Last of the Sioux Extermination War Reports Front
Advices from the front say hostiles near White Clay creek must surrender or be exterminated within hours. 1,100 Indians fortified. Brooke Carr Miles converge from north west and south. Ambassadors seek peace but terms uncertain as weather hinders decisive action. Babies and wounded survive in harsh blizzard as frontier towns organize defense.
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Wounded Knee
White Clay Creek
Brooke
Carr
Miles
Hower
Couver
Douglass Points
Rashville
Ranchmaoe
Episcopal Church
Feld
Indian scout buried at Wounded Knee by comrades
Report from Pine Ridge describes a military burial for the Indian scout slain at Wounded Knee. An ambush near a Catholic mission and valley, with 200 to 300 attackers and 1,600 to 2,000 warriors, forced a hasty withdrawal as the Ninth Cavalry and reinforcements intervened. Fresh Bad Lands tidings awaited.
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Wounded Knee
Taylor
Cook
Seventh Cavalry
Pine Ridge
Fourteen Empty Saddles Rally Nebraska Forces
A Pine Ridge report claims 14 cavalry horses and saddles entered a hostile camp after a skirmish, suggesting two warriors killed. Governor Thayer ordered militia from Fremont Central City Ord and Tekamah to march to the frontier with divisions to Chadron Gordon and Hay Springs, placing Nebraska National Guard on alert for frontier action.
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Omana
New
Bee
Pine Ridge
Brooke
Carr
Nebraska
Thayer
Fremont
Central City
Ord
Tekamah
Chadron
Gordon
Hay Springs
Liscos
Nes
Gailey
A. V. Cole
National Guard
War debates over winter campaign at Pine Ridge
Washington reports a split in opinion on how to handle the Indian crisis. General Miles pushes peaceful pressure and siege tactics to coax the Sioux toward the agency, while others urge harsher combat measures and a decisive assault to force subjection. Secretary Noble seeks a cavalry assignment in Yellowstone to replace Bou dhelle’s unit aiding the frontier campaign.
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Washington
Miles
Schofield
Brooke
Pine Ridge
War Department
Hee Ridge
Bill Cody
Noble
Secretary of War
Yellowstone National Ark
Boutelle
Message From Washington to General Miles Over Battle Situation
A telegram from Washington to Major General Miles at Chadron Neb informs him that Harm’s report on yesterday's battle details has been received. It expresses further hope that the situation will be mastered and thanks the Seventh Cavalry for their conduct, signed M. Schofield Major General Commanding.
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Miles
General Miles
Washington
Chadron
Neb
Seventh Cavalry
M. Schofield
Voice From the Dead Letters on Indian Starvation and Morgan
A Freeman's Journal excerpt carries Father Craft’s letter from Pine Ridge blaming starvation and census errors for Indian misery. He charges Commissioner Morgan and whites with provocation, notes General Crook and Brooke’s roles, and urges troops to quell unrest. The piece previews Joaquin Miller’s new story in Tomorrow’s Dispatch.
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New York
Freeman's Journal
Father Craft
Pine Ridge Agency
Father Craft Snys
Crook
Mr. Lee
Father Juiz
General Brooke
Commissioner Morgan
A British Pompeii Excavation Near Reading Uncovered
A British Pompeii is being excavated on the Strathfieldsay estate near Reading Berkshire revealing a Roman city with square streets a basilica forum baths and mosaics. Finds include potsherds bones combs bronze tools hypocausts tiles baby footprints a key ring safety pins a bangle and other household items dating over a thousand years.
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Berkshire
Strathfieldsay
Duke of Wellington
Silchester
Salisbury
Winchester
India
Rescue of Strosa Crew After Storm Off Cape Horn
The tug Vigilant arrived with 18 crew members from the Norwegian ship Strosa, found abandoned after a storm. The Struan lost its rudder December 2 and rode waterlogged, crew evacuated December 18 by the British bark Tamara, then landed in San Francisco. One crewman was injured breaking both legs during signaling and was hospitalized. The Marshal, chartered to assist, remained with the vessels until weather cleared before heading to San Francisco. Europe provides tomorrow’s DISPATCH news by cable.
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Tamara
Marshal
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Arrallones
SMALLPOX ON THE BORDER VACCINATION DRIVE ACROSS MEXICO
An epidemic of smallpox on the Texas border prompts Mexico to deploy physicians to Quidad and Porfori Diss opposite Eagle Pass to vaccinate and isolate cases. Strict quarantine on the American side restricts border crossing. 400 cases in Portiors Ding reduced to 200 through measures. Soldiers may compel vaccination if needed.
