Jameson Raid and Boer War News From Transvaal
Telegraph dispatches from January report Dr Jameson leading about 700 Uitlanders across the Transvaal border toward Johannesburg. Boers counterattacked near Krugerdorf, capturing 500 prisoners after a day of fighting, with 169 killed and 60 wounded. The provisional government at Johannesburg sought protection from Cape Colony, while London opinion favored Jameson amid rising anti German sentiment.
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Doings of Congress Bill Introduced for Popular Loan
In Washington on January 7 the Senate heard Senator Vest denounce the income tax rulings and defense of currency policy while new bills were introduced for a popular loan via postal certificates. Debates touched on bimetallism, the gold standard and public opinion, with petitions on Armenian outrages Cuban recognition and the Venezuelan boundary. House actions included Utah’s new member Allen and anti trust inquiries, with future rules discussions anticipated.
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Exaggerated Havana Reports Alarm Residents In New York
Dispatches state Havana is quiet and no rebel move is imminent, contradicting sensational tales. Spaniards fear business losses amid unrest while Gabon sympathizers show only personal excitement. Also notes a forthcoming Belmont wedding and Sacramento delegates named for a river convention.
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Gabon
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Preparing for Action Movement on Court of Arbitration
The article reports mounting British and Allied tensions over Germany's stance toward Great Britain, with a proposed permanent court of arbitration between England and the United States. It notes naval and military mobilization, calls for arbitration, and updates from Cape Town and Washington on Jameson’s expedition fallout and diplomatic maneuvers.
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Johannesburg
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Delagon bay
South Africa
Hawaii Statehood Proposal In Hawaii Annexation Debate
In Washington, Wolcott of Colorado took the oath in the Senate as Hale reported favorably a Navy enlistment bill. Butler offered two bond measures and a currency redemption plan. Spaulding introduced a resolution creating Hawaii as a new state with a republican government to be formed, either by a convention or by treaties, with a $100,000 appropriation for treaty work, referrals to foreign affairs, and adjournment at 12:40.
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Daniel
Virginia
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New Hampshire
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Chicago
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Senate Debates Free Coinage Amendment to Tariff Bill
Republican senators met to discuss amending the House tariff bill with a free coinage amendment. The caucus adopted Quay's resolution urging the finance committee to report the Dillon bill with minor verbal changes. No roll call occurred and no binding pledge was made. amendments possible in the Senate stage.
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Dillon
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Cleveland's Duck Hunt Message Tied to Salisbury Reply
O H Baker reports President Cleveland joined a duck hunting voyage to hide the timing of Lord Salisbury's reply to Olney’s note. The tale says Salisbury planned a public release but recalled it, while Cleveland, aboard the Violet, drafted the Venezuela message to coincide with Salisbury’s response.
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Olner
Gleveland
Washington
Kings County Criminals Sentenced at Folsom Prison
James Lee received six years and John Johnson nine years in Folsom penitentiary after a morning sentencing in Hastorn. An attempted defense witness statement disrupted proceedings as Johnson testified to witnessing the seed taking. Adrian Sapane 108 was found dead near Laguna de Tache Vauch, shot through the heart. authorities consider it an accidental guck hunting death.
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Hastorn
James Lee
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reed
John Johnson
Hei
Traver
John
Lee
Wayroun
Adrian sapane
Laguna de Tache Vauch
Britain Ready for War Word From London and New York
A World dispatch from London reports no near risk of war with Germany. England’s leadership aims to deter aggression in South Africa, with Chamberlain and Kruger seen as influencing conditions. London observers cite Kaiser’s potential for conflict, while Britain's navy strengthens to block any invasion of England. The piece also touches on American interest, Venezuelan arbitration efforts, and a Kruger appeal to the U.S. President amid South African tensions.
