Buller Again Marches to Ladysmith Relief
London reports suggest Gen Buller may have recrossed the Tugela for a third attempt to relieve Ladysmith. Dispatches indicate heavy firing near Potgieters Drift and Colenso, with rumors of a crossing and reinforcements, while official word remains unconfirmed and cautious.
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Buller
Ladysmith
London
Tugela
War Office
Spearman
Lord Dundonald
Hanger’s Poort
Potgietegs Drift
Colenso
Daily Chronicle
Buller Killed and Roberts Taken Prisoner in Boer War
Telegraphic dispatches report Lord Roberts as prisoner and Gen Buller killed with nine thousand British dead and seven thousand captured. A Spearman's Camp note says exchange of messages between Buller and White forces and plans for relief with a large convoy. Boers repaired the Tugela bridge at Colenso to allow cavalry passage.
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Modder River
New Boshof
Lord Roberts
Buller
London
Daily Telegraph
Spearman
White
Muller
Tugela
Colen- 80
Ladysmith Garrison Cheered by Piller Guns
Heliograph dispatch from Signal Hill reports the garrison cheered by Gen. Piller’s guns. The outcome of the engagement is unknown as Boers mass near Ladysmith and move another gun toward Surprise Hill. Health of the garrison improves.
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Ladysmith
Signal Hill
Piller
Surprise Hill
New Zealanders join sweep along Boer hills in Cape front
Rensburg reports New Zealanders, Remington pushers and life guards marching along hills beside the British right flank. One kopje held by Boers is rushed with light resistance and a New Zealander wounded. Boer retreat in the distance as British cavalry appear. Roberts reports progress from Cape Town with trenches nearing the enemy gun battery and enemy pressure shifting on multiple fronts.
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Rensburg
Remington Pusdes
Life Guards
London
War Office
Lord Roberts
Cape Town
Fire in St. Louis Kills One Fireman and Injures Eight
A major blaze in St. Louis on February 5 destroyed property valued between 1 and 2 million dollars across parts of three blocks. One firefighter, Charles Mappes, was killed. eight others injured, with one likely fatally. Dozens of buildings including Penny & Gentle and Schaper Bros. were damaged or destroyed. Injured firefighters and workers were buried under walls as the flames spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Charles Mappes
Penny & Gentle’s
Schaper Bros
People’s House
Johnson Bros. Drug Co
Schisler- Cornelia Seed Co
Plant Seed Co
Krenning Glass Co
Bassett Plumbing Co
Deer Bros
Famous
Mueller Block Commission Co
Diel Bros
Nelson Distilling Co
McLain & Alcorn Commission Co
Hake & Son
Benton & Co
Bauer Flour Co
William Bock
John Karp
Geo. W. Durand
John Hanmore
J. Adams
Mike Hannon
John Judge
Harry Bridge
August Roeber
Fire at Benedict basket factory injures six in Chicago
Fire at the John S. Benedict basket factory on North Green Street injured four firefighters and two spectators. Capt. William Bergman suffered a broken leg and severe burns, with others hurt including Frank Nigg Martin Geary and Paul Baungarten. A porch collapse across the street injured Mrs. Rhea Wagadel and Sophie Kolomba. Bergman Geary Baungarten and Nigg were trapped by a collapsing floor but rescued. The building, filled with lumber and machinery, burned completely with $16000 in losses and no insurance.
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Chicago
John S. Benedict
North Green Street
William Bergman
Frank Nigg
Martin Geary
Paul Baungarten
Rhea Wagadel
Sophie Kolomba
Bergman
Geary
Baungarten
Nigg
Governor Johnston Narrowly Wins Russell County
Reports from Birmingham indicate Gov Johnston carried Russell county by a slim margin while Winston county reports are unclear. A U S Senate tally shows Morgan with 19 votes to Johnston’s 16 in a joint ballot. Ex Congressman Howard the Populist likely wins Marshall county. In Indiana Charles Morris of Muncie was found injured beside a railroad track and died at Englewood Union hospital.
