England’s Biggest Army Drawn Up For South Africa
London february 24 the house of commons heard sir winston wednesday that britain will deploy 180000 regulars 7400 canadians and 26000 south african volunteers in south africa along with 233000 total troops and 452 guns the vast force far exceeds any prior british field army. transport and supply shortages slow reinforcement and roberts and kitchener coordinate a massive effort to hold cape colony and relieve ladysmith as fleet refits continue and new warships are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
A. m
Wyndham
House of Commons
Great Britain
South Africa
Wellington
Waterloo
Tenihus
Generala
Cape Colony
Cape
Buller Crosses Tugela Again In Fresh Advance
London reports that General Buller has crossed the Tugela River at three points and fighting continued all day. The St James Gazette cites good authority for the advance while the War Office has no confirmation of Buller’s movements, though it doubts nothing in the Gazette’s account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
St James
Sayant
Buller
Tugela River
War Office
Se James
British Occupy Prieska in Cape Colony Campaign
British force with artillery reports occupying Prieska on the Orange River and encamped there. Prieska lies 106 miles below Orange River station and west of Kimberley Storkstroom. A letter from Alinamonth notes the Hoers reopened the Berghersdorp line as Stormberg supplies ran short. The burghers’ camp has moved back to Stormberg heights, still held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prieska
Cape Town
Orange River
Orange River Station
Kimberley
Storkstroom
Cape Colony
Alinamonth
Berghersdorp
Stormberg
Stormberg Heights
Casualties at Spion Kop Listed By War Office
London reports the War Office completed a casualty list for Spion Kop naming 215 missing from various regiments, including 187 Lancashire Fusiliers. The note adds that General Buller may plan another Ladysmith relief, and cites a German officer's view on Boer strength. It also covers clothing upgrades, clerical movements, and domestic discontent with government policy amid limited war news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulle
Ladysmith
War Office
Tugola
Spronkop
London
Spion Kop
Lancashire Pusiliers
Buller
Hanover
Glasgow
Canon Farmer
Pretoria
Bodies on special train carry Lawton Logan Armstrong
The special train bearing the remains of Major General Henry W. Lawton Major John A. Logan and Surgeon Major Armstrong leaves San Francisco for their resting places this afternoon. The caskets are borne on flag draped gun caissons by twelve NCOs and flanked by family members including Mrs Lawton and Mrs Logan in carriages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawton
Logan
Armstrong
San Francisco
Henry W. Lawton
John A. Logan
Third Artillery
Bryan in Portsmouth New Hampshire Speech Draws Large Crowd
William J. Bryan made a brief stop in Portsmouth New Hampshire en route from Portland to Concord. A large crowd greeted him at the station as a Jeffersonian Club committee conducted him to Philbrick's trail where he spoke for forty minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
N. H
William J. Bryan
Portland
Concod
Jeffersonian Club
Philbrick
Maud Gonne Misses Police Court Appearance
New York reports Maud Gonne did not appear in police court today. Philip Von Kuhl was arrested tonight for annoying her but was discharged after she sent a note to the magistrate expressing uncertainty over the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip von Kuhl
New York
Mraud Gonne
Goebel Crisis Looms as Kentucky Legislature Convenes
London Kentucky reports rising tension as Governor Goebel faces threats and militia guards his office. Soldiers stockpile cartridges at the Capitol while Governor Taylor isolates himself. The Kentucky House records are recovered after militia seizure, and London prepared as a temporary legislative venue with local option history shaping its role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Appeals
Bradley
Goebel
Colter
Taylor
House of Representatives
Edward Legh
Colier
Capitol
Governor Taylor Appeals to President Over Kentucky Contests
