Departure of Volunteers and War Debate In Britain
A historical newspaper summary notes the departure of British volunteers for war amid public demonstrations and praise. It covers debates among generals Lord Roberts Lord Wolseley and others, amid criticism of war methods, logistics, and leadership. It highlights the unprecedented volunteer mobilization and public enthusiasm in London as thousands march to join the front.
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Wolrotey
Lord Wolseley
de Garihment
Muglandt
Seth Afden
Sol
Vin
Losdots
Foilty
Uie
London Volunteera
Regia
Mundrena
Phe
German US relations seen improving amid protest and trade talks
German and US ties show progress on Samoa and meat inspections while a German protest to Britain over naval seizures intensifies anti British sentiment. Count Von Buelow and other officials prepare parliamentary questions as Berlin weighs a new canal bill and broader foreign policy moves.
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Associated Presa
Berlin
Associated Fresh
United States
White
Germany
Samoa
Reichstag
Meckinley
Prince Hohenlohe
Count Buelow
Associated Press
Great Britain
Niso
Count von Buelow
Herr Moelher
Wberns
Foreign Office
Washington
Count von Rudow
Prussia
Seni oMeial Post
Gald
Ing Enalona
America
Count von Bueldw
Prince of
Oldenburg
Shipping and Commerce
Vooludes
Pttiglat
Frankfort
Powder
Vitbel
Guenther
Cologne
Brealai
Improvised explosive claim at Berlin social ball ruins gala
The Inventor boasted of owner’s tenfold explosive power at ten denta per kilo and no residue, but tests proved unsatisfactory. A German Colonial society ball featured elegant Berlin fashions with amateurs including Princess Von Lynar and Baroness Von Mirbach performing a comedy “Ningas Wedding” as the court attendance.
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Berlin
Pines
Ai Atre
Princess von Lynar
Princess von Ploas
Baroness von Mirbach
Ningas
Empresa
Illinois Republicans Postpone State Convention Date
Chicago January 13 The republican state committee voted unanimously to delay the state convention from April 10 to May in deference to the primary law requirements. The action reflects adjustments to align with election rules and party procedures.
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Chicago
Republican State Committee
Annual Northwestern Cedar convention meets in Marinette
The Northwestern Cedar men’s association held its annual convention in Marinette Wisconsin today. Officials advanced the shingles price ten cents per thousand on all grades. An advance of ten percent was set on posts and a slight rise on poles.
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Marinette
Wis
Northwestern Cedarmen's Association
Vance
Shaw Favors the Trusts in Lively Senatorial Fight
Des Moines reports a brisk legislative debate over anti trust and anti monopoly bills as Governor Shaw’s address unsettles reformers. Talk centers on anti pass measures and curbing railroad influence at conventions. Appropriations wary, Garst insists on discipline, and Junkin backs cautious spending. Lambert pushes abolishing state printer and binder offices, with backing from Democrats and broad Republican sentiment. The session resumes January 16 with a U S Senate race looming and future senatorials expected.
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Des .Moines
Garst
Treasury
Junkin
Senate Committee On Ways and Means
Kelly
Lance Counter
Ant Ainani
T FL Lambert
Jackson County
Responsible Printing House
Iir
Lambert
Albany
House
United States
John F. Gear
Fred White
Ivery
Allison
Gear
Puerto Rican Areas Hear Pacific Islands Committee
Washington sources report a joint committee hearing where Governor General Davis spoke on Puerto Rican areas and Pacific Islands conditions, detailing exhaustively the status and ongoing negotiations today.
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Washington
Puert
Pacific Islands
Davis
Balfour Offends Deeply as Britain Faces War Scrutiny
London dispatch notes Balfour’s speechcraft angers mourners and critics, threatening the government. Spectator calls for Chamberlain’s approach, while Salisbury plans to back Kitchener and Roberts, with plans for home defense and cabinet reshuffle amid crisis. Germany and Liberia tensions loom as Britain faces broader imperial strains.
