Miners and Operators Eye Concessions in Wage Talks
IL delegates report surface talks of concessions by both sides in the wage dispute. Operators may raise from nine cents per ton while miners cling to the screen agreement and push for double standard mileage. Illinois eyes a return to double standard alignment amid state and regional pressures.
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Illinois
Indianapolis
Ind
Ilinois
Ohio
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Minois
Two Unknown Men Shot and Killed in Quincy
Quincy police killed two expert safe crackers believed from Chicago after a running hotel chase. A badly wounded third man fled. diamonds and skeleton keys were found. The trio, tied to Galesburg and Freeport robberies, used aliases including Burt, Crowley, Rogers, and Prince.
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Quincy, UL
Quincey
Quincy
Chicago
Galesburg
Freeport
Illinois
J. M. Burt
H. F. Crowley
Burt
C. H. Rogers
C. H. Prince
Des Moines
Forecast of Congress Narrows Agenda This Week
Washington notes a quiet week with limited legislation in the Senate and House. Senatorial notices include speeches on the Philippine question and changes in Senate offices Bennett as secretary and Ramsdell as sergeant-at-arms. The currency bill leads, Samoa treaty reconsideration lingers, and the Indian and consular diplomatic appropriation bills loom for the week.
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Washington
Bacon
Tillman
Senate
Bennett
Ramsdell
Jones
Arkansas
Horrible Deed in Cincinnati Man Attacked and Burned Bodies
Cincinnati report details a tragic act on Magnolia Street where Charles Bartruff killed his two young children and fatally beat his wife before attempting to cremate the victims by building a furniture pyre. Neighbors and police intervened to stop the atrocity. Also noted is the death of James H. Britton, former St. Louis mayor and banker, in Ardsley New York at age 83.
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Cincinnati
Magnolia Street
Charles Bartruff
New York
James H. Britton
St. Louis
Feading
Ardsley
N. Y
Drittog
East St. Louis
National Bank of Missouri
Britton
Lily
Mrs. Langtry
Jobe Captured in Tennessee On War Department Penalty Envelopes
Ike T. Jobe, former captain of the 6th Immunes, was captured at Piney Flats by Government Detective F. M. Benz and Deputy C. W. McCall. He was tried before U S Commissioner Charles M. Taylor, bond set at 3000, and he recently escaped from Columbus jail. Charged with using war department penalty envelopes. bail efforts underway.
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Johnson City
Tenn
Ike T. Jobe
6Th Immunes
Piney Flats
Sullivan County
F. M. Benz
Cincinnati
C. W. McCall
Knoxville
United States
Charles M. Taylor
Columbus, C
War Department
German Labor Strikes Reported by Consul Worman
Washington issues summary of a Munich consular report showing 78,309 German workers struck during the first nine months of last year, with most actions occurring in summer. The document is filed with the State Department.
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Washington
Fight Over the South African War Leaves Man Wounded
In Chicago on January 29 Englishman Chas Glassbrook received ten scalp wounds and was unconscious after a fight over the South African war. His assailant Francis Edwards was arrested. Glassbrook spent time at the county hospital and was later jailed.
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Chicago
Chas, Glassbrook
Francis Edwards
Glassbrook
Populists Declare Bryan Will Accept Texas Nomination
The populists of Texas in a circular by Twelfth District Chairman J. H. Foster announce that Hon. W J Bryan will accept the party’s presidential nomination if offered.
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Austin
Tex
Texas
Twelfth
J. H. Foster
W. J. Bryan
Lincoln's Business Partner Charles Maltby Dies at 88
San Francisco death notices report Charles Maltby, once Abraham Lincoln's business associate in Waynesville Illinois, dies at 88. Born in Vermont, he held many trusted positions during a long, active life.
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San Francisco
Charles Maltby
Abraham Lincoln
Waynesville
Vermont
Death of Anna M. Bowen at Northwestern University
Anna M. Bowen, dean of the Woman's hall at Northwestern University, died of heart disease after fainting at the dining table. She was 27 years old and passed away several hours later without regaining consciousness.
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Chicago
Anna M. Bowen
Woman's Hall
Northwestern University
Phelps Very Weak as Doctors Brace for Change
New Haven report says Edward J. Phelps remains extremely weak with physicians warning a possible rapid decline at any hour. Medical outlook is not hopeful and no encouragement is being offered.
