Removal of Senor Mora Sparks Havana Police Guard Shakeup
Senor Mora, fiscal of the supreme court, is removed from office for the good of the police guard. General Wood says the removal aims to curb abuses in the justice administration. The move follows an investigation into corruption among high officials and the court, with public commentary limited to the Assonison newspaper and slow press reaction.
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Havana
Federico Mora
Supreme Court
Oolice Guard
Wool
Dutien
Generel Wood
Siprene
Mora
Hri
Misseal
Senor Andrade
Senor Pierra
Figesteli P
Sfnor Pierra
Independencia
United States
Mrs. Sarah F. Dick Elected Mayor of Wabich
In Wabich Indiana on January 12 Mrs. Sarah F. Dick is elected mayor. Local reports note she will lead the town with support from residents and officials. The piece records her historic win as first woman mayor and outlines expected administration priorities.
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Wabich
Ind
Sarah F. Dick
United States
River War Dispatches On Tugela Front From Lethal Engagement
London reports show General Buller occupying the Tugela southern bank at Potgheters Drift and entrenched positions four and a half miles north. Casualties include 13 killed and 242 wounded among British at Ladysmith, with fever and dysentery swelling the toll.
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London
War Office
Buller
Springfield
Tugela River
Potghters
Ladysmith
Colpnso
Cieneral White
Sprintsfield
Hwler
Fitioss
Bullies
Dork sympathizers and Airang resolutions rally in Toledo
In Toledo on January 12 memorials denounced the war and British policy. Speakers including John Finarty of Jingle urged that the United States not ally with Britain. The group called for anti British sentiment and support for republics resisting empire.
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McKinies
Toledo
Ohio
Alva
John Finarty
Jingle
Nberts
Ina
Republica
United States
Greay
Britain
Republicn
Weather and War Dispatches From January 5 and 12
London reports a heavy storm disrupts travel and fighting with impassable roads and flooded trenches near Ladysmith. Boers assault Mount Hangwano while British forces report casualties including Colonel William Hick-Conninghen of the Gordon Highlanders.
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London
Tallv
Frere Cep
Ladyemith
Colenno
Hiangwanno
Tugel
Mmaoder
Amore
Ladysmith
William Henry Hick-Conninghen
Seread
The
Gordo
Sas
Modder River Engagement Reports From Front Lines
British war dispatches describe extreme heat on the Modder River as Guards and Yorkshire troops endure a grueling day of combat. Reports note stubborn pluck, river crossing attempts, and improvised water supply challenges, with emphasis on morale and tactics amid harsh veldt conditions.
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London
Sanuk
Modder River
Tailer
Colenvo
Thin Times
Padlee
Roy Tar
Evan
Crow
Barter Serewe
Poole
Yorkshire Wight Infantry
Granta
Hieces
al Hasaris
Scenes of Patriotism in London Volunteers Celebrate
In London on January 12 volunteers received a standing ovation after a short service at St Paul’s Cathedral. The vast audience sang with zeal, crowds filled St Paul’s Churchyard, and volunteers were lifted on shoulders amid cheers as they moved through Fleet Street. The scenes continued across theaters and barracks into midnight.
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London
St. Paula Cathertral
Gonn
Fleet Street
Jeter
Germany Seeks Neutrality Ban On Arm Shipments
A Munich based note states the German government will not permit war materials to be sent to Britain or Transvaal, halting Krupp from supplying steel belts or other arms to either belligerent. The announcement marks a move to maintain strict neutrality amid growing conflict.
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Germany
Great Britain
War described by Pall Mall Gazette on Frere camp life and marching
Correspondent notes the harsh conditions of Frere camp life in December with soldiers and laborers among the dead and wounded. Observers point to strict orders and discipline amid looting fears while contrasting well-dressed officials leaving battles to poorer conscripts.
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South Afria
Nitin Ralph
Othe Tally Mull
Dlacu
Borr
Janice Bryce
Geneva
Feliera
Derby
Pall Mall Gazette
Frere Unter
Earrg Spaily Chronicle
Benieged Nalie
Goebel Leaders Claim Militia Mobilization Stir
Frankfort Kentucky January 12 Common wealths Attornm Bob Franklin says Goebel leaders report state troops mobilized in citizen attire to guard peace as contests for governor and lieutenant governor unfold. Republicans say winners must have clear majorities while Democrats push joint ballot and contested seats.
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Frankfort
Commonwealth
Bob Franklin
Goodel Ides
Citiaena
Gorfel-Taylor
Deckhams
Marshall
Ciue
State
Boon
Attysien
Kentucky
Goebel Civelon
Republichh
Tavior Witurtiion
Roth Brateten
Jogtglatira
Franklin County
Haa
Heave
Bes
Srate
Goebel Wes
Hat Lome
Bryan Changes on Wool Policy Rumors Stir Market Talk
In a Boston wool house report to the Commercial Bulletin, W. J. Bryan is said to have changed his stance on wool, with indications he will retain a position. He was observed traveling from Minneapolis through Missouri, with planned stops in St. Louis and other cities, amid political engagements and discussions on free speech.
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Boston Wool House
W. J. Bryan
Lincoln
Bryan
Iyo
Misneapalia
Cotamiia
Iila
Dneladee Dpanchos
St. Louis
Praokfort
Atlantic
New England
Brian
Jog Hin
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