England Frees German Bark Marie After Capture
Despatch from Durban reports the German bark Marie loaded with sulphur was captured early in January by the British cruiser Fearless and sent to Port Elizabeth before being unconditionally released. The move is seen as Britain seeking to improve relations with Germany, while Germany still seeks clearer rules on contraband and neutral rights via conference or diplomacy. U S Ambassador White notes the American position remains open to a conference if invited.
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Durban
Marie
Fearless
Port Elizabeth
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Germany
United States
White
Paris
US Stands for Same Hen Rights and Private Property
In 1806 the United States argues for land rights and private property against opposition from England France and Russia as it seeks universal principles. The Hague peace talks reveal Germany Sweden and Holland aligning with the US, while England and France resist for known reasons. East Africa move sets compensation for seizure damages at least 509 marks.
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United States
Hague
Germany
Sweden
Holland
England
East Africa
lMoe
Prof Hazen Injured In Bicycle Accident In Washington
Professor Henry A Hazen meteorology chief forecaster for the weather bureau in Washington was seriously injured when thrown from his bicycle at 16th and N streets He suffered a cracked skull and brain hemorrhage surgeons trepanned and removed a blood clot His condition is described as very poor Hazen 55 born in India to missionary parents formerly Yale assistant and longtime government forecaster in Washington
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Henry A. Hagen
Weather Bureau
Boreso
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Loomia
Yale University
Government Weather Service of
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Weather forecast for Boston and New England
Local forecast from Boston and Washington on January 22 predicts fair weather Tuesday with colder conditions by Wednesday. Winds shift from southwest to west in Boston and southwest in New England, with brisk to fresh conditions.
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Boston
Washington
New England
Weather Bureau Report From Portland Jan 24
Portland daily weather bulletin lists 8 a m readings with barometer 50 051 thermometer 20 dew point 10 humidity 43 SW wind at 8 mph and clear weather. At 8 p m barometer 30 080 thermometer 34 dew point 20 humidity 75 calm wind no speed and partly cloudy conditions. Maximum unknown minimum unknown mean 20. No precipitation in last 24 hours.
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Portland
Weather Bureau Report For Yesterday’s Observations
The Agricultural Department Weather Bureau recorded yesterday January 22 at 8 p m meridian time the observations for multiple cities. Readings include temperature wind direction and clear weather across Boston New York Philadelphia Washington Albany Buffalo Detroit Chicago Siepore St Paul and other stations with varied temperatures and winds.
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Agricultural Department Weather Bureau
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New York
Philadelphia
Washington
Albany
Buffalo
Detroit
Chicago
Siepore St. Paul
W. P. Eldy
St. Vincent
Huron
Oak
Bismarck
Jacksonville
Lord Dundonald Enters Ladysmith With 1600 Men Reported
Durban dispatch reports from Pietermaritzburg that Lord Dundonald has entered Ladysmith with 1600 men. The flying column has been operating well to the left of the main advance, while further support at Cape Town is said to total about 5000 reinforcements.
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Durban
Natal
Pietermaritzburg
Lord Dundonald
Ladysmith
Boers Fire Fervently as Peace Hints Surface
Reporters in Lourenos Marques note scarce news from the republic while Pretoria appears unsettled. Dispatches describe a night of furious rifle fire along the main Boer position lasting about fifteen minutes. A new gun named Long Cecil, built at De Beara workshops, was tested at long range with accurate results.
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Lourenos Marques
Eayai
Newa
Republic
Pretoria
Daily Telegraph
Rensburg
Kimperley
Enya
de Beara
Not Very Encouraging View of Gen. Buller’s Enterprise
London report notes General Buller gave no update on Monday and news from the war office and press shows the British bivouac remained on the ground Sunday night after two days of fighting. Officials shuttered lobbies at midnight and Lord Lansdowne also had no news. Military men infer further fighting occurred, likely more severe than prior days, with Buller unlikely to release Boer prisoners.
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Buller
War Office
Lord Lansdowne
Henas
Saxzlsty
Speocer Wilkinson
Wilkinson
Bullera
Daily Chronicle
Caps Town
Natal
South Africa
Lord Methuen
French
Benaburg
Hot Fighting All Day At Spearman Camp Boer Battle Update
London dispatch from Spearman's Camp reports intense daylong combat with the Boers. British forces attacked from dawn, fighting through trenches and ravines as artillery pounded enemy positions. By day’s end, Boers reportedly retreated with rumors of further withdrawal as nerves and grit define the struggle. A separate note cites Lyttleton skirmish casualties and Warren’s slow progress amid strong entrenchments near Ladysmith.
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London
Daily Mall
Spearman
Accea
Dongas
The
Daily Chronicle
Lyttleton
Warren
Lord Dundonsld
Ladysmith
Warren Returned From Bristling Ridge Stand
London dispatch from Frere Camp dated yesterday reports General Warren’s lengthy westward march from Trichard’s drift halted by a strong enemy position on the long ridge west of Spion Kop. Communications for transports failed, forcing retreat two miles from Trichard’s drift. Saturday frontal attacks on the ridges followed with seven hours of heavy cross fire. casualties were generally slight.
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the Times
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Warren
Trichard
Spion Kop
Clark Barker Named Portland Postmaster Candidate
Clark Barker is recommended as Portland’s next postmaster with the strongest petition numbers. Mr Allen leads the list with 700 Republican names, while Mr Little follows with 350 names, indicating broad support and numerical strength.
Portland postmaster choice settled by recommendation
Washington on January 22 reports that Congressman Allen recommended Clark H. Barker for Portland postmaster after a lengthy contest. He defeated ex-Postmaster John Small and Frank H. Little in the battle for the position. The decision ends the vacancy dispute.
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Washington
Portland
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Clark H. Barker
John
Frank H. Little
War News Reflects Renewed Assaults In South Africa
British plans call for elaborate entrenchments and concentrated artillery as battles resume. Reports note 500 reinforcements to Caps Town, with likely redeployments to Natal for Buller. In Parliament petitions surface from Republicans and local figures amid incumbency expiry and visits by Capt. Warren and Factory Inspector Atwood in Washington.
Dartmouth President Speaks on Next Advance in Popular Education
Worcester January 22 President William J Tucker of Dartmouth college addressed the Worcester Congregational club on The next advance in popular education. He emphasized a period to education preventing arrested learning and urged continued popular education to meet the great need for progress.
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Worcester
Mac
William J. Tucker
Dartmouth College
Worcester Congregational Club
Tucker
Not clear from fragmentary source text
The readable fragment argues that reducing a large production workforce would not be an economic peril but rather a societal benefit, cautioning against radical staff cuts despite dangers faced.
Whiskey and Bullets Mark House Christening in Scranton
In Rockville at John Lord to Peckville home, a christening party turned violent as Peter Chipriono fired a revolver during a dispute with Augrat Feconia. Keccnia was killed, Americo Marrougio and Angort Ronnla wounded. Chipriono was restrained by guests and jailed as police stopped further bloodshed. Esponla died, others may recover.
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John Lord
Peckville
Peter Chipriono
Augrat Feconia
Keccnia
Americo Marrougio
Angort Ronnla
Chipriono
Gueste
Esponla
Chancing Classes Eye Care Offer Promises Regular Checks
An ad urges annual eye exams for all and recommends changing reading and sewing glasses at least every two years. The speaker offers regular eye watch service, promising to assess condition and advise on whether replacements are needed or not. He pledges prompt honesty about necessary actions.
A M Wentworth Practical Optician Opens Shop
A M Wentworth, practical optician, announces hours at 546 1 4 Congress Street. Office times posted. business emphasizes eyewear services.
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