Great Battle Expected as War Reports Signal Moves
Telegrams from Jan 14 describe General Warren moving with 11 000 men and all colonial mounted troops under his command in Natal. Ladysmith reports boers losing and preparing for Buller’s attack while Colenso remains deserted. Floods in Julinette Ida sweep tracks and drown workers as rail lines vanish south of Potlatch.
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Warren
Ladysmith
Pretoria
Palse
Durban
Chievery
Frere
London
War Offices
Field Marshal Roberts
Cape Town
Colenso
Lourenzo Marques
New York
Buller
Daily Mail
Pietermaritsburg
Charles Warren
Kruger
Ward
Weenen
Groblers Kloof
Natal
Commandant de Villiers
Colesberg
Assault on Ladysmith Described in Boer Dispatch
A special dispatch from Ladysmith dated Jan 9 via Lourenco Marques details a fierce assault on Plat-Rand ridge with stubborn British resistance and close hand to hand fighting. The next day the battle continued on a smaller scale amid storm and ammunition shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Londdn
Ladysmith
Lourenzo Marques
Plat- Rand
Plat-Rand
Tragic Potlatch River Flood Claims Three Children
In Kendrick and Ldn dated June 15 reports say a sudden rise in the Potlatch River caused the drownings of three children. Authorities fear others may be missing as twenty houses are affected by the flood.
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Hamblin
John Long
Kendrick Company
Julinette
Ida
Northern Pacific
Shres
Kendrick
Ldn
Dan
Governor Mount Bars Prizefighting Across Indiana
Indianapolis Jan 15 The Alexandria Athletic club aims to promote the Corbett Jeffries bout on March 15 under its auspices. Governor Mount vows no prizefighting in Indiana and will direct the attorney general to enforce the law. He warns violators will face penalties and "trouble" if they defy state sentiment.
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Governor Mount
Indianapolis
Alexandria Athletic Club
James J.corbett
Jeffries
Alexandria
Indiana
James Andrew Scott
Taylor
Battle near Subleon mountains routs insurgents in Cebu
Advices from Cebu report a sharp fight on January 8 between a battalion of the Nineteenth Infantry and insurgents occupying a strong position in the Subleon mountains. The enemy was routed, Americans captured a smooth bore cannon, some rifles and destroyed fortifications. Four Americans were wounded.
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Manila
Cebu
Nineteenth Infantry
Subleon
Cadet Discharges At West Point After January Exams
West Point board concludes review of January cadet crops examination. Deficient cadets discharged include W M Cooley Michigan W C Russell Illinois A C Crow Michigan C G L Lacy Indiana. They plan to appeal their cases.
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West Point
N. Y
Academy
Military Academy
W. M.cooley
Michigan
W. C. Russell
Ilinois
A. C. Crow
CG. L. Lacy
Indiana
Three Burned in Merrimac Home Fire Fatalities
A. Blanchard 65 his wife 48 and boarder William Money 58 died in a Merrimac New Hampshire house fire Saturday night. Fire reportedly started from kerosene lighting with unknown cause and possible explosion.
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Manchester
N. H
A. Blanchard
William Money
Merrimac
Blanchards
Brewery Change in Marshall Michigan Ownership
The Marshall Michigan brewery, operated by Joseph Gramer since 1888, was sold to Louis A. Reuhl of Chicago. Reuhl will move to Marshall to run the forty year old operation. The $16,000 purchase includes some real estate.
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Marshall, Mich
Joseph Gramer
Louis A. Reuhl
Chicago
Republicans postpone state convention to May 8 in Peoria
In Chicago the Republican state central committee voted to move the state convention from April 10 to May 8, with no opposition and a five minute adjournment. The notices covered by regional dispatches include a fire at Nekoosa Paper Co. plant and several notable deaths and honors.
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Chicago
Republican State Central Committee
Great Northern
Peoria
Republicans Fight Taylor Goebel in Kentucky Gubernatorial Clash
Kentucky Republicans claim they will seek federal court action to block Democratic contestants in the Taylor Marshall gubernatorial dispute. They say a federal judge could restrain seating and that the case would climb to the supreme court, delaying final resolution. Democrats and Goebel allies dispute federal questions and standing.
