Battle of Talana Hill ends with British victory at Elandslaagte
London reports describe the Talana Hill engagement from Dundee to a decisive British assault. British artillery and infantry, supported by the Thirteenth battery and Dublin Fusiliers, drive Boer defenders from Smith's hill and Talana ridge after hours of heavy fighting. Casualties and heroics, with Maj. Donegan's hospital corps aiding the wounded.
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Dundee
Talana Hill
London
Glencoe
Smith’s Hill
Donegan
Eighteenth Hussars
Dublin Fusileers
Maj. Davidson
Irish Fusiliers
Anderson
Dublin Fusiliers
King’s Royal Rifles
Hussars
Smith's Hill
Symons
British Fusiliers
Col
Gunning
Carlton
Maj
Dawkins
King
Ton Ox
King’s Royal Biles
Talana
Maima
Tatana
Boer Attacks Renewed in Ladysmith Dispatches
London reports from Ladysmith on Sunday night that a large Boer force under Commandant General Joubert and Commandant Wogan opened fire on Dundee with firing continuing. a Telegraph dispatch notes Boers about 9,000 strong under Joubert and President Kruger attacking Glencoe while Gen. Yule shifts to a stronger defensive position.
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London
Daily News
Ladysmith
Joubert
Wogan
Dundee
Daily Telegraph
Kruger
Glencoe
Yule
Battle of Elandslaagte Reports From London
War correspondents describe the Elandslaagte engagement. The Daily Telegraph notes Gen French opening at 6:30 am and captures near a train, with 37 white railway and mining officials among captives. some natives and coolies were coerced. Boers and 20 escaped captives are mentioned. British infantry, including the Manchester regiment, pressed the attack despite Mauser fire. The piece discusses discipline, Boer tactics, and explosive bullets used by the enemy.
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London
War Office
Marquis of Lansdowne
Natal
George Stewart White
Elendslaagte
Glencoe
Ladysmith
Jan H. M. Kock
Transvaal
White
Secretary of State For War
Elandstaagte
Fifth Lancers
Fifth Dragoon Guards
Imperial Light Horse
Natal Carbineer Artillery
Natal Field Battery
Devonshire Regiment
Gorden Highlanders
Manchester Regiment
French
Hamilton
Earier
Inter
Tadysanith
Lnuncers
Nevonshires
Gordon Highlanders
Jan Kock
Piet Joubert
Joubert
Elandslaagte
Daily Telegraph
Cape Colony
Tommy Atkins
London Dispatch Warns Ladysmith Risk Grows
A Ladysmith Natal dispatch dated October 4 flickers with ominous signs as no update arrives after Glen Coe advice. Gen Yule faces the main Boer army under Joubert, while Gen White may detach forces from Elandslaagte. Ladysmith now risks western attack with limited regulars and volunteers.
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London
Ladysmith
Natal
Cape Town
Glencoe
Lord Wolseley
Yules
Dundee
Yule
Joubert
George Stewart White
Elandslanete
Hunter
Elandslaagte
Dr Leyds Questions Boer War Outlook From British Telegrams
Brussels October 24 Dr Leyds Transvaal envoy in Europe says it is hard to judge battles at Glencoe and Elandslaagte from British reports. He notes his dispatches may be delayed by censorship and argues the Boer position is not as dire as English telegrams imply. He adds Boer retirement to reform is a tactic, not a defeat.
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Dr. Leyds
Brussels
Dr. Leyda
Transvaal
Europe
Glencoe
Elandslaagte
Thrifty Dama's Carload of Boxes at Funeral Wreath
A thrift minded young woman enters a car with boxes and bundles. A fellow passenger asks about a wedding and a wreath for a funeral. The wreath costs two dollars sixty, she has two twenty five, and she saves a quarter by persuading to pay the higher amount. The scene unfolds with light humor as classmates discuss the purchase.
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Detroit
Wrath rails at accusations of dishonesty
An alderman defends himself against pay allegations saying he never took money without delivering value. The Indianapolis Journal notes the captain’s bravery toward a girl in a drowning incident. Ally Sloper laments a near futile act at sea.
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Indianapolis Journal
Sloper
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Elandslangte
Elandslaagther
Wrath
Il Wind
W. L. Douglas Union
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Potter Drug & Chem, Corp
Sole Propa
Boston
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