Lord Roberts Reports No Change in War Situation
Loxpon January 15 Lord Roberts sends word no change in the situation yet public anxiety remains high over Buller’s movements on the Tugela. Warren advances from Frere and Colenso is evacuated as Britain presses plans to seize Hlangwen hill and hold Ladysmith amid uncertain outcomes.
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Loxpon
Lord Roberts
Buller
Tugela
Ladysmith
War Office
Potgester
Warren
Charles Warren
Hlangwen Hill
Eminent expert expert in chronic nervous and special diseases
A renowned specialist with nationwide recognition, aided by a full staff of skilled physicians and experts. Experience in major European and American hospitals reportedly enables successful treatment of obscure and chronic diseases. Confidence placed in the physician by the afflicted nationwide.
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New York
Chicago
Minneapolis
United States
Navy
Europe
America
Unclear Battle Plans Delay Division Disposal
The report notes indecision on handling two divisions and incoming reinforcements while other news from distant points is deemed not significant.
Battle at Ladysmith reported with fierce hand to hand fighting
Dispatch from Ladysmith dated January 9 recounts the January 6 assault on Ladysmith. British forces, after abandoning the first line, resisted at Plat Rand ridge and fought a close, brutal hand to hand encounter as burghers gained ground then retreated amid entrenched redoubts and a noon thunderstorm.
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Loxvox
Ladysmith
Plat-Rand Ridge
Plat-Rand
Roberts Dispatch Reports No Change in War Situation
London dispatch from the war office relays Field Marshal Roberts stating there is no change in the situation. Methuen's cavalry range 25 miles into the Free State. Modder River remains quiet. French reconnoiters near the enemy left flank. Gatacre reports no change. Mafeking peaceful on December 28.
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London
War Office
Roberts
Colesberg Junction
Gatacre
Mafeking
Kruger Affirms Providence on Boer Side in Ladysmith Report
President Kruger declares in a January address that Providence favors the Boer cause and that victory is assured. The Ladysmith attack casualties list 26 killed and 77 wounded in the first return. Delagoa Bay embargo on Transvaal imports becomes a central issue with burghers, with potential measures against prisoners and aliens if the embargo remains.
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Pretoria
Kruger
Ladysmith
Delagoa Bay
Transvaal
British Advance Drives Boers From Slingersfontein
In Renspurg Cape Colony on January 1 British troops under heavy artillery fire encamped at Slingersfontein on the Boers eastern flank. Boer patrols withdrew but a later assault by Boers was repulsed by a dash of New Zealand troops who seized the position and forced the enemy toward Colesberg.
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Renspurg
Cape Colony
Slingersfontein
Rensburg
Colesberg
Warren Leads 11 000 Men East From Frere In Natal
London report dated Jan 12 says Sir Charles Warren with 11 000 troops moved eastward from Frere via Weenen. Scouts found no enemy at Grobler's Kloof and Colenso is described as deserted. Rumors say Boers plan to withdraw from Natal as Ladysmith remains unresolved. all colonial and irregular forces are under Warren’s command.
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Eestward
Frere
London
Daily Mail
Pietermaritzburg
Charles Warren
Weenen
All Well at Ladysmith Status Report
Message from Ladysmith reports Boer guns quiet for two days while besiegers show movement on distant hills. Two small parties ride with two machine guns, and the Boer heavy piece on Bulawana hill remains unfired. More Boer dead found at Caesar's camp base. All is well.
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Laddysmith
Bulawana
Caesar’s
Commando With Wagons Marching Toward Sea
Report from Zululand states a Boer commando with wagons is within a day’s march of the sea. They are believed to await supplies landed near St Lecia bay. Boers have looted Zwazi stores and homes, leaving natives in ruins.
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Duggan
Natal
Zambaans
Zululand
St. Lecia Bay
Zwazi
Dispatch From Boer Headquarters at Colenso
Report from Colenso notes a coming battle after two nights of rocket fire from Ladysmith. The London Sun says Parliament reassembly on Jan 80 will prompt a war credit request of 20 000 000 pounds.
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London
London Sun
British Release of American Goods on Dutch Vessel Marin
Secretary Hay announced the British freed American flour and provisions aboard the Dutch ship Marin now at Delagoa Bay. The goods were seized as contraband for Transvaal troops. In Australia, Adelaide reports two bubonic plague cases with one death, tied to a runaway sailor from the Formosa.
