Troop Movements To Manila Bring 65 000 Force Size
Washington reports the Grant arrives at Manila with the 48th colored volunteer infantry and the 41st, creating about 65 000 effectives in the Philippines. Regulars total 31 000 and volunteers 31 500, with 24 000 actual volunteer strength. Otis to garrison key islands and maintain peace and trade pending a permanent government. Senate Cuban committee to discuss Teller amendment and possible Cuba trip.
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Washington
Manila
Grant
San Francisco
48Th Volunteer Infantry
Gus
Philippines
41St Volunteer Infantry
New York
Logan
Volunteer Army
11Th Cavalry
U. S
3D Cavalry
4Th Cavalry
Otis
Jury finds fault with flagman and engineer in Treichlers wreck
Easton coroner's jury| verdict censures engineer Yeomans and flagman John Hann for ignoring orders in the December 13 Treichlers accident on the Central railroad of New Jersey. Railroad company cleared of blame. Hann seriously injured remains in hospital.
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Easton
Central Railroad of New Jersey
Treichlers
Yeomans
John Hann
Hann
Retail Liquor Tax Applies to Physicians Prescribing Alcohol
Washington reports Commissioner Wilson holds doctors who prescribe and sell liquor to patients must pay special tax as retail liquor dealers, even if the liquor is prescribed as medicine. Milwaukee judges order mayor and aldermen to show cause why they should not be punished for contempt. Boston inaugurates W Murray Crane as governor with oath for state officers. Boston churches plan memorial service for Dwight L Moody at Tremont Temple January 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Internal Revenue Bureau
Milwaukee
Wiis
Ludwig
Superior Court
Boston
W. Murray Crane
Massachusetts
Churches of
Boston and Vicinity
Dwight L. Moody
Evangelistic Association of New England
Tremont Temple
Measures Against Philippine Plague Prompted by U S Officials
Washington reports swift actions to halt bubonic plague in the Philippines and prevent its spread to the United States. The War Department will issue an executive order to place the Philippines quarantine service under the Marine Hospital Service with Treasury Department officers detailing the work. A Pacific coast prevention plan and new instructions are forthcoming. Past Assistant Surgeon J C Perry is temporarily in charge at Manila after six months in Hong Kong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Philippines
United States
War Department
Quarantine Service of
Marine Hospital Service
Secretary of the Treasury
Pacific Coast
J. C. Perry
Wyman
Manila
Hong Kong
Asiatic
Guard Train Sent To Lumberton In Lynch Threat
Raleigh North Carolina January 5 a special governor’s guard train carrying 27 men departed for Lumberton to avert a possible lynching of Reuben Ross a Negro convict accused of rape and twice reprieved by Gov Russell Russell said he delayed execution from January 23 at the request of Robeson county leaders and lawyers for further consideration.
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Raleigh
N. C
Lumberton
Reuben Ross
Russell
Ross
Robeson County
German Outrage Over Aden Seizure Sparks National Tension
Berlin reports the seizure of the steamer Aden by British troops has stirred German ire. Emperor William is said to be enraged, believing the action stems from strict headquarters orders, not naval errors. He instructs Count Von Buelow to demand full reparations for the affront to the German flag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Aden
Willian
Count von Buelow
Tragedy in Texas Township Affects Eight-Year-Olds
In Kalamazoo Michigan on Thursday Charles Root a Texas township farmer in a rage killed his wife by slashing her throat then fatally wounded himself in front of their two children. The eight year old son witnessed part of the scene and reported the quarrel. Bloodstained clothing on the children revealed the violence. Neighbors were alerted by the youngsters. The couple had a history of trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalamazoo
Mich
Charles Root
Texas Township
Senate and House Bills Introduced in Washington
In Washington on January 5 a Senate list includes a pension bill granting 50 cents monthly to Annie F Brumby mother of Adm. Dewey's flag lieutenant and a measure extending the private land claims court deadline to June 30, 1902. House actions include bills to curb trusts and to authorize constitutional reform for uniform marriage and divorce laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Annie F Brumby
Adm
Dewey
House
Immigrant Volunteers Form Boer War Enlistment
Putte Montana January 5 two hundred sixty men signed an agreement to join the Boer army from Irish German and French American backgrounds. Only single men aged twenty to forty with no dependents were enlisted and will depart once a Transvaal agent arrives. In Jackson Mississippi January 5 a turbulent Democratic caucus nominated W S Sullivan to fill the remaining term as U S senator ending March 4 1901.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putte, Mont
South Africa
Transvaal
Jackson
Miss
Mississippi
W. Sullivan
United States
Gen O E Drentzer Dies at 84 in Frankfort Tenn
Gen O E Drentzer ex consul to Norway under Grant dies at 84 in Frankfort Tenn He came to the U S from Sweden in 1844 served as Florida war officer and became brigadier general of the Wisconsin militia. Also reports an advance in broom prices by the American Broom Manufacturers association with a likely 10 to 15 percent hike.
