Spionkop action boosts British prospects in South Africa
London reports General Warren’s troops seized Spionkop despite heavy shelling and a tallied casualty list including General Woodgate wounded. Buller’s forces gain ground while reinforcements reach Durban and news of French’s forward plans signals ongoing pressure on Boer positions.
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London
Jah
War Office
Spearman
Buller
England
Spienkop
Charles Warren
Miles
Warren
Spionkop
Ladysmith
the Times
Kildonan Castle
Durban
India
Lancers
Fight an Invisible Fos
London report from Chieveley camp describes Colenso fighting as the Boers hidden trenches and mirage made locating their positions impossible. Rifle fire caused most losses while shells burst among advancing troops though not deadly. The piece frames this as a modern warfare challenge.
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London
Times
Buller
Chieveley
Colenso
Stove Makers Plan 10 Percent Price Hike May First
Ohio Valley stove manufacturers met here and decided to advance stove prices by 10 percent on May 1 unless iron market conditions change. A uniform discounts system was adopted with a 60 day limit and discounts of 6 and 10 percent.
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CoLumpus
Ohio Valley
House Votes to Exclude S H Roberts from Utah Seat
Washington January 26 The House adopted majority resolutions to exclude S H Roberts the Mormon representative elect from Utah by 208 to 50 amid debate and speeches by Lanham and DeArmond The minority resolution to seat then expel Roberts failed 81 to 244 Roberts defended his plural wives claim and said he would not seek Congress again. The day also saw a heated exchange over race questions and the Senate passing the urgent deficiency bill for about 9 million dollars.
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S. H. Roberts
Utah
House
Congress
Brigham H. Roberts
House of Representatives
Roberts
Lacey
Mr. Roberts
Washinaton
Senate
Moncey
Mississippi
South
Chandler
Dea
Morgan
Alabama
Canals to Check Roads Reported by New York Governor
Governor Roosevelt sends to the New York Legislature the commission’s 1898 report. He highlights railroad discrimination against New York City in favor of competing ports and cites the canal as integral to commercial growth, warning against abandoning it as outdated.
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Roosevelt
New York
Anpany
British officers with frontier force attacked in Lagos
Advices from Jobba report Captain Caroll of the Norfolk regiment and 150 West African frontier force men escorting telegraph staff were attacked on January 9 by 2,000 Mitchi and Basa tribesmen. Captain Eaton of the East Kent regiment and 12 others were wounded, one escort member killed. The tribesmen left 80 dead.
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Lagos
British West Africa
Jobba
Caroll
Norfolk Regiment
West African Frontier Force
Mitchi
Eaton
Eas¢ Kent Regiment
Bank Closes in Canajoharie After Examiner Visit
National Bank Examiner Graham inspected the Canajoharie National Bank this week prompting its closure for investigation. Authorities say the bank is believed solvent and could reopen shortly. Osman Digna reported in Suez as Khalifa Abdalla's principal general, who was recently captured.
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Canasoharie
National Bank Examiner
Graham
Canajoharie National Bank
Osman Digna
Sues
Suez
Nine-Year-Old Prince Named Heir in New Chinese Edict
North China Daily News reports an edict by Emperor Kwangsu naming the nine year old son of Prince Tuan as successor emperor Put sing to ascend the throne on January 81 The Shanghai dispatch notes the connection to the Boxers and Great Sword secret societies and mentions dethronement rumors and foreign reactions including Russian French and Anglo American legations and Li Hung Chang’s possible viceroyal role.
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Tuan
Shiwangsu
Shananal
North China Daily News
Ekwangsu
Putsing
Tran
Lennon
Shanghai
Ant
Great Sword
Chi
Shantung
Ho Nan
Brookes
Pekin
United States
Kwangsu
Li Hung Chang
Kwangtung
Emperor Kwangsu Reported to Die by His Own Hand
A Shanghai dispatch reports Emperor Kwangsu took his own life on January 6, ending a turbulent reign. Officials confirm the death and indicate the imperial throne will face a period of transition.
