Parliament Called Iller Continues to Do Nothing
Reports from London and South Africa describe British actions at Ladysmith, Boer camps east of Colenso, and losses in the Ladysmith fight. Dispatches note bread and meat supplies in Ladysmith, German cruisers possibly aiding a Cape Town approach, and waiting for Lord Roberts to arrive as offensive moves unfold.
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London
Wondon
Brere
Colenso
Daily Mail
Ladysmith
Hermaritzburg
Germany
Berlin
Schwalbe
Dor
Delabay
Cape Town
Alt
Choate
Count von Buelow
Washington
Roberts
Cape ‘Town
Able Bay
H. M
Portabeth
Argen
Methuen Recall Rumor Sparks British-Loyalty Debate
A New York dispatch notes rumors that General Methuen has been recalled to land due to alleged lunacy, sparking critique of the British cabinet while denials come from London. A Minnesota dispatch reports a Regina send-off for mounted police bound for South Africa, led by French-Canadian Lieutenant Governor Forget, emphasizing loyalty to the Empire.
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York
Grant
South
Fire on a Reef Off Newfoundland Losses Reported
A large liner wrecked on a reef in Newfoundland's Bay five miles offshore. The vessel burns and several passengers are feared dead or missing. by nightfall more casualties expected as rescue efforts continue with limited details available.
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Newfoundland
Market and grain reports from Chicago and other hubs
Chicago market notes list hog receipts and varied price ranges for pork products from 4.00 to 4.62 percent, cattle quotations across multiple grades from 2.00 to 7.50, and sheep values up to 6.25. East Buffalo reports dull cattle, higher hogs, and mixed lamb prices, while St Louis and Milwaukee grain markets show wheat, corn, oats, and rye quotes with bid hints and track prices.
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Chicago
Texas
East Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
St. Louis
aJa
Chicago Grain and Produce
Chicago Board of Trade
Illinois
Montana Senate Election Scandal Turns on $30000 Cash
Three new witnesses testified in the Montana case before the Senate committee. Collins showed $30,000 in ten thousand dollar bills, while Clark's namesake and Fred W. Cowan described offers of money to sway votes._Wellcome pressed for Clark’s votes with $10,000. Bickford discussed paying for Stiff’s restraint and possible $15,000 offers that were later withdrawn.
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Pettigrew
Washington
Clark
Montana
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
Whiteside
Collins
W. A. Clark
Madison County
Fred W. Cowan
Missoula
Stiff
Montana House of Representatives
Legislative Investigating Committee
Cowan
Wellcome
Senate
Helena
Bickford
W. E. Bickford
Conrad
Senators Clash Over Philippine Policy and Information
A spirited Senate debate centered on a Pettigrew resolution demanding information about the Philippine insurgency and U.S. actions. Pettigrew attacked administration policy and accused supporters of a political motive for McKinley’s renomination, while Hoar Lodge and others pressed for broader, specific disclosures. The resolutions stalled on the table.
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Washington
Senate
Pettigrew
Philippines
United States
McKinley
Lawton
Aguinaldo
League
Lodge
Hoar
Trust Question Comes Up in Census Figures Debate
Senator Allen of Nebraska pressed an amendment to collect statistics on trusts, but the measure was defeated. Carter argued the proposal targeted by the amendment would force institutions to defend themselves in court, and that trusts deserve hearings before laws apply. Allen warned of hidden powers in Congress and accused colleagues of a public disregard.
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Allen
Washington
Senate
Nebraska
Carter
Congress
R. F. Riley
Official Statement of Salisbury Concessions and Manila View
The state department reports a interview with the Marquis Salis bury over flour and provisions on detained British steamers Beatrice Mashona and Maria. Britain claims contraband rules require enemy destination proof. the view undermines seizure. Also Admiral Dewey’s Manila capture memo cites one day take and collapse of islands with blockades. A Spooner resolution seeks civil powers in the Philippines after insurrection. Dr J J Mulhall is found dead in St Louis with a pistol nearby.
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Washington
State Department
Ambassador Choate
Marquis Salisbury
Beatrice
Maria
Senate
Dewey
Hong Kong
Manila
St. Louis
J. J. Mulhall
Notable deaths and legal events span cities in the U S
Reports note Rev McGlynn funeral in New York and a census supervisor meeting in Washington on January 24. Acquittals occur in Chattanooga over a theater murder behind the scenes. A Civil War veteran Colonel A D Hope dies in New Jersey after 83 years.
