Criticism of General Buller Criticism of General Buller
London dispatch reports that General White’s victory prompt exultation seems unwarranted as Boer tactics surprise British and Ladysmith defense strains. Notes Buller’s delayed action on Tugela, 30,000 men needed for Modder defense, and calls for pressuring the Boers. Casualties and missing officers listed for Colesburg. Queen Congratulates General Kite.
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London
White
Ladysmith
Buller
Tugela
Colenso
Potgeeter
Modder
Colesburg
French
War Office
Household Cavalry
Achterlang
Norvalspont
Watson
Wilkins
Carey
Brett
Thompson
Brown
Wood- Martin
Butter
Kite
Frere
London Times
Loumenzo Marques
Transvaal
Europe
Sensational case draws to close in Morrison James trial
In Chattanooga Tennessee on January 9 the Julia Morrison James murder trial featured sensational rebuttal evidence. State witnesses challenged defense claims of pretrial abuse and scene timing while disputing prior statements about Leidenheimer’s conduct. Coroner jury testimony and impeachment of a defense witness highlighted the day as arguments were scheduled for later.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Julia Morrison-James
Frank Leidenheimer
Leidenheimer
Patterson
James
Joseph Breeding
Murderers Hanged For Cowardly Crime
The Silver State wire reports Cornelius Shew and James Eagan were hanged in Montrose Pa for the murder of Andrew J Pepper a wealthy Susquehanna county farmer on October 9 1897. The two men planned the robbery with Eagan assaulting Pepper and Shew guarding as Pepper died the next day. They were captured in January 1898 after Susan Graham provided information.
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Montrose
Cornelius Shew
James Eagan
Sagan
Shew
Andrew J. Pepper
Susquehanna County
Rush Township
Susan Graham
Eagan
Susquehanna
Rush
Pepper
Senate Debates Philippine Policy and War Funding
Senator Beveridge presents a resolution asserting U S sovereignty over the Philippines and control of the archipelago. Senator Hoar argues against weakening the young republic, citing Otis and Dewey and criticizingfailed proclamations and Aguinaldo’s leadership amid ongoing war tensions.
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Washington
Senate
Allen
Nebraska
Secretary of War
Beveridge
Indiana
Philippine Islands
United States
House of Representatives
Hoar
Philippines
Otis
Dewey
Mr. Hoar
Aguinaldo
General Otis
McKinley
To Cure a Cold in One Day Take Laxatiy Tablets
An advertisement urges quick cold relief with Laxatiy tablets backed by a money back offer. It notes E. W. Grove is associated with the product and promises a refund if no cure, listing a price and box validation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown Bros
Taragtea
Chamberlain
Remy
Kate
E. W. Grove
Loe
United States
England
Karl's Clover Hoot Tea Promises Cures for Sick Meadaches
An advertisement touts Karl's Clover Hoot Tea as a cure for overworked women, claiming it cleanses blood and builds tissue. Money back if unsatisfactory. Price 25 cents, Eagle Drug Store offers the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl
Eagie Drug Store
England Will Be Called To Account
London date line reports that US and German embassies seek a joint basis to press demands against Britain over the Delagoa Bay seizures. A German official met with the American embassy to discuss actions and future steps. Washington denies any US cooperation with Germany or others and says negotiations will be conducted single handed on the issue of seizure of American goods in British ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
United States
Great Britain
Delagoa Bay
Washington
Germany
South Africa
Testimony Against Senator Clark in Clark Case
Ex State Senator Whiteside of Montana continued his testimony before the Senate Committee on Privileges and Elections today in the Clark case. He was cross examined and identified two envelopes said to have contained money for lawmakers, marked with initials and other signs from the time of deposit. Read more on the ongoing proceedings and the implications for the investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Whiteside
Ontana
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
Clark
Faulkner
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Torin
Amsterdam
Prieslandear
Silver
Garnett Andrews
Hood
Schioul
Scott & Bush
Theists
W York
Senator Beveridge
Senator Clark
F.C. Robins & CO
F. C. Robins & CO
Sole Proprietors
S.c.wells & CO
Leroy, N.Y
Toronto, Can
Eagle Drug Store
The
W. J. Bell
Prop
Silver State Winnemucca
Nevada
Schlitz
Schlitz XXX Porter
John Diehl
Winnemutes
Felix Poulin
AD Wabunars
Hardware, Tren
Lowther Steel and Coal
Bridge Street
Winkemuoca
Winnemucca
Transion
G. W. Summerfield
Castle Gate
N. Owen
A. Ruckteschler
Winnemucca, Nevada
Winnemuocca
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