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Texas
San Antonio
Quidad
Porfori Diss
Eagle Pass
Portiors Ding
Two Happy Men Released From English Prison After Seven Years
Thomas Kelly and James Hanratty, jailed with eight others for links to an Irish Patriotic Brotherhood at Crossmagher in 1883, were released from Mountjoy and later ferried to Belfast and Downpatrick. They endured harsh transport, chains, and confinement aboard the gunboats Valorous and endured prison life with fellow inmates such as Joseph Mullet and others.
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Dupuis
Thomas Kelly
James Hanratty
Belfast
James Mullet
McAffery
Fitsharris
High Court shifts oath to King Wilhelmina in Amsterdam
The Amsterdam High Court ruled that officials must take allegiance to King Wilhelmina rather than Queen Wilhelmina. The decision sparked outrage among women and widespread press criticism for its perceived lack of common sense and legal clarity.
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High Court of
Amsterdam
High Court
Wilhelmina
Boy Kidnapper Rescues His Young Brothers from Cruel Parents
A Chicago father and mother abused three Kilgore boys. The elder brother James Bijsgore fled with the two younger, placing them with farmers near Washington Iowa. He returned to Chicago to face kidnapping charges as authorities moved to reclaim the boys.
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James Bijsgore
German Mine Disaster Brings 16 Dead At Bochum Shaft
An explosion in the Heinrich Gustav coal shaft at Bochum near Dusseldorf kills 16 and wounds 10, as rescue gangs work amid debris to find more missing miners.
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Heinrich Gustav
Bochum
Dusseldorf
Telegram From Him to Major at Miles
Telegram from Chicago datelined January 2 reports Colonel Corbin has received orders or communication regarding activities at Miles. The brief dispatch notes a military transmission between a sender to a Major at Miles, indicating ongoing coordination or updates within the unit.
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Miles
Chicago
Ocolonel Corbin
Widespread earthquake shocks reach Chicago and California towns
Two distinct shakes struck Chicago at 12 02 with a brief interruption. Reports from Gileroy Santa Cruz Modesto Stockton and other Central California points say the quake was widely felt. No major damage is reported though glassware broke and observatories note a severe Northern California shock rivaling 1863.
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Jac
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Gileroy
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Modesto
Stockton
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Holden
Lick Observatory
Mtt
Hamilton
Vatican New Year Message Sparks Humble Pledge
In Rome on New Year’s Day the Pope received good wishes from Vatican employees. The pontiff reflected that his past stance was mistaken and urged that God’s will be done this year. Meanwhile reports from Brews describe the Lober river freezing over in the Silesian Mountains.
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Rome
Vatican
Mie
Younlap
Lober
Silesian Mountains
Starvation Fears Rise as Pioneer Regiment Deployed
Displaced workers face hunger as authorities move a regiment of pioneers from Plogan to quell unrest and restore order in the region. Rough treatment reports surface from affected towns amid shortages and job loss.
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Plogan
Banish Old Customs With 7 30 Dinner in London Fashion
Paris reports a social reform on greetings replacing hat tipping with a hand over the heart. London follows as the Prince of Wales aims for a 7:30 dinner to curb the now extended four o clock tea and late meals.
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Dunlay
Paris
Prince of Wales
English For Kettledrum
Parnell Makes Cordial Dublin Stop Before Ireland Departure
Duplin reports Charles Stewart Parnell arrived in Dublin this morning and departed in the evening for Avondale likely to stay Monday before leaving Ireland with Timothy Harrington for London. He plans Boulogne to resume talks with William O'Brien. Parnell, in good health and spirits, visited the National League offices and the Mansion House, and spent an hour with M. P. Mr Kenny at Rutland Square. He was warmly received throughout the city.
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Parnell
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Timothy Harrington
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William O'Brien
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Kenny
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Rutland Square
Schoolboy Dies Locked in Closet by Punishment
Berlin report states 12 year old Johann Krause died in Annaburg after being locked in a schoolhouse closet as punishment and smothered by coal dust. Teacher failed to respond, assuming the cries were from anger or remorse.
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Johann Krause
Annaburg
London Baby Farms Arrest Highlights Child Neglect Scandal
At Brixton a woman named Mrs Reeves was arrested on baby farming charges after eight emaciated infants were found in a single room. Police aim to prosecute and locate parents. if a child dies, murder charges could follow.
