British Guns Heard at Ladysmith and Relief Hopes Rise
Reports from Spearman's Camp and London describe advancing British forces near Ladysmith with Lord Dundonald leading mounted troops west of Acton Homes. Buller plans a combined attack as a long wagon train arrives and the relief of Ladysmith appears imminent.
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Ladysmith
Lord Dundonald
Acton Homes
Buller
London
Stock Exchange
Warren
Ceneral Buller
War Office
Spearman
Cornet Heilhiun
Durban
Sir Charles Warren
Chieveley
Kopjes
Fenian Plot Alleged by Times From Secret Circulars
The Times reports a revival of Fenian activity with extracts from a secret circular and September U.S. conferences between Cronite and anti Cronite leaders. It reproduces a Nov 20 circular urging volunteers to act as England faces Transvaal tensions, claiming a plot to isolate Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Times
United States
England
Transvaal
the Times
Bank Robbery Disrupts Silver Lake Bank in Kosciusko County
At midnight the Commercial Bank in Silver Lake was robbed by five men using nitro glycerine to blast the safe. They shot at citizens as they fled toward North Manchester on a handcar. William Price was injured while attempting to intervene. one robber shouted I am shot but escaped with the others as a posse pursues the gang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
Ind
Commercelal Bank
Silver Lake
Kosciusko County
North Manchester
William Price
Re-election of Indianapolis Officials Clarified
In Indianapolis on January I John Mitchell and W Pearce were re elected as present and secretary respectively of the United Workers exclamation.
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Indianapolis
Jan
John Mitchell
W. (. Pearce
United Workers
Will J McConnell Dead Temperance Lecturer Expires in Philadelphia
Will J McConnell of Cleveland Ohio a famed temperance advocate died in Philadelphia after four years of morphine addiction He was found unconscious in Greens hotel then taken to a hospital where doctors could not save him His son was murdered four years earlier by the brother in law in Allegheny City prompting suspicions of his drinking and drug use even as he continued to lecture
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Philadelphia
Tan
Will J. Mc Connell
Cleveland
Ohio
Green's
Contol
McvVonnell
Allegheny City
German Seizures Stir Debates in Reichstag Over British Ships
In Berlin the Reichstag opened a debate on Herr Moeller's interpellation about British seizure of German steamers. Moeller pressed for neutral rights and compensation, while Count Von Buelow urged an international agreement to protect neutrals and protest improper actions. The session drew cheers as ministers defended Germany's stance and demanded restraint from Britain.
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Berlin
Reichstag
Herr Moeller
Germany
Great Britain
United States
Spain
Great Tritain
Count von Buelow
London
England
Court von Buelow
General von Podbielski
Imperial Postmaster General
In Honor of the Deweys Musical at McLean Home
John K. McLean hosted a refined musicale at his street home in Washington in honor of Admiral and Mrs. Dewey. Mrs. Dewey’s illness kept her indoors and the admiral left early. guests still enjoyed performances by Metropolitan Opera figures and the Symphony Orchestra. The gathering included cabinet members and a large social circle.
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Washington, Jan
John K. McLean
Prosecution Advances as Trial Focuses on Ink and Witnesses
New York report on the Molineux trial notes the prosecution did not rest. Handwriting expert William Hagen will chemically analyze ink on disputed Barnet letters. Dr. Douglass maintains Barnet died from mercury poisoning, while questions probe the powder sent by mail. Dr. Smith offers metallurgical views on mercurial poisoning in the Barnes case.
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New York
Roland B. Molineux
William F. Hagen
Troy
H. C. Barnet
Beernealee
Weeks
Reamnan Douglas
Osborne
Douglass
Barnet
Andrew H. Smith
Barnes
Fear Of A Strike Hits Wilkes Barre Coal Towns
Unease grips miners and local business leaders in Wilkes Barre and nearby coal towns amid rumors of a general strike. Younger miners threaten action after a blank response to earlier provocations, with Susquehanna Coal at Nant Coke and a Delaware and Hudson pit seeing separate walkouts seeking about a 20 percent wage rise. The Delaware and Hudson workers act independently, not as United Mine Workers members.
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Wilkes-Barre
Susquehanna Coal Company
Nanticoke
Delaware and Hudson Company
United Mine Workers
Fire destroys Harris home in Williamsport
The suburban residence of inventor Charles R. Harris burned completely last night in Williamsport. Loss estimated at 50,000 dollars, with 26 dollars in clothing saved. The family escaped by rope from a bedcloth roof, leaping to the porch then ground, with no injuries reported.
