Jameson Defeated at Johannesburg Reaches Krueger Over Prisoners
May 2 telegraphs report Dr Jameson defeated by Boer forces near Johannesburg. Chamberlain seeks generous treatment for prisoners and wounded as Colonial Office confirms the setback and convenes a conference tonight.
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Lopden
Jang
Exchange Telegraph Company
Jameson
Hoers
Johannesburg
Chamberlain
Colonial Office
Jamesons
Champerlain
Kruener
Jameson Defeat Report Surfaces From Transvaal Crisis
Telegrams from Sir Hercules Robinson describe Dr Jameson’s forces near Krugersdorp surrounded and fighting in the Transvaal while burghers report casualties and prisoners. News cites Pretoria dispatches, mobilizations by Chartered South Africa Company forces, and Government concern.
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Jameson
Diana
Famaron
Jacobus Dewitt
Joubert
Walfarers
Cape Times
Pretoria
Transvill
Clem Kineguisdorf
Tad Blun Ward
South Attica Company
Hercules Robinson
X Bart Gays
Ager
Awfar
Olicera
Johannesburg
Dr Jameson
South Africa Company
Transvaal
Food Rush Intensifies as Johannesburg Tensions Rise
On Monday in Johannesburg the city faces growing dread as women and children flee. Arms and food are being bought up, town guard enrollment rises, and threats of violence spark urgent measures. Officials seek conciliatory steps with Kruger as Australians and European residents advocate protection.
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Johannesburg
Rand
The
National Union
Krueger
Vaeilous
Transvaal
Peace Commissioner reports on Cape to Pretoria tension
London January 2 Secretary of State for Colonies Chamberlain joins statement on the Tinnavaal High Commissioner leaving Cape Town for Pretoria to address the situation. The Chartered Company directors telegraph Cape Town to inform Dr Jameson the company dissents from his actions and orders him to return immediately to company land.
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London
Chamberlain
Tinnavaal
Cape ‘Hown
Pretoria
Ak Chamberlain
Cape Town
Jameson
England Strongly Disavows Berlin Inn 3 It Is Reported
Britain informs Germany of its strong disavowal as official channels note diplomatic tension. Government sources in London indicate a formal message was conveyed to Berlin through established diplomatic lines. The report highlights ongoing friction between the two nations amid escalating wartime strains.
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England
Berlin
Transvaal Invasion Denied as Troops Advance on Johannesburg
A Pretoria dispatch reports the Chartered South Africa Company denies invasion plans while ordering withdrawal of forces. It cites 800 Bechuanaland troops with six Maxim guns near Rugtemburg advancing toward Johannesburg. London reports Montague White accuses Witlanders of not aiding Dr Jameson and predicts fair treatment for followers but punishment for Jameson.
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Ter
Transvaal
South Africa
SaneeRe
Pretoria
Sritish
Cane Colony
Bechuanaland
Rugtemburg
Trarch
Johannesburg
London
Montague White
England
Jameson
Jaimesor
Wood River Train Wreck Leaves Two Passengers
A northbound Wood River Branch train wrecked south of Hatley at 10 am. Only two passengers survived the crash Isaac Holba drummer for Sinn Itab Grocery and Patrick Daulligher of Pocatello were injured but survived. The wreck halted traffic as wrecking crews moved toward Potlallao. The accident likely the line’s worst, with rolling stock damage uncertain. Venezuela Readies Commission for Caracas case but awaits governing details before evidence. The British stance remains nonrecognition pending London Foreign Office guidance.
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Sinsky
Wood Hiver
Hatley
Paseley
Ute
Isaac
Andrade
Ly Shel
Wagite
Ambassado Bayard
London Foreign Office
Diplomats to Meet New Year Over South American Defense
Rio de Janeiro reports Brazil will not send troops to aid Venezuela as South American representatives prepare to discuss dominion defense against European aggression. In Cripple Creek miners jump for tin allegations as claims expire at midnight. Nicaragua’s Congress opens January 1 1889 amid unfavorable terms from London bankers.
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New York
The
Herald 5
Rio de Jantero
Brazil
South America
Rio de Janeiro
Venezuela
Cripple Creek
Denver
Tild
Regular Troops Replacing Guards at Constantinople
At the request of the United States Minister the Sultan orders regular troops to replace reserve guards protecting missionaries in exposed empire areas. In San Francisco W D Catton manager for Grace Co and Chilean consul died today.
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Constantinople
United States
Empire
San Franciacco
Dee
Catton
San Francuisco
Grace & Co
Ice Consul
Franco Russian plan on Abyssinia arms shipment discussed
London reports in high metal circles that a Franco Russian project may ship 40 000 Beidan rifles and 2 600 000 cartridges to Abyssinia, discussed by officials and strategists amid war tensions.
