War News from Ladysmith and Natal Report
Telegrams dated January 12 to 15 describe Warren leading 11 000 troops toward Colenso and Ladysmith reports of Boer casualties and movements. Dispatches note no change in the situation but hints of a forthcoming great battle. A Canadian critic warns of possible invasion fears amid home rule tensions.
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Warren
Ladysmith
Pretoria
Canor
Durban
Chievery
Frere
Breen
Brandon
War Office
Roberts
Wape
Colenso
Lourenzo Marames
New York
Buller
London
Daily Mail
Pieter
Snaxisburg
Charles Warrem
Assault on Ladysmith Described in Jan 6 Action
Special dispatch from Ladysmith front reports Boer forces attacking the British defensive positions at Plat Rand ridge on January 6. Intense close fighting, heavy artillery, and stubborn valour marked the assault, with ground gains then abandoned and further operations continuing January 7 including a failed foray and capture of two ammunition wagons.
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Wondon
Ranger
Ladysmith
Lourengo Marques
Plat Rand Ridge
Justine
Plat-Rand
Head Right into It and Later Partner Fooled by the Boers
A Naauw-Poort dispatch to The Daily News describes General French approving a night march by the Suffolk regiment under Lieutenant Colonel Watson. Soldiers wore canvas shoes or went barefoot, tackling difficult terrain with several halts to verify their position before reaching the summit of the hill.
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London
Daily News
Naauw-Poort
French
Watson
Nprp
Embargo at Delazon Bay Sparks Boer Tension
In Delazon Bay Pretoria January 11 via Lourenszo Marques borghers demand removal of the embargo on Transvaal imports. If kept, it is alleged steps will be taken prejudicial to prisoners and aliens.
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Delazon Bay
Pretoria
Lourenszo Marques
Transvaal
Possible Standard Oil Steamer Wreck Off Newfoundland
The Times suggests the wrecked vessel may be one of three Standard Oil steamers, Mannheim, Efelds, or Heligoland. Heligoland, a 1890 steel ship captained by Ritter, 204 feet long with a 50 man crew, left Philadelphia Jan 5 and could fit the report of a two mast vessel found near St Mary's Bay.
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New York
the Times
Newfoundland
Standard Oil Company
Philadelphia
Mannheim
London
Flushing Holland
Belsen
Norway
Atlantic
St. Mary’s Bay
Heligoland
Ritter
German-American Petroleum Company
Fatal Flood in Kendrick Idaho and Related News
A flood on the Potlatch River in Kendrick Idaho Jan 15 swept away twenty houses and damaged tracks and bridges. Three children drowned after a bogey overturn rescue by John Long. The narrative notes massive wheat losses and ongoing tracks restoration. Separate reports mention Clark senatorial testimony and visits by Dixon and Armstrong to the White House.
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Kendrick
Ida
Potlatch
Hamblin
John Long
Ramblin
Kendrick Company
Tno
Julinette
Tda
Dpotlatch
Northern Pacific
Republicans Take Governor Battle to Federal Courts
Frankfort Ky Jan 15 Republican leaders report assurances from insiders that even if Governor Taylor and Lt Governor Marshall are seated they will file in Federal Judge Erans Louisville to restrain Democratic contestants and push the case to the Supreme Court, delaying final decision a year or more. Goebel forces doubt federal standing. Antigo Goebel elements plan protests to support a continued Taylor Marshall hold.
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Frankfort
Taylor
Marshall
Erans
Louisville
Supreme Court
Senator Goebel
Goebel
Repub
Ican
Skk
J. Hampton
Jane
Republican State Cental Committee
Taylor and Marshall
James Andrew Scott
Germany Presses Liberia Over German Protectorate Bid
Dispatches from Liberia report Germany pressing for a protectorate move as France did, with German consul Mumplemeyer demanding immediate reparations over a 1897 civil case. Liberian officials fear London’s war gives Paris and Berlin leverage to coerce governance.
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London
Associated Press
Associatedross
Liberia
Germany
France
Herr Mumplemeyer
Monrovia
Berlin
Anmed Wwoch
Mumplemeyer
Terr Koeh
Great Britain
Wives of Dr Gustave Mahe Claim Body Amid Confession
Sioux City La Jan 156 Saturday two women claimed to be the wives of Dr Gustave Mahe of the city who died suddenly last Thursday night and asked for the body The real wife was in San Francisco The woman living with Mahe admitted she was not his lawful wife after a telegram from the San Francisco wife demanding the body was shown She refuses to name her true identity but admits running away with the doctor and living with him for months
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Sioux City
Gustave Mahe
San Francisco
Mahe
New York
Selzer
Drowned Boys and Skating Meet in Brief News Roundup
Three boys Richard French Thomas O Brien and Charles Pachow drowned in Louisville pond when the ice gave way. The western championship skating meet of the National Amateur Skating Association will be in St Paul Friday and Saturday Feb 6 and 7. An explosion in a Mountain Consolidated mine at Pate Montana killed Peter Sullivan and Photius Smith instantly. Colonel Wood Bryan denies a Boston report praising wool tariff. Rumor of a pottery cartel decline and price hikes. William of Adleck, water works secretary of Sandusky Ohio, arrested for embezzling 10000 dollars. Actor Morris Olix died in New York at age 69. Paris expedition tickets total 10000000. Colonel VN TL Wood dies. The Legion of Honor cross awarded to Treasury J Gould. The Earl of Ava died from wounds received in the recent fight. France and San Domingo conflict settled with French claim paid. A 1850 two cent British Guiana stamp sold in New York for 1710 dollars.
