Battles Raging Near Frere Camp In Natal Tugela Action
Dispatches from Pietermaritzburg report heavy firing as British General Buller seeks passage of the Tugela River. Authorities note intense artillery with rumors of forces near Lady Smith and Springfield, Natal.
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Pietermariitzburg
Frere Camp
London
Daily Mail
Pietermaritzburg
Bullera
Natal
Exchange Telegraph Company
Frere
Buller
Ladysmith
the Times
Springfield
South African Conciliation Committee Formed in London
A new London based South African conciliation committee announces itself to support the peace minority. Members include Lord and Lady Coleridge Herbert Spencer Sir Robert Threshie Reid George Le fevre Stephen Gladstone Countess of Carlisle and others with Leonard Courtney as president. The manifesto says the war began from mutual misunderstandings and a pacific settlement is possible.
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London
Lord
Lady Coleridge
Herbert Spencer
Robert Threshie Reid
George John Shaw Lefevre
Stephen Gladstone
Countess of Carlisle
Robert Harrison
Leonard Courtney
Bodmin
Cornwall
Brisk Exchange of Shells at Moppgrr River
Brisk shelling reported between opposing forces at Moppgrr River on Tuesday January 16 as Boers answered British fire after a lull. British entrenchments are strengthened and a preliminary bridge nears completion. Heavy rains have rendered Reil river fords impassable and rails may need relaying from Modder River to Kimberley due to Boer fortifications.
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Moppgrr River
Reil
Modder River
Kimberley
Cavalry Sent Back From Front in Durban Dispatch
London dispatch via The Herald reports ten train loads of mounted troops sent back to Durban by General Buller. The men, believed to head toward the Tugela river to watch Zululand, arrive amid no corroborating sources and raise questions about the decision to withdraw such a large force during ongoing operations.
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New York
Herald
London
Durban
Buller
Tugela
Zululand
Creusote Guns for the Boers Reported Landed
The Natal Times Delagoa Bay correspondent says six creusote guns and 60 tons of shells were landed from the French steamer Grande about two weeks ago. The Times telegraphs from Pietermaritzburg dated January 16.
Bryan Banqueted by Kentucky Legislature in Frankfort
William Jennings Bryan was banquetted by Kentucky lawmakers in Frankfort on January 17 as part of a celebration of Senator Blackburns election. He arrived at 4 p.m. and was greeted by Blackburn and Goebel allies, with ex Governor James B. McCreary serving as toastmaster. Bryan avoided commenting on the Kentucky contest, saying its resolution should be left to the legislature.
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Frank Fort
William Jennings Bryan
Kentucky
Blackburn
Bryan
Goebel
James B. McCreary
Carnegie denies aiding Hoar speech to the Philippines
Washington dispatch reports a congressman claim Andrew Carnegie funded $4000 to send Senator Hoars speech to rebels in the Philippines. Carnegie declines the charge saying he did not pay cable tolls and would support a fund to circulate the speech to Americans who need it.
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New York
Washington
Philadelphia
Andrew Carnegie
Senator Hoar
Philippines
Carnegie
Wreck Identified as Helgoland Off Newfoundland
Reports from St. John’s Newfoundland indicate the wrecked steamer is likely the Helgoland owned by the Dutch American Petroleum company. Flags found near Holyrood show a blue white and red house flag with an R in the center and a life buoy bears the steamer name, though damaged by fire and water.
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J. Johne
Helgoland
St. Jonas
N. F
Dutch American Petroleum Company
Holyrod
Cape Pine
Venison Shipping Rule Upheld in State Open Season
Judge Orr in St Paul Civil Branch ruled venison may be shipped freely during the open season across the state. The decision, while noting opposition from some officials, centers on statutory interpretation and transport rights.
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St. Paul
Orr
Municipal Con
Ofa
Ows
Judge Finds Statute Lacked Wording Despite Intent
The judge noted the amended game statute should have included a specific line that was omitted. He said a court cannot read into law what is not present, even if its intent is clear.