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Washington
Hay
Delagoa Bay
Transvaal
Adelaide
South Australia
Formosa
Republican plan to oust Goebel triggers court challenge
Kentucky legislators threaten to unseat Goebel prompting a federal judge to be asked to restrain Democrats from taking office. The plan involves legal action and potential court rulings on succession and authority in the state government.
Settlement a year hence case to Supreme Court
Republicans claim lawyers for contestees say if Governor Taylor and Lieutenant Governor Marshall are unseated by the legislature, federal restraining action will be filed in Louisville to prevent Democratic contestants from taking office, delaying final resolution for a year or more as the case goes to the Supreme Court. Goebel lawyers dispute any federal question and doubt federal standing.
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Frankfort
Tan
Taylor
Marshall
Evans
Louisville
Supreme Court
Goebel
Carter Harrison Declines Illinois Governor Nomination
Mayor Carter Harrison formally refuses the Democratic nomination for governor after a meeting with state party leaders. State Committee Chairman Watson, ex-Congressman Henrichsen, and M F Dunlap of Jacksonville urged acceptance, but Harrison stated he cannot run and believes others can.
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Curiaco
Carter Harrison
Watson
Democratic State Committee
Henrichsen
M. F. Dunlap
Jacksonville
Battle reports split on Colombian insurgents fate
Kinestoy Jamaica January 15 reports from Colombia conflict over the insurgents. Advices say the main body seized Bocamanga on January 6 and moved toward Socorro to unite for an attack on Bogota. Government dispatches claim a rout in two battles near Bucamanga and Cereti, derailing insurgent plans.
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Kinestoy
Jamaica
Colombia
Bocamanga
Soccorro
Bogota
Bucamanga
Cereti
Women Labor Barred by Chicago Building Trades Council
The Chicago Building Material Trades Council votes to abolish woman labor in all Chicago factories producing building material. Affiliated unions will demand contract clauses banning female employment in shops. About 200 women are currently employed, mainly as polishers buffers and plumbers’ supplies.
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Curiaco
Chicago
Building Material Trades’ Council
Minor items of interest from the era
Felix Morris an actor dies in New York St Paul abandons ice carnival plan Wisconsin lumbermen cheer snow University of Minnesota defeats Northwestern in Minneapolis Bordighera dispatch notes Manlio Garibaldi son of the late General Garibaldi dies Louisville street railway workers threaten strike over grievances Northern Linseed Oil Co forms new independent mill in Minneapolis G W Baker appointed manager Lieutenant Samuel Howard U S N pilot of the Monitor dies in Washington Denver editors Bonfils and Tammon mentioned W W Ander
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Wisconsin
University of Minnesota
Northwestern University
Minneapolis
Bordighera
Riviera
Manlio Garibaldi
Garibaldi
Louisville Street Railway
Northern Linseed Oil Company
G. W. Baker
Samuel Howard
Monitor
Merrimac
Washington
Frederick G. Bonfils
H. H. Tammon
The
Denver Erening
W. W. Ander
Prominent attorney son involved in undisclosed cause
Ex Gover F M Drake of Center ville has increased his donation to Drake University Des Moines by 43500 dollars for immediate improvements.
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F. M. Drake
Centerville
Drake University of Des
Secretary Root to Reform Cubano Judicial System
Secretary Root moves to overhaul Cuba’s courts and prisons. A 3 American and 3 Cuban commission will revise criminal methods and civil code, targeting long pretrial detentions and incommunicado practices. Horatio Rubens, E L Conant, and Mr. Rancie named for Americans. Cuban appointees to be Havana bar members. Rubens travels from Washington to New York and then to Havana via Miami next Wednesday.
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Washington
Root
Cuba
War Department
Wood
Horatio Rubens
E. L. Conant
Mr. Rancie
Havana
Rubens
New York
Miami
Warships Take Possession of Kwong Chau Wan Bay
The French warships seized two Chinese gunboats at Kwong Chau Wan bay and shelled 20 villages forcing Chinese troops to retreat. A four hour battle at Veginae left French losses with forts attacked and 48 wounded. Chinese casualties were higher. Mandarin hostages were taken to deter native retaliation.
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Kwong Chau Wan Bay
Tacoma
Wash
Elm Branch
Shanghai
Veginae
Wreckoff Newfoundland Thought to Be Helgoland Oil Steamer
The Times reports the wrecked vessel off St Johns Newfoundland is likely a Standard Oil oil steamer. The Helgoland, sailing from Philadelphia January 5, is the strongest candidate. About 50 crew, ten bodies found among rocks, boats unable to approach due to ongoing gale and rough seas.
