Montana Democrats Rally Over Inquiry Place Debate
Special to Inter Mountain New York January 4 Clans gather as Montana’s Democrats split on where a congressional investigation should be held Washington or Montana Anaconda lawyers push Washington witnesses while Clark leans Montana Dooley Daly Toole and McDermott named for testimony Richard Watson heads to Washington and Clark supporters note shifts in influence in wake of reports on Hartman Rockefeller and copper stocks show no dramatic change yet
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Inter Mountain
New York
Montana
Washington
Anaconda
Clark
Daly and Clark
John R. Toole
Wm. McDermott
Richard Watson
Callaghan
Hartman
Rockefeller
Europe
Butte
Test Vote In Quay Case Signals Senate Test
A Washington dispatch says a test of former Senator Quay’s strength will come next week when the privileges and elections committee reports on his seating to the senate. Two reports split along party lines will prompt Chandler to seek immediate consideration, with Quay’s backers pressing for a direct vote on the question. If the currency bill advances, Quay may delay or withdraw his appointment.
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New York
Herald
Washington
Quay
Senate
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Burrows, Caffery
Pettus
Turley
Harris
Chandler
Hoar
Pritch
Food Train Wrecked Near Naauwpoort by Boer Fire
A dispatch from Naauwpoort reports a food train ran away down the Colesburg slope toward Boer positions. Several trucks crossed a culvert and remained. others toppled. The engine driver retreated after shelling. A rescue train faced shellfire near Pie Tan’s Siding.
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New York
The
Herald
Naauwpoort
Ournea
Colesburg
Pie: Tan's Siding
Boers Tighten Grip Near Stormburg Bridges
The report notes an escort hurrying off and an attempted destruction of goods. Norvalepont Bridge with two guns and Colesburg road bridge are under Dutch command. Boers have no retreat except toward Stormburg. Big developments are expected as troops move.
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Norvalepont Bridge
Colesburg Road
Stormburg
Escaped the Mob in a Nashville Shooting
Douglas Coffman night operator for the Louisville and Nashville Railway was shot dead by William Morrison in Cedar Hill Tennessee after a quarrel outside the Commercial Hotel. Sheriff Izor escorted Morrison to jail as a mob gathered hoping to lynch him, surrounding the jail and threatening violence before dawn.
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Nashville
Tenn
Douglasa Coffman
Loulaville and
Nashville Railways
Cedar
Morrison
Coffman
Parer
Zor
Izor
Mile a Minute Electric Railway Planned for Ohio Line
Theodore Wentz secretary of the Toledo Fostoria and Findlay Electric Railway plans a mile a minute passenger service on a line from Toledo to Fostoria and Findlay. He emphasizes private rights of way, speed of 60 mph between stations, and low fares with freight and package traffic as paying items, aiming to begin rails by June 1.
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Bowling Green
Ohio
Theodore Wentz
Toledo, Fostoria and Findlay
Robbed and murdered in Alexandria after estate dispute
The body of John Goodall, a steelworker, was found in Pipe Creek within Alexandria city limits. He had been robbed and violently beaten. a railroad coupling pin covered in blood lay beside him wrapped in an old newspaper. He had recently visited Cleveland to collect 1400 dollars from an estate. Bloodhounds are on the trail.
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Anderson
Ind
John Goodall
Pipe Creek
Alexandria
Goodall
Lake Erie & Western
Cleveland
Keene Faces Threats Amid Wall Street Slump
Anonymous letters threaten James R. Keene, the bear leader, alleging his role in a bear operation that ruined many speculators. Police and detectives guard him as he refuses arming, while letters note he recently sold for five million dollars, with some messages using fictitious names.
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New York
Wanl Street
James R. Keene
Keene
Earthquake hits Caucasus region killing hundreds
In the Achaika Lak district of Russian Caucasia thirteen villages reported tremors on January 4. Six villages were razed and about 800 bodies have been recovered to date.
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Achaikalak
Wreck of Food Train and Kimberley Siege Updates
New York dispatch reports De Beers will suspend dividends due to a total work stoppage at Kimberley. Bechuanaland farmers rumored to have risen against the Boers, with two guns captured. Boers remain quiet while battles’ losses are hidden. Boshof and Olifants camp hospitals noted. 260 wounded at Jacobadal. Siege length prompts rationing for residents as medical reports describe harsh conditions.
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New York
Kimberley
Herald
de Beera Company
Bechuanaland
Boshof
aAcobadal
Olifantssam
Atepa
Refugees Evacuated from Douglass by Bullets and Boots
Belmont reports Colonel Pilcher led a raiding expedition to evacuate Douglass failed to hold, taking all loyalists toward Belmont. Canadians escorted refugees, carrying babies and singing to lift spirits as sand and fatigue wore on their march. Voicing Buller’s congratulations, the force reflects satisfaction with the operation.
