Secret German English Portuguese Treaty Reveals Iberian War Plans
Berlin reports the Lokal Annoi publishes a secret three power treaty between Germany England and Portugal. It outlines a concerted move to divide Portuguese colonies with England gaining Delagoa Bay and Portugal receiving 25 million marks for transfers while Kruger may strike Portugal and seize Delagoa Bay.
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Berlin
Kruger
Portugal
Germany
England
Lokal Annoiweer
Delagoa
America
Delagoa Bay
Dalagoa
France
Russia
Africa
Zambese
Cecil Rhodes
Trans-African Railway
Boers fortify positions as Lord Roberts delayed
London dispatches report Boers reinforcing defenses at Modder River and Tugela, with trenches near impregnable lines. Buller plans mobilization at Frere and may attack only if Boers move, while Churchill notes Ladysmith garrison pressures and hopes for renewed vigor in next actions.
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London
Winston Church 4
Chieveley Camp
Buller
Modder River
Tugela
Chieveley
Frere
Colenso
Lord Roberts
Churchill
Ladysmith
General White
the Times
Aldershot
Griquiland
Seige
Kuruman
Hays
Magersfontein
Cape Town
Times
Mafeking
Sarah Wilson
Wiljoen
Daily Chronicle
Storkstroom
Cape Colony
Boer River Crossing Under Fire Near Natal
The Boer position along the river near Natal is described as exceptionally strong with high tiered trenches and ranges. Boers occupy fortified terrain while 19,000 troops provide converging musketry fire as naval shells from the Natal coast bombard the position at Cheveney and Umbulwana mountain.
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Venemy
Ty Out
Curly Reef
Cheveney Coip
Natal
Colenso
Ladysmith
Umbulwana
Chieveley
Testimony on Freight Rate Classification Referred to Attorney General
The Interstate Commerce Commission will transmit last week’s testimony on classification based freight rate increases to the U S attorney general, urged by shippers to seek injunctions to block Jan 1 implementation citing Sherman act violations. Jurors in the Molineux Adams murder case report persistent detective surveillance and privacy incursions. Volkmar assigned to Havana duty as adjutant general. will move from Colorado to New York before serving in Cuba. Hodges & Co Boston brokers suspend operations at 63 State Street amid municipal bond dealings.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Attorney General
United States
Official Classification Commission
New York
Roland B. Molineux
Inte J. Adams
Goff
Volkmar
Cuba
William J. Volkmar
Department of Colorado
Department of the East
Havana
Division of
Boston
Edward C. Hodges & Co
State Street
Various 1900s Telegrams Highlight Crises and Events
London papers sense slight improvement in finances while the Stockton torpedo boat launches in Richmond Virginia. A Temple Michigan man dies under chloroform. Chicago lumber firm loses 176000 in fires. Curzon notes no rain increase and famine relief for 28451000 natives. diverse incidents from murders to fevers to ship movements.
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London
Stockton
Richmond
Charles Bayliss
Temple
Mich
Fessenden
N. C
White Oak
James Patton
Harlan Cisco
Patton
Will
George
McCreery
Charlotte
J. B. Greenhut
Whisky Trust
New York
North Atlantic
San Juan
Porto Rico
India
Lord Curzon
Calcutta
Trenton
N. J
Standard Sanitary Manufacturing Company
Emily Hilda Blake
Brandon
Man
Lane
Alexander Fisher
Ples Fisher
Clay County
Kentucky
Philpot
Congress
Townsite Dispute Reaches Federal Court in Sioux Falls
North Chamberlain townsite claimants face an 80 day deadline to show cause why they should not vacate after federal court papers served under Captain H J King. The 1886 Snow Creek reservation opening and ensuing litigation drive the case toward the highest court.
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North Chandbottaly
Orram Berlain
Sioux Falls
North Chamberlain
H. J. King
Arthur
Prairie fire destroys farms and hay north of town
A prairie blaze four miles north of town destroyed William Nagle and John Inglort’s houses and barns, several Indian buildings, and about 1000 tons of hay. Food was scarce and hay feared to stock during winter. no lives reported lost. Also reports Dowie plans Zion militia bodyguard in Chicago. rate protests by stockmen in Emporia. Mary Beck found dead in Kansas. Stall & Straub brokers’ collapse leaves $293,880 deficit for creditors.
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Huildings
Winxot
Orre
William Nagle
John Inglort
Horace’ Greeley
Enauwoop
Kan
Mary Beck
Pmadelphra
Stall & Straub
Wheat Gains as Liverpool Decline Supports Markets
Chicago and Kansas City commodity and livestock reports show mixed demand. Wheat closes higher on May and July futures amid sparse receipts, with oats and corn also firm. Live stock markets in Chicago and Kansas City reveal generally steady cattle and rising hog demand, with North Central and Southern summaries noting varied prices.
