BULLERS MEN IN SIGHT OF LADYSMITH CAMP
London reports from Spearman camp show Lord Dundonald's mounted troops engaging Boers west of Action Homes. Heilbrun and twenty Boers killed, fifteen captured. three British killed four wounded. Reports detail ongoing shelling, movements toward Brakefontein kopjes, and Warren's two kopjes hold near Spionkop.
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War Office
Spearman
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Lady Britth
Ayttiston
Brakefontein Kopjes
Warren
Action Homes
van Reenan
Ladysmith
Rumor of Relieved Ladysmith and Warren’s Death Spreads
London stock market chatter claimed after eighteen hours of fighting at Ladysmith that relief had arrived and General Warren was killed. No verification was found and stocks were not affected.
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Ladysmith
Warran
Seve
Han Steen
Warren Kile
Associated Fress
Stock Exchange
Warren
Reichstag hears Moellier on seizure of German steamers
In the German Reichstag today the debate opened on Herr Moellier’s interpellation about British warships seizing German steamers. Moellier urged firm action to defend neutral mail ships and demanded future security for German vessels from all maritime nations. Count von Buelow vowed friendly ties with Britain but warned such incidents could end good relations.
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Associated Preaq
Berlin
Reichstag
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Herr Moellier
Germany
Great Britain
Count von Buelow
Pension Bill Sparks House Action on Large Yearly Appropriation
Washington January 19 The pension appropriation bill drew House debate as Mr Barney of Wisconsin outlined its scope. He noted the pensions for the coming year would fall short due to fewer general costs but Spain war claims, total around 25 000, required five to six million dollars to cover. The chamber also extended a Missouri bridge project completion time at St Charles Missouri.
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House
Missouri River
St. Charlies
Barney
Wisconsin
Governor General Wood Starts Two Week India Inspection Trip
Governor General Wood with Generals Chaffee and Ludlow departs Havana for a two week inspection tour across India, visiting all parts of the territory. The trip, announced by press services, aims to review administrative efforts and military readiness.
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India
Asaociated Press
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Wood
Chaffee
Ludlow
Teland
British Army Mobilizes Eighth Division in World War I Tone
A London dispatch reports formal orders to mobilize the British Eighth Division. A World correspondent notes General Buller can press the Ladysmith siege by cutting Boer retreat routes toward Orange Free State and flank entrenched positions near Font and Potgliers Drift. Multiple London briefings expect heavy fighting before relief efforts and near-term troop movements.
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New York
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Redvers Butler
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Colenso
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Glencoe
New Castle
Payne proposes bill to extend U S customs to Porto Rico
Rep Payne of New York chairman of the ways and means committee introduced a bill to extend U S customs laws to Porto Rico and establish a customs district. The measure aims for free trade between the United States and Porto Rico, arguing it would aid the island and not harm U S industry. The speaker notes the saying about money and evil.
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Associated Press
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United States
Porto Rico
Hearing on governor and lieutenant governor contest opens in Frankfort
In Frankfort Kentucky on January 10 the contested testimony on behalf of Governor Taylor and Lieutenant Governor Maram began with four days for contestants. Fewer than fifty of about 350 summoned witnesses could be heard as fears of disruption grow and Colson remains in trial with no bail until the grand jury reports tomorrow.
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Associated Press
Frankfort
Taylor
Maram
Colonel Colson
Trail
Ind
Prominent railway men meet in St Louis conference
A major conference of railway workers began at the Laclede hotel in St Louis to address grievances and the possibility of a general wage increase for conductors engineers firemen and other trainmen. Prominent leaders A B Garrettson W G Lee FP M Arthur and P E Sargent attended behind closed doors.
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Associated Press
St Louis
The
Post- Dispatch
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Ita
A. B. Garrettson
Cedar Rapids
W. G. Lee
Cleveland
FP. M. Arthur
P. E. Sar-gent
Investigation Into Utah Appointees Polygamy Claims
Washington reports the House committee on post office and postroads resumes inquiry into alleged polygamous status of Utah federal appointees. Representative Grosvenor denies Lentz’s charge about remarks and asserts no evidence supports the accusations. the president says he never suspected guilt.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Utah
House Committee On Post Office and Postroads
Lentz
Ohio
Emory Smith
J. Addison Porter
Grosvenor
Loud
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Lantz
White House
Mr. Lentz
Milwaukee Road eyes Sheboygan to Random Lake rail link
A Milwaukee Road delegation led by President A. J. Earling and Roswell Miller, with General Manager Henry Williams and Chief Engineer J. W Wirtemore, visited Sheboygan to review right of way options for a new Sheboygan and Western railway line westward to connect with the Milwaukee Road at Random Lake or Waldo.
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Maraudan
Random Lake
Watcto
Associated Press
Milwaukee
Wis
Sheboygan
Earling
Milwaukee Railroad
Roswell Miller
Henry Williams
J. W Wirtemore
Waldo
Sheboygan and Western Railway
Milwaukee Road
PARDONS REFUSED BY TAFE PRESIDENT
Washington January 19 The president Nes denied the applications of Joseph Wilkens and Howard Butler for pardons. They were convicted of oleomargarine law violations in the United States district court at Philadelphia on March 17 1898. Wilkens was sentenced to six months imprisonment and a $1600 fine Butler to four months imprisonment and a $100 fine.
