losses, praising General French for advancing and probing Boer positions despite small casualty counts.
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South Africa
Lomion
Jan
French
Yulthewah Nur
Colesberg
Mough
Cape Pollow
Arundel
Reosberg
Heishea
Gathere
Whigham
Stormberg
Cape Colony
Ima
London
York
War whispers in isolated South African frontier zone
The commanding officer struggles to enforce martial law as the railways and culverts are damaged by dynamite. Over 1,100 men cover 280 miles, yet control remains precarious. Amid calm talk of any topic, war dominates conversation at Alicedale bars, where spies and officers mingle and awaits a British victory to lift the tension.
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Holstine
South Africa
Alicedale
Siege of Mafeking Described by AP Correspondent
London Jan 29 The Mafeking siege described by a Times correspondent dated Dec 2 recounts six weeks of siege life with scarce relief. British defenses include Shyders Anfields and Lees Metfirds while Boer artillery bombards from five miles, testing the town’s improvised fortifications and daily bombardment.
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Associated Press
Londo
Mafeking
Times
Baden-Powell
Baden- Powell
Deward
Hedyenaland Rifles
Haden-Powell
Topeka Fall Festival Planning Meeting Tonight
A meeting of the Commercial club commutes to discuss fall festival plans for Topeka, including a proposed all musical theater for the auditorium dedication and wide entertainment, with the fall festivities committee list of members.
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Topeka
RS. Johneon
C. BR
Maunsell
Joan R. Mulvane
Abe Rtetbere
F. OH. Poster
John F. McMann
Newland
Drew
W. Squires
C. C. Baker
I. Ms. Penveil
Curtis Victory Hinted If Schilling Plan Succeeds
Excitement in the Leland Bailey camp over John Schilling s perfected plan to secure Curtis control of the county committee at tomorrow s meeting to discuss primaries and contention If Schilling s plan succeeds primaries will be held Saturday with a convention next Tuesday signaling a Curtis victory
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Leland-Bailey
Brown Cowmy
John Schilling
Curtis
Schilting
Penitentiary Twine Sale To Farmers Over Jobbers Favored
Kansas state will sell binding twine directly to farmers at the Lanving plant rather than through jobbers. Governor Stanley supported direct sales to avoid trust control, aiming to keep profits in state hands and protect farmers from middlemen and combine pricing. The conference endorsed direct sale to consumers, signaling the Kansas plant could grow as a major local industry in coming years.
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Stanley
Teason Af
Lanving
Kansas
Reversals on Supreme Court by Atchison Judges
The Kansas Supreme Court reversed itself twice in Briggs and related cases, with opinions by Atchison judge David Martin and later by Judge Smith after changes in the bench. The Briggs case involved a railroad right of way through a mortgaged farm and related improvements, originally sustained, then reheard with Johnston dissenting.
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Supreme Court
Atchison
David Martin
Supreme Bench
Horton
Smith
Martin
Morrill
St. Louis, Kanms & Southwestern Railroad
Nyce
Hriggs
Briggs
Uhtraad
Juice
Johnston
Allen
Frank Doster
W. H. Smith
Smittly
Penitentiary monthly report shows January surplus
The January report on state penitentiary business was filed with the state auditor. Earnings reached 15,548 while expenses were 15,144 producing a surplus of 5,402. This marks the fortieth time in ten months that receipts exceeded expenditures at the prison.
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Priso
Change at Reform School Mina Anna Walker Appointed
The state board of charities has elevated Mina Anna Walker of Holton to a position at the reform school. She will be in charge of the boys dining room. Rumors of changes circulated after a complaint at the state house about the matron. Superintendent Hancock indicated more changes may follow.
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Reform School
Mina Anna Walker
Holton
State Board of Charities
Anna Walker
State House
Actiee Walker
Robbery at Mrs McKinley's Aunt Home in Canton
Masked men forced entry into the home of Mrs. Maria S. Saxton, aunt of Mrs. McKinley, in Canton early this morning. She woke to two revolver threats. robbers escaped with a large amount of jewelry and valuables.
Molineux Guilty of First Degree Murder in New York
Roland Burnham Molineux was found guilty of first degree murder for the killing of Mrs. Katherine J. Adams. The verdict followed a tense afternoon, witnesses describe his collapse as the sentence was read, and the general and his family faced the moment in the courtroom. A motion for a new trial is scheduled for February 16 and execution will proceed per law.
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New York
Roland Burnham Molineux
Doles
Katherine J. Adams
Porson
Harry
Corntza
Molineux
Sartow
Cecil
Leslie
Munner
Foreman Martin
Weeks
Fellows to Build It. Made Superintendent of Wolff Packing Co
The Wolf Packing Co will begin building a new slaughterhouse and cold storage plant this week. The five story brick building will cost at least £10,000 and measure about 0 by 15 feet, replacing the old slaughterhouse. Charles A Fellows will be employed as superintendent of construction.
