Abandonment of Spionkop Shocks London Quiet
London reports a sudden shift in South Africa news as General Buller’s forces abandon Spionkop after a brief occupation. Dispatches record Boer losses and prisoner captures, with conflicting details on casualties and reasons for retreat.
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Aplon Kop
London
Buller
Ladysmith
Splenkop
Warren
Miles
Spionkop
Spearman
Trom Buller
M. Phe
Tuchide
Buchanan
Durban
Togela
Death of Philip D Armour Jr at Montecito
Philip Danforth Armour Jr. died in Santa Barbara County California after a sudden lung congestion attack following a brief illness. He was about thirty one, born in Milwaukee, moved to Chicago with his parents in 1875, and had visited Pasadena weeks earlier for health reasons. A special train was planned for relatives from Pasadena to Santa Barbara but not used. The Armour family was not informed of his passing until shortly before.
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Coe Staline
Lnaga
Chicago
Pasadena
Phillip D. Armour
Montecito
Santa Barbara
Cal Armour
Philip D. Armour, Sr
Montécith
Philp D. H
Mr. Armour
Armour Familly
Santa Harbara
P. D. Armour, Sr
Philip Danforth Armour, Jr
Milwaukee
After an Eight Hour Law Gompers Seeks Labor Legislation
Samuel Gompers and fellow labor representatives met with the president to press for an eight hour government work day a ban on convict labor products sold across states and limits on federal court injunctions in labor disputes. He also renewed formal charges against Claude M Johnson director of the bureau of engraving and printing alleging inefficiency and partiality. similar charges had been dismissed previously after treasury department inquiry.
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Verlean Federation
Washington
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
Claude M. Johnson
Bureau of Endearing and Printing
Gorges
Johndon
Treasury Department
Shoots A Burglar at Quincy In Patrol Shadowing
Detective George Koch shot and killed an unknown swan suspected of gate burglary after the man drew a revolver. Police found burglar tools and nitro glycerine on the dead man, and a companion named Panton who arrived with him remains at large. They had registered at Moerter's hotel with H. M. Crowley and H. Rogers, and a full kit of tools, dynamite, and fuses was found.
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Quincy, Is
George Koch
Moeoter's
H. M. Crowley
H. Rogers
RAN AWAY TO MARRY BOY AND GIRL ELOPE
An Indiana couple of 15 and 18 eloped from Tren ton Wells county and headed toward Michigan to wed without parental consent. They stole a horse and buggy, believed headed to tie the knot, with angry families pursuing. Separate items report a jail escape fight in Belleville leading to a sheriff’s death, a cat attack in Decatur feared rabies, a Kokomo factory fire leaving workers injured, and a Hammond arrest for suspected revolver theft.
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Heturmin
Wabuab
Ind
Roy 'Tenwardner
Uthel
Wetzel
Whetzel
Michigan
Pro-Boer Meeting Draws Large Crowd in Chicano Leadernote
At Central Monté hall in Chicano on January 29 a pro Boer gathering drew about 8,000 attendees. Speakers linked Philippine independence to Great Britain's war on the Boers, prompting loud cheers for Transvaal and criticism of England. Darrow and Schuyler drew strong reactions as audiences urged McKinley to speak on the Filipinos.
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Landing
McKinley
Claronce Dallow
Philippines
Mitch
Transvaal Republic
Philippine
Great Britain
D. J. Schuyter
William McKinley
Schuyler
Darrow
Faipinos
Clarence
Pro-Boer Rally Sparks Wartime Debate at Hollana Society
A pro Boer meeting in Madison features Darrow denouncing war as murder and conquest while drawing parallels to the Philippines. Speakers defend Boer independence, contrast wars, and discuss peace amid heckling and sermonlike interjections. Police report a bank burglary in Madison with $8,100 stolen and silver money taken.
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Doviarea Darrow
South Africa
Philippines
Mr. Darrow
Darrow
Victoria
McWinley
Women of the Hollana Society
Red Cross
KateBtarr Kellogg
H. W. Witmath
Schuyler
Ilaland Society
Jen
Hmil C. Hirse
Bngland
Gread
Blaimarck
South
Aftica
Hank
Madson
Madison
Wis
Deer Field
Here
I. B. Fargo Company
Sense of Taste and Salt in Diets Warned by Expert
A medical analysis argues taste guides eating and digestion, urging moderation in salt and stimulants. It cites Dr. Kullogg and Professor Bunge, noting taste should signal when to stop, while excessive salt and condiments harm digestion and health. Gluttony linked to improper taste use. nitrogenous foods favored when needed.
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Kullogg
Hilm
Ithaeen
Gutrut
Bunge
Basel
Buoage
Hugh
Old farmer in Memphis cafe skims bill of fare
An elderly farmer, known for eating what is set before him, visits a Memphis cafe. The waiter presents the menu, prompting the gentleman to start at the top and work through about a third of the items. He marks spaces with a finger and quips about finishing portions as he proceeds.
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Lin
Memphis
Jim
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