Fate of Ladysmith Heavy British Losses Reported
New York dispatch says a London special reports that Lord Roberts has survived the Ladysmith abandonment and that a heavy casualty list will be released tonight. London denies surrender rumors and notes no telegrams from the front. The siege and fighting around Ladysmith and surrounding hills continue with significant British losses and Boer resistance.
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Evening World
Jord Roberts
Ladysmith
Landen
War Office
Ladyeuit
London
Duudonald
Artes Momes
Pretoria
Steyn
Orange Free State
A. Fier
Republic
Priest Found Dead After Suspected Robbery Incident
A priest, Father Sullivan, pastor of the Cayhalle church, is found dead near the Church of the Immaculate Conception area after a suspected burglary at the hotel. Detective George Eenn leads the inquiry. burglar tools and nitro blue were found nearby. a man, later identified as an escapee, was killed in a confrontation during the arrest. The death appears linked to a burglary spree with multiple injuries reported.
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High Kent
Beatie Ata
Springfield
Dan H
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Whee J
Tony
Neday Marbing Ui
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Kickey
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Ommeer
tMsiney
Medan
George Een
Atiere
Lin
Borglir
Anau
Coin Paton
Tii
Suvisteret Ap Maweker
HM Cravttey
TT Rogers
Ain
Wits Futana
Galesburg
Quin
Lawton Fund Growsth Over Seven Thousand Dollars
The Lawton fund total reached over 7000 dollars by January 2 with contributions from Washieguin and other supporters. Funds tracked from multiple donors indicating strong local backing and ongoing fundraising efforts.
Unclear historical case notes in Carterville distric
Fragmentary report mentions Colonel Wiggins and properties in Carterville area. Describes a court case about alleged orders and a venire of fifty names, with a panel of sixteen jurors referenced and a report that the week of the case closed amid confusion and unclear details.
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Lelawels Ao
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Seine
Sime
Wiggins I
Carterville
State Register
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Carter
Mason After England Senators Claim America Supports Boers
In Washington on January 29 Senator Mason of Michigan read an opposition interview with the British consul at New Orleans. He argued that English public opinion is not for war in South Africa and noted frequent British intervention in U.S. politics. House debate included Sulzer resolution on deposits and New York custom house sales.
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Modder Spruit
Viner Tueele
Lonwaxe
Vhwrstay
Splon Kop
Gothia
Lund
Abantekanina
Wea Sen
Wis
Washington
Senate
Mason
Miguis
New Orleans
Maon
South Africa
Cleveland
Willman
Committee On Rules
Sulzer
Gage
New York
Ways and Means Committee
Senate Officers Named In Washington Debate On Samoa Treaty
Washington January 29 The Senate Pettigrew of South Dakota introduced a resolution asking if the people of Samoa were consulted about the recent treaty rewarding the islands The measure went over Allison of Iowa offered to proceed with the election of a secretary and sergeant at arms The Senate debated and adjourned amid tense remarks about the Samoa question with several names mentioned including Mansell of Indiana and others The report notes ongoing Senate proceedings and committee actions related to chamber officers.
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New York
St D. M. Mansell
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Severe fire in Gotham damages multiple structures
A devastating morning blaze swept through a seven story building on Cherry Street in New York. Fire crews battled the inferno at Heywood Bros and the W. Manufacturing Company complex as the barnedl fire damaged the property. The extent of damage and any injuries are being assessed.
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Vodar Lees
Ome
New York
Hastings
Cherry St
Heywood Bros
W. Manufacturing Company
Ketielt
Iowa saloons illegally ruled by Supreme Court decision
A Des Moines ruling declares every city saloon in violation after a petition of consent from 1894 failed to include required voter names representing 69 percent. The lengthy decision nullifies local alcohol activity claiming noncompliance with legal thresholds.
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Des Moines
Taylor's Man Loses Admitting Defeat in Vote Fight
A chaotic recap shows Goebel winning the Kentucky House contest after a close ballot tied 34 to 34 with Van Meter. The piece details Democratic and Republican leaders claiming victory, the political maneuvering in the Fayette county vote, and shifts as supporters vow to pursue the larger fight for control. Additional notes cover a Washington conference over Bryan, Cockran, and the silver issue, with commodity and court-adjacent updates at month’s end.
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Frankfort
Goebel-Taylor Coties
Saar Way
Rpublican
Ieaders
Goebel
T de Strogite
Amd
Strom
Talulus Gay
Taylor
Nist
Cain
S. van Mete
Fayette County
Henry See Test
Kent
Trimble Jr
House
Rose Toe
Wild
Hurkenp
Berry
Halland
Anti-Trust Ruling Sparks Wide Opinion in Illinois
Chicago, Jan 2 Judge Kohlsaat declared the Illinois anti-trust law unconstitutional. Opinions differ on whether the ruling voids state antitrust protections or if federal law still applies. The decision is seen as significant for farmers and stockraisers across about two thirds of the state.
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Kohlsaat
Illinois
Chicago
Federal Court
Secretary replies to Senate on Daniel 25 dealing with banks
The secretary informs the Senate that the department holds all requested information in the reply dated Daniel 25 and maintains there was no understanding or illegal agreement between the treasury and any bank. The note emphasizes the public interest and repeats that no contravention occurred. The text then shifts to an unrelated advertisement for Foley’s Honey and Tar cough remedy.
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Senate
National City Bank
New York
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