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Frankfort
Evep
Taylor
Marshall
Evans
Louisville
Supreme Court
Goebel
K. J. Hampton
Republican State Central Committee
Taylor and Marshall
Bryan Addresses Missouri Crowd on Imperialism and Independence
The article covers W I Bryan's Kansas City stop and Columbia University speech, explaining his view on expansion versus imperialism. He favors independence for new territories like the Philippines and warns against creating subjects within a republic.
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Kansas City
W. J. Bryan
Columbia
Minneapolis
Bryan
Philippine Islands
University Chapel
Century Club
Michigan Adjutant General Seeks Military Court Inquiry
Lansing Jan 15 Adjutant General Case press for a military court of inquiry after Governor Pingree asked for resignation. Grand jury absolved him of ties to fraudulent sale of military stores but he argues relations with the governor should not block his service and requests formal inquiry.
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Lansing
Mich
Case
Pingree
Sin of a Dead Man affects two claimed wives
Two women in Sioux City claim to be the widow of Dr. Gustave Mahe who died suddenly. One woman admitted she was not Mahe's lawful wife after a telegram from the San Francisco wife demanded the body. The second claimant persists under a false name.
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Sioux City
Gustave Mahe
San Francisco
Mahe
New York
Selzer
Death of infant spurs coroner inquiry and grand jury review
In Cedar Rapids a sheriff’s raid on the Cloud home failed to save an 8 month old child, found dead in its carriage. A coroner’s jury reached a secret verdict and the case moves to the Des Moines grand jury for action. The inquest cites lack of care and food as possible causes. In Des Moines the Iowa National Guard met to discuss militia reorganization and equipment parity with the regular army. A proposed bounty for certain Iowa volunteer regiments was defeated.
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Cedar Rapids
Evans
George Cloud
Marion
Des Moines
Iowa National Guard Association
Iowa
San Francisco
Luzon
Ex-Governor Drake Boosts Drake University Donations
Des Moines reports ex Governor Drake of Centerville Ia has increased his gifts to Drake University Des Moines by 32500 to fund urgent improvements He envisions a million dollar endowment and plans to contribute at least a quarter of that total.
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Des Moines
Drake
Centerville
Drake University
Multiple city dispatches report crimes and corporate moves
Evansville coal miner John Purcell, home in Washington, shot and killed a young man named Roff in Augusta after a month at Hartwell mine. Purcell arrested an hour later. In Detroit the Carriage and Wagon Builders Association formed a committee to oppose freight reclassification. In Omaha reports claim Spoted Tail died in Paris. the Sioux chief was murdered years ago by Crow Dog. In Des Moines the pest house was burned by citizens to curb smallpox. the Glucose factory may move from Marshalltown to Des Moines amid sewage disputes.
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Evansville
Ind
John Purcell
Washington
Hartwell
Pike County
Roff
Augusta
Purcell
Omaha, Neb
Paris
Spotted Tail
Crow Dog
Des Moines
Three Boys Drowned as Ice Gives Way at Louisville Pond
Three boys Richard French Thomas O'Brien and Charles Pachow drowned when ice collapsed over a Louisville Kentucky pond. Authorities reported the accident occurred during an outing on the pond and the bodies were recovered.
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Richard French
Thomas O’brien
Charles Pachow
Louisville, Ky
German relations and new smokeless powder test in 1900
Dispatches report U S Ambassador Andrew White saying a fair commercial treaty and meat inspection remain. Agrarian Party opposes relief. Count von Buelow highlights friendship with the United States. Frankfurt consulate shows rising U S exports. A Saturday test of a new smokeless noiseless gunpowder near Frankfort proved disappointing.
