Mobilization Issues Delay Division for Africa
Cabinet debates fleet mobilization with little settled action. The eighth division is kept home as Portland channel squadron prepares off Eddystone for Bantry drills off the Irish coast. Ten thousand troops bound for South Africa appear delayed awaiting transports, while Ladysmith relief seems abandoned and Boers move on Kimberley.
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Channel Squadron
Portland
Gibraltar
Eddystone
Bantry
Irish
Transvaal
England
Ladysmith
Free State
General French Returns as Boers Stand Strong at Rietfontein
Gen. French reconnoitered beyond Bastard's Nek with hussars and mounted infantry. He pressed toward Rietfontein nine miles beyond Colesburg, where Boers fortified the wagon bridge road. Casualties included one officer and nine men wounded with one death. three missing. French discontinued the attack and withdrew to camp after finding the enemy in strong force and reinforced.
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Rensburg
Cape Colony
French
Buller Expects Ladysmith Visit Within a Week
London dispatch reports Gen Buller telling troops they can still win the road to Ladysmith within a week, praising regiments and the Queen. Three forces aim to unite near Thebus and Kensburg as Boer and British positions clash around Bloemfontein and Kimberley enduring bombardment.
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London
Caps Town
Daily Mail
Ladysmith Im
Geo. Buller
South Africa
Kelly-Kenny
Thebus
French
Kensburg
Gatacre
Sternbestroom
Bloemfontien
Boer Forces Clash Near Crocodile Pool In Natal
Special despatches from Pretoria report a skirmish at Crocodile Pool with Boer outposts and a numerically superior British force. Boers retire in disorder after minor losses, while British positions remain under heavy pressure as the Tugela rivers influence the looming redeployment. Buller’s transport train complicates mobilization, with the main force about 22 miles from its Frore base amid strategic withdrawals.
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New York
Jasusry
London
Evening World
Buller
Committee On National Defence
Lord Hoberts
Boller
Tugela
Frore
Obievely
Ite
Republicans Rule Porto Rico Tariff as Colonies
The Ways and Means Committee decides that Porto Rico and the Philippines are not U S territory for uniform customs laws. It commits Republicans to governing new possessions as colonies and allows discriminating duties against them.
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Washington
Bryan defends free silver amid Cochran truce talks
In Pawtucket January 80 a Times reporter caught Mr. Bryan after leaving the Opera house. He rejected any retreat from free silver, asserting he has never flinched and stressing growing support for free coinage with no shelving of the issue.
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Bk, I
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Opera House
Times
Stout
Bourke Cochran
WILLS OF BANGOR MEN FILED AT CITY OFFICE
Bangor January 930. Wills of the late Col David Hughes and E S Coe filed today. Col Bugbee made bequests to local institutions and relatives in Massachusetts. Coe's will includes 510000 to two nephews in California.
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Bangor
David Hughes
E. 8. Coe
Col. Bugbee
Massachusetts
Mr. Coe
California
Weather forecast for Boston and Washington
Local forecast predicts fair weather in Boston with colder night temperatures and light southerly winds shifting to brisk westerly winds by day and night. Thursday remains fair with brisk to breezy westerly winds. Washington outlook calls for snow Wednesday with colder afternoon and night, strong southwesterly winds shifting to westerly, then a fair and cold Thursday.
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Washington
New England
Portland Weather Summary From Local Bureau The Day
In Portland on a July day the weather bureau notes 8 a m barometer 20 810 thermometer 14 dew point 6 humidity 67 southwest wind speed 11 and cloudy conditions. At 8 p m barometer 20 815 thermometer 24 dew point 8 humidity 47 southwest wind 4 and clear skies. Max temp 28 min 14 mean 21 and 24 hour precipitation 0.0.
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Jas
Weather Bureau Report Distorted Jan 31 Observations
Yesterday’s agricultural department weather bureau observation lists temperature and wind direction for multiple locations but mixes garbled text with partial words. Entries include New York Philadelphia Albany Detroit Washi ngton and Jacksonville with varied temperatures and wind directions, many unreadable.
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Philadelphia
Albany
le Eldy
Detroit
Omega Pau
Goebel Shot in Kentucky Capitol Grounds
William Goebel Democratic governor hopeful in Kentucky lay fatally wounded after a shot fired from a third story window near the Capitol. Harland Whittaker from Butler County was arrested, denied guilt, and held as the investigation focused on motive and shooter location. Doctors warned Goebel’s condition remained grave with internal bleeding and little chance of recovery.
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Capitol
William Goebel
Kentucky
Harland Whittaker
Butler County
Gov. Taylor
Louisville
Whittaker
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Gosbel
Senate Chamber
Col
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Warden Lillard
Frankfort Penitentiary
Mr. Lillard
Chinn
Guy
Taylor
Secretary of State
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Collier
Avilier
A & Republican
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Capitol Grounds
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Capitol Building
State Guard
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Gen. Collier
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Senate
Craig Ireland
Ike Williama
Williams
Ireland
Elect Clackburn
Washington
J. A. B. Gookham
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Hockhaw
Beckham
Capitol Hotel
Nimble
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Goebl
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Marshall
Humely
McCormick
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E. W. Walker
Cincinnati
Dr. DeMurty
Loniavilla
Louleville
Gobel
Lawmakers Urge Constituents to Stay Out of Frankfort
The legislature's members, regardless of party, advised constituents that now is not a good time to act in Frankfort, sending responses that emphasized staying away from the capital.
Blackburn Interviewed on Goebel Assassination Fallout
Washington January 30 Senator Blackburn of Kentucky commented on the Goebel assassination plot. He cited militia reorganization by Bradley, armed intrusions into Frankfort, and violent threats as factors leading to the incident. He urged Goebel supporters to avoid violence and lawful conduct amid a serious, unsettled crisis.
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Sleet Blackburn
Kentucky
Goebel
Bradley
Bia
Partiano
Frankfort
Gow. Taylor
Thenideation
Can’t Stop Wearing Glasses Doubt Fades For User
A seller notes a customer who fears lifelong glasses once starting. Many fear becoming dependent, but if needed glasses greatly improve vision and ease. The observer says you can stop wearing them anytime, and only those who truly need them will wear them.
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