Boer Shelled Trenches and Frontline Shifts Reported
Sporadic Boers bombardment forces Burghers to relocate near Cyphergat as British New Zealanders suffer a narrow escape. General French reports casualties and heavy fighting around Colesberg and Ladysmith amid reinforcements to De Aar. Parliament issues stern proclamation compelling all white men to fight.
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Cyphergat
Joubert
Lyddite
Frere
Thormercroft
Littleugeln Brides
Heneshure
French
Colesberg
Coleskop
Sterkstroom
Ceneral Galtere
Bustmanshoek
Moltenn
Cap. Town
Duke of
Lucas Meyer
Arrest of Peter Dunkle Near Henpock After Franklin Murder
Indiana brief reports Peter Dunkle was arrested near Henpock by Dellelives on a murder charge linked to a Franklin crime. Dunkle denies knowledge. A $1,000 reward has stood for fourteen years for the apprehension of the murderer.
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Kokomi
Ind
Dellelives
Peter Dunkle
Henpock
Franklin
Isi
Dunkle
Governor Crane Inaugurated in Massachusetts
Boston January 4 1900 W Murray Crane was today inaugurated as governor of Massachusetts Other state officers elect took the oath of office Crane delivered an address devoted wholly to matters of state interest
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Boston
W. Murray Crane
Massachusetts
Covernor Crane
Dr McGlynn's Health Rumor Denied
Newburgh Ny January 4 The report that Dr McGlynn has a mysterious growth on his right hip which is eating into his eye and sapping his vitality was pronounced untrue by the attending physician.
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Newburgh
N. Y
Pennsylvania Pensions Update
Washington January 4 pensions list includes Liervase Alonzo Chapman Hornbrook Bradford granted to two.
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Pennsylvania
Washington
Liervase
Alonzo Chapman
Hornbrook
Bradford
Horrors of Klondike Five Tragic Deaths Reported
Five men die in the Klondike north of Alaska with four deaths from freezing. Bodies found near White Pass include two men frozen on the Topeka's departure day. one carried an $8,000 Alaska Commercial check to Root Jennings. D. R. Richter of San Francisco frozen near White Pass. William Somerville, Dawsonite, died by freezing below White Horse. Andrew Anndochwitz killed by a rock blast last week.
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Seattle
Wash
Topeka
Alaska
White Pass
Alaska Commercial Company
Root Jennings
D. R. Richter
San Francisco
William Somerville
Northwest Mounted Police
White Horse
Somerville
White Horse Rapids
Andrew Anndochwitz
Yukon
Bragnell Mine Probe Reveals Unsafe Management Practices
In Uniontown Pennsylvania coroner inquiry into the Bragnell mine disaster, Mine Foreman Thomas Jones faces harsh questioning over careless record keeping and unsafe practices. He admits not removing gas danger, using unlocked lamps, and allowing miners to enter without officials present as inspectors warn of dangerous conditions.
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Uniontown
Taylor
Bragnell
Thomas Jones
Forteen
Orelock
Frebois Radcliffe
Rover
Jones
Hearing in the Roberts Case in Washington
The Roberts investigating committees held a session in Washington with ex Secretary John G. Carlisle expected to testify in writing. Senator Rawlins questioned polyandry while Senator Taylor pressed questions on citizenship and qualifications. Mrs J Ellen Foster addressed the committee on women’s moral interests as the day ended.
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John G. Cariusie
Utah
Rawlins
J. Ellen Foster
Washington
Roberts Investigating
Fta
John G. Carlisle Weld
Weaiiat
Roberta
Roberts
Thomas J. Tranden
Roy Cranden
Herald
McDaniels
Taylor
Schroeder
Tientile
Senator Rawlins
Taylor Thereupoen
Mr. Rawlings
Congress
Mr. Taylor
Congress ”& Min
Mr. Rawlins
Benater Rawlins
United States
Hawlins
Hortow
Republican convention set for Harrisburg on April 25
Republican State Chairman Reeder announced completion of arrangements for a state convention in Harrisburg on April 25. He secured the opera house for the event after conferring with local leaders.
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Harrisbure
Reeder
Harrisburg
Internal Revenue Rules Tax Prescribed Liquor Sales
Commissioner Wilson rules physicians who prescribe and sell whiskey wine or liquor to patients must pay special tax as retail liquor dealers even when the liquor is given as medicine without meal additives. The ruling applies to any alcohol not compounded with drugs and sold to patients.
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Washington
Wilson
Internal Revenue Bureau
Harris hanged for murder in Rome Gu
Bud Harris a colored man was executed by hanging today in Rome for the murder of David Irwin, an unnamed Black man, in a case labeled as a Black lynching crime.
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Rome
Dan
Bud Harris
David Irwin
Warrant Issued For Hershey In County Funds Case
County commissioners report a $6500 short in County Treasurer Hershey’s accounts and issue a warrant for his arrest on misappropriation charges. An expert will audit books, transcripts prepared, and efforts launched to recover missing funds from tax and license revenues. The warrant and investigation are handled by Eureka Detective Agency with broad agency cooperation.
