Unanimous Interest Grows in Atlanta Battlefield Park
The movement to establish a military park at the Atlanta battle site gains broad support among old Confederates and Union veterans alike. T. E. Niles of The New York Mall and Express visited Atlanta to review literature and inspect the proposed site, signaling nationwide enthusiasm. Two committees that left Atlanta last night plan to return home Thursday.
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Congress
Atlanta
T. E. Niles
New York
Seaboard Plan Push Set After Court Favorable Orders
New York January 4 Predent John Skelton Williams says Seaboard Air-Line reorganization bonds will be issued to raise 9 650 000 in four percent notes for exchanges and extensions. Funds will retire bonds and finance stock swaps with Florida Central and Peninsular Georgia Alabama and other lines. Williams asserts earnings cover fixed charges with a 400 000 to 500 000 surplus. Thomas F Ryan opposes plan and Seaboard Investment Company plans incorporation in South Carolina to handle related property interests.
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Seaboard Air
Florida Central and Peninsular
Georgia
Alabama
Durham
South Carolina
Hamlet
Seaboard
Seaboard All-Ling Syndicate
Williams Enys
Thomas F Ryan
Willams
Seaboard Investment Company
Seaboard Air-Line
Value of the Plant estate filed in probate court
Judge Kyrde Harlson, executor of the will of Henry B Plant, filed papers in New Haven probate court. The estate is valued at $15,962,500, covering all assets except real property in Florida, which remains subject to appraisal and inventory in that state.
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New Haven
Conn
Kyrde Harlson
Henry B Plant
Preference Over Mortgage in Insolvent Railroads Ruling
United States Supreme Court hands down two decisions on the right of preference over mortgage holders of insolvent railroads. The first involves Southern Railway Company and Carnegie Steel Company, linked to the Richmond and Danville Railroad’s rail purchases prior to receivership. Justice Harland affirms the lower court, holding Carnegie’s claim of priority as tied to running expenses.
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United States Supreme Court
Washington
Harland
Southern Railway Company
Carnegie Steel Company
Hichmond and
Danville
Southern
Carnegie Company
Danville Company
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Kentucky Governor Taylor and Blackburn Contested Seat
In Frankfort on January 29 the contested Kentucky gubernatorial race nears a decision as evidence closes. Officials rehearse claims of illegal elections, troop use, and duties of lawmakers tied to Blackburn and Taylor. Testimony recalls tissue jets and alleged military interference. arguments resume and a board ruling is anticipated within a week.
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Frankfort
United States
Blackburn
Taylor
Ilegally
Kentucky
George J Brown
Louisville
Honest Election League
Bradiey
Junge
Loweville
Bradley
Aaron Kohn
Kohn
Steamer Delays and City Waterworks Reported
Owing to heavy gales and rough seas, most liners arriving at New York are overdue by from one to five days as of January 12. The Anchor liner Ethio pia and Allen One’s State of Nebraska are among ships delayed with no sighting or communications yet. In Mobile, the city takes possession of a new waterworks system costing 528600, and in Pittsburg a mill explosion kills one fireman with about a dozen injured.
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New York
Ethiopia
Glasgow
Allen
Nebraska
Mobile
Iggor Bush
M. T Lewman & Co
Pittsburg
Steel Department
Phillips, Nimick & Co
West Carson Street
Simon Holland
England Admits Defeat In Natal War Coverage
Long dispatch analyzes British setbacks at Ladysmith and Tugela, naming officers from Lancashire Fusiliers Second Middlesex and Second Lancashire. It notes heavy losses, calls for shifting focus to the Free State, and reports press mood on Buller’s retreat and the need for fresh troops and possible conscription.
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W. Grimslle
Hicks
G. B. French
Lancashine Fusiliers
G. A. Carton
Royal Lancashire
Power-Ellis
Thornycroft
Mounted Infantry
Buller Wires Fom Spearman
Firth Dividle
Mounted
Epienkop
Ladysmith
Kopjes
Natal
Free State
Buller
Lee
Fredericksburg
Tugela
St James
South Africa
Westminster Gazette
White
Cape
the Globe
Pall Mall Gazette
Ladyamlth
Majuba
Roberts
Pretoria
Evening Standard
War Office
Admiralty
St. James
Fgé
Chincee Manderin
St James Gazety
Cuba
Kimberley Bombardment Continues Amid City Fire
The Times reports from Modder River dated January 26 that Kimberley’s bombardment is now aimed at inhabited parts of the town rather than fortifications. Between midnight and 4 am, 145 shells were fired, likely Transvaal-made. one child was killed and four others injured.
