Reports claim Warren division crushed in battle
Berlin and London dispatches recount disputed reports that General Warren's division was crushed at Spion Kop with Boer forces winning seven guns. Some telegrams claim 800 killed and 1,500 wounded, while war office in London denied catastrophe and noted confusion in early accounts. French and Gatacre movements hint at renewed coordination in Cape Colony. Reports circulated via Brussels and Pretoria triggered national pride concerns and critical editorials.
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German War Office
Berlin
Warren
Spion Kop
Buller
Tugela River
Pretoria
Brussels
Big City
London
War Office
Spionkop
St. James Gazette
Kip- Jing
The
Coaling Station Established at Thabella by Admiral Watson
Admiral Watson reports the thabella coaling station is established with a marine garrison under Lieut Long. He notes a gosling station is needed for two smaller vessels in the southern Philippine Islands. A vessel was sent to Zamboanga to inspect a former Spanish coaling site, but the harbor proved too shallow for naval use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Watson
Mo Hae
Thabella
Associated Press
Washington
Lieutenant Long
Philippine Archipelago
Wwnnilla
Zamboanga
Japan in Faste Lenion Tapers See Troubin Abend
London dispatch notes possible Chinese crisis links to the departure of the Japanese battleship Shikishima. Reported aim to sail through the Suez Canal with its armament removed, a feat not previously achieved by a vessel of such size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenion
Troubin
Associated Press
London
China
Suez Canal
No Agreement Reached In Coal Operators Miners Talks
The joint scale committee of coal operators and miners met again. Operators refuse the single standard pay, and strike talk has quieted as major operators head home for Sunday. Chairman W. Bogie travels to Chicago. no joint session until his return. Predictions say the scale committee may not report before Tuesday, delaying further wrangle in the conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Chicago
Cleveland
Columbia
St. Louis
W. &. Bogie
Sacele Committee
Wreck inquiry yields little new coast report
Johns Newfoundland January 27 nothing new about the wreck at Bay St George on the coast. Gloucester and Boston firms show interest in vessels that may be for state wiring. authorities seek details as no confirmation yet.
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Frasc
Firme Anstous
Ty Associated Press
Johns
Newfoundland
Bay St. George
Gloucester
Boston
Troops Leave Halifax for South Africa Detachment Ships Out
The second detachment of the Canadian contingent to South Africa embarked on the Pomegraine, marching through Halifax before sailing about four o'clock. Lieutenant Governor Daly and Mayor Hamilton addressed the troops, wishing them godspeed as the steamer prepared to depart.
British Advance on Spion Kop Route to Ladysmith
Dispatches from January report British forces of about 40 000 pressing toward Spion Kop as artillery and rifle fire erupt around General Botha. Boer casualties are few while defenders say fighting was fierce with grass and trenches hit and shells entering Botha’s pocket. Firing eased by dusk and resumed near Ladysmith the next day. Mafeking relief reportedly occurred January 23 per Transvaal authorities.
