Bulls advance near Ladysmith and Boer line feints
London dispatch reports General Buller moving to within 14 miles of Ladysmith after crossing the Tugela frontier. The Boer forces retreat across the Tugela as British units push forward. Casualties afflict Ladysmith from fever and dysentery, while scenes of patriotism unfold at St Pauls Cathedral.
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London
Buller
Colenso
White
Ladysmith
Springfield
Tugela
Averag Ng
St. Paul’s
St. Paul's Churchyard
Ludgate Hill
Fleet Street
Temple
Reginald Wynne
Yeomanry
Duke of Marlborough
War Office
Chamberlain
Ceylon
Legislative Council
South Africa
Modder River Fight Graphic Tale From London
A London Times correspondent describes the Modder River battle with vivid detail. The Guards Brigade endured 13 hours of heat up to 110 degrees as British troops crossed the dam and weir, fought through irrigation patches, and occupied key houses on the right, with Royal Engineers and Yorkshire light infantry in support. The story emphasizes the stubborn pluck of Col Barter’s men and the grueling conditions on the treeless veldt.
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London
the Times
Modder River
Guards
Kimberley
Cronje
Barter
Royal Engineers
Yorkshire Light Infantry
British officer losses at Ladysmith reported
War Office casualty bulletin lists 13 killed and 27 wounded among British officers at Ladysmith on January 6, with 135 killed and 242 wounded in rank and file. Total 417, under half independent estimates. Lt Col William Henry Dick-Cunyngham V C among the wounded later died. Pretoria telegram notes Boer forces stormed the plateau and ridge above the town after heavy fighting.
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London
War Office
Ladysmith
White
William Henry Dick-Cunyngham
V. C
Gordon Highlanders
Pretoria
Earl of Ava Dies of Wounds Suffered at Ladysmith
London reports the Earl of Ava born 1863 has died from wounds received at Ladysmith. He was the eldest son of the Marquis of Dufferin and Ava, former governor general of Canada, viceroy of India and ambassador to Paris.
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Ladysmith
London
Earl of Ava
Marquis of Dufferin and Ava
Canada
India
Paris
Death of the Earl of Ava Confirmed in London
London reports the official confirmation of the death of the Earl of Ava on January 12. The announcement states the nobleman has passed away, with details not disclosed in the brief release.
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London
Earl of Ava
Boer position isolated as Tugela bridge carries away
A London despatch from Frere Camp dated January 9 reports a heavy storm, impassable roads, flooded rivers, and trenches filled with water. Boers hold Mount Hlangwano but are isolated as their Tugela bridge appears to be carried away. no firing at Lady Smith or Colenso.
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London
The
Daily Telegraph
Frere
Ladysmith
Colenso
Italy resumes talks on Chinese port at San Mun
Rome reports the Popolo Romano editorially states negotiations with China over San Mun port have resumed after last spring’s abrupt break. The crisis began May 2 when Italy demanded San Mun, three is lands near Che Kiang, a railway to Po Yang Lake, and mining rights in two thirds of Che Kiang, prompting cabinet resignation and fleet dispatch. The cabinet later withdrew demands, recalled the fleet, and Pelloux said talks would resume later for a port on the Chinese coast.
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Rome
Popolo Romano
San Mun
Italy
Che
Deputies urged temporary import duty suspensions in Paris
In the Chamber of Deputies M Breton proposed suspending duties on coal to ease the crisis from supply shortages. He cited Meline’s wheat duty suspension two years earlier. Cailloux supported referrals to the customs committee as Breton next moved to suspend duties on iron and steel.
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Chamber of Deputies
Paris
M. Breton
Soplation
M. Meline
M. Cailloux
Millionaire Miller W. W. Oatvie Dies in Montreal Street
Montreal January 12. W W Oatvie the Canadian miller and financier collapsed and died on a city street after attending a Bank of Montreal directors meeting.
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Montreal
Que
W. O'atvie
Canada
Bank of Montreal
Death of famed Unitarian theologian James Martineau
London reports the death of Professor James Martineau, eminent Unitarian theologian, who died today at age 94 or in his 95th year. He had long influenced religious thought and academic circles.
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London
James Martineau
Alfred Morrison Charged With Murder in Mount Vernon
Alfred Morrison, living with a wife in Mount Vernon, is under arrest for murder after shooting Alicia Morrison on December 28. He was arraigned, held for the grand jury in White Plains, and committed to county jail without bail as District Attorney Andrews asserts sufficient evidence for a deliberate murder.
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New York
Gah
Alfred Morrison
Mount Vernon
Morrison
Court House
Alicia
Gordon
Appell
Schatz
White Plains
Andrews
Morrison's Crime A Deliberate Murder Case in Westchester
Westchester District Attorney Andrews announced evidence that Alfred Morrison murdered his wife after planning the act. A witness will testify Morrison claimed the shooting was accidental and spoke of a dream about burglars. Morrison's defense may argue unsound mind. Andrews seeks to limit Morrison's cigarette supply as part of the case.