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New Haven
Edward J. Phelps
Prominent Jurist Judge Wharton Dies in Mississippi
Jackson Mississippi January 29 Judge Thomas J Wharton a leading jurist and elder statesman of the state law profession died today in Jackson He was noted for long service and influence in legal affairs across Mississippi.
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Washington
C. C. Morrow
United States Senate
Missouri
Jackson, Miss
Thos. J. Wharton
State
Reed Expected to Recover After Illness at St Luke's
New York report states Roland Reed has improved after several weeks illness and is on the road to recovery at St Luke's hospital with doctors optimistic about his convalescence.
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New York
Roland Reed
St. Luke’s Hospital
British forces withdraw south of Tugela after Spion Kop loss
London dispatch reports Gen. Buller says Spion Kop abandoned due to water shortage and heavy Boer fire. Warren’s forces captured southern crests, then withdrew to the Tugela with no casualties listed. Boers claim 1,500 British killed and 150 prisoners taken. Dr. Jameson wounded.
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London
Buller
Spion Kop
Warren
Tugela River
Ladysmith
Spearman
High Table
Acton Homes
Monver's Poort
How the English Took Spion Kop and Withdrew
From Modder Spruit to the Tugela a detailed report describes the British ascent of Spion Kop on January 24 25 facing heavy fire from Boer positions. After a futile attempt to hold the summit General Warren ordered withdrawal while Boers pursued and captured 150 British prisoners.
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Modder Spruit
Tugela
Lourenzo Marques
Spion Kop
Laager
Heidelberg
Carolina
Spion- Kop
Fusiliers
Light Horse
A Busy Patch of World News and Local Incidents
Short specials report a Bavarian prince regent honor to Dr. Nansen, Admiral Tirpitz crowned, and a pro Boer rally in Minneapolis. Fires in San Jose cause 100000 dollar loss, a Fort Worth railroad president dies, Brazilian gunboats to Acre, and censorable Venezuela news. Various crimes include a Chicago wife’s attempted murder, a hospital dispute, a Grand Trunk rumor denial, a Minneapolis bakery fire, and a Chinese theater arson attempt. A large shipment of 200000 pairs of cotton socks for U S troops reaches Manila en route to the Philippines.
Langtry and Degenerates Stir New York Theaters
A critical survey of Mrs Langtry’s The Degenerates and Miss Nethersole amid Sappho, with contrasts to Maude Adams in The Little Minister. The piece weighs moral messaging in society plays and notes Adams’s praised simplicity versus ostentatious productions.
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England
Mrs. Langtry
Olga Nethersole
Sappho
Miss Nethersole
Miss Adama
Maude Adams
Bobbie
New York
Fone
New ‘York
Jameson Wounded in Leg During Long Tom Practice
Report from Head Tanger near Ladysmith states Dr. Jameson sustained a leg wound during Monday Long Tom practice, with details filed from Lourenzo Marques dated January 26.
British Kinled. Numbered. 1,500. Beer Head Langer, Ladysmith
The report from Ladysmith dated January 25 lists British dead on the battlefield at 6 p.m. yesterday totaling 2,500. The tally reflects ongoing casualties as forces contend in the region.
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Beer Head Langer
Ladysmith
Burials and Crimes From the Era
The late Gen Thomas Fr Stanton was buried with full military honors in Arlington. The Deerfield bank in Minnesota was robbed of about 17006 with the vault blown and robbers escaped. Fred Lee of Texas was found dead in his San Antonio river home and is likely murdered. Consul Worman in Munich reports a giant Bavarian metal paper trust forming. Philip Armour Jr died at Montecito after a 24 hour illness. The Marine Hospital Service shipped 1300 doses of prophylactic to Honolulu for bubonic plague and 1500 more were sent about ten days earlier.
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Thos. Fr. Stanton
Arlington Cemetery
Washington
Bank of
Fred Lee
Texas
San Antonio
Worman
Munich
State Department
Bavaria
Philip D. Armour, Jr
Chicago Packer
Montecito
Santa Barbara
Cal
The
Marine Hospital Service
Honolulu
Market Report From Cincinnati and Chicago Prices
Market report shows flour prices across several grades in Cincinnati with bids for spring and winter types. Grain quotes list wheat, corn and oats with nominal track prices. Live stock ranges include hogs, cattle, sheep and veal calf values in Cincinnati and Chicago markets.
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Cincinnati
Chicago
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