British Column Advances to Relieve Ladysmith
The Durban despatch reports a British column marching to lift Ladysmith crossed the Little Tugela and facing Boer positions on the Big Tugela. It states 270 wagons with commissariat stores left Frere to join General White, expected Monday evening. British patrols sight Boers near Ennersdale between Frere and Estcourt.
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Durban
Eld
Ladysmith
Little Tugel
Big Tugel
Haywitner
Frere
White
Ennersdale
Estcourt
Sowing to Think Out the Unknown In the Transvaal War
London dispatch reports General Bauer with 30 000 men advancing as British and Boer forces stir rumors and suspense. The Morning Post argues Boer strength in northern Natal exceeds Buller and Witte combined while rumors mount about Radysmith siege and reinforcements.
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London
Bauer
Spencer Wilkinson
Morning Post
Natal
Buller
George Witte
Radysmith
General Buller
Daily News
Africa
War Office
Proclamation Drives Boer Troops to Front Amid Psalm Citations
A Jan 13 dispatch reports President Kruger issuing a proclamation urging Boer forces to boost energy in the Transvaal war effort. He cites Psalm verses as divine guidance and commands mobilization as British prisoners number near eight thousand in Pretoria.
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Kruger
London
Baily Mail
Lorenzo Martinez
Krahas
L Barguers
Volksstein
Transvaal
Kiugerfy
Petoria
Gaid
Pretoria
Cabinet Will Appeal to Country If War Defeated in Parliament
London reports quote Birmingham Mall stating that if the government loses a war vote in Parliament the cabinet will appeal to the country. Ministers will stand together and not scapegoat any single minister. Daily Mail notes guns and munitions shipment to Boers from Schneider company. Roberts reports Shelling of Colesburg Bridge with no casualties. Methuen and Gatacre unchanged.
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London
Birmingham
Joseph Chamberlain
England
The
Daily Mail
Lecrensot
France
Schneider Company
Colesbury Bridge
War Office
Roberts
Cape Town
Spolenberg Road
Methuen
Gatacre Po
Warren Heads 11000 Men Toward Weenen in Expected News
Cape Town reports indicate Sir Charles Warren with 11,000 troops is moving toward Weenen, with anticipation of important news. Dysentery is widespread in Ladysmith, and Sterkstroom remains quiet as Boer forces contend near Beater's kop and Oasears camp.
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Cape Town
Charles Warren
Weenen
Ladysmith
Sterkstroom
Beater
Davis Starts For the Transvaal
Webster Davis the United States assistant secretary of the interior visited Boer prisoners and dined with the admiral. He bade farewell to Governor Sir Alfred Milner before departing for the Transvaal.
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Capetown
Webster Davis
United States
Alfred Milner
Transvaal
Rev Dr McGiffert Charged Before New York Presbytery
The New York Presbytery cited Rev. Dr Arthur O McGiffert to appear February 12 after formal charges of heresy by Stated Clerk Rev G W F Biach. The charges claim he denies the immediate inspiration and infallible authority of scripture in his work A History of Christianity in the Apostolic Age, disputing gospel portions and John’s discourses.
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New York
Presbytery of
Presbyterian Church
United States of America
Dr. McGiffert
Disgraceful mob on London Stock Exchange shocks market
The London Stock Exchange witnessed a violent scene as Maurice Herzfelder of Kahn and Herzfelder was mobbed and knocked down for allegedly refusing to keep open a clerk’s position. He fainted and was rescued after further maltreatment while New York business connections loom. A Chicago note reports changes at the Woman’s Temperance Temple with ground floor space for a tobacco stand and Willard Hall possibly leased to a national bank, altering the building’s management from sentiment to business principles.
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Herzfelder
London Stock Exchange
London
Stock Exchange
Maurice Herzfelder
Kahn & Herzfelder
New York
Exchange
South Africa
Woman's Temperance Temple
Chicago
Woman's Temple
Willard Hall
Coffins for Manila Transport Out of Santiago
The next United States transport from Santiago will carry 1,000 coffins bound for Manila. One coffin holds a soldier's body. it was not marked and mislaid, with each box containing three coffins making identification impossible.
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Manila
Santiago
United States
Brief Telegrams Highlight 86 Million Deficiency Bill and Donations
The deficiency bill before Congress totals 86127841 dollars. Perry G. Kennard of Illinois is named assistant paymaster of the navy. Harrisburg Democrats plan a January 25 reception for William Jennings Bryan. Italy France and Spain face a failing olive crop, unlikely to reach 80 percent of average. A Boston donor pledges 830000 to support Dwight L Moody’s work. California Representative Needham proposes a U S inspection bid for trees fruits plants and buds. Belleville woolen mills North Kingston RI grant a 10 percent wage increase to workers. The Robert Kmmett society Youngstown OH commits 3500 to a relief fund while English residents raise funds for widows and orphans. Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets promise to cure la grippe in two days. E W Groves signs each box.
