Earthquake shocks hit City of Mexico and more
BRICF Telegrams report a range of events from an earthquake in the City of Mexico to a deadly fire in New Orleans that killed four Sicilians. Other items include labor actions, royal celebrations, resignations, donations, and diplomatic notes from Washington to Copenhagen.
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Mexico
New Orleans
Oscar
Stockholm
W. F. Schueltes
American Turf Congress
Rochester
British retreat after Spionkop engagement near Ladysmith
General Buller reports Warren's troops fell back south of the Tugela after failing to capture Spionkop amid heavy Boer fire. British casualties cited by Boers as about 1,500 killed and 150 surrendered, with water and artillery shortages noted. Buller says withdrawal preserved stores and morale, aiming for Ladysmith by a different route.
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London
Buller
Warren
Tugela River
Spionkop
War Office
Spienkop
Tugela
Ladysmith
Spearman
Acton Homes
Hangersport
Spionop
Cameronians
Third
King's Rifles
Second
Lancashire Fusileers
Middlesex
Thornycroft
Woodgate
Pingree and Yerkes Clash Over Street Railways
At a Marquette club dinner in Chicago on January 29, Governor Hazen S. Pingree of Michigan argued for municipal ownership of street railways while Charles T. Yerkes of Chicago opposed. About 200 guests were seated, but demand doubled once the discussion started due to high interest.
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Pingree
Roberts Inspects the Maine Hospital Ship in Capetown
Lord Roberts toured the hospital ship Maine with Lady Randolph Churchill and praised the arrangements. The Maine is set to sail for Durban the following day.
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Roberts
Maine
Capetown
Lord Roberts
Lady Randolph Churchill
Durban
Carlist Arsenal Seized in Palencia
Gendarmes in Palencia discover a Carlist arsenal in a house and seize 100000 cartridges and many arms. Six Carlists implicated flee across the frontier.
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Madrid
Palencia
Smashup Derailed Elkhorn Freight Near Ainsworth
At night the east bound Elkhorn freight derailed near Ainsworth Nebraska. Central portion wrecked, two cars total loss, four damaged, about fifty feet of track torn up. No injuries reported as wrecking crew cleared track by 1 pm, allowing two passenger trains to pass at 1 30 pm.
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Ainsworth
Neb
Elkhorn
Capt. Jobe is Captured in Tennessee
Ike T. Jobe former captain of the Sixth Immunes was captured at Piney Flats Sullivan county by Special Government Detective F. M. Betz and Deputy C. W. McCall. He stood before United States Commissioner Taylor with bond set at 3000 dollars. Jobe had previously escaped from the Columbus jail and faces charges of using War department penalty envelopes.
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Capt
Jobe
Jefferson City
Tenn
Ike T. Jobe
Immunes
Piney Flats
Sullivan County
F. M. Betz
Cincinnati
C. W. McCall
Knoxville
United States
Taylor
Columbus
War Department
Boer Hold Spionkop After Intense Battle Engulfs Hill
Vryheid burghers report a dawn ascent of Spionkop, three Boer forces co ordinating a push up three steep spurs under heavy Maxim and Krupp fire. By mid afternoon 150 British in front trenches surrender, Boers assail second kopje as Dublin Fusiliers and Light Horse abandon trenches. High casualties and a British retreat described with praise for Boer bravery.
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Spionkop
Dublin
Light Horse
Great rush to Cape Nome attracts fifteen thousand hopefuls
A Tacoma dispatch notes about 15 000 men plan to reach Cape Nome on the first Puget Sound and Yukon steamers. Most come from Tacoma Seattle and San Francisco with others from Dawson. A race to secure beach claims and portage journeys across the tundra loom as nearly thirty steamers with 300 to 1000 passengers sail from coast ports between May 10 and June.
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Minneapolis
the Times
Tacoma
Wash
Cape Nome
Puget Sound
Dawson
Seattle
San Francico
Yukon River
Yukon
Bluff Sails Stop Tumaco Rebel Bid
San Diego news reports the Hamburg steamer Volumnia arriving at Tumaco Colombia disrupted a rebel capture attempt. The governor bluffingly claimed 500 government troops aboard the ship, prompting the rebels to abandon plans to seize the town.
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San Diego
Cal
Tumaco
Colombia
War Brar ks Out in Chicago
Englishman Charles Glassbrook was beaten in a saloon dispute over the Boer war, receiving ten scalp wounds and being knocked unconscious. Francis Edwards was arrested after the fight and Glassbrook was later detained. police intervened to prevent further harm.
