Chinese withhold signatures amid dispute over joint note
Protests by Yangtse viceroys stall a signed Chinese joint note as court negotiators seek terms. Prince Ching is expected to sign while Li Hung Chang is rumored ill. News from northeast of Peking reports 200 Chinese killed and 800 wounded as German troops clash with Chinese forces.
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Pexix
Jan
Yang-Tse
Peking
Prince Ching
Li Hung Chang
Chang Chi Tang
China
Li Hong Chang
van Roque
van Waldersee
German Victory Over Chinese Forces At Sze Hai Kong
A German expedition attacked the Chinese at Sze Hai Kong near the Great Wall, routing defenders after a day of heavy shelling and bayonet fighting. Chinese casualties were about 200. German losses were 1 killed and 4 wounded before they withdrew toward Yen-King.
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Pexina
Sze-Hai-Kong
Lui-Tin-Fa
Yen-King
British suffer severely in Lindley clash as Boers press advance
Jan 8 report from Lespos says Boers inflict heavy losses on a small British force at Lindley. Lord Kitchener notes the event amid ongoing pursuit of De Wet, with contingents roving from Modder River to Pretoria and divisions nearby.
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Lespos
Lindley
Lord Kitchener
Knox
Lord Roberta
Modder River
Pretoria
de Wet
Heilbron
Orange
Caledon
Colomy
Vaal
Orange River
Abenoster
Burghery
Gold Mining in Georgia Stockholders Statement Issued
President J W Adams of Dahlonega Consolidated Gold Mining reports about 100000 in real estate and property donations near Dahlonega Georgia. The 120-stamp mill started May 1 shows 500 tons ore daily capacity and tests indicate richer ore as depth increases with future dividends. About 300 tons of concentrates have been treated in the chlorination plant and regular ore shipments go to the mint. Timely information also notes a warning against tragedy and praises Dr Kings New Discovery for coughs chest and lung troubles with guaranteed relief. Trial bottles free at local druggists.
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Adams
Onmattaxcoca
Jan
Dahlonega Consolidated Gold Mining Company
Dahlonega
J. W. Adams
Adama
George Long
New Straitsville
Ohio
Dr. King
Long
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Warren J. Smith & Bro
Two Firemen Die In Eastman Kodak Chemical Fire
In Rocnesten New York on January 8 a nitric acid fire at the Eastman Kodak plant destroyed the nitre building. Two firemen suffocated by fumes and several others were severely injured with likely deaths. The blaze began when nitric acid contacted the wooden floor.
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Rocnesten
N. Y
Eastman Kodak Company
Chemicala
Collision on Monongahela River Freight Line Kills Several
An engine strike on the Monongahela river division of the Baltimore and Ohio road at Anderson caused a wreck killing six or seven men and seriously injuring two others.
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Monoaxtons
W. Va
Monongahela River
Anderson
Dr King’s New Life Pills Promised Health Boost
Ad emphasizes vigor and success from improved organs and energy. Claims the pills unlock brain and body power. Sold at H.R. Palmer & Sons and W. J. Smith & Bro.'s drug stores for 25 cents.
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Lamarch
Lorder
Dr. King
H.R. Palmer & Sons
W. J. Smith & Bro
Regulations Modified After Secretary Long Request At Charleston
Board of health amends vessel inspection rules in response to moving the naval station from Port Royal. All revenue cutters and naval vessels coming from any healthy state will receive pratique without quarantine checks unless they had contact with a vessel or pigs with contagious disease.
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Board of Health
Long
Omaurestox
Jun
Naval Board
Charleston
Port Royal
United States
Rochester Orphan Asylum Fire Claims Dozens
A devastating blaze at the Rochester Orphan asylum killed between 30 and 40 residents and injured many more. The three story building housed about 75 girls in the west wing plus nurses and sick children in the hospital area. Rescue efforts by volunteers and firemen were hampered by a massive explosion and rapid fire spread, leaving a scene of heartrending loss with ambulances ferrying the injured to hospitals.
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Rochester
Asylum
Sarah Ashdown
Brad
Misa Ashdown
Ihs
Plymouth Avenue
Clark
Relief for Colds and a House Fire Tragedy Report
The ad promotes Scott emulsion cod liver oil as quick cold relief, noting rapid edge reduction and full recovery with early use. The text then covers a deadly building fire where Miss Hibbard and 23 children perished or were injured, with morgue reports of 25 children brought in and hospitals receiving survivors. It ends with a house doctoring note on Electric Bitters, praising its effects on female ailments and general weakness with a 50 cent price.
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Scott & Bowne
Pearltreet
New York
Miss Hibbard
William E. Erhardt
Herman Behan
Louis W
Negro Held After Prisoner Fights Capture in Moxtoominy
Constable Fields arrest Roland Bailey in West End for highway robbery. Bailey broke away during transport, seized a gun, and fired seven times at his captors. Davis sustained a gunshot wound in the arm. Racial tension flared as whites and blacks faced off until police arrived. Bailey’s brother and two other men among the black crowd were later arrested.