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South Africa
Germany
Chamberlain
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Toray
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Kattigat
Elliott
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Berlin
London
Von Moltke
Americana
London Chronicle
John Lubbock
1rager
United States
Jameson
Cleveland
Bayard
Lord Salisbury
Cecil Rhodes
Rhodes
State Convention Declared to Oppose Funding Bill
San Francisco January 9. Mayors Sutro and Davie reached agreement to call a state convention in this city to meet Wednesday evening. Delegates will oppose the Pacific railroad funding bill with representation set at one for each 6000 population, appointed by mayors of towns.
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San Francisco
Sutro
Davie
Oakland
Forgetful defendant cannot recall felony conviction in extortion case
In San Francisco on January 9, Mary A. Davidson faced continued police examination over alleged extortion of Rev. C. G. Brown. Her attorney pressed questions about the clergyman’s alleged affair with Miss Overman and whether Davidson was ever convicted of a felony in Lyon Missouri, but she could not remember or name the people involved. Weather notes warn of continued rain shortage. Nevada Governor Jones’s health declines with stomach cancer and his will is made. Amposa county approves a large electric power plant at Horseshoe Bend supplying mines and ranking as a major U.S. installation.
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Mary A. Davidson
C. G. Brown
First Congregational church
Brown
Yaddin
Governor Jones
Jones
Nevada
Oareon City
Posa
Board of Supervisors
Aforiposa county
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Coulterville
United States
Baltimore's Trip Through Terrifying Pacific Storms
The Baltimore sailed from Yokohama and faced a sequence of brutal Pacific gales lasting six days. The steamship rode towering waves, suffered torn rigging and damaged decks, but remained afloat and continued toward its destination with crew reporting a hazardous voyage.
Monroe Doctrine Extension Sparks Senate Debate
The article reports on a Missouri centering Sen Baker’s extension of the Monroe doctrine amid congress debates. It covers proposals to prevent foreign territorial expansion, comments by Florida Democrat Call, and actions on the Baltimore and Opium cases, with shipyard accidents and criminal probes noted.
Rebellion Ends as Johannesburg Reopens for Business
A dispatch from Johannesburg reports sympathy for Dr Jargeton keeps Uitlanders from disarming though about 20000 armed Boers surround the town. Shops reopen and business resumes normal. Jameson forces reportedly marched 160 miles in ninety hours.
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Loxvox
Jargeton
Uitlandera
Jameson
Deficiencies in Appropriations Estimated by Carlisle
Secretary Carlisle sent a letter listing urgent deficiency estimates totaling 4 343 456 dollars for current and prior years. Key items include 27 076 for State, 607 487 for Treasury, 73 387 for War, and 3 482 296 for Justice, with details such as survey work on the U S Mexico boundary, Nicaragua Canal costs, coinage, and World’s Columbian Exposition medals and diplomas.
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treasury department
war department
department of justice
United States
s and
Mexico
Pacific
ereratsries
United States court
Tapped Telegraph Lines Supposedly Rigg Race Pool
Officials of the Peesde Oost Jockey Club accuse Western Union telegraph wires leased by the club of being tapped. Race results were reportedly fed to town pool rooms through a connected peanut telegraph service. Operators admit tapping lines and a coordinated effort to supply race results. The track telegraph office was closed to block access for downtown pool rooms.
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Peesde Oost Jockey Club
Western Union
pleside
tle club
Democrats Win In Municipal Ticket Contest
In MeWima on January 9 the Democratic organization and a Citizens ticket vied for fire and police commissioner two public works directors a street commissioner and two board of education seats. The straight Democratic ticket won by about 1000 with 9 000 registered voters casting ballots. A riot nearly broke out after polls closed when a Democrat fired two shots into a crowd, striking a boy in the leg.
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Citizens
Mewima
Storing Up the Gold at Cripple Creek for Bankers
Kansas City January 9 report claims western gold mine output is being contracted to bankers via Wells Fargo and stored in western cities. Cripple Creek miners and smelters allegedly funnel most yearly gold to financiers, triggering declines in express revenues. Max Andrews denies, but Journal cites authentic sources confirming the leak.
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