British forces cross Tugela at Potgieter’s Drift in Natal
The war office reports General Buller’s forces crossed the Tugela River at Potgieter’s Drift aided by Warren’s pontoon bridge. Lyttleton’s brigade and Wildyard’s command pressed the advance while Boers hold entrenched positions five miles to the right front. Rumors persist of Ladysmith relief, but officials urge caution.
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Cap
Ladysmith
Warren
Asociated Press
London
War Office
Roberts
Cape Town
Buller
Tugela
Potgester’s Drift
Trichard
Spearman
Lymleton
Colenso
Wildyard
Springfield
Light Horse
Carlyle
Lyttleton
Potgieter
Baker
Tugela River
Sproenskop
Splenkop
Kopje
Swartskop
Australians Ambushed by Boers near Rensburg
A 16 man patrol of New South Wales Lancers and South Australians was ambushed by Boer forces at Rensburg in the Cape Colony. Six held captive, five Australians dead, one wounded, with Boer horses killed. Additional Australians later recovered or captured.
Fire destroys Racine Nail and Tack plant
Fire totally destroyed the Racine Nail and Tack company plant in Racine Wisconsin with a loss estimated at 50000 dollars and insured for 20000 dollars. The blaze occurred January 18 and caused extensive damage to the facility.
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Racine Nail
Associated Press
Racine
Wals
Racine Nail and Tack Company
Pia
Carnegie Offers 650000 Gift for Ottumwa Public Library
Ottumwa Iowa January 18 proceeds report Andrew Carnegie proposes to fund fifty thousand dollars for a city public library, contingent on a suitable site. The city must provide property and annual maintenance of five hundred dollars. The conditions are expected to be accepted.
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Carnegie
Ottumwa
Iowa
Associated Press
Andrew Carnegie
Chicago Sewage Reports Rise in Peoria Canal Water
The article notes water in the drainage canal reached Peoria with an eight inch rise in the final river gauge this morning. No notable change in color or appearance of the water was observed despite the rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Proas
Peoria
Tacoma shingle dealer sues Washington Red Cedar Shingle Manufacturers
A Tacoma man, A. Gibba, sues the Washington Red Cedar Shingle Manufacturers' Association in U S court for 51600 alleging trust era violations under federal law. He claims the association dominates state mills and fixes prices, harming his business by restricting sales and pricing. He also cites a derogatory circular from a central committee affecting his standing.
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Associated Press
Tacoma
Waah
Gibba
United States
Washington
Red Cedar
Gillis
Healan
Central Committee
She Valiant Arrives at Gibraltar
Gibraltar January 148 Mr William K Van derbilt's steam yacht Valiant from New York January 8 has arrived there with details of the voyage and arrival at the harbor noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SHE Valiant
Gibraltar
William K. Vanderbilt
Valiant
New Yerk
House debates census printing and union labor pledge
The U S House convened to view the Senate bill expanding the twelfth census printing scope. debate centers on letting the census director contract printing outside the government office with assurances work will be done by union labor. Opponents call it class legislation while supporters argue lowest bidder may not handle such tasks.
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Kuagell
Connecticut
Hopkins
Government Printing Office
Shattuck
Ohio
Wheeler
Kentucky
Artis
Hopkine
Sims
Tenneases
Babcock
Wisconsin
America
Mr. Hopkins
Chicago man chosen Wallace named expert special agent
William Wallace of Chicago was appointed expert special agent in the census bureau to oversee lumber manufacture statistics. He has long been connected with lumber journals and previously worked for a lumber firm in Louisiana.
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Wallace
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
William
Chicago
Census Bureau
Statiatican
Whallace
Louisiana
President Sends Henderson Nomination for Ordnance Board
Washington January 18 The president sent the nomination of Thomas J Henderson of Tumola to be civil in theater of the board of ordnance and operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Thomas J. Henderson
Tumola
Board of Ordnance and
Battle Looms as Buller Seeks Break to Ladysmith
Northern Natal reports place General Buller with about 60 000 British forces after a failed Tugela crossing at Colenso. He has crossed north of Springfield near Acton Homes and aims along a wagon road to Ladysmith where General White commands roughly 10 000 troops. Boers defend entrenched lines between the two armies, and a bloody clash around Ladysmith appears likely as a makeshift railway circle supports their defense.
