War bulletin reports Woodgate wounded and believed dead
A South Africa dispatch notes General Warren's forces at Spionkop and reports General Woodgate dangerously wounded, with later word of his possible death. The piece also records broader war sentiment and remarks by William St John Brodrick on government control, plus American engineers aiding Pasco mining interests and criticisms of the Transvaal republic's legal system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jen. Woodgate
Hope Angs
Warren
John Hayes
Ham
Transvaal
London
Tan
War Office
South Africa
Spion Kop
Woodgate
War- Wen
Spearman
Sueelter
SUN
SHELL
Ladysmith
Spionkop
William ‘St. John Brodrick
Foreign Affairs
Newark
Pas Tue
Supreme Court of the Republic
The
Republic
SWORDS THAT THRILL BRITAIN AND WAR NOTES
Britain heralds General Buller's morale boosting claim that the men are splendid and holds Spionkop gains as permanent. Warren's view that Boer entrenchments adjacent are untenable gains expert acceptance amid cautious notes on gun platforms and position height. Times analyst voices cautious progress in the broader campaign as observers await fuller data. John Ways Hammond discusses Plymouth League remarks by Jameson raid prisoner Kinron on Boer mine profits and Rand ore quality and mining capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buller
Warren
London
England
Charles Warren
Splenkop
Ladysmith
Spion
New York
Plymouth League
Plymouth Church
Brooklyn
John Bays Kinron
Transvaal
Plamond
Rand
Roc
Waly
Macrum Still Puszling Them Paris
Paris January 26 The Patria yesterday claimed Charles Id Macrum former United States consul at Pretoria visited the foreign office with Dr Leyds to Fulfill a mission from President Kruger The foreign office called it a fake and Dr Leyds said he has not seen Macrum and that Macrum is not the recipient of any letter from Kruger
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Macrum
Paris
Patria
Charles Id
Macruim
United States
Pretoria
Foreign Office
Dr. Leyds
Ikrnger
Mr. Macrum
Mar. Macrum
Isruger
Schleswig- Holstein
Augusta Victoria
Germany
Dia
Tuane
Chipress
Congress
Tna
Mississippi
Charles S. Glass
Chienge
Deain
Chicnge
Joseph Wk
Davidsom & Sonnamtutac
Phlladetgibia
Vbeibinley
Eger
Bismarck
Ostia Tale
Suez
Cuba
C. Smith
Sherbrook
Can
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Diplomat Montegne White Discusses South African Mediation
Montegne White in Washington claims he acts to mediate in the South African war in a private capacity not as an accredited representative. He asserts Dr Leyds is fully recognized by Russia Germany France Holland Belgium and Portugal and that Britain has made no objection. Moscow reports Count Tolstoi denounces the war as crass commercialism and hopes for a British reverse, questioning England’s freedom claims.
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Leyds
Washington
Montegne White
Rangvaal
United States
Dr. Leyds
Europe
Russia
Germany
France
Lolland
Belgium
Portugal
Moscow
Conunt Tico Tolstoi
Russki Listok
South Africa
England
Highlanders get new commander General Archibald Maccedon Ald
Modder River reports General Archibald Maccedon Ald has arrived and assumed command of the Highlanders on Wednesday January 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Modder River
Trector Archibald Maccedonald
Highlanders
Spiritualist Funeral at Pratt Home in Whitewater
Mrs. Morris Pratt died at 73 and was buried in a first spiritual service held at the Pratt Spiritual temple. George R. Brooks of Wheaton Ill conducted and read communications from the deceased. The ceremony reflected the sect’s beliefs and drew a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewater
Wis
Morris Pratt
Pratt
George IT. Brooks
Wheaton
Als
Tle
Armed mountain men invade Frankfort in tumult
In Frankfort Kentucky on January 26 armed men from the mountains, acting on rebel authorities, invaded the capital. They left at 9pm after delaying to board a train and fired their weapons during the wait, with officials noting they likely mistook the day for a reporting deadline by the contest boards.
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Guna
Frankfort
Toney
Bradley
Sterling Bob Toney
Louisville
Srankfort
Oney
SiLying
Commission
Hodetter
Charlie
Bart
Timi
Republicas
Brown
Pie
Army of 1000 armed visitors roams Kentucky capitol
In Frankfort a train of 14 coaches carried 1000 men armed with rifles who gathered at the state house. They wore white ribbon badges bearing Governor Taylor’s image. Officials deny sponsorship. A committee drafted resolutions asserting popular sovereignty and urging lawmakers to uphold due process and the will of the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
SOU
Louisville and Nashville
State House
Taylor
Collier
Nain State Building
Winley
Stephen Sharp
Lexington
Fayette County
J. W. Tate
Sharp
Dynamite Explosion Kills Three in Ashley Yard
A blast at Jersey Central railroad yards in Ashley near Wilkes Barre at 9 PM killed Irank Ate Laughtin and Miletmael Bird and William Buckley, both brakemen, and injured two unknown men. Engineer John Rehrig and another engineer were badly hurt. several others suffered injuries. The cause was loss of locomotive control on a freight train that toppled into helper and shifting engines, triggering the explosion of thirty dynamite boxes.
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Wilkesbarre
Jersey Central Railroad
Ashley
Irank
Laughtin
Mauch Chunk
Miletmael Bird
William Buckley
Neineer
John Roughley
William Brown
Benhemian Thomas Rowe
Newtown
Michiel Coyle
Dowager Duchess of Schleswig dies and world events ripple
The Dowager Duchess dies as emperors abdicate and rulers shift in Europe. Reports note abdication and replacements in several monarchies, while Congress receives petitions and incidents of theft, crime, and political moves ripple across the era.
Doan's Kidney Pills Back Pain Cure Widely Endorsed
A Freeport reader asks neighbors about a cure for backache and learns Dean's Kidney Pills are widely claimed to help. Charles Weiss of 4248 Garena Ave testifies he suffered kidney trouble and rheumatism, tried doctors, found relief after using Doan's pills bought from Emmett & Burrell. Pills cost 50 cents per box. Foster Milling Co. distributes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Union
Dean
Chas, Weiss
No. 4248
Garena Ave
Painter
Emmett & Burrell
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Doan’s
Poemator's misfortune inspires a headlined jest
The Atlanta Constitution quips about a poet named James who, after a plaster accident that supposedly knocked out his inspiration, becomes the subject of a humorous line about fate and creativity. The page then advertises Boschee's German Syrup as a remedy for severe throat and lung troubles, touting its healing, inflammation relief, and easy expectoration, with sample bottles offered by Emmert & Burrel.
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James
Atlanta Constitution
Boschee
Emmert & Burrel
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Hector MacDonald
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John Thompson
Portage Steam Laundry
la Crosse, Wis
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Diu
Friend C. Suiter
State Board of Health
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Galena Street
Illinois
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Gregory
E. C. Gregory
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Washington Street
A. D. Behel
Grant Street
A. Blake
Amboy
III
R. Day
van Buren St
J. M. Raymond
Dixon
Fred Smith
Douglas Avenue
Mattie Gilbert
Chicago
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Welsbach
Foreman Shoe Co
State and
Madison Sts
Chicano
Welsbach Commercial Co
Washington St
J. H. Foreman
S. Foreman Shoe CO
Freeport Light& Fuel Go
Stephenson St
Opp
Koenig
Drs
Carratte & Barnett
R. H. Carratte, M. D
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