Parliament Called and Ladysmith Dispatches Reflect War
London reports parliament reconvenes as fighting at Ladysmith continues. Dispatches from Colenso describe Boer camps and British losses. rations in Ladysmith remain plentiful while Boer casualties are estimated high. German officials hint at settling contraband disputes. awaiting Lord Roberts as naval events unfold.
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Cape Town
Elie
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Choate
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Washington
Roberts
Table Bay
Lord Roberts
J. M.S
Methuen Recalled as British officer alleged dynastic motives
A London dispatch claims General Methuen has been recalled to England on grounds of alleged dynastic motives, noting the British cabinet faces sharp criticism while contrasting with Grant’s loyalty in the 1860s. The Tribune cites a high authority and cites American reports of Methuen’s recall.
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New York
Iself
Grant
Sherman
South Affrica
Tribune
London
General Methuen
England
Washington
Cragy
Ilony
United States
Trench Loyal to the Kapira in Regina Send-off
A dispatch reports Che mounted police for South Africa and a large send-off at Regina. Lieutenant Governor Vorget, a French-Canadian, praises loyal troops of his race, noting they are as faithful as those born near the throne as the men depart Monday.
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St. Paul
Minn
Winnipeg
Dispatch
Che Mounted Police
South Africa
Regina
Vorget
Large steamer ashore on Newfoundland reef feared lost
A large steamer, likely a passenger ship, wrecked on a reef in St. Mary’s Bay about five miles from shore. The vessel lies with head down and a fire burning aft. Several passengers were washed from the deck yesterday and some abandoned in the rigging as night fell. Details are unavailable and confirmation is delayed.
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Newfoundland
St. Johns
St. Mary's Bay
Jacoby Kills Nelson Then Ends Own Life in Nebraska
In Spencer Nebraska M Jacoby shot Milton Nelson at Nelsons home yesterday and killed himself. The motive remains unknown and no further details are available.
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Spencer
M. Jacoby
Milton Nelson
Shaw Reelected Iowa Governor Inaugural Ceremony
Iowa Governor Leslie M. Shaw takes a second term as chief executive in Des Moines with about 4,000 attendees including 85 year old Des Moines resident Edward Bent-Wistle who rode the Rocket in 1829. Chief Justice Granger administers the oath as legislature adjourns.
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Des Morges
Leslie M. Shaw
Austorum
Edward Bent- Wistle
Des Moines
Stephenson
Liverpool
Manchester
N. R B. Bacon
Wiliam Zlinierman
Clinton
Shaw
James C. Milliman
Charles T. Granger
Senate
Kentucky Case Is Critical Amid Goebel Controversy
Kentucky reports show Republican leaders urging Governor Taylor to resist if Goebel is seated by the legislature. They seek federal guidance on possible outcomes and pledge support to Taylor. Major A T Wood argues Taylor should stay in office against any arbitrary removal. Ex Representative Breckinridge predicts constitutional struggle may lead to bloodshed.
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Goebel
Washington
Taylor
A. T. Wood
Bradley
Lexington
W. GC. P. Breckinridge
Today’s Herald
Box Fight Called Off After Box Office Problem
Waterbury report says the bout between George Iteradden of New York and Mystery in ReoIne Iver win of Chicago did not occur last night at the National Athletic Club. Mefadden substituted for Iteradden but receipts were seized and the bout was canceled before entries.
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George Iteradden
New York
ReoLne Iverwin
Chicago
Nationsal Athletic Club
Mefadden
Matty Matthews
Death of an Ex Confederate General Maury
Peoria Illinois January 12 General Dabney Herndon Maury died at his son's home at five in the morning He was born in Fredericksburg Virginia May 21 1822 a West Point graduate who fought in the Mexican War He joined the Confederacy in 1861 and served until the war ended He later served as minister to Colombia under Cleveland.
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Dabney Herndon Maury
Ife
Inredericksburg
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Tie
Colombia
Cleveland
Debating Building Trades Council on constitution changes
Milwaukee January meeting of the Building Trades Council heated over a committee report reducing national officers control of international affairs. A motion to adopt the plan failed. A banquet followed the session.
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Milwaukee
National
Building Vrades Council
Rebels Routed as Bullard Advances in Manila Action
Manila report says Colonel Bullard and the thirty-ninth regiment routed rebels in an advance yesterday. Twenty four rebels killed and sixty prisoners taken. One U S soldier died and two were lightly wounded as ten rebel companies resisted stubbornly near Manila.
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Bullard
United States
Hamill to Run Again for Congress in Fifth District
At the Democrats fifth district convention in Terre Haute Indiana Samuel R Hamill was practically named to again contend for congress against his former partner Ivaris if the char ter is renominated Hamill is returned to office on the party ticket.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Samuel RR. Hamill
Congress
Ivaris
Conway brother faces robbery charge in hotel hold up
Sioux City January 12. John Conway brother of Steven B Conway Armour Co general superintendent. He is held on five thousand dollar bond on robbery charge from a Christings night hold up. He denies ever entering the restaurant involved.
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John Conway
Steven
Conway
Armour & Co
Wili
Chicago Police Kill Robbery Suspect Near Home
John Burke, fleeing arrest on robbery charges, was shot and killed last night by a Chicago officer after officers trailed three fleeing suspects for nearly half a mile. The incident ended as they were dividing loot in an alley near Burke’s residence.
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John Burke
Mysterious Death of a Doctor
St Louis reports Dr J J Muthahh a prominent physician was found dead in his office yesterday. He had shot himself.
