British Retreat at Spion Kop Provokes War-Wearied Britain
London reports Gen Buller withdrew Warren's force south of the Tugela after a costly fight at Spion Kop. Boer claims 1,500 British dead and 150 taken prisoner. Dispatch details water shortages, artillery limits, and troop morale amid retreat toward Ladysmith.
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Oxford and Cambridge Postpone Return Field Games
London January 29 Oxford and Cambridge after consultation have decided to postpone the return field games with Harvard and Yale until 1901 due to the difficulty of arranging a mutually suitable date.
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Yale
Fire destroys Electric Improvement works in San Jose
A San Jose firm, the Electric Improvement company, saw its works burned Saturday morning. The total loss is estimated at 100000 dollars with 50000 dollars covered by insurance.
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Crime and Fire Kill Four in Cincinnati Tenement
In Cincinnati on Sunday Li an Bars truff, a tanner, murdered his wife and two young children after overturning a stove and piling furniture to start a blaze. The skulls of the victims were crushed and Bars waited in the burning room until police arrested him. He is described as having dementia.
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New Coaling Station at Basilan Island
Admiral Watson reports possession of the Isabella coaling station on Basilan Island and a marine garrison under Lieut. Long. Earlier inquiries into Zamboanga found its harbor unsuitable, but Basilan offered a deep protected harbor with an existing Spanish coaling station. The navy has secured the post and is expanding coal supplies for southern Philippine operations.
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Basilan Island
Van Meter Declared Winner in Kentucky Seat Contest
Frankfort Ky Jan 29 Van Meter of Fayette county Democrat was seated for Henry S Berry Republican by 51 to 45 The majority report favored Berry with all committee members except Rawlins Republican The Rawlins minority report was adopted The contest outcome is seen as a forecast for the gubernatorial race by both parties
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Falls Collapse Wrecks Denver Drug Firm Building
A three story building at 1437 1439 Lawrence Street in Denver collapsed Saturday, dropping contents into the basement. Inspector notes overloaded joists caused the failure. W A Hover & Co. stocked about 125000 dollars worth of goods. losses estimated at not less than 50000 dollars.
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Socks From Philadelphia Aid Troops in Manila
A large consignment of 200000 cotton socks arrived in San Francisco from Philadelphia to clothe U S troops in Manila. The socks filled two freight cars and will be sent to the Philippines by the next transport sailing.
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Manila
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Philippines
State Canal Funding Question Alarms Smaller Papers
The New York State Republican Editorial Association, representing editors from smaller Albany area papers, adopted resolutions opposing the $62,000,000 canal improvement expenditure.
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New York State Republican Editorial Association
Lincoln Partner Dead in Illinoisan Namesake dies at 81
Charles Maltby long associated with Abraham Lincoln at Waynesville Illinois is reported dead He was born in Vermont and held several public trust positions during his active life The obituary notes his three year business partnership with Lincoln in Waynesville Illinois
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Vermont
Carlist Arsenal Seized in Palencia Spain
Gendarmes uncover a Carlist arsenal in a Palencia house and seize 100000 cartridges and many firearms. Six Carlists implicated flee across the frontier.
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Palencia
Bryan Will Accept Nomination for President
Austin officials report the Texas populists publicly announce that Hon. W J Bryan will accept the party’s presidential nomination if offered. The statement comes as January 29 dispatches note the readiness of Bryan to run under the populist banner in Texas.
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W. J. Bryan
Prominent Texas Insurance Agent Found Dead in River
Fred Lee, a well known San Antonio insurance agent, was found dead in the river. locally reported as a probable murder, the case remains a mystery with investigators pursuing leads.
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San Antonio
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Fred Lee
Indianapolis Audience Embraces Critic’s Sharp Dismissal
A harsh critic’s lines drew public ire and strong applause as crowds packed venues. The critic called the play coarse yet audiences chose to praise it, turning mixed reviews into a sizable turnout.
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