Warren Passes by Pontoon Bridge at Boer Front
London war dispatch reports Gen Warren crossing the Modder or a river near Potgietersrust after a pontoon bridge was completed. British forces entrench five miles front while Boer forces ambush and fall back to strong positions on the high ground. Reports describe detachments, reinforcements, and cautious British advance toward the Boer line.
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London
War Office
Koverta
Cape Town
Haberntating
Upela
Potgietere Ditt
Tullon
Mt Trichuedts
Warren
UK, Part $F Nik, Fares Croeems
Hoehs
Jane Made
Ladywat
C&m
Hik Gow
Raladrais
Blondon
Ladysmith
Xian
Lond Roberts
Baler
Tuyela
Jar
Spiegskog
Ionion
Bwartekop
What Buller Is Doing In South Africa
New York dated report from Jan 18 cites a Herald military expert detailing Buller’s maneuvers near Tugela and Colenso. It notes Clery’s division moving toward the Colenso river front, Warren joining Buller, and Warren’s spread toward Extroart, Frere, and Ladysmith while Buller presses the foe at Potgieter’s Drift and holds the rear supply line as ships move to Dewdrop.
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New York
The
Herald
South Africa
Shetter
Muller
Potgieters Drift
Tugela
Ladysmith
George White
Caesare
Denteen
Redvers Buller
Clery
Colenso
Pir
Chieveley
Frere
Exteaurt
Buller
Orier
Colense
Charles Warren
Warren
Weenen
Methaty
Ladyemith
Rere
Tore
Ube Tygels
Drateh
Tugyla
Dewdrop
Hullers
Ivovine
Buker
Joubert Mo
Pitters
Ladpemith
Ryan in Race as Populist Nominee for Governor
Senator W. H. Ryan of Crawford County is set to be nominated by the Populists for governor at the state convention. A noted champion of miners, he has twice been elected to the state senate with cross-party support. The article notes his repeated nominations by Democrats and Populists and his influence in Kansas politics amid party maneuvering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Ryan
Crawford County
Kansas
Ryan
Senate
T. King
Mose Householdr
Anson Cooke
Levi Pritchard
Bers
Peech
Mantel
Particanius
Topeka
Heelk
Commissioner of Labor
Evan
Sonstor Ivan
Mbent
Lease of Public Land at Fort Worth Ends in Lease Consideration
Fort Worth Texas January 18 The convention of the National Live Stock Association opened the third day with discussion on leasing public land adapted to growing purposes to storie men who are citizens. The debate continued to adjournment last night with expectations for endorsement despite strong opposition from sheep men across the west. Col Hobbs of New York may be recommended as United States commissioner to the Paris exposition for the dead meat industry. Speakers included T B Lottram, A H Pickeral, and Col ID of Missouri, among others. The talk touched on wild horse and wild cattle ancestry and the impact of thoroughbred importations on stock lands and resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Tex
National Live Stock Association
Col Hobb
New York
United States
T. ¥.B. Lottram
Urs A. Hi
Pickeral St Clinoln
Missouri
California
Seattle
Texas
Rees
Col. Emundson
Union
Senator Ryan and the Populist fusion talks in Kansas
The article outlines Senator Ryan as a potential gubernatorial timber with wide county tours and alliances. It notes his miner advocacy, headlining a bill to remove inspectors from politics, and his nonpartisan stance on labor officials. It frames him as a possible Populist with Democratic leanings affecting convention dynamics.
Donation of 3200 000 to Flower Hospital
New York January 18 Mrs Roswell P Flower donated 100000 to Flower hospital and Mrs Ema Flower Taylor daughter of Roswell P Flower also gave 100000 to the institution The gift carries the condition that the name Flower hospital be retained in perpetuity Roswell F Flower founder of the hospital was a homeopathic physician. Escapes In Time Norfolk Va January 13 Lorenzo Brown colored under sentence of death for the upcoming execution escaped from jail at Greenville NC He was captured for a criminal assault at the April court last year and sentenced to beng.