Interpellation on Seizure of German Vessels in Reichstag
In the Reichstag an interpellation by Herr Moeller and most members except Social Democrats and Independents asked what steps the federal government has taken regarding the seizure of German ships by English agents. Rumors of intervention plans and a potential coalition of neutrals circulate as the naval bill advances in the Bundestag proposing to double Germanys naval strength.
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Reichstag
Beizare
Vesanis
Bergus
Herr Moeller
National Liberal
Social Democrats
Hamburger Nachrichten
Great Britain
Germany
William
Russia
Holland
Belgium
England
Portuguese Leader Affirms No Colonies to Sell or Lease
Jan 17 in Lisson the minister of foreign affairs Vergo Beirio restated Portugal will not sell cede or lease any portion of its colonies in response to the Anglo German agreement.
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Gell
Cede
Lisson
Chamber of Deputies
Vergo Beirio
Portugal
Secretary Long and Admiral Bradford Back Pacific Cable Plan
Secretary Long and Rear Admiral Bradford urged a government built cable from San Francisco to Luzon with a spur to Yokohama. Bradford detailed a nine thousand two hundred four knot length, deep ocean routes, and an estimated cost near ten million dollars. He noted Manila message costs and navy expenditures as context.
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Washington
Long
Bradford
Senate
Nero
Honolulu
San Francisco
Midway Islands
Guam
Dingala Bay
Luzon
Yokohama
Midway
War Department
Manila
Navy Department
Dawson Fire Swept The Klondike Metropolis
The Dawson business district was largely destroyed by fire the night of January 10. The loss exceeds 500000 dollars and no building names are given. Extreme cold and a lack of water regulation heighten the disaster and potential suffering for residents.
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Klondike
SgaTree
Wash
Danube
Victoria
Skagway
Dawson
Volunteer Returns Pay For Services In War Time
W D English son of the former Democratic vice presidential candidate from Indiana and captain of volunteers in the Spanish American War returns to the treasury a $1200 check with a refusal to accept pay for services to his country in time of danger.
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Washington
W. D. English
Indiana
Treasury
National Live Stock Association Opens Third Annual Convention
Fort Worts Texas hosts the third annual convention of the National Live Stock Association of the United States with a strong delegate turnout. After welcomes, the president J. W. Springer delivers the opening address to start the meeting.
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Fort Worts
Tex
National Live Stock Association of the United
Milwaukee donors back Mansion House fund for British victims
Milwaukeeans sympathizing with the British in the South Africa Boer war have contributed 1000 dollars to the Mansion House fund aiding widows and orphans of the British dead.
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Milwaugex
South Africa
Mansion House Fund
Cabinet Approves High School System Across Provinces
Havana reports at the cabinet meeting a definite decision to establish a high school in each province. The plan aims to extend secondary education nationwide and organize new institutions across Cuba.
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Havana
Spanish Prisoners Arrive in Barcelona
The Spanish transatlantic steamer Leo Xill landed in Barcelona from the Philippines with former Spanish prisoners and their families. A majority are in a lamentable plight.
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Barcelona
Leo Xill
Rapid transit tunnel contract awarded to J B McDowall
New York January 1 635000000 contract awarded to J B McDowall of 10 Broad Way for the underground tunnel with a bid of 95 000 000. The board of rapid transit commissioners selected one of two bidders.
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New York
Board of Rapid Transit Commissioners
J. B. McDowall
Broalway
Senate Ratifies Samoan Treaty After Debate
The senate ratified the Samoan treaty in executive session after two hours of debate. Davis, Foraker and Spooner supported it while Bacon Money and Tillman opposed. Proponents argued the new arrangement preserves old advantages and gains harbor control at Pago Pago, while critics questioned native consent and the treatment of Samoan people as natives.
