Warren's Spion Kop victory lifts British morale
London January 25 Fear and relief flood London as Gen Warren's forces seize Spion Kop from the Boers. Buller reports heavy shelling and Gen Woodgate badly wounded but news says the position is held and supports Ladysmith relief. Warren's capture of Spion Kop gives the British high ground to shell Boer trenches and kopjes.
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London
England
War Office
Buller
Spearman
Warren
Spionkop
Ladysmith
Lord Salisbury
E. R. P. Woodgate
Woodgate
Sierra Leone
West Africa
General order warns British to ignore false flag calls
From Pietermaritzburg the text of a general order signed by Chief of Staff Wynn warns British troops not to heed a flag of truce unless Boers surrender. It directs orders only as advance, fire, or retreat and accuses the enemy of treachery and deceit driving the war.
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Pietermaritzburg
Wynn
British Camp Shelled as Boers Attack Chieveley
Boers from around Colenso moved on the British camp at Chieveley on Tuesday and opened artillery fire from the rear. Captain Deroughemont of the light horse was killed, six men were wounded and two missing.
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Spearman
Jen
Colenso
Chieveley
Deroughemont
Light Horse
Talmage Says England and Transvaal Both Wrong
Reverend T. Dent Talmage voices the view that neither side holds a monopoly on righteousness in the South African war. He predicts exhaustion will lead to arbitration after further casualties, suggesting peace could have been reached without fighting.
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Chicago
England
The
Transvaal
T. Dent Talmage
South Africa
Pleasant Affaire Aids Girls' Industrial School
An afternoon entertainment at Mrs. Henry C. Thornton's home on 1605 N Meridian St benefits the Girls' Industrial School. Mrs. E A E Cock and Miss Thayer performed musical numbers. an apron booth and candy booth offered items to raise funds for a permanent school home.
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Henry C. Thornton
Meridian St
E. A. E. Cock
Thayer
International Typographical Union President Donnelly Returns East
New York prints President Donnelly of the International Typographical Union revisits the East after a two week trip. The York Sun reports high costs tied to the strike at Pittsburgh and quotes the paper's attorneys.
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Donnelly
The
International Typographical Union
York Sun
Atui
Sun
Pittsburs
SmokinG hot grub to be delivered door to door
New Haven Conn Jan 25 The twentieth century food company forms a central kitchen operation to cook and deliver hot food in asbestos cans that keep meals hot for 24 hours. Distribution begins via grocers with orders and about a dozen delivery carts planned for next summer.
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New Haven
Conn
Twentieth Century Food Company
Roberts Faces Day of House Vote Over Polygamy
Washington January 25. Thursday will see Brigham H Roberts of Utah expelled from the house for polygamous relations with three wives. The final outcome is seen as certain with a near unanimous vote to deny him his seat. A two thirds vote is sought to approve the exclusion under a revised majority report.
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Washington
Brigham H. Roberts
Utah
Congress
Roberts
House
House of Representatives
Sims
Johnson
Virginia
Brosius
Grout
Talbert
Adame Leon
Ray
Freer
West Virginia
Railroads End Commissions For Ticket Agents
Joint notices from 87 railroad systems sent to 13 000 coupon ticket agents warn that February 1 will mark the end of commissions and gratuities for ticket sales. The move could cost agents over 500 000 dollars monthly, covering about 150 000 miles of U S railway under the new agreement. Observers foresee further steps toward pooling transportation firms and reducing competition, including dismissals of traveling agents and solicitors.
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Chicago
United States
Canada
Mexico
Republican convention dates possibly moved to May 2 and 24
The state Republican convention dates may shift from May 1 and 17 to May 2 and 24, with chairman Hernly unable to confirm. Tomlinson Hall would host the event if held in possession on the revised dates.
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Ot ‘Tomlinson Hall
Hernly
County considers new court house heating and lighting plant
County commissioners on Thursday discussed a steam heat and electric lighting plant for the courthouse. The project, to be built in about two weeks and contracted within six weeks, will be installed in the jail and use the full $60,000 appropriation.