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P. Flower
Flower Hospital
New York
Roswell P. Plower
Ema Plower ‘Taylor
Hoxwell
Norfolk Va
Lorenzo Brown
Meath
Greenville
N. CG
Brown
Chicago
Jan
Norfolk
Lorelas Brown
Winder
Grenville
Nyc
Carnegie Endows Another Library Project
Ottumwa Iowa January 18 Andrew Carnegie proposed a gift of 50000 for a public wharf if the city provides a suitable site and guarantees an annual five dollar maintenance fee for the millenniums. The conditions are expected to be accepted by the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie
Ottumwa
Andrew Carnegie
Monetary League plans national convention to back silver policy
A Denver dispatched report says the Monetary League executive committee voted to hold a national convention in Denver alongside the Democratic, Silver Republican and Populist gatherings. They aim to draft a financial plank for the Democratic platform, with leaders including Judge Rucker and Governor Thomas. The group expects British support to reopen India's mints to free silver coinage, driven by currency scarcity and Boer War sentiment.
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Denver
The
Monetary League
League
A. W. Backer
Moses Hawlett
C. 8. Thomas
J. M. Goddard
T. M. Patterson
Judes C
Treasury Raid Prospects of Refunding Civil War Cotton Funds
Southern Senators express hope for legislation this session to refund money paid into the U S treasury after the Civil War from cotton seized by federal forces. About 30 million originally, with 11 million remaining. Senator Davis sponsors a one year extension for proof of claims before the court of claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Con
Treasury
United States
Money
Davis
Court of Claims
Senate Committee On Claims
Mary T Leiter Sues for Receiver in Metropolitan Railway Case
Mrs. Mary T Leiter wife of L Z Leiter files in equity court against Metropolitan Railway seeking appointment of a receiver for the company sale of stock 18482 shares held by Washington Traction and Electric company an accounting and injunction to bar officers and directors from acting The suit follows consolidation with Washington Traction and Electric and accuses funds being misappropriated to benefit other roads she owns 1270 shares about one twentieth of Metropolitan capital and did not disclose holdings before others sold at 280 per share
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Mary T. Leiter
Chicago Street Railway
Washington
Jat
L. Z. Leiter
Chicago Missionaire
Metropolitan Railway Company
Washington Traction and Electric Company
Metropolitan Company
Leiter
Metropolitan Road
Trom
Count Hons De Castellane Loses Three Million France
Paris rumor says Count Hons De Castellane, husband of Anna Gould, has shed three million France by unlucky speculations on the stock market. The Matin reports the gossip as a baseless rumor circulating today.
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Countess Castellane
Paris
Hons de Castellane
Anna Gould
France
Why Wheeler Returns
Washington January 18 The Herald reports strong belief among Brigadier General Joseph Wheeler's supporters that his Philippines withdrawal stems from Otis's failure to provide active field duty. Detractors claim age or climate illness, while friends cite Wheeler's remark that the country is not unhealthy. Orders for Wheeler to come home were sent by cable about a week ago. Presidential Appointment. Washington January 18 The president nominated Cymoun J Henderson of Mansaember to the board of endasnce and forsusion.
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Aspevins
the Herald
Washington
Friends
Joseph Wheeler
Otis
Wheeler
Gen
Gen. Wheeler
Soreamhington
Cymoun J. Henderson
Ports Opened Bid to Break Twine Trust Hurt by Hemp
The Will Open Ports report notes a push by implement men to force Manila hemp exports to lower binder twine prices. A Washington telegram from Otis says an expedition departs Manila tonight. Kansas machine dealers rally 2,500 in Kansas City for the Western Retail Dealers’ Implement and Vehicle association convention.
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Manila
Bassas City
Binder
Washington
Chisfer E Long
Kansas
W. Blaine
War Department
Otis
Dwne
Pratt
Kan
Tkis
Ratall Implement Dealers’ Association
McKinley
Luzon
Congress
Te Western Hetail Dealers’ Implement and Vehicle Association
Coates Opera House
Tims
Tere
Kansan
F. K. Allen
Hodge
Wheeler Loses Seat In Congress Decision
New York KA Times special from Washington reports that Gen. Joe Wheeler cannot return to Congress without new formalities. The inquiry into his relief from duty in the Philippines finds, per both sides of the house, that he forfeited his seat. He must run again in his district if he wishes to seek reelection.