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Morkter’ Spruit
Tugela River
Spion Kop
Ladysmith
Botha
Mapeking
Lorenzo Marques
Delagoa Bay
Transvaal
Mafeking
Three Masked Robbers Loot Chicago Factory
Three masked men invaded the Dr. Peter Fahrney & Sons plant in Chicago last night binding four employees and blowing the safe. They escaped with 1700 dollars in currency and a large stash of notes and papers, causing a wrecked office and a neighborhood alarm. Chief engineer Frank Murphy and electrician Sammuel Lower were present in the basement during the robbery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Associated Press Chicago
Peter Fahrney
Sammuel Lower
Woman in Chicago Attacks Family with Potato Masher
In Chicago on January 21 Mrs. Anne Kudgen of 1069 Hwing Avenue attempted to kill her husband and six children with a potato masher. The struggle left Rudson with a ruined eye and a policeman badly scorched by boiling water. Four officers helped subdue the frantic woman who declared the Lord commanded the killings. One child suffered a minor scald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Eudgen
Chicago
Musband
Associated Press
Anne. Kudgen
Hwing Avenue
Rudson
Brazilian Gunboats Move to Acre to Enforce Protocol
Brazilian gunboats Jutahy Tambira and Tocantins with troops head to Acre to enforce the Bolivia Brasilia protocol and safeguard citizens. General Leite Castro named commander of the national guard, replacing General Fernando Mendez, editor and proprietor of the Journal Brazil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Rio Janeiro
Jutahy
Tambira
Tocantins
Acre
Bolivia
Brasil
Leite Castro
Fernando Mendez
Bra
Dr Leyds in Berlin Says Peace Requires Britain Returns Land
Berlin dispatch reports Dr Leyds, Transvaal diplomatic agent, met with Count Von Buelow. He said his Berlin visit is not political, merely due to an imperial dinner invitation, and he plans to stay briefly with no mediation role. He predicted Britain must restore much seized territory and guaranteed Boer independence, noting Lengsmith Mafeking and Kimberley as prisons with British provisions to sustain themselves.
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Associated Preas
Berlin
Dr. Leyds
Transvaal
Count von Buelow
Lokal Angelger
Leyds
Great Britain
Republcs
Lengsmith
Mafeking
Kimberley
Who Wrote Genesis? Abbott Denies Moses Authorship
Boston, Jan 27 Dr Lyman Abbott in a Lowell Institute lecture argued Genesis was not written by Moses. He said Genesis dates 1450 years before Christ but covers events centuries earlier, suggesting an unknown prophet authored it and noting two separate deluge accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Boston
Lyman Abbott
Lowell Institute
Demise of Mrs Morrison Surprises Oshkosh Friends
Mrs Ella Austin Morrison died unexpectedly after quinsy worsened, at 339 Elm Street Oshkosh. Her death followed a brief decline after a cocoa and milk nourishment. She was 36, survived by daughter Esther Morrison, with services set for Monday at 2 p.m. from the Elm Street home. Rev W Greenwood to officiate. she was a Trinity Episcopal communicant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Momrison
Oshkosh
Morrison
J. C. Noyes
Mrs. Morrison
J. C. Nayes
Ella Austin
Robert Campbell
Campbell
Mt. Vernon and
Merritt Streets
Elmer Morrison
Chicago
Eunice Lewis
Km Street
Gloom in London After War News and Obituaries
London dispatch notes widespread gloom following General Warren's action in South Africa. Obituaries of Ruskin and others reflect somber mood. British economics show resilience while U.S. growth lags and stock-market gossip surrounds two notable female investors. A new 14 pounder rapid-fire gun by Vickers-Maxim completes tests for the navy.
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the Times
Unite States
United Kingdom
Germany
Gloucestershire Volunteers
Lord Sherborne
England
Wiliam MacCormick
Royal College of Surgeons
South Africa
Hspitals
Stock Exchange
Elizabeth Bertie
Earl of Lindsey
Mandy
Rands
Vickers-Maxim Company
Navy Department
United States
Naval Attache
Colwell
Admiralty
Fire destroys Electric Improvement works in San Sore Cal
Fire Early today razed the Electric Improvement company works in San Jose California. Estimated damage listed at 100000 with insurance totaling 150000. Local fire crews battled the blaze through the night. Investigators to determine origin and cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Sore
Cal
San Jose
The
Electric Improvement Company
Emai
Bank of Germany Cuts Discount Rates
Berlin Jan 2 The Bank of Germany has reduced the rate of discount to a new lower level. Officials announced the move as part of monetary easing to stimulate lending and economic activity in the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank OF Germany
Berlin
Jan
Os Reading The War In South Africa In Today’s Paper
The front page features a London desk report and miscellaneous notices. Names include Sandy Broad and Lily Langtry with portraits. The issue previews essays on journalism methods, diplomacy, and cultural items such as music and jewelry. Also listed are local Oshkosh features, school sites, real estate notices, church announcements, and social news.
