British Drive Boers From Colesburg and Surrounding Areas
General French’s force pressed the Boers for two days and seized Colesburg after a maneuver around their right flank. Cavalry and artillery then harassed the retreat, with several Boer guns silenced or abandoned. Reports note captured wagons and stores, minor Allied casualties, and ongoing bombardment from Ladysmith as the seventh division sails from England by January 11.
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Cape
Rensserc
Cape Colony
French
Colemburg
Colesburg
London
Daily Mail
Rensburg
Richtertang
Norvals Pont
Springfield
Colenso
Free State
Modder River
Kameolhoek
Ladysmith
Devonshire Regiment
Buller
Durban
Cape Town
England
BULLER IN TIGHT PLACE IN TAIGELA HILLS OF WAR
The Standard report says Sir Charles Warren’s division nears completion with headquarters at Estcourt. Buller faces fortified hills along 16 miles of Tugela river, with the river full flood and Boers posted with guns. The coming battle is described as the stiffest and most momentous yet.
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Dee
Bruce
London
Standard
Frere Camp
Sir Charles Warren
Estcourt
Buller
Colenso
Tagela
Springfield
Tugela
Ray of Light for England as French Routs Boers at Colesburg
French's victory at Colesburg is hailed as sound tactics, prompting calls to reinforce cavalry and mounted infantry. With 2,000 men, he presses the Boers toward the Orange River, aiming to seize bridges at Colesburg and Norval's Pont before retreating forces destroy them. The success may deter Dutch disaffection and influence strategic choices in the South Africa campaign.
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French
Sonpbox
Colesburg
South Africa
Orange River
Free State
Norval
Modder River
Buller
Newfoundland Modus Vivendi Renewal Reported Unanimous
The Times quotes a St John’s dispatch saying all political parties in Newfoundland back renewing the modus vivendi for another year with broad support in both houses by April 1. Colonists unite to aid the empire, easing fears of conflicts with France. Also reported is a U.S. immigration case where a steamship company refused to deport workers, and a convict’s contentment in jail after life sentence. The Mississippi River freezes at St Louis, halting river traffic and ferries.
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United States Immigration Bureau
Levy
Mississippi
Roland
Omana
Thomas Collins
Shorty
Graves
Collins
St. Louis
Jan
Americans Advance in Philippines Amid Casualties and Surrenders
American forces push south from Cabayo capturing 150 prisoners and four 6 pounder guns as two Americans die and four are wounded. Aguinaldo's wife and sisters surrender to Major Marsh at Bontoo with 18 Filipinos, while insurgents evacuate toward Santa Rosa. Gunboat Laguna de Bay bombarded Cabayo before disembarkation. Three thousand troops are now in Manila preparing to bolster defenses.
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Mantua
Aguinaldo
Major Marsh
Bontoo
Marsh
Manna
Twenty-ninth Infantry
Cabayo
Laguna de Bay
Santa Rosa
Silang
Calamba
Manila
San Pedro Macati
Casig
New Year's at Capital Opens Social Season in Washington
Washington crowd exceeds 2000 lining the White House gate to pay respects to the president after a bright New Year reception. 8,364 guests passed through. Army led by General Miles, Navy by Admiral Dewey. diplomatic corps featured prominently with Lord Pauncefote at the head.
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Washington
Cuba
Arctic
White House
McKinley
Army
Navy
General Miles
Corbin
Admiral Dewey
Admiral Melville
Dewey
Diplomatic Corps
Lord Pauncefote
Supreme Court
Steam Pipe Blast Kills Worker in Marsalltown
In Marsalltown Iowa two New Year accidents claim a man killed and several injured. Henry Krock miller boss at Glucose Sugar Refining Co died from severe burns after a steam pipe burst near him. Nearby, farmer W H Woodward was seriously wounded when two shotgun shells discharged while he tended a lantern in his chicken shed.