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Lamneaster
Hershey
Tnses
Ae& Une
Orgo
defMleacion
Commitonera Wali
Mershey Wie Eciven
Molineux Trial Opens with Poisoning Claim Details
New York January 4 tension marked the Veland P. Molineux murder trial as witnesses discuss Henry Barnet’s death at the Knickerbocker Athletic Club and alleged cyanide poisoning in a mercury powder case. Testimony covers medical certainties, a marriage certificate, club politics, and a Newark purchase of a poison bottle.
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New York
Veland P. Melineux
Mia
Katherine J. Adame
Henry C. Barnet
Knickerboeker
Roland B. Medlineus
Hoanebs
Knickerbocker Athletic Club
Pefton Packace Aehiress
Barnet
Molineux
Teddy
Tom
Guy FE EL Elson
Darnet
Charlee Huechos
Knickerbocker Athlete Club
Melineux
Cornish
Melinews
Dn Molineux
Corenich
Joseph Farrel
Newark
Snevkine
Molineus Oon
Sortdecan & Co
Cornlah Ie
Tomorroy
Joseph Kosh
Deroulede Exiled After High Court Verdict
Paris reports the high court condemned Buffon Deroulede and Buffet to ten years banishment, Guerry to ten years confinement in a fortress, and Saluces to ten years banishment. Sentences take effect immediately with minimal public reaction as Deroulede heads to the Spanish frontier and others are relocated to fortresses or abroad.
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Hich Court
Senate
Sowret Secebon
Buffer
Deroulede
M. Guerry
My Saluces
Lowber
Monsieur Deroulede
Spanteh
San Sebastian
Monsieur Guerin
Clerven
Monsieur Buffet
Helwium
Governor’s Appointments Shuffle City and College Seats
Governor Stone announces appointments to the college and mayoralty council. Names include Harrison of Philadelphia, Hollolol of Pittsburg, George Wy Atherton of State College, Bolp Albertuwns Morat Washington, George Md. wood, Balwant Chookos, J. MM Courhhin Wilkes, and Marve G. M. Philip West Chester. The governor, attorney general and superintendent of public instruction remain ex officio members.
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Harrittbuck
Coun
Stone
Co" Harrison
Philadelphia
Hollool
Pittsburg
George Wy Atherton
State Callone
Tol
Bolp
Albertuwns
Morat
Washington
George Md.wood Toed
Turnele
Balwant Chookos
Whithodolphtia
J. MM
Courhhin
Wilkes Marve
G. M. Philip
West Chester
Caderal
Superintendent of Public Instruction
National Guard Disbands Company LD in Pennsylvania
General orders dated January 4 from National Guard headquarters announce the disbanding of Company LD, Fifteenth Regiment, of Clurlon, Pennsylvania. The move affects unit organization and local militia leadership.
Brief Sessions in Senate and House
The House brief session adopted the Sulzer resolution and discussed information on government fund deposits and the New York custom house sale. A bill would compensate workers at Lancaster factory for forfeited cash. The Senate heard Hoar explain Quay seating and MacArthur promotion details, then confirmed the nomination.
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Admiral Sampson
Santiago
Mr. Hoar
General MacArthur
Washington
Gage
New York
New York Custom House
Congress
William M. Jacobe
Lancaster
Hrosius
Peninslvania
Bingham
Pennsylvania
Aldrich Opens Senate Debate on Financial Bill
Senator Aldrich opened the senate discussion of the financial bill with a prepared manuscript speech. The chamber listened attentively but posed no questions and adjourned until Monday to allow replies. Pettigrew Philippine war resolution delayed. Beveridge signals Tuesday speech on the Philippine question.
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Washington
Aldrich
Senate
House
Thoase
Rhode Island
Pettigrew
Beveridge
St Paul to build new palace centerpiece for central Werk
City planners decide on a new central feature after learning Admiral Dewey cannot attend next month. Officials had planned to highlight the cruiser Olympia in the display.
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St. Paul
Werk
Dewey
Olymin
Moody Memorial Service Plans Uniting Bea ton Vicinity Churches
The Bea ton and Vicinity churches will join in a Moody memorial service under the evangelical federation of New England. The event is to be held in Tremont Temple on January 4.
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Howton
Italy Responds Favorably to Open Door Note
Italy returns a favorable official reply to the state department note on the open door policy in China. As the last major power to respond, Italy completes the initial round of diplomatic exchanges on the issue.
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Washington, Jan, d
Italy
State Department
Hing
News This Morning Leads With Boer War and Roberts Case
The morning briefing highlights General Beller defeating the Boers and Emperor William’s wrath over German ship seizures. It notes a Roberts case hearing and a brief session of national lawmakers, plus regional finance, epidemics, local ordinances, and early county grand jury returns.
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Beller Bhells
William
Roberts
Will punish the woman Wilkes Garre scheme forgery case
John Stephen son pleads guilty to forging a deed with Mrs. Alice Jones to steal the husband’s property. They eloped to England last August and were later arrested in Liverpool. Judge Lynch delays sentence until Mrs. Jones’s case is disposed of while noting she bears responsibility.