Governor Taylor appeals to President McKinley after reviewing Kentucky contest actions from December inauguration through January legislature. He cites official county board election figures and state board reports, condemns the contested joint board delays, and notes chaotic scenes at the state capitol. He sent a long telegram to the president seeking federal intervention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tory
Kentucky
State Board
State Board of Elections
Igied
Joint Combat Board
Goetel
Tontest Board
Taylor
Commonwealth
Mmajesty
United States
Teylor
MacKinley
Cotton prices and Alabama court decisions headline Alabama news
In Montgomery on February 1 reports show cotton selling around eight cents a pound with sales of 100 bales. Fertilizer use climbs, signaling potential overplanting. Alabama Supreme Court hands down numerous decisions, reversing and affirming multiple appeals across counties. Mobile and Ohio Railroad orders fifteen locomotives and 500 freight cars to expand services and speed up delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
W. S. Thompson
Johnstons & Hammond
Alabama Supreme Court
Supreme Court of Alabama
McClellan
C. J
Henry Ethridge
State of Alabama
Pike Circuit Court
Steven Welch
Henry Circuit Court
Haralson
J—O D. Street
A. G. Henry, Jr
Marshall Chancery Court
J. K
Annistonetty Court
John A. Lancaster
Josiah Morris & Co
Lmore Chancery Court
Daniel Thomas
Montgomery City
Enza Brunson
Crenshaw Circuit Court
Dan Elder
appPeal
Bullock Circuit Court
Shanpe
Ruffin Dunston
Geneva Circuit Court
I. R. Jones
A. K
Chenault
Talladega
E. H. Douglass
Executrix
City Council
Montgomery Chancery Court
Allen P Howlson
E. E Jackson
Chilton Chancery Court
E. Jackson
Allen P. Howlson
Dowdell, J
W. I. Wellman
Ruffin
Geneva
George H. Belley
Renshaw
Mobile and Ohio Railroad Company
Rogers Locomotive Works
Excitement at Marengo County Democratic Convention
A Demopolis report says Marengo county Democrats held a tense convention with J C Webb named temporary chairman. A clash erupted between South and North Marengo factions as a pistol fired at the chairman, but no injury occurred. S. G. Woolf and J. W. Williams were nominated for the legislature, with votes for Senator Morgan and Ponte named for agriculture commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
North Marengo
Birmingham
Ala
Spelal
Demopolis
Marengo County
J C Webb
South Marengo
M N. Miller
Congress
Webb
G. Woolf
J. W. Williams
Senator Morgan
Ponte
Horrible Death of a Lady Sallie Soisson Fire Fatality
Miss Sallie Soisson a 25 year old Birmingham woman was found dead in a charred room after a home accident. Her mother discovered the burned body with one leg gone and clothing consumed. The floor was burning where the incident occurred. Fainting spells are suspected to have led to her clothing catching fire at an open grate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Soisson
Birmingham
Ala
Riverside
Sallie Soisson
Misa Soleson
Defense Arguments Resume in Gaynors and Greens Case
New York February 1. The hearing on the three Gaynors and B D Greene, accused of involvement with Captain Oier in the Savannah trade, was resumed before Commissioner Bblelde. Defense counsel argued. proceedings continue tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Com_missioner
New York
Gaynors
B D. Greene
Oierin M. Carter
Savannah
Bblelde
Allen Analyzes Gage Report and Silver Policy Debate
In Washington a January senate session centers on Secretary Gage's dealings with National City bank. Senator Allen leads the discussion with financial questions, while Daniel of Virginia argues against gold standard measures favoring bimetallism. New officers Rawlins and Pettigrew bring procedural items as debates touch silver parity and treasury relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Allen
Nebraska
Gage
National City Bank of New York
Daniel
Virginia
Daniel M.ransdell
Indiana
Charles G. Bennett
New York
Mr. Rawlins
Utah
House of Representatives
Frye
Rawlins
Pettigrew
Philippine Commission
Mr Pettus
Alabama
Secretary of the Navy
Court of Claims
Finance Committee
Secretary of the Treasury
National City Bank
Hanover National Bank of New York
W A. Hepburn
Stillman
Treasury Department
Treasury
