Boers Advance as Gatacre Attacks Cyphergat Positions
Relates Gatacre forcing Boers to retreat at Cyphergat near Bushmanshoek after British artillery fire. Boers occupy Molteno and Cyphergat, with Cyphergat retaken by British forces. Frere Camp reports Thornycroft patrol finding enemy near Tugela bridge with five men and a lieutenant missing.
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Sterestroon
Cape Colony
Gatacre
Cyphergat
Bushmanshoek
Molteno
Frere
Natal
Thornycroft
Little Tugela Bridge
French May Retire End of Reinforcement Hope and Court
London reports no new war developments near Colesberg Junction as General French requests reinforcements, dispelling hopes of crossing the Orange River. Possible move to De Aar or Orange River if Lord Roberts arrives. Dal Telegraph likens French to a tiger in a cage. Volunteering surges across England and Scotland as new artillery and regiments are mobilized.
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London
Molteno
French
Colesberg Junction
Orange River
Lord Roberts
de Aar
Daily Telegraph
Dover Farm
Pilcher
Douglas
Joubert
Ladysmith
War Office
London Volunteer Corps
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company
Ireland
South Africa
England
Scotland
Britain delays reply on Bundesrath seizure near Delagoa Bay
Berlin reports Great Britain has not answered Germany’s protest over the Magicienne’s seizure of the imperial steamer Bundesrath at Delagoa Bay. Britain seeks more time to talk with Durban, but Berlin says no delay in resolution is implied. A heated tone appears in nonofficial circles.
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Berlin
Foreign Office
Associated Press
Great Britain
Germany
Magicienne
Delagoa Bay
Durban
London
Bay
Lonxpor
Britain Not Facing Intervention in South African Crisis
The St. Petersburg correspondent notes Emperor Nicholas assured the British ambassador that Britain need not fear intervention amid South African complications, with a possible indirect promise France will abstain. London confirms Britain will not seize Delagoa Bay despite press calls. Kimberley reports Boers shelling the Premier mine with British artillery returning fire.
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London
St. Petersburg
the Standard
Nicholas
C C. Scott
Great Britain
France
England
Kimberley
Award Being Drawn Up In Delagos Bay Question
A Berne dispatch to the Pall Mall Gazette says the award in the Delagos Bay question is being drawn up and will be published toward the end of the month. The report is presented as a positive statement from sources in Berne.
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London
Pall Mall Gazette
Berne
Delagos Bay
British Steamer Borghese Sinks Off Cape Finisterre
A Bristol dispatch reports the British steamer Borghese of Glasgow foundered off Cape Finisterre last Friday during a hurricane. Twenty two crew members are confirmed dead.
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London
Bristol
Borghese
Glasgow
Cape Finisterre
Admiral Dewey Declines Ice Carnival Invitation
Washrleton January 4. The invitation for Admiral Dewey to visit St. Paul during the ice carnival festivities was presented to him that evening.
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Washrleton
Admiral Dewey
St. Paul
Dutline
Senator Davis Pushes West Visit With Admiral
Senator Davis urged the admiral to visit if possible but the admiral, after reviewing engagements, announced he could not make a West Coast trip at that time.
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Davis
West
Captains Favor Sampson for Vice Admiral Rank
A Washington report says the Santiago fleet captains urged President McKinley to name only one vice admiral and to select Sampson for the honor. They also opposed advancing Schley until the cloud over him is cleared.
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Minneapolis
Washington
McKinley
Santiago
Sampson
Schley
Plague Suspect Isolated in Manina Walled City
Health officers report a native showing all bubonic plague symptoms in a walled city house in Manina. Two suspicious deaths have occurred nearby, and isolation plus precautions are in place. In Washington the war department moves to block plague in the Philippines with Surgeon General Wyma consulted.
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Manina
Washington
War Department
Philippines
Root
Wyma
Right for Offices in Kentucky Likely to Be Exciting
Kentucky voters face a tight contest as Democrats and Republicans position for statewide offices. Campaign drama builds across districts with key endorsements and fundraising milestones shaping the race.
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Kentucky
Goebel Taylor Contests To Get Speedy Review
In Frankfort Kentucky on January 4 the joint committee to hear Goebel Taylor Beckham Marshall gubernatorial and lieutenant governor contests will be named. The panel will include three senators and eight representatives drawn by lot. Goebel leaders aim to push the contests to a final issue quickly as Governor Taylor’s attorneys prepare rebuttal evidence disputing fraud claims in Goebel’s contest notice.
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Frangfort
Goebel-Taylor
Goebel
Debua
Quarantine System Maintained by Marine Hospital Service
A discussion on establishing a quarantine system for the islands led to a decision that the War Department should entrust the maintenance of the quarantine system to the Marine Hospital Service.
