British Seizures Upset German Leader in Foreign Crisis
Berwin reports Britain must grant full reparation after the Imperial mail steamer General seizure. Emperor William, angered by the and hardened policy, instructs Count von Buelow to demand satisfaction as German protests grow. London's reply is awaited, with German press pounding England.
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Germany
Associated Press
William
Count von Buelow
London
Pivot of the Campaign Set for Tugela River Clash
London reports no decisive battle yet but expects a heavy fight on the Tugela River next week as British mobility increases. Boer trenches extend about 40 miles with overlapping lines complicating flanks, while Buller faces 17 miles of entrenched positions and rising local disaffection from Priesk to Barkly.
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Tugels River
London
Moj+teno
Cypergat
Tugela River
Lord Methuen
Buller
Boers Support Grows as War News Spread Worldwide
Across continents reports race about the South Africa conflict. Pretoria notes coinage of 140000 sovereigns and Boer resistance, while New Haven hosts 3500 in sympathy events. Butte sees 260 signed to join Boer forces, Minneapolis reports lower grain output, and Boston notes Charles H. Cole freed on bail after misappropriation charges. Maprio reports resignation of Spanish minister Villaverde amid cabinet friction.
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Butte
Mon
South Africa
Transvaal
Boiler Explosion Kills Three Near Axya
A boiler in Charles Stub's saw mill exploded eight miles north of Axya killing three workers. The blast occurred early today as unidentified men were at the site. Police and rescuers worked to recover bodies and inspect the wreckage for further hazards.
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Axya, Tils
Charles Stub
Here
Notable Local Tragedy Involving Three Men
The incident left John Adams engineer Matt McGinnis and Nelson McGinnis involved. M. H. Towle suffered a fatal injury with a crushed head and is expected to die.
Democrats Win Big Committees in Kentucky Governor Contests
In Frankfort Kentucky the joint legislative committees drawing for the governor and lieutenant governor contests gave Democrats 10 of 11 seats on the governor's panel and 9 of 11 on the lieutenant governor's. Republicans accuse fraud while denying manipulation. Democrats defend the results amid a tense session.
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Kentucky
House
Haswell
Leigh
Otis Heads 65 000 Man Philippine Force After Grant Arrival
Nearly all on hand Otis will command about 65 000 troops in the Philippines with the transport Grant in Manila. The current force totals 64 500 comprising 431 000 regulars and 81 500 volunteers. The Forty-eighth and Forty-first volunteer infantry arrive to join existing units and support garrisoning and orderly commerce until a permanent government is formed.
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Janu
Manila
Grant
San Francisco
Forty-eighth Volunteer Infantry
Otis
Philippines
Forty Eighth Volunteer Infantry
Forty-first Volunteer Infantry
New York
Logan
Belgians seek McKinley mediation for South Africa crisis
Belgium forms a movement to address President McKinley asking mediation between Britain and the Transvaal. Senator Lejune, ex-justice minister and state councilor, chairs a Brussels meeting guiding the campaign. The petition pleads to fulfill humanity's duty and end the bloody war.
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Lejune
Belgium
M Glynns Likely To Die Priests Critical Condition
The Rev Dr Edward McGlynn pastor of St Marys RC Church in New York lies confined to his room in a grave state. Six weeks of illness followed a brief recovery and doctors warned of a return to health. A mysterious growth on his right hip is deteriorating his strength and baffling physicians.
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Edward McGlynn
St. Mary’s
Vote Will Be Close As Gear Cummins Fight Heats Up
Rep Kerr of Grandy county backs Cummins for senator and Eston for speaker while Rep Kimball of Marshall backs Eaton for speaker. Cummins camp claims four votes in the Fifth district, a region long seen as Gear solid. The contest remains tighter than any prior race as Gear and Cummins push for a speaker and a slim majority. Most legislators are present.
