General White Still Holds Out at Ladysmith
London dispatch reports General White’s forces in Ladysmith enduring a fierce fourteen hour battle as Boers attacked repeatedly. British entrenchments were taken and retaken thrice while the Devonshire regiment finally expelled the attackers at dusk. White's ammunition supply is critically low, hindering a possible breakout with General Buller.
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General White
White
London
White Stil H
England
Ladysmith
Devonshire Regiment
Foreign Office
Standard
The
Stock Exchange
Boers Driven Back In Ladysmith Front Fight
London reports confirm General White’s success at Ladysmith after a day of heavy fighting. Devons and Colonel Park led Wagon Hill defense, repelling detachments with bayonet thrusts in a fierce assault. Crowds at the war office welcomed the official news amid earlier rumors of surrender.
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London
Jan. S
Frere
White
Ladysmith
War Office
Natal
Dev
Park
Jin Hamilton
Wagon Hill
Buller
General Methuen Blamed After Magersfontein Loss
London reports Lord De la Ware condemns the high cost of frontal attacks at Magersfontein. He notes troops struggled against entrenched defenders and faults the campaign plan as the Highland Brigade suffered a grave defeat. He says no quarrel existed between Methuen and Wee Chope over tactics and Methuen’s errors cost the battle.
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London
de la Ware
Magersfontein
Highland Brigade
Querte
Watue Ohope
Methuen
Weechope
Tutan
Irish Rifles Private Shot Guide After Stormberg Attack
A private of the Irish Rifles who fought at Stormberg reports that General Gatacre shot the guide he led the troops into the position. The incident occurred in a letter home describing the action and outcome.
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London
Irish Rifles
Stormberg
Gatacre
William's sensational throne speech eyed at Berlin festival
Berlin January dispatch notes Emperor William plans a political and sensational address at the century festival of the Berlin Technical High School. The speech will focus on naval affairs and the British seizure of German vessels in South African waters. Court rumors mention a shift in Britain policy and tightening search instructions, prompting German protest and a foreign office statement reaffirming restricted search rights.
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Berlin
Associated Press
William Willl
South African
Great Britain
England
South Africa
Foreign Office
Fies
Germany
London
In Memory of Moody
Dwight L. Moody remembered at Carnegie Hall service attended by a diverse audience from many walks of life. Ira Sankey led singing as ministers from multiple faiths spoke including Wilton Merle Smith David H. Greer Theodore L. Cuvier J M Buckley A Dixon and David J. Burrell and John R. Mott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dwight L. Moody
Carnegie Hall
Broadway
Fifty-seventh Street
Ira
Sankey
Senate rejects Berlin nomination as census supervisor in Nebraska
Washington January 7 Senate rejects Richard J Berlin for census supervisor in the second district of Nebraska including Omaha. Opposition by Senator Thurston cites Omaha home and claims Congressman Mercer chose the candidate without consultation.
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Washington
Senate
Richard J. Berlin
Nebraska
Omaha
Thurston
Mercer
Republicans renominate Gr in caucus as senatorial choice
Des Moines officers report Senator John Henry Gr was renominated by the Republicans in a caucus tonight with no opposition. The senatorial election is set for Tuesday. The Democratic caucus named Fred Kik as candidate, while White of Webster, a former candidate for senator, will receive his party's vote.
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Des Moines, Jr
Jun
John Henry Gr
Fred Kik. White
Webster
Nine Philadelphia Men Indicted in Election Fraud Case
Nine men indicted last week for impersonating election officials fraudulently returning ballots and guarding the Thirteenth division of Philadelphia’s Seventh ward during the state treasurer election. Three fled. six remained out on bail. District Attorney Rathermel seeks bondsmen’s recovery as warrants were issued for all.
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Philadelphia, Jan
Samuel Salter
Philadelphia
Jon,j. Hogere
Capitol Police
Washington
Clarence Messer
Treasury Department
Wmn
Creole
Harry McCabe
Janes T. Sheehan
John Silberman
John Scullen
John Hanna
Dugan
Salter
Rathermel
Oes
Breey
Mor Salter
Benwin H. Ware
Rogera
Messer
John FP. Slater
Cook
Rankin
McCabe
P. Mackin
Hondsmen
Chy
George Kirkland
Religious Census in Philadelphia Unites Denominations
A city wide religious census is launched with all Christian denominations joining. On February 22 an army of volunteers will survey Philadelphia households in a single day, overseen by the Philadelphia County Sabbath School Association. Prominent clergy and lay leaders address the kickoff.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia County Sabbath
Floyd W. Tomkins
Holy Trinity
John H. Converse
Baldwin Locomotive Works
H. J. Heinz
Pittsburg
George W. Halley
J. M. Crowell
D. D
American Sasbath &Chao Union
A. J. Blackall
The
Baptist Board of Publication
Detetective Spurrier Traces Hershey Case to New York
Lancaster officer Spurrier, handling ex county treasurer Hershey case, received a telegram from New York that Hershey was captured there. He went to New York and wired back that the arrested nun bears a remarkable resemblance to Hershey but is not him.
