British Hold Spion Kop as Warren Gains Tymatic Edge
London dispatch notes Jubilation over General Warren's Spionkop capture tempered by caution that Boers may recapture. Buller reports heavy casualties and Woodgate wounded. populace hopes British guns will dominate trenches. Currency and stock markets rise as war news steadies. Credible views warn of persistent challenge ahead as Carrington heads to South Africa.
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Irish Constabulary
British Reinforcements Rally for Spion Kop Clash
Pall Mall crowds await news after no announcement. Maps detail Spionkop plateau and routes to summit as General Buller plans a assault with reinforcements totaling about 12,000 inland and at sea. The British casualty tally stands at 216 killed or captured.
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Buller
Gould Benefaction for Brooklyn Y M C A Naval Branch
Miss Helen Gould donates 125000 dollars to Brooklyn naval branch Y M C A. She secures adjoining property for a new five story memorial building with mission hotel gymnasium library swimming baths and a sailor meals restaurant.
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Helen Gould
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Young Men’s Christian Association of
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Chinese minister awaits Pekin developments
The Chinese minister in London says he has no official news on the emperor's abdication from Pekin. He notes he knew something was happening but has not received formal communication. In New Orleans a conference of railroad presidents discusses a possible sale of the Mobile and Ohio line to the Illinois Central.
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London
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Associated Press
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Fish
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Russell
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Milton Smith
Unknown vessel wrecks near Fox Tail Point Bay
News from St Johns reports a large unidentified vessel went ashore at Fox Tail Point, St. George, on January 17. Spars are missing and wreckage lines the hull, but no crew or boats were found. A southeast gale forced it offshore again on Sunday and ice prevented access to the wreck.
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Fox Tail Point Bay
St. George
Diamonds stolen from Davison & Son jewelry office
Diamonds valued at about 600 dollars were stolen from the safe in the office of Joseph K Davison & Son, manufacturing jewelers in Philadelphia. The theft was discovered when the safe was opened. No entry method is known.
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Philadelphia
Joseph K Davison & Son
Davinson
American Residents Host Schley Diner Cruise Aboard Chicago
Rear Admiral Schley enjoyed a brilliant entertainment in Buenos Ayres with many British and Argentine residents present. President Roca is invited to dine with Schley on board the Chicago, marking a notable social event abroad. Washington, Kansas City convention push outlined for mid February. A committee plans to travel to Washington on Feb 16 to advocate for Kansas City's bid.
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Buenos Ayres
Schley
Roca
Chicago
Washington
Kansas City
Volunteer Forty-eighth Arrives Manila Under Colonel Duvall
General Otis reports to the war department that the transport Grant has reached Manila with the Forty-eighth Volunteer Infantry under Colonel W P Duvall in command.
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Washington
Otis
War Department
Grant
Manila
Forty-eighth Volunteer Infantry
W. P. Duvall
Bundesrath Adopts Naval Bill in Berlin
In Berlin on January 25 the bundesrath approved the naval bill amid parliamentary debate. The measure expands naval powers and outlines funding, signaling a key step in Germanys defense policy.
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Bundesrath
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