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St. Louis
J. J. Muthahh
Circumstantial Evidence Nears Pardon for Two Innocents
Jacob tenze and Henry Kaiser, convicted of Edwin Brown murder in March 1893, were pardoned after years on death row and life sentences. Governor Hawes, urged by police chief supporters, cites circumstantial evidence and police revelations of real killers who have since died.
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Jacob Tenze
Henry Kaiser
Edwin ‘Ek. Brown
Jefferson City
Harry B. Hawes
Henze
Iaiser
Lfe
Hanze
Kalser
Boy Guilty of Murder In First Degree
A 16-year-old boy, John Iornstett, was found guilty of murder in the first degree for the killing of his 10-year-old cousin Nora Kornstett. Nora disappeared in June after visiting a field where Kornstett was plowing and was later recovered unconscious in an abandoned well, dying hours later. Iornstett confessed to throwing her into the well after a brutal attack.
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Nora Kornstett
K Kornstett
William Musson Dies After Loss of Reelection
Des Moines Iowa January 12 William Musson a leading Iowa Odd Fellow died suddenly of heart failure at his home He founded the Iowa Odd Fellows annuity insurance and was deposed as president after the annual election on Wednesday Grief over losing reelection is listed as the cause of death
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William Musson
Odd Fellows
Iowa
Iowa Odd Fellows Annuity Insurance
Sentence of a Thug Commuted in Boston
Boston officials commute the death sentence of Edward Ray Snow a 19 year old murderer to life imprisonment by unanimous vote of the executive council.
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Executive Council
Edward Ray Snow
Notable Obsequies and Deaths Across American Cities
Thousands attended Rev. McGlynn’s funeral at St. Stephen’s New York. Julia Morrison acquitted for the Chattanooga murder behind the theater scenes amid court cheers. Col A D Hope died in Roselle New Jersey aged 83 once led the Civil War troop train. Chicago teen William Klats killed 14 year old Fred Schultz. Armour plans Pasadena home denied in Chicago reports. Chicago embezzler Michael J Sampson sailed from Liverpool in custody. Mann and Trumbly held to grand jury over Roger O’Brien mob killing. Astors to raise ground rents on New York property. Commander F J Green of the Montgomery Admiral Schley’s flagship died by suicide in Montevideo, born in Indiana.
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New York
Julia Morrison
Leidenheiier
Chattanooga
A. D. Hope
Roselle
N. J
Hope
Cary
Washington
William Klatz
Fred Schultz
Chicago
Pasadena
Cal
Philip D. Armour
Michael J. Sampson
Liverpool
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Jerry Trumbly
Roger O'Brien
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Trumbly
Astors
F. J. Green
Montgomery
Sehley
Montevide
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The Markets Chicago Hogs Cattle and Sheep Prices
Hogs receipts 35 000 with prices 4.00 to 4.85 for pigs light packing and heavy lots. Cattle receipts 7 500 with steers from 4.00 to 6.60 and cows to 4.70. Sheep receipts 16 000 with western and native lamb and sheep bids from 3.00 to 6.25. Milwaukee grain: wheat steady No 1 north 63 to 64c, No 2 north 68 to 69c. oats steady 25c.
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Jan. Nl
Texas
Milwaukee Grain
Milwaukee
Northern
Éic
Chicago Board of Trade
Cape Cod
Lunatic Journalism and Its Worldwide Asylum Magazines
An exploration of magazines published by asylum inmates since 1844, tracing the birth of lunatic journalism from The New Moon at Crichton Royal to successors in Edinburgh Perth Grahamstown London and New York. It notes content ranges from travel and humor to melancholy tales and the astonishment at readers who prefer entertainment over gloom.
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Asylum Magazine
America
Scotland
Crichton Royal Asylum
Dumfries
Morningside Mirror
Royal Hedinburgh Asylum
Excelsior
James Murray
Royal
Ranji
W. G
Fort England
London Mail
River Life on the Mississippi Aboard Steamboats
In Ainslee's Magazine description, passenger steamers between St. Paul and New Orleans offer comfortable staterooms and meals aboard a moving hotel. Cargo handling relies on river laborers, with Memphis levee activity showing cotton, crates, and freight, amid noisy stevedores and mule-driven chaos.
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St. Paul
St. Louis
New Orleans
Memphis
Mississippi
Cincinnati
Ainsleo
Widow of Carnot Leaves Will Requesting Idol Be Destroyed
In a will Mme. Carmot, widow of the assassinated French president, asks her children to rid themselves of a small carved stone idol. The object, said to grant power and prophesy a violent death, once belonged to the Khajdarn dynasty and was linked to the rise and fall of Carnot's career.
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France
Llindoo
Carnot
India
Kxhadjurna
Mme. Carnot
M. Carnot
Mme, Carnot
The Bundles and the Baby
A St. Louis mother loses her baby in a department store after Christmas shopping. She leaves her address and says she will hold the store responsible for the infant when found, noting shopping instinct can override maternal urges during crowds.
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St. Louis
Christinas
New York World
Mohammedan Challenge to Curzon Convenes Religious Debate
A Mohammedan in India proposes a public conference of all religions to test their claims by a year of miracles, aiming to prove Mohammed's superiority. If he fails, he vows crucifixion, a sacrifice not commanded by his prophet, to prove his own devotion.
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India
Lord Curzon
Mohamed
Mirza Alianad of
Kadian
The Pastor's Resignation Cited by The Boston Watchman
The Boston Watchman notes a minister who resigns a prosperous and beloved pastorate. When asked for the reason he replies, in Latin-like phrasing, A biligus deacan, signaling a reflective or ironic motive behind leaving.
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Boston Watchman
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