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Washington, D. C
Nes
Joseph Wilkens
Howard Butler
United States District Court
Philadelphia
Plague Outbreak Expands As Dorice Brings News
The Dorice arrives from Asiatic ports via Honolulu with reports of a fresh plague outbreak in Honolulu and San Francisco. Six deaths occurred between steamer China’s departure and the Dorice’s January 13 voyage, bringing total deaths to 28 and active cases to 26. Honolulu Chinatown is reportedly being burned to contain the disease as health authorities detain the Dorice for investigation.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Asiatic
Honolulu
China
Witness Testimony Allegations of Bribes in Montana Senate Race
Washington reports the senate committee on privileges and elections resumed its investigation into bribery charges tied to Senator Clark of Montana. Witness Rector said reporting and payment schemes involved hotel rooms, an underground passage rumor, and funds funneled through Davidson and Steele to secure legislative support, with multiple references to $5,000 payments and cash drawers.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections Today
Clark
Montana
United States Senate
William FL Rector
Warren Hotel
Legislative Hall
Faulkner
Washington
Rector
Chandler
Senator Hoar
Montana minister testifies in state inquiry
Former Montana legislator Warren described resigning from the Methodist ministry after testifying before the state supreme court amid scandal rumors. He recalled a past street fight in Sweet Grass and faced questions about embezzlement and immorality rumors while denying official charges. He said he anticipated a forthcoming, heated investigation and hinted at possible further trouble.
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Helena
Clark
Faulkner
Warren
Sweet Grass
Senate passes amended resolution on Transvaal recognition inquiry
In Washington on January 19, a heated Senate debate centered on whether the secretary of state should disclose if any Transvaal representative applied for U S recognition. The measure, backed by Mr Allen of Nebraska and amended by Mr Hale, directs the president to provide the information if not against public interests. The resolution passed as the Senate adjourned for the weekend.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Senate
Allen
Nebraska
Secretary of State
Transvaal
United States
Spooner
Wisconsin
Teller
Hale
England
South Africa
Democratic National Convention Drift Between Milwaukee New York
A Washington dispatch reports the Democratic convention location likely driven by Mr. Bryan’s wishes. Kansas City and Milwaukee push hard, southern leaders favor New York to counter sectional bias, and Bryan’s stance will shape the outcome as February committee meetings approach.
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New York
Associated Press
Herald
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Kansas City
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Empire City
Clyde Pollack Pleads Guilty In Disorderly House Case
In municipal court Clyde Pollack pleaded guilty to conducting a disorderly house at 74 Sixth street Ha was fined five dollars and costs totaling six dollars. The case of the state versus Phelps involved a jury weakly struck and the hearing was set for next Monday morning. Phelps faces charges of robbing a saloon at Owra.
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Owra
Judge توضاز CampYield murder case goes to jury
Judge G W Burnell began charging the jury in the CampYield case at 2 PM. He stated the jury must decide if Landon is dead and, if so, whether death resulted from criminal means, weighing expert skull testimony as opinion. If guilt is proven beyond a reasonable doubt, the jury must decide if John Campfield is the murderer. the charge ended at 3 40 PM with the jury retiring.
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ML .H. Eaton
Illinois
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Landon
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Gaid
Sandon
Bamdon
Fred Turner Wins Oratorical Contest at Oshkosh Normal
The Philakean Society hosted the first preliminary oratorical contest among Phoenix Lyceum and Philakean groups. Winners were J Turner for The Inspiration of the Ideal, Charlotte Buchanan for Influence of Women on the French Revolution, and Lewis Moulton for The Man With the Hue. Contests continue this evening at eight with judges listed and contestants Flora Richards Amanda Henschel Harriet Saxton George Danforth and Arthur Row.
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Lycerum
Merton C. Andrews
H. A. Simonds
J. P. Abbott
B. C. Gudden
Emma Blood
F. J. Barber
Flora Richards
Amanda Henschel
Harriet Saxton
George Danforth
Arthur Row
Wolf River Telephone Co Elects Officers at Annual Meet
The Wolf River Telephone company held its annual meeting at Orthula. A ten percent dividend was declared payable February 15. Officers named: President Clemens Schmidt Orthula. secretary Joseph Vogt Orthula. treasurer and GM A L Hutchinson Weyauwega. Directors include John Vogt, William Borchardt Orthula, and A L Hutchinson Weyauwega. The board approved purchasing the Badger exchange in Waupaca and Badger lines to North Lind to Peysippi, with rebuilt Weapaca exchange planned. Articles of Incorporation were amended to include Wisconsin, raise capital from 8000 to 25000, move annual stockholders meeting to first Wednesday in February, and relocate principal office to Weyauwega.
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Wolf River Telephone Up
Wolf River Telephone Company
Orthula
Clemens Schmidt
Joseph Vogt
A. L. Hutchinson
Weyauwaga
John Vogt
William Borchardt
A L Hutchinson
Weyauwega
Badger Exchange
Waupaca
Badger
North Lind
Peysippi
Weapaca
Wisconsin
Orihula
Rebago County
Waupaca County
Mitchell and Pearce Re-elected UMW Officials in Acclamation
United Mine Workers in Indianapolis announce John Mitchell was re elected president and W C Pearce re elected secretary treasurer by acclamation at the January 19 session.
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Indianapolis
Ind
John Mitchell
W. C. Pearce
Unsted
Tevis Estate Decree Grants Mrs. Susan G Tevis Nearly All
In San Francisco California Judge Coffey issued a decree distributing most of the late Lloyd Tevis estate to his widow Mrs Susan G Tevis. The value of property distributed is about seven million dollars with the remainder to be shared with Tevis children under provision.
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