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Birmingham
Ala
Johnston
Russell County
Winston County
Winston
United States
Morgan
Gov
Howard
Marshall County
Chicago
Charles Morris
Muncie
Ind
Englewood Union Hospital
Morris
Indiana
Spencer Banking Co. in Thompsonville Shows Heavy Liabilities
Thompsonville Connecticut February 5 The financial statement of the R D and Robert E Spencer Banking Co which suspended January 23 lists liabilities of 105177 and assets of 10825 indicating a severe financial shortfall and near collapse.
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Thompsonville, Conn
R. D. & Robert E. Spencer Banking Co
William S Hasleton Dies in Rome at 64
William Stanley Hasleton a New York marine died in Rome at age 64. A native of Philadelphia he was born to a wealthy merchant father.
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New York
William Stanley Hasleton
Marine
Rome
Philadelphia
Heatwave Claims Many in Bueno Ayres as Records Fall
Buenos Aires reports 102 sunstrokes on Saturday with 92 fatalities amid a 120 degree shade temperature. Berlin records note Mrs White, wife of the U S ambassador, confined to bed with influenza.
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Buenos Ayres
Ambasnador White
Berlin
Goebel Death Triggers Sworn In Governor Beckham
Frankfort Kentucky February 5 Governor Beckham swears to oath after Goebel death transfers gubernatorial power to Beckham while Goebel lies in state awaiting funeral. Crowded ceremony follows as public grief and security measures promise a quiet transition amid political tension.
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MR. Beckham
Gov
Beckham
McCormick
Shackelford
Court of Appeals
McCormack
Col. Young
Gov. Beckham
Gov. Goebel
Frankfort
Covington
Legislative Committee
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Goebel
Arthur
Justus Goebel
Capitol Hotel
Conflict Averted as Walker Released After Goebel Funeral
In Frankfort Kentucky on February fifth armed conflict between Franklin County civil authorities and the state National Guard was averted. Alonso Walker was released and both sides agreed to rest until after Governor Goebel's funeral.
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Brenied
Gov. Taylor
Alonzo Walker
Walker
Capitol
Suter
London
Gov. Goebel
Alonso Walker
Frankfort
Franklin
National Guard
State of
Kentucky
Called Off Kentucky Legislature Session in London
Louisville report states the Kentucky general assembly session planned for London is canceled. Democratic members have secretly adjourned to Louisville to avoid arrest and a forced trip, while Republicans in London prepare a caucus and a hoped for end to the dispute as clouds lift.
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Louisville
Courier-Journal
Frankfort
General Assembly
London
Detectives close in on governor's death in Kentucky
Frankfort detectives labor through night and day, hinting they are on the track of the coward and accessories in the governor’s death. They expect several arrests in a few days and hold a key witness for confession or confirmation of guilt. Two transport ships from Manila arrive in San Francisco, the Ben Mohr and Meade.
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Frankfort
San Francisco
Ben Mohr
Meade
Manila
A Horse Is No Fool Says Old Proverb
A dialogue notes that a horse is not foolish and contrasts betting behavior with humans. The speaker argues a horse would not bet on a foot race, highlighting wisdom in animal judgment in a humorous aside from the Chicago Post.
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Chicago Post
Obiliging Lamp and Candid Conversation From a Lost Page
A quirky dialogue excerpt features a piano star and a parlor lamp discussing Miss Sweetey entertaining Mr Slowpop. The lamp accuses the woman of waiting for an excuse to turn him down, reflecting witty social intrigue in a Catholic Standard and Times snippet.
Corgi Reference Sparks Life Insurance Snippet
A Chicago Tribune excerpt features a comic quip about a corgi and a quick life insurance agent visit. The dialogue plays on how a cough signals need, hinting at satirical takes on personal protection and policy pitches.
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Ruggles
Whiggins
Chicago Tribune
Woman Makes Jokes About Bear and Husband
A Yonkers Statesman item notes a woman in jest compares a bear to a man before marriage as she anticipates a husband who can make him dance after wedding. The brief reflects slang and light humor.
