British War Office Reports South Bank of Tugela Flooded
London January 12 The war office reports minor progress on the Tugela front with reports of flooding on the south bank near Potgieter Drift. Boer entrenchments are cited about 412 miles from a major objective as English forces press operations amid scarce artillery and ammunition supplies.
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London
War Office
Tosela
Poteietem
Niles
Pally Mat
Tla
Sighame
South Africa
Volunioore
Starz
Tate
Hubbas
Dally Stall
Doctoriaye
Dally Chronicle
Myers
Tae Hor Ieee
Frida
Lord Roberts
Bovey
Pontine
Bauhend
Mnibas Bey
Horna
Gunprat
Beitals
Germany
Hema
Butler
Tureia
Massalides
Ladysmith
Intier
We. Menry Vick-Cunyingham
VY. C
Gorton Bighlanters
Coline
Enor Paller
Ulangownni
Frere
Trul Jer
Rtoberts
Hector Mebwinald
Modder River
Sores
Magarstunters
Truth is Coming Dispatches From War Arrive in New York
A New York Tribune report details private letters from the seat of war arriving in the city. An early dispatch from Londur mars notes court actions, with reference to Lord Hoberts and scattered British forces in the south. The tone signals an open conflict widening under wartime command and strategic moves.
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New York
Inu
Tribune
Londur Mars
Lord Hoberts
Bouth Ati
Government errors and troop actions in a distant campaign
The article reviews official mistakes in communications with Cape Town and criticizes suppression of dissent while detailing battlefield reports. It covers the Highland brigade actions near Magertonteli, Hart and Barthon brigades, Colenso retreat debates, and Generals Barker and Warner amid heavy casualties. It notes spy activity, a Suffolk stampede, and the broader press portrayal of the South African theater. It also reports on a London fashion concert, American hunger policy, and neutral trade concerns during wartime.
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Moma
Sagnetty
Cape Torn
Romie
Sepia Thom
Pier Correaneeamiee
Highland Brigade
Magertonteli
Hart
Barthon
Batilv
Tugeia
London
Provincia Press
Konerain
Biler
Colenso Whenger
Ladesmith
Miles
Franch
Ger. Buller
Upper
Nata
Ladysmith
Roberta”campalan
Nein
Rikt Nort
Oritioa
Princes Chria
Tian
Hiflemien
AU Society
Albant
Frederick Harrison
Cecil
Maud
Winifred Emery
Julia Neilson
Lord Ballsbury
Devnges Tay
American Porte
Gentral
Lourenge Marques
Thay
England
Lor Gatisbury
France
Tom
Falabirye Niling
Continental
Great Britain
Delagt Mes
Taylor Overruled In Kentucky Conventions Objection Ruling
Frankfort Kentucky June 1 The contest for con vertion met this morning with a majority over ruling the objections filed by Governor Taylor against the Democratic members of the convention. All Democratic monitors voted to overrule the objections and Representative Furkersy, the Republican member present, voted to sustain them.
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Frankfort
Cnvertion
Taylor Perterday
Gomerities
Aitlihe
Monitore Presht
Furkersy
Tata Tiem
Dr Salmon Talks Horns and Weather Indications
The state board of agriculture discussion featured Dr Salmon head of the bureau of animal industry and R. B. Hinton of New York. Dr Salmon spoke slowly but forcefully, while Mc Hinton kept the audience engaged. Kansas favoring water was noted as a partiality. Weather forecast from Chicago on January 18 predicted fair tonight and Saturday with variable winds.
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Salmon
State Board of Agriculture
Bureau of Animal Industry
Washington
R. 3
Chicago
Jin
Tor
Kansas
Medical Experts to Test Leach Mental State in Murder Trial
The Leach murder case hinges on a panel of medical experts led by Drs Munn Hogeboom and Jenkins to assess his mental condition and family history. Testimony begins with the defense asserting periodic spells alter his will and memory, while prosecutors argue intent and control.
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L. H. Munn
G. W. Hogeboom
Tyupeka
Jenkins
Emporia
Leach
Washington
Fennell
Spetle
Dr. Jekyll
Mr. Hyde
Neis
Sky
Simpst
Epelis
S. B. Cary
Junction City
Lescloth
Fort Riley
Mir Cary
City to establish pest house for Cuban chickenpox patients
The city physician and board authorize a detention hospital for Cuban chickenpox cases. The Fourth Avenue Hotel on Hast Fourth Street will be converted into a pest house. Sick residents from boarding houses and private families may be moved to the facility to prevent spread. The board deems the pest hospital a necessity due to ongoing outbreak in Topeka.
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Pearth
Fourth Avenue
Hast Fourth’ Street
Ing
Diatase
Topeka
Pest House
Fourth Street
Breckenridge Predicts Governor May Stand Firm
Lexington Ky January 12 Ex congressman W C P Breckenridge writes in tomorrow Herald that Governor Taylor may keep his seat despite a hostile ruling in the legislature. He warns that conflict could turn violent if the procedure is deemed unconstitutional and the contest proceeds.
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Lexington
W. C. P Breckenridge
Tomorrow's Herald
Taylor
Long Distance Talks End With Rates To Be Set
Representatives of non-Bell telephone interests from Ohio Indiana Michigan and part of Himels have adjourned after several days of sessions here. A general long distance rate plan is expected to be adopted for distances over forty miles with an arbitrary state rate for shorter calls.
