British Victory at Spion Kop Receives Dubious Praise
London dispatches report General Warren's troops captured Spion Kop but suffered heavy shell and rifle fire with significant casualties. General Woodgate was wounded while Buller warns troops against false orders and notes Boer forces may contest the position, signaling a long siege ahead.
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Associated Press
London
War Office
Spearman
Woodgate
Werren
R. Burnham
South Africa
Spioykop
Associated Preas
Drakensberg
Pretoria
Burnham
Scott
Yghal
Lord Roberts
Ingraham
San Francisco
Geneval Warren
Spion Kop
Buller
Warren
Baker
Stock Exchange
Arrvals
Spionkop
Potsieter
Spion
Lyttleton
Ttoers
Campaign of Gev. sehwin in the Philippines unfolds
Washington dispatches report General Schwan directs a vigorous Luzon campaign. He destroys a substantial insurgent force near San Pablo Laguna de Bay area and advances toward Tayabas. Otis notes engagements at San Diego and Lille with casualties on both sides, while McRae destroys insurgent posts northwest of Porac including arsenals and artillery supplies.
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Philppines
Associated Press
Washington, D.C
Ona
Schwan
Luzon
Laguna de Bay
Nufas
Otis
Manilla
Schwaan
San Pablo
Zaguna
Nth
Hayes
Tayabas
Tower Road
Santa Cruz
San Diego
Majayijay
Adjroint
Lille
Mannaysay
MacArthur
McRae
Porac
Presidential nominations sent to senate
The president today sent nominations to the senate for postmasters in Michigan Ewart J. Bruim in Ieland Iowa W N Burdick in Postville Wisconsin Ed Hawkes in Juneau Minnesota Jesse Maxwell in Fulda Wisconsin (typo likely Mawkes).
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Edward Mawkes
Joneses Kream
Associated Press
Washington, D.C
Senate
Michigan
Ewart J. Bruim
Ieland
Iowa
W. N. Burdick
Postville
Wisconsin
Ed Hawkes
Juneau
Minnesota
Jesse Maxwell
Fulda
Would-be President Nominee Heads to Pittsburgh Ride
Col. William Bryan departed Jersey City for Florisburg Pennsylvania amid plans to visit Virginia and Mississippi legislatures before returning home. He aims to pursue a peak to fight and to engage with key political bodies on his campaign trail.
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Associated Press
New York
William 2. Tiryan
Jersey City
Florrisburg
Virginia
Miessasippi
Trouble Ahead for Great Northern as Strike Looms
Police prep swells as Chief Herrick hires ex guards to bolster security. Four former Stillwater prison guards, paid 44 dollars daily, to recruit and report ready for duty at various points along the line. Trainmen press for conference as company signals possible concessions.
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Great Northern
Associated Press
Minneapolis
Minn
Great Northern Railway
Secret Service
Herrick
Stillwater
G’meata
Sne
Germany Parses Naval Bill for Doubt on Battleship Count
Berlin January 2 The Bundesrath adopted a naval bill authorizing doubt over the present number of battleships and authorizing six large and seven small cruisers. The plan would cost 11,000,000 marks yearly until 1906 funded by loans and no new taxes.
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Naval DU
Berlin
Bundesrath
Grant Arrives in Manila With Forty-Eighth Infantry
General Ottn informs the War Department that transport Grant arrived at Manila today with the Forty-eighth Infantry under Colonel W. P. Devall's command.
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Othe
Associated Press
Washington
Tan
Ottn
War Department
Grant
Manilla
Forty-eighth Infantry
W. P. Devall
Indictment Hearing On Atlantic Contracting Men Delayed
The Gaynor brothers and B D Dean of Atlantic Contracting Co are indicted in Savannah Ga for conspiracy and defrauding the government. The examination before United States Commissioner Shields was adjourned to January 27 to allow witnesses including Brigadier General W P Craig to appear. Counsel noted a Monday trip to Washington on an appeal for Mr Carter.
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Ibers
Atlantic Contracting Co
Grorgis
Associated Press
New York
Gaynor Brothers
B. D. Dean
Atlantic Contracting Company
Savannah
United States
Shields
W. P. Craigail
Washington
Carter
House Debates Roberts Case Expulsion in Washington
The January debate on the Roberts case continues in the House with extensive testimony on seating or expulsion. Lawmakers from several states argue constitutional prerogatives and propriety, urging decisive action while noting related bills and tribute to a Kentucky representative.
Brigham Roberts Should Not Be Admitted to House Membership
A speaker argues that Brigham J Roberts ought not be admitted to membership in the House. He warns against invoking the Roberts case as precedent and urges Utah to respect laws, covenant with the American people, and the sacred nature of the family and nation.
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Lanham
Texas
House
Roberts
Philippine Islands
Jolo
Crom
Seragilo
Utah
Brigham J. Roberts
House of Representatives
Senate Action on War Orders and Civilian Treatment Probed
Senate session reports a substitute for a resolution seeking all orders given to General Merriam and subordinates including civilian prisoner treatment. Other actions include railroad rights through Fort Reno and Fort Sill reservations, a West Point attendance resolution, and a Cuba Porto Rico Philippines revenue orders inquiry. The urgent deficiency bill was later considered.
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Associated Press
Washington D. C
Senate
Cockrell
Missouri
Committee of Military Affairs
Fettigrew
Coeur d'Alene
Secretary of War
HB. Co. Merriam
Nebraska
Cuba
Porto Ricn
Philippines
Wis
Hale
Maine
Rose to sue Milwaukee mayor over libel suit
Milwaukee January 25 The Journal reports Mayor Rose will sue The Milwaukee Sentinel for damages over an article about Attorney Timun’s charges of a conspiracy between Rose and the street railway company. He denies the allegations and says he will file suit immediately.
