Pauls Troops Driven Back in Boer War Fighting
Reported combats near Colesbergs and Sunnyside describe Boer forces repelling British troops with 100 British casualties and 20 prisoners. Reinforcements, including Household Cavalry, moved to French at Tugela. battles centering around Molteno and Ladysmith continue with heavy shelling and strategic withdrawals.
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Bullet
Household Cavalry
French
Tenshure
Cape Colony
Jens— Frening
Colesberge
Tidy
Descen
Mallers
Tugela
Ladysamth
Colesbers
Gatecre
Moltense
Cape Town
Pilcher
Sunnyside
Dovelis
Modder
Cronje
Sterkstroom
Ttoers
Molteno
Gatacre
Transvaal
Standard and Diggers’ News
Napoleon
St. Helena
Kruger
Brznell Mine Verdict In Bragnell Disaster
Valontown Pennsylvania hears the verdict after three hours of deliberation. The jury finds the mine foreman negligent for allowing work to enter an unsafe mine and the fireboss negligent for not reporting daily to the foreman. Both officials are deemed incompetent. No prosecutions yet. inspectors to decide with Chief Inspector Roderick. Coroner’s inquest focuses on explosion causes and prevention measures.
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Valontown
Jan
Bragnell
Sal
Roderick
Brraanel
Ainderstein Sentenced for Wounding Palace Silk Head
Maurice Ainderstein aged 47 pleaded guilty to assault and battery with intent to kill for injuring Max Wolff, president of the Palace Silk mill, in Allentown January 18. He was sentenced to three years in prison and a $200 fine.
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Allentown
Jat
Maurice Ainderstein
Max Wolff
New York
Palace Silk Mill
Zinderstein
Bryan Headlines Lincoln Travel Club Banquet
The fourth annual banquet of the Nebraska Traveling Men’s Bryan Club featured a keynote address by Hon. W. J. Bryan at the Lincoln Hotel in Lincoln Nebraska.
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Lincoln
Neb.dian. S
Nebraska
Bryan
Toniiht
Linccoln Hotel
W. J. Bryan
No Postponement Sought in Dauphin Bribery Cases
Former Deputy Attorney General Gilbert for ex Senator John Coyle and others asked Judge Bimonton for a continuance to the March term citing congestion of trials at the January term starting next Monday. DA Millar opposed delaying without a legal basis, Berner urged next Thursday trial. judge refused, citing DA control and lack of legal reason.
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Marrisboro
Gilbert
John 3. Coyle
Philadelphia
Bimonton
Dauphin County
Millar
Charles HH. Berener
Witness Scheffer Highlights Molineux Trial Letter
In New York on June 1 trial witness Win Scheffer described a letter Molineux sent to Mrs Scheffer calling her dear Sadie revealing plans of an upcoming marriage. Charles Allan private secretary to Molineux testified on poisons found in the laboratory while handwriting experts weighed addresses and signatures in relation to the Koch letter box agency.
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New York
Jun. i
Roland B. Molineux
W. Scheffier
Molineux
Mel-ineux
Scheffler
Mr. Scheer
Knickerbocker
Cornish
Charles D. Allan
Allan
C.D. A
Allen
Studio Publishing Company
Broadway
New York City
Roland
Koch Letter Box
Koch
Studio
Herbert K. Twitchell
Chase National Bank
David ¢. Decker
Union Fqouare Bank
Shoe and Leather National Bank
Weeks
Dynamite blast injures six at Duquesne furnace yard
An explosion of dynamite at the Carnegie blast furnaces in Duquesne Pennsylvania injures six laborers including John Delan Andrew Packan Graft Hollwa John Ditch James Best and Mike Pelaski. Four injured men are badly hurt but expected to recover. The blast occurred in a long corrugated iron building while workers thawed dynamite to blast iron ore in the stock yards. The building was wrecked and windows in nearby Duquesne houses shattered.
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Pittsburg
Carnegie
Duquesne
John Delan
Andrew Packan
Graft Hollwa
John Ditch
James Best
Mike Pelaski
Dynamite Blast Kills Four on Tennessee Central
Four men were killed eight miles from Pockwood Tennessee when dynamite being unloaded on the Tennessee Central railroad exploded. One man died instantly and three others died within two hours. The incident occurred in Chattanooga Tennessee in January.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Jan. i
Tennessee Central
Pockwood
Crane accident kills worker at Btandard Bieol works
In Lewistown Pundun a worker named S-Ira C Goddard aged about one year? was crushed to death by a traveling crane at the Btandard Bieol works today. Local authorities investigate the incident.