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McGlynn
St. Stephens
New York
Washington
Julia Morrison
Leidenheimer
Chattanooga
A. D. Hope
Roselle
N. J
Hope
William Klatz
Fred Schultz
Chicago
Pasadena
Cal
Phillip D. Armour
Michael J. Sampson
Liverpool
David Mann
Jerry Trumbly
Roger O’brien
Mann
Trumbly
F. E. Green
Montgomery
Schley
Montevide
Indiana
Astors
Grand Jury Finishes Business Next Week in Iowa Court
Grand jury finished business and was dismissed by Judge Dewey. Several cases set for trial next week include Bright Paratton burglars, the will of Margaret Coulter, and various guardianship, estate, and equity actions. Criminal case State of Iowa v Desmond dismissed by county attorney.
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Grand Jury
Dewey
Margaret A. Coulter
Pearl D. Fitzgerald
Ward
Warren County
Illinois
Phebe Carson
State of Iowa
DM Desmond
Marsh Defies Call to Quit Michigan GOP Post
Former general and indicted official amid Lansing news fights to stay as chairman of the Michigan Republican state central committee. He says he was elected by the convention and will serve until his term ends or he resigns by choice. Governor Pingree failed to secure Lt. Col. Fred Shubel Jr. for quartermaster post. Indicted official James J. Brown pleads not guilty and posts bond. Grain shippers of Wisconsin plan a new association over rail rates. Iowa Sanitary Commission forms to combat tuberculosis in domestic animals with public education and legislation goals.
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Lansing
Mich
Marsh
Republican State Central Committee
Pingree
National Guard
Fred Shubel, Jr
Shubel
Ingham County
Grand Jury
James J. Brown
Battle Creek
State Livestock Sanitary Commission
Brown
Des Moines
Iowa Sanitary Commission
Prsident
J. A. Scripps
Keokuk
G. A. Johnson
Blane Cie
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Kalamonoskasudmistakaleinene
Lizzie Wehkamaki
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Pool
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Ind
Rosa Diltz
Here
Jack the Hugger
Freeport
Homer EF. Aspinwall
Fond du Lac
Fond du Lac, Wis
Company E Military
Yale College
Chicago Y. M. GC. A
Janesville
Wis
D. Fisher
Cagsville
Grant County
Towa
Spencer, Neb
M. Jacoby
Milton Nelson
Sherman
Say of
Methuen
Arge Stzamer
Iwaukee
Milwaukee
F. Cook
Shawneetown
Ringfield
Ills
Board of Health
Bliss- Srenat
Jefferson County
Eminine Finn
Latea
Twenty-third
Pennsylvania Railroad
Ae Donnelly
Leftervon Market
Milwaukee Grain
Northern
Detroit
Philippine Islands
Salisbury
Manta
Spooner
Ouiline
Royal
Parat
Ton
Eleanor Thompson
Martha Ann Allen
Frank E Neal
Fanny B
Kimble Et al
Schrader Et al
Anna Schader
S W Brookhart
Eletha Hicks
Ed Deeds
Nancy Hodges
Edward Hodges
KJ Fisher
J HH Cherryholmes
Wm W Wells
John J Mack
KH Donovan
Jos Scranton Guarnisheed
LL Teas
Joseph Scranton Kuardshee
EF Smith
John Maple
Townsley
Win Stewart
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Citizens’ Savings Bank
Washington, Iowa
Joseph Keck
CHAS
Casey Bros
Feed and Sale Stable
Hotel Allen
E. M. McConaughy
Orrick
Klein's Clothing Store
P. W. McElwain
Washroron Lowa
J. R. Burroughs
Oretom
Southeast Corner Square
Columbia Corner
Waantanton, TA
W. E. Anderson, M. D
Maar
J. F. Poage
Osteopath
American School of Osteopathy
First National Bank
H. Sanford
T. J. Dempsey
Side Square
National Bank
Capital
Burplus
Marsh W. Bailey
Ofelor
City Hall
Washinton
Iowa
C. J. Wilson
Attorney At Law
Bear Alberson's Grocery
Temple Building
W. H. Butterfield
Crall
Jos. Pollard, JR
Washington, IA
Cc. S. Lemmon
L. D. Robinson
Kant
C. S. Lemmon
Mr. Lemmon
JL. D. Robinson
Rocky Mountain
Gen. Marsh
Michigan Republican
Organization of Grain Shippers
Sheboyganti Dis
Grain Shippers’ Association of Wisconsin
Chicago and Milwaukee
Burlington
Philadelphia
G. Fox
W. R. Jeferey
A. Anderson
J.T. Anderson
Aas
T Cash
Washington County Savings Bank
Don General
Jon. Knox
A. Wrrre
H. Knox
Wm. Blair
A. H. Wallace
D. H. Keck
LD. Robinson
Frank Swart
J. ¥. Henderson
E. C. Keck
P. Co
T. T. Keeley
W. Washington Street
City Feed Store and Feed Yard
Mason
Lince
Frank Rogers
Sitiouse
Riis
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