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Williamsport
Charles RF. Harris
Ice gorge on Susquehanna threatens rail line at Glen Union
Look Haven Pa Jan 19 The ice in the West Branch of the Susquehanna shifted from Clearfield last night to Surveyors run and gorged. The river is clear from Kurthaus to Glen Union where ice piles eight feet high for four miles endangering Philadelphia and Erie railroad tracks. From Glen Union to West Branch city the ice is intact.
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Look Haven
Weat
Clearfield
Surveyors Run
Lce
Kurthaus
Glen Uaion
Philadelphia and
Erle
Glen Union
Cgilen Union
Fire Destroys Cars and Quarters in Bridgeport
A blaze at Turnum and Madley winter quarters in Bridgeport tonight destroyed eleven cars including two sleepers the Buffalo Girl show buffet car and Balloy s private car along with nearby laborer quarters causing substantial loss estimates.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Jan. W
Turnum & Madley
Huo
Balloy
Bryan’s Capitol Visit Draws Political Leaders
William J. Bryan attended events at the capitol today and met leaders from his party in both the senate and house wings, according to reports from Landers Washington.
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Washington
William J. Bryan
Capitol
Hig Party
Senate
House
German Bark Marie Seized by Pelorus Near Inyak
The German bark Marie from Australia carrying flour for the Transvaal government was captured as a prize by the British cruiser Pelorus near Inyak Delagon bay and sent to Durban with a prize crew aboard. Word from Lorenzo Marques confirms the cargo landed and in owners’ hands. Status of Beatrice and Mashona cargoes remains unclear.
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Marie
Australia
Transvaal
Pelorus
Inyak
Delagon Bay
Durban
Washingdonian
Maria
Choate
Lorenzo Marques
Beatrice
Mashona
Murder of Bergen Family Shocks North Brookfield
Martin Bergen, catcher for the Boston National League team, killed his wife and two children at his North Brookfield home and then died by suicide. Neighbors found the bodies after a violent morning, with an axe used on the mother and boy and a razor on the girl and Bergen. Officials note possible insanity and reference his erratic behavior with the team last season.
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North Brookfield
Mass
Martin Bergen
Boston
Bereen
Mia
Bergen
Michael Bergen
Hves
Wilkes-Barre
Pittsburg Club
Lewistown Club
Kansas City Club
Sealee
North Brooksield
A. H. Beden
Boston Baseball Corporation
Mr. Foden
Martin
Mr. Roden
Senate Republicans in caucus over official force
Washington Jan. 14 The Republicans of the senate held a nearly two hour caucus on the reorganization of the senate official force. No conclusion was reached and the caucus adjourned until Wednesday next.
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Washington
Senate
Embezzlement Charge Nets Milwaukee Man in New York
New York authorities arrest Jeroy W. Secor of Milwaukee on charges of embezzling 17.00 dollars from Goodrich Transportation Company. The case centers on the alleged theft while Secor was employed by the Milwaukee firm.
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New York
Jeroy W. Secor
Goodrich Transportation Company
Milwaukee
Still Scattering the Filipinos Still Scattering the Filipinos
Washington dispatch summarizes General Otis reports from Panay and surrounding areas. Hughes fights through western Panay mountains capturing rifles and cannon, burning insurgent barracks, while MacArthur details additional captures, casualties, and the retreat of insurgent forces. Forces move eastward toward Batangas and Lemery as operations continue in Manila and surrounding provinces.
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Hughe
Panay
Schwan
Manila
Hughes
San Jose de Buena Vista
San Joaquin
Panayith
Antique
Muna
Silbalom
San Jose
Olle
MacArthur
Thiriy
Flore Bhitiea
Mantinug
McRune
Corm
Mescurto
Calan
Sullivan
Ideutemint Moule
Malolos
van Horn
Ladrones
Santa Cruz
Mabalacat
Hison
McRae
Bates
Bewan
Batangas
Wheaton
Lemery
Tan
Fatangas
Calamba
Young
Viran
Robbe
Randolph Merit
Helena
Nashville
Albany
Satar
Leyete
Weather and War News Across Regions
Weather outlook predicts rain today across the northeastern area. Military notes report guns heard near Ladysmith as the Relief Column moves. Other items cover American dispersion of Filipino forces, South African War views, and the endgame of the Molineux Cane prosecution. Local sections include census prep, bowling talk, Bellelou k stories, and Sunday lessons.
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Ladysmith
Senator Hole
Molineux Cane
Plague Outbreak Expands as Doric Arrives in San Francisco
The Doric reports six deaths since leaving Honolulu raising the current outbreak total to 28. Health officials hold 16 cases. Honolulu's Chinatown is being burned to stamp out the disease as officials race to contain the plague.
