Buller near Ladysmith eyes northern Tugela move
London reports Buller pushing toward Ladysmith with crossing of the Tugela river and aiming to control the northern bank near the junction of the Little Tugela. Boer reinforcements retreat and preparations continue as forces from India and the sixth division head to the frontier. Reports note political praise for war office actions and rising troop deployments amid debate on leadership.
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London
War Office
Buller
Ladymith
Tugeta
Ladysmith
Lord Roberts
Magersfontein
Pretoria
Boers Admit Losses at Stormberg and Ladysmith
Commander Olivier of the Orange Free State warned at Ladygrey that his forces near Stormberg risk abandonment if new recruits do not arrive. He acknowledged 1100 killed and 600 wounded at the recent clash at Ladysmith. Many colonists who fought at Stormberg have returned to their farms and refuse further service despite threats. Some burghers who urged the invasion of Cape Colony are among them.
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Bjerk
Spruit
Olivier
Orange Free State
Ladygrey
Stormberg
Tt Iw
Lodysmith
Free Staters
Cape Colony
Field Cornets Killed in Last Week’s Fighting
Ladysmith dispatch reports native deserters say seven field cornets were killed including Lombard of Waterburg Drobelair of Bremersdorp Opherman of Pretoria and Daniel Erasmus of Magaliersburg plus a Free State cornet. British artillery reportedly broke seven Boer guns with Boer casualties around 1000 though not officially confirmed.
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Lonmion
Ladysmith
Rumor Wraps British Coal Contract with Rail Firm
In New York on Feb 3 a rumor circulated that the British government had contracted the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad for 1,000,000 tons of coal. John Hdmonds, a sales agent for the Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company, said he heard the rumor but had no official confirmation. He added that there is no authoritative source in the city to verify the matter.
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New York
Philadelphia & Reading Railroad Company
Philadelphia & Reading Coal and Iron Company
John Hdmonds
General Advance Reported From Front Near Ladysmith
New York reports little new detail from London on South Africa. Dispatches from Sterkstrom and French camp near Colesberg hint at southern Free State action. Boer losses at Epion Kop are unconfirmed but rumored high. Morning Leader suggests General Buller is moving toward Ladysmith with artillery and munitions to be up by morning.
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New York
South Africa
London
Free State
Sterkstrom
French
Cotesberg
Epion Kop
Wednesay
Buller
Ladysmith
Dundonald
Honger's Poort
Bethany
Acton Homes Road
Burns Withdraws From Senate Race in California
D M Burns formally withdraws his name from consideration as U S senator, ensuring the election of Thomas Bard the Republican caucus nominee. He thanks supporting legislators, recounts caucus events, says a committee hearing was refused, and pledges loyalty to the party while submitting the matter for consideration.
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San Francisco
Examiner
D. M. Burns
Thomas B. Bard
Bard Virta
Captured by Americans in Manila Telegram Report
Washington reports dated February 2 indicate the War Department received dispatches from Manila noting a capture. The telegraphic item references Kobbe's reports and confirms American control following the event.
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Washington
Ment
Manila
Kobbe
Troops Break Insurgent Push in Samar and Leyte
In three Samar and Leyte locations Cebus Catbayoc Catbalogan and Tacloban insurgents tried to burn towns but failed except minor damage at Catbalogan. Kobbe’s forces repulsed attackers drove Lukban into mountains capturing a large arsenal powder house baggage and artillery. Tacloban saw ten enemy dead with no Kobbe losses. Thirty artillery pieces rifles stores and ammunition seized and hemp valued cargoes seized by merchant vessels bound for Cebu and Manila.
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Cebus
Catbayoc
Catbalogan
Samar
Tacloban
Leyte
Catbayoco
Kobbe
Lukban
Taclo‘ban
Cebu
Manila
Lyons Stuck To His Story In Montana Bribery Probe
Special to the Inter Mountain reports Lyons stood by his testimony on Campbell’s acceptance of an offer and the attorney general’s guarantee to pay. Senate questions were sharp. Campbell Nolan Toole were surprised, while Lyons appeared the stronger witness. The case, affecting Montana's reputation, involves alleged payments and alleged perjury, with rebuttals planned from Tom Marshall Campbell Ricketts Nolan and others.
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Inter Mountain
Washington
Lyons
Campbell
Nolan
Toole
Tom Marshall
Ricketts
Geiger
Montana
Daly
Whitesides
Hill
Luddy
Montana National Bank
Warner
Hoar
Turley
Wright
Ben Hill
Faulkner
Clark
Hauser
Hoffman
Davidson
Cooper
Neil
Byrne
Raleigh
Renmay
Twohy
Goebel dies as doctors abandon hope in senator line
Frankfort Feb 3 Judge Cantrill granted a temporary injunction limiting Governor Taylor from interfering with the legislature and delaying its seat move to London Ky. The order binds until Feb 8 for a hearing on permanency. A petition by South Trimble and others against Taylor was read, with the court noting safety concerns preventing personal service. Republican leaders prep for further action before Judge Evans.