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Marine Hospital Service
War Department
Great Western Passenger Crashes Into Northern Pacific Freight
In Saint Paul a Great Western passenger train from Minneapolis at 7 35 p m crashed into the rear of a Northern Pacific extra stock train near Trout Brook Junction. The caboose and a stock car were demolished and the Great Western engine damaged. Six people in the caboose were injured with two considered seriously hurt. Injured: John Bower Clear Lake Minn Charles W Allen Webster City Ia Ray Welton J T Arthur David Barnes Henry Fettbach Deer Lodge Mont.
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Great Western
Northern Pacific
Sr. Paul
Minneapolis
Trout Brook Junction
John Bower
Clear Lake
Minn
Charles W. Allen
Webster City
Ray Welton
J. T. Arthur
David Barnes
Henry Fettbach
Deer Lodge
Mon
Kenton County Vote Contests Stir Kentucky Politics
The Democratic side claims counter frauds will be revealed, including Taylor being robbed of over 2,000 votes in Kenton County. Goebel backers seek proof under Kentucky practice, promising sensational testimony across counties. Colonel Whallen faces an attempted bribery charge, arraigned and bound over for the grand jury with bond set at 10,000.
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Taylor
Kenton County
Goebel
Kentucky
Whallen
Harrell
Thompson
Fear the Vessel Is Lost With Supplies at Manila
A San Francisco dispatch reports the transport Victoria, 78 days overdue from Manila, last seen near Honolulu after a broken shaft on Nov. 14. Owned by J. Ness of London, she sailed from this port with 52 crew and forage for Philippine forces.
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Cariaco
San Francisco
Victoria
Manila
Tartar
Honolulu
J. Ness
London
Philippines
Boers Receive Calgary West Victoria Financial Aid
Loyal subjects in Victoria British Columbia react to Boer sympathizers in West Victoria planning financial support for the Transvaal republic. A New Year’s meeting raised a considerable sum for the Boer cause.
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Victoria
B. C
Great Britain
West Victoria
Transvaal Republic
Minor items of interest from the era
The Marietta arrives at Manila. Max Nordau’s mother dies at nearly 87. Ex Governor Bradley to be Kentucky senator nominee. Three thousand miners strike for higher wages in Styria Austria. Madison named for Wisconsin Prohibition convention on August 22. People's Bank of Wabasha closed by bank examiner. New York legislature in session. Governor Roosevelt discusses trusts in annual message. Frank Schnadthorst dies at 86. Mississippi Governor McLaurin urges laws to bar Mormon teaching. Senator Allen Nebraska denies fusion presidential plans. Minnie Seligmann Cutting files for divorce from Robert Cutting of New York society.
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Marietta
Manila
M. Max Nordau
W. O. Bradley
Kentucky
Styria
Austria
Madison
People’s Bank of Wabasha, Minn
New York
Roosevelt
Frank Schnadthorst
Liberal Party of
Great Britain
McLaurin
Mississippi
Carnegie Denies Promising 850000 To Republicans
Andrew Carnegie told a World reporter there is no truth to the claim he intended to donate 850000 to the Republican national campaign fund. He said he would not give while the party’s platform remains imperialist or contrary to his American ideals. He pledged support only if the platform aligns with his principles.
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New York
Andrew Carnegie
World
Republican National Campaign Fund
Republican Party
Hanna declines bid for Republican convention chair
Senator Hanna denies being a candidate for the permanent chairmanship of the next Republican national convention. He says others are more eager and he will yield. He also will not serve as an Ohio delegate-at-large and supports General Dick for the post.
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Cleveland
Hanna
Ohio
Bryan to witness Blackburns U S Senate election
A Frankfort dispatch says William J. Bryan will attend the January 16 joint session in Louisville to witness Senator Blackburns election to the United States Senate. Bryan will be invited to speak and may address state officer contests, remaining two days with a banquet likely for Democratic legislators.
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Louisville
Courier-Journal
Frankfort
Blackburn
William J. Bryan
United States Senate
Bryan
General Assembly
Recommendation to amend charters for railroads under tax laws
A special message urges enacting a law to amend the charters of the Michigan Central and other specially chartered roads so they fall under the general railroad tax laws.
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Michigan Central
Freight Rate Fight Sparks New York Merchants
New York merchants press the fight after Eastern Trunk Line pool railroads enforce 20 to 24 percent freight tariff hikes. They seek hearings with the classification committee, argue the rise harms small shippers, and may drive traffic to competing southern ports. They consider antitrust grounds against the ironclad pool.