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Action Houses
Tugoia
Kimberley
London
Times
Modder
Transvaal
Le yds Denies M c rum and Davis Missions In Berlin
Berlin January 29 Dr Leyds says he knows nothing of missions by Mr Macrum or Mr Webster Davis and has no peace message. He doubts any moves to press President McKinley and argues the Transvaal seeks full independence and sea access. Berlin crowds greet him at the Pabst hotel as Boer claims of success draw excitement.
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Macrum
Davis
Berlin
Associated Bress
Lepda
Webster Davis
McKintey
Great Britain
Transvaal
Pretoria
Montagu Withe
United States
Ropar
Ladysmith
Leyds
England
Mozambique
Pabst
Tageblatt
Dr Leyda
Charles J. Macrum
Paris
McKinley
Dr Leyds
Steyn and Kruger Meet in Pretoria Visit
President Steyn of the Orange Free State and A Fischer arrive in Pretoria to meet President Kruger and are greeted by officials and cheering crowds. The Volk stem credits the Free State for shaping the Transvaal’s stance in the ongoing struggle.
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Orange Free State
Kruger
Transvaal
Pretoria
Steyn
Fischer
Executive Council
Reilroad
Volkstem
Free State
Queen to deliver colorless speech referencing war brief
London reports indicate the queen will deliver a colorless address at Parliament, with a brief war reference and praise for fallen and serving soldiers. The session is not expected to spark major changes, while foreign relations remain cordial and imperial unity praised amid troop moves to South Africa.
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London
Associated Press
Great Britain
South Africa
Samoa
Stead Sends Open Letter to Commons Speaker
William T. Stead writes an open letter to the Speaker of the House of Commons, asking William Court Gully to address claims that a colonial secretary was whitewashed in a wartime statement. The missive urges formal clarification and accountability from Parliament.
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Biltor
London
William T. Stead Hes
House of Commons
Willam Court Quily
War Coverup Allegations Against Colonial Secretary and 1897 Inquiry
The text accuses a conspiracy of falsehoods by select committees of 1897 and a later House of Commons coverup. It argues the war and actions were intended to conceal truth and wash the colonial secretary’s role, urging formal inquiry into the correspondence with the chartered company to uncover dishonor in Parliament.
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Jane
South Africa
Select Committees
House of Commons
Parliament
Berlin press scores British in war dispatches
German newspapers view South African news as negative for Britain. National Zeitung calls Ladysmith position untenable and re enforcements needed. Lokal Anzeiger reports Spionkop defeat may affect the war. Kreuz Zeitung warns the war effort risks collapse and gods distract Britain. Vossische Zeitung criticizes the failed operation and sinking prestige.
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England
Berlin
South Africa
National Zeitung
Ladysmith
Esther Lora Roberts
Lokal Anzeiger
Spionkop
Kreuz Zeitung
Vossische Zeitung
Mammoth Pro Boer Meeting Denounces War in New York
A mammoth pro Boer gathering at Grand Central Palace voiced sympathy for the South African republic and urged funds for Boer wounded. Ex Judge Van Hoesen presided with over a hundred vice presidents of the New York committee to aid the united republics. Letters from governors and senators were read and resolutions passed urging arbitration and support for Boer freedom. The meeting included calls to inform the British ministry of American sentiment.
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New York
Grand Central Palace
George M van Hoesen
United Repubies
Charles Thomas
Colorado
George H Perry
Grand Rapids
McKinley Asked to Mediate in Global Crisis
Boston January 29 The American Fence Society directs an appeal to President McKinley urging U S mediation between Great Britain and the Transvaal under the Hague principle of good offices as a humane, peaceful settlement. Jerlin January 29 A Lisbon semi official dispatch denies Boer forces crossing Mozambique frontier, stating the report is unfounded.