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South Africa
London
Suez Canal
Sandy Broad
Cere Yeeere
Lily Langiry
Portrose
John Ruskin
Lord Dundonald
Oshkosh Divine
Bltiek
Montana
Green Bay Man
Congressman Minor
Osnkose
E. H. Smith
Ponce
Scofield
New York
Oshkosh Real Estate
General City News
Engine Explosion Kills Three In Edwardsburg Blast
Battle Creek dispatch reports a Chicago and Grand Trunk locomotive exploded at Edwardsburg this morning, killing the engineer, fireman, and conductor. Grand Trunk officials in Detroit deny the fatalities, saying the men were only slightly injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battle Creek
Attics
Associated Press
Mich
Chicago & Grand Trunk
Edwardsburg
Detroit
Grand Trunk
Bolief
Van Meter Wins Seat in Kentucky House Contests
Van Meter Democrat defeats Berry Republican 31 to 4 in the Kentucky House contest, signaling likely outcome for the Goebel Taylor case. Republicans and Democrats both forecast the same basic vote split, with party lines and several named members expected to align against Berry. Session begins at 10:30 with debates and possible voting on the contest.
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Associated Frass
Frankfort
van Meter
Berry
Rudublean
Goebel-Taylor
van Meter-Berry
House of Representatives
Mr. Sledge
Watson
Arguments Heard In Senate Seat Remonstrance Case
The privileges and elections committee in Washington met to hear counsel in the remonstrance against Nathan B. Scott of West Virginia occupying a senate seat. Protesters cite only forty eight votes, one shy of a majority, and say his election relied on suspending two legislators who later gained seats, dropping the body from ninety seven to ninety five. They note two elected senators were officers in the Spanish American War volunteer army.
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IBY
Ucimléu
cv'OsAy
Washington, D. C
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Nathan B. Scott
West Virginia
Senate
Scott
State Senate
Volunteer Army of
United States
Atlantic liner Marquette towed Queen Wilhelmina with broken shaft
The Atlantic transport line steamer Marquette bound for London from New York on January 26 signalled from Beachy Head that it had towed the Queen Wilhelmina, bearing a broken shaft, at latitude 49 and longitude 17. The Wilhelmina left Rotterdam on January 3 and Shields on January 9 for Baltimore.
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Atlantic Ling
Associated Press
London
Atlantic Transport Line
Marquette
New York
Beachyhead
Rotterdam
Shields
Cor
Rumors of Buller retreat Fill London Defense Meeting
London reports say General Buller may be in full retreat amid rumors of grave news from Natal. The defense committee met at the War Office with Lord Salisbury and Lord Wolseley, while officials deny publication but confirm casualties in Lyttleton’s brigade not engaged at Splen Kop. Sir Michael Hicks Beach and Joseph Chamberlain attended.
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Associated Press
London
War Office
Buller
Lyttleton
Spionkop
Spran Kon
Defense Committee
Cabinet
Lord Salisbury
Natal
Lord Wolseley
Tugela River
Splen Kop
Michael Hicks-Beach
Joseph Chamberlain
Armour Jr. Dies in California A Sudden Packer Heir
Philip D Armour Jr aged 31, scion of Chicago's Armour & Co, died in Montecito near Santa Barbara after a brief illness of lung congestion. He had left Chicago two weeks earlier with his father and children for health and travel, with a special Pasadena to Santa Barbara journey for their two youngsters. His death came as a shock to J Ogden Armour and the Chicago firm. The elder Armour has moved to Pasadena while the remains await burial decision between Chicago or California shores.