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Lewistown
Pundun
Ira C Goddard
Oped
Btandard Bieol
Roberts Speaks Five Hours At Utah Mormonism Hearing
Mr. Roberts alleges that those who hounded him are not substantial Utah citizens while Mormon missionary opponents are described as the main force against him. He questions testimony about alleged polygamy and marriage claims and defends his conduct as the hearing continues into a fifth hour. Record adjourns to resume next day.
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Utah
Roberts
Washington
Jan
Taylor
Tayler
Wil
T Challeonge
Troberta
Recosa
Mr. Littlefield
Troberts
York
Minh
Moarmoniem
Melherson
Mr. Roberts
Goa Bay Award Claims Stir Rounds In London Delays
London January reports indicate the Dela Goa Bay railroad arbitration prize may be decided at month end. A claimant aide cautions against overoptimistic figures and says estimates of 110 million dollars are unlikely. Arbitrators reportedly will award no more than the combined British and American claims, with no official word yet to the parties.
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London
Jan
Delagoa Bay Railroad
Associated Press
Building the gallows at Montrose for Eagan and Wells Shew
Sheriff Maxey will begin erecting the gallows in Montrose tomorrow for the execution of James J. Eagan and Cornelius Wells Shew between 2 and 3 oclock on Tuesday morning. He is aided by former Sheriff Ward Duall and Sheriff Knapp of Wyoming county. Both condemned men are calm and the execution will be private though a large crowd is anticipated.
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Montrose
Maxey
James J. Eagan
Cornelius Wells
Oelork
Ward Duall
Knapp
Wyoming County
Kogan
Shew
Gibson Plans to Join National Cycling Association
Gibson, world champion middle distance rider, announced intent to join the National Cycling Association. He will ride his first race with the group when he meets Harry Mikes, holder of the hour record, at Moston in spring . Gibson will train in the United States this spring and depart for Paris around July 2.
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Cinemint
Ji Io
Harry Gibecy
Nial Len
Sturt
House of American
Hia
Harry Mikes
Moston
Gibson
Paris
Pittsburg Council Recommends Renaming Renater Flinn
The Nuance committee of councils today recommended withdrawing all remodeling results and Renater Flinn. This mirrors the action expected from the full council membership.
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Pittsburg, Jan
Nuance Committee
Lynching at Newport News Feared After Mob Executes Man
A mob forcibly removed W Watt from Newport News station house and shot him to death near the city outskirts after an alleged assault. Watt, a Lynchburg transferee, had been staying in town weeks, prior to an attack on Mrs Sims's son. No arrests have been made and officials expect no immediate inquiry before the next term.
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Newport News
Jan
W. W. Watt
Watt
Lynchburg
T. M. Simpson
Richmond
Weede
Dun's Review of Trade Highlights Stable Yet Soft Markets
R G Dun and Company notes show little new business after year start. Prices mostly hold with modest concessions to retain customers. steel, wire, and tin see small shifts. Cotton, wool, and wheat export totals decline or stagnate as failures rise marginally in US and Canada.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Colts Weekly Review of
Lomoerrow
Trans
Foundry Tron
Hiesteel and Wire Company
Philadelphia
Pittebure
London
Chicago
Warn Woulley
Neuwins
United States
Canada
Railroaders Discharged In Shamokin Pa
Four trainmen discharged at Newberry last night and others facing dismissal for alleged union activity with the Brotherhood of Trainmen. Officials refused to explain the actions amid claims of organizing efforts between Williamsport and Tyrone with workers between those points.
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Shamokin
Jon
Pilla
Detyshia
Dotding
Williamsport
Taiiocua
NEXT WAR MAY BE AT SAN DOMINGO
Paris reports Santo Domingo hostility over the Bolsmare-Caccarelli claim of 280000 francs. The French envoy cited a 1860 treaty to demand indemnities for French citizens killed and services rendered. With six months of inaction and alleged insults to the French consul, France orders the Atlantic squadron commander to act in Santo Domingo.
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Paris
Santo Domingo
Bolsmare-Caccarelli
Heurecux
Haiti
Consil
Heureaux
Frener
Santo Domingos
Freech
Improvement Company
Fraince
Santo Dorlngeo
News This Morning General Survey and Local Highlights
General dispatches report Gilmore and comrades rescued from Filipinos amid a failed attack. Roberts seeks proof of polygamy. French squadron ordered to Santo Domingo. Northeastern Pennsylvania finances and commerce discussed. Washington letter panels labor, editorial notes. Local social life, Poor Board, health board news, and printing plant plans feature. County notes and religious and Sunday School items accompany.