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New York
Andrews
Westchester County
Alfred Morrison
Morrison
Harry Ihlenberger
Middletown
Vernon
McCoy Defeats Choynski In Controversial Bout Third Round
The Broadway Athletic Club crowd watched M'Coy stop Choynski after the bell in the third round amid heated betting for the McCoy Choynski match. McCoy, favored, fought in a fast exchange with Choynski landing early, then McCoy dominating rounds two and three before the stoppage.
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Choynski
Bell
Poor Roads Hinder Cuban Colony Scouts Reach La Gloria
The steamer Yarmouth brought 16 passengers from Neuvitas Cuba to New York reporting about 200 colonists at Neuvitas. Poor roads and travel costs limit access to La Gloria five miles from the coast, delaying settlement and raising fears of provision shortages for waiting colonists.
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New York
Yarmouth
Neuvitas
Cuba
la Gloria
New Haven Railroad Directors Hold Committee Meeting
New York January meeting of the New York New Haven and Hartford directors was a committee gathering as regular directors meet tomorrow. Wall Street gossip says William Vanderbilt may lease the road to Central on a three percent annual dividend, a claim denied by President Hall. The report notes substantial rheumatism relief from Chamberlains Pain Balm praised by J A Dodgen of Alpharetta Georgia, with many cured after a single use.
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New York
New York, New Haven & Hartford
Wm. RK Vanderbilt
Central Railroad
Hall
Chamberlain
J. A. Dodgen
Alpharetta
Hood's Pulls Cure For Indigestion And Related Ailments
An advertisement promotes Hood's Pulls as a remedy for stomach issues and indigestion. It describes the medicine as easy to take and simple to use, priced at 250 in the local currency. The copy emphasizes reliability and basic relief.
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HOOD
Trial details in Molineux murder case at 133 Merrimack Street
Proceedings focus on identification of poison source in Mrs Adams murder case. Witnesses include Cornish Rogers and White alongside experts confirming hydrogen cyanide poisoning. Testimony covers bogus letters seeking a five day trial remedy and family records to suggest consumption in ancestry.
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New York
Roland B. Molineux
Katherine J. Adams
Harrys. Cornish
Florence E. Rogers
Adams
Herman J. White
H. C. Barnet
Witthaus
Jos. C. Goodwin
East Hartford
Conn
Harriet B. Clark
Edgar
Barnet
Labor dispute at Pan-American Expo settled amicably
Buffalo situation ends in Detroit convention where the American Federation of Labor adopts a resolution stating the labor dispute with the Pan-American Exposition Company has been amicably settled. The accord brings a quiet close to tensions between unions and the exposition organizers.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Organized Labor
Pan- American Exposition Company
American Federation of Labor
Detroit
Union Labor Preference Accord Amid Wage Dispute
A negotiated settlement declares union wages prevail and a tact agreement enforces preference for union labor. The decision upholds union standards and outlines the priority of organized workers in future contracts and staffing.
Lamp explosion devastates Milford home injuring Mrs Kirby
In Milford on Union street a kerosene lamp exploded burning Mrs. Kirby and her young daughter, with the house owned by the Spencer Guild estate gutted. Loss pegged under 1500 dollars, while Mrs. Kirby faced severe burns and a hopeful recovery per doctors.
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Milford
N. H
Henry A. Kirby
Union Street
Eccentric American Woman Lady Livingstone Dies in Paris
Maria Livingstone aged 80 long known at the U S legation and consulate as Lady Livingstone died in Paris after being found unconscious in her Neuilly rooms. A parrot for company, she lived in reduced circumstances. A 1100 franc sum lay in her room and a deposit book showed a large balance. no foul play suspected.
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Paris
Maria L. Livingstone
United States
Legation
Lady Livingstone
Neuilly
Condemned Tuberculous Beef Routed to Sausage Makers
Berlin officials face an official investigation after a wide scale scam uncovered condemned tuberculous beef smuggled through the stock yards. The meat allegedly reached a major restaurant and several large sausage makers, prompting the ordered inquiry.
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Berlin
Motd Sareaparilla Promoted as Health Restorer by Experience
A colonial era observer notes broad belief that experience proves Motd Sareaparilla to be the sole blood purifier and health restorer, appealing to readers across varying education levels. The claim frames Sareaparilla as a trusted remedy amid widespread consumer confidence.
Starving sisters in Manchester held by authorities
South Manchester authorities probed a report that Mrs Augusta Moffett aged 56 and her daughter Bertha 30 were starving themselves. Selectman C G Watkins and Henry Barrows forced entry into their Stark Weather street home finding them in bed and dressed with no food or fuel. They appear mentally unbalanced and were to be supplied with necessities while awaiting sister from Willimance.
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Manchester
Augusta Moffett
Bertha
Selectman
C. G. Watkins
Henry Barrows
Stark Weather Street
Dividing Deposits After Rochester Savings Bank Closure
State Bank Commissioner George W. Cummings closed the Rochester Savings Bank in Rochester New Hampshire appointing Elmer J. Smart as assignee The bank formerly paid 56 cents on the dollar and could not liquidate certain securities The bank was established in 1872 with deposits peaking around 400000 and was absorbed by local banks due to low interest payments.
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Rochester
N. H
State Bank
George W. Cummings
Rochester Savings Bank
Supreme Court
Stephen Db. Wentworth
Elmer J. Smart
Cummings
Smart
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