Debated German ship seizures stir Reichstag cheers
Berlin reports the Reichstag opened debate on Moeller's interpellation over German steamers seized by British warships. Moeller denounced neutrality violations by a subsidized line and cited the Alabama case to illustrate Britain’s view of neutrality. Applause echoed as Count von Buelow spoke and was cheered.
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Alabama
Great Britain
England
United States
Count You Buelow
House
Gallery
Famine in India Expands as Government Faces Billions
Calcutta reports famine now affects about 22 million in British territory and 27 million in native states. Lord Curzon warns of looming cattle water and food shortages while vowing to bear the relief cost, with 8.25 million already receiving aid. He notes Britain’s focus shifts to South Africa as India must strive alone.
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Calcutta
Lord Curzon
India
South Africa
Havana Women Prison Described as Den of Filth
Major Runcie reports on his inspection of the Havana women’s prison, criticizing the lack of beds and aides, appalling sanitary conditions, and confinement of several hundred inmates without trial in a facility he calls a den of filth and iniquity.
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Major Runcle
Havana
Major Runcie
Osman Digna Captured Near Tokah by Suakim Expeditions
News from Cairo reports Osman Digna the principal general of the late khalifa has been captured near Tokah after expeditions from Suakim led by Captain Burgess. He was taken unharmed in the hills Thursday and will arrive at Suakim today.
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Osman Digna
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Tokah
Suakim
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Senate
House
League Island
Mare Island
Roberts
Danford
Ohio
War Department
St. Mary's Rapids
Lake Superior
Senater
Pritchard
North Carolina
Turner
Wash
Beveridge
Ind
District of Columbia
Springtime Promise and Womanhood in a Health Tonics Note
An advertisement extols Doctor Pierce's Favorite Prescription as ideal springtime health aid for young women crossing into womanhood. It claims to regulate the system and restore vigor without alcohol opium cocaine or narcotics.
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Doctor Pierce
News From Fronts Suppresses Doubt on Dundonald Entry
London dispatches report Lord Dundonald may have entered Ladysmith with 1,600 troops with a left-flank advance. General Warren presses on at Spearman's Camp amid Boers entrenched on ridges and rising casualties. Reinforcements of 5,000+ may head to Natal as South African operations continue with British forces engaging under Buller and Hart.
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Natal
Pietermaritzburg
Dundonald
Ladysmith
Lord Dundonald
Lonxpox
Daily Chronicle
Spearsman
Warren
Lord ‘Dundonald
Lyttleton
London
War Office
Buller
Spearman
Hart
Ryall
Yorkshire Regiment
Andrews
Border Regiment
MacLiughlin
Inniskillens
Barlow
Spearman's Camp
Fighting Likely As Buller Delays Further Moves
London January 23 The general staff reports no new Buller operations on Monday leaving British bivouac on the ground won after two days of fighting. Officials and press intelligence say news is scarce while Boer forces strengthen entrenchments and prepare to resist renewed action. Military men expect and hope for resumed fighting soon with intensified efforts against the Boers.
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London
4General
Buller
War Office
Arthur Fitzroy Hart
Ines
Lord Lansdowne
Wing Aay
Renee
Anx
Sunday Fight Summary From Spearman Camp
The report from Spearman's camp describes heavy fighting all day as British forces attack Boer positions in rugged hills. Artillery and rapid fire drive Boers from trenches to dongas, with the English occupying a new kopje and converging on the Boer center. Casualties are being moved rearward and rumor says the Boers may retreat. battle to continue tomorrow.
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London
The
Daily Mail
Spearman
Dongas
Earthquake Toll and Damage Across Mexican Cities
Reports from Colima Guadalajara and Mexico City detail a severe earthquake Friday night into Saturday morning. Seven killed and about sixty wounded in Colima. destruction at Guapa Lagana and the University area. one bridge damaged. City of Mexico largely unscathed with light damage and intact electric lighting.
