Mysterious General Buller in Natal War News
Telegrams describe General Buller in Natal as British shelling boers near Ladysmith and Moltna with reports of engagements at Duffield and Frankfort while British and Boer positions exchange shell and rifle fire. Prisoners and strategic movements around Pretoria and KwaZulu Natal feature in daily dispatches.
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Hullers
Haberts
Natal
Buller
Ter
Sterkstrom
Wataere
Molusho
Styemberg
Molthna
Bjorinberg
Ant Pree Stators
Steyne Wetter
ST HELENA LOST Survivors reach Singapore after shipwreck near Cape Town
The St Helena sank after striking Thombay rock 480 miles from Cape Bantam on November 24 during heavy seas. Fifteen days later the crew endured hunger thirst and heat before boats arrived at Aunies. five crew were aboard one boat. Survivors to be sent to Singapore aboard a British steamer.
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Aunies
Court visit, officials aim to block Chicago drainage plan
Gov Lon Frephens and Attorney General Crow went to Washington to urge the Supreme Court to restrain Chicago drainage schemes. In Chicago the trustees of the drainage project face legal action and potential delays. The parties expect to stay in the capital for several days as the matter proceeds. Chinese students arrive in San Francisco to study at Vanderbil t university, while a Kansas weather outlook calls for moderate, variable winds tonight.
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Bt. Louis
Lon Frephens
Crow Tue
Washington
Intteritl Institute
Chicago
Chi Faa
Tirmins Oe
Suwege
Mhyl
Meéemaha
Atehicon County
San Francisco
Steerer Hunt
W R Lambre
Methodist Beast of Trlestone 2
Ciltiees
Vicuroy Lee
Imperial University of Pykin
America
Vanderdile University
Nashville
City Council Plans to Extend The Strip Boundaries
An ordinance introduced last evening proposes extending Topeka city limits to include The Strip and surrounding districts north of Fourth and west of Western Avenue. The measure, if approved, would require a public notice period and court review before it becomes operative. City Attorney Bird notes the state law dictates hearing timing, with a U.S. Supreme Court case affecting such boundary actions and a February date set for a district court bearing.
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Lmits
Weetera Avenuy
Topeka
Thowehofp
Te Council
Bolt
Uonited States Supreme Court
Furtireamon
Bird
Supreme Court Yenterday
Arene
Ie Connell
Narrow escape as daughter saves mother in Crawfordville dream
Chicago report recounts Mrs. Ellen Crosby believed buried alive after death pronouncement. Her 19 year old daughter, exhausted, awoke and urged the body be returned to bed. The daughter claimed the mother spoke of Mary and refused burial. After eight hours, Crosby opened her eyes and began recovery.
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Chicago
Indianapolis
Ind
Ellen Crosby
Crawford Woulty
Vengre
Mary
Nasry
Kansas Grain Dealers Plan Excursion to Texas
Kansas Grain Dealers and Miller associations finalize plans for a trip to Houston Galveston and other Texas points to ship Kansas wheat for export The Santa Fe route will carry the excursionists with Pullmans and dining cars arranged for about two hundred passengers The trip will start from Topeka with a long stay in Galveston and Houston to allow thorough inspections of the cities and facilities
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Kansas
Lone Star State
Kansas Grain Dealers’ Associaion
Millers’ Association
Houston
Galveston
Santa Fe
George H. Hunter
Wellington
Grain Exinlers
Puble Saya
Chicago
McCommotais
Topeka
Anskion
Texas
Rockefeller Plan Urged At Livestock Convention
At Fort Worth Texas on January 16 the National Live Stock Association opened its third annual meeting with speeches by J W Springer and others. The president urged stockmen to lead in commerce, defend against rail charges, and push for policy aiding livestock markets and standards. About 6 000 delegates attended as discussions covered terminal charges, quarantine policy, and land leasing, with five minute talks planned on industry conditions.
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Fort Worth
Tex
National Liverock Association
United States
Delogates
J. W Springer
Springer
Lvestock Association
Civilized World
Dover
North America
Western Hemisphere
Prax
Texas
Hye
Missouri River
Dbtainabie
Jim
Rockefellers
National Live Stock Association
Cally
Oiayach
Martin
Hubert H. West
Cincinnati Commercial Club
Secretary of Agriculture
Chicago
Susan B. Anthony
Paying at Last Inspectors Report Reveals Oil Dept Finances
Spencer the state oil Inspector fled with eight months of muditory report showing total net proceeds of 1 198,250.05 and 4 907,777 gallons kerosene inspected. Fees totaled 216, HOM with local inspectors receiving 2,664.95. Salary and expenses for the period were 5,024.26. December included, balance 1,677aa.
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Spencer
Sanual
Broken Ties Among Kansas Politicians Split Clark and Leland
The article notes long standing friendship between Secretary of State George A. Clark and Cyrus Leland has dissolved amid rising political rivalry in Kansas. Clark opposes Leland, while Leland seeks Clark’s support against him, signaling a broader shift in party alignments and Burton camp influence.