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Marswalltown
Glucose Sugar Refining Company
Henry Krock
Bath
Krock
Davenport
Marietta
Here
W.H. H.woodward
Wohlfsohn Mystery Deepens Over Fake Heiress Case
Attorney Oscar Bamberger, representing Wohlfsohn heirs in a $10,000 New York Life policy dispute, contends a Chicago impersonator is a fraud. He vows to spend $500 to uncover the truth as Mrs Maggie ONeill seeks answers. O'Brien of the insurer departed for San Diego. the fake Wohlfsohn is said to have fled to Chicago.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Oscar Bamberger
Wohlfsohn
New York
Chicago
Bamberger
Maggie O'Neill
O'Brien
Insurance Company
San Diego
Philosophers Form A Club With Western Representation
The Western Philosophical Society organized at Kansas City with delegates from Nebraska Iowa Missouri and Kansas universities. Officers elected include Dr. Frank Thilly president Dr. Olin D. Templin vice president Dr. A. R. Hill secretary treasurer and Drs. S. W. T. Patrick Cleland B. McAfee on the executive committee. The group aims to stimulate interest in philosophy and to encourage original research. A philosophical magazine will likely be founded.
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Nebraska
Iowsa
Missouri
Kansas
Kansas Orry
Western Philosophical Society
Western
Frank Thilly
Missouri University
Olin D. Templin
Kansas University
A. R. Hill
Nebraska University
W. T. Patrick
Iowa University
Cleland B. McAfee
Park College
Eden Baptist Church Explodes. Pastor, Janitor Burned
In Stromssera Nebraska a year old Eden Baptist church burned to the ground in a midnight blast caused by an acetylene explosion. Pastor Rev J L Hedbloom and janitor Mr Cowan suffered burns to hands and face while Mrs J L Johnson and her daughter Pearl were slightly injured. Loss about 3200 with 1800 insured.
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Stromssera
Neb
J. L. Johnson
Pearl
Losa
Dwellings Sent Skyward After Knoxville Explosion
An overnight sewer gas explosion in Knoxville demolishes 17 frame houses and damages several streets. No injuries reported though two women and Mrs. Margaret Jackson suffer serious nervous shock. Affected areas include nearby stables and numerous dwellings.
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Pirresureg
Knoxville
Mia
John Young
Margaret, Jackson
Markets Report Mixed Prices and Steady Cattle Trade
Chicago markets show receipts totaling 40,000 with 30,000 anticipated tomorrow and next week mixed. Wheat futures mark good and rough heavy grades at 4.20 to 4.60, light gains near 4.15 to 4.52. Cattle receipts reach 3,500 with a steady market at 4.25 to 6.60.
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Caicago
Conveyances in December 27 transfers outline Griswold Marne and Atlantic lands
Property deeds list numerous transfers including EB C Thompson to Frank O Hill in Marne, Hettie Widener to Asa Vandermast comprising parts of Griswold and Noble townships, J A Riggen to Griswold lots, and several Griswold and Atlantic area parcels sold for amounts from 250 to 1800 dollars. Several entries note specific lots, blocks, and quarter sections with multiple townships such as Massena and St. James.
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EB C Thompson
Frank O Hill
Marne
Hettie M
Widener Sthus
Asa Vandermast
Edna Two
S W Johnston
J A Riggen
Griswold
William A Mann
N R Lair
Ite
Jurgen Jones
John D Taylor
F H Crombie
John G Martin
Mary Mclnotosh
Jennie Kirkhover
Qed
Noble Two
Acember Ag
John McCrory
George H Thorley
Add Atlantic
Emma E Prather
A L Taylor
Henry Mehrmann
James
H Gherty
Massena Two
John Morton
George Schuler
Swd
CE Perkins
Delos D
George J Turner
Alexander Broadfoot
Atlantic
M R Sanders
Bessie Manville
Lucie D Metachon
Cee
Merriman
End
de Rove
St. James
Cailanan
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Harry Pillsbury
Harry A. Oates
John Lietz
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Vienna Zoological Garden
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Fine China
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