Boers Rally Around Dewet in Cape Colony Invasion Watch
Report from Cape Colony and Biermfontein says Boer patrols are massing for a forceful Dewet invasion. Officials fear his presence could spark a general rising among Dutch leaders who trust he can win with ample arms and ammunition. A peace committee is being formed to seek terms from Dewet and other Boer leaders and urge surrender.
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FiQuert Road
Cape Colony
Tan
Dewet
Biermfontein
Steyn
Lord Kitchener
Boers Defeated in British Engagement Report
Lord Kitchener reports a January 6 clash near Naarwpoort where British forces forced Boer commandos to retreat northwest. Boer casualties estimated twenty killed or wounded and Commandant Duprez captured, with Knox’s detachment suffering casualties near Lindley. Uncertainty remains on the exact Naauwpoort location.
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Lord Kitchener
Loxnon
War Office
Babington
Delarey
Steenkamp
Naarwpoort
Duprez
I¢é
Heilbron
Knox
Lindley
Laing
Naeuwpoort
Kitchener
Tanetion
Cape Colony
Potchefstroom
Frederiketad
Transvaal
Afrikander Editor Arrested in Oads Land Case
Mr P H Malan editor of The Oads Land Afrikander newspaper was arrested in Jan on a charge of seditious libel for reflections on General French and his troops. Bail set at £500. Dewet's nephew Christian Dewet touring South Germany delivering pro Boer speeches and protests. Reports say another British loan to fund the South Africa campaign is being discussed in New York banks.
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Afrikander
Oars Town
P. H. Malan
Oads Land
French
Ape
Dewet
Beruin
Christian Dewet
South Germany
Count von Boelow
Kruger
New York
South Africa
Stickney Marries May Crosby of Dexter in Brookline
Boston report states Alpheus B. Stickney president of the Chicago Great Western railway wed May Crosby daughter of Judge Josiah Crosby of Dexter Maine at Rev Thomas Vanness home in Brookline. No bridesmaids. Couple plans New York visit then a Mediterranean trip.
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Great Western
May Crosby
Dexter
Boston
Alpheus— B. Stickeney
Chicago Great _Western railway
Josiah Crosbyi
Thomas Vanness
Brookline
New York
Ship Subsidy Seen Safe in Senate says Frye
In Washington on January 8 Senator Frye declared the ship subsidy bill in the Senate appears certain to pass. The steering committee plans to keep it in the legislative program and may hold night sessions if needed. Frye refused to forecast House fate but expressed no concern about the measure's Senate outcome.
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Frye
Senate
Washington
House
West Amendment Bans Hazing at West Point
Senator West of Missouri proposes an amendment to the pending Army Reorganization Bill requiring cadet officers at West Point to establish rules preventing hazing. Any cadet found guilty of hazing shall be expelled from the academy and not reappointed to the corps of cadets.
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West
Army
Washington
Jan
West of
Missouri
West Point Military Academy
Gadgt
Aaich
Felipa
Corps of Cadets
Supreme Court Decision on indemnity lands case
Supreme Court hands down opinion in a case from Washington dated January 8 regarding indemnity lands and the right of secret concessions along a line. The decision concerns northern Pacific grant issues and the implications for land rights and boundaries.
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Supreme
Demnity- Lands
Washington
United States
Tes -Supreme
Cdurt
Judicial Note on Land Withdrawals and Grants
A historical account notes the 1888 interior department action withdrawing lands from grant status. It explains how the lands became part of the public domain and subject to final disposition under the law.
Lease of St Paul to Great Northern and Northern Pacific
News notes on lease terms between St Paul and Great Northern plus Northern Pacific awaiting James Bill’s arrival forDetails and board meetings. Roswell Miller leaves to attend. Philip Armneur death creates board vacancy likely filled by new road interest. Mr Hill expected as St Paul director.
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St. Pau
Novihara
St. Penl
Great Northern
St.Paul
Montly
Paul
Roswell “Miller
Philip -D-Armneur
Lesave
Hill
St. Paul
Telegraphers Satisfied as Requests Granted by Northern Pacific
The Northern Pacific telegraphers grievance committee reports negotiations concluded and no strike planned. The company agrees eight consecutive hours rest for all operators day and night. Relay offices from Dolath to the coast reduced hours from nine to eight and a half. Recognition as an organization denied. wage increase not favorably considered.
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Northern Pacific
St. Paul
Northern Pacific Telesgraphers
Relgy
Dolath
Children to Help Rebuild Chinese Missions Fund
Sunday School donors from Congregational churches nationwide are urged to raise 50,000 dollars for rebuilding destroyed Chinese missions. The London board’s properties in Kaigan Tung Cho Peking Pao Ting Fu and Lin Chins stations were wiped out. Missionary Sunday is set for January 20 with 5,061 churches and 740,000 scholars participating.
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New Yorks
Congregational Church of the
Strained relations as Colombia aids Venezuelan rebels
Telegrams from Panama report Colombia and Venezuela at odds over support for rebels. Venezuela allegedly assists Colombian revolutionary forces, limiting war moves while Colombia redeploys troops to its border. Rebels continue receiving arms and ammunition via Venezuela.
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Colombia
Fenezuaia
Kiyeston
Jamaica
Héra
Panama
Y Etx Vela
Baecb
Venezuela
Chinese Court Instructs Envoys to Refuse Signing
A Beijing report confirms the Chinese court told peace envoys to refuse signing the joint note presented by the powers. Southern viceroys objections are cited as the reasons. Prince Ching says a court reply is expected soon and is considered too late to alter the course.