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Congress
Perry G. Kennard
Illinois
Harrisburg
William Jennings Bryan
Italy
France
Spain
California
United States
Belleville Woolenmills
North Kingston
R. L
Robert Kmmett Society
Youngstown
Beltich Widows’ and Orphans’ Fund
Methodists fund shortage leads to embezzlement claim in Clark county
Jeffersonville Indiana January 16 Treasurer M E Pangburn testified before county commissioners detailing a missing balance of 9823 16 alleging deputy Louis L Chapman stole and embezzled. Pangburn paid 4147 02 from his own funds and 17 bondsmen contributed 5675 14 backed by American Surety. Chapman was appointed deputy by Pangburns security partners. Pangburn says he acted honestly.
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Jeffersonville
Ind
M. E. Pangburn
Clark County
Board of Commissioners
Louis L. Chapman
Pangburn
American Sure
Chapman
Dowie Church Planned in Logansport by Rev Homer Kessler
The Rev. Homer Kessler, long associated with the Methodist church, has withdrawn to join the Dowie faith and is driving the formation of a Dowie branch church in Logansport Indiana. His wife Mrs Kessler is a recent convert and a meeting at the Kessler home has begun the organizing effort.
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Homer Kessler
Logansport
Ind
Kessler
Bourbon Girls and Barber's Itch Reported in Indiana
In Bourbon Indiana on January sixteenth a number of young women are said to have contracted barber's itch after social gatherings where kissing allegedly occurred. Twelve cases among young women have been reported this winter in northern Indiana towns.
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Bourbon
Ind
Indiana
Freight Wreck on Chicago and Erie Railroad at Markle
A westbound Chicago and Erie freight train broke down at Markle Indiana. Conductor Spangler was badly injured by the sudden stop. Nicholas Miller and M F Barber of the wreck crew were seriously hurt, caught under a falling car. A special train carried the injured to Fort Wayne. Regular trains were routed around by Kingsland and Fort Wayne.
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Chicago and Erie
Markie
Markle
Ind
Spangler
Nicholas Miller
M. F. Barber
Kingsland
Fort Wayne
Tunnel caves in injuring five in Owensburg repairs
Five men were injured when a tunnel on the B and B branch of the Monon near Owensburg Indiana caved in during repairs yesterday. Otis Noel was seriously hurt as General Superintendent Lowell rushed to oversee work to restore passage for trains.
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Owensburg
Ind
Monon
Otis Noel
Lowell
Record of varied Indiana notes and events
Rochester reports E. Mobley has suffered more bone fractures than anyone in the state, with multiple broken limbs and bones across years. A district Knights of Pythias meeting is planned in Columbia City with delegations from several counties. Burglars loot Pierce’s grocery in Economy, taking $123 after blowing the safe. Terre Haute notes Lyman Abbott’s church calls Rev Waterman as regular pastor. Chicago reports Charles B. Baker, formerly Evansville grain dealer, bankrupt with liabilities of $287,000 and no assets.
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Rochester
Ind
E. Mobley
K. of
Lyman Abbott
Terre Haute
Jas
First Congregational Church
Waterman
Chicago
Charles BE. Baker
Evansville
United States District Court
Bee sting tragedy fuels verdict in Bush-Oliver case
In Salem Indiana on January 16 a jury awarded the plaintiff $100 after a 24 hour deliberation in the Bush Oliver case. The plaintiff's husband was stung on the tongue by a honey bee while eating watermelon and drank brandy at the defendant’s saloon before losing consciousness and dying two hours later. In Daleville Indiana on January 16 a couple welcomed a baby girl weighing three pounds at birth.
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Salem
Ind
Forests of Cuba Urgently Protected by Commission Plan
General Rius Rivera writes General Wood urging immediate steps to safeguard public domain forests. He seeks authority to appoint six inspectors at 2000 pesos each to locate public property and work with rural guards to prevent wholesale destruction of young trees across Cuba.
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General Rivera
General Wood
Havana
Rius Rivera
Agriculture, Industry and Commerce
Temporary injunction blocks sale of city gas plant
Toledo judge grants a restraining order preventing mayor and city clerk from selling the city natural gas plant for 280000. Aldermen may still pass the sale resolution but the vote will be delayed until the bill to refer the issue to a popular vote passes the state legislature. New bidding opens for New York underground railway tunnel contracts with John T. Mc Donald bidding 35000000 and Andrew Onderdonk bidding 39000000.
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Toledo
Pratt
Markets Prevailing Prices For Grain and Live Stock Jan 15
Indianapolis market report shows grain and livestock quotes across several cities. Wheat at 47 cents wagon price in Indianapolis. corn oats and futures in Chicago and Toledo. cattle hogs lambs and lambs prices listed with various bids and closing figures.
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Chicago
Cincinnati
Spirited Senate Debate Over Philippines Sparks Criticism
The Senate held a nearly three hour session on the Philippines with Berry Pettigrew and Wolcott trading sharp remarks. Wolcott attacked Pettigrew for his stance while Beveridge faced censure for greed, as Rawlins opposed proposed financial measures and the House moved on Namibia Solomibia district business.