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George A. Clark
Cyrus Lelang
Kansas
Mr. Clark
Leland
Desieners
Clark
Mr. Leland
Burton
Clarke
Hard for Congress A swarm of candidates eyed for at large seat
Republican contenders for congressman at large across Kansas swirl with names from Dickinson Abilene Beloit Fort Scott and beyond. Rumors place G W Hurd in two districts while Ed Little and B Bilis loom as rivals. Internal party factions Burton Leland Chase Broderick and Grant Hornaday emerge as possible fusion figures amid a crowded field.
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Herrington
Dicksteen County
G. W. Hurd
Abilene
Pitth
Hurd
B. Bilis
Beloit
Kateas
Burton
Leland
Grant Hornaday
Fort Scott
Case Broderick
Weight and Huggins to contest Lyon Greenwood senate seat
In Emporia this year the Lyon and Greenwood counties district will hold a senatorial race between Huggins and Wright. Huggins, partner of Lambert, is a newcomer to the police force and has served as treasurer of the Kansas Republican League.
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Lyon
Greenwood
Emporia
Huggins
Wright
Lambert
Vurer
Kansas Republican League
Populist contest shapes Sixth district congressional race
Rumors press Atchison about C D Walker seeking the First district seat while Hatley backs Curtis allies. The Populist congressional committee for the Sixth district meets February 14 at Colby to choose the convention date and location and to set the campaign timetable.
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Colby
Campain
Scott of Cowley Enters Race for State Senator Nomination
Scott of Cowley announces candidacy for Republican nomination for state senator in Cowley county. He seeks to succeed I. P. King, Populist incumbent who aspires to be governor. The county currently represented by King.
Boston firm H C Wainwright & Co assigns bankruptcy
Boston bankers and brokers H C Wainwright & Co of 40 State street have made an assignment. No statement of assets and liabilities is available. The firm carried heavy losses in United States mining stock it cannot realize. Founders include Henry C Wainwright Arthur Wainwright and Amory D Wainwright.
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Boston
H. C. Wainwright & Co
State Street
United States
New York
Heston
Henry C. Wainwright
Arthur Wainwright
Amory D. Wainwright
Vaccinated Mules Delaying South Africa Transport
In New Orleans an army order requires vaccination of American mules before enlistment in British service for Africa. Officials report older shipments suffered glanders deaths after landing, with quarantines and separations. The vaccination rule delays loading the transport Corinthia as the cause.
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Africa
New Orleana
South Africa
Admiralty
Rooms for Justice Smith Incomplete court room project advances
The executive council has hired men to complete rooms for Associate Justice Smith adjoining the sucrete courtroom. Work is in progress. Justice Smith has no room for his stenographer and must occupy a room on the floor above. An electric communication system links the rooms for 200 yards. Scott and Easter hold the contract for the work. Berlin bill on German naval program submitted to the fader count.
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Executive Council
Smith
Su-Crete
Juge Smith
Scott & Easter
Tragic Public Safety Item Discharges Killing Youth
A public safety item discharged in a grocery store when a hatchet struck its hammer, fatally wounding 20 year old Gor Shields and spraying brains across counters. The device exploded after being bumped while Shields stood beside the proprietor and two customers. Coroner ruled accidental death. family already struggling.
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Gor Shields
Grovery
M. 5
Burgess
Fourth
Loveu
Shields
Young Shielts
Santa Fe
Branner Street
Locuat
Sedore
Curtis Hicks
Beilose
Young Shields
Bedore
Bedare
Shiciita
Sedare
Theo
Lowolock
Cord
Wild Broad Jewelry Company Files for Trustee
The Wild Broad Jewelry company in St Louis files for bankruptcy with Peter A. Pickel named trustee for creditors. Total debt listed at 57.00 with 0.07890 due on meter. No assets details provided in the filing.
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Jewelry Company
Falls St Louie
Wild Broad Jewelry Company
Peter A. Pickel
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Gen. Buller
Tugela
Free Statera
Arma
Yorkshires
Burgheres
Dairy Mail
Dairy Mail, eg Saturday, January = 1. Bw, fi yar “Praident
Austen
Neserty
Pretoria
Mufeletn
Hilitan
Bustwian
Lasest
Eadysmith
Ring Lane
ST. Helena
Missouri
City Council
Rockefeller
National Livestock Association
Annas
Cy Leland
Congress Timber
C. D. Walker
Congress
Weight and Huggins
Lyon County
House of Representatives
J.T. Braddock
Greenwood County
Walker
Atchison
C.D. Walker
Hatley
Curtis
Atchison County
Wainwright & Co
Justice Smith
Berlin
Germany
Oeernes
Colesberg
Sagift
Maferin
NTE
Nnesburs
STENO
Transvaal
Drakensburg
East Side
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