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Frankfort
Tenn
O. E. Drentzer
United States
Norway
Grant
Chicago
Manufacturers’ Association
Palmer Home
Gilbert R. B. Stormont Elected at Indiana Soldiers Home
Gilbert R. B. Stormont editor of the Princeton Clarion was elected commandant of the Indiana state soldiers home in Lafayette. In Springfield, Illinois, the Erie Railroad Co will construct a new freight depot on the current site, requiring the present building to be torn down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Ind
Gilbert RB. Stormont
Princeton Clarion
Indiana State Soldiers’ Home
Springfield
The
Erie Railroad Co
Entrenchments and flank attacks in the South African campaign
London reports little change in the war across Molteno Cyphergat and Tugela. Boer entrenchments extend about 40 miles and Buller’s forces face 17 miles of trenches, slowing British moves as the Dutch rising broadens. Next week is expected to bring a major battle on the Tugela river.
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London
Molteno
Cyphergat
Tugela
Shovel
Rick
Lord Methuen
Buller
Vrieska
Pardoned by Roosevelt in 1886 murder case
Chiara Cig narale who killed her husband in New York City on April 20 1886 and was serving a life term at Auburn prison was pardoned by Gov Roosevelt. Her long case drew wide notice and included a 1888 trial after a new jury found murder in the first degree. The ambassador Baron Fava urged clemency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
Chiara Cignarale
New York City
Auburn
Roosevelt
New York
Manila Faces Plague Threat as Epidemic Grips Towns
Victoria reports Manila papers warning of a plague like epidemic in closely settled towns. Guiadalupe Mandalogana Pineda Malabon and others are said to be affected. Deaths occur quickly with little access to medical aid in rural areas.
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Victoria
B. C
Manila Papers
Manila
Manila Times
Guadaloupe
Mandalogana
Pineda
Malabon
MacArthur Promoted Amid Senate Confirmation
Washington reports that in an executive session the Senate briefly discussed Gen. MacArthur’s promotion. Senators Hawley and Carter defended his record from Civil War through the current Philippine campaign, and the nomination was confirmed without opposition.
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Senate
Washington
Gen. McArthur
Pettigrew
Hawley
Carter
Gen. MacArthur
Philippines
Paterson Machinists Strike Over Daily Wages
One hundred machinists at Eastwood and as many at Watson's refused to work on Thursday seeking a uniform $2.50 daily rate. About five hundred more Paterson shop workers expected to join Friday. Current wages range from $1.75 to $2.50 per day. Strike could involve thousands of iron workers in New York.
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New York
Eastwood
Paterson
N. J
Watson’s
Treasury Condition and Global Shipping Notices
Treasury shows available cash balance 921 205 026 and gold reserve 236 767 326. British War Office orders 16 more militia battalions. Senator Elkins reports commerce, navigation and merchant seamen bills for Porto Rico, Hawaii. Sachem arrives in distress at St Thomas from New York for Hong Kong with kerosene. French flagship Cecite, British Proserpine, Russian Duke of Edinburgh at St Thomas. Duke of Edinburgh to stay seven weeks. Matin clears New Orleans for Cape Town with 900 mules and foodstuffs for Britain. Senate commerce committee sends bills to subcommittees. Hanna shipping and Fry department of commerce bills included. Wheeler drafts Huntsville army post bill to be introduced by Stallings with Alabama support. Berlin exports to US rose 493.25 in last quarter 1894. yearly total 6 633 852 up 1 306 703. Col Long says Victoria and Kintshire reached Honolulu safely with horses and mules. Senate commerce committee favors Frye bill on boarding vessels in US ports. Charles Dyer named general superintendent of Colorado & Southern railroad, effective Feb 1.