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Berlin
Associated Press
United States
Andrew D. White
Germany
White
Washington
Reichstag
Agrarian Party
Mckinley
Spcial
Agrarians
Prince Hohenlohe
Count von Buelow
Frankfort
Vibe
Prussian War Department
Cologne
Breslau
French Navy Tests Pigeon Communication for Channel Maneuvers
Paris January 15 The French minister of marine M de Lanessan orders tests of carrier pigeon service to keep a squadron in contact with the coast during Channel maneuvers. Company officials report 32 voyages with only one failure. The reciprocity treaty with the United States faces similar opposition as in the US. Amateur photographers face grounds rules restricting camera use at the exposition with permits required and bans on individual exhibit shots.
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Paris
M. de Lanessan
United States
Insurrection in Venezuela Claims Ongoing Force
A Port of Spain dispatch asserts the Venezuela revolt remains active despite official claims of its end. General Hernandez reportedly defeated government troops at El Naipe, with prisoners, rifles, ammunition, flags, cannon and Maxims seized and heavy government losses. East coast reports note rebel actions led by Generals Neel and Diaz.
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New York
Herald
Port of Spain
Hernandez
el Naipe
Venezuela
Antonio Neel
Jose Diaz
Western championship skating meet set for St Paul
The western championship meeting of the National Amateur Skating Association will be held at St Paul Friday and Saturday Feb 9 and 10. By a premature blast in the Mountain Consolidated mine at Butte Mont Peter Sullivan and Thomas Smith were instantly killed.
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National Amateur Skating Association
St. Paul
Mountain Consolidated
Butte, Mont
Peter Sullivan
Thomas Smith
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Lourenzo Matues
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Gillmore
Glacier
Dixon
George Dixon
Terry MceoGyern
Bob Armstrong
White House
Buffalo
Bank of
Rushford
Alleghany County
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France
Riviera
William Martins
Martins
Pine Street
Cortona
L. I
Elizabeth Campbel
Jennie Campbell
Archie Campbell
Grand Rapids
Wis
Nekoosa Paper Company
Nekoosa
Grand Rapids Fire Company
Felix Morris
Prussia
J. HH. Wood
Hot Springs
Ark
Legion of Honor
Henry BE. Gould
French Chamber of Commerce of
Earl of Ava
Marquis of Dufferin
Hanna
Philadelphia
Ashbridge
Philippines
Springfield
Thomas Furlong
Litchfield
St. Louis
Sheriff Downey
Christian County
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The
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Granger
Columbus, O
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Board of Water Works
Sandusky, O
Baby
Detroit
Carriage and Wagon Builders’ Association of Michiaga
National Freight Classification Committee
Marshalltown
Uncle Sam
the Kaiser
von Buelow
Venezuelas
Cox
Citizens’ Savings Bank
Washington, Iowa
Joseph Keck
I Chas
H. Keck
Castor
Frank Stewart
D. M. Keck
J. M. Sprould
Casey Bros
Hotel Allen
E. M. McConaughy
Orrion
Ll. Klein's Clothing Store
P. W. McElwain
WasHington Lawn
J. R. Burroughs
Orrin
Southeast Corner Square
Columbia Corner
WasHinnton, la
W. E. Anderson, M.D
Cubelor
Klein's Clothing
Washington, Towa
J. F. Poage
Osteopath
American School of FT
First National Bank
Marsh W. Bailey
Downstatia
Oppostte City Hall
C. J. Wilson
Attorney At Law
Roar Alberson's Grocery
Temple Building
W. H. Butterfield
Oratl's
Washington, Lown
Jos. Pollard, JR
Lemmon
AGL Naio
L. D. Robinson
C. 8. Lemmon
Mr. Lemmon
Rocky Mountain
Burlington
Fox
H. Sanford
Pries
Dempsey
North Side Square
Capital
Burplub
Washington County Savings Bank
Do & General
Jos. Knox
A. Wurm
Cashier
V. P
M. Keow
Wm. Blair
A. WH. Wallace
C. H. Kock
J. F. Henderson
E. C. Keck
PI O
T. T. Keeley
W. Washington Street
P. O
J. A. McCall's
K. H. Welch
Prop
R. F. Riley
Smouse
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