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Kerr
Grandy County
Cummins
Eston
Kimball
Marshall County
Eaton
Gear
Tragic Courtroom Incident Ends in Death
In New York on January 5 Mrs. Sarah Gordon aged 485 collapsed in court during her husband Louis Gordon's trial for stealing a watch. She died later at the hospital after protesting his innocence and collapsing from an apoplectic attack as she was cross examined. The jury acquitted Louis Gordon.
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New York
Louis Gordon
Court of General Sessions
Sarah Gordon
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Rio Mara Wreck Off Oma Cape
Victoria B C January 5 The steamer Rio Mara was wrecked off Oma cape after striking a submerged rock and soon afterwards foundered with loss of the vessel and crew. Queen Adelaide reports the incident reaching the harbor.
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Victoria
B. C
Oma Cape
Death of Rev. John G. Fee and actor Roland Reed prognosis
Rev John G Fee founder of Berea College Berea Ky dies. Roland Reed actor undergoes a second operation with little hope for recovery. Chicago Tribune statistics show over 7000 American exhibitors will attend the event.
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Berea College
Berea
Roland Reed
The
Chicago Tribune
Governor Lind Leaves the Field for Law Practice
Governor Lind declares he will not seek another term as Minnesota governor and prefers to back Mayor Gray of Minneapolis. He writes he will withdraw from politics for office but remain in fusionist Silver Republican ranks to support later candidates.
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Minneapolis
John Lind
St. Paul
Lind
New Ulm
Governor Reveals Reserved Position To Aide
The governor tells a friend he has firmly decided and will not yet brief the newspapers. He cites the need for discretion and delays to avoid potential later regret and to keep the matter quiet for a period.
Lind Ends Bid for Re election Chooses Not to Run
St Paul Jan 5 Gov Lind announced he will not seek re election and has narrowed his successor choice to James Gray mayor of Minneapolis The move follows internal discussions among fusionist allies including Secretary Rosing and aides who weighed possible gubernatorial candidates.
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Rosing
James Gray
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Associated Press
Beveridge Philippine Resolution Backed by Senate Associates
The Beveridge resolution declares the Philippine islands as territory belonging to the United States and affirms intent to retain and govern them. It reflects the views of Senators Lodge Davis Allison and Beveridge with Platt in favor of a firmer policy.
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Washington
Beveridge
Philippines
Lodge
Davis
Foreign Relations
Allison
Committee On Appropriations
Platt
Philippine Islands
United States
School committee orders new English history books
The School management committee of the board of education and the district superintendents are told to recommend alternative English history texts that omit any reference to England as the mother country.
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Brown
Board of Education
England
Sullivan 18 Chosen to Fill Short Term Mississippi Seat
In Jackson Mississippi the Mississippi legislature's joint Democratic caucus nominated Senator W V Sullivan for the one year United States Senate term ending March 4 1901 amid turbulent dissension and dilatory tactics. After two hours of wrangling a roll call confirmed Sullivan by 88 votes to a margin of no figure given.
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Miss
Mississippi
W. V. Sullivan
United States
Lowry
Sullivan
President McKinley pardons Cassatt former bank official
Des Moines Jan 5 reports that President McKinley has pardoned BE. R. Cassatt, ex head of a national bank at Pella, who was sentenced to nine years for looting. Cassatt has served four years and nine months and is in poor health.
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Charles H. Cole
Globe National Bank
United States
Des Morags
McKinley
Washington
Knoxville
BE. R. Cassatt
Ea Ofa National Bank
Pella
French Rout in South China War Kills and Loots
dispatches from Victoria B C report that Chinese forces clashed with French troops near Kwang Tung Delimitation disputes sparked fighting with 40 French and 100 Chinese reported killed in prior encounters French ships shelled a village after the surveyors were attacked Marshal Su arrived at Kwang Chow bay with orders to defend Chinese rights A Canton correspondent notes a battle near Kwang Tung Bequdasy on Nov 19 where French losses reached 80 and a Chinese victory followed by gunboat dispatches with 1 000 troops under Med Yi Tun
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Orient
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Quang Tung
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Chan Ngai San Po
Hong Kong
Kwang Tung
Med Yi Tun
Treason Trials In Paris Condemn De Bold Traitors to Ten Years
In secret session the senate sentenced M. Buffet and Deroulede to ten years exile, and M. Guerin to ten years confinement in a fortified place. Marquis de Lur-Salaves received ten years banishment. Deroulede was sent toward the Spanish frontier, Guerin to a French fortress, Buffet to Belgium, with Lur-Salaves missing and believed abroad.