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Abyssinia
London
Uimes
Russia
President nominates Postmaster and Fortifications official
The President sent nominations to the Senate naming George W Lord of Pullman Washington as Postmaster and Joseph F Outhwaite as a member of the Board of Ordnance and Fortifications.
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Washington
Senate
George W Lord
Pullman Wash
Joseph F. Outhwaite
Board of Ordnance and Fortifications
Turko Chinese diplomatic move amid Motlin plunder report
A dispatch from Chun Kin China says Turkish government accepts reprieve offers from powers to mediate between Lorte and the Ming at Motlin. It reports the Cheng Tu mission has achieved a complete success and is recognized by Chinese officials. The commission plans to start homeward next Wednesday.
Free Coinage Substitute and Party Realignment Debate
Washington reports that the Senate Finance Committee will soon report a free coinage bill as a substitute for the House plan. A growing coalition of free coinage advocates and party leaders signals realignment fears as divisions between silver and gold factions sharpen.
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Washington, DC
Senate Committee On Finance
Senate
House
Congress
Morgan
Speaker Clap
Free Silver Controversy in Senate Finance Conference
Senators split over free coinage of silver and bonds as Finance Committee meets. Jones Ark delegates a measure for unlimited coinage at 16 to 1 while Republicans push for a cautious substitute and a delayed report. Tariff discussions linger as Western Republicans press for McKinley duty restoration.
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Washington
West
Senate Finance Committee
Mmen
Democrata
Jones
Nev
Ark
Senate
Silver
Allver Comnaga
Sherman
Mitchell
Oregon
Arkansas
Yeat
Treasury to redeem notes with gold or silver
The Secretary of the Treasury is authorized to calm the silver bullion in the Treasury to redeem treasury notes under the 1890 act. Provisions will be made for the redemption of the greenback in either gold or silver.
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Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury
Coast Defense Committee to Act on Squire Bill
Senator Squire pushes the Coast Defense committee to immediate consideration of his bill for fortifications and seacoast defenses. General Craigill and General Flagler will speak on needs and ordnance production. Army Chief Miles to outline urgent government action. coast cities push for quick congressional action. The bill would make 87 million dollars immediately available at the President’s discretion.
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Senate
Washington
Squire
Committee On
Coast Defense
Craignill
WB. A
Flagler
Miles
Congress
Charleston
Bayinnah
Galveston
New Haven
Atlantic
Seattle
Portland
San Francisco
San Diego
Benator Squire
First State Dinner at the White House
The White House hosted the year’s first state dinner with President Cleveland presiding. Guests included Vice President, Secretary of State Olney, and numerous cabinet members plus lawmakers and their spouses at a decoratively themed mansion event.
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Washington
White House
Tn Mis Cleveland
Olney
Carlisle
Lamont
Mia Marmon
Mia Wilson
Navy
Rebert
Interior
Agriculture
Miss Morton
House
Morrill
Beiater
Mra Hawley
Monthly Debt Statement from Treasury on December 1 1895
The monthly public debt statement shows cash in the Treasury at 3 947 299 262 with a month decrease of 1 179 349. The debt totals 1 126 825 462 in aggregate with various interest bearing and non interest bearing components. Cash in the Treasury is 787 678 447 against demand liabilities 609 247 000 leaving a cash balance of 178 027 200. The Treasury lost 60 000 in gold and 3 300 in bar for legal tender exchange, yielding a true gold reserve of 62 603 234.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Treasury
Receipts and Expenditures in United States December
The monthly comparative statement shows December receipts totaling 26,283,927 with customs 412,169,162 internal revenue 1,270,771 and miscellaneous 1,363,003. Expenditures were 26,814,315, leaving a surplus of 474,620. For the first half of the present fiscal year ended December 31, a deficit of 169,707 is recorded, rising to 27,564,465 for the first half of last year. Customs receipts in the last six months rose by 12,377,000 over the prior year, while internal revenue declined by about 5,276,600.
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Washington
United States
Tigurea
Customs
Resturna
Fort Hall Irrigation Bids Delayed by Secretary Illness
Secretary Smith did not appear at the Interior department delaying bids for Fort Hall Indian reservation irrigation works. Commissioner Browning has papers ready to present once the secretary recovers, with the matter postponed indefinitely.
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Fort Hall
Washington
Smith
Interior Department
Fort Hall Indian Reservation
Browning Atd
India Office
Boon
Treasury records show large redemption of greenbacks
Washington reports Treasury records indicate United States notes redeemed since 1979 reach 245,968,303 dollars with daily reporting. The total notes issued were 344,968,1 916 dollars and most of the issue has been redeemed and paid out again by the Treasury over the last seventeen years.