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American Fence Society
Boston
American Pelice Society Today
McKinley
United States
Great Britain
Transvaal
Mozambique
Jerlin
Lisbon
Man Found Dead in Michigan Bath Tub
In Grand Rapids Michigan professor A Leflamboy magnetic healer was found dead in a bathtub. His body appeared narboiled with flesh fallen from the bones upon removal. His brother George lay unconscious on the bathroom floor and has not yet recovered.
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Michigan Town
Grand Rapids
Mich
A. Leflamboy
George
Phelps Shows Improvement At Yale Amid Pneumonia
Attending physician Dr Gilbert at Yale Law School reports Edward J Phelps, former minister to England, has shown notable recovery after severe pneumonia. Hopeful signs persist, but the crisis may take several days to pass.
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New Haven
Conn
Gilbert
Edward J Phelps
Yale Law
Helen Gould gives 5000 to Berea College fund drive
At the Alumni Club meeting in New York Miss Helen M Gould announced a five thousand dollar gift toward the million and a half fund for Berea College Kentucky. Rev William Goodell Frost said half the target had already been subscribed.
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Kentucky College
New York
Union Theological Seminary
Denis
William Goodell Frost
Berea College
Kentucky
Helen M Gould
McGovern Wins in Round at Balmore Boxing Card
Terry McGovern kayoed Jack Ward of Newark in two minutes and five seconds at the Burkele Club bout in Balmore. The fighters were scheduled for twenty rounds but McGovern dominated from the start landing rights to the jaw and kidneys before Ward fell asleep at the bell.
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Balmore
Terry McGovern
Jack Ward
Newark
Tonfeht
Ward
McGovern
Swenty Hounds To A Draw In Buffalo Boxing Card
In Buffalo on January 2 a 20 round bout ended in a draw between Eddie Conor St J and Jack Daly of Wilmington Delaware. Earlier Jim Hall the Australian and Tom two opponents also fought to a draw at the Opera House in Murphysboro.
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Buffalo
Olympic
Eddie Conor St J
Jack Daly
Wilmington
Delaware
Hall
Dixon
Murphysboro
Jim Hall
Fueiee Opera House
British Consul Causes Break in Senate Debate Over Boers
In Washington January 29 special report says friendly elements in Congress press to revive a December sympathy resolution for the Boers and push arbitration ideas. Sen Mason aims to pull the resolution from foreign relations, House members consider minister to the South African republic, while British consul Van Sittart faces recall amid criticisms by Mason and others.
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Jos
Ohl
Washington
Congress
Senate
Mason
Committee On Foreign Relations
Wale
Hazue
Montagu
Hay
Arion
Hague
British consul attack sparks Senate dispute over mediation
The British consul’s remarks drew sharp rebuke from Senators Mason Hoar and Lodge. They condemned the attack on an American senator and questioned mediation amid the Boer War. Debate focused on whether to refer the issue to the Foreign Relations Committee and potential revocation of the consul’s exequatur.
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Mason
Mr. Mason
America
Great Britain
State Department
Senate
United States
Hoar
Committee On Foreign Relations
Tha
Huar
Transvaal
Lodge
Evon
Platt
Connecticut
United States Senate
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Keftney
Goebel
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Whiress’ Story
Sayp
Lancashire Fusiliers
B. W. Scott- Moncrief
C. W. Savilie
R. Deb Burton
G. W. Bentley
Middlesex
W. Banbach
A. Dykes
J. A. Nixon
G. R. Stephens
Lancashires
Woodgate
Dangerously
F. M. Carlton
A. W. Forster
J. W. Baldwin
R. A. Bettington
Howard
Thornycroft’s Mounted Infantry
Coleman
Imperial Light Infantry
Dundonald
Lord Dundonald
Levir
Stead
Leiter
Horsford
Mammoth
Phelps
Helen Gould
Brien
Jon Him
Hale
Kruger’s Republic
van Stuarts
Mason R
New Orleans
Hood
Charly Bover
Glens Falls
Pitle Cate Iver
Dr. Tanner & Co
Make
United Agency Co
Seymour Building
the Apollinaris Co. Ld
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Smith
Macon
Sgr
Roy
Hillard
Anne Smith
Hitlard
Gonta
Low Stanford
T'llard
Hilard
Tom Willams
Lucille
Texas
Napier
Carter
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