No Hope for Ladysmith in British War Effort
London reports grim military analysis as General Buller’s campaign stalls Ladysmith relief is abandoned and plans shift to the Free State. Critics urge immediate strategic change and possible compulsory service amid rising casualties and troop mobilization.
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Buller
Ladysmith
London
Emith
Natal
Free State
Ladwremith
Llere
Lee
Fredericksburg
Pugela
Thengela
Wade
St. Jamohitetto
Nowth Africa
Cuba
Merten
Visit of Steyn and Fischer to Transvaal Leader
Prevavia's President Steyn and A Fischer of the Orange Free State executive council arrived this morning and were welcomed at the railway station by President Kyruser. They toured to the presidential residence amid cheers as Volkvetem officials praised courage amid the ongoing struggle.
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Orange Free State
Transvaal
Prevavia
Steyn
Orange Free Muete
A. Fischer
Executive Council
Kyruser Amether
Volkvetem
Bryan Visits East And Addresses Audience Across States
The article notes William Jennings Bryan and Rep Lente touring the East, including Pawtucket and New York, with Bryan praising the Chicago platform and advocating a financial system independent of foreign influence. He criticizes McKinley era policy and comments on South Africa, London, and monetary reform.
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Providence
WMDL
Williem
Z. Pryan
Lente
Ome
New York
Pawtucket
New Miaven
Mayer
New Tinyghendpiri
Torr Cole Vigan
Ak Pawtucket
Iirvan
Lance Auditoriuum
Hevun
Withly Moyer
John 4
Futumenald
Eatonel
Prawn
Chicago
United States
Bryan
Monetary Commission
McKinley
London
South
Spanish Major Rescued Report From War Department
War Department dispatch reports Mandl, Jim 28, as an observer who saw Major Rockefeller in Northern Zambos. Anujutant degerial Washington rescued Apanieh who claimed the Major was present. Dow. by Another Bpanksh offer in Bowtheria Lavon notes a shot thieamo but no salvage details are available.
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Washington
War Department
Mandl
Jim
Anujutant
Degerial
Apanieh Made
Rockefeller
Zambos
Dow
Bowtheria
Lavon
Dam Creates Rush to Advance Credits in City Funds
In Philadelphia a new system will move ahead with funding changes set to take effect in April. Officials warn of a near term impact as about seven thousand residents are expected to adjust to the updated rates and schedules.
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Philadelphia
Death by choking shocks Wilkes-Hurre town
In Wilkes-Hurre on January 2, Cinveree Branten aged 4 at Witgetun died after a piece of meat lodged in his windpipe during supper. Medical attempts failed and he expired before aid could reach him.
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Wilkes-Hurre
Miss Goulds Generosity at Berea College Fund
New York report says Rev William Goodel Froet, Berea College president, announced Micwhelen MM Could donated toward the 0 080 fund for the college and that half the amount is already subscribed.
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New York
William Goodel Froet
Berea College
Micwhelen MM. Could
President McKinley Birthday Observance Noted
Washington January 29 President McKinley is 57 years old today born at Niles Trumbull County Ohio January 29 He received many congratulatory telegrams and messages from supporters and officials in tribute to the anniversary
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Wiehington
McKinley
Niles
Trumbull County
Republican Policy on Territories and Philippines
Washington reports outline a cautious stance toward Puerto Rico and the Philippines. The administration favors controlling dependencies without making them U S territories, awaiting Supreme Court guidance and avoiding precedents that affect Cuba and the Philippines. Congress action remains uncertain pending constitutional rulings and tariff considerations.
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Washington
Philippines
Spooner
Congress
United States
Osha
Piedtey Hive
Hile
Marshall
Tutula
Supreme Court
Puerto Rico
Philip-piies
Cuba
Phillippines
Hummel Sentenced for Child Enticement
Piel hia Jian a 28 year old of Ficstent was sentenced to eighteen months in the Karsten penitentiary for enticement of a minor. Arma Erxleben of this city got seven fourteen months for labor in the chilld. Anta Belliling of South Bethiode testified that Hummel brought her to the city and placed her in a woman's home. Several other minor girls testified.
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Piel Hia
Jian
Cleevee Hunmel
Ficstent
Karsten
Arma Erxleben
Citv
Larbor
Anta Belliling
Bethiode
Hiuweme
Senate to Take Up Miraille Bene Treaty
The Senate will consider the Miraille Bene Treaty after a briefing by Livit, chair of the questions committee, during the executive session. A vote on the treaty was approved earlier in the session and awaits further discussion.
Charters Granted Amid Mixed Industrial Grants
The state department announced charters issued to several firms including American Lee Camps of Philadelphia and Mittin Natural Gas Co of Duquesne. Wilkes-Barre saw Osteopathic Real Estate Co granted with capital of $1,000.
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Harrishare
Etate Department
American Lee Camps
Philadelphia
Capital Lou
Mittin Natural Gas Company
Duquesne
Capital 1000
Osteopathic Real Kstate Company
Wilkes-Barre
Capital
Molineux Trial Postponed in Murder Case
New York on January 2 reports the murder trial of Roland Dr. Molineux for the death of Katherine J. Adame was postponed again to Thursday due to the continued illness of Juror Brown.