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Court House
Judge Daly Fines Harry Harlan for Restaurant Assault
Judge Daly fined Harry Harlan $2 on Thursday for assaulting George Flinn in Graham's W Washington Street restaurant Tuesday. Flinn said he defended his wife, who admitted striking Harlan over an indecent remark and a playful pup dispute. Harlan, an Artificial Ice Company worker, appealed the case.
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Daly
Harry Harlan
George Flinn
Graham
W. Washington St
Flinn
Harlan
War on the Paper Trust
Democratically controlled Congress seeks to curb the paper trust by enlisting newspaper publishers to petition for wood rule and printing paper to be placed on the free list. The move targets cheaper access and challenges in the paper industry.
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Washington
Congress
Canal bridge jump report questioned by police
The Wednesday night canal bridge incident at Vermont Street appears unfounded according to police, while undertaker Wilks says he will investigate. In court, the $20,000 damage suit by Charles Clark against the Indianapolis Forge Company moves toward the jury. The Lawton monument fund rises to 1,668.18, and local G A R posts organize soliciting committees in Noblesville and Lafayette. Superintendent Jones studies Indiana school statistics to gauge progress.
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Canal
Vermont St
Wilks
Chas. Clark
Indianapols
Lawton Monument Fund
Lookout Post
Noblesville
Roberts Misquoted Luther in Courtroom Debate
Springfield Newfoundland January 25 President Herzer of Concordia Lutheran College denounces Brigham H. Roberts Utah Mormon representative for misquoting Luther to defend polygamy. He cites Luther’s writings against polygamy to refute the imputation and quote from Luther disputing such union.
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Roberts
Luther
Springfield
Herzer
Concordia Lutheran College
Brigham H. Roberts
Utah
Martin
Hell
Idaho Senate Demands War Reports on Coeur dAlene Mine Troubles
The Idaho issue in Washington centers on a Pettigrew resolution about feed products not being contraband of war. The Senate orders the secretary of war to provide reports and orders on the mining troubles at Coeur dAlene and the Warner incident where striking miners were guarded in a bull pen. It also requests information on customs duties from Cuba Puerto Rico and the Philippines since seizure.
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Washington
Senate
Secretary of War
Coeur d‘Alene
Idaho
Warener
Pettigrew
Cuba
Puerto Rico
Philippines
United States
Orphan Sues for Share of Grandfather Wait Estate
Harriet Westfall sues to contest the will of Clark Wait who died in January 1898 leaving an $18 000 estate. She claims secret death and undue influence by Joseph Wait and other heirs.
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Harriet Westfall
Clark Wait
Gentlkeman
William Wait
Joseph Wait
Miki
Lap Robes and Blankets at Cost at Grand Hotel Cafe
Strawmyer and Nilius offer lap robes and blankets at cost at 27 Monument Place in the Grand Hotel Cafe. Meals available for 25 cents. Dustless Osta is mentioned in connection with the display or sale.
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Strawmyer & Nilius
Miners and Operators Clash at Joint Convention
Chairman Bogle opened the session at German house at 9 45 A M amid a heated dispute over the wage scale and interstate admittance of Iowa. The vote tied and Bogle sided with operators drawing miners’ hissed protests and sharp exchanges led by Ryan. Mitchell called for calm as adjournment followed with scale committee reports to be issued in Denison hotel rooms. Indiana members listed for both sides in the committee lineup.
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Bogle
Iowa
Ryan
Illinois
Mitchell
T. L. Lewis
Ohio
Eagle
Denison Hotel
Indiana
J. Smith Tally
John K. Seifert
James McClelland
William Risher
David Ingle
Vallant
Block
W. H. Johnson
William Zeller
W. D. van Horn
George Luckey
Insurgents Licked as Gen Schwan Captures Sandiego
Manila report says Gen Schwan captured Sandiego after routing about 600 insurgents. He suffered one killed and 14 wounded. The southern advance drew 2,000 insurgents to Majayjay, where Schwan secured the heights north of town. Mulford's Thirty-ninth detoured through forest while Hayes' cavalry drove insurgents eastward without combat. Majayjay is fortified with ravines trenches and entanglements.