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Mexico
Henry Rider Haggard
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Battle of placards marks speakership race in Harrisburg
Harrisburg report on January 2 describes a crowded race for Speaker of the Pennsylvania House. Candidates Brooks Thompson Burdick and Baker publicize rooms with placards at Lochiel and Commonwealth hotels while city members debate caucus chairmanship. Philadelphia and Northwestern blocs influence strategy as party leaders position for votes and staff roles.
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House of Representatives
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Commonwealth
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C. Thompson
Warren County
W. E. Burdick
McKean County
Pennsylvania
Messrs. Thompson and
Burdick
Independents and Democrats Fail to Agree in Huron
About 40 Independents and Democrats meet in Huron to discuss county or city issues but fail to reach a consensus. The session centers on local party alignment and cooperative plans, with no formal resolutions adopted.
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South Dakota
Huron, &. D
Brooks favored as next Speaker in Philadelphia interview
In Philadelphia a political scene unfolds with Senator Quay and others discussing who will be the next Speaker of the House. Quay hints Brooks has solid backing from Philadelphia and broad political support, while noting possible opposition from country members. TheDispatch teases Joaquin Miller’s new story The City in the Desert starting tomorrow.
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Con
Cooper
Hamilton Disston
Eighth Ward
Quay
Bromley Wharton
Oes
Robert R. Smith
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Beaver
Washington
House of Representatives
Brooks
Foreclosure Sales and Receiverships in 1890 Railways
The Railway Age reports 29 roads sold under foreclosure in 1890 with the St Louis Arkansas and Texas leading at 1200 miles and about 55 million in securities. Other major receiverships include the Ohio Indiana and Western with 341 miles and 24 million, and several others. The 29 companies total 3825 miles and about 182.5 million in funded debt and stock. 24 railways went to receivers, covering nearly 3000 miles and over 105 million in securities.
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Fort Scott
Wichita
Chicago
Atlantic
Houston
West Texas
Scioto Valley
Electric Railroads Weather Storm Struggles
The Dispatch tomorrow will publish a resume of electric railways experiences during the recent snow and ice storm.
Railroad Blockade Broken After Snow Storm In Kansas
Kansas City January 2 The belated passenger trains stranded on Kansas prairie due to yesterday's snow finally reached Union depot by 5 PM the Santa Fe train from the Southwest. Burlington and Missouri Pacific trains cleared by this morning. One Missouri Pacific from Pueblo unaccounted may have been abandoned at Pueblo. All roads in Kansas cleared and traffic resumed normal schedule time this evening.
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Missouri Pacific
Atchison Isstaice
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Kansas
President Cable Denies Rock Island Track Move
Curcaco Jan 2 President Cable denies reports that Rock Island Company ordered Union Pacific to stop using the Rock Island tracks south of Beatrice. He says operations under the contract have not begun and no notice has been issued. any cessation would be the road’s own decision.
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Beatrice
Cable
Two Theaters, Sturtevant House Ablaze In Broadway Fire
Early Jan 3 a major blaze engulfed Miners Fifth Avenue Theater and Hermann s Theater with the Sturtevant House across Broadway also catching fire. Watchman Daniel Finn alerted guests while John Callaghan helped evacuate a sick man. Loss estimated near 100000 with theaters and adjacent properties heavily damaged and insured.
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Twenty-eighth Street
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Herrmann
Sturtevant House
Gilsey
St. James
Daniel Finn
Amd
Miner's Theater
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Daly
Sme
Madison Square Theater
Twentyfourth Street
Temendous
Sixth Avenue
Coleman
Dames
John Callaghan
Mano
Reilly
Keans Assignee Offers 50 Cent Dollar Settlement
In CarcaGo Attorney Mayer representing creditors of 8 A Kean Co received an offer from the insolvent bank firm assignees to pay 35 cents in cash by February 1 and 15 cents later, totaling 50 cents on the dollar, if Mayer drops all legal proceedings. Liabilities total about 1,500,000 with three-fifths in priority.
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CarcaGo
Mayer
8. A. Kean & Co
Mr. Mayer
Kean
Mr. Kean
Kean & Co
General Conference Vote on Women Delegates
New York January 2 Returns from M E Church general vote on changing constitution to admit women delegates to the General Conference. From 337 districts the total membership is 1,531,654 with 192,281 voting in favor. Returns still expected from 158 districts with 592,313 members. Districts largely in South and mission fields.
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M.eb. Church
Mission Fields
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