Toccoea The Way Will Be the Aim of the Administration
Washington reports the state department aims to clear minor issues at the Peking negotiations and present a united front against changes to conditions. Chinese opposition is expected on indemnities guarantees and treaties, with possible limits on forts and legation guards. If unity holds, talks may advance. if not, dissolution is possible though some progress would be achieved.
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State Department
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Ovation to Quay in Senate as Pennsylvania friends flood chamber
Washington on January 19 witnessed an unprecedented ovation for Matthew Stanley Quay as he was seated in the Senate. Pennsylvania supporters arrived in large numbers bearing floral tributes, filling the chamber with blossoms and crowding the galleries in applause during the oath ceremony.
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Matthew Stanley Quay
Pennsylvania
Senate
Quay
Mr. Quay
Brutal Burglary Torture in Shamokin
In Shamokin Pennsylvania on January 19 Martin Reich a 62 year old man living alone was attacked by five masked burglars. They tortured him with red hot pokers to force disclosure of hidden money totaling 133 dollars and 60 cents. After obtaining the loot the assailants kicked Reich and fled.
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Shamokin
Martin Reich
Reich
Bailey Exonerated by Texas Committee in Waters-Pierce Probe
The executive committee investigating Congressman Joseph Bailey’s link to Waters-Pierce Oil’s Texas permit has closed sessions after hearing witnesses. It plans a report stating Bailey is fully exonerated.
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Austin
Tex
Joseph Bailey
Waters-Pierce Oil Company
Bailey
Queen Not Well Reports Emerge From Cowes
An early Cowes telegram said the queen was not well on Thursday and had not improved on Friday. later reports mention insomnia and improvement. Sir Francis Laking and Sir James Reid were to consult, with Osborne House unable to comment beyond a Court Circular statement.
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Francis Laking
James Reid
Associated Press
Osborne House
Edward William Pelham-Clinton
Congressional Committee Nears End of Boot Inquiry at West Point
West Point, N Y Jan 21 The congressional committee is expected to finish its inquiry into the military academy this day probing cadet hazing at barracks and camps for years. They aim to wind up by midnight and have reviewed fighting traditions along with new evidence beyond the military court findings.
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West Point
N. Y
Military Academy
Bailey Is Fast In Navy Speed Test For Bailey
Newport January 21 The torpedo boat destroyer Bailey reached 30.8 knots in a government test for propeller standardization beating any US Navy vessel on record. Bailey was required to make 30 knots. not expected to sustain the pace, but demonstrates swift approach upon an enemy.
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United States Navy
Newport
Jan
Bailey
Riot erupts in Corbin after fatal shooting ends in blast
In Corbin Kentucky on January 18 a riot followed the shooting of James Shotwell by Rollie White. White was placed in a grocer store under guard when an explosion collapsed the building killing and injuring several, with Susan Cox among the dead from stray gunfire. No exact death toll available yet.
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James Shotwell
Rollie White
Shotwell
White
Susan Cox
Stirring Appeal From Volunteers by United Service Club
London papers publish an urgent appeal from volunteers urged by the United Service Club to bolster relief and support for the South African situation, urging public aid and patriotic effort.
Kitchener Prepares Crush or Capture Boer Forces
London reports United Service club urges 5000 yeomanry to act in the South Africa crisis. Kitchener is assembling forces to crush commandoes. Boers concentrate at Carolina and Ermnes and threaten Natal. News notes 294 British freed, more heavy guns expected, invaders seen near Sutherland and Ceres, with limited Dutch aid.
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United Service Club
War Office
South Africa
Cape Colony
Lord Kitchener
Cronje
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Carolina
Ermnes
Natal
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Cape
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Ceres
Boers Face Setback in Richmond District Action
A column of 1,000 troops attacked Clan William near a well defended town. In Richmond district the Boers secured only 100 Dutch recruits, indicating a limited success and stronger defenses elsewhere.
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Clan William
Richmond
Colville's Mobile Column Attacked by Boers at Vinklaagte
In Standerton on January 17 Colville's mobile column marching from New Denmark to Vinklaagte faced two Boer forces totaling about 1000, one targeting baggage and the other cavalry. British rifle fire repelled both assaults, with 1 killed and 15 wounded. Boers retreated after suffering heavier losses.
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Standerton
New Denmark
Vinklaagte
Boer Families Recentring into Camps for Food and Work
Pretoria reports Boer families and their stock are being moved to convenient camps nationwide. Surrendering families receive full rations. those with husbands in the field get reduced rations raised to full upon surrender. Refugees are offered paid work and special privileges. prominent burghers who surrendered may visit camps to verify treatment.
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Pretoria
Martial law declared across Cape Colony with limited exemptions
Martial law has been proclaimed in nearly all of Cape Colony. Exceptions include Cape Town, Simons Town, Wynburg, Port Elizabeth, East London, Tumband, Griqualand East, and East and West Pondoland. Only troops may possess arms in the Cape peninsula.
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Cape Colony
Simons Town
Wyndburg
Port Elizabeth
East London
Tumband
Griqualand East
Pondoland
Cape Peninsula
Legislature Invites McKinley to Speak in Austin
The Texas legislature adopted by unanimous vote a resolution inviting President McKinley to visit Austin to address the body if he visits Texas soon, as reported he may plan.
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Austin
Tex
Texasgislature
Texas
Lumber product decline in Northwest seen last year
The American Lumberman reports a sharp drop in timber output in the Northwest with annual cut falling by more than half a billion feet from the previous year, signaling a major downturn in local lumber production.
Decline in Northwest White Pine Mills Spurs Forestry Call
The American Lumberman reports a drop in pine lumber output from 6.056 billion feet in 1899 to 5.485 billion in 1900. It notes the fall spans Minnesota and Michigan and argues preserved forestry is needed to sustain production, warning steady declines may continue without reform.
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Chicago
The
American Lumberman
Northwest
White Pine
Minnesota
Michigan
Navy transfers command as Iowa sails toward San Diego
The Iowa flagship of the Pacific squadron leaves Acapulco for San Diego to land Rear Admiral Kautz and take aboard Rear Admiral Casey who assumes command on the 25th. In Rock Island Illinois, Augustana College directors receive a $30,000 donation from C F A Ericsson of Boonetown to fund a Swedish language chair funded by Iowa coal land returns.
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Navy Department
Iowa
Acapulco
San Diego
Cal
Kautz
Pacific
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Rock Island, Lls
Augustana College
C. F. A. Ericsson
Boonela
Iowa Coal Land
Rumors Of Queen Victoria Illness Alarm Public
London reports circulate that Queen Victoria is seriously ill and family summoned to Osborne. Denials issued from Osborne and Marlborough House fail to quell public alarm and cause stock market unease.
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Queen Victoria
Osborne
Marlborough House
Stock Exchange
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