Great Battle Continues As British Forces Press Boers
London reports General Buller making substantial progress at Spearmans Camp with Warren’s column forcing Boers from three positions. British brigades advance on uphill ground as Hart and Clery push 1000 yards, while censorship limits new details. Casualty lists grow but officials express cautious confidence in Buller’s maneuver against larger Boer forces.
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Buller
London
War Office
Spearmans
Warren
Hart
Clery
Heers
Nordenfeldts
Lenden
Muller
Redvers Buller
Tugel
Pot
Bitters
Charles
Ceorge White
Ladysmith
Buller'a
Kelly
Kenny
Gatacre
Bosmead Junction
Durban
Natal
Spearmans Camp
Spienkop
Roberts Case to Be Feature in House This Week
Washington January 21 The Roberts case dominates Congress with a clash between majority and minority over seating Brigham H Roberts Utah Mormon representative-elect The majority seeks exclusion while the minority supports seating and expulsion if warranted The House plans two to three days of debate with Roberts defending himself Tuesday and possible expulsion vote thereafter Senate speechmaking follows with proposals on the Quay contest and Samoan treaty frozen in executive session
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Washington
Brigham H. Roberts
Utah
Cme
Roberts
Ques
Oberts
Congress
Littlefield
Maine
Dewarmond
Missouri
House
District of Columbia
Hobart
Senate
Cockrell
Daniel
Allen
Pritchard
North Carolina
Turner
Joss
United States
Puerto Rico
Philippine Archipelago
McEmery
Penrose
Quay
Jones
Arkaneus
Hait
Arkansas
Danes Send 12000 Boxes Butter to British Soldiers
A Danish farmer committee sent 12 000 boxes of butter to the Prin Tom of Wales for British troops in South Africa. The gift was accepted in the name of the sick and wounded and a complimentary message was returned ending with a phrase about it being a present from Danish women.
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London
Wales
South Africa
Lenmurk
Lynching of Two Men in Fort Lee Kansas Jail Yard
George Elsbee and Ed Meeks, half brothers from Kansas City, were hanged in the county jail yard after being convicted of murder of Leopold Echinger, a young German farmer, in October near Fort Lee. Authorities were surprised. bodies were left hanging from the twelves.
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Fort Lee
Kan
George Elsbee
Ed Meeks
Kansas City
Leopold Echinger
Arrival and departure of Charles Ko Maecrum in Home
Charles Ko Maecrum, former United States coent Pretoria, arrived here yesterday and left today for Pariy. The brief note records his movements through Home with no further details.
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Charles Ko Maecrum
United States Coent Pretoria
Hiere
Pariy
Accident to Kendall in Kentucky
Amos Kendall who was wanted for the killing of Eugene Cassell in this county two weeks ago was struck by a freight train at Bowling Green yesterday. Both legs were amputated and Kendall, who will likely die, remains uncooperative. Officers had hoped Kendall had been shot in the legs by Cassell before the killing, but the accident removes that possibility.
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Lexington
Amos Kendall
Eugene Cassell
Bowling Green
Kendall
Cassell
Kendal
Deaths of a Day
A chaotic list notes several notable deaths: Richard B. Blackmore, novelist, born Longworth Berks Island London January 2, died in London. Francis Paul Charles, Duke of Teck, husband of Princess Mary Adelaide, died at White Lodge Richmond Park aged 63. Horace B Chamberlain, prominent Philadelphia merchant, died after pneumonia aged mid 60s. Revs J Henry Sharpe and other clergy are listed among the deceased with brief biographical details.
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Richard Bd. Blackmore
Longworth
Berks
T Isla
London
Francis Paul Charles Jewis Alexander
Duke of
Horace Bhamberlain
Pneumonion
Affion
Chenango County
N. Y
Joseph PL Chamberlain
Joseph Smith
Philadelphia
J. Henry Bharpe
Dr. Sharpe
Cadiz
Ohio
Washington College
Washington and Jefferson
Fifteenth Regiment
Pennsylvania Volunteer Ecayalry
Weelimn Theological Dominary
Allegheny
Davis rides on a special to Pretoria in Transvaal
Webster Davis United States assistant secretary of the interior arrives in Taurengs on his way to Pretoria. The Transvaal government informs him President Kruger's saloon carriage will convey him to Pretoria amid speculation abroad over any official mission.
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Kruger
Pretoria
Webster Davis
Lourenzo
Mir Davis
Washington
London
Davis
McKinley
Transvaal
Eyre Murder Mystery Solved By Found Body On Delaware Current
The body of Chester Pa man George B Eyre was found on Raccoon Island in the Delaware river opposite Chester revealing a head wound and tied feet suggesting murder. A key to his Alpha Hout club locker was found. foul play suspected and an inquest set for tomorrow as James Pierce faces separate charges.
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Philadelphia
George B. Eyre
Chester
Eyre
Raccoon Island
Delaware River
John Carney
Owlock
Bridgeport
N. Z
Heccoon Island
Alpha Hout Club
Cheater
James Pierce
Asplit
Ball
Battle with the Yaquis reported near Maccoyata
News from the south says General Lorenso Torres engaged the Yaquis at Maccoyata on Thursday. He reportedly killed over 200 and captured 500. Father Beltran and several sisters of charity, held by the Yaquis for six months, were rescued and are with General Torres. The victory is expected to scatter the Yaquis and end the war.
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Nogales
Arizona
Mexico Earthquake Causes Widespread Damage and Injuries
News reports from January reveal a powerful earthquake striking Guadalajara and Colima with severe property damage and many injuries. In Colima seven people died and sixty were injured as residents fled into the streets while the City of Mexico reported lighter damage and intact bridges.
