French and British forces clash near Colerburg and Dover Farm
Reports from Teineburg and the Cape describe Gen. Preneh's forces shelling the Boers at Fo'ldok and advancing toward Colerburg. The British scouts, including Remington units, push toward Achtoriant as casualties rise with several killed and wounded, while the Boers reportedly suffer heavy losses from Belgian armory fire.
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London
Cape ‘Town
Royal Horns
Coleborg
Hayat Laboratory
Coleberg
Norvaishant
Remington
Hilent
Teineburg
Preneh
Patel
Wem
Teich
Bowe
Colerburg
Kellie
Poven
Mroweh
Stormberg
Oer
Gen
Prewel
Pileher
Verney
Towlon
Jon. S
War Office
Iron Cape
Snes
Col
Piller
Uru
Dover Farm
Termont
Buunyalde
CAPT LEARY NEWS AND CUBA MULE ORDERS
Manila dispatch reports Capt Leary abolishes peonage marks with February proclamation while condemning slavery as a menace to liberty. Cuba’s Gov Wool seeks 8,000 mules for plantations as pacification spreads. Missouri mule prices sought in Kansas City. Attorney Griggs says new railroad freight classification legal and may prompt injunctions. Gov Bunhnel backs arbitration law and urges primary elections.
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Manila
Leary
Angel Fan
Teary Lke
Amwlen
Unbas Kunson City
Mo Dan
Cuba
Kanein City
W. Gi. Marding
Bavaan da Con
Chicago Ponders Formation of a Protective Trust
Chicago learns of a proposed combination to control coal mines and smelting plants in the Midwest. The plan aims to bind mine operations and metal output, with initial steps taken and price options on Joplin district mines. Capital formation is pegged around $10 million plus additional funds as needed.
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Chicago
Janu
United States
Kune
Xing
Joplin
May
Fyuily
Keveral
Large Fire Destroys Seven-Story Building and Damages Neighbors
A seven story structure in Amavate suffered total destruction after a Saturday blaze spreading to two adjacent buildings. The Wooley Co and Edwards Stanward firms occupied the demolished site, with damages estimated near 97 million dollars and restoration costs running high. Investigators note extensive loss to the Wooley Co woolen works and to the neighboring paper and printing houses. Fire hampered by delayed response and disrupted local commerce, with overall disruption to the area and repairs expected to extend well beyond the initial tally.
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China
Mondestrout
Wooley & Co
Woolen Woods
Edwards, Stanwand & Co
Phelpa
Dodi & Palmer
Wholewne Boote
Alioen
Edwards
Wiljoming
FW. Thitler Paper
Henry J. Rhepard Printing Company
Fornith
Ineter
Moenten
German Prize Ship Captured by British Forces
A British detachment seized a German steamship near Darbar with a 3 officers and 26 men aboard. The vessel, en route from Mozambque to Tanga, carried the Mundesrit group of German personnel who planned to assist a force aboard. A representative of the Associated Press notes the raiders intended to bolster operations on board.
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Lorenza Marques
Neo
Munlonrats
Darbar
Timidesrath
Mozambque
Mundesrit
Fons
Whiemlire
Tanga
Bint
Ateion
Preva Wie
Shallah
Bandersrathy
Army officer to accompany Boer government observers
Washington December 1 years war department proposed to allow an American army officer to accompany the Boer forces as observer following reports that France Germany and others had military observers with the Tuers. Mr Hollis United States consul at Pretoria was directed to secure permission from President Kroger for the arrangement. A cablegram from the capital confirms the Boers have courteously consented to the arrangement.
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Washington
Dev
War Department
Hollis
United States Couscl
Pretoria
Kroger
Cabinet Sworn In Amid War Time Military Authority
The sworn oath of office was given to the new cabinet under military authorities of the United States. Senior Mendoza presided in the palace as the oath was administered to the ministers. Attendants in uniform included Wood, Chattoe, Richards, Dudley, and others. The U S authorities plan to deploy 100 apprentices and extend recruitment into the Hawaiian islands and beyond. Captain Goullwin to command with a regular crew and the expanded trainee force. In Pennsylvania, Rev. Jonathan K. Peck, elder in the Wyoming conference, collapsed and died during New Year services as the crowd gathered for the service.