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Senate
Berry
Dem
Ark
Bacon
Philippines
Pettigrew
S. D
South Dakota
Wolcott
Beveridge
Rep
Ind
Rawlins
Utah
House
June W. le
Kentucky
Legal Meaning of United States in New Island Jurisprudence
United States Ways and Means sub committee discussed the legal meaning of the term United States as applied to newly acquired islands. They noted Chief Justice Marshall’s ruling that United States denotes the territory under government control, while considering whether this should form a fixed legal principle or a dictum. The panel, including Mr. Newlands, weighed the implications for tariff systems on the islands.
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Washington
United States
Marshall
A Better Feeling Developing In Germany Toward the United States
Consul General Mason in Berlin reports a friendlier German attitude toward the United States. He credits the Philadelphia commercial exposition with easing restrictive trade measures and cites an essay by Professor Kruger on American insects as evidence. He notes German experts argue no dangerous pests have been imported from America and urges repeal of fruit restrictions tied to the San Jose scale.
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Washington
Janu
Mason
Berlin
Germany
United States
Mazon
State Department
Horticultural Society of Sketting
Kruger
San Jose
Reverend Brown Backs England in Africa and Philippines
At a Chicago Presbyterian ministers meeting Rev. Arthur J. Brown D D of New York urged support for Britain in the South Africa conflict and retention of the Philippines. He asserted civilization and the spread of religion accompany the British flag and warned of Asia’s growing power with possible war with France and Russia.
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Presbyterian Foreign Missions
Chicago
Presbyterian Ministers of Chicago
Arthur J. Brown
New York
Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions
South Africa
England
Afrrica
Dr. Brown
Philippines
Africa
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Asia
France
Russia
Morton Statue to Be Unveiled in National Capitol Next Month
Washington reports that Indiana will formally turn over the late Senator Oliver P. Morton statue for display in Statutory Hall with ceremonies. Indiana leaders, including senators Fairbanks and Steele, plan speeches and a day set aside for the event.
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Washington
Oliver P. Morton
Indiana
Niehaus
Senate
Fairbanks
House
Steele
Indiana Republican Club
O. P. Morton G. A. R. Post
Mr. Morton
Statuary Hall
Father Marquette
Insurgent Movements in the Philippines and Military Actions
Reports from Manila dated January 16 describe General John Bates units operating near Lake Taal while insurgents retreat south. Colonel Hayes with the Fourth Cavalry reportedly reaches Lipa. Colonel Anderson with the Thirty eighth Infantry seizes Talisay with light opposition. Major Cheatham’s unit disperses about 400 insurgents en route to San Pablo as cavalry pursue toward Almanos. A Third Cavalry troop loses two killed and three wounded near San Fernando de Lamncen on January 12.
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Manila
John ©. Bates
Lake Taal
Hayes
Fourth Cavalry
Lipa
Anderson
Thirty Eighth Infantry
Talisay
Cheatham
Thirty-seventh
San Pablo
Alaminos
Third Cavalry
San Fernando de Lamncen
Chicago aims to tax robbers with death reward plan
Chicago officials propose a $200 reward for killing highwaymen or housebreakers caught in the act or fleeing. Police and citizens are to benefit from the scheme as a deterrent to rising holdups and burglaries with no alive capture incentive. In other items, South Bend backs a Democratic state convention with a $1,000 campaign fund, theater use, and Oliver hotel accommodations. Former U S consul Charles E MacCrumn sails from Port Said to Naples bound home.
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Chicago
Acaritier
South Bend
Ind
Colfax
Oliver
igiMiguartera
Widow of General Burnham Heals After Pneumonia Cure
Mrs 58. H. Lincoln recalls how the widow of General Burnham of Machias Maine survived a deadly night with Pneumonia after using Dr King's New Discovery. She took three small doses and slept through the night, then recovered fully. Trial bottles free at C D Knoefel's drug store.
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Burnham
Machias
H. Lincoln
C. D. Knoefel
Russian Engineer Sells Artificial Stone From Lime and Sand
M Olschewsky of Russia, building on Michaelis method, creates a hard silicate stone from lime and sand. He uses 2 to 10 parts lime and 90 to 98 parts sand to form bricks and slates that resist moisture. The blocks are whitish, colorable, and mold shapes can be ornamental. The industry is expanding in Germany Denmark Holland and Russia with about 150 works.
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M. Olschewsky
Michaelis
Cincinnati Enquirer
Olschewsky
Germany
Denmark
Holland
Russia
Bearazhe funds for Gage funeral and pneumonia warning
Toledo reports Lyman J. Gage secretary of the treasury sent $10 to aid funeral expenses of Wade W. Gage who died locally claiming kinship. Rave doctors promote Foley’s Honey and Tar for infants to prevent pneumonia or croup. Governor McLaurin in Jackson Mississippi remains critically ill with pneumonia after four days.
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Toledo
Lyman J
the Treasury
Fuuers
Waden W. Gage
Foley
McLaurin
IL Jackson
Misa
Foley's Honey and Tar Promoted for Throat and Lung Ailments
An advertorial claims Foley's Honey and Tar is the best remedy for throat and lung diseases and offers dealer guarantees of satisfaction. It urges readers to consult their druggist and not accept substitutes.
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