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City of
Mexico
Guadalajara
Colima
Siate
Tenlmata
Priest Criticizes Cardinal Over War Letter
Rev Father Patrick OBrien of Good Shepherd denounces Cardinal Vaughan in a public letter replying to an open letter on the Transvaal war. He argues Catholic teaching condemns unjust wars and says England may err, urging readers not to equate church doctrine with government action.
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Toledo
Patrick O'Brien
Good Shepherd Church
Remy
Herbert
Vaurhen
Westminster
London
Transvaal
England
Goldicra
Cuban editor shoots Gibara official in Cuba
Washington reports Assistant Secretary Meiklejohn received Col T H Biles account of Collector Jease W. Smith of Gibara shot by Cuban editor Cunnidaty of Las Clarides newspaper. Smith died after leg amputation. body not to be sent to the United States at public expense. Smith served in the Spanish American War. lived in New Orleans.
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Washington
Meiklejohn
T. H. Biles
Commissary Department
Cubat
Jease W. Smith
Gibara
Cunnidaty
Las Clarides
Piles
Smith
Custom House
War Department
Havana
Bliss
Biles
United States
Stolth
Spain
United States Volunteer Infantry
New Orleans
Victory for insurgents near Lipa ambush
The escort of fifty men from Company C Thirteenth Infantry led by Lieutenant Ralston, mostly convalescents, was ambushed by insurgents who fired from three sides. The pack train with twenty two horses and their packs were captured after Americans abandoned the train. Reinforcements arrived later.
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Manila
Ralston
Lipa
Hopital
Two More Girls Escape From New Jersey Industrial School
Two additional girls escaped from the New Jersey state industrial school for girls in Trenton tonight, bringing the total to fifteen escapees in recent months. Eleven of the escapees have been recaptured.
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Trenton
N. J
Hieven
Osteen
Arnot Striker At Large After Slung Shot Incident
William Twomay, the Arnot striker, nearly killed John Brennan, a non union miner, with a stone from a slung shot. Brennan was struck in the toggylee and is reported improved tonight. Twomay remains at large and is believed to be hiding near Arnot.
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Wellaboro
Pau
William Twomay
Arnot
John Brennan
Brennan
Toggylee
Weather and World News Digest Highlights
Brief weather notes and world events are summarized. Pro-Boer meeting activity appears alongside seismic reports from Mexico and a forecast for the congressional week. Local notes touch on a sermon by Rev. A J Smith and various county items.
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South Africa
Wrehington
Mexico
Barthquakes
Congress
Desperate waiteress dies in Birmingham fire and self harm
Mary White a restaurant waitress in Birmingham on January 21 attempted to commit suicide with laudanum then set fire to her clothing with a kerosene lamp. She was fatally burned after self immolation and died as a roommate intervened. She had a history of ill health and had threatened suicide before.
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Birmingham
Ala
Mary White
Americans in Paris Hold Seventh Annual Chamber Dinner
The American Chamber of Commerce in Paris celebrated its sixth annual dinner at Restaurant Bonvalet with 150 members and guests including U S Consul General Gowdy and Prof Benjamin D D Woodward. Honorary Legion of Honor was presented to Henry Peartree for his leadership. Growdy cited 1899 Paris exports up 31 4 million francs from 1898 and 62 374 000 francs from 1894 amid a push for broader American goods sales. A reciprocity treaty ratification was urged. officers elected: President Henry Peartree Vice President George Amant Treasurer B I Shoninger Secretary Francis Kimbes Honorary Director John K Growdy.
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Paris
American Chamber of Commercce
Bonvalet
United States
John K. Gowdy
Benjamin D.D. Woodward
Horace Porter
Henry Peartree
Growdy
France
George Amant
B. I, Shoninger
Francis Kimbes
John K. Growdy
Guam Tariff Proposed After Cuba and Puerto Rico Rates
The Navy Department has drafted a tariff for Guam based on Cuba and Puerto Rico schedules. Plans to adopt Philippine tariffs for the island were abandoned due to minimal changes and Spanish bias. The same framework may be used for Tutuila, with these measures seen as temporary until Congress acts.
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Washington
Navy Department
Guam
Cuba
Puerto Ricra
United States
Spain
Tutuila
Congress
Death of Ex Judge Schoch In Stroudsburg News Card
Ex Judge Schoch aged 81 died at his Stroudsburg home. He became editor and publisher of the Jeffersonian in 1840 and served continuously as the newspaper's chief. A longtime Republican, he supported the Quay faction. The veteran editor had been in good health until two weeks ago.
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Stroudsburg
Pau
Dan
Schoch
United States
Jeffersonian
Quay
Boers Dinner in Washington Praised as Freedom Fight
Washington audience packs the grand opera house as Congressmen Sulzer Senator Mason and other leaders denounce British policy in South Africa. Speakers liken Boer resistance to 1776 independence and urge American sympathy and aid to the South African patriots including support for Red Cross efforts.
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Washington
Sulzer
Mason
Grand Opera House
Great Britain
Congress
Silage
United Irish Societies
van Sleelen
Orange Free State
New York
M. BP. T. Morean
Ancient
Order of Hibernians
Congressman Sulzer
England
Therry
Humanity
Red Cros
Poland
Senator Mason Promises Support for Liberty in Transvaal
Senator William J. Mason speaks on Sunday night about liberty and the Transvaal struggle. He criticizes monarchists for long prayers and promises from afar and argues the Boers are right but need aid. The address ends with a note of aid to the Boers and a continuation on another page.
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William J. Mason
Fends
Transvaal
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