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Lancaster
Spurrier
Hershey
New York
Squire Young Sentenced in Westchester Trial
Squire BB Young of Must Fallowfield was sentenced to pay a fine of four and all costs of prosecution after a trial that followed a Republican preliminary meeting in the township last fall. The bill of costs is nearly £400.
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Westchester
Jan. S
Squire Bb, Young
Must Fallowfield
Seaud Os. Meer
Hie
Wilkes-Barre Lace Mill Raises Wages 22 Percent
Weavers at the Wilkes Barre lace mill have seen a 22 percent wage increase. The change was voluntary by management and affects no bonds or related obligations.
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Wilkee-Barre, Jan
Wilkes-Barre
Munagenenit
Charges of Heresy Against Rev Arthur McGiffert
New York presbytery moves to hear charges of heresy against Rev Arthur McGiffert of Union Theological Seminary. Hearing set for next Monday after heated discussion. General Assembly previously referred to New York presbytery, amid votes and internal church debate.
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New York
Jan
Presbytery
George FL Bhreh
Mev
Arthur €. McGiffert
Uuter Theological Seminary
Mocifertino
Blaim de Keneral
Itt Duis
General Assembly
Tr Me- Cron
Davis voices Puerto Rico progress under military rule
General Davis told the insular affairs committee that Puerto Rico shifted control to local boards, with health and education now run locally. He noted currency of reallocation, salary readjustments, and economic strain from trade discrimination, hurricane damage, and postwar unrest, while acknowledging limited popular understanding of self government.
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Washington
Davis
Puerto Ric
Insular Affaires Committee
House
Puerto Ries
Tle
Ald
Davie
United States
Cuba
Clark Senatorial Case Hearing Resumes After Cross Examination
The Clark senatorial case resumed after noon with cross examination of Whiteside. Questions explored whether an alleged meeting between Whiteside and election officials influenced votes, and whether a $5,000 offer with $2,500 down was made to two members. Whiteside denied the payoff and said he had proof against the accusation. Proceedings adjourned to morning.
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Washington
Clark
White
Anp
Hy Wiles
Wes
Whiteside
Pattis
Cvounsel
Edmunds
Victory report of Colombian revolutionists reaches Pamplona
Tubular dispatch states that Colombian revolutionists have captured Pamplona and Mucaramanica without resistance and aim to advance toward Hogola via Bore orn, with advices from Venesuel and Jay. The report notes a rapid spread of forces and planned maneuvers through regional towns.
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Uracary
Venesuels
Jay
Tadhay
Colombhin
Pamplona
Mucaramanica
Hogola
Jackson Day Observed by Bryan in Omaha Toasts and Debate
In Omaha the Jacksonian club marked Jackson Day with a reception and a Paxton hotel banquet for 300 guests. W J Bryan delivered the speech of the evening to tumultuous applause, addressing currency, trusts, imperialism, and Philippine education as part of a broad Democratic program. Other speakers included A J Weaver and Congressman Carmack.
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Mr. Bryan
Omaha
Jan
Jackeson
Jacksonian Club
W. +. Heyen
Carmack
Tennessee
Civermeyer
Kansas
Weaver
Town
Bryan
Paxton Hotel
W. J. Bryan
David Overmeyer
A. J. Weaver
Tulle City
Neb
Congressman Carmack
Willis J. Abbott
National Democratic Committee
W. ©. Gilbert
Oonnatea
High Winds Sweep Ladysmith and Omaha Hearing Held
Morning report notes strong winds affecting Ladysmith and Omaha hearings. General White Occupies and a Nagadi case brings nine Indictments in Philadelphia. Court sessions in Superior and Circuit Courts cover various matters with local mentions of miners and public health efforts.
Tragic Jealousy Ends in Murder and Suicide
Chicago reports a man likely John Furnell shot and killed a young woman before attempting suicide in a roaming house on West Madison Street. He survived and, with the woman, was identified as theatrical types based on appearance and baggage. Police link the man to the Coon Hollow company as the investigation continues.
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Chicago
Jan
John Furnell
West Madison Street
Rodim
John Purnell
Coon Hollow Company
Molineux Trial Nearing Finish in Murder Case
New York January reports that the Molineux murder trial progresses toward a verdict by week’s end. Witnesses link handwriting and forged letters to the accused Roland B Molineux, with expert testimony asserting a single author across the Barner Cornish and poison package writings.