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Wolff Packing Co
Wolf Packing Company
Charles A. Fellows
Elevator Runs Constantly in Federal Building After Order
The federal building will have the elevator in operation at all times replacing previous schedules tied to the presence of a Federal judge. George R. Lugton, long familiar with elevator duties, will continue as conductor. The change came through a chain of approvals involving the post office, treasury and civil service departments, eased by Congressman Curtin.
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Federal Building
United States
Washington
George R. Lugton
Lugton
Treasury
Civil Service Departments
Williams Discharged After Sanitary Officer Incident
Mayor Drew dismissed Special Sanitary Officer Williams after investigation into a near Crosby's mill accident in which Williams injured his leg. Sanitary Sergeant Patterson was ordered to replace him and a new guard was added to the smallpox quarantine rounds. Williams claimed slipping on ice and possibly being intoxicated was investigated.
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Drew
Williams
Patterson
Willams
Crosby's Mill
Real estate transfers list and unsettled deeds
Real estate transfers show B Blair et al to John Henry Meyer for four thousand dollars in sections and fractional parcels. Harriet M Frush and husband to Henry Hoover for one thousand dollars with described parcels. Saxe to John Wikkerink for six thousand dollars with listed lots and streets. J Thomas and wife to Faced Clemens for one tract on Van Buren Street and two lot addresses. Poseyvitte appears in a caveat note. Vehicle and medicinal advertisement for a cough remedy appears in the latter portion of the notice.
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O B. Blair Ette
John Henry Meyer
Harriet M. Frush
Henry Hoover
A. Ir Saxe
John Wikkerink
N. See
W. i
J. Thomas
Clemens
van Buren Street
Wabash Avenue
J. W. Morrin
Funeral planned for Manahan in Kansas after service in Baybag River area
The body of Manahan, 37, is expected to arrive in San Francisco Saturday for military funeral rites. Members of the Twenty Volunteers association plan to attend the service at First Methodist church, with a naval guard conducting the rites. Manahan, popular with his regiment, died after being wounded in action during the war, reportedly answering “I don’t know” as comrades recalled his courage.
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Rive
San Francisco
Wanabort
Pwenties Volunteer Association
Kansas Evenge
Manahan
Thames
Munahan
Fagan for Probate Judge in Topeka
W. E. Fagan announces candidacy for probate judge in Topeka. Longtime attorney since 1894, former reform school superintendent, county auditor for six years, praised for a clean record and firm stance against fee abuses. Has resided in Shawnee County for 21 years.
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Fagan
Topeka
W. E. Fagan Wocay
Statte Reform School
Lewelling
Reform School
Pagan
Shawnee County
Fainting incident on sidewalk near Lindsey's livery
W. M. Smith of 195 Van Buren street fainted on the sidewalk in front of Lindsey's livery stable this morning. He was carried into the stable unconscious. A physician was summoned and care given until he regained consciousness. The fainting was due to heart trouble and his family was later notified.
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W. M. Smith
van Buren Street
Lindsey
Bert Russell Arrested on Sel Faz Nquor Charge by Officer Goff
Local morning report notes Bert Russell was arrested by Officer Goff on a sel faz Nquor charge. The Branner School Building is set to open Tuesday morning for school use. Transfers of room fixtures from the old to the new building have continued since Friday. Superintendent Davidson said desk and bench placement in the new rooms would be completed today.
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Bert Russell
Goff
Sel Faz Nquor
Branner
Davidson
Deaths and Funerals Involving Hapgood and Sheffield
The funeral for Dr. G. H. Hapgood was held at his 519 Van Buren residence with pallbearers drawn from firemen led by Captains Perkins Robison Rhodes and Hobinson. Rev C S Sheffield, ex Madison Street Baptist pastor and former Pierce City Baptist college president, died Sunday at 04 East Eighth Street. His funeral will be Thursday at 2:30 PM from his late residence with viewing 1:20 to 2:00 PM. He leaves son Charles in Santa Fe offices and daughter Carrie in the post office.
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G. H. Hapgood
van Buren Street
Dr. Hapgood
Fire Department
Perkins
Robison
George Goodrich
Rhodes
Lewis Knott
Hobinson
C. S. Sheffield
Madison Street
East Eighth Street
Mr. Sheffield
Hochester Seminary
Heptist College
Pierce City
Public School
Atchison
American Baptist Pu'ishing Company
Kansas
Charles
Santa Fe
Carrie
Topeka and Kansas City Livestock and Produce Market Report
Market report from Topeka and Kansas City covers cattle cows hogs and sheep prices and receipts. It lists prices for butter, green unsalted lard tallow and poultry, with notes on local and Chicago markets and shipments, supplied by J.C. Goings commission merchant.
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Topeka
Kansas City
Chicago
Nax
Bob
J.C. Goings
Commission
Jerchast
East Pith Street
Totan Pechiver
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