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Associated Press
London
Balfour
House of Commons
Lord Salisbury
Chamberlain
Dhecreet
Spectator
Lord Sailsbury
Foreign Office
Marquis of Lansdowne
War Office
H. Arnold-Forster
Ketnhaney
Great Britain
Lord Kitchener
Roberts
Kitchener
Duke of Wellington
Lord Roberts
Henry Broadhurst
Pariiament
Lancaster
Trades-Union Congress
South Africa
Liberia
Germany
France
Herr, Humplemeyer
Monrovia
Berlin
Koch
Republic
Irdm
Orld
Envy Among English Soldiers and Other Protests
Morning sections recount Germany's second protest to Britain and Shaw favoring trusts. Clark follows Hanna, example. Czar's rescript noted with ship subsidy debate. Verdict of coroner's jury and jail conditions discussed. Bryan on expansion and compulsory education featured.
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Germany
Shaw
Clark
Hanna
Bryan
Herald
Ham
Ladysmith
Delagoa Bay
the Herald
Mike
Craughis
Brown
Olive Sreriun
Canadian Invasion Rumors Prompt MP Edward Blake Remarks
Edward Blake, longtime South Longford MP and former chancellor of Upper Canada, addresses rumors of Irish society plans to invade Canada. He declares that if the threat were real he would defend his family and go to Canada, criticizing the more radical wing of his party.
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Edward’ Blake
Nationalit
South Longford
Upper Canada
Canada
Longford
No News From The WHR On War Front Silence
London reports the theater of war remains tightly closed by censorship as Lord Roberts and Lord Kitchener are said to have arrived at Capetown four days ago with no new front news. The War Office confirms no reports were received last night and rumors of a Buller defeat are unsubstantiated at Wellington barracks.
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Vremon
Imperial Yeomanry
Great Britain
Ft In
War Office
South
London
Lord Roberts
Lord Kitchener
Capetown
Scots Guards
Buller
Wellington Barracks
Baker and Co Broker Arrest Scrambles Postal Fraud Case
John W. Baker head of John W. Baker & Co. commission brokers was arrested on mail fraud charges. Chief Post Office Inspector says out-of-town patrons lost more than 100000 dollars and will widen the probe to determine full scope of Baker's operations.
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St. Louis
John W. Baker
John W. Baker & Co
Post Office
Dice
Baker
Actor Felix Morris Dies Amid Stage Career in New York
Felix Morris, a two character actor, died today at age thirty five. He leaves a widow formerly Florence Slood of San Francisco and two young daughters. His debut was in Lotta’s support in Massette. His greatest successes came in support of Rosina Voices, with whom he stayed seven years. Recently he appeared in vaudeville theatres. Evening Herald, telephones listed.
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New York
Felix Morris
Florence Slood
San Francisco
Lotta
Massette
Rosina
Senator Clark senatorial probe tale in Helena
Washington January 13 The senate privileges and elections committee opened a session on Senator Clark Montana as the defense failed to locate letters from dentist Ector to Clark and Bickford A son of the dictator perhaps and witness Garr questioned him about Helena visits He said his main aim was to resign as United States commissioner Miner M L Howett testified Clark offered 416000 to Senator Myers for a vote for Clark and arrangements to pay 10000 to Myers via Whiteside Clark discussed Whiteside’s loyalty and the Daly faction controversy with Hewitt and said the only remedy was to convince the public of a Daly conspiracy He added that he would have his son contact Lyons who warned of court testimony Clark indicated his friends Wellcome Bickford Steel and others were his close aides The hearing adjourned
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Washington
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
Clark
Montana
Bickford
Ector
Do. W. Clark
Garr
Turley
Helena
United States
M. L. Howett
Chas
Myers
Whiteside
Hewitt
Daly
Butte
Daly Gang
Supreme Court
Tom Lyons
Bickford, Steel
Wellcome
Charley Clark
Feoriof Clare
C. W. Clark
Dr.Ector
East
New York
Eten Hanna
Charles WW. Jackson
Sault Lake
Utah
Salt Lake City
McCune
Jackson
Senate
Hanna
Ohio
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