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Moxtoominy
Ala
Jan
Fields
Roland Bailey
West End
E. W. Fields
M. Davia
Escap Davis
Girl Murders and Suicide Fallout in Early Crime Report
A man named Norris Jones shot Miss Eliza Newkirk, then killed himself minutes later. Newkirk, a student at Voreh Business College, was at home when Jones came with a note and opened fire. The incident ends with Jones’s suicide as authorities investigate the case and motives. The second item notes Australia’s legislative session extending toward six months amid a surge of platform, labor, and constitutional convention debates.
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Isotaxapons
Jan
Norris Jones
Eliza Newkirk
Misa Newkirk
Voreh Business College
Jones
Miss Newkirk
Fred
Bucklens Arnica Salve Cures Sore In Ten Days
Mt Saved Mis Leg. P. A. Danforth of LaGrange Ga suffered six months with a frightful sore on his leg but Bucklenas Arnica Salve wholly cured it in ten days. For Ulcers Wounds Burns Boils Pain or Piles its the best salve. 25c. Bold by G R Palmer & Sons Warren J Smiths Bros druggists.
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P. A. Danforth
LaGrange
G.R. Palmer & Sons
Warren J. Smith
Draggirts
Florida Governor Jennings Inaugurated With Public School Support
William Jennings was inaugurated as Florida governor amid a grand ceremony. He praised state troops and naval militia, urged relief for state courts and circuit courts, and called for tax reform and a public school system expansion including night schools and free school books. He pledged broad liberal policies to develop Florida’s resources.
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Tattanasses
William Jennings
Taylor
Bloxham
Jennings
Leon Hotel
Florida
W. J. Bryan
State Supreme Court
Flor- Fan
Municipal code approved for Philippines towns and pardoned killer
The Philippines commission finished a municipal government code to take effect next week, excluding Manila and some tribal settlements. Elections are in December. Ten Pueblo residents petition for a municipality. the commission may act without petition. A district commander will appoint police and can suspend officers. Tax exemptions apply to religious, charitable, and educational properties only if not investment holdings. Municipalities will be four classes with offices by population. Jesse granted a pardon in Missouri after a case involving threats over money to editor Frank Griffin.
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Manna
Jan
The
Philippines Commission
Nct
Manila
Pueblo
Jesse
Marysville
Caleb B. Jenson
Frank Griffin
Griffin
Marysville Review
Stephens
United States May Become Involved in Panama Situation
Consul General Gadget in Panama reports from Colombia that revolutionists are approaching Panama and preparing for a likely imminent fight. The state department plans vigorous action if the city is threatened to protect American interests and fulfill treaty duties for the Isthmus of Panama.
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Washixeton
Gadget
Panama
State Department
Colombia
President McKinley III Shelters from Cold Calls in Room
Wasmxorox reports the president suffering from a cold and choosing to remain in his room for three or four days as a precaution. No cabinet meeting today and diplomatic invitations for tomorrow night are recalled. White House says the illness is not serious, just a precautionary measure. In other notes, the U.S. proposes international treaty talks with China shifting from Peking to Washington or another capital. Speaker Henderson resumed the reapportionment debate after routine business.
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Wasmxorox
Wastixoros
Jan
Henderson
House
Mrell
Pennsylvania
Hopkins
Robbers make a good haul at Green residence
The home of John W. Green at 26 Carrier Street was looted last night around 10 o clock. Burglars forced a window and took a lot of diamonds worth over 1000 dollars while the family entertained guests. Police and detectives pursued leads through the night. January crop report from Atlanta notes a valuable agricultural bulletin with commissioner talks and San Jose scale issues affecting fruit trees.
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J. W. Green
Atlanta
Jan
John W. Green
Carrier Street
Hall
Bedford
John Harris
Green
Allasta
Agricultural Department
Scott
San Jose
Typhoon and Trials Mark San Francisco Dispatches
The report recalls a United States transport Sherman caught in a December typhoon off the Japanese coast with crewed decks flooded and damage feared. In Charlotte, Joel J. Meyers restored $1,800 misappropriated funds while employed at Southern Express, with no prosecution pursued. Also noted are the funeral for Philip D. Armour and Frank Smith of the Memphis Street Railway sentenced to one year for trust violations.
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San Francisco
Jan
Sherman
Mage
Transner
Erman
Meyers
Coumem
Joel J. Meyers
Charlotte
Southern Express Company
Express Company
Surety Company
Charlotta
Champion Debaters Elected At Emory College
Emory College at Oxford announces the election of champion debaters for Phi Gamma and Few Society to represent their groups at next commencement. B A Rogers Waleska GA H B H Elder Waycross GA O L Redding Waycross GA chosen for Phi Gamma. O L Wasencraft Bookmart GA J C G Brooks Forsyth GA Stewart Roberts Macon GA chosen for Few. Rogers led Phi Gamma with a clean sweep in votes.
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Emory College
Oxford
Few
Phi Grama
Phi Gamma
Messrs
Brooks and
Roberts
Wasencraft
Brooks
Kappa Alpha
Winder Expected to Succeed St. John at Seaboard
Atlanta January 8 reports in railroad circles that John Winder former general superintendent of the Seaboard Air Line is poised to become vice president and general manager, succeeding Everett St John. Winder, born in Raleigh, began as a system general before retiring amid friction with St John.
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Atlanta
John Winder
Seaboard Air Line Railway
Everett St. John
Mr. Winder
Raleigh
Mr. St. John
Winder
Bimeslf
Seaboard
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