Democratic Party
House Bill
Aldrich
Mr. Daniel
United States
Mr. Aldrich
Mr. Alarieh
Albirich
Rhode Island
America
Death of Edith E Leppert Aged Ten In City
Edith E Leppert daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Leppert died recently at home. Funeral services will be held today at 3 PM from the residence, with burial at Westview. The Leppert family has many friends in the city and neighbors express regret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Leppert
Edith E. Leppert
Pesidienes
Formwalt
Leppert
Dane
Terpega
Weatview
Sibley Joins Expansion Crowd Faces Old Associates
Washington February 1 Representative Joseph Sibley of Pennsylvania attacked Democratic colleagues over expansion in a fiery speech that sparked floor and gallery roars. The debate touched mediation in the Transvaal war, lynching in the South, and the Hawaii jury law as attention shifted to the deficiency bill and Indian appropriation measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Joseph Sibley
Pennsylvania
Sibey
South
Hawaii
House
City Introduces Three New Clerks and Start Dates
Yesterday three new clerks began their city service with B C Bosche taking over as clerk to the city recorder and assisting in license inspection tax committee duties and hospital inspector duties. George Saxe moved to the waterworks office while Graham West and George Beauchamp succeeded C A Agans and J A Caldwell as tax assessor clerks. Rel and Adams departed the tax collector office last night on an order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B & Bosche
Graham West
George Beauchamp
B. C. Bosche
George Saxe
City Recorder
Lcense
Grady Hospital
Recorder
C. & Agans
J. A. Caldwell
Messrs. Rel and
Adams
Cascarets Cure Liver Trouble And Relieve Digestive Woes
An article likens liver health to an entire body's harmony and urges Cascarets Candy Cathartic as the remedy. It claims cleansing the liver restores regular digestion, supports bowel function, and improves stomach, heart, and brain alignment. The ad-style piece promotes the product from Sterling Remedy Co, Chicago, with a note about the genuine label CCC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
New York
Taylor's Actions Discussed and Constitutional Clash
Frankfort reports detail Senator Joe Blackburn en route as Democrats rally around Goebel after the assassination attempt. Critics say Governor Taylor lacks power to adjourn the legislature and call it a usurpation, with Wheeler urging accountability. The legislature will reconvene in Frankfort, not London, under Goebel's governorship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Taylors
Concresarian Wheeler
First District
London
Hig
Goebel
Williams Case Up Today In U S Court Hearing
Pegleg Williams known as Williams, a writ of habeas corpus petitioned by attorney R J Jordan, faces a hearing today before Judge Newman in a notable case. Williams argues the emigration act violated state law, a point likely to dominate the proceedings amid expected large attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pegleg Williams
Willams
Newman
Williame G
R. J. Jordan
Lars
Williams
Mio
Also Mentioned on This Page
England
Seruger
Steyn
Navy Yards
Associated Press
Devonport
Joubert
Iit
Churchill
Winston
Pfettermaritzburg
Tugela
Miles
O. O. Wiard
Buffalo
N.Y
Spion Exop
Bryan
New Hampshire
Maud Gonne
Gobbel
Laurel County
Peter Jackson
Laurel
Biick
Laurel County Acauemy
Thi Academy
WounLits
Luschuyl
Counry
Gluy
Theiy Chlinen Heise
Louis- Ville
Ubls
Clay
Leslie
Mounain
W. F. Brown
Hood
Sibley
Free Silver
Transvaal
Wit. Shafroth
Colorado
Holland
South African Republic
Talvert
South Carolina
Linney
North Carolina
Louisiana
Texas
Cocaran
Missouri
Louisiane Purchase
Philippines
Aibley
New
Missoura Tou
Porta Rico
Philippian Archipelago
Mr Sibiey
Avery
Seil
Cuba
Saul
David
Jeffferson
Jackson
Polk
Buchanan
China
Uberty
Sibiey
Klutz
Griggs
Georgia
Weeks
Michigan
Young
Wise
Hitt
Alingts
Nashville
Tenn
C&c
Bewa
Tanner & CO
Gould
Decatur Street
Der
J H. Harwell
Tax Committee
Jon Malone
Grove
Paris Medicine Co
St. Louis
Davis
Kitche
Savannah Ga
Tulumba
Temassrea
Sarda
Delat
Andalusia
Maine
Asingly
Jaco
Whitehall
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!