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Guadalajara
Colima
Mexico
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Bernikeent
Guapa Lagana
Janu
University J
de Gallado
Zapotlan
Sarula
San Blas
Pacific
Vera Cnuz
Mex
Warren Abandons Plan In South African Campaign
Dispatches relay General Warren abandoning a westward march from Trichard's drift after enemy control of the ridge near Spienkop. Friday to Saturday fighting included heavy cross fire and seven hours of sun, with few casualties. Separate Bul ler report lists wounded officers and men from Ventor's Spruit action and confirms 188 total casualties in the Ladysmith engagement.
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the Times
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Warren
Trichard
Spienkop
Ventor
Spruit
Lospon
War Office
A. H. Keirrey
Dublin Fusileers
C. A. Hensley
F. English
Gordons
Ladysmith
Svas
Kimberley Fire Report Teases Native Incident
A brief fire report from Kimberley notes a native individual involved in a 17:0 incident. The fragmentary text hints at a local blaze response and an ensuing report.
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Kimberley
Dan
Two Lynched in Kansas as Murderers Are Hanged
Ed and George Smith alias Meeks, half brothers, were hanged by a mob in the Fort Scott county jail yard. They died calmly after resisting an escape attempt that led to a siege and shooting. Amos Phillips of Bates County, Missouri, was spared by sheriff action. Thousands viewed the bodies, still shackled, as tensions cooled.
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Kan
George Smith
Meeks
Amos Phillips
Bates County
Missouri
George Meeks
Toda
Filipino Ambush: Pack Train Captured and Americans Casualties
In Jan 22 Manina a 50 man escort from Company OC Thirtieth Infantry under Lt Ralston was ambushed near Lipa. Two Americans killed five wounded nine missing. The pack train of 22 horses and packs were captured after the retreat was pursued three miles until reinforcement arrived.
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Thirtieth Infantry
Ralston
Lipa
Armericans
Torres claims major Yaqui victory at Macoyata
Reports from Nocates indicate General Lorenzo Torres killed over 200 Yaquis at Macoyata on Thursday and captured 500. Father Beltran and several sisters of charity, held as prisoners of war for six months, were rescued and are now with Torres. The triumph is expected to scatter the Yaqui forces and end the war.
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Nocates
A. T
Lorenzo Torres
Macoyata
Father Beltran
Sisters of Charity
Torres
Attempt on General Otis Reported Near Manila
A Victoria B C special to the Record says J P Molera arrived from Manila and reports an attempt on General Otis life. Otis appeared on the firing line when a rifle shot whizzed close to his head and no shooter has been identified.
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Otis
Chicago
Victoria
B.C
J. P. Molera
Manila
General Otis
Texas murder trial proceeds as Averin case resumes
Report from Averin Texas on January 22 outlines continued court action in a murder trial. Details indicate additional testimony and defense questions as proceedings unfold.
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Texas
Averin, Tex
Debate on resolutions and financial bill actions
The record shows a sequence of parliamentary debates and votes with Pettigrew, Lodge, Hoar, and McLaurin arguing on resolutions and a financial bill. It notes a rejection of an amendment, approval of urgent deficiency measures, and discussions of the Samoa treaty, census director powers, and Philippine policy.
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Pettigrew
Lodge
McLaurin
House
Richardson
Secretary of Treasury
New York
Meard Teller
Gage
Sulzer
Sibley
Wheat up with Paris in brisk Chicago market
Paris firmer prices lifted Chicago wheat while corn fell and oats mixed. May wheat closed 604 and July 673, with nearby livestock futures steady to higher including steers and hogs. Cash quotes listed for No 2 red and spring wheat, corn, oats, rye, and live cattle amid active demand.
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Jmhicaco
Paris
Cattle and Hogs Market Reports From Kansas City
Kansas City cattle receipts around 4000 with higher asking prices for desirable killing cattle and strong demand. Hogs receipts near 6600 with active buying and gains of about 10 cents. Sheep receipts about 2800 with buyers anxious for supply and prices up around 10 cents. Cattle and hogs include western and Texan weights and various classes with quoted ranges noted.
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Kansas City
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