Buller Surprises Boers as British Move on Potgieter Drift
London dispatch reports General Buller’s forces concentrating west of Colenso after surprising the Boers and taking the high ground beyond Potgieter Drift. Methuen shells Boer works in Cape Colony while Gatacre skirmishes near Molteno and French shells Rensburg. Mafeking relief moves under Colonel Plumer as siege worsens. Ladysmith garrison shown heavily tested.
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Cape Colony
Methuen
Gatacre
Molteno
Ladysmith
London
Buller
Potgesters Drift
Colenso
Times
Charles Warren
Woenen
Mafeking
Berchuanaland
Gordon Highlanders
War Office
Northamptonshire
Spearman
Potghters Drift
Mount Allee
Awartzkop
Warren
Turela
Wagon Drift
Foroenkop
Pietermariteburg
Daily Mail
Estcourt
Tugela
Modder River
Methuc
Ceterday
Kimberley
Reinforced Attack on Boer Entrenchments Reported
The account describes an assault from Jacobadal direction with artillery at 2 30 as shells hit Boer positions. The attack targeted the Boer left, continued until sunset with artillery predominating, guards firing longer range volleys on the right, and Acera forces delaying until British return to camp. No British casualties reported. London dispatch notes General Puller making satisfactory progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
Jacobadal
London
The
Daily Mail
Pietermarsterburg
Puller
Byrne disperses Filipinos in dawn clash at Samar
Manila reports Colonel Kibbe with the Forty-eighth Infantry and gunboats sailing to Samar and Leyte. The insurgents under Tagal general Mauricio faced a forceful response after a proposal to avoid arms was rejected. Byrne attacked the camp, scattering fighters and killing thirty, including a general.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Kibbe
Forty-eighth Infantry
Hancock
Samar
Leyte
Iteurgents
Tagal Army
Mauricio
Negros
Paris
Byrne
Lauzon
Bryan's Advice at Cincinnati
Colonel William J. Bryan addressed about 5,000 at Music Hall Cincinnati under the Cincinnati Bimetallic council. He warned farmers and laborers cannot afford to be Republicans and criticized the party's changes. He spoke on money, trusts, and spent much time on the Philippine question, opposing surrender of American lives for Philippine wealth. He proposed independence for the Philippines with U.S. protection, then planned to travel to Washington and New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
William J. Bryan
Music Hall
Cncinnati Bimetallic Council
Lincoln
Boston
Republic
Republican Party
Congress
Philippines
Ile
Washington
New Jersey
New York
Madrid Senate Eyes Peace Treaty and Extradition Agreement
Premier Benot Filvela told the Senate that negotiations with the United States are under way for a realty of peace and friendship and an extradition treaty to resume normal relations. He noted preliminary steps toward a commercial treaty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Senate
Benot Filvela
United States
State Dinner For Seventy Eight At White House
President and Mrs McKinley hosted the diplomatic corps at a state dinner in the White House. Seventy eight covers were laid and the table was arranged in the main corridor due to the large company. The house was decorated and the Marine Band played.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
McKinley
Diplomatic Corps
White House
England Amateur Miles Faces American Pro Pettit in Tuxedo Match
At Tuxedo Park N Y the feature of the club tournament was the bout between E H Miles England amateur champion and Tom Pettit United States pro champion. Pettit won 6-1 6-3 4-6 6-4 after giving Miles 16 at the start.
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Tuxedo
Park, N
Tuxedos Tennis and Recauet Club
E. H. Miles
England
Tom Pettit
America
Pettit
Miles
Blaque
National Guard Muster Out Six Companies of Pennsylvan ia Reg.
General orders from Harrisburg headquarters detail Major David W. Simpson of the Twenty first regiment mustering out companies C Mendville D Warren E Bradford H Sharon and I Erie.
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Harrisburg
National Guard of Pennsylvania
David W. Simpson
Twenty-first Regiment
Mendville
Warren
Bradford
Sharon
Erie
Jersey Dairy Union Elects Officers and Seeks Milk Law
The New Jersey State Dairy Union holds its annual meeting in Trenton and elects officers. It plans efforts to pass a law banning coloring matter in oleomargarine and prohibits preservatives in milk.