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Natal
Buller
Ladysmith
General White
Tugela
Colenso
Springfield
Acton Homes
Pretoria
Unveiling of Daniel Webster Statue in Washington
A high profile ceremony in Washington marked the unveiling of a colossal bronze statue of Daniel Webster by sculptor Trentanove. President McKinley and cabinet members attended along with lawmakers, judges, and military and diplomatic representatives. Jerome Bonaparte drew the veil, with Mrs Hutchins and Katherine Deering assisting.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
McKinney
Setimte
House of Representatives
United States Supreme Court
Daniel Webbser
Trallam
Trentanove
United States
Stilson Hutchins
Scott Circle
Lafayette Opera House
Hay
Gage
Root
Long
Hitchcock
Emory Smith
Griggs
Wilson
Porter
Miles
Army
Navy
Diplomatic Corps
Marine Band
Capitol
Massachusetts Avenue
Lodge
Mr. Cousen
Beert Circle
Jerome Bonaparte
Webster
Hutchins
Mim
Katherine Deering
Senator Wellington Defends Philippine Self Government
Senate devotion to imperial policy questioned as Maryland's Mr. Wellington addresses the chamber. He criticizes expansion, lauds Filipino self rule under US protection, recalls Schley heroism and Manilla battle, and warns against military government in Cuba while urging independence for the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Maryland
Senate
United States
Philippine Islands
Santiago Bay
Winfield Scott Schley
Debated War End Proposal Draws Senate Attention
Mr Wellington’s proposal to end the war is praised as honorable for the American nation and the File Spinos. Senators listen in galleries as McEnary of Louisiana and Turner of Washington set future addresses on constitutional amendment and the Philippines. Aldrich’s motion resumes consideration of the financial bill while Teller continues his speech.
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Wellington
Dewey
Maniila Bay
Congresa
Mrr
McEnary
Louisiana
Senate
North Carolina
Turner
Washington
Campfield Case Advances to Jury as Judge Prepares Charge
The Campfield murder trial moves toward a jury verdict after two o clock arguments by M. H. Eaton and Gaton. The judge may give the charge after recess tomorrow morning or in the afternoon. observers expect a prompt decision once the jury begins deliberations.
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M. H. Eaton
Campfield
Gaton
Burnell
John Campfield
Live Stock Convention Debates Grazing Land Lease Rule
The National Live Stock association convened in Fort Worth Texas on January 18 with a third day session debating a proposed rule that public lands suited for grazing be leased only to citizens. The plan faces strong opposition but may gain executive committee backing. Colonel Hobbs of New York is recommended as US commissioner to the Paris exposition to advocate for the dead meat industry. Speakers included Colonel Efimanson of Missouri Mortimer Levering of the Indiana American Shropshire association and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Fort Worth
Texas
The
National Live Stock Association
Hobbs
New York
United States
Efimanson
Miagouri
Mortimer Levering
American Shropshire Association of
Indiana
Bold Robbers Crack Safe in Chicago Factory Escape
Three robbers bound the watchman at E R Clark & Co factory 156 to 170 Mather Street early today. They forced open a safe, held off a pursuing officer, and fled after a running chase of about three quarters of a mile. guards shot at them but no injuries reported. The haul was a small amount.
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Chicago
Associated Press
E.R. Clark & Co
Mather Street
Milwaukee Leaders Seek Prohibition to Block Judge Ludwig
Wiwankee City officials and Milwaukee figures petitioned the Wisconsin Supreme Court for an alternative writ of prohibition to stop Judge Ludwig from proceeding in contempt of court cases over a street railway franchise extension. They argue the circuit court lacked jurisdiction after convictions of contempt.
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Wiwankee City
State Supreme Court
Associated Press
Madison, Wis
David
Rose
Milwaukee
Corcoran
Count Oil
Schuegel
Supreme Court
Ryan
Quarles
Ludwig
Lipton Applies for Chicago Board of Trade Membership
Sir Thomas Lipton, owner of last year’s America's Cup challenger Shamrock, applied for membership in the Chicago Board of Trade. The board requires two endorsements, with sponsors John C. Hatly and John Henry Botsford backing Lipton. Lipton runs meat packing plants at the stock yards and has no prior board membership, being represented by Chicago managers.
