Kipling Goes to Africa Amid Royal War Mourning
London report notes Kipling and family headed for South Africa to meet Cecil Rhodes and collect material for future works while the empire braces for war. Royal comments include the Duke of Cambridge and Westminster family moves, with the queen’s descendants and mournings expanding among European royalty as new duties loom.
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London
Associated Press
Great Britain
Henry
Prussia
Duke of York
Greece
Fedora of
Duke of Connaught
Duke of Cambridge
Rudyard Kipting
South Africa
England
Beggar
Kipling
Cecil Rhodes
Kimberley
Ranjitsiohji
Lir
Cambridge
Exes Ernst
Africa
India
Manchester
Duke of Westminster
Miss West
Win
Cornwallis West
Imperial Yeomanry
Duchesa
Randolph Churchill
Orme
Ben d'Or
Flying Fox
Blundell Mate
Mr. Whitney
Alice Montague
Duke of Manchester
Duchess of Devonshire
Halismury
Ridley
Lansdowne
War Office
Local Mayor Funds for Visiting Officers and Men
A fragment notes an American officer was owed about £200 and a town lay in the bank awaiting arrival. It states the mayor had subscribed another $250 to entertain the visiting officers and men.
The Molineux Trial Testimony Sparks Court Scene
New York January 20 The Molineux trial saw unexpected developments as Heckman testified that Molineux hired a Barnet letter box and made corrections with a lead pencil. Prosecution seeks dual ink samples to bolster Hickman’s testimony while Dr Beaman Douglass faced sharp questioning from District Attorney Osborne about Barnet s death and a mailed package to Barnet gaining attention.
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New York
Melineux
Heckman
Molineux
Barnet
Hickman
Martin
Beaman Douglass
Ares
Osborne
Douglass
H. ©. Barnet
Port Townsend Pioneer Arrested For Perjury
Wm Eldridge of Port Townsend was arrested in Seattle on perjury charges tied to a federal case involving bondsmen of ex Collector J C Saunders. Eldridge denied signing the bond, claiming it forged. Bail was set and Judge Hanford ordered a filing against Eldridge's attorney A W Buddress for alleged professional misconduct.
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Seattle
Wash
Wm. Eldridge
Port Townsend
J. C. Saunders
Eldridge
Hanford
A. W. Buddress
No conclusion reached on senate reorganization
Washington Jan 20 Republicans in the senate caucus for nearly two hours considering the reorganization of the senate and its fiscal force. No conclusion was reached and the caucus adjourned until Wednesday next. Discussion touched on ex representative Charles Bennett of Newabe for secretary but no action.
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Washington
Republicana
Senate
Charles Bennett
Newabe
Innocent Man Hanged Confession Ties to Old Murder
A Redwood Falls report states that an elderly man, Slover, who died in California, confessed to killing Moses Lufkins in Gales township about twelve years ago, a crime for which William Rose was later hanged. The message comes from relatives and suggests a miscarriage of justice.
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St. Paul
Redwood Falls
Minnesaga
Herve
Man Slover
California
Moses Lufkins
Gales Township
William Rose
San Francisco’s Jim Anthony defeats Mickey Welch in Seattle bout
In Seattle Washington at the Seattle Athletic Club on January 19 Jim Anthony of San Francisco defeated Mickey Welch of Seattle in twelve rounds. Welch led through six but faded. Anthony won decisively, with Welch knocking Anthony down in the seventh and Anthony flooring Welch in the final two rounds.
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Seattle
Wash
Jim Anthony
San Francisco
Mickey Welch
Seattle Athletic Club
Welch
Anthony
Tug Ime Graham Reaches Wreck in St Mary's Bay
No bodies recovered. The tug Ime Graham arrived at St Johns after the Helgoland wreck in St Marys bay. A diver found a shapeless mass of iron sail and cordage. Only letters of the name remain Hel. No bodies recovered.
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St. Johns, N. F
Ime Graham
Helgoland
St. Mary's Bay
Hel
Alaska customs chief Ivey resigns in notice to appoint successor
A Washington dispatch to the Oregonian reports Collector of Customs Ivey of Alaska has resigned. The resignation becomes effective upon appointment and qualification of his successor.
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Portland
Ore
Oregonian
Washington, D. C
Ivey
Alaska
Bullet stopping depths and earth barriers described
A historical note details how rifle bullets lose penetration in loose earth at 500 yards, with 24 inches typical, and 28 inches of purer earth as protection. It explains rammed earth, gravel between boards, brick walls, and wood versus clay, plus the effect of moisture and sand on bullet paths and stopping power.
Civil and Military Duties Outlined by Governor Havana
Jan 20 dispatch details the civil and military order governing Cuba. Civil channels handle communications, civil affairs under military supervision, and officers may act only under extreme danger. Military must not interfere with press except to curb disturbances, monthly prisoner inspections, and joint public works guidance with US engineers. Also notes strikes, cattle import issues, prison releases, and a four member commission to oversee island archives.
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Havana
Engineering Department
United States
Nunez
Mantanzas
Wood
Long Chalk Cargo Arrives in Philadelphia Harbor
The British ship Palgrave moored at Hanover with 1600 tons of chalk destined for crayon production and white lead. The cargo, though vast, is of inferior grade and will be processed into industrial white lead rather than high grade consumer chalk.
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Philadelphia North American
Philadelphia
Palgrave
Hanoveignment
Pennsylvani
Northern Pacific Runs Sleeping Cars to St Paul and St Louis
The Northern Pacific is the sole line operating the Pullman Standard sleeping cars from Anaconda to St Paul and St Louis. Two sleeping cars are on the night train from Anaconda and Butte, one via Billings and the Burlington route to St Louis and one from Butte to St Paul, with no change of cars between points.
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Northern Pacific
Anaconda
St. Paul
St. Louis
Butte
Billings
Burlington
Merced Gold Mining Co Stockholders Meeting Notice
Notice to stockholders of Merced Gold Mining Company that its annual meeting will be held at the Lewisohn building office in Butte Montana on Wednesday January 24 1900 at 12 o'clock noon. Directors for the ensuing year to be elected and other business as may legally come before it. Transfer books closed January 6 1900 to January 34 1909 both days inclusive. W F Ladd Boston December 28 1899.
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Merced Gold Mining Company
Lewisohn Build
Butte
Montana
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Pinest
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McMillan & Floyd
P. O
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Cobban, Casey, Day Co
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Chas L. Smith
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Gottock
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Arizona
Wade
Galena
J. E. Rickards
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Pec
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Beckwith
Weat Park
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Averade
Lexas
South Main Street
McMillan & Ployd
Addreen P.ol
Butte, Mont
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W. A. Clark & Bros
Robert Rice
Mullen House
Centerville
Good Buy
Buttee
Case
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To & H
Care Inter Mountain
Conroy & Jorley
Butte Real Estate
Aainian & Ployd
Lexington
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Idaho
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George Ovschil
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NO. 20
Caesar
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Morris Block
West Gelena
Plano
West Broadway
Clark's Bank
West Galena
Aetna Savings and Trust Company
Offera
Noyes Block
Main
Thompson Investment Co
West Side
McBfilland & Floyd
Main Street
J. B. Richards
Mia. M. Lackie
Utah Avenue
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Maziz
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