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New York
the Times
St. Johns
N. F
Standard Oil Company
Philadelphia
Helgoland
Newfoundland
St. Jonns
Lone robber hits two Kansas City eateries in dawn hold up
A masked gunman robbed Lewis restaurant at 1210 Walnut street and Robert Mc Clintock's nearby eatery at dawn. He demanded cash, cleaned the registers of $146, and fled as customers and staff cooperated.
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Kansas City
Lewis
Walnut Street
Robert McClintock
Chicago Lumber Deal Tops Year With $500000 Purchase
The Perley-Lowe Company of Chicago bought the season's cut of the H. Witbeck company of Marinette Wisconsin. The deal is valued at over $500,000 and is the largest transaction of the year 1900.
Burial of Dr Gustave Mahe Ends With Wife Two
In Sioux City Iowa on January 15 the body of Dr Gustave Mahe was buried by wife No 2 after wife No 1 in San Francisco sought custody. Officials issued a burial permit to wife No 2 who directed the ceremonies. Ottumwa Indiana January 16 Andrew Carnegie likely to fund a fifty thousand dollar library there with a five thousand dollar annual tax to sustain it and the city council ready to pass an ordinance.
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Sioux City
Gustave Mahe
San Francisco
Ottumwa
Andrew Carnegie
Playing Cards Origin Story Tied to Social Classes
The marks on playing cards are said to symbolize four social classes: Hearts for clergy, spades for nobility from the Italian spads meaning sword, clubs for serfs, and diamonds for citizens.
Ex-US Minister's Speech Tied to Filipino Rebellion
John Barrett claims Senator Hoar's anti expansion address, sent in cipher to Paris and Hong Kong, sparked the Luzon uprising. Barrett recounted a Hong Kong junta president showing the dispatch and sending it to Filipino officers who used it to incite revolt. He says the speech’s publication followed quickly after delivery.
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Cubcanco
John Barrett
United States
Siam
Senator Hoar
Lake Forest University
Hong Kong
Philippines
Hoar
Paris
Theilipinos
Barrett
Senator Hoare Responds on Philippine Question Statement
Postox January 15 senator Hoare declined to comment on Barrett’s Siam minister statement. He said Otis reports provide fullest accounts of events leading to hostilities and he will address the matter in the senate after giving notice.
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Postox
Hoare
Barrett
Siam
Philippine
Generali Otis
Senate
Havana customs receipts show record December total
The War Department released Havana port customs data for December 1890. Total receipts reached 1,108,130 dollars, despite only 24 working days. This figure surpasses all other months in the prior year.
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Washington
War Department
Havana
Cuba
Citizens Burn Des Moines Pesthouse to Stop Smallpox
Citizens in North Des Moines set the city pest house on fire to prevent its use for smallpox patients. The council had decided to isolate all cases, prompting locals to attack and burn the pesthouse, reducing it to ashes.
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Des Mores
Des Moines
Trotting News From 1899 Seamless Track Plans And Pacing Records
Star Pointer and Guy Wilkes winter on artificial pasture. Beth Griffin may build a new fracturing track near Louden Hemico. Leading stallion 2:1514 Patchen Wilkes at Gestut Nine Frelle Berl.o. C M Jowett Readville A class has a Pedlar 2:18 colt that beat Margie Lass Miss Bowerman at Rovign Italy. Lute Lindsay leases 40 acres near Spokane for a five furlong track for spring meeting. Gold Ring 2:18 sold in London auction then withdrawn. John R Gentry paced 2.024 at Highland Park and 2.03% at Los Angeles in 1899.
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Star Pointer
Guy Wilkes
Beth Griffin
Louden
Hemico
Patchen Wilkes
Gestut
Berl.o. T
C. M. Jowett
Readville
le Bay
Margie Lass
Miss Bowerman
Rovign
Italy
Famoss
Nick Ranger
Minneapolis
France
National
E Perren
Buffalo
Lute Lindsay
Spokane
Wash
England
London
John R. Gentry
Hoghland Park
Detroit
Los Angeles
Grand Opera's Experience With Chicago
The Indianapolis Journal quotes debate over phrasing as critics argue about proper naming of a major opera event. Conflicting wording sparks discussion on regional branding and cultural attribution.
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Chicago
Indianapolia Journal
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