BritishConcentric Attack Planned at Tugela Front
London dispatches report heavy firing near Buller’s position in Natal as British forces plan a concentric attack against the Boers. Major movements place Buller toward Potgieters, with Warren’s division maneuvering toward Bethany and Dewdorp, while Roberts notes Boer casualties and stable overall conditions.
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London
Buller
Natal
Wellies Tt
War Office
Abdy
Joubert
Luller
Buller Isi
Oteleters
Wiar
Tugela
Builer
Potgieters
Dewdorp
Warren
Bethany
Endorp
Dysmith
Orange Free
Rattack
Hemming
Lord Roberts
Landers
Colesbore
Mafekirg
Gatacre Tests Boer Move Allowing Wives Children at Stormberg Forts
CAPE TOWN January 17 General Gatacre has tested the Boers by allowing their wives and children to be within the fortifications at Stormberg. Gatacre denies Boer allegations that British ammunition was carried in ambulance wagons.
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Cape Town
Gatacre
Stormberg
Wild rumors on Natal front reach war office
The war office reports only word of Trooper Spreagin killed in the Tugela. Rumors swirl about General Buller’s movement as a cable from a relative claims the British occupy a strong position. Details reach Colesberg assault where six British soldiers were killed and five wounded.
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London
Natal
War Office
Spreagin
Tugela
Buller
Howard
Colesberg
Boers Silenced British 15-Pounder in Cape clash
In Cape Colony on January 17, the Boers silenced a 15-pounder captured from the British during a bombardment that began Wednesday morning. British artillery then fired on the Kopjes held by the Boers as the clash continued.
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Rensberg
Cape Colony
Rumor of Lady Smith Relief Triggers Stock Advance
A London rumor on January 17 claimed Lady Smith had been relieved, sparking an advance in stock prices on the exchange. Officials stated there was nothing to confirm the rumor.
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London
Ladysmith
Ambassador Choate Hears Salisbury On Contraband War
In London at the foreign office Ambassador Choate met with Lord Salisbury to settle the contraband of war question. The talks were fruitless as Salisbury asked for more time to consider the issue.
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London
Choate
Lord Salisbury
Foreign Office
Salisbury
MeQuat suit spurs probe into Perrott loan scheme
The article alleges a past legal clash between Thomas MeQuat and Councilman Sam Perrot over usurious loans to police and firemen. It claims the business moved to Albert Perrott in the Ballwin block and links to city salary advances and possible charter violations.
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Thomas MeQuat
Sam Perrot
Mequat
Perrott
Ealantios
Alpert
Ballwin
Albert Perfame
Albert Perrott
Bertillon Depart‘ent
Guennlater Johnson
Joaney
Sam
41E Slashes Injunctions Continued From Front Page
William Evans, longtime mine workers organizer and former district president, is described as a devoted union leader who backed laws aiding labor. The piece recounts the 1884 Hocking Valley strike, its scale, duration in New Straitville, and broad sympathy aid, noting financial help from the Scripps-McRae press and the Sun.
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Hocking Valley
National Organization
New Straitsville
Evans
Scripps-McRae Press Association
SUN
Sm All
Hocking Valley Railroad
Plan of Government for the Philippines
A plan proposed by the Philippine commission outlines an American governor appointed by the president to manage archipelago affairs with an advisory council, a partly appointed and partly elective legislative assembly, and provincial governors. It envisions gradual transfer to natives as they gain self governance and notes contributions from Denby Worcester and Dewey on related policy and strategy.
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Washington, D.C
Philippines
Philippine Commission
Congress
Schurman
Denby
Worcester
Dewey
Subig ‘Bay
Outbreak of Matabele Troops in Mauritius Sacked Village
Advices from Mauritius report about 500 Matabele troops raiding Vacoas island village. Three persons killed and women outraged as authorities accuse French officers of encouraging the outbreak.
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Paris
Mauritius
Vacoas
Iron Trust In Cincinnati Ties To Water Works Debacle
The Lane Bodley company rescinds its contract with the water works board for building pumps. Pumps listed at 500 000 dollars when the contract was made now cost 1 000 000 dollars, signaling financial pressures affecting the city water works project.
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Cincinnati, CO
Iron Trust
City Water Works Department
Lane & Bodley Company
Board of Water Works Commissioners
Hermit Arrested for Sanity Test After 18 Years Alone
A 70 year old hermit, John Drought, was arrested after a drunk incident and is to be examined for sanity. Neighbors describe filthy living conditions, isolation since his wife’s death, and bizarre beliefs that gas and Spiritualists threaten him.
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John Drought
Attie
Tomatoes Price Hike Decided by State Canners
At the State canners association session a 15 cent rise in canned tomatoes per dozen was approved to cover higher can and box costs. Members plan to attend the national convention in Detroit February 12 in a special parlor car. J. F. Thompson of New Castle was elected president with William Nading of Shelbyville as vice president William A. Sampson of Muncie as secretary and treasurer.