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Washington
Treasury
United States
Railroads grant Sunday and holiday baggage storage exemption
Western railroads agree to exempt Sundays and holidays from storage charges on baggage held over twenty four hours. Exemption applies only if the baggage is received on one of these days. This rule aims to ease delays for travelers and improve handling during holiday periods.
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Western
U S Loan Debut Placed Amid Global Market Tensions
The Wolff News Agency reports a United States loan of about 100 million dollars with Germany and American banks likely to participate. London bankers note rates around 104 in New York and 108 in London, while some bonds may be sold in Germany. The issue design and UK relations complicate placement amid the Venezuelan dispute and Britain-US strains.
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Berlin
Wolft Nowa
United States
Germany
London
Herlin
Wolff Newa
Brown, Shipley & Co
New York
Mt. Burns
Thomas
Moga — Co
Government bond syndicate contract details emerge
The Evening Post reports a new bond syndicate plan to supply 11.5 million in gold, about 200,000 dollars, with the government to take half and an option on the rest. J P Morgan & Co, City National Bank, Hanover National, and German Bank lead the syndicate in a large issue tied to a 30 year four percent bond.
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New York
Europe
Evening Post
Anandai
J P Morgan & Co
Lawson Weidenfeld & Co
London
United States
Itill
Lawson, Weidenfeld & Co Sa
Congress
J F Morgan & Co
City National Bank
Tranover National Bank
German Bank
Ateasia Morgan & Co
City
Hanover
Syndicato Quarantha New York
Dean Backera
Expieaa
Domentto
Washington
Sub-Treasury
Syndicats
Treasury
Death Shot In Wyoming Ranching Dispute
Richard J. Wilson, a Carbon county ranch hand, was shot and killed by Game Warden C. D. Paulson at Hardin's ranch south of Cimf. Wilson, who had been discharged from the job months earlier, argued with Paulson and allegedly tried to draw a gun. Paulson fired, the bullet striking Wilson below the right eye. Wilson died four hours later. Paulson surrendered to Sheriff Davie.
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Henna
Wyo
Paulson
Iit
Sherrif Davie
Silv er Certificates Proposed Amid War Bond Debate
Senate introduced a bill directing the treasury secretary to cancel silver certificates and redeem them with new silver dollars, establishing a plan to coin silver now in the treasury and potentially affecting war expenditures and coinage policy.
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Washington
Ies Senate
Petts
Sgt Frew
Larkin Sent to Jail in Detour of 9a 82800 Case
In Idaho, Larkin was examined and his bond set at 2500. Citizens question the amount. Louie Elc and Ed F Winn withdrew from a recognizance bond for Larkin, who was turned over to the sheriff as his condition worsened.
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Louie el
Ed F Winn
Larkins
Fort Hall Contract Preference for Silver Certificates Outline
The commissioner of Indian affairs in Washington reports an abstract of bids for irrigating the Fort Hall Idaho Reservation. A demurrer from bidder Mr Murray challenges awarding to Idaho Canal Co. The secretary will review papers. no recommendation is planned yet, aiming to begin work next summer.
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Washington, DC
Astatra Browning
Ot Hall
Idaho
Pocatello
Murray
Idaho Canal Company
Secretary of the Interior
Ticwning
Shorsday
Drowning
Increasing the Army proposal in Congress new regiments and units
In Washington on December 31 a House bill by Mr. Cummings of New York calls for a reorganized army. It would create ten artillery regiments with twelve batteries each, ten cavalry regiments with twelve companies each, and thirty infantry regiments with twelve companies each.
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Washington
Cummings
New York
United States
Buffalo Killer Released After Idaho Killing Confusion
Anreste Anthony Courtney faced a Montana commission on charges of killing buffalo in Yellowstone Park. He admitted the acts in Idaho with three witnesses corroborating but the commissioner ruled no jurisdiction, discharging the case. The story notes no Idaho law against buffalo killing and warns of cross state pursuit.
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Idaho
William Courtney
Montana
Yeallowstone Park
United States
Meldrum
Mammoth Jiot Springs
Courtney
Courtney E
Alde
Stanley-Cradley Publishing Company
New York
Albert Woodley
Jennie Buchanan
Pittsburg
Yorshay
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Capa Colony
Charities Tale
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Swatow
Quangha
China
Theng
Mol
Motlin
Coast Defense Committee
Commission of Foreign Coins
Merce
Doolittle
Japan
East
Orient A Commission of Commerce
Ig Ie
Larkin
Buffalo Killer
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