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New York
Roland Bo Molineux
Mire
Katharine
Naan
Lestimoris
Mortis Hermann
Newark
Molineux
Morris, Hermann & Co
Barner
Barret
Wan
Mr. Gay
Hia
Kinsley
Tyrrell
Tolmin
Amos
Alfred H. Graham
North America
Saw Three Centuries in Philadelphia Obituary
Agedha Ivan a Black woman from Neo 7d Percy avenue Elm West End. Slave for half a century in a wealthy family. After the Civil War she moved to Comden where she remained until death. Her only survivor is a son. The death occurred in Philadelphia with mentions of long life and hardship.
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Philadelphia
Jun
Atedha Ivan
Percy Avenue
Olive
Westenday
Comden
Syed Bem
Dvnin
Fireman killed in Norfolk and Western wreck near Pulaski
The Norfolk and Western passenger train bound from Bradford to Bristol wrecked at a bridge near Pulaski around 4:40 p.m. Engineer John H. Smith of Bristol was badly hurt, Fireman Percy Cromer of Roanoke was killed. Two hotel clerks were seriously injured and several passengers suffered minor injuries.
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Bradford
Norfolk and Wester
Wos
Bridgweome
Pulaski
John H. Smith
Bristol
Percy Cromer
Roaroke
Death by Own Action Stuns Harrisburg Insurance Office
Jon Harrisburg and James Calhoun report the resident manager of Equitalle Life Insurance to have died by his own hand at his home. The man, about seven years old, was reportedly son of a former distinguished editor and publisher in London.
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Harrisburg
Jon
James Calhoun
Equitalle Life Insurance Compins
Hhis
Calhoun
Re ¢Ald
London
General Greely Improves After Assault Incident
The condition of General Greely, chief shanaulliver of the army, who was assaulted by a drunken man last night, remains favorable though tedious. Officials at his home say recovery is fairly assured despite the slow pace.
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Washington
Jan
Greely
Steamship Arrivals and Clearances in Liverpool
Arrivals include the Georgie from New York and the Rotherdam from New York. The Civic bound for New York is salted. The Mane dum from New York is passed for Rotterdam. Taurie clears for Liverpool from New York.
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Liverpool
Jan. S
Georgie
New York
Civic
Rotterdam
Rotherdam
Lisurd
Manedum
Taurie
McKinley Asked to Intervene in South Africa War
The executive committee of the international peace society has sent a telegram to President McKinley requesting intervention to end the war in South Africa.
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Tore
Jon
The
International Peace Society
McKkinley
South Africa
Reed in Critical Condition After Incident In New York
Roland Reed remains in critical condition in New York as of the morning report. Authorities have not updated his status. injuries are described as severe and life threatening.
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New York
Roland Reed
Rockefeller Endows Columbia Chair of Pachyology
At a Columbia University board meeting today John D. Rockefeller announced a gift of F101 for the endowment of a chair of pachyology, supporting scholarly work at the university.
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New York
Jun. S
Board of Trustees
Columbia University Today
John D. Rockefeller
University
Postmasters Appointed in Pennsylvania Districts
E C Carey named postmaster at Mahanoy Plane in Schuylkill county and Martha Carpenter appointed postmaster at Deckerville in Wyoming county on this date in Washington.
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Washington, Jan
E. C. Carey
Mahanoy Plane
Schuylkill County
Martha Carpenter
Deckerville
Wyoming County
Luzon Campaign Brings Mixed War Toll and Plague Fears
General Schwan advances south and occupies Binang with American casualties and insurgent fatalities. Deserter Johnson found among dead in Noveleta. Wheaton moves toward Perez del Marinas as Cavite and Batangas strive to be cleared. A bubonic plague outbreak causes six cases and four deaths with hospitals readied.
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Binang
Wheaton
Perez Des Marinas
Manila
Jan. S
Schwan
Silong
Dadang
Norlel
Ales
Tintis
Birkheimer
Bacoor
Cheney
Cavite
Das Marinas
Boyd
Las Tunas
Riswi
Hival
Batangas
Leontiiter
Panies
Anivat Mountain
Otis
Estib- Heh
Aml
Phineavatty
Fan Poernwnda
Laubon
Trogper
Manin
Dam
Ile
Wheaton Fa
Pere
Das Marinus
Flour Release Imminent as British Decision Delayed
London reports no reply yet from Britain over seizure of American flour by British cruisers in South African waters. A note from Lord Bullsbury outlines the potential release. Associated Press suggests flour may be freed with a distinction between food for field use and domestic purposes.
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London
Jan
United States
Joseph H. Choate
Weather outlook for Washington and Pennsylvania
Forecast calls for a wet and warmer spell through Wednesday with increasing clouds. Light north to northwest winds ease as the day progresses.
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Washington
Jan
Pennsylvania
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