Dynamite Explosion Wrecks Yard Locomotives in Wilkesbarre
A dynamite blast at Jersey Central yards in Ashley near Wilkesbarre last night killed three brakemen from Mauch Chunk and Ashley and badly injured several others. A 24-car freight runaway triggered the blast, destroying 18 cars and ten locomotives, tearing roofs, flooding areas, and shattering windows across the town. Unknown vessel wreck details also surface from Fortail Point while other distant incidents report a fogbound Plant system excursion collision near Waycross and smallpox cases at Guide Rock Nebraska.
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Wilkesbarre
Jersey Central Railroad
Ashley
Frank McLaughlin
Mauch Chunk
M. Pird
Willian. Buckley
John Rebrig
John Boughley
Willian. Brown
Round House
Thomas Rowe
Newtown
Michael Coyle
Laurel Run
Ashley Yards
Ranaway
Excursioniata
Waycross
Indiana
Florida
Davis
Wabash
Ind
Armed men at Frankfort stage tense gubernatorial dispute
In Frankfort on January 20, 800 to 1,000 armed riflemen arrived for gubernatorial contest proceedings. They formed in 14 train cars, deposited arms at the state house, and were served lunch before departing at 9 pm per Republican guidance. The crowd kept a wide berth as officials predicted a return after the contest boards report.
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Frankfort
State Capitol
State House
Taylor
Bryan Nominated by Pennsylvania Democrats for 1900
Pennsylvania Democrats pace national democracy by naming Colonel William J. Bryan their presidential choice for 1900. The Harrisburg meeting drew many delegates as Bryan spoke to 5,000 people, with a convention set for April 6 to adopt a platform endorsing Chicago principles and denouncing trusts and imperialism.
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State
Democratic Committee
William J. Bryan
Bryan
Harrisburg
New York
Pennnsylvania
Keller Street Hall
Chicago
Deadlock in joint mine workers and operators meeting
In Indianapolis on January 26 the joint scale committee of the United Mine Workers and Interstate Operators Association failed to resolve the dispute. Miners demanded mine run but operators refused to consider it and 75 operators left for home. Some operators stayed neutral, and another meeting with state miners is planned in Des Moines where denying competition is seen as helpful for upcoming senate considerations.
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Fortail Point
Indianapolis
United Mine Workers of America
Interstate Operators’ Association
Towa
Des Moines
Senate
Lambert
Jackson
Offiggh
Clarke
Dallas
Committee On
House
United States
State Agricultural College
Ways and Means
Carter
Kerr of
Grundy
Lister
Healy
Wheat Trades Firm on Rumor of Plague in Rosario
Wheat closed a shade higher on rumors of plague in Rosario, with May at 87 cents. Corn and oats rose slightly. livestock prices mixed as South Dakota market reports show cattle receipts around 8,000 with varied values for native and western steers, cows, calves, and hogs.
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Corcado
Rosario
Wilvat
Usigo
Cara
Cattle and Hogs Market Report from Chilusge Livestock
Jan 25 cattle receipts 10003 good to choice native stocks strong, hog receipts 82000 with average lower, mixed and butchers 4.40 to 4.70, heavy 4.00 to 5.50, sheep receipts 15009 steady with lambs stronger and western wethers around 4.40 to 4.80.
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Texas
Meho
Mao
Unicana
Kansas City Live Stock Prices and Slaughter Data
Kansas City market notes show cattle trading active with gains up to 1.06 higher for slaughter cattle while stockers and feeders trend lower. Hogs receipts near 11,800 with buyers firm but prices down about 2.0, while sows and boars show varied directions.
State Legislature Eyes Big Appropriations and Normal Schools
Iowa lawmakers begin organizing to cut excess spending while facing a flood of requests for funds. committees emphasize strict review of all appropriations, with 1 068 475 requested for 17 institutions plus land, building, and support raises. analysts warn a 500 000 surplus likely cannot survive. The session also weighs abolishing the state printer and binder, establishing three new normal schools, and expanding equal suffrage efforts amid factional tensions.
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Garst
Senate Committees On Appropriations
Senate
Dows
House
Independence
Clarinda
Glenwood
State University
Agricultural College
Ames
State Normal School
Cedi Falls
Board of Control
Iso
Fifty-first Tows Regiment
San Francisco
Historical Department
General Assembly
Supreme Court
State Board of Control
Iowa Mynal Suffrage Association
Evelyn H. Belden
Stony City
Ai Ch
Sis
Cumming
Gear
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