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Linntemint Gilmore
Roberts
San Domingo
Double Shooting at B&O Office Ends With Surrender
Cumberland, January reports John M. Thesley a 60 year old clerk shot Superintendent Charles W. Galloway in the Baltimore and Ohio Middle division office. After the attack he surrendered at the courthouse claiming a dispute over an inventory and work conditions led to the violence. Galloway was wounded in the elbow breast and side. Thesley had previously faced a 1870 shooting incident in which Lloyd Clary was killed but was acquitted on self defense.
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Cumberland, Md
John M. Thesley
Charles W. Galloway
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Court House
Resley
Galloway
Mark Besley
Baltimore and Ohio
Baltimore
Kesley
Lloyd Clary
The
Daily Times
Thesles
Hay Meets Salisbury
Secretary Hav ana received a cablegram from Ambassador Choate in London reporting an interview with Lord Salisbury on seizures of American goods by British warships. Salisbury listened carefully and promised to consider the representations and give a speedy decision.
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Washington
Havana
Ambassador Choate
London
Lord Salisbury
Choate
State Department
Boxing muddle in Philadelphia bout ends with confusion
Vague report describes a planned six round bout between George Cole of Philadelphia and Senaldy Bill Quinn of Williamsport at the Quaker City Aubievic club. The description suggests crowd disappointment and an unusual exchange involving Rufus Giruhem, a local Black fighter, with unclear action in the fourth round.
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Philadelphia
George Cole
Bill Quinn
Williamesport
Quaker City
Rufus Giruhem
Rufus
Maritime Arrivals and Departures in New York Harbor
Havre to New York reports arrivals by La Bretagne and Lucinta from Liverpool with calls at Clorred Staatendam and Bowlogne. Vessels from Plymouth Quedna town and Hamburg show connections to Liverpool and Rotterdam routes. Sailed Cutle bound for Liverpool.
Time on Field Gift Extended to Temple Trust Bond Debt
Trustees at Temple in Chicago consider an extension of £100 for Mr Field conditioned on funds from the bond issue. A letter from Muriel Wierh was read urging the extension as the January debt date approached. Field was willing to delay only if trustees could raise sufficient money to redeem the bonds.
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Murebel
Mr. Field
Washington pensions and supplementary awards noted
Supplemental pension figures listed for Leid LeRoy Br ford and Emily Milich with amounts 17 and 9 dollars respectively. Other entries show Jackson J Avoms Yenptown Bradford and Willows brig noted with 4 dollars and unspecified details.
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Washington
Dan
ordee—Miskine Packard
LeRoy
Bri
Ford
SM. Relesve
Jackson J. Avoms
Yenptown
Bradford
Brig
Tragic Door Accident Claims Columbia Worker
Lancaster reports a fatal incident in Columbia where Junny was crushed to death when a door failed and jumped overhead tracks as he opened it. J Michael Hergert is named as the employee involved and the event occurred in the morning.
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Lancaster
Dan
J. Michael Hergert
Columbia Brush Com
Junny
Columbia
Velieve Company Capital Stock Increase Reported
In Trenton on January 1, the Veliele company Incorporated announced an increase of its capital stock from $540,000 to $1,200,000, effective May. This change was filed with authorities today.
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Trenton
Jan. i
Washington Iic
Veliele Company
Ex-Judge G. W. Camp Dies in Napier
Bedford Pennsylvania reports the death of former Bedford County judge G. W. Camp at his Napier home this afternoon. Born in Ruthburg October 1, he was a prominent local figure and served as associate judge for one term. Washington notes the death of Dr. W. A. Hammond former surgeon general of the army, who died tonight after directing an institution here for years.
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Bedford
G. W. Camp
Napier
Ile
Ruthburg
Bedford County
Washington
W. A. Hammond
Army
Hammond
Wunoch Wins Damages in Typographical Case
Buffalo Jan and Findlward Wunoch a linotype machinist formerly in the Evening News composing room won a $650 verdict in the Supreme court against David Shankland president of Typographical union No 0 for alleged conspiracy to force him from his position over his refusal to join the Typographical union He testified he was skilled with Haolopen machines and trained in Brooklyn He had declined union membership due to membership in the machinists union and has been out of work incurring expenses The judge ruled a conspiracy existed and that the jury should consider damages A stay of sixty days was granted before judgment and Wunoch plans to sue other union members for damages and pursue criminal conspiracy charges while seeking reinstatement.