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New York
Jan
KA Times Special
Washington
Joe Wheeler
Congress
Philippines
Kansas Day May Bring Congressional District Convention Date
The First Congressional District committees may meet in Topeka during Kansas Day on January 29 to set the time and price for a convention to resolve district disputes. Arthur Capper of Topeka chairs the committee and favors Kansas Day for the gathering, while Curtis and Bailey factions debate the date. Capper notes some members prefer Kansas Day due to attendance at the celebration, but no formal call has been issued yet. If the group agrees, Capper will issue the call promptly. The likely location and exact date remain unsettled.
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Topeka
Arthur Capper
Curtis
Bailey Furves
Capper
Kansas
Kansas Day
Batley
Mr. Capper
Liberal murder case in Liberal Kansas underway
In Liberal Kansas preliminary elimination of Alex McCoid for the murder of A L Davis proceeds in court. State rests its case. defense requests time and anticipates alibi. Davis was found dead January 4 with a bullet through his head. McCoid and Davis were long-time neighbors with feud. Also notes death of John Lora, president of the Second National Bank of Seamrville, from pneumonia at 65. Julius Fischer raises funds for Boer cause in Lawrence.
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Kan
San
Alex
McCoid
A. L. Davis
Merwill
Devis
Davis
McCold
John Lora
New York
John Lord
Second National Bank of
Seamrville
Pneumona
Yaqui Appeal for Independence Amid Mexican Stand
A telegraph from El Paso reports Yaqui leaders in Sonora declare a fight for independence against Mexico. The Yaqui nation proclaims a provisional government and warns that foreign-born Americans will be restricted if Mexican forces advance, pledging protection for American property and persons where the Yaquis hold power.
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Chicago
el Paso
Tex
Sonora
Mexico
Bota
Sondra
Topeka Man Caught In Baker Col Pump And Fraud
St Louis January 18 The Post Dispatch reports Jota A Roker a commission broker accused of running a pyramid like scheme to attract investors and pay dividends from new money. Chief Postoffice Inspector Dice says Baker Col firm had hundreds of patrons but funds dried up as business slowed. investors faced loss after checks bounced and demand for returns went unmet. A Topeka attorney says a client from Missouri received no dividends and was told payments were suspended. Missourians and others including a group in Muriesa Illinois reportedly invested about $7,000.
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St. Louis
The
Post-Dispatch Today
Jota A. Roker
Postoffice
Dice
Baker & Col
Wick
John A. Baker
Wether
Unive
Topeka
Kan
Baker
Harker
Sieht
Hinvelf
Missouri
Muriesa
Fil
Owings Files Bankruptcy Huge Indebtedness Case
Francia F. Owings, once a Chicago real estate figure, files voluntary bankruptcy with a claimed debt of 5,004,917 dollars. No assets available. Petition lists ownership of the Owings Building and the Bedford, noted as early west coast skyscraper landmarks, with purchased leaseholds and foreclosed interests.
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Chicago
United States District Court
Francia F. Owings
Stork
Owings
Bedford
Danish West Indies sale talk lacks credentials
Washington January 18 Captain Christ mas Dierkenbisch Holmfelt of Danmark met with Secretary Hay at the state department to discuss selling the Danish West Indies to the United States. He offered expert information but had no credentials or official capacity. Hay thanked him and said the department will call on him if needed for any future information.
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Washington
Christmas Dierkenbisch Holmfelt
Dan—mark
State Department
Hayater
United States
Nhat
Department of State
Hay
Stecif
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Norte
Lourenzo Starques
Wey
Bullers
Felipe Lotion
Cutenay
Wadrestay
Zaniery
Times
Cheries Warren
Maller
Editatin de Bak
Colin
Cape Colony
Methuen
Baye
Seal
Canada
Enunellil
Priday
Fuller
Williams
Tugeia
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Les
England
Gould
Alex McCoid
Lawrence
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Mt Smee 2 Opera House
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