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Molineux
New York
Roland DR. Molineux
Katherine J. Adame
Brown
Pension Certificates Issued Under Law
Washington Jen reports issuance of pension certificates dated under law in Boston Athens and Bradford. Names include Emima JL Gallup and Howketon. The item notes certificates issued and refers to measures of merit and correction, with limited readable details.
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Washington
Jen
Eteration
Iereste—Amerit I Boeton
Athens
Hradford
Grheinal
Deposition of Chinese Emperor Sparks Regional Tension
Shanghai reports say Emperor Kwangkeu has been deposed sparking official and mercantile unease in the Yangtse valley. Some sources claim restoration within a year, while foreign papers debate the fate and partition of China and warn Western powers to stay vigilant. No official confirmation of the emperor’s death has reached Washington.
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Kwangkeu
Yang-tse Valley
St. Petersburg
China
Novosti
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Ching
Resalja
Nuesin
Ohio
Europe
England
Washington
State Department
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Legation
Weather bureau reorganization sparks House debate
Washington January 29 a bill to reorganize and improve the weather service prompts sharp partisan clash over pension provisions and a test vote. The debate centers on secretary Dives inquiry and expected committee actions while lawmakers renew scrutiny of naval vessel licensing and quota enforcement.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Witeh
Geovision
Pension Roths
Tulay Killeh
Ale Hichardson
Tenn
Mir. Suber
New York
Ghote
Devine
Abe
Danielle
Filipino Barbarity Reported Murder of Soldiers in Philippines
Watertown news reports a letter from Twenty‑sixth Infantry soldiers missing at Calling, Mindanao Island. Three men William Dugan Denis Le Hayes and Michael Traces were found murdered in a coconut grove near Calino with throats cut and rifles belts taken. The victims are identified as members of Company B 1 Second Battalion. Tracy hailed from Ithaca New York.
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Watertown
Standard
Tolle
Manay Island
William Dugan
Denis le Hayes
Michael Traces
Calling
Hughes
Twenty- Sixth
Calino
Tracy
Ithaca
N.Y
Raid on Chinatown Leaves City in Shock
Philadelphia police raided Chinatown last week, resulting in the death of May DiBliglair, a Chinese woman tied to a long-running family. Seven opium dens and gambling houses were visited. forty Chinese inmates were arrested along with one white man and all women were released. Prosecution charges include opium selling and maintaining disreputable houses. Suspected proprietors are held for trial in bail amounts of 800 dollars while inmates face 500 dollars bail.
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Philadelphia
Dan
May Dibiglair
Chinatown
Wu Pulice
Peace Society asks U S mediation for Britain and Germany
The American Peace Society directors urge President to offer good offices and mediation to Great Britain and Germany. The appeal rests on the Hague conference pledge that civilised nations support mediation to settle disputes.
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Heston
The
American Peace Society
Mehneley
United States
Great Britain
Traumsvadl
Hague
Medal for Miss Gould in Congress Bill
Mr Driggs of New York introduced a bill today to award Helen Miller Gould a gold medal for patriotic service during the war with Spain. The measure aims to recognize her support and efforts in aiding the nation.
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Jan
Mr. Driggs
New York
Congress
Helen Miller Gould
Spala
McPartland KOed by Matthews at Hercules Club
New York report notes Jan fight where Kid McPartland was knocked out in the first round by Matty Matthews at the Hercules Athletic Club in Ureaklun taniehe.
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New York
Jan
Kid McPartland
Matty Matthews
Hercules Athletic Club
Ureaklun Taniehe
Boer Volunteers Sought Despite No Pay Promise
Consul General Dr. Pierce in New York relays a letter from Hendrick Mutler of the Orange Free State stating volunteers may go at their own risk, with no government pay or engagement assured. Applicants must be vouched for, pass via Legium Bary, and be admitted through a recognized Red Cross or proven by private backers if paid.
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New York
Charles DR. Pierce
Orange Free State
Hendrick Mutler
Netherhitnla
the Hague
America
Leyds
Transvaal Republic
Drieswell
South Africa
Deligun Bary
Red Cross Society
Maud Gonne Arrives in New York to Promote Boer Cause
Miss Maud Gonne arrives aboard La Normandie in New York and says she will stay a month to advocate for the Boers. She plans meetings to arouse American sentiment, comparing the Boer struggle to Ireland’s fight for independence and urging support.
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New York
Maud Gonne
Joan of Arc
Itavre
Miss Gonne
Ireland
la Normandie
France
Germany
Toelland
America
Kennan Sees Russian India Movement As Harassment Plot
Chicago January 21 George Kennan noted explorer writer and expert on Russia said Russia’s troop moves to the Indian border likely show no serious aim at India and may simply reflect a wish to harass England for other purposes rather than an imperial push.
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George Kennan
England
Chicago
Russia
India
Francis Mendricks Nominated as State Insurance Superintendent
Governor Roosevelt forwards the name of Francis Mendricks of Byravuse to Albany to succeed Lotsr Payn as state superintendent of insurance in a June S-A feature.