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Trenton
N. J
New Jersey State Dairy Union
Johnson heir Mrs Patterson critically ill in Tennessee
A Greenville report says Mrs. M. J. Patterson the sole child of Andrew Johnson is critically ill at her home and not expected to live. She is over eighty years old.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Greenville
M. J. Patterson
Andrew Johnson
Molineux Trial Nears End After Letter Box Testimony
The New York trial of Roland B. Molineux for the murder of Mrs. Katharine J. Adams moves toward closing as Nicholas Heckman, proprietor of a private letter box service, testifies that Molineux used a box under the name H. C. Barnet to receive medicines. Koch also testifies about box engagement and related packages, with cross examination attempting to align him with Harry Cornish. The court prepares for final questions as the case nears its end.
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Heckman
Koch
New York
Roland B. Molineux
Katharine J. Adams
Nicholas Heckman
Molineux
Nashville, Tenn
Colmar
Tennessee
H. C. Barnet
Barnet
Harry Cornish
Weeks
Osborne
Mr. Osborne
J. C. Walsh
Walsh
Necorder Goff
Joseph Koch
H. Cornish
Cornish
H. C. Cornish
Virginia House OKs Jim Crow car bill without dissent
Richmond Virginia January 17 the house of delegates passed the Jim Crow car bill requiring separate railway cars for whites and black with no opposing votes in session today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
House of Delegates
Pardons Board Hears Arguments in Commutation Pleas
In Harrisburg on January 17 the board of pardons heard cases for commutation to life imprisonment including Samuel Meyers of Somerset and Frank Krause of Lehigh. Other matters heard include Barna, Maloney second degree murder and continued cases Houck burglary Cooper organ Ritenour felony Doyle conspiracy. An executive session will consider these and further cases.
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Harrisburg
Board of Pardons
Samuel Peter Meyers
Someredt
Frank J. Krause
Lehigh
Krause
Groman
Meyers
Michael Carney
John Lenhart
Garret
Somerset County
John Barna
Pittsburg
Michael F. Maloney
Allegheny
Samuel Houck
Thomas Cooper
Alegheny
James BE. Ritenour
Westmoreland
John F. Doyle
Philadelphia
William HH. Hotnse
General Wheeler Returns From Philippines to Washington
Washington reports indicate General Wheeler, relieved from duty in the Philippines, is being summoned home for consultation. Health concerns from active service in tropical climate are cited, with possible retirement considerations under discussion by the president and war department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Wheeler
San Francisco
United Mine Workers hold third day meeting in Indianapolis
The United Mine Workers of America met in Indianapolis with about 700 delegates present as John Mitchell chaired. The credentials report noted seating differences among states and delegates not seated were told to report back for settlement. Committees on scale transportation appeals grievances officers reports and tellers were announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
United Mine Workers of America
John Mitchell
P. J. Keenan
Fahrar
Mitchell
Wage advance for Baltimore and Ohio railroad workers
Firemen and train crews across the Baltimore and Ohio system will receive a substantial wage increase dating from January 1. The Pittsburg and Lake Erie management sent notices to division headquarters announcing an average raise of about 10 percent for yardmen and other workers on the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Ohio
Lake Erie
Pension Certificates Listed For Month Across Towns
Washington June 17 pension certificates listed for Philip Lowig Northumberland to 812 Joseph Hackett dead Mymouth to 4 Original widows Maria Smith Johnstown Susan V Weir Adamsville Luzerne 3 minor of Isaiah Ht Edwards Bloomsburg 10 Emma L Levnklecher Wingate Center.
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Washington
Philip Lowig
Northumberland
Joseph Hackett
Mymouth
Maria Smith
Johnstown
Susan V. Weir
Adamsville
Luzerne
Isaiah Ht
Edwards
Bloomsburg
Emma L. Levnklecher
Wingate
Center
Prisoner Overpowers Jailer in Howell County Jail
In West Prnine Missouri on January 17, County Jailer Alfred Henry was overpowered and killed by two prisoners, B Richardson and Ed Grady. The fugitives escaped and locked the door behind them. a $1,000 reward is offered for their capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Prnine
Alfred Henry
Howell County
B. Richardson
Ed Grady
Charter actions filed by state department in Pittsburg region
State department issued charters today for multiple Pittsburgh firms including Pittsburgh Southern Street Railway Company with capital unknown Crescent Manufacturing Company capital $25000 and Pittsburgh Real Estate Company capital $5000 all based in Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
State Department
Pittsburg
Lively Debate in the House Over Gage Sale and Gold Standard
Washington, Jan. 17. The House debated Secretary Gage's sale of the New York custom house with Sulzer charging suppression and Sibley praising Gage. The session covered the Philippine war inquiry, the gold standard vote set for February 1, and Teller's finance speech.