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Gincaco
Liverpool
Park
Lann
dJan
Rips
Chicago
Comioaan
Atcera
Kansas City
Kanaan
Salisbury's Resignation Delay Shocks London Desks
London reports a rumor waters Salisbury retirement but he will stay on briefly as queen presses him to remain. The Times, Daily Chronicle, and Daily News critique censorship, frontier campaigns, and warn of Boers tricks. The Times notes American cargo issue and potential reparations.
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New York
London
Marquis of Salisbury
England
Lord Salisbury
Arthur Bulfony
Windsor
Lord Salishbury
South Africa
Times
Gamore
Stormberg
Modder River
Daily Chronicle
Ladysmith
Transvaal
Great Britain
Delagow Bay
Imperial Yeomannry Committee
the Times
Washington
Delago
Portugal
Maine Dead Laid To Rest In Arlington In Snow
President McKinley and cabinet members attend funeral rites for Maine sailors at Arlington Cemetery amid a snow storm. Admiral Dewey and General Miles among officials present as the Maine remains, carried from Hawaii aboard the Texas, are interred after simple Protestant and Catholic services. Marines fire a three volley salute and taps before coffins are lowered.
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WaswIatun
Arlington Cemetery
Hawaii
Maine
Havana
Marine Band
Jesus
Clark
Naval Academy
Chidwick
The
Trade ports opened and MacArthur command clear
Manila reports the provisional opening of trade at Zamboanga Cotabato Davao and Isabela ports extending to Jolo and Siassi while General Bates appoints customs officials and General Funston joins MacArthur’s command within Wheeler’s brigade. Skating records smashed in Minneapolis on Lake Minnetonka set world marks for quarter and half mile.
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Manila
Zamboanga
Cottabato
Davao
Isabela
Jolo
Siassi
Bates
Frederick Funston
MacArthur
Wheeler
Minneapolis
Lake Minnetonka
Norval Baptic
Bathgate
N. D
John 8. Johnson
Baptic
Joe Donahue
New York
Olaf Budd
Excelsior Ice Yacht Club
Montgomery on Secret Mission to Liberia
The United States cruiser Montgomery has been on a secret mission to Liberia. Senator Mason says he will introduce a resolution asking the secretary of the navy to explain why the Montgomery was ordered to Sierra Leone and whether the voyage followed any understanding with Great Britain.
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Montgomery
Wasniseron
United States
Liberia
Africa
Mason
Secretary of the Navy
Senate
Sierra Leone
Great Britain
Boer Agents Seek Recruits in Kansas City War Plot
British vice consul Mr Burrough reported in Kansas City that Boer agents promise free transport and lands to recruits for the South African war. Recruits would be sent to Philadelphia as the designated rendezvous after enlistment and citizenship is promised after the war.
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Kansas City
Burrough
Philadelphia
Tichborne Case Again Revived In Australia News
The NSW government forms a committee to probe the plausible claim that Creswell, an inmate at Parramatta Insane Asylum, may be Sir Roger Tichborne after advices from Australia arrive on the Aronga steamer.
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Tichborne
Vancouver
B. C
Australia
New South Wales
Parramatta Insane Asylum
William Creswell
Sir Roger Tichborne
Creswell
New Year Etiquette and Gifts in Tudor Times
The article reviews New Year customs from Tudor and Stuart eras, noting courtly rites, gifts, and tokens of favor. It recalls princes, queens, and ambassadors in ceremonies, the use of costly gloves and embroidered items, and admonitions against bribery as gifts grew lavish. It mentions historic episodes and dinners such as a New Year feast.
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Paul's
Halberts
Prince of Wales
Henry V
Oxford
Mary
Elizabeth
James
Queen Anne of Denny
Arabella Stuart
Queen Ma Stuart
Scotland
Marrington - James
London
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Churchil
Dac
Redvers Buller
Ann Tre
Griggs
South Dakota
Dowie
mcaGo
John Alexander Dowle
Zion
Tanner
Volunteers of
Emporia
Imembers
Kansas Live Stock Association
Onimbia
Cuttla
Iowa
Nebraska
Amonte
Victoria
Atlantia
Halifax
N. S
Atlantic
Ottawa
Dao
Canada
Quebec
Indian Congress
Onoda
McKinley
Wome
Admiral Dewey
Generaal
Funston
Cornish
Roland P. Molineux
Dr. Phillips
H. C. Cornish
H. C. Barnett
Barnett
San Francisco
Honolulu
Bartley
Lincoln
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