Leaves England in quiver of excitement
London dispatches report ongoing anxiety over General White's Ladysmith victory with critics questioning Buller's actions and a shift in Boer tactics. Updates note 20,000 troops needed for Modder River defenses, Canadian and Queensland troops praised for active engagement near Belmont, and hospital casualties rising across columns.
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London
Modder
Sunnyside
Cape Town
London Times
Modder River
Belmont
Grange Free State
Ten Supreme Court Reversals Mark January Session
The Wisconsin Supreme Court handed down twenty one decisions this morning ten were reversed or modified. Cases came from Eau Claire Walworth Racine Kenosha and Milwaukee counties as the January term opened. Meggett refused release from contempt sentence and was remanded to Eau Claire county sheriff.
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Wia
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Walworth
Raine
Kenosha
Milwaukee
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O'Neill
Meggett
Wisconsin Telephone Cuts Toll Rates Statewide
The Wisconsin Telephone Company reduced tolls to benefit patrons with a one minute rate on many routes. Oshkosh Fond du Lac and Oshkosh Omro stories show new ten cent first three minute rates and two to three cent additions. The change aligns with Little Wolf line rates, creating parity across providers.
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Oshkosh Exchange
Chicago
Oshkosh
Fond DU Lac
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Winneconne
Eureka
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Berlin
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Loving Cup Presented To Admiral Dewey By Citizens
The loving cup of silver, forged from melted dimes donated by over 70 000 American citizens, many of them children, was presented to Admiral Dewey this morning at his Rhode Island Avenue home. Senator Depew spoke for the contributors in a ceremony attended by a small gathering in the Dewey parlors.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Admiral Déwey
Dewey
Rhode Island Avenue
Senator Depew
Women Voting Endorsed By National Building Trades Council
Milwaukee January session of the National Building Trades council of America adopted two key resolutions. It endorsed a congressional petition by Susan B Anthony urging federal voting rights for women. A second resolution supported eight hour workdays for boilermakers and iron shipbuilders.
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Associated Press
Milwaukee
Wis
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Amer
Congress
Susan B. Anthony
Woroan
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Senator Hoar Seeks Full Information on Philippine Communications
Senator Hoar of Massachusetts introduces a resolution requesting the president send to the Senate all communications from Aguinaldo or any Philippine rebel authority, along with proclamations, constitutions, and any government forms presented or issued. A second resolution by Senator Rawlins seeks pre 1898 Philippine governance details and Spain’s control.
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Washington, D. C
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Massachusetts
Senate
Aguinaldo
United States
Philippines
Philippine Islands
General Otis
War Department
Aguinalds
Congress
Legislative Assembly
Washington
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Otia
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Hoar
Rawlins
Utah
Philippine Committee
Kingdom of Spain
Spain
Debate Over Pollution Inquiry Touches Chicago Drainage Canal
In the House Committee on Commerce a debate arose on a proposal to investigate pollution of navigable streams. Missouri’s Mr Bartholét argued for the inquiry while Mr Mann of Illinois claimed the bill aims to attack the Chicago drainage canal. Chairman Hepburn adjourned the discussion with the measure postponed to January 19.
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Adetion
Associated Press
Washington
Hepburn
Miners killed and wounded in Spokane explosion
A Spokane dispatch reports William J. Boerdenh was instantly killed and Mike Sarsfeld fatally wounded by a premature blast at Flagstar Ming Republic last evening. Several other miners were injured in the accident.
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Minneapolis
Bank Fails in Plankinton as Owner Absent
The State bank at Plankinton owned by D L Stevens failed to open today due to Stevens absence. He reportedly left Saturday to seek assistance, wiring the cashier not to open. Stevens also owned a drug store switched to his head clerk, leaving the town’s sole bank inoperative and causing widespread concern among local merchants.
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J. A. Futrell
Milwaukee business magnate Robert P. Firsgerald dies at 75
Robert P. Firsgerald a leading weasel owners on the Great Lakes died at his Milwaukee residence from heart trouble aged seventy five. He had been ill for some time. The piece ends with a stray literary reflection on widows and remarriage.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Robert P. Firsgerald
Great Lakes
Thin City
Beveridge Urges Unyielding Philippine War Policy
Senate speech by Beveridge of Indiana defends continued U S control of the Philippines. He condemns pacific concessions, argues for overwhelming force until guaranteed victory, and stresses American authority over Pacific archipelago to future stability.
