War Plans of the Boers and British Delays Abroad
London reports a Great Central advance on Bloemfontein as Lord Roberts may not move for a month. War Office considers 100,000,000 marksman bullets and shortages at magazines. Censorship, rumors of shell famine, and delayed news from South Africa loom as Kitchener and Roberts arrive in Cape Town.
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Great Central
Orange Free State
Lord Roberts
London
War Office
South Africa
Daily Chronicle
Tokilie
Har
Daily Mail
Daily Chronicl
War Ofles
Armechair Crites
Finch Diay
Econtrm
Lord Otothuen
England
Associated Press
Cenormul
Pally Mail
Pietermaritzburg
Ladyssnith
Ladysmith
Lord Kitchener
Cape Town
Butler
Roberts
Kitchener
Bloemfontein
Reported Defeat of Buller Shakes London
London reports Kaffir securities weaken on news General Buller suffered another defeat from Paris. Later club chatter claimed a Tugela river battle in progress, but no corroboration could be found.
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London
Kaffir Securities
Paris
Buller
Tugela River
Methuen Not Recalled Denial Of Replacement Reports
London officials deny a U S press claim that General Methuen was recalled from his command on the Modder River. Cable dispatches report plans to relieve him within two weeks and retire him to England, amid disputed health and mental stability claims.
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London
United States
Methuen
Chicago
Chicago Tribune
Lord Miethuen
Kimberley
Cape Town
England
Lord Methuen
Belmont
Wolseley
War Office
Modder River
Bern
Lord Kuchner
Omdurman
Lord Roberts
Colville
Arthur Paget
Inteh
Campbell
Gulagh
Magersfontein
Magersmentein
Immigration of Russian Jews Advocated By PA Official
Julius Rosendale of Pennsylvania agriculture speaks at the industrial commission outlining harsh conditions of Russian and Yiddish Jewish immigrants in Philadelphia slums. He urges an amendment to curb further immigration and calls for municipal control over sanitation and useful labor for current arrivals.
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Washington
Julius Rosendale
Department of Agriculture of Pennsylvania
Industrial Commission
Philadelphia
Hope to Escape Hanging in Murder Conviction
A group of eight men convicted of murder in Potteyville Padin after plotting with seven others to kill Joseph Rutkowsky at William Penn faces new trial bids. Rolws Diubeness petitions for a new trial, while Matt Business, acquitted, is cited as a key factor in appeals alleging his role as a workman rather than promoter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt Busbness
Jocular Prank In Hellertown Church Sparks Gas Exposure
After a revival meeting at the Evangelical Church in Hellertown a pair of practical jokers locked a boy and girl in the gallery. They escaped with painful cecal gas injuries and faced potential prosecution by church trustees for property damage.
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Hethlehem
Hellertown
Jolherm
Whiard
Jury Pleads Guilty in Altoong Murder Case
In Hloir county court Jury pleaded guilty to second degree murder in the death of Patrick Sheehan in Altoong. He was sentenced to seven years and four months in the western penitentiary after a prior drunkenness claim spared him from hanging.
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Il--Dunshiel
Hloir
Patrick Sheehan
Altoong
City Council Commutes Death Sentence for Young Boy Murderer
In Boston on January 1 an executive council vote commuted Isiwarnt Ray Snow's death sentence to life imprisonment after he pleaded guilty to the murder of James T. Whittemore last September.
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Boston
Jan
Executive Council
Isiwarnt Ray Snow
Bow
Puttertog
James T. Whittemore
Senate approves Morris and Brown as auditors for wartime departments
Washington January 1 The senate confirmed Prank HM Morris of Ohio as auditor for the war repariment and W W Brown of Pennsylvania as auditor for the navy department.
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Washinton
Senate
HM Morris
Oihio
W. W. Brown
Pennsylvania
Navy Department
England Replies To Mr Choate On Seized American Goods
The British government responds to Mr Choate's representations about American flour and other goods seized on the Beatrice Mashona and Maria. It states foodstuffs in transit to a hostile destination are contraband of war only if shipped to the enemy and for the enemy's forces, not merely capable of aiding them. It notes no evidence that the Maria cargo was contraband and hints at compensating owners, with further details to follow.