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War
Chicago
Charles Glassbrook
Francis Edwards
Glassbrook
Edwards
Howe to write for Sheldon in Topeka papers
E. W. Howe editor of the Atchison Globe accepted an invitation to write for the Topeka State Journal for a week when Rev. C. M. Sheldon edits the Capital as a Christian daily. Howe asked to fill Sheldon’s pulpit that week but the offer has not been accepted.
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Andrew Carnegie
East Orange
N. J
Collier
San Francisco
Manila
Amos Kendall
Lexington
National Association of Amateur Oarsmen
New York
Iowa Senate
Hinrichsen
National Democratic Ways and Means Committee
Fon du Lace
Wis
Harold Stancliff
Frank Murphy
Fond du Lac
Secretary of the Treasury
Gage
McKinley
Chicago Drainage
M. Labori
Alfred Dreyfus
Rennes
United States
Mitchell, D. D
Smith
O. P. Auld
Plankington
Plankington Bank
Karper & Bros., Printers and Publishers
New York City
D. C
G. M. Bacon
Mitchell County
Scott
San Jose
Topeka
Princess of Wale
South Africa
Denmark
Kan
E. W. Howe
Atchison Globe
Topeka State Journal
C. M. Sheldon
The
Capital
Howe
Governor Wells Calls April Election for Congressional Vacancy
Salt Lake City Utah January 29 Governor Wells issues a proclamation under revised Utah statutes ordering an election on Monday April second to choose a representative to fill the Fifty sixth congress vacancy now existing.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Captain Sigsbee struck by Brooklyn trolley car
Captain Sigsbee, veteran of the Maine disaster and Spanish War hero, was knocked out by a Brooklyn trolley car but escaped serious injury. News reports recount his rapid recovery and current condition.
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Sigsbee
Maine
Spain
Brooklyn
A Tale of the Blue and the Gray Chapter IX
The scene continues as Maxwell and Will discuss the failed plan and the dangers of treachery at the Harrisons. Roland laments his missed happiness while Maxwell mocks the setback and warns of potential violence if Edward reappears. Ralph guards the door as they wait for action.
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Maxwell
Will
Roland
Edward
Mr. Harrison
Ralph
Davis
Wedding Plans Altered Amid Hidden Schemes
In a tense dinner scene, Edward’s nephew plots to exploit a secret marriage contract after a staged disappearance to seize control. Harrison’s arrival could pivot events as a wedding moves forward under pressure from a magistrate.
Storm of Escape at Williamson Manor
John Maxwell and William force entry through iron grating to rescue Ralph and plan a bold wedding escape. Maxwell coaches Ralph on overpowering guards as Harrison arrives, while Florence faces peril with a scheming magistrate nearby.
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Davis
Springfield
John Maxwell
John
William
Florence
Harrison
Maxwell
Thompson
Doctor Blackwood
Will
Roland
Ralph
Dining room scene with justice and clerk at table
Reading from a long chapter, a justice and his clerk sit at a well spread dining room table. The text suggests a calm, formal setting as they work, hinting at legal or administrative duties in progress.
Arctic Mosquito: The Most Terrible Insect Pest in the World
A Times-Democrat report recalls a Yukon voyage in 1896 where Arctic foothill mosquitoes invaded camps in dense clouds. The insects, twice the size of bayou mosquitoes, inflamed feet and faces and even blinded cattle, prompting nets, protective gear, and drastic measures to cope.
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St. Charles
New Orleans
Alaska
Fort Hamilton
Arctic
Can a Cat Swim An Old Fisherman's Hard Question
An elderly fisherman answers yes after recounting a cruel drowning attempt. He describes placing a cat in a bag with bricks, swinging it from a wharf, and releasing it to sink. The cat survives, crawling ashore by the next morning, prompting a blunt confirmation that a cat can swim.
Mechanical Argument Courtroom Exchange
The exchange depicts a judge questioning a complainant in a case where the prisoner’s alleged act involved striking the complainant with a hammer. The dialogue highlights a mechanical reply from the defendant and a request for explanation, illustrating a courtroom moment from Stray Stories.
Superior Finery and Superior Breeding Claim
A brief remark asserts that superior attire reflects refined breeding, suggesting clothes signal social status and character. The line underscores how appearance is tied to perceptions of class and manners.
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unreadable OCR fragment with numerous typos and missing context prevents identifying concrete people, places, or events for a factual summary.
Winter Resort Rates and Travel Notes Highlighted
An eclectic clipping notes travel deals and routes including winter resort prices for Hae Central yt and St Louis, plus Quincy and Omatia ticketing details. It mentions weather hints in February, rail options via Kansas City and Omaha, and a curious trolley wheel patent concept.
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St. Louis
K. C
Quincy
All Informa
Nam St.Paxton
Harry I. Moore
Omuatia
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