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Richard French
Thomas O'Brien
Charles Pachow
Louisville
National Amateur Skating Association
St. Paul Pri Diy
Mountain Consolidated
Pate, Mont
Peter Sullivan
Photius Smith
Wol Bryan
Boston
Columbus
Willian
Adleck
Board of Water Works
Sandusky
Olix
Morris
New York
Prissit Dais
Ladysmuith
Marquis of
Bryan States His Position On Expansion Of The United States
Kansas City Jan 1 W J Bryan traveled through Kansas City en route to Columbia MO He explained his Minneapolis interview and defined expansion as either a harmless extension or a homogen eous empire He argued people must want to join and be able to govern themselves He opposed granting independence to distant peoples while seeking to protect them. At Columbia he spoke to 1000 and was later hosted at a Century Club dinner. He denied favoring wool tariffs and said he would support tariffs if elected. In Philadelphia Senator Hanna outlined issues after a January conference.
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Wilhers
Bret
Ines
Brett
Edward Blake
South Longford
Upper Canada
Canada
Longford
United States
Kansas City
W. J. Bryan
Columbia
Minneapolis
Bryan
Tay
Philippine Islands
Bam
Witten
Chen
Colutebin
University Chapel
Ile
Lanor
Doclallar Dnter
Century Elf
Favoroas Arift
Colonists of New Hagland and New Mayland Life
In early New Hagland days colonists lived frugally. a Belf-Culture account notes a farmer averaging $150 yearly with minimal spending on luxuries, producing most needs on the farm. Clothing remained economical, bread and vegetables formed staples, and even meat and alcohol were home-made from simple resources.
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New Hagland
New Mayland
Chicago
Witteh
Lylus
Grain-O new grain drink replaces coffee in shops
Try Grain-O ask your grocer today to show you a package of GRAIN-O a new food drink that takes the place of coffee. The children may drink it without injury as well as the adult. It has the rich seal brown of Mocha and Java but is made from pure grains and agrees with delicate stomachs. Priced at 26 cents per package, sold by all grocers.
For Sale Cheap Stock of Groceries Available
Small stock of groceries with good established trade. Will sell at a bar gain. Address this office. 1-Bdtf
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Ward
Weenen
Efis
Groblers
de Villiers
Iung‘iuad
Ineeldief
Free State Forces
Bulwana Hill
Caesar’s
Lourenzo Marqjaes
Colesberg
St. Mary's Bay
Idaho
Washington, Jan. W
Meror
Chirk
Bickford
Phewett
Clark
Phediso
Itn
Charles M. Jackson
Utah
Senate
Dison
Washington
Dan. l
George Dixon
Terry Abegravern
Bob Armstrong
Whdte Louse
Dixon
West Point
N.Y
Mendemy Board
W. M.cooley
Michigans
W. €. Russell
Ingis
A. O. Crow
Manchester
N. A
Blanchard
Aed
William Money
Merrimac
Hanna
Gov. Taylor
Kentucky
Philippines
Tos
Eix
Drake
Des Moines
Centerville
Drake University
Pine Street
Cortona
L. L
Elizabeth Campbell
Jennie Campbell
Archie Campbell
Charles A. Siegfried
Newport
R. L
United States Navy
Naval
Coasters Harbor Island
Miss Iarrell
Peoria
Tmls
Ife
Grand Rapids, Wis
lPire
Nekoosa Paper Company
Taumauroth Point
Nekoosa
Cand Rapids Fire Company
Pittsburg
Trey
Australia
Adelaide
South Australia
Dan
Ashbridge
Hann
A. I. C. Corres
Schoeffel
Galena Street
Freeport
Illinois
E.C. Dewitt & CO
H. J Mooge
Uneeda
National Biscuit Company
Uneeda Jinjer Wayfer
A. L. Newton
Jennie Newton
Galena Avenue
Sil
California
Oregon
Chicago, Union Pacific and
North-Western Line
Chicago & North-Western Railway
Opp
Koenig
Stephenson St
Drs
Carratte & Barnett
R. Hi. Carratte, M. D
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