Battle at Ladysmith Engulfs Boer and British Forces
Dispatches describe opening artillery exchanges as the Boers attack the British camp at Ladysmith. Gen White presses the main force while Gen French holds nearby positions as Joubert and Lucas Meyer leaders move to join. Artillery and infantry movements aim to trap British retreat and expand the engagement.
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White Tx
French Se
Roulwanskop
Bne
French
Lucas Meyer
Matawans Kogt
Harrie Smith Road
Free State
Cams
Joubert
Mellen Says He Is Not Anxious About Seattle Depot
President Mellen of the Northern Pacific told local reporters on arrival in the city that the railroad is not anxious to build a passenger depot in Seattle. He cited public opinion, noted agreements with the Seattle and San Francisco Railway, and said the matter could be dropped if citizens oppose.
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Mellen
Northern Pacific
Star
Scetic
Seattle
San Francisco
Palmer
McHenry
McMicken
Hill
Tide Flats
Washington
Clearwater
Thompson
Melen
Remains of Gen Guy Henry Honored at Arlington
The late Gen Guy Henry was laid to rest with full military honors at Arlington this morning. High army officers and many government officials attended the ceremony in the nation’s capital. Paris dispatch reports Menelik leading 40 000 followers toward Tigre in Abyssinia planning operations beyond the frontier. Manila report notes hospital ship Relief arriving with medical supplies.
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Washington
D. C
Guy Henry
Arlington
Paris
the Rapper
Menelik
Tigre
Abyssinia
Hobart’s Health Deteriorates. Doctors Attend Overnight
In Patterson New Jersey the vice president Hobart has been ill for weeks and his condition worsened last night. Physicians were summoned and treated him through the night. The family stayed at the bedside until morning, when he was slightly improved.
Navy to trial battleship Kentucky at sea tomorrow
The Navy department announces a preliminary at sea trial for the battleship Kentucky set for tomorrow. If results match sister ship Hersage’s success a month earlier, Kentucky will proceed to Cape Ann in a few weeks for an official speed test.
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Washington, D. C
Navy Department
Kentucky
Hersage
Cape Anne
Debs Speaks on Modern Socialism at Packed Armory
Eugene V. Debs spoke at the Armory on Labor and Liberty. He argued that railroads belong to the people and must be seized by force if needed, criticized wage levels and the plight of miners, and warned that monopolies and trusts concentrate power, suppress wages, and threaten subsistence.
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Eugene V. Debe
Delia
Ool
Flat Denial From The Post-Intelligencer
The Post-Intelligencer denied a Spokane sourced report that it was sold to Mark Hanna and Henry C. Payne. It stated no sale occurred, no buyer was named, and management said it is not for sale.
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Associates Press
Spokane
Beattle
Poat-Intelligencer
Mark Hanna
Henry C. Payne
Hanna
Mr. Payne
Post-Intelligencer
Mle
City News Highlights From Seattle Clearinghouse And Local Events
Bank clearances reached 250000 plus dollars with 71083 balances. A 1400000 mortgage is on file at the auditor. The Colonial Trust of New York appears as mortgagee with Bennington and Angell on trial before Judge Jacobs. A fire damaged W A Haskins grocery and Mrs Kelly’s living space with about 18150 loss. Volunteers to arrive Monday, reception plans for Denny hotel hit by franchise delay. electric wires blocked by lack of franchise.
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King County
Tacoma Land & Inveatment Company
Colonial Trust Company
New York
W. A. Haskins
San Francisco
Vol
Denny Hotel
Rinehart
Electric Company
Chamber of Commerce
Congo battle reported by mail advices
Mail reports describe a large Congo fight involving 10 Europeans led by Captain Mohun assisted by ABel troops. Native forces and cannibals faced heavy fire with about 200 enemy dead and 600 wounded. Belgian casualties were nine killed and 47 wounded.
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London
Congo
Mohun
United States
Zanzibar
Abel
Forest Fire Threatens Chariton Hills Timberlands
Chariton Hills and surrounding timbered lands northwest of Kirkville are burning as residents fight to save property. Much of the young timber could be destroyed by the blaze.
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Kirk
Ville
Chariton Hills
Boats Make Last Trip As Yukon Freezes
Navigation on the Yukon is nearly closed as the last steamers reach White Horse from Dan gon before ice blocks the river. Freight boats from Hennett head toward the coast while crews rush to move cargoes and passengers before freeze up.
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Bragway
Yukon
Dangon
White Horse
Hennett
Dawson
League calls next biennial meeting in Portland
The executive committee of the state league of Republican clubs met at the Willamette hotel and issued a call for the regular biennial meeting to be held in Portland on the first Tuesday in February. Five members attended: President Claude Gatch Secretary H L Wells B B Rakin J A Macrum and F W Mulkey.
Man's Leg Seized for Debt in Wheeling
H. Benner, a one legged man, reported to police that B. F. Sutton, an agent for an artificial limb company, came to his home while he slept and took Benner's artificial limb from his wife claiming a socket repair. Authorities found Sutton had a judgment against Renner for leg repairs and was holding the limb under court proceedings, with the limb advertised for sale to settle the charges.
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Wheeling
W. Va
H. Benner
B. F. Sutton
Benner
Sutton
Renner
Hop Market Still Slow in North Yakima
The Yakima Republic reports little change in the hop situation as growers near crop completion with most bales stored. The market has not materialized as buyers offer slowly, contract hops arrive at 10 to 12 cents, and some contractors attempt to shirk contracts on various grounds.
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Yakima Republic
North Yakima
Yakima
Attempted Wreck of Train Near Watertown New Obstructions
A night attempt to wreck the Chicago and Northwestern train at Watertown was thwarted when boy McDowell detected obstructions laid across the tracks. He signaled with a lantern and stopped the 9 o'clock train, preventing injury.
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Watertown
Chicago & Northwestern
McDowell
Troops Arrive as Casualties Report in Florida Blanca Fight
Gen Otis reports the transport Gienogie arriving with 29 officers and 716 men of the Thirty second volunteers in good condition. One private died at sea from septic peritonitis. Lieut Fergensen and Capt French of the Thirty sixth volunteers were wounded near Florida Blanca, with six privates also wounded and one killed. A detachment engaged insurgents, driving them from trenches and killing four officers and eight men. three prisoners were captured.
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Washington, D. C
Otis
Gienogie
Thirty-second Volunteers
Eadward McCandhese
Fergensen
French
Florida Blanca
Burglary Suspect Fined and Jailed by Judge Cann
Frank Daly, arrested with house breaking tools and plunder, received a light sentence of 20 days in jail and a $100 fine from Judge Cann this afternoon.
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Frank Daly
Cann
Burglary at Seattle Stock Exchange Stolen Ore Specimens
A burglary at the Seattle Stock Exchange last night resulted in the theft of valuable ore specimens valued at over 600 dollars. Police investigate the break in and review security footage for leads.
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Burelar
Seattle Stock Exchange
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