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New York
Griggs
Eastern Trunk Line
Baltimore
Charleston
Newport News
New Orleans
French Senate Convicts Three of Seventy Five Arrested
Paris January 4 The conspiracy trial before the senate ended with guilty verdicts for Deroulede Guerin and Buffet. Sentences range five to ten years detention or banishment with possible pardons under the Berenger law. Nationalist organs call the result a government fiasco.
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Paris
Senate
MM. Deroulede
Guerin
Buffet
Lonbet
Austria Considers £20 Million for Armies Forces
Pestir Hirlap reports Austro Hungarian government plans immediate spending of 20 million pounds to expand army and navy amid Europe’s grave situation. Proposals include an annual defensive grant to Austrian and Hungarian parliaments. Canal Commission to Sail New Yorke.
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Budapest
Pestir Hirlap
New Yorke
McKinley
Congress
Panama
McLaurin Nominated by Mississippi Democrats for Senate
In Jackson on January 4 the Mississippi state legislature caucused in the senate chamber and unanimously nominated Ansel J. McLaurin for the long term in the United States Senate. The two houses total 178 members, with 120 present. Private John Allen’s name is unlikely to be pursued.
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Leooy
Jackson
Senate
Ansel J. McLaurin
United States Senate
John Allen
General Wood Frees Forty Detainees in Santa Clara Province
General Wood issues order releasing forty men held in Santa Clara after prior detentions without trial and harsh punishments. Some were freed ten months earlier by General Bates but rearrested, then re liberated following Wood’s review deeming Bates’s release wise. Further releases anticipated across other departments, especially Havana, by month end.
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General Wood
Santa Clara
Havana
Wood
Bates
Effort to Sell Rosebud Agency Land in Gregory County
Gregory county residents begin a drive to obtain relinquishment of Indian title to 184000 acres of Rosebud agency land. The tract, rich farmland, draws cautious Indian support if a fair price is offered.
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Rosebud
Yanxton
Gregory County
Rosebud Agency
Earthquake Toll Reported in Achalkalek District
Russias St Peterspurg Jan 4. Latest reports from Achalkalek in Tiflis governate say 600 lives were lost during Mondays earthquakes that devastated the district.
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Russias
St. Peterspurg
Achalkalek
Tiflis
Carnegie Provides the Building for Davenport Library
Davenport IA January 4 Free public library for Davenport funded by Andrew Carnegie through a generous offer. The donation covers construction costs and establishes a lasting community library in the city.
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Davenport
Davenpost
Ansdrew
Carnegie
Offerte
Nrovids
Atlas Line Steamer Scene of Labors To Air Saturday
A report notes that the scene of its labors will air on Saturday by a steamer of the Atlas line, detailing the voyage and related activities.
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Atlas Line
Test of Baking Powder Law Begins in Minnesota
Papers served after a conference between State Dairy Inspector Grover and County Attorney Bigelow of St. Paul challenge the Price Baking Powder company to print the formula on the can. The new state capitol reaches roof beams with costs at 1,094,900.08 dollars marked by architect Gilbert as on target except for minor details.
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Paw
Grover
Bigelow
St. Paul
Price Baking Powder Company
State
Gilbert
Resolute Sunk After Harbor Collision Near Boston
The United States quartermaster's tug Resolute sank in Boston harbor after a collision with the steam tug Swatara of the Philadelphia and Reading Coal company. All onboard were saved except engineer Henry Otterbine.
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Boston
United States Quartermaster's
Resolute
Swatara
Philadelphia and Reading Coal Company
Henry Otterbine
Peculiar Fete of an Engineer
David Wright an engineer for the Chicago and North Western road was killed when thrown from the locomotive as it entered a curve near Bertram. The accident occurred while the engine swayed in the gangway.
Doctor Fatally Shoots Griffin Then Ends Own Life
In Dr. T. M. Gay's office at LovuIsvI Lig Kentucky on January 4, Dr. Gay shot and killed H. O. Griffin and then killed himself with a self-inflicted shot to the heart. Both men were prominent in social and commercial circles.
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Lovuisvi Lig, Ky
T. M. Gay
City Accepts Building Plan for Institution Site
The city council unanimously accepted a plan to secure a site for the institution and provide for its maintenance, signaling broad support for the project.
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Fic
Bryan Returns to Lineals in Lincoln Dems Conference
Colonel W J Bryan arrives in Lincoln from St Louis after six weeks away meeting with leading Democrats from other states in an informal discussion. Abraham T Buckhont aged 60 known Tremont millionaire killed on the New York and Harlem railway near Tremont station. his death is under investigation. The Spanish consul reports the steamer Uranus delivering Vega bishop 117 priests 5 officers and 115 civilians freed at Manila.