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Associated Press
Praadena
Cal
Phil D. Armour, Jr
Montecito
Santa Barbara
Young Armour
Chicago
Mr. Armour
Pasadena
Monte~etto
P. D. Armour
Armour
Philip D. Armour, Jr
Chicago Packer
California
Philp D. Armour
Chinp
D. Armour
Philip D. Armour
J. Ogden Armour
Phil D. Armour
Milwaukee
Wis
Andover Academy
Yale
Europe
May
John T. Lester
Calumet
Athletic
Wheaton
Armour & Co
J. Odgen Armour
Building collapses in Denver endangering stock
A three story building occupied by W. A. Vover & Co wholesale druggists collapsed in Denver today. The city building inspector said overloading caused the joists to break. The firm carried a stock worth about 123000 and the loss is estimated at 480000. Nobody was injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Col
W. A. Vover & Co
Funeral of Ralph Sennety Conducted at Omro Church
Special to The Northwestern Omro Wisconsin January 27 funeral services for R E Bennett were held at the Methodist church this afternoon. The funeral followed a day of mourning with local residents paying respects and church members gathering for the rites. The notice notes the location and time of the service and reflects a standard obituary style from the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omro
Wia
R. E. Bennett
Methodiat
Bank Robbery at Deerfield Bank Cracked by Dynamite
Special to The Northwestern reports Deerfield bank burglars cracked the safe with dynamite and escaped with $17,000 plus water works bonds. Entrance gained from the rear. residents heard two explosions but discovery came at seven in the morning. Two strangers were seen nearby. the case noted as likely the work of skilled hands.
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Madison
Wis
Deerfield
Deerfald
Here
London
Milwaukee
F. O. Bred«gan
Stoughton
Mr. Fargn
Lake Milla
Oshkosh Boys to Go East for Preparatory Study
Three Oshkosh youths depart Monday to Ithaca to attend Cascadella preparatory school and later enter Corbett University. George Conlee Rufus Schriber and Roy Gates leave from the Normal school and High School respectively, all noted for their football and athletic prowess as sons of prominent locals. Schriber was quarterback of the first Normal team and Conlee captained the second last fall. Gates captained the High School team that won the state championship this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornell
George Conlee
Rufus Schriber
Roy Gates
Ithaca
Cascadella Preparatory
Corbett University
Contee
Schriber
Gates
Conlee
Funeral of Mrs Claricen Winter Oecare This Afternoon
The funeral of Mrs Clarissa Winter was held this afternoon from the home of her daughter Mrs Clara Eivert at 182 East Irving street with Rev F R Hart and Rev E M Smith officiating. Remains interred at Riverside cemetery. Pallbearers were Thomas Rockwell George Rockwell Oscar Crary and Winter Everett.
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Claricen Winter Oecare
Clarissa Winter
Clara Eiverett
East Irving Street
F. R. Hart
E. 4. Smith
Riverside Cemetery
Thomas Rockwell
George Rockwell
Oscar Crary
Winter Everett
Married couple Pinkerton and Mitzel wed in Menominee
Justus M. Pinkerton and Lillian M. Mitzel, both of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, were married Wednesday afternoon at three o'clock in the Presbyterian church manse at 315 Ogden Avenue Menominee. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. A L Skinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justus M. Pinkerton
Lillian M. Mitzel
Justuz M. Pinkerton
Misa
Oshkosh
Wis
Presbyterian Church
Ogden Avenue
Menominee
Alc
Skinner
Marinatte Eagte
Charles Marty Lincoln associate dies at eighty eight
Charles Marty, once partnered with Abraham Lincoln in Waynesville Illinois, dies at age 88. Born in Vermont, he held several public trusts during a long life. The obituary notes his long career and early life with a Vermont birth. Weather forecasts indicate snow and colder winds in Wisconsin with a cold Sunday ahead.
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San Francisco
Cal
Charles Marty
Abraham Lincoln
Waynesville
Til
Vermont
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Moses
Centurio
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Richard D. Blackmore
Nicaragua
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Thea
Beatrice
Deterlal
Seceeee Dee
Kentucky
Goebel
House
Speaker Trimble
Orr
Gillingham
Cochran
Crider
Bagby Lafferty
Weatherford
Hington
U. S
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Californis
Vicenda
Building Falls
Fune
Ralph Sennety
Madigan
Wisconsin
Oshkosh Boys
Lincoln
Bate
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