Rumors Of Fresh British Efforts In South Africa
Reports from Paris and London indicate fresh British moves under Buller to relieve Ladysmith. Telegraphs describe shelling of Boer trenches near Colenso, new reinforcements for General French, and ongoing artillery duels around Cypher gat and Dordrecht with mounted infantry actions and evacuations at Douglas.
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Assecated Press
Paris
Buller
Ladysmith
London
de Aar
French
Colesburg
Rensberg
Gatacre
Cyphergat
Molten
Sterkstrom
Coperberg
Stermberg
War Office
Cape Town
Dordrecht
Montmorency
Birda Siding
Mojrene
Alderson
Priceska
Methuen
Shélis
Cronje
Pilcher
Douglas
Bottigh
Modder River
Maud Gonne
Trish Joan of Arc
WWV
Eaves
Oxford
C. B Fry
South Africa
Orange River
Cape Colony
Belmont
Klekfontein
Sunnyside
de Aer
Delagoa Bay Railway Award Report Not Yet Confirmed
London January 4 The British foreign office has no information on any award by Berne arbitrators in the Delagoa Bay railway dispute and officials say no decision has yet been issued. Washington January 4 Surgeon Sternberg reports five deaths from bubonic plague in Honolulu Chinese quarters on December 11 and 12 with another case the following morning.
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Associated Press
London
British Foreign Office
Berne
Delagsoa Bay Railroad
Foreign Office
Huboulo
Washington, D. C
Gerere
Sternberg
Taylor
Military Hospital
Honolulu
Murder charge lands man in Indiana on 1886 Ohio case
Kokomo Indiana January 4 detectives arrested Peter Dunkie living near here on charges of murdering May Holwie at Franklin Ohio in 1886. A reward of 1800 had stood for years for the murder. Dunkie denied knowledge of the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kokomo
Ind
Peter Dunkie
Here
May Holwie
Franklin
Ohio
Dunkle
Lawtor Work Fune on Wall Street in Washington
The day closed with a tumultuous session in Washington as markets posted a gain of 343,07, amid brisk activity and varied interpretations of fiscal policy. Investors tracked industrials and financials, while government statements influenced trading rhythm in early January.
To Retain Islands Resolution Seeks Senate Support
Senator Beve Ridge pushes to clinch matters by backing a resolution to retain islands. The move aims to secure ongoing control and protective measures, with supporters citing strategic and economic reasons.
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Beve
Ridge
Opening Senate session fends Philippine issue and Hawaii bill
Washington January 4 opening of the senate includes Beveridge resolution stating the Philippines are U S territory and to be governed as needed. Cullom reports Hawaii Islands government bill with amendments. President’s message transmits war department testimony. Pettigrew resolution seeks Dewey report on April 4 1898 request. Spooner objects and the measure goes over. Mileage cut for witnesses adopted. Allen resolution on treasury banks approved with modification. Pettigrew resolution on Aguinaldo Torree Otis interactions postponed to Monday.
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Associated Press
Washington D. C
Senate
Beveridge
Indiana
Philippine Islands
United States
Cullom
Committee On Foreign Relations
Hawaiian Islands
War Department
Pettigrew
Secretary of the Navy
Admiral Dewey
Apri
Manilla
Earthquake Devastates Trans-Caucasian District
From Tiflis on January 4, reports say thirteen villages in the Achalkalak district suffered shocks with six completely destroyed. About 800 bodies have been recovered, marking a catastrophic disaster in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Tifliss
Trans-Caucasia
Achalkalak
Italy Joins Others in Open Door China Response
Italy has answered the U S State Department note on the open door policy in China. The report states that Italy, among the great powers, remained favorable while others held similar positions. The wording is unclear but confirms Italy’s stance within the period’s diplomatic exchanges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington, T. C
Italy
State Department
China
Mary
Mystery suit filed for 100000 damages in Chicago
A mysterious suit for 100000 damages is filed in the U S circuit court. William Coakley sues United States Attorney General John W. Griggs District U S Attorney John C. Black and U S Commissioner W. E. Humphrey among others. Coakley, once western agent for the Fitchburg railroad, is not in Chicago and details await declaration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Mau
Griggs
Associated Press
United States Circuit Court
William Coakley
United States
John W. Griggs
John C. Black
W. E. Humphrey
Coakley
Fitchburg Railroad
Dash from Ladysmith and Boer skirmish report
Six horsemen fled Ladysmith in the night pursued but escaped. Suspected to include Col Rhodes brother of Cecil Rhodes and Dr Jameson. Garrison fired on Boer pickets exchanging shots. shells fell in the Boer camp killing a burgher. Season's greetings shells sent into Ladysmith and local prices for Federal shells cited.