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Lincoln, Neb
W. J. Bryan
Lincoln
St. Louis
Here
New York
Abraham T. Buckhont
Tremont
New York and Harlem
Tremont Station
Maprio
Manila
Foreign Office
Panay
Vega
Street hats and fur wraps dominate New York show fashion
Pigeons and seagull motifs top millinery while four button gloves, sable fur toques, and chinchilla turbans trim velvet rosettes and violets. Long pale coats and soft plume feathers headline evening wraps as fashion heads toward the foreseen season.
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New York
Prominent Figures and Local Projects Highlight Busy Times
Archibald Forbes lauds Redvers Buller as a top British soldier. William W. Frazier funds a $25,000 nonsectarian club house for Jenkintown. John B R Murphy joins Boston University Law School. Dorsey W Shackleford, rich from Camden county mines, enters Congress. Chief Dennis J Swenie of Chicago fire dept long service. Milton Stewart erects an ark high atop West Rock near New Haven. Frank B Johnson helps raise $106,000 for Audubon park in New Orleans. General Lew Wallace buys land near Crawfordsville for a trout fish preserve. Lord Beresford notes poor roads in China. Judge W C Caldwell declines Cumberland Univ presidency. Samuel B Hastings resigns Wisconsin Prohibition treasurer post at 83. Frank Beard of New York court stenography can record 30,000 words daily for Molineux trial.
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Archibald Forbes
Redvers Buller
William W. Frazier
Jenkintown
Philadelphia
John BR. Murphy
Boston
Boston University Law School
Dorsey W. Shackleford
Bland
Congress
Camden County
Dennis J. Swenie
Chicago Fire Department
Taa
Milton Stewart
West Rock
New Haven
Mr. Stewart
Frank B. Johnson
New Orleans
Lew Wallace
Crawfordsville
Ind
Charles Beresford
China
W. C. Caldwell
Supreme Court of Tennessee
Cumberland University
Lebanon, Tenn
Samuel B. Hastings
Prohibition National Committee
Wisconsin
Frank Beard
Court of General Sessions
New York
Molineux
Theatrical Etiquette From a Playgoer’s Guide
A humorous set of theater manners advises late seating with force, Encore everything, warn if you know the plot, hum choruses in comic operas, and exit rules. It contrasts male and female behaviors between acts, urging disruptive chatter or conspicuous visibility, and finishes with breaking up the performance as you leave.
German Baptists Count 242 Churches in US
The article notes 242 German Baptist churches across the United States. It also reports the New Epiphany Chapel of the Episcopal denomination in New York adopting a never close policy. Rev Dr Storrs of Brooklyn has ceased pulpit duties but will continue preaching through religious presses. Rabbi Emanuel Schreiber, 45, named rabbi of Emanuel synagogue in Chicago, is a Vienna doctorate holder and author of several religious works.
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United States
New Epiphany Chapel
Episcopal
New York
Storrs
Brooklyn
Emanuel Schreiber
Youngstown
Emanuel Synagogue
Chicago
Austria
Royal College of
Vienna
University notes on coeducation and expansions
The report notes rising female representation at Cornell and a swap in status for Charles Bond from athletics director to junior professor with a $2000 salary. Wesleyan hides women from its annual as coeducation faced protests. Bernard estimates UC expansion at 80 million dollars over twenty years.
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Cornell
Charles Bond
Michigan University
Wesleyan University
Bernard
University of California
The Home Doctor Tips for Gentle Medicine Tastes
A lemon peel can hide medicine taste and cod liver oil aids children with colds and gland swelling when given in lemon juice. The article urges active lungs, clean skin, healthy kidneys, proper bowels, and pure blood through breathing, baths, water, and diet.
Anglo Boer War Echoes in Press Clippings
A collection of editorial quotes contrasts British valor with strategy as England frames the Pretoria march as a parade. Some papers warn against premature victory claims while others note risks to African independence if the Boers fail to prevail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
England
Pretoria
It’s influence that counts in politics says voter
A Washington Star quote features a voter stating influence matters in politics while a practical politician counters that affluence matters less. The exchange highlights differing views on what drives political success and public approval.
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Washington Star
Brother Pheer Asked To Increase Missionary Gift
A Chicago Tribune item records Brother Pheer refusing a request to raise his annual donation to the missionary cause, stating plainly that he will not contribute more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pheer
Chicago
The Fluent Trades and Public Transit Jokes
A composite item notes quips from Chicago Record and St Paul Dispatch about a man whose identity sparks debate. It lists lines about a college professor versus a barber and a streetcar conductor asking a passenger to pass up the aisle with a playful misheard dialogue.
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Chicago Record
Faesenger
St. Paul
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