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Washington
Choate
State Department
Hrithh
Foreign Office
Mr. Choate
United Government
Konte
Ambassador Choate
Marquis of Salisbury
Stant
Beatrius
Mashona
Maria
Democratic vote inquiry continues with secret hearings
Philadelphia reports committees appointed by Chairman Billing of the Democratic state committee held another closed session to probe declines in Philadelphia and Allegheny vote totals. Nine witnesses testified with thirty three having given testimony across prior meetings. A Pittsburgh session is set for Jan. 18 and a Philadelphia return on Jan. 5. An interior state session will occur between Jan 7 and Jan 31 with location to be decided.
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Philadelphia
Allegheny
Pittsburg
Hater
Fetterolf Named Secretary of Anti Quay Republican Committee
Philadelphia reports D. Petterolf of Montgomery county resigned as resident clerk of the house of representatives and was elected secretary of the executive committee of the state Republican organization opposed to Quay. He will lead campaign details with FP A Van Valkenburg of the Business Men's league and strive for continued Senate re election.
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Philadelphia
A. D. Petterolf
Montgomery County
House of Representatives
Tolay
State Repablican
Quay
United States
Fetteroff
A. van Valkenburg
Business Men's League of the State
Indictment Sought Against Medical Student for Assault
New York jan 11 the grand jury to coy foted wm indictment for assault in the first degree against Willis Hosser a medical student who after a six day bicycle race at Madison Square Garden shot Frederic Bhiter of Rahway New Jersey in a bet dispute Rosser while a soldier recently killed a man in San Francisco and was tried for murder and acquitted
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New York
Willis Hosser
Madison Bauare Garden
Dev O
Frederic Bhiter
Rahway
Nod
Rosser
San Francisco
Vanderpool Seeks Missing Sone in Towanda Township
Perry Vanderpool of Terry township searches Towanda for his one year old son after a tramp allegedly took the child from home on Tuesday. The chase moved toward the state line as lawmen and residents joined the search throughout Towanda.
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Berenton Tribune
Towands
Jan
Perry Vanderpool
Terry Township
Eallen
Towanda
Molineux Trial Witness Details Poison Analyses
Professor Rudolph Whitthaus testified as principal witness in the Molineux murder trial. He analyzed Mrs Adams stomach, Barnet exhumed remains, and a box with a salt from which cyanide and mercury were detected. He found mercury in Barnet’s liver kidneys and brain and, in the bromoseltzer bottle, cyanide and mercury matching common components. Mrs Adams daughter Florence Rogers described the poisoning and remained composed.
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New York
Roland BH. Molinews
Katharine J. Adams
Rudolph JM. Whitthaus
Florence Rogers
Adams
Harry Cornish
Whitthaus
Dr Elizabeth J. French Dies. Noted Philadelphia Physician
Dr Elizabeth J. French of Philadelphia, a leading woman physician and early advocate of electricity in medical therapy, died at her daughter's home aged eighty. Born in Mechanicsburg in 1921, she practiced with her daughter Dr French Patterson, lectured on temperance, and supported charitable causes for the poor.
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Heston
Jan
Elizabeth J. French
Philadelphia
French-Patterson
Lfe
French
Dr French
Mechanicsburg
Pain
New York
Boston
Lenypermen
Temperance
Battles in the Congo Report of October Clashes near Baraka
Brussels reports that a Congo Free State detachment under Baron Dhunis fought two battles with the Patatelasy near Baraka in October. Nine Batatelas were killed while Congo troops suffered no casualties. Three chiefs were among the dead. Lieutenant Heen led the Congo squad, with Baron Mhanis directing operations.
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Brussels
Jan. U
Congo Free State
Baron Dhunis
Baraka
Congo
Heen
Baron Mhanis
Woman Witnesses Man Cross Slippery River Ice Near Port Kennedy
A Norristown observer on the Schuylkill near Port Kennedy watched a man cross the river on ice. He suddenly disappeared as a strong wind and water forced him under. Mrs Jacobs, alone at home, could not reach the riverbank. The coroner has been notified.
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Norristown
Schuylkill
Port Kennedy
Mra. Dacubs
Ste
Transatlantic Arrivals and Departures Noted in Port List
Shipping news records arrivals and departures with vessels Bremen to New York and Queenstown to New York. Ships including Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse reach New York via Cherbourg Southampton. Oceanic seen en route to New York with delays.
