Dretish Lose Heavily But Gain Point at Scion Kop
The Dretish suffer a heavy defeat but secure a point after a bold storming of Scion Kop on the Tughela River.
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Scion Kop
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1900
Page
1
Gen Woodgate badly hurt in Natal clash at Spion Kop
War office dispatch dated Spearman's Camp reports Gen Warren's troops surprising Spion Kop, forcing Boer retreat. General Woodgate is dangerously wounded as British forces gain a fortified position on the Tugela river hill facing Trichard's Drift in Natal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
War Office
Spearman
Warren
Spion Kop
Woodgate
Buller
Tughel River
Trichard
Natal
Oers
Mabini Letter Urges US Commission on Philippines Policy
A Manila sourced dispatch reports Mabini urging US Congress to appoint a civil commission or allow Filipino leaders to travel to America to explain Filipino aspirations. Officials indicate support for civil government in the islands and smooth ties with military rule, aiming for self government and broader native concessions. In Natal, Napoleon’s Kop in Drakensberg Mountain range is noted as a natural formation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Pelves
Congress of the
United States
Congress
Cona
Merica
Charles Kimery Smith
Senor Mabini
Denby
The
Philippines Commission
Philippines
Drakensburg Mountains
Natal
Aguinaldo urged to surrender and accept American sovereignty
A Washington dispatch says Aguinaldo’s agent is pushing for peace terms that would require Filipino surrender to civil representatives. The plan asserts Aguinaldo will acknowledge American sovereignty and seek self-government after full consideration of the situation with the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washeton
Guinaldo
Aguinaldo
Ite
Pda
Osborn Visits Washington as Michigan Gubernatorial Hope
Chase S Osborn arrives in Washington after talks with senators and house members. He seeks solid Upper Peninsula support but admits weaker lower peninsula backing and says he will submit to the Republican party if he can bring more votes to the ticket. In Iron Mountain Ed Wilcox dies after a fall in a shaft at Quinnesee. he was 18 and from New Salem Pa. Severe weather threatens fruit trees in Indiana with reports of buds already forming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Washington
Chase S. Osborn
Michigan
House
Upper Peninsula
Iron Mountain
Mich
Ed Wilcox
Quinnesee
St. George's Hospital
New Salem
Crawfordsville
Ind
Indiana
Polygamy charges spark fierce House clash over Mormon links
In a tense Washington session the House faced a sharp attack on Mormon leaders tied to polygamy. Landis of Indiana accused Utah of a hidden conspiracy, attacking church figures and pledges while mocking Rawlins and the president’s college ties. The debate touched on amnesty, government pledges, and religious influence. The discussion also covered Philippine, Hawaiian, and Puerto Rico governance proposals and a move toward free silver coinage. The day closed with logistics for Gen Lawton and Logan’s funeral train arrangements.
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Washington
Roberts
Bristol
Landis
Indiana
Utah
Rawlins
House
Agricultural College
Logan
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Namly
Wilfred Woodruff
Franklin D. Rogers
Anthony H. Lunn
Bacon
United States
Philippine Islands
Hawaiian Islands
Puerto Rico
Lindsay
Caffery
Prophet Snow and Mormon Polygamy Sparks Capitol Laughter
Landis cites Joseph F. Smith and Lorenzo Snow in a scathing attack on polygamy. He notes Snow's marriages from Nauvoo and the birth of a child with his latest wife in 1896 97, and Moses Thatcher’s three wives. The speech claims two thousand polygamous Utah families and warns no polygamist shall sit in Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Landis
Rawlins
Joseph F. Smith
Nauvoo
Ills
Sarah
Harriet
Elinor
Mary
Phoebe
Minnie
Caroline
Snow
Moses Thatcher
Mr. Roberts
Utah
United States Senate
Roberts
National Capitol
American Congress
Democratic Senate Conference Formulates Unified Policy
Democratic senators met in Washington to align party policy on various questions before Congress. They noted divergent paths among members and agreed on the need for better internal understanding. No definite conclusions were reached, but a general agreement on lines to be pursued emerged, with the Philippine policy topic drawing the most attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Congress
Philippine Archipelago
Woman buried in Illinois cemetery. grave found empty
Mrs. Casper Morrow of Rapids City died last week and was buried in the village cemetery. The body vanished with only the shroud and coffin left. Sheriff Cralle arrested Charles Jasperson. A D Farber, a Keokuk Medical College student, is sought. Farber allegedly offered others money to fetch a body. hoax linked to a medical college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island, Ills
Casper Morrow
Rapids City
Here
Charles Jasperson
Hillsdale
T. F. Cralle
Keokuk
A. D. Farber
Keokuk Medical College
Farber
John Dunn & Co
Hamilton
Ill
Joe Fowler
Charles Househild
Cralle
Jasperson
British Front Reports Boer Positions Near Spion Kop
London dispatches relay South African front news dated January 28. British field artillery and infantry drive Boers from a kopje while suffering light casualties. London notes no major engagement and ongoing entrenchments as Boers resist. Berlin comments harshly on British prospects around Ladysmith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
South Africa
Spearman
Mahan and Morley Clash Over Boer War Views in Britain
Letters from Captain Alfred T. Mahan urge restraint at public meetings amid Boer sympathy debates, stressing support for Great Britain as a national honor. John Morley rebukes wartime policy and warns against misreading Boer power while blaming government foresight for the war.