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Wilkes-Garre
John Stephenson
Alice Jones
England
Stephenson
Roland Reed's Condition After Second Operation
Philadelphia reports that comedian Roland Reed underwent a second operation by Dr Bull after an earlier appendicitis suspicion revealed advanced intestinal cancer. The radical surgery was performed today and, if he survives the shock, he is expected to be an invalid for some time.
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Philadelphia
Roland Reed
Bull
Reed
Bryan to Visit Pennsylvania Amid Democratic Plans
Philadelphia reports an official says William J. Bryan will visit Pennsylvania late this month. He may attend the Democratic state committee meeting in Harrisburg on January 27 and stop in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. Additional stops in New Jersey and a possible February 22 Washington appearance are noted.
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Philadelphia
Democratic State Committees
Willian J. Bryan
Penneyylvania
Democratic State Committee
Harrisburg
Pittsburg
Bryan
New Jersey
Washington
Democratic National Committee
Fire at Johnstown injures ten burned in dwelling
A fire in Lower Yoder township near Johnstown Pennsylvania tonight badly burned or killed ten people including women and children in a double dwelling occupied by Fred Wesenbergs and another family. All victims were sent to Memorial hospital. One burned woman is from Pittsburgh. Names and details were not available at the moment.
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Johnstown
Yoder Township
Fred Wesenbergs
Memorial Hospital
Pittebure
Incomplete OCR Item From Pennsylvania Dispatch
A damaged OCR item from Altoona Pennsylvania mentions George H Towers in Harrisburg and a United American Mechanics order. The text is garbled with names and dates unclear, preventing a clear event or outcome from being established.
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Altoona
Lan
d—Sitate Cementor
George H. Towers
Harrisburg
Medas
Hunter Order
Penoneyivada
Tragic Drowning of Two Boys at Norfolk Ice
In Norfolk Virginia on New Year’s Day brothers John and Charles Wheels aged 17 and 11 or 1? went skating near Robinson’s mill pond. One boy fell through ice and his brother attempted rescue, both drowned.
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Norfolk
Nar Dunwille
Es County
John
Charles Wheels
Robinson's Mill Pont
Steamship Arrivals and Departures in New York
Steamship Noordland arrived from Antwerp and Verkeendam from Amsterdam. La Normandie sailed to Havre while Kaiser Wilhelm Der Größe headed to Bremen via Cherbourg and Southampton. Amsterdam departed Rotterdam bound for New York.
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New York
Noordland
Antwerp
Verkeendam
Amsterdam
la Normandie
Havre
Kaiser Wilhelm der Griese
Bremen
Cherbourg
Southampton
Rotterdam
Steemer Amsterdam
New
German Emperor Demands Britain Amend Over Seizures
Emperor William, aroused by repeated seizures of German ships, denounces Britain’s actions as high handed and asserts Germany would not permit such seizures if its navy were stronger. Vienna reports diplomatists doubt Britain should have searched a German steamer in the Suez canal.
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England
Germany
Associated Press
William
Vienna
Great Britain
Suez Canal
Werner Allegemeine Zeitung
Peace League at Work Urges Mediation in South Africa
In Brussels on June 4 a Universal League of Peace meeting began a petition drive to President McKinley for mediation between Britain and the Transvaal. The draft address asks McKinley to heal the breach and fulfill human brotherhood, with Fenater Lejeune presiding and many ex-senators and university professors in attendance.
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Brussels
Universal League of Peace
McKinley
Great Britain
Transvaal
Mckinsey
South Africa
Fenater Lejeune
Council of State
Senate
University of Brussels
Santa Domingo Claims Aid Refused by French Consulate
The French consul rejected the government's offer to pay 280000 francs in installments for a claim. Public subscriptions are sought as support. The consul halted legal actions and asked Paris for instructions after deeming the government's public manifest unfavorably comparing France. A French warship is believed imminent.
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Santa Domines
Houileneben
France
Dynamite on Street Car Tracks Wrecks Car in Strike
In Springfield on January 4, during the street car men's strike, dynamite was placed on tracks and exploded beneath a car carrying twelve passengers. No injuries reported, but the car was badly wrecked. the blast caused great excitement.
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Springfield
Ils
Colonel Sheridan Relieved to Lead New York Adjutant General Post
A dispatch from army headquarters says Colonel Michael V. Sheridan of the Department of the Lakes is relieved from duty in Chicago and ordered to New York to become adjutant general of the department. He will relieve General Merritt who heads to the Philippines. Sheridan is brother of the late General Mhil Sheridan.
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Chicago
Army Headquarters
Michael V. Bherkdan
Department of the Lakes
New York
Department of the Past
Merritt
Philippines
Sheridan
Mhil, Bhoridan
Weather forecast for Washington January weekend
Forecast for Friday and Saturday shows increasing cloudiness and threatening conditions. Southeast winds are expected to rise, bringing unsettled weather to the area with potential changes in visibility and precipitation through the period.
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Washington
Euatern Nesivania
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