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Buffalo
Jan
Findlward Woreh
The
Evening News
David Shankland
Typographical Union No
Typographical Union
Supreme Court Twlay
Wunoch
Shankland
Justice Child
Wunech
Union
Reunion of Legislature Opens Historic 1875 Session
Harrisburg telegraph reports the first reunion of the 1875 legislature in the senate chamber. Ex-Auditor General Ames Mylin presided as roll call was prepared. Governor Stone gave an address of welcome followed by remarks from Franklin County’s M. Be Finbeck and others including Thomas Cooper Judge Yerkes and Congressman William T. Graham. A later session recalled past members and established permanent organization.
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Harrisburg
Senate
Ames HH. Mylin
Lancaster
Stone
M. BE. Finbiek
Polling
Philadelysia
Executors Awarded 26000 In Pullman Estate Fees
Hubert T Lincoln and Norman W Read named as executors of George Pullman estate receive 26000 as compensation for their services in probate court Judge Phitten issued the order with Mrs Harriet Sanger Pullman widow and other legatees approving before it was filed This is described as the largest fee ever allowed in the county for an estate handled by the probate court.
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Chicago
Jun
Hubert T Lincntn
Norman WW. Read
George Pullman
Phitten
Harriet Sanger Pullman
Dvary
Altoona Shocks as Juniata Blacksmith Shop Burns
A fire destroyed the Juniata blacksmith shop of the Penney vania Hadlroad company in Altoona, burning early today. The brick building 225 by 75 feet housed hammers and machinery. insurance covers $1000 losses. Sixty workers were on site when the blaze broke out as a live electric wire sparked the fire, roof collapse forcing a halt and leaving hundreds of men unemployed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altoona
Penney van Ia Hadlroad
Juniata
Roland Reed Resting Comfortably At St Luke's Hospital
New York report says Roland Reed is resting comfortably at St Luke's Hospital tonight with no further details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
St. Luke's Hospital
Roland Reed
Rescue of Americans Arrives at Vigan After Pursuit
General dispatch reports Col. Hare and Lt. Col. Howze with all American prisoners reaching Vigan in Luzon north of Manila. The release followed separate Cavite operations and a broader push against rebel forces. a list of rescued sailors and officers from the Yorktown and Marivales is provided with kin details where known.
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Hare
Howze
Vigan
South
Tlocos
Schwan
Wheaton
Cavite
Luzon
Manila
Luther FR. Mare
Thirty-third Infantry
Thobert L. Howse
Thirty-fourth Infantry
Teint Ghimore
Tucos
Washington
Jon DeColonela Hare
Tlowne
Man Found Dead After Revolver Accident At Home
Huntlegnon IM was found dead at his dwelling with a six calibre revolver exploding by his side. Authorities deny foul play as the cause. He leaves a widow and several children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntlegnon
Don
Pomanen
Biuntingdon
Two Negroes Hanged in Charleston Robbery Case
Charleston on January 6 reports the execution of Charley Wilson and Zack Singleton for fatal killings. Wilson shot a white soldier in September. Singleton killed a fellow black man during a gambling dispute last November.
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Charleston
Charley Wilson
Zack Singleton
Wilson
Singleton
Weather Forecast for Eastern Pennsylvania Weekend
Forecast for Saturday and Sunday shows partly cloudy conditions with winds shifting from northeasterly to variable. Weather advisory notes a threatening pattern with unsettled skies across eastern Pennsylvania.
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Washington
Jon
Pennsylvania
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Testi
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Association
Flinn
Dun’s Review OF Trade
Brotherhood of Trainmen
Island
Northeastern
Board of Health
Epidemalos
Vlas
Mamireth Printing
Taute Ambrose Mulley
Tlecal—Weat
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Sahurhan
Locl
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John M. Resey
Hay
Salisbury
Pennsylvania Pensions
Pullman Estate
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Gilmore
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Colonel Bare
Marivales
William Juraschka
Germany
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Benjamin J. Greene
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Toston
Heath Moore
Dorchester
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Pope
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Vandelit
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Cah
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Hounds Min
Bern
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Albert Peterson
Brut
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Mimnila
R—suable
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Santafieea
Oletohervo
Geornee Lambkin
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Ine Fonts
Company H
Iter Thompson
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