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New York
Alfred T. Mahan
Great Britain
London
John Morley
Forfar
South Africa
Transvaal
Boston Harbor
Morley
Lord Salisbury
Pierre 7 Jrillard
Geneva
United States
Grind Junction
Tenn
Municipal Ownership Talk Draws Governors and Executives
The Marquette club in Chicago will host a Saturday night discussion on Municipal Ownership and Operation of Street Railways and Other Public Utilities with Governor Pingree and Charles T. Yerkes among the speakers. The week’s items also note a theater incident in Harper’s Ferry, a new Green Bay opera house opening February 15, and various regional business and cultural updates.
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Marquette Club
Chicago
Governor Pingree
Charles T. Yerkes
Harper's Ferry
Green Bay Wis
Philadelphia
New York City
Rev. L. D. Cole
Ann Arbor
Mich
St. Stephen's College
Annandale
N. Y
Kellogg Banking Company
Depere
Wis
State Bank of
William F. Miller
Franklin Syndicate
Brooklyn
Canada
James Hennessy
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Road
Hartford Courant
Burr
Hartford Times
Cleveland
Queen Victoria
Mary Wright Curwen
Cincinnati
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Gen. Woodgate
Senor Mbini
Tidy
Thil
Ee Herald
Etter
Herald
Phillippines
Aguinaldos
Uncle Sam
Ussorn
Michigan State
Democrats
Lawton
General Lawton
San Jancisco
Central
Union Pacific
Northwestern
Baltimore and Ohio
Maor Logan
Youngstown
Prophet Snow
Ilinois
la Crosse
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
Poultry and Pet Stock Association
W. W. Withee
Fred C. Lovejoy
William FP. Strauss
E. H. Hoffman
W. 8. Russell
Ottumwa
Indianapolis
Indiana State Board of Health
State Board of Health
Madison
John B. Davies
State University
Davies
Lord Kelvin
England
Warren Mahan
Daily Telegraph
Spearman's
Charles Warren
Fasi
Acton Homes Road
Potgieters
Times
Drakensburg
Berlin
Ladysmith
Berliner Tageblatt
Brussels
Kreuz Reitung
Mhan
John Bull
Mim
Racine
Turner Hall
Racine Poultry, Pigeon and Pet Stock Association
Milwaukee
Waukesha
Oshtach
Hie
Rovyal
Faves Bars
Pqwoan
Citizens’ Savings Bank
Washington, Iowa
Joseph K Bok
Prestpent
Frank Stewart
Vick Prestpent
Casey Bros
Hotel Allen
Chas. H. Keck, Casarmen
O. M. Keck
I. M. Sproull
E. M. McConaughy
Orrick
Klein's Clothing Store
P. W. McElwain
Washington Lawn
J. R. Burroughs
Southeast Corner Square
Columbia Corner
Washtonton, CA
W. E. Anderson, M. D
B. Corneroff
Washington, Towa
J. F. Poage
Osteopath
Ieraduate
American School of Osteopathy
Mirat National Bank
Marsh W. Bailey
Deerice
City Mall
H. Sanford
T. J. Dempsey
Claas
BES’ Coffee
Side Square
National Bank
Superlos
C.J. Wilson
Attorney At Law
Bear Alberson's Grocery
Temple Building
Owa
W. H. Butterfield
Crall
Atore
Jos. Pollard, JR
Washington, IA
C. S. Lemmon
Actes
Mikadh
L. D. Robinson
Mr. Lemmon
Rocky Mountain
Burlington
Fox
Agent
I KR. Jeverey
Pres. Anderson
Vice Pres
A, Ory
JT Anderson
Washington County
Ings Bank
Jor. Know
B. A. Wnt Wrenler
H. Keox
V. P
M. Kmon
First National Bank
Wm. Blatt
A. A. Wallace
Josgph Kook
0. H. Keck
L.D. Robinson
Frank Sewart
J. Henderson
E. C. Keck
Florist
P. O
T. T. Keeley
W. Washington Street
J. A. McCall's
K. H. Welch
Prop
Frank Rogers
R. F. Riley
Snotise
Otaite
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