Long Battle Rages Near Ladysmith Amid Buller Delays
London and Durban reports from Jan 20 describe Buller’s prolonged advance north of the Tugela with 22,000–25,000 troops and 50 guns, a large outer force of about 40,000, while Boers prepare for heavy assault. Dispatches warn relief at Ladysmith could come soon as bombardments intensify and mining hits continue.
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Lonpox
Buller
Durban
Colenso
Tugela
Ladysmith
Times
Colones
Springfield
Loxpas
Treneral Buller
Spearman’s Uap
Dundonald
Acton Ont
Wield Cornet Heilburn
Loxnon
Tugel
Vijouns
Tuvela
Lourenzo Marques
Baller
Loree
Colvuso
Swartvkopa
Germany seeks joint high seas rules amid British seizures
Berus Jan 20 Count von Buelow quoted in Reichstag outlining proposed international law additions on property rights at sea. Germany would join if other powers consent. He listed Germany’s demands including release of Bundesrath Hersog and Cienerat, compensation for wartime detention and losses, limiting British navy actions near Aden, and arbitration for disputes. Britain expressed regret for incidents. Canon Henry Twells dies in London.
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Berus
Count von Buelow
Reichstag
Germany
Bundesrath
Hersog
Cienerat
Quest
Cheret
Great Bri
Aden Nortis
Great Britain
Beeker
Adenut
Vises
Woolen trade trends and market shifts reported by K G Dun
The K G Dun weekly trade review notes mixed signals for 1899 with overall business still above 1898 but price declines across iron and steel, lower foundry pig and plate prices, and a cautious wool market. Wool quotations show a 1 percent rise from last year, while delays and sales indicate limited activity in breadstuffs and grain, with exports and Western receipts varying alongside fluctuating elevator prices.
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York
K. G. Dun & Co
Review of Trade
Bowses
New York
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Lehigh
Bessemer
Pitsburg
Rendon
Montana
Met
Atlantic
United States
Cataula
Banquet of Ohioans in Chicago Draws Notables
The tenth annual Ohio Society of Chicago banquet drew 250 guests at the Auditorium. Gov George K Nash of Ohio and ex Secretary of State Willim B Day spoke amid strong applause. Other dignitaries included federal judges and university leaders.
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Ciacano
Ohio Society of Chicago
Huuor
George K. Nash
Ohio
Willim BR. Day
Peace Commission
Ludges Woods
Jenkins, Boon and Kulisaat
Federal Court
Anderson
Department of the Lakes
Henry Wade Rogers
Northwestern University
Walliam R. Jarper
University of Chisago
Is. D. Thomas
Nash
Day
Qahmvian
Montagu White Status in Washington Debated
The state department has not confirmed any official plan for Montagu White, consul of the Transvaal Republic at London, to visit Washington as a diplomatic representative. Officials doubt an interview will occur and note pending approval processes.
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Washpydox
State Department
Montagu White
Transvaal Republic
London
Uransvebh
Woennes Waite
State Depertien
Recoumonot Air
Sy Hitu
Sale Department
Hater Ob
Llohem
Gaspel of
Suane
Geclnine
Lransvaal
Ciba
Bright
Foley
Kivu
G. A
Boston council commutes sentence of 19 year old murderer
The executive council voted unanimously to commute Edward Ray Snow's death sentence to life imprisonment. Snow, aged 19, was convicted of murder and faced execution by electricity. The ruling changes the fate from capital punishment to lifelong confinement.
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Boston
Executive Council
Edward Ray Snow
Trolley collision injures four in Reapina Pennsylvania
In a sleet battered trolley car collision at Reapina Pennsylvania on January 20 Brank Rocum Jacob Becker Michael Sebrocs and Richard Miller suffered painful injuries none with broken bones authorities reported the accident occurred on slippery tracks and the injured were taken to a local hospital for treatment
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Reapina
Brank ‘Rocum
Jacob Becker
Michael Sebrocs
Richard Miller
Weather forecast for Western Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia
Western Pennsylvania sees rain today with fair conditions tomorrow and fresh to brisk southeast winds turning southwesterly. Ohio experiences rain today then fair tomorrow with fresh to ferry winds becoming southeasterly. West Virginia reports rain today followed by fair weather and northwesterly winds with improved conditions tomorrow.
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Pennsylvania
Ohio
West Virginia
Senate Debate on Transvaal Recognition Sparks Liberty Plea
Maine senator Bale denounces British policy in South Africa and questions if accredited Transvaal representatives have been barred. He urges transparency from the president and secretary of state as a resolution on recognition proceeds. The discussion touches neutrality, liberty, and public interest in a tense wartime climate.
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Wasrsaros
Senate
Bale
Rep
Allen
Transvaal
Mir. Yule
Tshawd
United States
Washington
South Africa
Great Britain
Balfour
House of Commons
Atlantic
Tdo
Speep
Polini
Armenia
Ciba
Greece
Nsland
Pension sharks in pensions bill debate in House
The pension appropriation bill S145 245 250 passed the House amid an attack on the pension commissioner by Rep Curtis and allies from several states. Proponents defended the commissioner as critics charged the system favors lawyers and feeds on old soldiers. A rider was added to limit attorney fees in cases lacking direct supervision by attorneys.
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Washixetox
Tan
Careyane
House
Commissioner of Pensions
Ar. Curtis
Rep
Kan
Deutz
Norton
Q.j
Rothsoun
Mahon
Psu
Hin
Chasing Insurgent Bands From Panay and Luzon Reports
War department cables from General Otis and General MacArthur report operations across Panay and Luzon. Insurgent activity repelled, towns burned, officers captured, rifles seized, and artillery recovered as Spanish prisoners are released and American forces press through Batangas Lemery and Taal.
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Wasnixeron
War Department
Otis
Manina
Hughes
San Jose de Buena Vasta
Panay
San Joaquin
Ith
Kirnble
MicArthur
Fleda Blanca
Manibau
Aleks
Mescarda
Lil Ul
Calank
Sullivan
San Jose
Boyle
Malalas
van Horn
San Tacruyz
MacArthur
McRae
Lbs
Bates
Seliwan
Colona
Batangas
Lemery and
Taal
Pedes
Chuani
Baitang
Menila
Culniba
Young
Viyan
Robin
Randolph
Helena
Na Lrville
Albany
Taxyce Islands
Bergen’s Bloody Ending Stuns Boston, Mass
Martin Bergen, catcher for the Boston NL team, killed his wife and two children with an axe and razor and then died by suicide at his home in Boston. Neighbors found the bodies. insanity is suspected after prior odd behavior during last season.
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BrRogkrieLy
Mass
Martin Bergen
Boston
Gerhbors
Bergen
Dawson A Thriving City and Mining Prospects
The dispatch reports Dawson’s continued wealth growth with a $10,000,000 gold output in the past year, spurred by steam mining. It notes preparations to travel the Klondike, a fire at Barnum and Bailey winter quarters, and other city developments despite a skeptical tone toward speculative reports. It also mentions a Brooklyn cleric announcing an American pilgrimage, a home fire of inventor Charles R. Luis, and Roland Reed’s hospital rest.
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Morrison
Dayton City
State Department
Cape Wome
Klondike
Cie
Sabnia
Dawson
Circus Winter Quarters
Braiperport
Conn
Barnum & Bailey
Mr. Bailey
Dt. Bama
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Julius Kahn
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Denmrrers
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Frank Vaylor
Joseph S- Ryan
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Had & Durtow Excape
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St. Luka's Hospital
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