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Doric
Honolulu
San Francisco
China
Dorle
Beacom Declines to Prepay School Funds
Harrisburg January 14 State Treasurer Beacom replies to ex Representative C Ty son Kratz stating he will seek mandamus to settle whether next year’s public schools fund is based on 5 100 000 or five million as Governor Stone fixed. He will not promise payment after June 1 nor foretell treasury status four or five months ahead as his term ends in May. He argues his duty is to pay the appropriation due for the present school year and that ends his power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Beacom
C. Tyson Kratz
Norristown
Stone
Schaefer
Kratz
Schaefer Morningstar Cue Duel Near 300 Points
In New York Jan 2 play continued in the Jimme talk line handicap match Jacob Schaefer aimed toward 300 against Morningstar of Chicago Beniefer in the afternoon ran a 17 and in the evening a 24 high run The scores show Morningstar and Schaefer battling through both sessions with totals near 2000 for the combined events.
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New York
Jacob Schaefer
Ife
Ora
Morningstar
Chicago
Beniefer
Schaefer
Nieh
Behaefer
Senator Clarke’s Case in Senate Bribery Inquiry Advances Witnesses
Washington hearing before the senate privileges and elections committee adds witnesses including Cooney Butler Warren and Cason. Warren testified Clarke sought votes for 10000 with a fixed outcome. Warren resigned from the Methodist ministry amid scandal rumors. Cason described being paid 5000 for expenses and later 600 for professional services as Clarke’s agent discussed influencing Mareyes for Clarke’s U.S. Senate vote.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
Clarke
Montana
Rector
Cooney
E. C. Butler
Warren
Montana House of Representatives
Cason
Rev. Warren
Helena
Mureyes
Mareyes
United States Senate
Chirke
Oregon
COLLIERS TIED UP AFFECTING COAL SHIPMENTS
Colliers in Philadelphia and Reading transport fleet are idle for the first time in 26 years due to coal delivery delays. Ships and barges wait thirty days for cargoes as car shortages slow seaboard coal movement. Freight to New England ports remains $1.40 to $2 per ton while shippers await a March coal surge.
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Philadelphia
Jan. W
Tidewater
Philadelphia and
Reading
Seaboard
New England
Congressman in Quarantine at Washington Jan 16
Congressman and Mrs Alexander of Buffalo New York placed in quarantine in their apartment after Mrs Alexander’s maid is found to have smallpox. The maid was moved to a hospital. no evidence that the representative or his wife contracted the illness.
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Washington, Jan
Alexander
Buffalo
N. Y
Hale asserts broad sympathy for Boers in South African war
In Washington on January 19 Senator Hale declares nine tenths of Americans sympathize with the Boers and that Britain is waging a war he calls a blow to human liberty. He contrasts English and American views and urges directing a diplomatic information request to the president. Morgan then speaks briefly on the financial bill.
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South Africa
Mr. Morgan
Senate
Washington
Mr. Hale
Itep
Mrr. Allen
Transvaal
Great Britain
Mr. Halfour
House of Commans
Hale
Winewal
Allen
Spooner
Rep
Wis
Morgan
Dem
Ala
Pension bill passed amid attacks on pensions officials
The pension appropriation bill carrying 2420 was approved by the House in Washington. Critics from My.urtha to Norton charged the pensions administration with lack of liberty. Mirvin was defended by members from both parties. A rider allowed the commissioner to withhold attorney fees if cases were not personally supervised by the attorneys.
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Woshington
Jan
Commissioner of Pensions
My.urtha
Kates
Norton
Roblnsen
Tadhoa
McMahon
Pennsylvania
Ballot Box Cases Move Toward Trial in Philadelphia
Demurrers to the indictment against Hamuel Marke Frank Taylor and Joseph Hogan over ballot law violations in Philadelphia’s Twelfth division were withdrawn. The defendants pleaded not guilty to all charged offenses and will stand trial January 20 before Judge Bregg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Jan. i
Hamuel I. Marke Fev
Frank Taylor
Joseph
Hogan
Lowa
Connect
Cod
Bregg
Triad
Jane Wary
Bill to extend US customs to Puerto Rico proposed
Representative Payne of New York introduced a bill in the house to extend US customs laws to Puerto Rico and make it a customs district. The measure aims for free trade with the United States, saying it would aid the island without harming American industries.
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Washington
Payne
New York
Ways
United States
Puerto Rico
United Bites
Insular
Flewne
Weather Outlook for Eastern Pennsylvania Weekend
Weather forecast for eastern Pennsylvania calls for rain Saturday then fair, early Sunday with clear skies later. Fresh southeasterly winds are expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pennsylvania
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Evers
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London Times
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THE
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Molineux
Charles H. Harris
West Branch Ice Gorge
Bryan
Landers
Thurelay
Philippines
War Department
Otis
General
Northeastern
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West
Scranton
Bellelouk
Cials
MR. Beacom
Mr. Kratz
Senator Clarke
Colliers
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