Cabayao Taken as Southern Advance Opens
Two battalions of the Thirty-ninth infantry landed and occupied Cabayao on the south side of Laguna de Bay. The move left two Americans dead and four wounded while the enemy lost many and 150 prisoners were captured. American gunboats bombarded Cabayao and pursued retreating insurgents toward Santa Rosa as fighting raged along the road.
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Manila
Thirty-ninth
Cabayao
Laguna de Bay
Cascoes
Santa Rosa
Silang
Cabuyaon
Calamba
San Pedro
Macau
Pasig
City
White House Reception Attracts Over Three Thousand Guests
Washington reports a New Year reception at the White House with more than 3,000 people in blue room attendance. Mrs. McKinley attended despite weak health as General Miles and Admiral Dewey led the march past the president and cabinet.
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Washington
Jan
Cuba
Arctic
White House
United States
Blue Room
McKinley
Miles
Army
Admiral Dewey
Navy
Supreme Court
University of Chicago receives New Year gift of 8 million
The University of Chicago announced at Studebaker Hall that an 8 370 000 gift was received as part of a push to reach a 2 million dollar matching fund. Rockefeller will extend the deadline three months and other large donations are in prospect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
University of Chicago
Harper
University
Studebaker Hall
John D. Rockefeller
Boers Whipped at Colesberg Amid South Africa Campaign
London reports General French drove the Boers from Colesberg, urging continued pursuit toward the Orange River. Telegraph lines note new Boer camps near Springfield and Modder River. Prisoner exchanges and a new armored train arrive as Ladysmith reports show steady bombardment of the area.
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French
Colesburg
London
Frénch
Qolesberg
South Africa
Orange River
Free State
Colesberg
Pont
Modder River
Baller
Springfield
Colenso
Kameelthoek
Ladysmith
Devonshire Regiment
Durban
Cape Town
Buller’s Coming Battle Seen as Campaign Momentous
London reports Sir Charles Warren’s division nearing completion with headquarters at Batcourt. Guns captured from Buller at Colenso are mounted to command the Tugela River at Springfield. Buller faces fortified hills 16 miles along the Tugela with heavy Boer resistance and a swollen river, promising a stiff, pivotal engagement.
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London
Standard
Frere Camp
Charles Warren
Batcourt
Buller
Tugele
Ugly Rumors of Dutch Rising to Seize Cape Town
Rumors spread of a Dutch rising aimed at seizing Cape Town and the docks and capturing Cape Colony governor Sir Alfred Milner. The movement centers on Paarl with Afrikander band meetings and alleged concerted action from Richomond and Willingot and Clan William. Police and military report precautions amid discredited plans.
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Cape Town
Sir Alfred Milner
Cape Colony
Paarl
Richmond
Willingtop
Clan William
Mississippi legislature meets today brief
Mississippi legislature meets today as a compact bulletin of items notes events across the nation. An explosion of sewer gas at Knoxville Pennsylvania wrecked homes and injured two women. The Ward Line steamer Saratoga floated after grounding at Santiago.
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Mississippi
Knoxville
Saratoga
Santiago
St. Louia
Craon
Mexico City
Hobart
Eden Baptist Church
Sormaberg
Neb
Dre
Mexico
Roberts Case and Congressional Probing Reported
Fragmented clippings recount a congressman named Roberts and midterm talks about a congressional investigation. A confusing item mentions a woman and a single daughter, a fire at a bank in Lexington, and a train fatality. Other state news appears, with unclear benefit notes and suspects.
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Parise
Beach—Rew Bank
Lexington
Lexington Bank Opens in Lexington Indiana
Lexington Indiana January 3 The Lexington bank opened today as the town's second financial institution. The original 1816 bank founder General McPariagh vanished with the funds. Officers include Smith president J Theman cashier Kendue F Sesith auditor, Thomas Oftas T J Shea Frank M Campbell Warren Sasith and Mark directors. Capital stands at 19000.
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Lexington
Ind
Lexington Bank
T. J. Shea
Fraak
M. Gampell
Warren A. Sasith
Mark
Mother Acknowledges Poisoning Daughter in Indiana
Noblesville Indiana January 2 authorities report Jefferson Billhymer wife of a farmer near here gave her young daughter a large dose of paris green in a capeals coro nebaara em pe ianay yesterday. The act was deliberate to end her life as well but failed. The case will await coroner inspection.
