Brisk fighting around Colesberg in the Cape
Reports from Cape Colony describe Boer attacks at Colesberg repulsed by British left flank while Boers hold surrounding hills. Casualties and prisoner counts vary, with Up-to-date dispatches noting Lieutenant colonel and major losses, and field progress around Mafeking and Sunnyside.
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Cape Colony
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Harvey
Tenth Hussars
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Hussars
Zulus Ready to Attack Boers Amid Rising War Tensions
Pietermaritzburg reports rising Zulu unrest with many near starvation and looting. Magistrates fear they cannot restrain the warriors much longer as authorities warn of looming attacks on the Boers.
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Campaigen
Pietermaritzburg
Fire at Juniata Blacksmith Shop Wrecks Pennsylvan ia Railway Works
An early January blaze at the Juniata Blacksmith shop of the Pennsylvania Railway in Altoona, Pennsylvania, caused about 100000 dollars in damage. The fire, likely sparked by a live electric wire, may leave several hundred workers unemployed as repairs and safety checks are planned.
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Associated Presa
Altoona
Pennsylvania Railway Company
Juniata
Meat Prices Rise as Transatlantic Liners Withdrawn
In London January the withdrawal of trans Atlantic liners reduces American meat imports. Butchers raise meat prices to three pence per pound as supply tightens and early supper meat becomes scarce for customers.
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Amocteted
Prena
London
Jan
German and British tensions over naval seizures reported
Berlin dispatches quote Berliner Tageblatt and Lokal Anzeiger condemning Britain’s maritime policy and predicting possible Anglo German and Russo French alignments. Reports note German anger at seizing German and American ships and reference imperial communications with Queen Victoria as unconfirmed.
Lind Declines Re election for Governor Post
Governor Lind announced he will not seek another term to focus on his medical practice and reduce the burdens of the chief executive role. The move surprised many, as a fusion convention had been expected to renominate him.
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Gage Reports Possible Delay on Funds and New York Site Inquiry
In Washington on January 5, the Associated Press reports Secretary Gage may not transmit to the House on Monday the information demanded by a resolution concerning government fund deposits in national banks and the New York customs site sale. The resolution requires copying over 200 documents, risking several days of delay.
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Washington, D. C
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HM Mecepmary
France Uses Force Over San Domingo Indemnity Dispute
The French government orders the Atlantic squadron to San Domingo to enforce a treaty indemnity of 280000 francs owed by San Domingo to French art artists families. Disturbances followed delays and alleged insults, prompting embargo action against revenues of the Belamare-Cio cavelli group.
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Atlantic
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Heiti
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Provement Company
Hiram Smith Dead Prominent Wisconsin Financier
Neenah pioneer economist Hiram Smith dies after months of illness at home. Born 1829 in Oswego New York he co founded Fox River valley paper mill the Neenah milla then shifted to banking and launched Manufacturers Bank with D C Van Ostrand. He leaves a wife and two children Harriet and Mrs George Porter. Funeral Saturday at 2 pm from Union and Main streets with Rev J B Chapin officiating.
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Wisconsin
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N. Y
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Fox River Valley
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Manufacturers’ Bank
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Presbyterian Church
Keenan and Penrose Press McKinley on Lenz Murder
In Washington D C on January 6 T S Keenan of Pittsburg head of the League of American Wheelmen and Senator Penrose of Pennsylvania urged President McKinley to back the claim against the Turkish government. The appeal concerns the relatives of Frank Lenz the American cyclist murdered near Reeroum in Armenia by 184. The league shows strong interest in the case which drew widespread attention at the time.
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Washington
DD. C
T. S. Keenan
Pittsburg
League of American Wheelmen
Penrose
Pennsylvania
McKinley
Frank Lenz
Brayelist
Reeroum
Armenia
Fire at Fairfield wins destruction of store and shed
A fire at Fairfield Wis destroyed Webber's general store Peeldend and its storage shed. Loss estimated about 5000 dollars with partial insurance. Fire occurred January 5 and damage was reported as total with no ongoing danger.
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Win
Webber
Faire
Wis
Corbett Testifies in Defense at Preliminary Hearing
Henry F. Corbett took the stand in Racine Wisconsin for his defense in the December 6 shooting of Rev. D. B. Cheney and his wife. He corroborated alibi witnesses and detailed morning movements while noting a leg length discrepancy and asthma.
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Associated Press
Racine
Wis
Jan
Henry F. Corbett
D. B. Cheney
Corbett
Navy Seizes Sibutu Island Near Borneo
Admiral Watenn reports U S naval seizure of Sibutu Island in the Philippine region. Wentzbaugh on Albay hoisted the flag December 21. Dato the native chief assisted. Island sits near Borneo coast, near Jolo group. Sultan of Jolo may claim jurisdiction.