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Manila
Schwan
Sandiego
Majayjay
Mulford
Thirty-ninth
Hayes
Takabas
Majafjay
Lewis elected vice president at miners meeting
At a miners session Wednesday night in Pennsylvania T T Lewis was elected vice president over John P Reesa Town. A defense fund plan proposed a 25 cent monthly assessment, 25 percent to the national treasury and the rest to the district. the plan failed after debate. The motion to organize the anthracite field and a $10 000 relief for wives and children of striking miners in the southwest district also failed, with relief left to the executive committee to levy assessments as needed.
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T.T. Lewis
Pennsylvania
John P. Reesa
National Treasury
District Treasury
Pla
Executive Committee
Terrible Drubbing at Sandiego and Majayjay Details
dispatch from Manila dated Jan 25 details Schwan's Thirtieth battalion along with Thirty-seventh and Thirty-ninth infantry engaging near San Pueblo Laguna province. 82 killed at Sandiego with casualties and pursued enemy withdrawing after heavy fighting. 1 killed and 4 wounded including three native scouts. MacArthur notes McRae struck insurgent post in mountains northwest Porac destroying barracks arsenal powder and ammunition.
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Washington
Otis
Manila
San Pueblo
Laguna Province
Hayes
Tayabas
Sandiego
Majayjay
Schwan
Santa Cluse
MacArthur
McRae
Porac
The Sun's Popular Liners Profit Advertisers and Readers
The passage touts The Suns popular liners on page 7 as highly desirable by readers for information. It notes readers rely on them, and advertisers profit from the engagement, creating a cycle where liners pay both reader and seller.
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SUN
Death Claims the House as Doctor Leaves
Samuel Van Camp, guardian of his mentally unsound wife's estate, requested $25 on her death for funeral costs but returned later with a different tale. He admitted that once the physician departed his wife recovered, reversing his earlier claim of her death.
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Samuel van Camp
Samuel
Frances Drake Wears Jewel Badge in Lady Ursula
Miss Frances Drake, supporting William Morris in Lady Ursula at Eng lish's, returns from Cuba and the West Indies where she toured on horseback for a New York paper. She faced narrow escapes, carried a gun for protection, and was honored by Gen. Gomez with a jeweled badge worn in the play.
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Frances Drake
William Morris
Ursula
Miss Drake
Gen. Lee
Cuba
Gen.Gomez
Recruiter Maj H Noble Expected After Arrival
Maj Charles Noble, designated head of the local recruiting station, had not yet arrived Thursday but was expected soon. He recently returned from service in the Philippines.
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Charles “H. Noble
Philippines
Murder on Ship Bement Killed in Robbery
Portland report says William Kirk first mate of the steamship Clarence S Bement was robbed and murdered in the cabin Tuesday night. He died from wounds Wednesday. A gold watch and chain and $630 are missing. The boatswain of the vessel is being sought. Kirk's family lives in New York.
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Portland
Ore
William Kirk
Clarence
Bement
Kirk
New York
Peverill Arrested on Neutrality Law Charge in Rochester
Norman S. Peverill was arraigned before U.S. Commissioner Stull on a charge of violating neutrality laws by seeking to recruit for the British army in South Africa. The hearing adjourned to February 5 due to missing witnesses. Bail set at $600.
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Rochester
N. Y
Norman S. Peverill
South Africa
U.S
Stull
Coal dealer hopes for snow to track thieves
A. Jenkins, coal dealer of 1737 English Ave, says he wants snow not to boost trade but to spot and catch coal thieves. He explains snow helps track fuel theft and allows him to recover stolen coal.
