Surprise British Move Clears Route for Army Advance
London dispatch dated January 17 reports Lord Dundonald's forces occupying a hill west of Colenso and skirmishing Boer positions. Cavalry and infantry advances restored Buller’s confidence, with Methuen shelling Boer works and Gatacre near Molteno. Detailing Pretoria theater, Ladysmith and Massking sieges, and Strathcona talks, the item notes American hospital support and cabinet planning amid mobilization in South Africa.
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Lord Dundonald
Gen. Bullers
London
the Times
Spearman
Pot
Bieter
Colenso
Lyttington
Warren
Trichard
Puller
Pergieter
Times
Charles Warren
Weenen
Buller
Cape Colony
Methuen
Gatacre
Molteno
French
Rensburg
Plumer Ia
Mass- King
Bechuanaland
Daily News
Lyttleton
Kopjes
New York Republican Senate Caucus Hints Sherman May Be Secretary
A Washington dispatch says the Republican Senate caucus will likely name J. S. Sherman of New York as the party's leader for secretary of the Senate. The appointment would effectively control the clerical head of the chamber.
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New York
Tribune
Washington
Nory
Republicm
Senate
J. 8. Sherman
Wich
Flint Creek Mining Company
Ita
and & Owsley Block
Butte
Montana
Treaty Wont Interfere in Nicaragua Canal Pact
A Washington report states a U S Britain understanding allows canal construction without abrogating the Clayton Bulwer treaty. Britain reportedly agreed not to interfere, and linked this to concessions in Alaska boundary talks. Representative Sulzer proposed an amendment to require American labor on the canal.
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New York
The
Herald
Washington
Foreign Relations Committee
Great Britain
United States
Nicaragua
Congress
Sulzer
Nicaragua Canal
Iron Market Review Signals Mixed Iron Trade Outlook
The Iron Trade Review notes no price weakening from December, with production lagging theoretical plans due to thin raw material links. Finished materials especially plates and shorts show firmer demand while structural materials hint at price advance. The red mill strike remains limited with uncertain outcomes and a sheet mill conglomeration plan progresses though two major producers may opt out.
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Cleveland
Ohio
The
Iron Trade Review
Brooks
Western Pig Toon Association
Lis
Yaqui Provisional Government Declares Independence
An El Paso dispatch to the Indian Appeal reports the Yaqui nation has begun its struggle for independence in Sonora. The provisional government has offices at Babigpe, pledging to protect American property and persons and bar foreign entrants except native born Americans if they succeed.
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Chicago
el Paso
Tex
Bonora
Mexico
Sonora
Babigpe
Fishermen Lost in collision with ferry San Rafael
A small boat carrying two Italian fishermen was struck by the ferry San Rafael on January 18 in San Francisco. Gerolamo Olivieri drowned while Andrew Can taganola clung to the steamer’s paddle wheel and survived until ferry workers rescued him.
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San Francisco
San Rafael
Gerolamo Olivieri
Andrew Cantaganola
Employes
Yerkes Named Promoter Behind Missouri Electric Road
A Kansas City dispatch says F B Kratz promoter for a Missouri electric road franchise hints that Charles T Yerkes of Chicago is the man behind the project. Several prominent local capitalists were believed to be interested in the effort.
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Chicago
Tribune
Kansas City
F. B. Kratz
Missouri Electric Road
Charles T. Yerkes
Chigo
Seattle
Wash
Dawson
Skagway
Topeka
Fred H. Clayton
Minto
O’brien
Taggert
White Horse
Wheeler's Gage: House Deal on General Wheeler Seat
A Washington telegraph reports both major parties in the House agree General Joseph Wheeler forfeited his seat by past precedents and must seek re election in his district. Some backers hope he avoids a claim and runs again, while others expect a vacancy until a special election. A Herald dispatch echoes the view and notes arguments over his return from the Philippines.
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New York
the Times
Washington
Joseph Wheeler
Congress
Qaid
Quiry
Philippines
House
The
Horse
Herald
Friends
Otis
Feld
Wheeler
Iis
Yale Alumni Dinner in Cincinnati Honors Yale President
The Cincinnati Yale Club hosted a dinner for Yale President Hadley at the Queen City Club with about 109 guests. Toasters praised Yale’s new buildings fund as President Hadley outlined the mission to raise 2000 for campus construction. Judge Taft and Howard Ayers spoke on Yale’s administration and alumni support.
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Cincinnati, Co
Cincinnati
Yale Club
Hadjey
Yale
Queen City Club
Haat Hon
W. H. L. Taft
United States Court of Appeals
Howard Ayers
Cincinnnati University
Joseph Wilby
W. A. DeCamp
Hadly
la Lo
Taft
Hadley
Robbers Shoot Bartender in Leadville Saloon
Gunmen in masks robbed Golob's saloon on Harrison Avenue in Leadville Colorado just after 1 AM. Bartender Jerry Ryan refused to surrender and was shot twice, dying instantly. robbers escaped.
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Leadville
Colo
Golob
Harrison Avenue
Jerry Ryan
Paris rumors on Boul de Castellane losses in bourse
Telegraphic briefs from Paris and multiple U.S. cities report a rumored 3,000,000 franc loss by Count Boul de Castellane, Anna Gould’s husband, amid speculative activity. Mississippi elects Ansel J. McLaurin senator for the long term and Wm. V. Sullivan for the short term in a joint session.
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Paris
Boul de Castellane
Anna Gould
Jackson, Miss
Ansel J. McLaurin
Mississippi
Wm. V. Sullivan
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Iron Market Review
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Peel
R. Samuels
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Anaconda
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Here
Times-Herald
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Butte Real Estate
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Erence
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Tarer
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Carney & Hand
E Mazie
W. A. Clark & Pros
Robert Rice
Mullen House
Centerville
Rast Park Street
Case
Graveile & Ervin's
Care Inter Mountain
J. D. McGregor
Ontario Veterinary College
Toronto
Marlow's
South Main Street
Lodges of
Odd Fellows
Quarts
Gold
Park
Granite
John Nelson
Eae Sar
Dan Yancey
Merced Gold Mining Company
Merced Gold Stein Company
Lewisohn
Peicee
W. J. Ladd
Boston
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