Relief of Ladysmith rumor stirs markets amid war reports
London reports a rumored relief of Ladysmith after near eighteen hours of fighting with Major Warren said to be killed, though verification is lacking and stocks show no move. Other dispatches note Lord Dundonald’sMounted actions near Acton Homes, casualties on both sides, and British mobilization signals.
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Ladysmith
Warren
Gordon
Baller
War Office
Spearman's
Lord Dundonald
Acton Homes
Heilbron
English Troops Engage With Butchers in London Report
Special dispatches from yesterday note Sir Charles Warren near Laysmith and reinforcements across the river. The war situation remains unsettled with no confirmation of major relief events and continued artillery fire as British forces press lines while Boer activity concentrates around Bushman’s Hoek and nearby farms.
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Potgivters
Charles Warren
Warren
Crosse
Crean
Roberts
Cape ‘Town
Jan
Bushman's
Howitzer Fire And British Advance At Ladysmith Front
The January action at Tugela near Potgieter’s Drift sees British columns marching through mist toward Mount Alice while Boers man the trenches and open fire. British reconnaissance notes and a 50 vehicle transport column push toward the enemy amid heavy shelling. General Buller orders steadfast advance to relieve Ladysmith with expected resistance and cautions troops on treachery and surrender terms.
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Potgieter
Natal
Ladysmith
Prere
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Hart
el Herth
Frere
Fopelus
Enews
Mienmiain
Tugela
Philippine War Progress Report From Otis
Otis cables details of operations in Luzon and Panay showing pursuit of insurgents and captures of munitions with minimal losses to American troops. Also notes a January 1 Appleton Wisconsin mill inauguration and wage figures. dissolution petition for Donahue & Heaneberry. and Mrs. Crosby’s rapid convalescence after an attempted burial preparation incident.
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Washington
Otis
Luzon
Panay
Labor Triumph in Congress and Census Printing Fight
Washington reports the House defeated a bid to let the director of the census contract printing to private firms, preserving the public printer's authority. Union labor support failed to alter the outcome, while debates touched on hostility to unions and the role of public versus private printing. The Missouri canal case saw informal court action on an injunction against Missouri, with judges indicating readiness to respond. outcome pending. The census seeks farmer statements ahead of June enumerations and Senator Morgan presses Nicaragua route defense of the canal, stressing Pearl Harbor and San Juan as key defenses. Wellington’s Philippine question occupies Senate time as debate on the financial bill continues.
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Eine Fron
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Senate Committee On Inter
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Nicaragua
Hawaiii
San Juan
Puerto Elea
Lowever
Telegraph Briefs Highlight Global and Local News Bites
John Findley Wallace of Chicago is named president of the American Civil Engineers. The steamer Paris has floated after drifting near the Manacles. Libau skirmishes stir Baltic tensions as American ships watch. A widow’s body is found in a vacant velver with two emptyed by her side. Thomas Lipton seeks Trade membership as debates over policy roll on. Senator Mississippi’s Urin improves after illness, able to sit up. Emma Woolley and others connected to Mount Holyoke College professorships noted. Supreme Court ruling enables Cedar Rapids to refund $205,000 in bonds to fund city projects. Kaiser's mother-in-law Augusta Victoria returns to Dresden amid health fears. A Knoxville factory plans a large furniture plant. 1000 Swedes to be rehoused. A freight elevator collapse in Harlem kills two, injures three. Hotel Harris guest suspected in $122 theft. A noted search scheme prompts questions about business demand for planes in Scotland. The truth about the fir tree’s ubiquity is discussed.
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Holyoke College
Cedar Rapids
Supreme Court
Shermoye WI
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Berlin
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Dresden
Duchess of
Divorce case over custody of child in Chicago couple
Society woman and vocalist Murry Weaver McCauley seeks custody of their four year old son after divorce filing. Henry McCauley, also a singer, and the wife allege failure to provide as the grounds, noting they recently sang together at a local concert.
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Weaver MetCauley
Henry McCauley
Chicago
More Against Clark Secures Seat Evidence Arises
Washington reports ongoing bribery probes into Senator Clark of Montana. Witnesses Reetor and House Chaplain Warren link paid votes by Montana legislators to Clark’s election. Also in Congress, a Transvaal recognition inquiry is amended to seek public-interest aligned evidence, while pension bill debate notes a forecasted drop in future pension outlays due to claim influx from the Spanish war.
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Nebraska
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Transvaal
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Wisconsin
Commissioner of Pensions
Two Jail Breakers Recaptured After Violent Escape
In Springfield a bold jail break ends with Burns and Herney recaptured while Borus is at large after a fierce attack on guards. A gunfight injures one deputy and a prisoner, with pursuit trailing into nearby towns. Meanwhile a streetcar bombing damages property but causes no injuries as police close in on suspects.
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Get Weluck
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Robert Nogartoer
Frank Borus
Joto Herney
Henry Brand
Harry Taylor
Dhe
Ay Tandy Brand
Burns
Eniey
Birus
Herney
Pawnee
Springfield
Xartner
Brecken- Banngartoe
Tk Burns
Famous Boston catcher kills family then himself
Martin Bergen, star catcher of the Boston National League club, killed his wife and two children in North Brookfield today. He used an ax on his wife and one child, and a razor on the other child before taking his own life. Authorities discount motives, noting possible insanity.
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Martin Bergen
Boston
North Brookfield
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Boston Baseball Club
Honolulu Plague Reports Fresh Outbreak and Death Toll
The steamship Doric reports a new plague outbreak at Honolulu with six deaths since the Doric left Honolulu, raising total deaths to 28 and 26 cases in hand. The ship arrived from the Orient via Honolulu and confirms ongoing health concerns in the area.
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Orient
Honolulu
China
Free Trade Favored in Puerto Rico Bill Request
Payne of York introduces a bill in Congress advocating free trade between the United States and Puerto Rico. Mitchell reelected president of the United Mine Workers. He notes Iowa operators will be represented at the joint conference, and adds John F. Ream of Iowa to the scale committee. A constitutional amendment authorizes the national executive board to levy assessments for those ordered out on a strike.
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York
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Indianapolis
John Mitcell
United Mine Workers
Iowa
John F. Ream
National Executive Board
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