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Associated Press
Langer
Ladysmith
Col. Rhodes
Cecil Rhodes
Dr. Jameson
Amnora Langer
Jane
Celers
General Joubert
Molring
America
Inter-urban line praised by Traction officers in Oshkosh tour
George J. Kobusch of St. Louis and Otto U. Von Schroder of the Citizens' Traction Co tour the Oshkosh to Neenah inter urban line. They praise its construction and outlook noting earnings exceed expectations but room for improvement. Extensions may be discussed this winter. a receivership for Falk Manufacturing is disputed.
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George J. Kobusch
St. Louis
Citizens’ Traction Company
Oshkosa
Neenah
Otto U. von Schroder
Kebusch
von Schroder
Downs
Kobusch
Oshkosh- Naenah
Falk Manufacturing Company
Citizens'Traction Company
Electric Company
Traction Company
Washington Street
Pensioners in Minneapolis Delayed by Washington Suspension
In Minneapolis on January 4 Associated Press reports pensioners gathered at the federal building to file quarterly vouchers and receive government funds. A telegram from Washington halted proceedings due to an examiner's seizure of pension papers, leaving many pensioners disappointed.
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Winnearnnia
Associated Press
Minneapolis
Minn
Federal Building
Washington
Hostetler
Aldrich outlines gold standard bill aims and silver debate
In Washington on January 4 Senator Aldrich defends a new financial bill to reaffirm gold as the standard unit and guarantee redemption of notes in gold. He cites legal precedents, argues against silver monometallism, and explains a $150 million gold reserve and methods to replenish it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Treasury
Aldrich
Friends of
Secretary of the Treasury
General Fund
The
House Passes Sulzer Info Request On Bank Deals
In Washington on January 4 the House, led by Ways and Means chair Payne, passed a modified Sulzer resolution requesting Treasury to reveal all communications with National City Bank and Hanover National Bank since March 4, 1887. It seeks details on deposits, security, interest, and sale terms of New York City property, plus related transactions and rents. The Senate also approved a similar resolution from Mr. Allen regarding the two banks.
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Mr. Allen
Treasury Department
National City Bank
Hanover National Bank of New York
Modaficaone
Mr. Pettigrew
Aguinaldo
Torree
Otis
Philppines
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
House
Payne
Committee of Ways and Means
Sulzer
Secretary of the Treasury
House of Representatives
Treasury Department of
United States
Hanover National Bank
City of New York
Custom House
New York City
New York
Richardson
Teader
Levy
Senate
Allen
Hanover
National City
Thanks for Naval Heroes and Present Rank
Representative Bingham of Pennsylvania introduced a joint resolution thanking Rear Admiral William T. Sampson and Commodore Winfield Scott Schley and their officers and men for destroying the Spanish fleet at Santiago. No action on advancement or court of inquiry will be taken unless Schley requests it.