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Cleveland, v
Bell Telephone
Ohio
Indiana
Michigan
Himels
Insurgents Driven as Cavite Falls to Wheaton
Washington reports Gen. Otto’s war office summary of operations south of Manila. Cavalry and infantry columns under Wheaton drive insurgents from key towns in Cavite and nearby areas. Heavy losses on both sides with prisoners and captured arms and property, as Wheaton’s forces secure the province.
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Washington
Otto
War Office
Turon
Manila
Calamba
Bullard
Cabaquo
Binin
Loos
Hoyd
Funal
Lo Banves
Carmona
Vani Dusen
Bihan Silang
Indemenio
Wheaton
Astor
Kenley
Sktandine
Schwan
Butun
Tus
Cavite
Hepburn Nicaragua canal bill advances in committee
Washington reports the interstate commerce committee favorably discharged the Hepburn Nicaragua canal bill. The measure envisions a sea level waterway from Greytown on the Caribbean to Breto on the Pacific via Lake Nicaragua, with U S control of necessary territory and construction under presidential direction.
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Washington
House
Ex- Hai Commission
Dietchur
Minnwgata
United States
Costa Rica
Nicaragua
Tas
Caribbean Sea
Greytown
Lake Nicaragua
Grete
Pacific Ocean
Breto
Secretary of War
San Juan River
Lake Nicari
War department funding authorization for harbor construction
The document authorizes appropriation of 140 million dollars from unappropriated treasury funds for completing harbor works. Money to be drawn as needed by warrants of the president upon estimates verified by the chief engineer and approved by the secretary of war.
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Tims
Ihe
Secretary of War
Liquor Law Upheld By City Ordinance Imprisonment Ruling
Judge Hagen ruled the city council could impose imprisonment as part of penalties for violating the nuisance ordinance. Otis Huntgate defended jointists appealing to district court, noting statutes grant express city authority to punish by fine or imprisonment. The decision contradicts a Kansas City ruling and undermines appeals to avoid imprisonment.
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Hagen
Otis Huntgate
Mazen
Atto
Defendents
Ida
Alden
Kansas ‘City
Kansas
Hugzen
Topeka Club Elects Directors At Annual Meeting
At the Topeka Club annual meeting on Thursday evening directors were elected for 10. A. S. Johnson was named president, C. H. Guibor as vice president, FR. Lewin as secretary and treasurer, with several listed members including George M. Crawford and Edward G. Osten. Committees were appointed including a membership panel featuring J. Wheeler and A. A. Godard.
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Topeka Club
A. S. Johnson
C. H. Guibor
BE. J. Dallas
George BM. Crawford
J. 8
Sienecker
AA. Godard
Downing
Edward G. Osturm
John 12
Frost
B.wheeler
Se Vitame
CH. Gullwhry
FR. Lewin
Eighth
Edward D. Osen
1St. Wheeler
A. A. Godard
George M. Crawford
RIDGELY PROPOSES CORPORATE LICENSE TAX BILL
Washington Jan 12 A bill introduced in the house by Representative Ridgely of Kansas would require corporations to obtain a United States government license before doing business in the United States after July 1 1900 The license fee would be based on the enterprise capital stock and outstanding bonds and notes as of the assessment date The measure faces immediate scrutiny in Congress and aims to regulate corporate activity nationwide
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Washington
Representaive Hidgely
Kansas
United States
Blazing wreck near shore this night a passenger ship
Five miles off shore a large steamer wrecks on a reef in St Marys bay. Several aboard washed from deck. survivors scarce. Rescue efforts to be made by the Fione Hay and Kite from Pacentia Bay, with limited hopeful prospects.
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St. Mary’s Bay
Kite
Pacentia Bay
Ponsttle
St. Mary's Bay
Tomor
Belurea
Crick
Big Junket Planned for Philippines Commission Report
Washington dispatch says President Schurman backs a full commission to study the Philippines. Each commissioner would cover a separate subject and present findings to Senate and House committees. A joint committee of members from both parties might be chosen, aiming for thorough, costly preparation over mere expeditions.
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New York
the Times
Washington
Schurman
White House
Thoratky
Progresa
Philippines
Senate
Houwes
Congress
Noti
Helm case ends in district court settlement
Kansas City January 12 The four year old suit over the Helm brewery estate ends as Judge Blaver dismisses to the district court the action by Ferdinand Heim administrator and executor Joseph Heim. The court notes the estate was adequately administered and the settlement with Anna Helm McArthur and her sons settled their shares for 1 000 000, finding the will settlement valid and binding.
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Kansas City
Ferdinand A. Heim
Michael Helm
Hss East St
Mtichael
Ferdinand Helm
East St. Louis
Anna Helm McArthur
Los Angeles
Cal
Grocer Andrews Adjudged Insane in Cooper Hollow? Columbus Transported
Cooper Hollow grocer Andrews, 62, was adjudged insane and sent to Columbus today after his demented condition worsened. He claimed a party named Galenaite burned his store and home and planned to arrest a supposed conspirator, Sparkes, during the episode.
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Andrews
Tesuas Gelna
Cooper Hollow
Columbus
Shere Sparks
British army in South Africa ships cargoes charted
Report from Philadelphia on January 2 states the British government has chartered ships for cargoes and may use the army in South Africa. Details are unclear due to damaged text but reference to oats and Africa appears.
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Africa
Philadelphia
South Africa
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