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Paris Grean
Noblesville
Ind
Jefferson Billhymer
Paris Greem
Coro Nebaara
Ei Moatine
Killed by a Train in Fort Wayne
Munroe Walters of Lagrange dies after crossing a track to outrun a freight train in Fort Wayne. He is 42 and leaves a family. The report notes Webster, a farmer from South Bend, died aged 87, and references various local incidents including a warehouse change, oil leasing in Mitchell, and a 100 year old German-born man living north of Gegood.
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Munroe Walters
Lagrange
Fort Wayne
Munroe
Waltern
Pennsylvania
BueaGway
Nanlal Webster
South Bend
Ind
Agrog
Webster
New York
Qaia
Gegood
Jehn
Foi
Mew Yeur
Gay
Germany
Contemplated murder reported in Indiana
In Moartineville Indiana on January 3 John Medsker a farmer told Sheriff Crome he contemplated killing two or three men and that his mental condition stems from injuries. A separate note shows Prohibitionists meeting on January 2 naming the King of Franklin elected to office.
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Moartineville
Ind
John Medsker
Crome
King of Franklin
Hand Blown Off in Fire Ring Incident
Washington Indiana January 2 Randolph Wewland lost his right hand when a giant fire ring he wore exploded. The search for the missing hand continues as investigators assess the accident cause and safety measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, Ind
Randolph Wewland
Goebel Democrats Claim Senate and House Organisation
Frankfort Ky Jan 2 The Goebel Democrats proved their bid to control both houses of the state legislature as 68 House Democrats answered roll call while four Senate Democrats abstained Senators Hill sick was absent but not listed among the dissidents In the Senate Harold alleged a bribery scheme by anti Goebel leaders claiming 4500 was paid to stay out The Goebel slate for senate posts including president pro tem Claude DeSha chief clerk and Will Cromwell assistant clerk was approved and Goebel appointments spread through the Senate expelled by the dissidents
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Medusky
Frankfort
Senate
Harold
Goebel
Eee
Whallen
Bel Ane
Pap Reagint
Claude DeSha
William Cromwell
Goebel Organisation
Steamship Firm Refuses Deportation of Immigrant Laborers
In Galveston a contract labor dispute arose when the North German Lloyd line’s ship Roland refused to accept 15 Slavonians for deportation after inspection. Agent G Spencer was arrested. captain avoided service of warrants as ship sailed.
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Steamship Company
Galveston
Jan
United States Immigration Bureau
Levy
Mississippi
Lloyd
Roland
G. Spencer
Spencer
Coroner Exonerates Savannah Man in Mother's Death
Savannah Ga Jan 2 Mike Burke a white man was arrested Sunday night on a charge of having checked his aged mother to death. The coroner's jury exonerated him and he was released from custody.
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Savannah
Mike Burke, White
Markets Prevailing Prices for Grain and Livestock
Indianapolis grain and livestock market report lists prices on January 1. Entries include asphalted figures for grain and cattle with quoted bids and market values. The fragment shows names such as Hoge Strong Banco Strong and others with varied price points.
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Indianapolis
Kid McCoy Clinches Crown With Fast Victory Over Maher
New York Jan 9 Kid McCoy defeats Peter Maher in five rounds in a match at Coney Island Athletic Club. McCoy uses ring generalship and speed to outmaneuver the Irish heavyweight whose footwork and defense fail. The KO in round five stunned spectators as betting flipped from Maher favorite to McCoy undercard star.
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New York
Maher
Marquis of Queensbury
McCoy
Peter
Sullivan
Kid
Ewing
McGuy
Achien
Maier
Maber
Maker
Peta
Lef
Peter Ghotts
McCoy Cros
McClellan Estate Dispute Draws Irish Canadian Claimants
In a court case over Joba McClellan’s estate, claimants from Ireland Canada and the United States clash over succession. Joseph Marislan of Belfast appears through his attorney as a nephew candidate while British Brillanettes deserter status and family secrets surface. Lawyers from Canada and Ireland arrive as the contest threatens a week more of hearings.