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State Canners’ Association
State Association
Detroit
J. F. Thompson
New Castle
William Nading
Shelbyville
William A. Sampson
Muncie
Floodgates Opened in Chicago Drainage Canal
The Lockport floodgates on the great drainage canal opened at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Lake Michigan waters entering via the Chicago River flowed into the Des Plaines, then the Illinois and Mississippi, before reaching the gulf.
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Chicago
Lockport
Lake Michigan
Chicago River
Mississippi
Rev Griffin to preach at Ninth Presbyterian after Simp son meetings
Rev J L Griffin the colored preacher famed as God's prize fighter has closed his Simp son chapel series and will preach Wednesday and Thursday nights at Ninth Presbyterian Church Michigan Street near Capitol Ave.
James Brannon Robbed in Brazil Ind Sandbag Attack
In Brazil Indiana on Tuesday night James Brannon was assaulted with a sandbag, robbed of 38 dollars and a gold watch, and lay unconscious for an hour afterward. The incident occurred during a reported disturbance and local authorities were alerted.
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Brazil
Ind
James Brannon
The Crime of the Century Serial Preview
A sensational serial story titled The Crime of the Century is teased as one of the great installments. The first part will appear in tomorrow's issue, urging readers not to miss a single word.
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Thespn
Perjury Charge in City Court Case
John Mitchell a colored man was arrested Wednesday morning at Judge Daly's court for perjury in a dispute over an assault on Maud Williams. Williams testified the incident occurred on Indiana avenue in the street, while Mitchell claimed it happened at a lodging house. Several witnesses supported Williams, Mitchell denied. Maud Williams and her mother and the lodging house keeper testified against him. Judge Daly declared perjury had long gone unprosecuted and set the assault and battery case for February 17.
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John Mitchell
Daly
Clark's Agents in Senate Inquiry on Bank Deposits
Washington January 17 The Senate committee resumed the Clark bakery probe with Casper Cook testifying on deposits at the Thomas Cruse bank Helena showing A J Davidson credited by Clark Bros Futte for 20050. He also presented J J Toole accounts revealing a single cash deposit of 83590, deemed not unusual by the witness.
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Washington
Clark
Senate
Casper Cook
Thomas Cruse Bank
Helena
Mont
A. J. Davidson
Montana
Cruse
Clark Bros
Futte
J. J. Toole
Toole
Senator Clark
Gear Elected to Senate Representing Burlington Town
Des Moines Jan 17 In a joint legislative session James H Gear of Burlington was elected United States senator receiving 111 votes to 22 for his Democratic opponent White Gear will represent the town in the Senate and bring Burlington into national politics.
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Des Moines
James H. Gear
Burlington
United States
White
City Life and Local Notes from Jeffersonville
Jeffersonville city and suburban railway company with capital stock of $25,000 was incorporated. The entertainment committee of the Central association of traveling lumber men held a conference with Indianapolis and Chicago officials at the Grand hotel to arrange for the association’s entertainment during its Chicago meeting February 6 and 7. Tom Allen, a colored garbage wagon driver, appeared before Judge Daly on a petit larceny charge for alleged theft of a copper boiler from Mrs. Wolf at 625 Pennsylvania St. His case was continued to January 18.
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Jeffersonville City and Suburban Railway Company
Capital Stock
Central Association of Traveling Lumbermen
J. L. Peck
Indianapolis
Harlan E. Page
Chicago
John Oxenford
Grand Hotel
Tom Allen
Daly
Ogden St
Wolf
Pennsylvania St
Coffee dangers and Postum as a health alternative
An article argues coffee harms the nervous system and various organs, urging readers with disease to switch to Postum Food Coffee. It promotes boiling Postum long enough to extract flavor, claims health benefits, and notes Postum is sold nationwide.
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Bach
Senate debates Philippine war info as Pettigrew pushes resolutions
In Washington on January 17, Pettigrew backs Hoar Lodge resolutions demanding full information on the Philippine campaign, arguing McKinley bears responsibility for American casualties. The Senate adopts the resolutions. House assigns pension appropriations totaling 145 million with 991,519 pensioners year end 1899 and 37,077 claims allowed.
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Washington
Senate
Stewart
Committee On
Wm. Cramp & Sons’ Shipbuilding Company
Philadelphia
Hoar Lodge
Philippines
Pettigrew
McKinley
Philippine
Sulus
The Crime of the Century Begins in The Sun
The Sun announces the first installment of a new story titled The Crime of the Century. Each line promises high suspense and chapters designed to entertain readers.
Council probes stalled as interviews drag on
Paterson New Jersey January 17 reports the council investigation committee questioned ex policemen last Wednesday but has not yet decided to proceed and has not sent the resolution to Mayor Taggart. Separately Seeger Marks & Co. dry goods store burned Wednesday morning with losses around 125000. residents were saved.