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Frankfort
Cantrill
Circuit Court
Taylor
London
Pllace
George
Town
Pryor
South Trimble
Chambers
Judas Caintrill
Suter
Wm. C. Bradley
Evans
Sectin
Ito
Electiow
Goebel
Ia Dilegal
Goebel Is Sinking After Worsening Condition
Frankfort, Ky. February reports Governor Goebel resting quietly at 4 05 a m with improved general condition yet at 9 00 a m Dr Hume noted slight decline due to nausea and hiccups The night passed without major setback but later at 10 a m a severe sinking spell worsened his status with stimulants given and condition described as alarming and extreme danger
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Frankfort
Goebel
Hume
Goebbel
Republican Plan Sends Senators to London
In Frankfort on February 3 a mass exodus of Republican senators and representatives headed toward London. Adjutant General Collier dispatched rifles and ammunition to London last night. Governor Taylor stays in Frankfort. Chairman Barrett called Republican candidates to meet in London at 4 p.m. Monday. A party leader vowed to elect all legislative officers and Governor Bradley to the United States Senate to provoke a senate contest and obtain a ruling from authorities.
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Frankfort
London
Collier
Taylor
Barrett
Bradley
United States Senate
Senate
Appeal to Federal Courts Chicago Feb 3
Special to the Times Terata from Louisville dated Feb 3 at 2 AM. Louieville reports Kaye stating the federal government refused to aid. Wm. & Taylor petition federal courts seeking relief against a gubernatorial claimant and restraining order involving Judge Walter Ry.
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Chicago
Louieville
Kaye
Tedrral
Wm. &. Taylor
Peueie
Goebel Death Prognosis Quoted By Doctor In Frankfort
End Short Way Off in Frankfort reports at 3 p m on February 3 Dr Tobin left Goebel's room declaring death is only a few minutes away. Dr Talliferro the Methodist minister has been summoned to Goebel's bedside.
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Frankfort
Tobin
Goebel
Talliferro
Blackburns Counsel Urges Peaceful Resolution in Kentucky
Frankfort Feb 3 United States Senator elect Blackburn arrived from Washington and met with leading Democrats urging calm and nonviolence to let the case unfold in the courts.
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Frankfort
United States
Blackburn
Washington
Deboe Advises Taylor on Kentucky Legislature Move
A Washington dispatch reports Senator Deboe of Kentucky telegrammed Governor Taylor at Frankfort urging the legislature to convene there. The message reinforces calls for a meeting location change and cites procedural considerations.
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Chicago
Washington
Deboe
Kentucky
Taylor
Frankfort
Great Northern Labor Troubles Ended After Telegram
Official notice from St Paul headquarters wires Anchibald Gray that conductors and trainmen have accepted the schedule and returned to work. The strike fears are off and both sides are satisfied with the result. Signed by Francia B. Sharp, general traffic manager.
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Great Northern Railway
St. Paul
Anchibald Gray
Francia B. Sharp
Important Railroad Deal Rumored in Wall Street Circles
New York February 3 reports claim a major deal elevates the influence of A J Cassett president of the Pennsylvania railroad and interests tied to him. About 75 percent of the Western New York and Pennsylvania railroad’s 20 million capital stock may switch hands, with much ownership in Amsterdam Benin and Leipzig and J M Seligman of Bergman & Co abroad. The voting trust of Carey Barton and Thouron expires in April and the plan includes rent and expansion to broaden Pennsylvania railroad’s reach south and west of New York.
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New York
Wesern
New York and Pennsylvania Railroad
A. J. Cnesett
Pennsylvania Railroad
Wall Street
Amsterdam
Benin
Leipzig
J. M. Seligman
Bergman and Co
Carey
George F. Barton
Nicholas Thouron
Parrot Company Expands Copper Output to Meet Smelter Demand
The Parrot company now produces about two million pounds of copper monthly, up about 760 thousand pounds, with rush work to supply Anaconda smelters. Montana Ore Purchasing Co is said to supply ore from its own mines. The Rarus and Nipper are showing strong copper bodies, with new veins found recently.
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Parrot Company
Anaconda
Montana
Une
Rarus
Nipper
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Springfield
Tucker
India
Modder River
Cape
Kelly-Kenny
Col. Plumer
Crocodile Pools
Mafeking
Wyndham
Commons
Edward Clark
Lord Rosebery
Alfred Milner
Iriesh
Lord Rosebry
Mr. Chamberlain
England
Pietermaritnburg
Dundee
Coal
British
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Bill
Senator Goebel
Great Northern
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Butte, Mont
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