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Mr. Sulzer
New York
Sibley
Gage
Teller
Washington
New York Custom House
Sulzer
Pennsylvania
Grosvenor
Ohio
Committee On Rules
Hepburn c
Cannon
Williams
Senate
United States
Hoar
Mass
Pettigrew
Lodge
Silver Rep
Colo
Will Honor Heroes Memorial Tower At Penn
Provost Harrison of the University of Pennsylvania asks alumni across the United States to submit names and data of those who served in the Spanish American War. The memorial tower will bear the names and serve as the dormitory entrance, costing about 80 thousand dollars, with data cross checked against war department records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Harrison
University of Pennsylvania
General
United States
Spain
Prevont Harrison
War Department
Three Men Arraigned on Election Law Violations in Philadelphia
Samuel R. Markley Frank Taylor alias Pierce and Joseph S Hogan were arraigned in quarter sessions court in Philadelphia. Nine indictments allege violations of election laws in the Twelfth division of the Fifth ward. They pled not guilty to four indictments charging violations. five indictments on conspiracy prompted demurrers from their attorney. Judge Bregg will hear the demurrers Friday. Five other men with warrants for similar offenses remain at large.
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Philadelphia
Samuel R. Markley
Frank Taylor
Alias Pierce
Joseph
Hogan
Fifth Ward
Bregg
Cigarmakers Strike at Dunn & Co. Factory
Boyertown January 17. Four cigar makers were discharged at Dunn & Co.'s cigar factory, triggering a mass walkout by all three hundred workers. The strikers say they will stay out until the four men are reinstated, while the firm maintains the right to hire and discharge as it sees fit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyertown
Dunn & Co
Weather and Trials in Morning News Summary
Rain expected as weather indications lead today. General notes cover Tugela River crossing and Roberts case conclusions with Molineux trial testimony. Northeastern Pennsylvania markets and finances highlighted along with local court opinions and Rees Watkins funeral. Editorials note President Truesdale interview. Ox ford Tunnel accident details and county roundups conclude with coal trade status.
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Tugela River
Roberts
Molineux
Court ruling ties oleomargarine coloring to illegality
Judge Arnold in Philadelphia common pleas court ruled that coloring oleomargarine is a violation of state law. J K Vandye, agent of Oakdale Manufacturing, sold fifty pounds of oleomargarine in original packages. The court held the legislature cannot force coloring but may punish adding color. Vandye was fined $100 plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Arnold
Common Pleas
Commonwealth
J. K. Vandye
Oakdale Manufacturing Company
Providence
R. I
Vandye
State Dairy and Food Commissioner
Vandyke
Seven Bullets Kill Man in Huntingdon Romance Tragedy
In Spruce Creek, Charles Robinson killed John ONeil with a 28 caliber revolver after discovering his wife’s alleged infidelity. Robinson fired seven shots, hitting ONeill in the temple and neck, killing him. he discarded the body in the street and both he and the wife were jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntingdon
John O'Neil
Charles Robinson
Spruce Creek
O'Neil
Robinson
O'Neill
Sale of Stamps Shows Large Increase in 1899
Washington reports a sharp rise in stamp sales for the quarter ended December 31, 1899, with 125,041,675 more articles sold and $2,456,952 more value than a year earlier. Postage due stamps lead in quantity gain, while ordinary stamped envelopes show the highest value increase at four percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Alleged counterfeiters held on U S charges in Towanda
James T. Culver and Adolphus Babcock of Tuscarora township were arrested in Towanda and held on bail for a hearing by United States Commissioner Mix. They face charges of making and passing counterfeit money as part of a suspected organized group flooding the county with bogus dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towanda
James T. Culver
Adolphus Babcock
Tuscarora Township
United States
Mix
Schaefer Edges Morningstar In Balk Line Match