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Compe
Blanco
Suoherlt
Bianco
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East
Speech on Philippines and policy ends with Beveridge’s call
The speaker argues Americans must act to end violence in the Philippines, urging approval of a peace resolution and warning of consequences if rejected. Beveridge finishes at 2:26 p.m. to applause from floor and galleries.
Fire at Pulitzer Mansion In New York Tragedy Claims Lives
Fire at Joseph Pulitzer's East Fifty fifth street home killed at least two women and endangers others. Mrs Jellett and governess Miss Elizabeth Montgomery are among the dead or missing. Fire origin unclear. loss estimated at 300000. Meanwhile South Chicago railway barns at Hammond Indiana burned destroying 32 cars and insurance caps at 120000.
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New York
Joseph Pulitzer
New York World
East Fifty-fifth Street
Elizabeth Montgomery
Chicago
South Chicago Railway
Hammond
Ond
Foss
Americans oppose French terms in Dominican affair
Americans here urge U S government to prevent France from dictating terms to the Dominican government An American warship is expected today and the French admiral and staff were received by President Jiminea.
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Jeana
San Domingo
Associated Press
Hayton
United States
France
Jiminea
Lawton Fund Receives Cash Boost to $500 Today
Washington reports show General Corbin underestimated the Lawton fund. Returns indicate the fund may reach a noble total of 85000 as cash and checks totaling 500 were received this morning, swelling the aggregate to date.
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Corbin
Lawton
Mystery of Chicago double murder ends with identification
In Marion Indiana the Chicago homicide case connected to J A Futrell and Margarette Gamble is solved. Futrell, a former saloonkeeper and Cuban War veteran, and the woman were briefly tied to Blairsville Pennsylvania before living in Indianapolis.
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Watertown
Jack Futrell
Marion
Ind
Jan
Chicago
J. A. Futrell
Margarite Gamble
Blairsville, Pa
Futritl
Gove and Mongan Wed in Winneconne
In Winneconne this morning at eleven o clock at the First Congregational parsonage Charles H. Gove married Mary C. Mongan. The ceremony was performed by Ray E H Smith with Oscar E Pedersen and John P Pedersen as witnesses. Gove is a prominent town farmer and county board finance committee chairman. He was the Democratic nominee for county treasurer in the last election.
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Mr. Bary
Mongan
Winnsconne
First Congregational Church
Charles H. Gove
Mary C. Mongan
Ray. E. H. Smith
Oscar E. Pedersen
John P. Pedersen
Gove
Winneconne
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Neenah Neighbors News and Visitor Notes
Neenah Wisconsin items list Jun events and travels. James Sorensen returns to Wisconsin School of Dental Surgery. John and Carrie Jacobson visit Oshkosh hosted by Mr and Mrs Robert Soper. William Meyer leaves for Muskegon Michigan. George Babcock goes to Yale College for studies. Frank Ryan from Chicago visits Mayor Thomas Higgins. Woman's Relief corps holds installation of officers with addresses by Hon. E. A. Cook and Dr. J. R. Barnett.
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Northwestern
Neenah
Wis
James Sorensen
Wisconsin School of Dental Surgery
John
Carrie Jacobson
Oshkosh
Robert Soper
William Meyer
Muskegon
Mich
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Phil Gaffway
George Babcock
Yale College
Frank Ryan
Chicago
Thomas Higgins
Woman's Relief Corps
A. Cook
J. R. Barnett
New Postmaster Named for Burlington Wis
The president sent nominations to the Senate including Theo Riel to be postmaster at Burlington Wisconsin. Also mentions a Madame Mrs Morelia the primadonnas in dead. Forecaster notes rain turning to snow and colder conditions tonight and Wednesday with winds shifting to brisk and high northwest.
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Theo, Riel
Burlington, Wis
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Wiscometa
Briak
Permarths
Tam
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