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Tannaden
Supreme Court
Senor Mendoza
Genn Wood
Chattoe
Cols
Richards
Dudley
Ddnek
United States
Te Chube
Boi Francine
Jana
Adams
Wen
Gooulwin
Cruite Ie
Highways Improvement Plan Backed by League of American Wheelmen
Lane of American Wheelmen Wil Uree announces a $5,000,000 appropriation to finance improved highways across the United States. Representative Cra of the Twentysecond district will lead the effort, urging League members nationwide to support the measure. President Keenan notes strong farmer cooperation and broad public interest in advancing the project.
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Lane
Hamyre
Pittsburgh
Gond Ponts
Keenan
United States
Congressloull
League of American Wheelmen
Ant Nfs
Jumbled Yearend Quoinage and Local Notices
Fragmentary diary style notes cite year end financials and county events. Mentions Liberty city papers, Topeka Kansas produce association, and a revival movement with varied monetary gifts and curiosities amid a broader national revival atmosphere.
Washington Statue Unveiled July 3 Plan
A statue honoring George Washington will be unveiled July 3 at the entrance of Menhy d'Ienn and Avenue dit Providence near the American government seat. General Horace Porter leads the project stating French support. Funds were raised by American women volunteers, and the statue commemorates Washington’s acceptance of his commission. Kansas Republican Committees plan February state conventions to select a U.S. senator nominee. Two parties seek delegates to each convention in Topeka and surrounding areas.
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Wasllngton
United States
Nmin Mulor
Horace Porter
Hia Bas
Wovell
Washington
Kansas
Topeke
Kan
Jane Clairman Albaugh
Topika
Tivtelinson
Art Wiehim
Jone
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Colesburg
Endlish
Metrosting Tyme Borrals punt-Priiance Maporia
Capt. Leary
Guam
Tuese
Anippert
Konnie Guy
Inne Atetorney Gener
Grigga
Eastorn Allroaids
Jia Tae
Hirene Oie
Chipwea Universer
Nien
University of Chikazo
Haw
Studebaker
Dobn TD. Rockefeller
Caton Y Twn
Androw Corenegle
Tvte
Peter Cooper
New York
Dun
Winmany
Tonton
Wentage
Derke
Wales
Maryville
Chevrel
Chhoop
Jan. T
Tankport
Denplaigen
Tinois
Masinalppl
Gulf
Ubleago Rret
Michigan
wanHawy
Mog
Lockport
Nothiad
Waaiington
Dioineks
Monroe Street
Wooley & City
Kadwarila
Beanwroud & Coy
J. W. Hubler Super Company
Moary Oy Mhepard Feinting Company
Amavate
Haoloerath
W Miltmey, Meer
Abe
Kuer Ariion
Caminet
Wand
Blanco
Waleed States
Wilkenharre
Jonathan K. Peck
Wietineton
Teaa
Dinetar
Ynlaw
Ulta Sates
Mt Cols
Pma Cobmingne
Bank Invent Tae Ptet
Totowa Gohl
Stature AilVer
Kaneos City
Jan
Liberty
Rollana
Artie Howe
Tobnes
Marto
Fourtey
Artevanna
Topeka
Jun
Ky State Produce Association
Beleng
Marmot Gage
Soerstary Wile von
Agricultural Department
Adj
Corbin'e Allen
Daewton Fond
Garhi
Foon
Phen Poul Morguh
Paris Wilton Wit
Weis
Coufar
Deere
nHoe
P. Martin Dry Goods Co
Martin
Ponte
Be Howe
Ball Howe
Hutchinson
Kans
Devoe
The
A. & A. Drug Co
North Main Street
Rogk Island Lumber
Aki
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