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Wasumatoy
Senate
Messrs
Davis
Foraker
Spooner
Bacon, Money
Tillman
Bacon
Money
Pago Pago
Congress Debates Rural Free Delivery in Urgent Deficiency Bill
Washington January 17 urgent deficiency appropriation bill moved with limited debate. Discussion centers on a $150000 rural free delivery item while a later exchange questions the New York customhouse sale and bank relations. Representative Richardson criticizes the secretary of the treasury and Hopkins defends the secretary’s actions. Delegates urge Puerto Rico needs include free trade recall of Spanish coin adoption of American currency and a $10 million loan.
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R'chardson Criti
Washington
Richardson
Secretary of the Treasury
New York Customhouse
City National Bank
Puerto Rico
United States
Luce
Deford & Co
Puerto Rican Merchants Seek Free Trade and Currency Link
A Philadelphia arrival from Puerto Rico carried merchants planning to visit Washington. They will press President McKinley for provincial tariffs and advocate closer ties with the United States, aiming for free trade and American currency.
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New York
Philadelphia
Washington
McKinley
United States
Supreme Court Rules on Des Moines Municipal Electr Debt
The Iowa Supreme Court ruled on the Des Moines municipal electric debt case. Des Moines had contracted to build a municipal electric light plant and was enjoined from the contract. The decision allows a city to anticipate revenues to fund a plant, but limits debt to constitutional provisions.
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Supreme Court
Iowa
Des Moines
Wheeler's Return From Manila Unease Marks Plan
General Wheeler is returning to the United States this week with a stop at Guam en route. Officials confirm the order was issued earlier but cannot confirm if prompted by Wheeler himself. Reports say General Otis could not find a field assignment satisfactory to Wheeler, who preferred leaving Manila.
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General Wheeler
United States
Guam
War Department
Wheeler
General Otis
Manila
Yaswilling
Von Blumer’s comical hunt for a kitchen servant
In a humorous scene a husband boasts of finding a maid in 12 hours after failing for two weeks. He brags about persistence and paying high wages, while his wife negotiates with the found Delia who ultimately refuses the position saying the home is too talkative and unsuitable.
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von Blumer
Big V. B
V B
Delia
Church Usher Reveals Secret Grudge at Pew
In a confidential exchange, an usher recalls seating Mrs Stuckupp and recounts being shunted to a back door on a prior visit. A friend notes he rewarded the grievance by placing her in a pew where a stained glass window casts a red glow on her nose.
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Stuckupp
New York Weekly
Patch On Shoe Takes Quick Ten Minutes
A cobbler estimates a small shoe patch will take about ten minutes. The customer suggests smoking a cigar during the wait. The cobbler then says he will finish in about two minutes after the first whiff.
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Chicago Tribune
The Art of Giving Presents
A humorous exchange about a chair that should be comfortable yet is constantly occupied by the wife. The joke pivots on the gift becoming a running gag in casual holiday banter.
Alliance of the Interests of England Germany and the U S
A Chicago Times Herald quote shows a respondent praising an alliance of England Germany and the United States. The speaker notes family members support the idea strongly, joking that relatives are referred to as kin in this context. The excerpt reflects wartime era sentiment.
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England
Germany
United States
Chicago Times- Herald
An Artistic Criterion for Reach of a High Note
A Washington Star quip contrasts a skeptical man with a manager praising a singer’s range. The exchange jokes about a hundred dollar bill as a test of her ability to hit a high note.
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Washington Star
Umbrella Mystery In Chicago Record Snippet
A brief Chicago Record fragment centers on a silk umbrella mystery. A line of dialogue asks whose umbrella it is, with one character insisting they neither know nor want to know. The playful exchange hints at a light, indoor moment without broader context.
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Chicago
Shoes Too Large Said to Pinch More
In a humorous Pick Me Up quip Susan argues the shoes are too big while the other speaks of yesterday’s claim they pinched badly. The exchange concedes the shoes should have caused more discomfort.
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Susan
Food For Thought Sparks Streetcar Rush Rumor
Somerville Journal notes a heated scene as women hurry for a street car, with one man remarking that some act like fools while others admit the behavior mirrors general street bustle.
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Somerville Journal
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