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Shamrock
Jalie
Chioves Board of Trade
Associated Preas
Ohicago
Thomas J. Lipton
Chicago Board of Trade
Thomas’ Case
John C. Hatly
John Henry Botsford
Thomas Lipton
Sherman declines Senate secretaryship after New York stint
Representative Sherman of New York returned to Washington and formally declined the Senate secretaryship saying the people of his district want him to stay in the House. The piece notes his duty to constituents and his preference to remain in the House.
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Sherman
New York
Senate
Washington
J. C
Representative Sherman
Besn
House
Roberts Case Moves Toward House Action Next Week
In Washington on January 18 the Roberts committee chairmen prepare majority and minority reports to be filed Saturday. Roberts will be heard on the floor in his defense, with debate expected two to three days. House action likely Tuesday or Wednesday next week. expulsion possible without sworn testimony.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Taylor
Roberts
Littlefield
Maine
Roberta
de Armond
Missouri
Hay
Mr. Roberts
Bill Introduced for Pacific Cable Across Ocean
Representative Corliss of Michigan introduced a measure authorizing construction and operation under the U S government of a cable linking the United States with Hawaii Guam the Philippines and other lands. The bill appropriates 500000 and caps total cost at 8000000 with the president empowered to arrange landings with Japan and China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buk
O. & Government
Asociated Press
Washington, D. C
Corliss
Michigan
United States
Hawaii
Guam
Japan
China
Baseball plans outline new league circuit
Harry D. Quin, president of the American Baseball association, departed Milwaukee for New York to arrange a meeting of circuit representatives. The proposed lineup places Boston Philadelphia Baltimore Providence in the east and Milwaukee Chicago St Louis Detroit in the west under the new arrangement.
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Milwaukee
Chicago
St. Loula
Detroit
Associated Press
Wis
Harry D. Quin
American Baseball Association
New York
Jebs
Boston
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Providence
Milwiuker
G. Louis
Deratorical Contest Opens at the Oshkosh Normal
The first of three preliminary oratorical contests among the three Oshkosh Normal literary societies, the Phoenix Lyceum and Philadelphia, will be held this evening in the auditorium. The best two orators will advance to a final contest and possibly represent Wisconsin in the inter state event.
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Secien
Shres
Normal
The
Phoenix
Lyceum
Philakean
Oshkosh
Wisconsin
Kansas
Tinois
Iowa
Minnesota
C. BE. Nevins
Sixth Ward
Marion Hicke-Harmon
Kirk Spoor
W. P. White
M. B. Manny
A. ™. Matherell
Lewis H. Moulton
Fianc
Grace Jones
Clara Kapa
Elizabeau
Fred R. Hamilton
Fred& Hoaginn
Dan L. Johnson
Heman H H. Powers
George Henkel
Misa Charlotte Buchanan
Fred J. Turner
Grace Greenwood
Municipal Court District Hears Vagrancy Pleas
In municipal court two men identified as common tramps faced vagrancy charges and demanded trials. They pleaded not guilty and were remanded to county jail on $25 bail. The Phelps case will have a jury struck tomorrow in a burglary charge at Omro. Pollack faces a disorderly house charge at 274 Birch Street.
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Des Ray
Thomas Grady
Phelps
State
Phelpa
Omro
Pollack
Bixch Street
Snowy Weather Forecast For Wisconsin and Southeast Areas
Indications show snow developing in southeast portions on Friday with possible impacts into the afternoon and night. Strong northerly winds shift to variable as cold air returns. Temperature readings remain frigid with potential for lingering flurries into the evening.
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Lord Roberts
FOR Public Library
UNION
Agrsociated Press
Daniel Webster
Tropkins
Man
Raver
MR. Hutchins
Etailanu
Tren Wepore
Milburn
Chandler
Congress
George Washington
Ascar Clates
United States of America
John Marshal
Schley
Flays
Santiago
Cabans
Washington, D.C
Allen
Nebraska
Secretary of State
Transvaal
Mr. Ross
Vermont
Porto Rico
Philippines
Wellington Lait
Batttle
Cuba
Eaton
John Campfeld
Lipton
Bouse Nest
Pacific Cable
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