News Of Reverse From Front Lines In British War Dispatch
A partial and conflicting set of telegraphic items describe British and Boer positions in South Africa. Reports claim gains, river crossings, and shifting lines around Ladysmith and the Plat Rand system, with battles described as hot and indecisive. Details mention Gen. Warren and local commanders, plus wireless developments and public interest in the war's progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Tron Newport
Wales
Saya Rutherford Morris
South Africa
Briish South Africa Company
Buller
W. Warren
Tagel
Dan
Env
Orange River
Free State
Wartime Chaos and Shifting Fronts Reported in News Gaps
A fragmentary wartime narrative describes troop movements, battles and casualties across multiple fronts. Mentions New York, Ladysmith, and Krugers, with references to columns, irregulars, and fortifications. Details are incomplete but indicate widespread engagement and civilian impact.
Republican Tactics Seen in Kentucky Gubernatorial Fight
In Frankfort Kentucky on January 15 Republicans allege plans to unseat Governor Taylor by seeking federal injunctions as Goebel contesta- tors fight for office. The dispute centers on legality of the contest board and potential Supreme Court review. Republican leaders promise to defend Taylor and Marshall while warning of protests at the legislature. Local lawyers warn courts may be asked to intervene.
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Carship
Bryan
Frankfort
Boars
Taylor
Goebel
Troy
Quarn
Taylor Joe Marshall
Andge Evans
Louisville
Supreme Court
Geubel
Gov
Taylog
Kentucky
Hern
A. Fhampr
Xtvie Cent
Bolling
Taylorey
Azaliel
Political lines shift as wool tariff debate looms
Philadelphia January 15. During a conference with Mayor Ashridge Senator Haons spoke on national issues. He pledged to favor a tariff on wool if elected president, framing this stance as aiding western settlers and manufacturers. He stressed prosperity for working people as the main national objective.
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Bryan
Manua
Philadelphia
Ashtridge Sateray
Haons Wade
Aabozat Clair
Oul
Tie
Skirmishes Reported Across Cavite and Batangas Fronts
Washington dispatches describe January 6 engagements as Bolomen and insurgents attack two infantry companies near Zeambeles, with 30 enemy casualties and no American losses. Cheatham's battalion fights near Santo Tomas, leaving five enemy dead, while Anderson’ s 33rd advances toward Lipa, taking 60 Spanish prisoners and 20 enemy dead or wounded. Escalating patrols around Cavite and Batangas note many Filipinos returning home as possible deserters.
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Washington
Otis
Zeambeles
Dba
Schwan
Santo Thomas
Matanzas
Yester
Cheatham
Santo ‘Omay
Anderson
Lipa
Santo Tomas
Rosario
Bwu
Debate Over Philippine Annexation In Senate Session
In Washington the Senate discussed the Philippine question with Pettigrew urging suffrage extension to women in territories and territories under U S rule. Berry of Arkansas challenged claims justifying annexation policy while criticizing Rev eridge and Wolcott offered remarks on resolutions as the trial bill paused.
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Washington
Dan
Senate
Gear
Iowa
Pettigrew
Woman's Suffrage Association of
South Dakota
Forte Rico
Hawaii
Philippines
Vettizrew
Berry
Arkansas
United States
Peveridge
Russia
Ssue
Reyeritze
Tiford Wolcott
Colorado
Telegraph briefs report a string of brief notices
A flood of short items notes drownings in Louisville Kentucky when a pond dam failed. Others report a blast at Mountain Consolidated in Burie Montana killing Peter Sullivan and Thomas Siwith. Various political and social items include tariffs, pottery prices, a water board secretary's arrest, a New York actor's death, the Paris exposition ticket total, a theater figure’s death, a legion cross award, a naval event near Dusiveta, Franco-British tensions, and a stamp issue in Britain with references to New York.
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Richard French
Thomas O'Brien
Charles Pacen
Louisville
Burie
Mont
Peter Sullivan
Thomas Siwith
Bexan
Boston
Cultus
William
Adivek
Board of Waterwatke
Semdasky
Fels Morris
Raniday
New York
Wood
Mus
Mor Sprimze
Cross of the Legion of Towor
Henry Bb. Heard
Preach Electoral Couvence
New Yo
Arc
Webu Dbs
Marquis of Dusiveta
Taxation Reform Looms After State Meeting Of Manufacturers
At a Springfield gathering of the Illinois Manufacturers association a plan to urge tax law changes was debated. Key figures included Charles Tanion of the A. Viamendon Manufacturing Co. and Levy Mayer who argued for Section A to fit Supreme Court rulings. Attendees discussed shifting the 5 percent franchise tax and aligning municipal taxation with county populations, aiming for a uniform rate across counties.
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Rees
Maier
Feovla Us
Fea
Vie Tlinets Association
Paddie
Tauner
Aeuchition
Gevert
Spriisfield
Association
Subrittaire
Levy Mayer
Genexsth
Freedom for Reese Cleared by Judge Thayer ruling
Fulin P. Reese, UMWA executive board member, jailed in Fort Scott for contempt of a Kansas injunction during a Western Coal strike. An appellate writ of habeas corpus was granted, and Judge Thayer ordered his release, ruling Kansas injunction did not apply to him.
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Twige Thayer
Court of Appeals
Fulin P. Reese
United Mine Workers of America
Fort Scott
Bus
US. District Court of Kansas
Western Coal Company of Missouri
Kansas
John I’. Reese
National Mine Workers Hold United States Convention
Eighteen states send delegates to the National Convention of United Miners Workers of America in Indianapolis with debate over a possible mining price increase. Labor leaders address the gathering as sessions adjourn after two years of activity. Officer Gompers of the AFL Association delivers remarks in St Paul.
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St. Paul
James Walsh
United States
Nde Lochren
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