Kruger Arrives in The Hague Receives Warm Welcomes
At the opening of the second chamber President J G Gleichman proposed welcoming Mr Kruger to the country. Kruger arrived amid cheers, greeted by officials, and hosted at Hotel des Indes with floral displays and a hymn by a chorus. He thanked crowds along the route and spoke of Transvaal as a threatened nation.
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J. G. Gleichman
Kruger
S Bhair
Gir
Dr. Spink
South Africa
William the Silent
Prince of Orange
Great Britain
Hotel Des Indes
Baroness van Harinxan
Leevenaar
Transvaal
Eloff
Afrikander congress at Gum Tree supports autonomy and peace
About 6000 Dutchmen gathered at Gum Tree plantation near Worcester to back an Afrikander legislature. Speakers including S C Crone wight Schreiner attacked Sir Alfred Milner and urged an end to the war, with resolutions calling for independence, self government, and constitutional action submitted to Milner.
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Worcester
Cape Colony
Gum Tree
C. Cronewight-Schreiner
Alfred Milner
Congress
Republice
Sir Alfred Milner
South Africa
WANTED TO MAKE A CLEAN SWEEP OF THE AFFAIR
In Seattle area a young man named Seaton, 22, from Decatur Illinois, attempted to kill his relatives at South Park nine miles from Seattle. Authorities report a spree ending with vicious assaults on family members including children, with Seaton recaptured after a pistol battle with Deputy Kelly.
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Seattle
Wash
William Seaon
Decatur
Ill
South Park
R. G. Metcalf
Clark
Kennedy
Seaton
Kelly
Republicans Force Passage of Army Bill in House Vote
The House passed the army reorganization bill 166 to 133 after a long session. Several Democrats joined Republicans for the measure, with debate over a prohibition canteen amendment and various changes to staff, medical, and veterinary provisions. The Grout bill was postponed and other amendments were adopted or rejected as the chamber moved forward.
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Washington
House
Messrs
Hall
Pennsylvania
Underhill and Slaton
New York
McCall
Rep
Mase
Mann
Illinois
Littlefield
Maine
Littlefeld
Grosvenor
Dick and Hay
Dem
Slayden
Dem. Tex
Fitzgerald
Mass
Pearce
Mr. Parker
N. J
Bartholdt
Rep. Mo
Philippines
Signal Corps
Quartermaster
Bingham
Senate
Miles
Brooks
Merritt
Wilson
Hull
Mondell
Wyoming
Butler
Ohio
Opening of the Fifteenth Parliament in Victoria era Britain
London reports the 15th parliament of Queen Victoria opens with fierce exchanges in the House of Commons. Joseph Chamberlain faces sharp attacks over South Africa and China policy. Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman and Arthur Balfour spar over Ellis letters and Boer policy as the session unfolds. The debate continues with calls for clarity on future actions and reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Queen Victoria
Westminster
Joseph Chamberlain
South Africa
China
Lord Rosebery
House of Lords
Liberal Party
House of Commons
Chamberlain
Henry Campbell-Banner
Mr. Chamberlain
Clark-Ellis
Arthur J. Balfour
the Treasury
Henry Campbell-Bannerman
J. Goshen
Matthew White Ridley
Henry
Mr. Ellis
Ellis
Mr. Balfour
United States
Great Britain
Mgr
Balfour
Sopenitian
One Hundred Dollars for a Steak in Chicago Sale
At the Chicago fat stock show Schwarzchild Sulzberger New York bought B R Pierce Aber deen Angus steer Advance for 2145 dollars, 1430 pounds at 1.00 per pound. A carload of Angus cattle bred by W K Kerry Bloomington Ill sold for 5469 dollars. Notable sales and judging events followed despite bad weather as prime meats tests and stock judging concluded.
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Chicago
Schwarzchild & Sulzberger
New York
B. R. Pierce
W. K. Kerry
Bloomington
A. Weber
Kansas City
Stock Yards Equestrian Club
Northorn
Star of the North
J. F. B. Botham
Chillicothe
Weber
Armour & Co
Eally
Eugene Grubb
Carbondale
Colorado
Dividend Declared by Denver Rio Grande on Preferred Stock
New York December 6 The Denver Rio Grande announces a semiannual dividend of 2 percent on its preferred stock. The action signals steady income for preferred shareholders and reflects the railroad company’s financial position.
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New York
Dee
Denver & Rio Grande
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Joan Griffin
Connolly
Eagle Lodge
Wallace
Idaho
John Griffin
Anaconda
Copper City Commercial Company
Griffin
Ole Johnson
Nate Kellum
Brown
Silver Bow
Joseph Boos
Missoula
Mr. Boos
Boos
Crifin
George H. Reimers
Hamilton
Pssengers
M. A. O'Connell
Connelly
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Jnst
Garrison
Reimers
J. B. Winters
Kellum
Allen
Deer Lodge
Blue Bird Wreck
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