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New York
Dan
la Champagne
Havre
Truve
Bremen
Queenstown
Oceanic
Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse
Cherbourg
Tant Bouthampten
Steamship Auchenarden sails from Brooklyn with troops and supplies
The steamship Auchenarden departs Brooklyn bound for Cape Town and East London carrying an immense cargo of provisions and grain. She transports thirty Hierson troops and fifty transport mules for the voyage.
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New York
Auchenarden
Brooklyn
Cape Town
East London
Port Nata
Steamer Wrecked Off Newfoundland Reef
A large passenger steamer wrecked on a reef in St Mary's Bay near St. Johns Newfoundland. The vessel lies with its head low, burning aft, and several passengers were washed overboard while others clung to the rigging as night fell. Fears rise that they may perish before daybreak. No further details were available at dusk.
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St. Mary's Bay
Weather, wreck, and war news dominate local bulletin
Weather indications today show rain as a general forecast while reports from Newfoundland detail a large steamer wreck. South African War updates arrive alongside congressional doings and England's reply to Mr. Choate. Local trolley accident injures several. four arrests for election frauds are reported. Clarence Roxello sails to the Philippines as regional notices round out the county section.
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New Foundland Court
Congressonal
England
Dewey reports Manila defense and squadron strength
Secretary of the Navy sent Congress Admiral Dewey's Hong Kong report dated March. It details available ships under his command and Spanish forces near Manila, noting Ammunition shortages and high insurgent activity. Dewey asserts the squadron could capture Manila in a day and that insurgents number about 5,000 near Manila ready to assist.
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Washington
Senate
Secretary of the Navy
Dewey
Hong Kong
Sws
Manila
Spain
Bituminous coal freight rates to rise April first
The Press reports an April 1 advance of 1 to 3 cents per ton on bituminous coal freight rates and a meeting of bituminous coal carriers soon. The rise will lift production costs by about 25 cents per ton with miners in Cumberland region gaining at least 1s per cent and Clearfield region five cents more. The industry shows strong demand as railroads move more coal and buyers push for speedy shipments. soft coal meanwhile climbs in Boston from 2.50 to 4.50 5 per ton.
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Philadelphia
Cumberland
Clearfield
Boston
Dewey Home Fund Volumes Presented by Officials
Treasurer Roberts and Assistant Secretary Allen delivered to Admiral Dewey the volumes listing Dewey home contributors and a history of fundraising efforts. The presentation at the admiral's home was simple, and Dewey expressed gratitude for the support.
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Washington
Roberts
Allen
Admiral Dewey
Dewey
Admirals Home
Won Inmate Dies by Self Stabbing at City Home
In Philadelphia on January J W P Jennings a long time resident of the vid Fellows home died by self inflicted stabbing with a shoemaker knife. He had suffered rheumatism for some time and his death was ruled a suicide.
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Philadelphia
Jan. J
W. P. Jennings
Vid Fellows
Bryan to Visit Delaware With Evening Address at Grand Opera House
William J. Bryan will visit Wilmington Delaware on Friday January M to deliver an address at the Grand Opera house in the evening. It is likely his only scheduled appearance in Delaware.
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Wilmington
Del
William J. Bryan
Delaware
Grand Opera House
Mr. Bryan
Blanding Beats Latham in Straight Sets at BAA Court
American racquet champion George Blanding defeated world champion Peter Latham on the BAA court in three straight games by scores of 16 9 17. Blanding secured the match today in Boston.
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Boston
Jan
George Blanding
Peter Latham
Trade Treaty With France Confidence in Ratification
Paris officials say there is no truth to Washington reports of opposition to the France United States commercial treaty. They note no doubts in the French chamber of deputies and expect ratification with no delay and the treaty soon in effect.
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Paris
Associated Press
Foreign Office
Washington
London
United States Senate
French Chamber of Deputies
France
United States
Chamber of Deputies
ORGANIZING MINERS RECHARGE EFFORTS AFTER CONVENTIONS
Indianapolis Jan 1 President Mitchell of the United Mine Workers says organizing will resume with vigor after conventions. He views eastern Pennsylvania's anthracite as prime ground and notes Hinztlon area counties contain about 60 000 miners with only about 20 000 organized. He expects expansion into the far West despite potential clashes with the Western Federation of Miners. A dozen national board members arrived with hundreds expected tomorrow and the next day.
