Persistent Assault on the Enemy by English Forces
London war dispatches report rumors of Lady Smith’s relief and General Warren’s death after eighteen hours of fighting. British actions include Lord Dundonald’s mounted troops seizing kopjes west of Actonhomes with casualties on both sides. Boer trenches endure naval shelling while Methuen commands a reconnaissance. Highlanders harry Boers along the river bank with ineffective Boer fire.
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London
Stock Exchange
Ladysmith
Warren
Buller
War Office
Spearman
Lord Dundonald
Actonhomes
Cornet Heilbrun
Stearmans
Natal
Lyttleton
Brakefontein Kopjes
Mopper River
Cape Colony
Jan
Tepeciahaan
Methuen
Free Trade Drive Reported for U S Puerto Rico
Washington dispatch notes a House bill by Payne of New York pushing free trade with Puerto Rico. Senate and House pages discuss bribery charges against Senator Clark of Montana with witnesses Rector and Chaplain Warren. Pension estimates forewarn a manageable rise due to Spanish War claims, planning to maintain overall pension funds.
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United States
Puerto Rico
Washington
Clark
Montana
W. B. Rector
House
Warren
Senate
Allen
Secretary of State
Transvaal
Morgan
House—Payne
New York
House, Barney
Wis
Fresh Plague Outbreak Reported in Honolulu from Dorie
San Francisco special dispatch notes the steamer Dorie arriving from the Orient via Honolulu reports a fresh plague outbreak there. Six deaths occurred between the China and Dorie voyages, bringing total deaths to 28 and cases to about 26, with officials warning of continuing risk.
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San Francisco
Cal
Orient
Honolulu
China
Tragedy in Worcester: Martin Bergen Kills Family
Worcester police report that Martin Bergen, Boston ball player, killed his wife and one child with an axe and used a razor on another child before slaying himself. Authorities suspect insanity in the dramatic murder suicide.
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Worcester
Mass
Martin Bergen
Boston
John Mitchell Re-Elected President of UMW
John Mitchell was re-elected president of the United Mine Workers. A constitutional amendment was adopted giving the national executive board power to levy assessments for the support of those ordered on strikes.
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John Mitchell
Inpianarouis
United Mine Workers
National Executive Board
Baltimore and Ohio shops moved from Pana to Flora
Work began to remove machinery from the Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern shops in Pana to Flora Illinois. The city tried to stop the move but failed. The buildings were donated by the city and officials seek to secure Illinois Central division shops.
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Pana
Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern
Flora, Til
Illinois Central Railroad
Otis Cables Details Of Troop Movements Across Front
Washington dispatch notes Otis relays operation details of various columns and detachment troops in different sectors. Information outlines troop movements, positions, and strategic aims as part of ongoing military reporting.
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Washington, Jan
Otis
Forces in Luzon and Panay pursue insurgents
Allied forces report continued operations in Luzon and Panay against insurgent bands. Troops break up scattered units, seize substantial ammunition stocks, and incur only minimal casualties.
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Luzon
Panay
Notable Visitors and Arrivals Reported in Local Listings
A stream of visitors and travelers is noted including W. M. Bush from Bloomington J G Hettinger and F M Gundars in Chicago George Slossener in Chicago Dr Peck at Florence J B Jones of Kirkville Ill and Fred Dorman on a Chicago trip H B Zartman home from South Dakota M Stoskopf in Chicago Charles Ross in city W A Merrifield from Kansas City J W Kraft from Omaha J T Swift returning to Waterloo Mrs W G Byron guest of Mrs D A Knowlton John Merritt visiting his sister Mrs S B Gatchell W J Hall seeking rheumatism relief Frank Winger home from Chicago Mrs and Mrs Will Brown visiting for funeral Dennis Cavanaugh and Lizzie from Chicago for James Cavanaugh funeral Sterling Standard reports Ennenga and wife from Freeport visiting John Wagner E and W clothing house member Ennenga visiting
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Chas. Ross
Sydney
Iowa
W. A. Merrifield
Kansas City
J. W. Kraft
Omaha
J. T. Swift
Waterloo
W. G. Byron
Minneapolis
D. A. Knowlton
John Merritt
Dennis Cavanaugh
Lizzie
Chicago
Jas. Cavanaugh
Sterling Standard
Ennenga
Freeport
John Wagner
E. & W. Clothing House
Evansville Star Course Review and Upcoming Opera House Acts
The Evansville Star Course finale drew strong praise for Edward P. Elliott the impersonator in Christopher Jr and An American Citizen is slated for the Grand Opera House. The Lyman Twins tout a new comedy A Merry Chase with a full company and premium scenery, appearing next Monday at the same venue.