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Fempsus
Associated Press
Washington D. C
Bingham
Pennsylvania
William T. Sampson
Winfield Scott Schley
Banti
New York
Herald
Washington
White House
Long
Santiago
Sampson
Schiey
Unce
Schtey
Buenos Ayres
Proving Alibi for Corbett In Racine Trial
In Racine Wisconsin January 4 defense begins presenting alibi evidence for Henry F Corbett charged with shooting Rev D B Cheney and wife. Witnesses include Mrs C M Stein longtime boarder who testifies to Corbett’s honesty and local residents who place him away from the Cheney residence during the crime. A key claim is that Corbett was with blacks from the Cheney home vicinity at the time, while Mrs Wetman testifies Corbett called at her home five minutes before the shooting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corbett
Associated Press
Racine
Wis
Henry F. Corbett
D. B. Cheney
C. M. Steinwit
Milwaukee
Peter Lersch
John Lonergan
Wetman
Cheney
Death at Milwaukee Diphtheria Claims Young Attorney
Charles Floyd McClure, a young attorney with Fish Carey Upham Black, died last night in Milwaukee after a brief illness of diphtheria. A Madison law student and gifted writer, he was regarded as one of the brightest in his class.
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Milwaukee
Win
Charles
Floyd McClure
Fish, Carey, Upham & Black
Law
Madison, Ami
Roberts Inquiry Hearings Resume In Washington Debates
The Roberts investigation committee in Washington resumed sessions to hear arguments and push toward an early conclusion. Ex Secretary John G Hale was expected to summarize against Roberts while Roberts himself prepared in person remarks. The hearing covered citizenship, polygamy status since 1880, and the house’s power to set qualifications beyond the constitution, with technical arguments dominating the session. A recess was called until two o'clock after debate over admitted evidence and witness absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Roberta
John G. Car- Hale
Roberts
Carlisle
Tayner
Ohto
Utah
Thomas J. Brandon
Roy Brandon
The
Salt Lake Herald
McDaniels
Taylor
Schroeder
Mr. Schroeder
Robert
Statehood
Mr. Roberts
Annual Meeting At First Congregational Church Elected Officers
The First Congregational church annual meeting was held in the church parlors with Rev. E. B. Smith preaching. Elected officers include Deacons G. W. Merritt and Luther Davies for three years, treasurer of the benevolent fund Mrs. J. C. Noyes, clerk Le Orr Chase, and prudential committee members. The clark's report notes 29 baptisms, 38 weddings, and 49 funerals in the year. Full deacons board: R. H. Halsey, John R Morgan, H. L. Bacon, W. W. Dancett, Luther Davies, G. W. Merritt.
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First Congregational Church
B. Smith
G. W. Merritt
Luther Davies
J. G. Albright
Milwaukee
The
Benevolent Fund
Mra
J. C. Noyes
le Orr Chase
Harvey Welch
Prudential Committee
Alx Deacana
J. P. Gould
L. W. Briggs
J.C. Noyes
Sarah Nast
Clark'a
Deacons
R. H. Halsey
John R Moregan
H. L. Bacon
W. W. Dancett
Sisters of Mary in Kenosha mourn missing Sister Augusta
The Sisters of St. Mary in Kenosha Wisconsin mourn the disappearance of Sister Augusta reported January 4 by Associated Press. Augusta, who traveled from Chicago to attend retreat at Kemper Hall, had been active in state charitable work. A suicide claim is considered, but searches yield no clues.
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Mary
Kenosha
Wis
Sisters of St. Mary
Augusta
Chicago
Kemper Hall
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Frere
Col. Pitcher
Plu
Colenso
Chieveley
Lucas Moyer
Joubert
Lyddite
Cat. Pilcher
Delagoa Bay Railway Award
Mas Heohtada
Yeager Pabst
Lawtor Work Fune
Iy Senate
Hawaii
Etthgrew
Dash
Cecil Rhodea
Ladgemith—Joubert
Pres. Geo
J Mobusch
O Treas
Omorale
Citizens' Traction Co
St Louie
Evern
Rhode Island
Collee
Republican Party
Democratic Party
the Treasury
Gage
Beese Aske
Standard Gil Ment
Cotom Moses
Inmes Culeouf
Comgreat
Cloeay
Warvern
Tay
Wisconsin
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