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Indianapolis
Mitchell
United Mineworker's
Pennsylvania
Hinzleton
Lugerne County
United Ming Cworkers
Western Federation of Miners
Natonal Board
Lumbermen's Protective Assn Elects Officers in Philadelphia
The Pennsylvania Lumbermen's Protective Association elected officers at its annual meeting in Philadelphia. W. M. Jones of Steelton was named president, B. S. Thomson of Luzerne vice president, T. J. Snowden of Scranton secretary and treasurer. Directors include Heck Allentown and W. M. Sener Lancaster for one year, Emil Guenther Philadelphia and Thomas P. Merritt Reading for two years, with A. J. Grater Norristown and L. S. Ryman Wilkes-Barre as directors for three years. The next meeting is scheduled for July in Wilkes-Barre.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Lumbermen's Protective Association
W. M. Jones
Steelton
Thomson
Luzerne
T. J. Snowden
Scranton
Heck
Allentown
Sener
Lancaster
Emil Guenther
Thomas P. Merritt
Reading
A. J. Grater
Norristown
L. &. Ryman
Wilkes-Barre
Coal in Santiago Showcases Cuban Coal Discovery
In Santiago de Cuba on January 11 business leaders, especially miners, observed a test of dirt-covered coal from the Mayari District. The finding could make Cuban coal highly valuable for ships and steam plants, though current prices at 3s per ton limit domestic use. skeptics doubted Cuban coal's existence. prior tests failed.
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Santiago de Cuba
Mayari
Cuba
Silver Democrats dispute Goebel contests in Illinois line
In Frankfort Kentucky the silver Democrats accuse Colonel Bryan of disapproval of contests led by Groebbel and other Democratic candidates. They claim Bryan wrote to Miickburn discouraging the contests, while National Committeeman Wrey Woodson, who spoke with Bryan in Chicago, denies the charges tonight.
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Frankfort
Jun
Goebel
Bryan
Groebbel
Miickburn
National
Post Office at California Is Robbed of Cash and Stamps
Uniontown Pennsylvania June 11 thieves entered the California post office after midnight breaking the safe or mufe break open and stole about 10 in cash government funds. two thousand two cent stamps of other denominations and some valuable checks and receipts disappeared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uniontown
California
Anti-Imperialist Meeting Draws 500 in Mason City
About 500 people attended a wet and disagreeable anti imperialist meeting in Mason City tonight. Speakers included ex Senator J B Henderson of Missouri ex Governor Boutwell of Massachusetts and Representative Lente of Ohio.
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Washington
Harrisburg Charteres New Corporations
Harrisburg on January 1 saw state officials charter the Bullshead Coal Company in Feranton with capital of $25,000 and the Country Press and Printing Company in Montrose with $8,000 capital.
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Harrisburg
State Department
Bullshead Coal Company
Feranton
Capital
Country Press and Printing Company
Montrose
Capil
Roland Red Reported Doing Well At St Luke's
New York January 11 Roland Red the actor was reported to be doing well in St Luke's hospital tonight according to dispatches from the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Roland Red
St. Luke's Hospital
Inquiry on Philippines Senate debate over Philippine policy
Senator Pettigrew condemns administration for concealing facts about Manila uprising and censorship. Lodge amends to require disclosure of plans against insurgents and prisoner treatment. Hoar and Pettigrew urge separate consideration and full instructions to commissioners. Debates touch on England influence and responsibility for start of the war versus U.S. actions in 1898.
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Washington
Senate
Spooner
Wisconsin
Philippines
Congress
Pettigrew
Benator Hour
Lodge
Naw Department
United States
Manila
Mr. Lodge
Lawton
Sgl
Mr. Pettigrew
Ots
Ohio
Otis
Gale Winner
Catter
South Dakota
Gallinger
Mer. Pettigrew
R. M. Collins
Associated Press
England
Ife
Pet- Uerew
Weather Outlook for Eastern Pennsylvania Friday
Forecast for Friday calls for rain early morning in eastern Pennsylvania then clearing with fair conditions. Saturday expects strong easterly winds turning northwestward as a high pressure pattern develops.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
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Fetterolf
Will
Business Men's League
Molineux
Rudolph Whitthaus
Natal
Newfoundland
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Weat
Clarence Roxello
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Iuation
Latham
Mr. Mitchell
Lumbermen's Association
COAL
Santiago
Roland Reed
MR. Spooner
Hear*s
Mr. Hoar
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