In New York on Jan 17 Jake Schaefer pushes for a 4000 point total against Ora Morningstar in a balk line sandbag contest. Morningstar leads early but Schaefer maintains the advantage with rising scores across both afternoon and evening games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mplay
Jake Schaefer
Ora Morningsetar
Younghicago
Belweter
Morningstar
Schaefer
Achaecter
Senate confirms consuls and postmasters inPennsylvania officials
Washington January 17 the senate confirmed nominations naming consuls including M J Carter at St Johns N F A Wood at Kehl G O L Carte at Patras Greece and A C Yates at Martinique and postmasters in Pennsylvania C Graffian Catasauqua and H L Cooper Edinboro Erie County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
M. J. Carter
Pennsylvania
St. Johns
N. F
A. Wood
Kehl
GO. L. Carte
Pennssylvania
Patras
Greece
A. C. Yates
Virginia
Martinique
Pennnsylvania
C. Graffian
Catasauqua
H. L. Cooper
Edinboro
Erie County
Explosion at Avignaro Kills Thirteen and Wounds Forty
Turin reports thirteen people killed and forty injured by yesterday's dynamite blast at Avignaro, fourteen miles from the city. Authorities investigate the accident and assess casualty figures as rescue operations continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turin
Ti Ie
Avignaro
Steamship Arrivals and Departures at New York
Arrivals include Friesland from Antwerp and Statendam from Rotterdam to New York. Departures include St Paul to Southampton and La Gascogne to Havre and Rotterdam. Also listed are arrivals of St Louis to New York and Rotterdam service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Friesland
Antwerp
St. Paul
Bouthampton
Rotterdam
la Gaucogne
Havre
Statendam
St. Louis
Committee Against Roberts Exclusion Reported in House
A House special committee concludes Brigham H. Roberts of Utah is a polygamist. The panel is split on procedure with the majority recommending exclusion. a minority report favors seating him on prima facie rights and then expulsion. The findings detail Roberts three marriages and public knowledge of polygamy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah
Washington
House of Representatives
Brigham H. Roberts
Mr. Roberts
Littlefield
Maine
de Armond
Missouri
Messie
DeArmond
Roberts
Will Raise the CA and H Campaign Fund
President Henry Burke of the Citizens Convention Association denied Washington rumors that the committee could not redeem its pledge of 100000 dollars for the national campaign. He said there is no fear of failure and the sum will be forthcoming. William K. Elkins was said to have assured Senator Hanna not to worry. Members then proceeded to Washington for the national committee meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Henry Burke
Citizens’ Convention
Washington
National Committee
Hanna
National Campaign Committee
William KE. Elkins
Hannay
Citizens' Committee
U S Trade Hits Records in 1899 Exports Rise Sharply
The United States exported merchandise valued at 1,275,480,401 dollars in 1899, up 10,400,75 from the prior year, marking the largest twelve month total in history. Imports reached 799,341,120 dollars, up 16,408,727 and near the 1805 peak. The annual balance of trade favored the U S by 475,652,021 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Philadelphia Exposition Plans Reviewed by Subcommittee
Washington January 17 The Republican national executive committee sub committee reviewed Philadelphia exposition building plans with the architect. Several changes were suggested and no further meeting will be held until these are completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jan
Republican National Executive Committees
Philadelphia Exposition
Weather Forecast for Eastern Pennsylvania News
Washington weather forecast notes rain on Thursday and fair conditions Friday for eastern Pennsylvania. Strong easterly winds are expected with gales along the coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pennsylvania
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gen. Buller
Spearman's Farm
Bryan
Jersey Dairymer
Mest
Mrs. Patterson II
Recorder
Mr. Heckman
Meyers and Krause
General Wheeler
United Mine Workers
Pennsylvania Pensions
Custom House
Be.ore
Northeastern
Financial and Commercial
Superior Court
Rees Watkins
Truesdale
Oxford Tunnel
West
Scranton
RB. H. Roberts
Louisa Smith
Delia Dibble
Agust
Gome
Celia Dibble
Margaret C. Shipp
Ca&h
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