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Elkins
Commerce Committee
Porto Luco
Hawaii
Sachem
Nickel
New York
Hong Kong
St. Thomas
D. W
Cecite
Proserpine
Duke of Edinburgh
Matin
Archer
New Orleans
Cape Town
Africa
Senate Committee On Commerce
Hanna Shipping
Fry
Department of Commerce
Gen. Wheeler
Huntsville
Ala
J. F. Stallings
Alabama
Col. Long
San Francisco
War Department
Victoria
Philippines
Honsulu
Senate
Frye
Secretary of the Treasury
United States
Charles Dyer
Colorado
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad
Colorado & Southern Railroad
T. F. Dunaway
Six deaths from bubonic plague reported in Honolulu
The report records six deaths from bubonic plague in Honolulu. Across the Atlantic Paris dispatch notes General Buller’s reverse before Ladysmith. Senate adopts Mr. Allen’s resolution seeking details of Secretary Gage’s bank dealings.
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Honolulu
Paris
Buller
Ladysmith
Senate
Mr. Allen
Gage
Achalkalak
Russian Trans-Caucasia
Democratic Ticket Elected in Memphis Municipal Vote
Memphis Tenn Jan 5 The regular democratic ticket won by a large margin over the independent ticket in the municipal election held Thursday Only minor officers were chosen H L Brinkley was elected fire and police commissioner
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Memphis
Tenn
H. L.brinkley
Markets Report From Cincinnati Trade Notes
The markets section lists prices for spring and winter grains and products, livestock and meats, and futures for wheat corn oats and other commodities. Prices show bid ranges for flour, rye, and cattle, with several lines indicating quality categories from fair to good and extra.
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CincinnaTi
City
Chicago
Chicago Cards Craze Prompts Prize Rivalry and Strain
The piece describes Chicago's card game mania euchre and whist drawing wide participation from rich and poor alike. Prizes ranging from sugar to dental crowns lure players while friendships fray and charity contributions rise, as promoters seek value in every wager.
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Chicago
Charity Euchre Drives Profit and Social Games
A Chicago newspaper piece explains charity euchre parties as popular public events with merchant prizes, low entry fees, and substantial charitable proceeds. It notes women turning to professional play for revenue, earning money weekly by selecting high value prizes rather than flowers or rides, converting winnings into cash.
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Dees
Chicago
Prize Lottery Euchre Draw Delights Charitable Players
A South side charity euchre event offered a wide array of prizes not tied to finish positions. Players select from a long list as they win games, enabling some with fewer wins to claim highly valued items such as flowers from a florist and use of a team and carriage from a livery stable. The prize pool included diverse items like gloves and other dry goods, illustrating abundant generosity.
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41St
Drst Volunteer Infantry
Senate Committee On
Cuba
Pacific
Internal Revenue Decision
Gov. Crane
Moody “Memorial ‘Services
Germany
England
Brumby
Gen
Drentser
Ame
Chiara Cignaralie
Carlyle
Alexandria
John Carlyle
Braddock
Fort Duquesne
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Virginia
North Carolina
MacArthur
Michigan
Muskegon
Mears
Hart
Chapman Drug Store
Herschel
Barkly
Pointe
Kimberley
Admiralty
Durban
Sinwas Bay
Port Elizabeth
Lorenzo Marques
St. Vincent
Cape Verde Islands
John Churchill
Randolph Churchill
Winston Spencer Churchill
South African Light Horse
Lord Rosslyn
Yeomanry
Lord Iveagh
War Office
Sir William Thompson
Jefferson City
Crow
Supreme Court of the United States
Mississippi River
Chicago Canal
British War Office
High Court
MM. Buffet and
Deroulede
Roberts Committee
Schroeder
Gov. Taylor
Salem
Ore
Taylor
Kentucky
Oregon
Geer
Julia Morrison
James Case
Chattanooga
Julia Morrison James
Frank Leigenheimer
Plaster of Paris” Co
Ste Ay. Wy
Olve
John A. Logan, Jr
Wright
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