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Council ‘Investigation Committee
Council
Taggart
Paterson
N. J
Seeger, Marks & Co
The WM. H. BLOCK CO. Woodware Sale and Wash-day Goods
The WM H Block Co advertises a wide washday sale featuring clothes pins lines boards and brushes along with choppers cabinets mops and wringers. It lists furniture and hardware items including cedar packets fiber buckets and bath accessories with prices and product details.
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Sdesetnees
Eeseses
Sian Rlgennen
Eget Tate
Wereeens
Luy
Henry Schiller Found Dead in Ditch in Jeffersonville
Henry Schiller was found dead face down in a ditch early Wednesday in Jeffersonville Indiana. The neighborhood is noted for highwaymen but there was no sign of a struggle. He was a prominent Red man.
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Jeffersonville
Ind
Henry.Schiller
Butler Doings Showcase State Contest and Campus Games
Butler prepares for the upcoming state oratorical contest at Plymouth church Indianapolis with John R Carr as representative. Athletics thrive as basketball attracts classes and even married men join in. Debating clubs form as Founders Day and annual events promise a busy week.
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Butler College
Plymouth Church
Indianapolis
John R. Carr
Butler
E. W. Dunlavy
DePauw
F. S. Diebler
Manover
Carl N. Krause
Wabash
R. W. Welsey
Earlham
Omar Covert
Franklin
Albert J. Fenton
Indiana
Kelley
Dartmouth College
Sophmores
Ovid Butler
College
Reds
John Cunningham
Orval Mehring
Union church dispute in West Indianapolis spurs heated meeting
At the Union missionary Baptist African church on Ard and Shepherd streets, Rev. Patterson presses his claim as rightful shepherd while opponents say he is not. The vote stood 12 to 11 with three new members in dispute, and police noted a tense gathering with officers present. In another item, saloonist Chris Steiner was fined 19 dollars in police court for admitting John Jett to his saloon on Washington Street.
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Union Missionary Baptist African Church
Howard and
Shepherd-sts
West
Indianapolis
Patterson
Patrolman
O. H. Simon
The
Colored Brethren
John Jett
Washington St
Market Prices for Wheat Corn and Hay on Wednesday
Wheat prices show weak demand with No 2 red at 66 track 64 middle freight 66 January 66 track 67 wagon. Corn values list No 1 white 31 1 31 No 3 white 31 No 4 white 28 30 No 2 white mixed 30 No 3 white mixed 30 No 4 white mixed 27 28 No 2 yellow 33 No 3 yellow 3 No 4 yellow 23 20 No 2 mixed 20 No 3 mixed 0 No 4 mixed 27 Oats dull No 2 white 26 No 3 white 25 No 2 mixed 21 No 2 mixed 4 Hay No 1 timothy 11.00 11.50 No 2 timothy 10.00 10.50
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Timothy
Market Report From Stock Yards January Receipts and Prices
Interstate stock yards report cattle and sheep receipts for Wednesday with price ranges across categories. Beef steers and heifers show good to prime values, cows and calves in varied ranges, heavy packing and shipping cattle noted, while sheep and lambs bring fair to good prices with light offerings and mixed lots.
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Dihia Se Oy
Port Duns
Lee
Ccc
Livestock Prices at Indianapolis Stock Yards January 17
Union Stock Yards Indianapolis reports Wednesday receipts and varied bids for cattle hogs and sheep. Prices show good to prime steers up to 1350 lbs quoted 5 40 to 5 63, hogs 4 45 to 4 70, and sheep 3 50 to 4 60, with calves and bulls priced per category.
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Union Stock Yards
Indianapolis
Ind
Cnee Cee Eeeerenens
Grains and dairy markets show mixed closes in Chicago and Liverpool
Chicago wheat futures rose with May at 6534 to 66 and July at 66144 to 66, while Liverpool held or eased. Corn May 384 to 38% and oats May 24% to 24c bid. pork lard ribs futures listed. Dressed poultry and dairy products move with varied prices across butter cheese and eggs as markets wrap Wednesday trading.
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Chicago
Liverpool
Duluth
America
Lsc
Misses Shoes and Stout's Fire Sale Tomorrow
Misses' $2.1 shoes priced at 63 cents and a Stout's fire sale event at 450 E. Washington are advertised for tomorrow. The notice highlights bargain footwear and clearance items in a local sales spread.
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Stout
Washington
Shoes on sale at Stout's Wilmington Street location
Men's two dollar shoes advertised with a short line of sale copy at Stout's on Wilmington Street, promoting tomorrow's special. The fragment notes a price of two dollars and refers to men’s footwear.
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Chis Evané
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Plan OF Government For the
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Clark’s
Gear
Town
City Life
Hale
Delagoa Bay
the Sun
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S39 Quality Co
Emirate
W. D. Howe
J. Dbd. Forrest
Ames
Carr Loop
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John Carr
Raymond Smith
Philokurian Literary Society
Union Missionary Baptist Church
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Interstate Live Stock Market
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