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United ‘States
Ireland
Canada
D.y
United States
Joba
McClellan
Drom
Britleh Brillanettes
Joseph
Marisllan
Belfast
Eimiming
Wolfsohn case fraud claim sparks cautious effort
Chicago man allegedly posing as Wolfsohn faced exposure as Attorney Bambarger in Los Angeles denounces the impostor. Bambarger vows to pursue the 10 000 life insurance claim despite waivers while Maggie O Neil seeks answers after funeral expenses were paid. The real Wolfsohn’s whereabouts remain unclear.
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Chicago
Bambarger
Los Angeles
Oscar Bambarger
Heira
Wolfsohn
New York Life Insurance Company
Mr. Bamberger
Maggie O'Neil
Pension Scheme Introduced by Pennsylvania Railroad
Philadelphia Jan 2 The Pennsylvania railroad company inaugurated a pension system for eastern lines. About 950 long service employees retired on pensions averaging about half their former wages. Roughly $800,000 is available for pensions and the scheme will extend toward Pittsburgh with stricter hiring limits for age over 35.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Pittsburg
General Wilson Ordered to Washington from Cuba
Washington dispatches say a Cuba command reorganization is likely this month with a large reduction in departments. General Wilson, commander of the Matenzas and Santa Clara combined department, has been ordered to Washington and will not return to Cuba.
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Washington
Cuba
Wilson
Matenzas
Santa Clara
Christian Political Union Calls National Assembly at Rock Island
The national committee of the Christian Political Union formed by the conference of Christian men and women urges a national assembly of representatives to meet at Rock Island Illinois on May 1 1900. Delegates per state or territory are at the discretion of local constituents.
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Christian Political Union
Chicago
The
Conference of Christian Men and Women
Rock Island
Illa
Foley's Honey and Tar Promoted for Throat and Lung Diseases
Advertisement asserts Foley's Honey and Tar as the best remedy for throat and lung ailments. Dealers guarantee satisfaction and require buyers to ask their druggist for the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Stretching Shoes and the Odd Stretching Device
A Saunterer recounts an improvised shoe stretching method using oats and water to expand a newly bought pair. The plan backfired, turning a size seven into an oversized, knotty fit, prompting his friend to suggest taking shoes to a cobbler or wearing them as-is despite corns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bate
Philadelphia Inquirer
Deceitful but Delightful Manners Spark Tense Exchange
A Detroit Free Press quotation shows Mrs. Jones masking disdain while welcoming a visitor. The speaker notes she detests him yet pretends happiness at the chance to entertain, highlighting social satire in polished but double edged manners.
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Detroit Free Press
Dr Kings New Discovery for Osurptlos News Cure
Annie E Springer of 1133 Howard Street Philadelphia says Dr Kings New Discovery cured a hawking esagh after years of suffering. The remedy claims to ease chest or lung troubles with trials free at CO D Knoefel’s Drug Store. Prices 50 cents and 1 dollar, guaranteed satisfaction.
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Annie E. Springer
Howard Street
Philadelphia
Dr. Kings
Osurptlos
Dr. King
CO. D. Knoefel
Moody Estate Probate Petition Filed After No Will Found
Probate court heard a petition by Dwight Moody Jr. asking to be named administrator of the late Dwight L. Moody’s assets. The petitioner stated Moody left no will and the petition was to be acted on today with expectation of granting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight L. Moody
Gene
Wr. Mooty
Eldes
Dwight ’'E. Moody
Ais Faciue
Este
Mr. Moody
Manhattan Tenements House Over One And A Half Million
The borough of Manhattan contains 41 818 tenements with a population of 1 486 418 people. It is claimed that improved construction of vessels reduces sea sickness.
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Borough of
Manhattan
Rag ing cough cured by remedies, reader claims
A Champaign resident reports years of coughing and says Foury's Henry and Tak cured him after physician care and one bottle. He also notes a dislike from Stickney Smith and mentions a failed money exchange. Banner Salve advertised as a healing ointment for chapped hands and cracked lips.
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O. Unger
Champaign
Foury
Henry
Stickney Smith
Puck
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