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Washington, D. C
United States Navy
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Wentzbaugh
Albay
Sibutu
Dato
North Borneo
Watson
Borneo
Philippines
Jolo
Yieinity
Roberts Tells Way In Polygamy Seat Fight
The Rob erts investigating committee continued its session with Miss Roberts near her father Utah member-elect. Carlisle says citizenship records for Roberts lack legal basis and questions whether a polygamist may hold a seat. Roberts presents a typed statement detailing prima facie and final rights of the Utah representative-elect in the House.
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Woashington
D. C
Roberta
Miss Roberts
Utah
Teller
Ohio
John G. Carlisle
Carlisle
Roberts
Mr. Carlisle
Carliste
Congress
Mr. Roberts
House of Representatives
United States
Roberts Defends Moral Capacity of Utah Voters in Hearings
Mr. Roberts argued states should judge a member's moral status, noting Utah’s silver interests and representation gaps. He disputed charges of polygamy and questioned the reliability of witness evidence as proceedings paused for a long recess.
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Congresses
House of Congress
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Opposed to Quay Aide Senate Panel Votes Adverse Report
The Senate privileges and elections committee voted 4 to 3 to file an adverse report against seating Senator Matthew S. Quay from Pennsylvania. Members Chandler Hoat McComas supported the adverse report while Burrows Caffrey Pettus and Harris opposed. Turley and Pritchard were paired. No date set for presenting the report.
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Washington, D.C
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections Today
Quay
Matthew
Pennsylvania
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McComas
Burrows
Caffrey
Pettus
Harris
Turley
Pritchard
Senate
Prisoners Released Reach Vigan after Mountain Chase
Colonele Luther R. Hare and Lieutenant Colonel Robert L. Howse led a successful pursuit in Luzon. They arrived in Vigan province with all American prisoners, including Lieutenant Gilmore. Generals Schwan and Wheaton operate in Cavite as Luzon affairs improve.
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P. O
Luther R. Hare
Thirty-third Infantry
Robert L. Howse
Thirty-fourth Infantry
Gilmore
Vigan
South Ilocos
Washington, D. C
War Department
Manilla
Hare
Howse
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Luzon
Lynching at Newport News Ends man’s life after assault
A mob captured Watt, accused of assaulting Mrs. Simpson, dragged him from Newport News station, and shot him about three-quarters of a mile away. Authorities offered no immediate action as grand jury term nears. Also reported are two Black men hanged in Charleston for murder and related quarrel incidents.
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Newport News
Watt
T. M. Simpson
Lynenburg
Jall
Grand
Charleston
Charney Wilson
Frank Singleton
Wilson
Singleton
Cabinet Meeting Delivers No Offer On South African Dispute
Washington Jan 5 The cabinet met without touching the suggestion to offer good offices for settling the South African dispute. The day’s agenda included potential dispatch of more troops to Alaska in the spring with Cape Nome as a likely early target. Troops are deemed necessary to preserve order as navigation opens and to address other unsettled points from the meeting.
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Associated Presa
Washington, D. C
Bruasela
Alaska
Cape Nome
Mrs Blythe-Hincksey-Moore Wins Estate Victory in San Francisco
In full possession, Florence Blythe-Hincksey-Moore of New Enjore Diapaten Fortane San Francisco California, January 5, assisted by her attorneys, secured dismissal of claims and is now sole owner of the Blythe estate left by Thomas Blyth. Mutual Savings Bank bought from her about $200,000 worth of a Blythe block portion on Market Street.
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Diapaten Fortane
Associated Presa
San Francisco
Cal
Florence Blythe-Hincksey- Moore
Thomas Blyth
Mutual Sav- Inga Bank
Blythe
Market Street
Tim Murphy Returns With The Carpetbagger At Oshkosh
The comedian Tim Murphy returns to Oshkosh at the opera house with The Carpetbagger after a pneumonia illness last season. He praises the city for care and hospitality and notes his company disbanded then while he recovered. Critics hail his acting as advancing to the fore among American comedians.
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Ti¢Cana Lilian Eines
Tim Murphy
Opera House
Oshkosh
Murphy
Athearn
Eare
Watertown Man Found Dead in Mill Race
Carl Marquardt, a 76 year old German resident of Watertown Wisconsin, disappeared from home Monday. His body was recovered this morning from the mill race. whether suicide or accident is undetermined. His son Jules Marquardt arrived from Fond du Lac today amid political campaign coverage.
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Cath Margen
Watertow
Associated Press
Watertown
Wis
Jan
Carl Marquardt
Jules Warquardt
Fond du Ia
Mesona Steamer Released After Prize Court Ruling
A Cape Town dispatch reports the prize court freed the British steamer Mesona captured by the Partridge in December. The vessel carried American flour bound for the Boers but its cargo was warehoused pending trial.
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Bat
Associated Press
London
Cape Town
Méshona
Denial of Court Jurisdiction in Milwaukee Contempt Case
Milwaukee Mayor Da vid Rose and most Aldermen faced contempt charges over a street railway ordinance. In a Milwaukee Superior Court appearance they argued court of equity cannot enjoin a legislative body, with a decision pending as of reports.
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Milwaukee
Associated Press
Wis
David
Rose
Court of Equity
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