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Oof
Milwagkee
Associated Press
Milwaukee
Wis
Journal
Tadly
Rose
Milwaukee Sentings
Sentinel
Timun
Street Railway
Diamonds Stolen From Philadelphia Jewelers Safe
Diamonds valued around 1000 were stolen from the safe of Joseph K Davison Son jewelers office. It appears the thief knew the combination and left no marks on the safe. Postoffice Burglary at Bradley Illinois saw entry by burglars last night with stamps worth 1400 and about 40 in cash taken. Burglars escaped.
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Phuadrlphia Janery
Associated Press
Philadelphia
P's
Joseph K. Davison & Son
Kankakee
Jan
Bradley
Ruskin Remains Interred With White Tile Grave
The funeral of John Ruskin took place at Brantwood with a rural ceremony described as deeply sad. The coffin rested in a grave lined with white tiles as the author wished, near the resting place of the three Miss Severs, recipients of his Brantwood letters. Nationwide attendance marked the service.
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John Ruskin
London
Joan Ruskin
Brantwood
Ruskin
California cattle king Henry Miller injured in buggy accident
Henry Miller, a leading California cattle magnate and head of Miller & Lux, was thrown from his buggy near Gilroy at 2 o clock. He sustained a concussion and doctors fear a serious injury given his advanced age and the magnitude of his cattle empire.
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Henry Miller
Associated Press
Gilroy
Jon
California
Miller & Lux
Illness update on former minister Iwara J. Phelps in New Haven
Edward J. Phelps, former minister to England, is reported no better today in New Haven. The brief notice notes his condition as tense with extreme anxiety and refers to prior advisory signs.
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Iwara J. Phelps
England
New Haven
Associated Press
Qonn
Edaward J. Phelps
Thousands of armed men arrive in Frankfort for political dispute
A special train carrying over 3,000 Winchester rifle bearers reaches Frankfort, Kentucky, with participants from Bell, Knox, Harlan and other counties. Governor Taylor denies knowledge of their purpose as guards stack arms around the state house. Protests prompt warnings of clashes as Goebel contest actions loom in the legislature.
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Associated Press
Frankfort
Bell
Alien
Knox
Harlan
Whitler
Midoulf
Edmunson
Frankford
Taylor
State House
Collier
State Guard
Cincinnati
Ohio
Times- Star
Ramboursville
Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon Dispatch
Associated Presa
Lexington
Goebel
Democrata
Findley
Justice Dent
Stephen Sharpe
Kentucky
Berty
General Assembly
Charles Finley
Thomas W. Berry
A. W. Razor
Claude Chinn
Polish Keg Picker Finds $100 Bill at Whitling Mill
A Polish woman employee at the Whitling mill in Neenah found a confederate $100 bill of 1864 age yesterday. She could not read the print but valued the note until told it had no value. The town reports also note social events in Menasha including Miss Charlotte Krueger's sixteenth birthday party and upcoming dances hosted by local lodges.
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Northwestern
Neenahi Menasha
Wis
Jun
Whitling Mill Ag
Winnebago Ice & Fuel Company
Charlotte Krueger
Island
Appleton
Neenah Iége
Im. W. A. Hall
Menahsa Todze
G. A
iMr
George H. Clark
Rice Lake
National Guardsmen Gather for Wisconsin Convention
Milwaukee January 25 officers of the National Guard gather at the Pfister Hotel for the annual convention. General Boardman, president, and Col. W H Patton arrive to open headquarters with Major Doyen and George Graham of Tomah among notable attendees. Several aging veterans of the guard are expected to visit during the session.
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Associated Press
Milwaukee
Wis
National Guard
Wegan
General Boardman
Col
W. H. Patton
Pfister
Major Doyen
Cal. George Graham
Tomah
Medison
New American Baseball Association Signs Ground Lease
The American Baseball Association signed a one year lease for Union Park grounds in Baltimore for 3500 dollars. The circuit will include Providence Boston Philadelphia Baltimore in the east and Chicago St Louis Detroit Milwaukee in the west with Providence likely joining as eighth franchise. The meeting adjourned late as officials prepared for a league report.
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New American Baseball Association
Tia
Associated Press
Baltimore
National League
Union Park
Providence
R. I
Boston
Philadelphia
Chicago
St. Louls
Detroit
Milwaukee
Tiwan
Alee | Cult Committee
Result of a flea bite
A laborer in a southern water street has contracted bubonic plague after a flea bite. Attending physicians believe the disease came from the bite and that the man was infected through this mechanism.
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Wearf
Ytiner
South Water
Tih Umhonte Miagne
Associated Press
Rydney
Whart Jaeborer
Central Likely to Secure Mobile and Ohio Road
In New Orleans on January 2, President Stuyvesant Fish of the Illinois Central and President Russell of the Mobile and Ohio along with President Millen and Smith of the Louisville and Nashville arrived for talks. Reports say they are discussing a possible sale of the Mobile and Ohio to the Illinois Central, though no official confirmation was given.
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Inois Central
Mobile and Ohio Road
Associated Press
New Orléans
Stuyvesant Fish
Clinois Central
Russell
Mobile & Ohio
Millen and Smith
Lowsville & Nashville
Fish
Ilneis Central
Smith
Messrs. Fish and Russell
Fair and Cold Weather Forecast for Wisconsin and Nearby Areas
The report indicates fair conditions with no decisive temperature changes tonight and Friday. Northwest winds diminish this period. Additional notes mention dim lights and minor timing references, with scattered mentions of temperatures and locales.
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Wisconsin
Nemarne
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