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Payn
Albany
Jun. S
Francis Mendricks
Byravuse
Roosevelt
Lots R. Payn
Surance
Transatlantic Passenger Movements From Hamburg and New York
Inbound and outbound passenger traffic shows La Nor mande arriving from Moves to New York and Aller cleared to Bremen via Southampton and Rotterdam. Taure sailing from Liverpool bound for New York and Waalderses cleared in Hamburg for New York as well.
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New York
la Normande
Aller
Bremen
Bouthampton
Rotterdam
Tor Rotterdam
Liverpool
Taure
Hoamburg
Waalderses
McGovern Knocks Out Ward In Early Boxing Bout
Baltimore report says Terry McGovern defeated Jack Ward of Newark by a knockout in two minutes and five seconds after the fighters were scheduled for twenty rounds.
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Baltimore
Terry McGovern
Jack Ward
Newark
Tonnight
Deaths of a Day in Williamsport Leader of Lumber Trade
Brown, a prominent lum bermen in this section, died today at an advanced age. Descendant of the Brown family that founded Brown university. He moved to Williamsport in 18 and later launched a large lumber business that spanned many years until his death.
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Williamsport
Dan
Brown
Brown Universis
Willamsport
Fair and Warmer Weather Across The South
Local and national brief items cover a warmer morning with scattered general news, including sea and war notes, regional public library closure due to prevailing epidemics, and a county town outlook. Read shows local court notes and updated public opinions.
Base Ball Men Meet Organizers of New American Association
Philadelphia hosts a gathering of major baseball figures from Wales, Milwaukee, Chicago, Boston, St. Louis, and more to organize the New American Association. Delegates discuss admission, representation, and the coming meeting while Louisville and New York seek entry. Providence’s representative remains unsettled as Providence’s ever.
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Min
Wales
Woulin
Havener
Joxrsph LD
Celirien
Milwaukee
Adrian « Anwen
Chiago
A. D. Hockel
Philidiolphin
Frank Hehener
Elusete
Tinewor
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Blue Grass
Louisville
Washington
New York
William Barnie
Burnie
Providences Club
Quin
Young
National League
American Association
Cst Celithonde
Txelf
Nivthomtl Loweue
STANDARD DIVIDENDS AND INDUSTRIAL CAPITAL CLAIMS
Washington reports 2 percent dividends for the Bondard Coupon company with profits shifting year by year. The company claims gains from new light products and improved processes. They credit expanded capital for cheaper transport and global markets, asserting strong competition against foreign funds.
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Washington
Jan
Aetatengem
Doddeaye
Ameren
Dr Leyds Visit in Berlin Declared Private and Unpolitical
An official agency in Berlin states Dr Leyds, the Transvaal diplomatic representative, is visiting by his own initiative. The notice says the visit carries no political significance despite cordial reception.
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Berlin
Jan
Leyds
Transvaal
Roxbury Distillery Destroyed by Fire in Hagerstown
Fire destroyed the Roxbury distillery in Hagerstown Maryland on January 2 with about sixty barrels of new rye whisky lost. The loss is estimated at twelve thousand dollars and fully insured. The blaze did not spread to three warehouses storing 6000 barrels of whisky.
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Hagerstown
Roxbury
Wreck of a Rolling Mill Brings Heavy Injuries and Demise
A Pittsburgh rolling mill explosion caused multiple severe injuries and possible deaths. Heavy beams and masonry shattered foundations as workers, women, and children reacted in panic. Rescue crews recovered the injured. investigations and property loss estimates follow.
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Pittsburg
Six Americans Shot In a Foreign Incident Report
The secretary of state will dispatch a telegram from the United States Consul reporting that six Americans were shot. Names listed include John Addie and Chingy Eecert among others. The consulate cautions the matter is being investigated and will report fully to the ambassador.
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Wrehlipgiin
Dan
Secretary of State
United States
Comsul Intneduck
Ay Jaurey
Meview
Vine Thomecack
Jack Addie
Chingy
Comsultis
Consul Windtick
Renort
Baltimore Base Ball Company forms in city
The Baltimore Base Ball and Ammrement company was incorporated today. Key incorporators include Mathew Methoe Wilbert Robinson Harry Chokinman Phil Peters son Jones P Shannon and Wins J Jenkins. The objective is to conduct professional baseball games athletic exhibitions and related amusements.
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Baltimere
Dam 2
Baltimore
Gate Dat
Mabon
Will Bh Methoe
Wilbert Robinwon
Harry Chokinman
Phil Petersson
Jones P Shannon
Wins J. Jenkins
Atmerican Association
Vom
Resolution to Withdraw from Cuba
Alabama representative Christoy introduced a resolution proposing that on July 1 the U S military and naval forces be withdrawn from Cuba and that the Cuban government be left to the Cuban people.
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Washington
Chistoy
Alabama
United States
Cuba
Eddie Connolly and Jack Daly Fight Twenty Rounds to Draw
In Buffalo on June 2 Eddie Connolly and Jack Daly battled twenty rounds ending in a draw. The bout yielded an even split with both boxers surviving a crowded arena and delivering a steady, tactical performance throughout.
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Eddie Connolly
Jack Daly
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