British Claims of Boer Reverses Denied in London Dispatches
London reports deny rumors of British disasters in Natal and Tugela area as General Buller lists casualties. Pretoria notes Boer missteps at the Tugela and a minor British loss, while Durban reports the German consul denying odious British conduct claims. Kimberly bombarded again.
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Natal
Pretoria
London
Berlin
Paris
Buller
England
Warren
Tugela River
Tugela
War Office
Durban
Dundonald
Ladysmith
Colenso
Alleged Burglar Arrested in Urbana Wabash Depot Theft
Nicholas Knorr, formerly at the Big Four shops in Urbana, was arrested Monday evening by Captain Showalter and Officer Hawley on a charge of burglarizing the Wabash depot. He claimed he was forced to kick the depot door and hide. A preliminary hearing was held, and Magistrate Sims bound him over to the March grand jury with $2,000 bond. he remained jailed for inability to post.
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Urbana
Nicholas Knore
Nicholas Knorr
Showalter
Hawley
Big Four
Miller
Sims
March
Tie
Turkey thieves abroad catch Mahomet buyer
George Miller, a Mahomet chicken buyer, paid $14 for a flock of turkeys from two men who arrived Monday morning. A neighbor, Mr Crosby, reported his own turkeys stolen Sunday night and identified a white gobbler among the birds. The suspects fled the town and are being hunted.
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George Miller
Mahomet
Miller's
Crosby
Local Social Figures Attend Charleston Event
The article notes visitors and hosts in Charleston with Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Swearingen of Champai and Mr. and Mrs. Lucien Wheatly hosting guests including W. Busey and spouse.
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Charleston
A. G. Swearingen
Champai
W. Busey
Arbart
Lucien Wheatly
Entertaining Friends and Dedication at Chenovia Pipe Organ
Their Honor Mr and Mrs Wheatly host a forty guest evening party this Friday. A separate event by Mr and Mrs Wheatly is planned for Monday evening. Chenova Illinois saw the Presbyterian church dedicate a new pipe organ with a recital drawing a large audience and praised performances by local talent.
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Chenova
Ill
Presbyterian Church
This Place
Quay Case Senate Adverse Report Heads to Vote
In Washington on January 23 the privileges and elections subcommittee reported five to four in favor of excluding Matthew S. Quay from the Senate. The minority report contends Quay is entitled to a seat until the next Pennsylvania legislature meets.
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Washington, D. C
Quay
Senate
Privileges and Elections Committee
Pennsylvania
Matthew S. Quay
Casto Aims Isthmian Federation To Control Canal
Caracas January 23 President Casto of Venezola pushes a federation of Venezuela Ecuador and Colombia with Panama as capital to seize control of the isthmian canal. He has pledges from Ecuador and Colombian liberal leaders though war with the Colombian government is considered likely.
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Casto
Venezuela
Caracas
Venezola
Ecuador
Colombia
Panama
Isthmian Canal
Castro
Columbian Liberal Party
Local Police Clear Streets After Curfew
Several men were detained by police Monday night. Officer Kline found a bicycle on Nedl street after curfew and took it to the city building for owner H. J. Leidenbeker who lives northwest of town. Leidenbeker reported his valuable robe stolen from his buggy on Hill street near Neil Saturday night.
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Kline
Nedl Street
H. J. Leidenbeker
Hill Street
Neil
Roberts Case Called Up Delivers Constitutional Eligibility Speech
In Washington on January 23, Chairman Taylor of the investigation committee called up the Roberts case and opened with a speech asserting the case hinges on lawful governance. He argued Roberts lacked eligibility under the constitution both by express language and by implication.
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Iman Taylor
Washington, D. C
House
Taylor
Investigation Committee
Roberts
Two Ships Collide in Vineyard Sound
In dense morning fog near Nobska Massachusetts two large steamers collide, one possibly the Metropolitan liner Herman Winter and the other the Ardanhu. the Ardanhu sinks and tugs are sent to investigate and assist.
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Vinyard Sound
Nobska
Mass
Herman Winter
Vineyard Sound
Police block Olga Nethersole play Sapho at first offense
May Stop Nethersole's May New York Jan 23 The police decide to stop Olga Nethersole's play Sapho the moment it becomes offensive to public morals Yellow Fever at Havana Havana Jan 23 Nine cases of yellow fever were reported here today.
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Havana
Politician Dunlap Senate Plan Faces Obstacles
Rumors probe a potential Dunlap senate term with a district swap to Col. Warner for a future house seat. The arrangement hinges on Dunlap winning district leverage and Warner stepping aside, but opposition from Warner’s allies and legislative timing may derail the plan. The News notes politics remains unpredictable as bosses scheme.
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Dunlap
Lican
Colon
Warner¢ C.aire
Senate
Col. Warner
Congress
Warner
Mr. Dunlap
Mice and Men
Mahomet Pleasure Park Sold to Urbana Buyer
D. F. Brash of Urbana purchases the Mahomet Pleasure Park from E. C. Mikel of Downs. The 20 acre wooded site south of Mahomet includes boats and fixtures for boating and fishing on the Sangamon. Brash plans improvements and to run the park in an up to date style next season. trade handled by D. A. Murphy who had leased the park last season.
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D. F. Brash
Urbana
E. C. Mikel
Downs
E. F. Mikel
Mahomet
Sangamon
Brash
D. A. Murphy
Wrestling With a Problem at Avenue School Board
An Avenue school board debate centers on a teacher enforcing desk cleanup rules after a pupil was sent home and, upon the father’s return with rough language, the issue is slated for discussion at the next meeting. The month also notes articles by Charles A Briggs on Christianity and warnings about science bubbles, plus college baseball scheduling and Wabash’s railcar loading boost.
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Avenue School
Board of Education
Wabash Granted Car Handling Privilege To Ease Shortage
The Wabash gains the right to handle fifty cars daily under an agreement delivering direct to a point on the New York Central line. The new cars ease Wabash shortages as many are sent to Chicago for eastern loading, while others are used to load cotton at Tolono from the Illinois Central.
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Decatur
New York Central
East
St. Charles
Maison
Chicago
Tolono
Illinois Central
Champaign County Taxes Set For Collection With Four Townships Absent
Tax books for all Champaign County townships except Raymond Tolono Urbana and Champaign were ready for delivery to collectors this morning. Most have been turned over and the remaining sets should be ready by Thursday night. Increases in assessed personal property drive higher totals, with road and bridge levies rising by percentage. Next year may see reductions to offset the levy. The table lists the year’s totals excluding railroad and delinquent taxes.
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Raymond
Tolono
Urbana
Champaign
Becaus
Catamount Not Captured In Dhine Chase
Mahomet Illinois January 23 The great catamount chase yielded few results with only sighting of the beast and multiple dead dogs among fifty to sixty hunters and seventy hounds. The animal evaded shooting distance and attacked near the timber leaving hunters footsore and weary. The chase to be resumed later.
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Komet
Mahomet
Champaign County
Distressed Kentucky Referred By Rector McCready
A Frankfort prayer day unfolds with services at the Episcopal church as Rector McCready pleads for mercy for Kentucky Governor and General Assembly. Union services and ministerial addresses planned, amid a somber political climate.
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Kentucky
McCready
Frankfort
Colson
Episcopal Church
General Assembly of
Hold Planned for Gesture Event At Local Hall
A community gesture event is scheduled to be held at the local hall this month. Organizers invite residents and groups to participate, with activities emphasizing charity and partnership.
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