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Yonkers
A Good Suggestion at the Youngbride Wedding
In Harlem Life a witty remark from Miss Youngbride suggests the wedding service begin with a playful line Know all men by these presents. The Intended approves the jibe while admiring wedding gifts.
Juxtaposed Rivalries Amid Old Friends Reported
A brief note mentions Jones and Smith once close friends now estranged, with mutual swearing when names are spoken. They reportedly went out for a day’s shooting together last week, reflecting tensions behind the facade of camaraderie.
Various National News And Local Incidents
Unionists denounce Gov. Taylor of Kentucky. U S Flour Milling Co reorganizing in New York City. Adm Dewey to visit Macon Georgia March 23 with plans to entertain him. Li Hung Chang’s two sons enter Vanderbilt University in Nashville. Theodore Keller wholesale grocer in Houston destroyed by fire with 125000 loss and 55000 insured. France plans vast naval buildup and defenses. State Trust Co New York forecloses on Kansas City Pittsburgh Gulf Railroad. Levy Jones and son shot near Plaquemine Louisiana. killer unidentified. Vanderbilt rail system rumored to control Big Four. Ingalls may retire soon.
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Chicago
Federation of Labor
Gov. Taylor
Kentucky
United States Flour Milling, Co
New York City
The
State Trust Co
New York
Kansas City, Pittsburgh,& Gulf Railroad Co
Levy Jones
Plaquemine
Vanderbilt System of Railroads
Ingalls
Marie Released After Sulphur Laden Capture
The German bark Marie captured early January with a sulfur cargo by the British cruiser Fearless has been formally released. Six bodies were washed ashore on the Mexican coast from the wreck of the schooner McInniss which ran ashore about a week ago.
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Marie
Fearless
McInniss
New York Harbor
Santos
Dickson
Dickson County
Tenn
Nashville
Britain Renounces Dual Control in Clayton Bulwer Pact
Washington reports an amicable modification of the Clayton Bulwer treaty permitting the United States to construct and control the Nicaraguan canal. Britain relinquishes legal control after construction, removing dual control. Rumor: Canada gains a free port in Alaska in exchange. Marcum sails to Washington to report to the State Department, baggage onward to Liverpool.
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Washington
United States
Great Britain
State Department
Alaska
Canada
Seven Men Seriously Burned In Duquesne Furnace Blast
Pittsburgh February 5 seven men led by James Bardell and William Morris were badly burned in an explosion at furnace No 3 of the Carnegie Co Duquesne works. James Kane and four unknown Hungarians were among the injured.
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Pittsburgh
James Bardell
William Morris
James Kane
Duquesne Works
Carnegie Co
Market Report from Cincinnati Flour and Grain Prices
Market report lists flour prices across grades with bids and ranges. Grain prices show Wheat No 2 red, Corn categories by type and track values. Live stock prices for hogs cattle sheep and lambs are given with ranges from select to common and extra.
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Cincinnati
Chicago
Gowns and Society Leaders Shine at New York Opera
An observer notes the New York opera season drawing vast attention not for music but for gowns. Mrs. Ogden Mills, Mrs. John Jacob Astor, Mrs. Herman Oelrichs and others light the boxes with brilliant colors and intricate designs.
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Ociety
New York
Ogden Mills
John Jacob Astor
Herman Oelrichs
Lady Colebrook
Marquise de Tallyrand Perigord
William Astor
John Munro
Vanderbilts
Metropolitan Opera House
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Tucela
British War Office
Murasing
Alabama
Madison C. Peters
Bloomingdale
Henry W. Lawton
John A. Logan
Philippines
E. L. Armstrong
Chicago & Northwestern
Bueno Ayres
William Goebel
Furnish
Boone County
Arthur Goebel
Kentucky River
Daniel Boone
Richard Johnson
State House
Borses
Adm
Dewey
Macon
Li Hung Chang
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, Tenn
Theodore Keller
Houston
Tex
France
Macrum Staria
Marcum
Liverpool
Metropolitan
John’ ‘Jacob, Astor
N Mills
Mousseline
Sarah
Davideqn
Polk Bot
Wwe
Flesatholyan
Abe
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