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Evansville Journal
Edward P. Elliott
Christopher, Jr
Elliott
Evansville
Grand Opera House
Lyman Twins
Weather Forecast for Caroago and Illinois
Weather tonight threatens with rain in the extreme southeast. Saturday will be cloudy with moderate temperatures. The notice also calls YMCA Star course ticket holders to report sold quantities to General Secretary Keagle by Saturday night.
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Caroago
Illinois
Keagle
Man and His Destiny lecture draws large Freeport audience
F E Titus of Toronto spoke at the Knights of the Globe hall on Man and His Destiny. The Freeport Theosophical Society hosted the event with chair C H Little noting parlor talks today and tomorrow. Titus discussed mind, ether, Tesla experiments, telepathy, and the immortal higher self, concluding with the ideal of the Christ life and a Sunday lecture on The Religion of Justice.
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Knights of the Globe Hall
F. E. Titus
Toronto
Canada
C. H. Little
Freeport Theosophical Society
Titus
Jesus
Earth
Nikola Tesla
Tesla
William Kingdon Clifford
Clifford
Mr. Titus
St. Paul
Christ Jesus
To Cure La Grippe in Two Days Take Laxative
Drug advertisement claims Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets cure la grippe in two days. Refund offered if it fails. Box bears E W Graves signature. Price 2 cents.
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E. W. Grave
Upcoming Events At The Grand Opera House And Local Venues
A schedule of entertainment and community gatherings lists performances at the Grand Opera House including Merry Chase Heart of Maryland and Under the Red Robe. It also covers county farmers institute meetings, social dances at St Marys hall Columbus club events at Blusts hall and Germania opera house masquerade balls and a Masonic hall inspection. The list marks charity events for St Francis hospital and a 50th anniversary celebration for Excelsior lodge.
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Germania Opera House
Grand Opera House
Lion Moulders
Cormaniaco Hall
Central Commandery
Masonic Hall
Normandy
St. Francis’ Hospital
Excelsior Lodge of Masons
Meeting of Prof Aronson’s pupils Saturday morning
Pupils of Prof Aronson are requested to attend a meeting at 10 o'clock Saturday morning at the home of the Misses Stoskopf located at the corner of West and Stephenson street.
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Prof
Aronson
Stoskopf
West and
Stephenson Street
Dr King’s New Life Pills Offer Brisk Health Boost
Bismarck's iron nerve came from splendid health and energy. The ad claims that strong will and vigor come from well functioning organs and urges readers to use Dr. King's New Life Pills to unlock brain and body power. Available for 26 cents at Emmert and Burrell's drug store.
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Dr. King
Emmert & Burrell’s
Wonderful deliverance from frightful death in Hannibal
Mr J E Lilly of Hannibal Missouri recounts fall from typhoid and pneumonia to near death and recovery after using Dr King s New Discovery. He credits one bottle with relief and endorses the medicine as a swift cure for lung troubles. Regular sizes 50 cents and 1 00 trial bottles free at Emmert Burrells drug store guarantees.
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J. E. Lilly
Hannibal
Emmert & Burrell's
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W. M. Sanford
Rand OreRa House
Hollister’s
Emmert & Burrell
Truggists
Freeport, Ill
Pacenl Wv
Masinte Vougle, Chica
Rand
S. P. Kent
John Reising
Aurora
Gen. Atkins
WM. F. Jungkunz OO
H. J. Mooge
Wanner
W. M. Bush
Bloomington
J. G. Hettinger
F. M. Gundars
George Slossener
Dr. Peck
Florence
B. F. Jones
Kirkville, Ill
Fred Dorman
H. B. Zartman
South Dakota
M. Stoskopf
Frank Winger
Mrs
Will Brown
Y. M.C. A. Star Course
G. Hall
Bismarck
Florence Township
Galena Avenue
Ill
Eli Elis
S. A. Roscoe
Prospect St
Bonder
Chicago St
Rosperf
E. Bengston
M. V.B. Elson
Loris
All Grocers
Frank D. Crenshaw
Trav
Rep
Sweet & Hea’s
Galena Street
Father Time
C. S. Barrett
Bengston
Freeport, Fl
C.H. Little
C.H. Little & Co
T. H. HollIster
Stavhanson
Galena Ave
Brubaker
Mgr
Pana Cub
Harden & Tice Distributors
Jenks Bros
Stephanson
Walton
Stephenson St
Freeport, i
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