Rumors of Ladysmith Relief Spark Market and War News
London reports anxiety over Ladysmith without confirmation of relief. Telegrams note Buller’s possible advance, Cape Town dispatch mentions Gatacre at Stormberg, while British fire at Boer entrenchments yields no British casualties and transports head to reinforce General French.
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London
Ladysmaith
Durban
Ketermarburg
Buller
Vance
Warce
Springfield
Springfield Bridge
Janary
Anther
Tugela
French
Cape B Town
Elizabeth
Stock Exchange
Ladysmith
Cape Town
Gatacre
Stormberg
Boer Position at Modder River Shelled Demonstration
Forces under General Methuen attacked with a division engaged in a demonstration at Modder River Cape Colony. The action reported by The Silver State's leased wire notes the shelling of a Boer position during the January 17 dispatch.
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Modder River
Cape Colony
Methuen
Dr. Pierce's Discovery Promises Health by Stomach Cleansing
An 1890s advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery claiming to cure diseases rooted in the stomach by improving digestion and nutrition. A testimonial from E. Bacon of Shutesbury Massachusetts describes weight gain and recovered appetite after using the medicine. The ad also offers free medical advice and requests stamps to obtain bound volumes.
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Dr. Pierce
Artillery Duel Reported at Rensburg Cape Colony
Boers opened an artillery duel at Rensburg using a captured British 15 pounder, later silenced by British gunners. The British continued a searching fire all day on the Boerkopjes and moved another gun to the summit of Koleskop.
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Rensburg
Cape Colony
Koleskop
Final Opening of Big Drainage Canal
The bear trap dam was lowered at 11 16 this morning letting water from the Chicago drainage canal flow into the Desplaines river. The canal trustees reached Joliet at 10 and secured permission by wire from Governor Tanner to lower the dam. They traveled by special train to Lockport and proceeded to the dam. Injunction asked. Missouri seeks Supreme Court stay to restrain Illinois and Chicago from operating the newly opened drainage canal.
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Bear Trap
Chicago Drainage Canal
Desplaines River
Joilet
Tanner
Lockport
Washington
Missouri
B. Crow
Supreme Court
Illinois
Chicago
Aftermath of Kentucky Tragedy
In Frankfort on January 17 the coroner’s inquest heard that Demaree was killed by Colson. Witnesses swore Scott did not shoot first and described the shooter as a tall handsome man with a long pistol, matching Colson. The jury ruled Scott Julian and Demaree died from Colson’s pistol shots, while Captain Golden’s condition improved with hope of recovery.
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Frankfort
Demaree
Colson
Scott
Julian
Demarees
David G. Colson
B. B. Golden
Sulzer Resolution to be Shelved in House
In Washington on January 17, Representative Sulzer of New York urged action on his resolution calling for an investigation into charges against Secretary Gage over government funds placed in national banks. He said the Republican boss and the President oppose investigation and nothing will be done.
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Washington
Sulzer
Dem
New York
Gage
Republican Party
Nevada's Single Tax Argument for Population and Prosperity
Wells Drury argues from San Francisco on January 12 1900 that Nevada should adopt a single tax to curb personal property taxation He contrasts Nevada California and other states noting low 1896 votes and a rising bond debt He warns excessive personal property taxes drive capital away and hinder irrigation driven repopulation and broader statewide prosperity.
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Nevada
California
New York
Illinois
Claus Spreckels
Nixon
Wells Drury
San Francisco
Dewey and Wife to Attend Mardi Gras in New Orleans
Admiral Dewey and his wife will attend the Mardi Gras celebration in New Orleans on February 24. The Senate plans to vote on the financial bill on February 11, with no hour set. The Hague treaty is reported favorably by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee with no amendments. The House Appropriations Committee approves the pension bill totaling 145 245 330 dollars as estimated by the pension office. The National Livestock Association enters its second day in Fort Worth with resolutions and committee reports. Robbers blow open the safe at Tygert Valley Bank Philippi West Virginia taking between five and six thousand dollars. no clues yet.
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Admiral Dewey
New Orleans
Senate
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
House Committee On Appropriations
House
National Livestock Assocation
Fort Worth
Tex
Tygert Valley
Philippi
W._ Va
Laxative from Quinine Tablets Puffs Refund Promise
Advertisement notes a laxative product from quinine tablets with a money back guarantee if it fails to cure. E. W. Grove signs each box and the price is 26 cents.
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E. W. Grove
Roberts Exclusion Vote Marks Utah Case in Congress
A House special committee reached a verdict on Brig ham H Roberts of Utah. The majority favored excluding him on polygamous status while a minority backed seating on credentials. The panel prepared a majority report and anticipated House action next week.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Brigham H. Roberts
Utah
Mr. Roberts
Littlefield
Maine
de Armond
Missouri
Messrs
Roberts
Miers
Indiana
McPherson
Iowa
Mr. de Armond
Mr. Littlefield
Mr. McPherson
Yeas—Taylor
Ohio
Frear
Morris
Lanham and
Nays
DeArmond
Taylor
House
Do You Know Consumption is Preventable Ad Promo
An old newspaper classified item touts preventable consumption via science and personal crisis notes. It pitches Shiloh's Cough and Consumption Cure with a long running guarantee at Eagle Drug Store. Also includes Hood's Sarsaparilla endorsement and seed distribution notice for Congressman Newlands with requests to F. G. Newlands. Gents' underclothing sale rounds out the ad.
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Shiloh
Eagle Drug Store
Shiloh's Consumption Cure Guarantee At Eagle Drug Store
The bottle carries a guarantee that two thirds of the contents must be used before asking for benefit. If not helped, return the bottle to your druggist for a refund. Prices listed as 25 cents 50 cents and one dollar. Eagle Drug Store.
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Shiloh
Eagle Drug Store
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