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Belmont
Piicher
Douglass
Pilcher
Buller
Ladysmith Night Battles In South African Garrison
Ladysmith garrison exchanges fire with Boor pickets during the night. A burgher was killed by shells landing in the Boor camp at midnight. General Joubert presided over services in camp and Rev. Mr. Meiring spoke about the life struggle of the people. Confectionery shells and seasonal rings are being sold in Ladysmith at 30 shillings to £5.
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Langer
Ladysmith
Joubert
Meiring
America
Fire Is Ineffective at Boer Camp Chievely
Jan 2 Colenso dispatch notes British naval guns at Chievely camp fire long range rounds without effect to divert Boer attention. Federal scouts penetrated the British camp and were wounded on return. Gen Lucas Meyer resumes division command. General Joubert denies protesting lyddite use and says no man lost to lyddite so far.
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Colenso
Chievely
Lucas Meyer
Joubert
Prisoners Sentenced in Secret Session in Paris
Paris reports the high court in secret session sentenced Buffet and De Repuledo to 10 years' banishment. M. Guorit received years' confinement in a nonfortified place. M. Baluren was also sentenced to 10 years' banishment.
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Paris
High Court
Acna
M. Guorit
M. Baluren
Want to End the War Proposal Reaches Washington
A Washington dispatch reports the Transvaal government recently asked the United States to use its good offices to end the war with Great Britain. The appeal came via the American consul at Pretoria. The State Department has given no reply, and Britain has not yet responded.
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New York
Herald
Washington
Transvaal
Great Britain
Pretoria
State Department
Noninterference Policy Stance Amid Mediation Talks
A fragment notes that the administration has no intention to depart from its policy of noninterference unless mediation requests come simultaneously from Great Britain and the Transvaal. It references State Secretary Reitz and a possible Boer request, with acknowledgment of receipt and presentation.
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Timates
Dent
Reitz
Great Britain
Transvaal
German Steamer General Seized at Aden for Cargo Search
Berlin Jan 4 The imperial mail steamer General detained at Aden and occupied by British troops to search her cargo which is to be discharged. Hamburg Jan 4 Although manifests show no war material aboard the General she was ordered to discharge her cargo.
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Berlin
Imperial Mail
Aden
Ine
Hamburg
General
Dash by six horsemen from Ladysmith believed led by Rhodes men
Hoord Langer reports from Ladysmith that six horsemen rode out of the town a few nights ago and, though pursued, escaped. It is believed the group included Colonel Rhodes, Cecil Rhodes’ brother, and Dr. Jameson.
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Hoord Langer
Ladysmith
Colonel Rhodes
Cecil Rhodes
Dr. Jameson
Skirmish Near Belmont Prompts Reinforcements
Orange River January 3 report a small clash as the British fired a few shells and the Boers did not react. British forces reinforce General French with infantry and artillery from De Aar to bolster defenses.
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Orange River
Belmont
French
de Aar
Vigorous Shelling Forces Boers to Shift Position
Vigorous shelling of the Boers trenches on the plain this morning caused their burghers to move after their horses stampeded, as reported from Frere Camp on January 4.
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Frere
Buller Reported Checked in Efforts to Reach Ladysmith
Paris dispatch notes a market rumor that Buller has received another setback in his attempt to relieve Ladysmith. The report suggests ongoing delays and uncertainty about the relief operation.
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Paris
Buller
Ladysmith
Supplies For British Reach Delagoa Bay From New York
Supplies for the British army in the Transvaal aboard the steamship Sabine bound for Delagoa Bay include provisions arms and blankets. Unconfirmed rumors tied the Norwegian steamer Thordish to munitions shipments but were denied by Edward Perry Co and Captain Bennett. British consulate inquiry offered no light on both vessels destination.
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New York
Sabine
Thomas
Delagoa Bay
Transvaal
Thordish
Edward Perry & Co
Bennett, Walsh & Co
Needs Reinforcements Tribune Report From London
The position at Colesbury is not clear, but reinforcements are needed as General French struggles to drive the Boers from the surrounding hills. Ladysmith reports all well, though sickness rises and medical supplies are scarce.
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New York
the Tribune
London
Colesbury
French
Ladysmith
Times
Johannesburg Mint Runs At Full Speed In Rand Districts
In Pretoria on January 2, reports indicate Johannesburg has minted 140,000 sovereigns and machinery is operating. Kaffir stations reported destroyed and inhabitants fleeing. Chief Lyndiwe with 3,000 Kaffirs attacked the Boers laager but were dispersed. AP notes order and sanitation are high, looting rare, about 1,260 subjects still in Rand districts.
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Pretoria
Venzensberg
Derd-e-port
Lyndiwe
Laager
Associated Press
Johannesburg
Rand
Opera House Receiver Named in Helena Case
Judge Knowles appoints Capt. J P Sanders of Butte as receiver for the Grand Opera house property in the Bender versus King and McFarland suit, bonds set at 2000. Supreme Court denies Adolph Werstein's injunction blocking Boston and Montana from working the Comanche mine.
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Inter Mountain
Helena
Mont
Jank
Knowles
J. P. Sanders
Butte
Grand Opera House
J. ©. Bender
King and McFarland
Supree Court
Adolph Werstein
Boston & Montana
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