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A. Jenkins
English Ave
Franksfort Battles Over Taylor as Capitol Armies Gather
An armed crowd from Allen Whitely Bell Edmondson Barren and Metcalfe counties arrives in Frankfort near the statehouse. Militia rumors swirl while Gov Taylor denies calling troops as Republicans and Goebel supporters clash amid mounted and armed men.
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Goebel
Fromt
State House
Winchester
Capitol
Adjutant-General’s
Allen
Whitely
Bell
Edmondson
Barren
Metcalfe
Taylor
Collier
Goebel ‘Lade
Agricultural Department
State
Gov. Taylor
Complaint on dearth of $1 books in transit
A crowd protests missing $1 book tickets and streetcar fare issues. Conductors offer 25-cent books instead, reducing ticket value. Complainants warn they will refuse to pay fares and may sue if $1 books remain unavailable, arguing riders are owed full fare options.
Three Deaths Reported From Smallpox In County Areas
Three deaths from small-pox are reported two in Washington county and one in Mt. Vernon An Owen county patient is said to be dying Dr Ridpath states the suspected small-pox case in AlHarce is blood poison
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Indiana
Washington County
Mt. Vernon
Owen County
Ridpath
AlHarce
Soldiers From Cuba Pass Through Indianapolis En Route To Fort Riley
An 85 man detachment from the Eighth Cavalry, stationed at Port au Prince, Cuba, travels via Indianapolis toward Fort Riley Kansas. Some men refuse further foreign duty until the Philippines war ends. They recount patrols on Cuba and recall officers disarming locals, with one sergeant’s show of marksmanship quelling a protest.
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Eighth Cavalry
Port. Au Prince
Cuba
Indianapolis
Fort Riley
Kansas
Philippines
Fach
Port Au Prince
Weather Outlook for Indianapolis Through Jan 2
forecast covers Indianapolis and vicinity for 26 hours ending 8 p.m. January 2. Much colder air arrives with a cold wave Thursday night. Expect clear to fair conditions Friday with frigid temperatures. Early readings show 7 a.m. at 32 degrees and noon around 19 degrees.
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Indianapolis
Weather Watch Forecast of Incoming North Storm
The piece notes unofficial predictions of a north wind storm with temperatures dropping to near 10 to 15 degrees Thursday night then rising again. It recalls Manitoba’s record cold at 28 below and describes strong gusts, dust, and shifting winds peaking at 7 p m Wednesday before easing by Thursday morning.
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Ulster
Wappenhans
Manitoba
Will Listen to Many Speeches Friday Night at Club
Marion county hosts a Friday night event with multiple speakers addressing democracy and current topics. Notable names include J. E. McCulough on Democracy and Joshua Florea on Imperialism, among others.
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Marion County
J. E. McCulough
Willam
Robinieon
Flerre
Gray
Ariff
John Geckler
Roey Smith
John W. Holistoan
Joshua ‘Florea
Imperia
Ar Lyendecker
Militarian Charles
Remster Ization
Mob of Mountaineers Seizure Train Heads For Frankfort
A mob of about a hundred mountaineers from Jellico and surrounding counties seized a freight engine at Corbin and forced their own crew aboard. The train carried armed partisans toward Frankfort as tensions rose and both parties demanded action against Goebel supporters. A special train earlier reached Williamsburg amid widespread excitement.
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Williamsburg
Frankfort
Cérbin
Knox
Belt
Mountain Counties
The Sun Promises Wide Variety Of News In Indy
A Chicago style note extols The Sun for printing many items daily in Indianapolis with abundant variety. It claims the larger the number of items the greater the variety, noting content will be read even if not printed in red.
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the Sun
Indianapolis
Unclear fragment hints at fatal incident
Fragmentary text mentions a death and financial figures but lacks clear names, places, or dates. Unable to determine proper entities or event details from the excerpt provided.
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Girls’ Industrial School
Sayé. Donnelly
Railroad Trust
Jones
Idaho’s “Bull Pen
Schwan’s
Lewis
van Camp
Neral
Probate Commissioner’s Court
SHED
Gomer
Jellico
M *Searched
Corbin
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