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Belgium
Marquis de Lur-Salaves
Stubble Impresses After Earthquake Remark in Japan
The dialogue notes Stubble as affable and well-mannered regardless of surroundings. It cites a curious claim about him responding to an earthquake in Japan and convening after the initial shock.
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Japan
Jack rabbit sausage pacts swirl in Kansas satire
A Cleveland Plain Dealer column humorously imagines jack rabbits made into sausages in western Kansas. It lampoons food fads and public talk, promising a new philosophical field for observers while skewering wagon rumors, minstrels, and dog and Dutch sausage riffs.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Whim-Whams and Portents of a Fun Lover’s Assembly
Comics chat reveals social jests about hair color romance and courtship trials. A gag chorus includes references to bridal scenes in church and a joke about a tall actor in a company. The Yonkers Statesman note adds a theater anecdote about a manager absconding with box office receipts.
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Foote Lighte
Sue Brette
Yonkers Statesman
Luzon Island Dealers Spar Over Advances
A Cleveland car dealer quips about advances, saying in Luzon they do nothing but make advances, reflecting a sharp exchange over loans or credit in a wartime era remark.
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Luzon
Cleveland
Pla
Meaning and use of excavate in a classroom exchange
A teacher and scholar discuss the word excavate. The scholar notes a sentence in which the term is misused by a boy whose father whacks him, illustrating improper context for the vocabulary.
The Wrong Kind of Thanksgiving Words
A Washington Star quote features Uncle Eben proclaiming he is thankful for his own wealth rather than pitying poorer friends who cannot afford turkey. The humorous dialect highlights class disparity and gratitude.
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Eben
Washington Star
Referee’s Fair Call Stands In Prizefight Bout
Chicago Times Herald notes the referee made a decisive call in a recent prizefight. The beaten fighter did not allege a robbery or bias, signaling acceptance of the officiating.
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Chicago Times-Herald
Dynamite Targets Street Car Amid Strike
Springfield Illinois January 3 dynamite was placed on a street car track and exploded under a car carrying 12 passengers during the strike. No injuries were reported though the car was badly wrecked.
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Springfield
Ills
England’s Philanthropy Questioned in Transvaal Claim
The Chicago Post comments on England’s stated philanthropic aims in the Transvaal, suggesting the motive is to ease Dom PatI’s burden of rulership rather than pure charity.
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England
Transvaal
Dom Pati
Chicago Post
Jefferson City Moves to Stop Chicago Sewage Pollution
Attorney General Crow plans to file in the U S Supreme Court to halt Chicago from polluting the Mississippi River with sewage from the Chicago canal. The action targets interstate water pollution and seeks relief in federal court.
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Jefferson City
Crow
Supreme Court of the United States
Chicago
Mississippi River
Chicago Canal
Nether Country Objection Sparks Reading Debate
CuHicaco January 5. Reports claim England stories used as supplementary reading for eighth graders at the semmathc end of term drew objections. The fragment notes parental concerns over content and educational value.
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CuHicaco
England
The End of the Talk Cartoon Exchange
A Baltimore News cartoon shows two women in a sharp exchange. One mocks the other, saying she would not swap places, while the other resigns over a mistaken coat remark.
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Baltimore News
General Joubert Questions Missouri Mules
General Joubert asks if Missouri mules are in the artillery. Aid responds no. The general notes there is no kick coming, per New York Press.
Witness testifies of earlier arrival at riot scene
In a courtroom report from the Indianapolis Journal a witness recalls a woman with a baby arriving before him at the riot scene. The exchange occurs as the question asks who was first on the scene and the witness responds with the prior presence of the woman and infant.
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Indianapolis Journal
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