British Troops Drive Boers From Colesberg Whatsmore
In Cape Colony on January 1 General French’s force pursued the Boers around Colesberg. Cavalry infantry and artillery moved at night to threaten the Boer flank. The Boers retreated eastward in disorder as Colesberg’s position was attacked with support from a large detachment. Our losses were slight and captured wagons and stores were reported.
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Bundesrath at Durban and Dordrecht fight update
Durban reports the Imperial mail steamer Bundesrath has been brought to the wharf, seized as contraband of war by the Magicienne, while London coverage details a small made but fierce engagement near Dordrecht. Captain Montmorency’s patrol and subsequent relief of Turner are described with Boer losses and rescues. Kid McCoy defeats Peter Maher in five rounds at Coney Island, with a disputed glove issue and a dramatic finish.
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Pete
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Mafeking dispatches hint at delayed papers and front return
Reports from Mafeking show readers will wait for newspapers as others do. Count Gleichen, wounded at Modder River, has recovered and left Cape Town for the front. Rumors of a Dutch rising circulate around Cape Town and Paarl with meetings at Rich mond. In London, Boer spies are said to have infiltrated Yeomanry but were exposed.
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Queen Victoria
Modder River
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Mpe Town
Cape Colony
Alfred Milner
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Afrikander Bund
Richmond
London
Yeomanry
Lord Chesham
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Hornycrofts’ Horse
Anti trust conference to meet in Central Music Hall
Chicago January 2 Members of the executive committee of the national anti trust conference met at the Sherman Crouse yesterday. M N Lockwood of Pennsylvania chairman said anti trust sentiment is growing and the conference aims to answer what can be done to save the country from trust oppression. Iowa fight is red hot in Des Moines as legislators arrive and senatorial stakes rise with Eaton and Gear front runners. A New York five story fire injures several and kills a six month old baby. Deadwood union drives eight workers to join the strike at Plania chlorination Works.
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Deadwood Liabor Union
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Witdonan
Lions tear keeper to pieces in Vienna zoo cage
In Vienna on January 2 a keeper entered a lion cage in bravado and was killed as six lions attacked. The incident occurred at the Vienna zoological gardens.
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Coldest day of winter recorded in Pembina
Pembina North Dakota observers report yesterday as the coldest day of the season with the thermometer at 34 degrees below zero. The frigid air blanketed the region, impacting daily routines and prompting warnings to protect livestock and exposed pipes.
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Labori, Champion of Justice and Noted Dreyfus Defender
Fernand Labori emerges as a leading international counsel. Born in Rheims, he studied law in Paris after stints in Mainz and Jingland, earning his bar admission in 1884. His fame rose in 1894 defending anarchist Vaillant, and he again refused payment in the Dreyfus case.
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Mainz
Germany
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Paris
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Allen's Foot Ease powder for tired swollen feet
Try Allen's Foot Ease a powder to be shaken into shoes. It cools the feet relieves swelling burning and tiredness and soothes blisters callous spots and bunions. Sold by druggists and shoe stores 25c trial package free Allen S Olmsted Le Roy New York.
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Four barrell conundrum teases reader in city paper
A Cleveland man recounts a Boston entertainment involving a four barrell conundrum. The riddle asks for a Bible figure unnamed and killed differently, answered as Lot’s wife with salt from every household, referencing Edward Bellamy and Looking Backward. Foley’s Honey and Tar touted as throat and chest remedy sold by local dealers Moogh Dungkunz Co.
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Dan Daly
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Eddward Bellamy
H. J. Moogh
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Little Phyllis Seeks Truth About Death and Sleep
A child asks her grandmother if she will die soon and insists she does not want to die for a long time. The ad promotes Chamberlains Cough Remedy for coughs and colds, noting quick relief and lung aid, sold by Emmert & Burrell, Druggists.
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Santa Claus and a Mischievous Christmas Scene
A gingerly described Christmas mischief features a father in disguise delivering gifts to bath time children. The tale ends with the children recognizing him as the visitor despite low lights and a hidden reveal. Rayner Salve is advertised as a healing ointment.
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Minister Traskell resigns over nonorthodox beliefs in Illinois
The Rev Wesley C Traskell pastor of Springfield s Second Congregational Church read his resignation effective April 1 after saying he cannot preach orthodox creed as he does not believe the Bible is the Book of God nor the atonement doctrine He will join the liberal ministry in the east and may take an assistant post with Dr Thomas Kerr of the Christian Union The resignation caused a stir in the large church and in state circles
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Wesley C. Traskell
Second Congregational Church
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Peoria
Walter M. Barrows
First Congregational Church
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