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Pexsine
China
Prince Ching
Holland Submarine Boat Aid Sought in Navy Bill
Advocates push to attach an amendment to the naval appropriation bill authorizing 20 additional Holland submarine boats despite an adverse board report. Also reports on Kid McCoy remarriage, Gardner's loss, Colorado miners settlement, bribery arrest, General Batchelder funeral, and Stead gift rejection.
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Washington
Board of Construction
Lodge Delivers Notable Senate Speech on Army Reform
In Washington on January 8, Senator Lodge of Massachusetts addressed the Senate on the military committee's amendment to strike out the veterinary corps from the army reorganiza tion bill. He discussed the Philippine question and urged a 100,000 strong army while stressing a strong navy and industrial growth to defend U S rights. The body later ratified the committee's proposal, while Senator Teller signaled a substitute preserving the March 8 1899 act extending army size for three years.
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Washineton
Senate
Lodge
Massachusetts
Military
Bacon
Georgia
Philippine
United States
Europe
House
Teller
Colorado
Commission Recommends Half Million for Pneumatic Tube System
A committee appointed by the postmaster general has completed its investigation of the national pneumatic tube system and sent a report to the department. The panel’s findings support an appropriation of 500000 to Congress, with Postmaster General Smith having already submitted a related estimate. The report cites data from major centers. In Washington, a grippe epidemic widens a large congressional sick list as Speaker Anderson recovers and Payne of the Ways and Means Committee remains ill.
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Washinaron
Jan
Department
Congress
Smith
Washhmgton
Grippe
Aanderson
Payne
Rochester orphan asylum fire claims nineteen lives
A blaze in the Rochester orphan asylum hospital section in Hubbel Park killed 19 children and endangered many more. Firefighters responded quickly as ambulances ferried injured to St Marys and Hahnemann hospitals. Property loss exceeds 20 thousand dollars and origin remains unknown. Senator Knute Nelson renominated in Minnesota caucuses. An elevator in Northville burned, destroying a large store of wheat.
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Rocheter
N. Y
Rochester Orphan Asylum
Hubbel Park
St. Mary's Homeopathic
Hahnemann Hospitals
S. D
Ezra Martin
Northville
Spink County
Pronedr Newspaper Man Dead in Minnesota
Orville Brown a pioneer resident of Minnesota died at his son’s home in St. Paul. Born in New York, he moved to Minnesota in 1855 and published the Chatfield Republican, later the Faribault Republican and the Mankato Record.
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St. Paul
Orville Brown
Minnesota
Mr. Brown
New York
Chatfield -Republican
Faribault Republican
Mankato
Washington Pushing to Annex Northern Idaho to Washington
Spokane reports plans to annex the Idaho Panhandle to Washington. Representative Lorr will push the measure in the state legislature. The move would include Coeur d Alene mining district and much of the Clearwater gold fields and split Idaho along the 46th parallel.
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Washington
Idaho
Spokane
Wash
Lorr
Panhandle
46Th Parallel
Coeur d’Alene
Northern
Coeur _d’ Alene
Clemency Request Placed Before Board of Pardons
Formal clemency application for Rosslyn H. Ferrell, 22, condemned to electrocution for the murder of Express Messenger Lane last August, has been filed. The appeal argues youth and circumstances at the time, and challenges jury prejudice. The board will hold a special session to hear the case on Thursday.
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Board of Pardons
Chicago Student Recovers From Neck Break at University
A. Conro Fiero, student at the University of Chicago, broke his neck during tumbling at Vanity Gymnasium on Oct. 24. He spent four weeks in bed with weights supporting his neck, and has fully recovered enough to begin training for the track team. He gained 13 pounds during treatment.
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Chicago
Oumicico
A. Conro Fiero
University of Chicago
Gymnasasium
Fiero
Massive early morning fires hit Brandon and Winnipeg
A daylight blaze on Reesor Avenue in Brandon destroyed multiple buildings. At 4 a.m. another fire on Main Street gutted the Grundy Barrowclough Marcy music firm block, causing about 80 000 dollars in losses. Winnipeg also faced significant fire damage.
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Winatera
Jan
Brandon
Reesor Avenus
Eighth
Tenth Straits
Main Street
Grundy, Barrowclough &Marcy
Notable Deaths and Transport Arrivals Reported
Captain J D Bulloch, famed Confederate agent, dies in Liverpool. M Luckais, former Hungarian commerce minister, drowns himself in the Danube. Spanish government plans wireless telegraphy for Spain Morocco and Tangier. Frederick Clarke Withers, famed American architect, dies at Yonkers age 78. Transport Sherman arrives in San Francisco from Manila with 29 cabin passengers and 600 soldiers, 427 sick. six soldiers died en route.
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J.D. Bulloch
Liverpool
A M. Luckais
Danube
Spain
Morocco
Tanneriffe
Canary Islands
Frederick Clarke Withers
America
Yonkers
N. Y
England
San Francisco
Sherman
Manila
Benefit of the Doubt in Magazine Poetry Debate
Publication chatter questions why magazines print obscure verse as editors fear rejecting works that might be judged great. The exchange hints at editorial risk and perceived literary value in the era's poetry culture.
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Jasper
Stops the Cough and Works of the Cold
A brief note touts a remedy claimed to stop coughing and relieve cold symptoms. It emphasizes quick action and simple use, warning against delays in relief and urging readers to try the product.
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New Public Library
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Berlin
Prussia
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J. W. Stovall
Schlosstein
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Robb Bros
Fourth St
Winona Coal and Fuel Co
Milwaukee Depot
WM -Mahoney
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Osteopathist
Choate Block
Joe Stellam
Hirsch Clothing Co
Choate
W. Third St
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Elmer’s
HE. S
Rasford
FROST
Real Earate and Fire
Tornaco
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