Afrikanders Meet Tediously Call For War End and Milner Censure
About 6,000 Dutchmen gathered at Gum Tree plantation Worcester Cape Colony to form an Afrikander congress. Speeches attacked Sir Alfred Milner urging cessation of hostilities and autonomy for the republics. Three resolutions called for end of war, self rule for the colony, and constitutional action to reach those aims. Delegation to Milner for imperial submission. The congress, claimed at 120,000 Afrikanders, adjourned as members left town.
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Worcester
Cape Colony
Gum Tree Plantation
S. C. Cronwright-Schreiner
Alfred Milner
J. W. Sauer
Public Works
Congress
South Africa
Sir Alfred Milner
British Lose Again as Boers Attack Convoy
Lord Kitchener reports General Delarey with 500 Boers attacked a Pretoria to Rustenburg convoy at Buffelspoort on December 3, burning half the transport and killing 15 men with 23 wounded including Lieutenant Baker. Boers suffered losses. gunners from Rustenburg and Commando Nek helped drive them off.
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London
War Office
Lord Kitchener
Bloemfontein
Delarey
Pretoria
Rustenburg
Baffelspoort
Baker
Commando Nek
de Wet
Caledon
Kareepont Drift
Odendal
Knox
Cape Town
Worcester
Cape Colony
Mayor Revokes Licenses of 14 Saloons in Chicago
Chicago December 7 Mayor Harrison orders revocation of liquor licenses for 14 saloons in the business district. Establishments will continue serving non alcoholic beverages as authorities move against vice amid a broader crackdown.
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Harrison
Chicago
Raines Urges State Police Bill Across New York
Senator John Raines calls on Senator Platt and Governor Elect Odell to push a state police bill uniting all cities. He predicts vigorous support after about two years, noting initial opposition to the Raines law has lessened and now satisfies a two thirds majority.
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Raines Area
New York
Dev. T
John Raines
Platt
Odell
Siam
Raines
Colored Pastor Under Bonds After Shooting Incident
Rev. C. H. Mathews pastor of the colored church at Romney West Virginia is held on $800 bonds for shooting. The 18 year old William Alexander son of Albert Alexander was wounded in the arm during a Halloween frolic that disturbed the minister. The wound is serious.
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Bonds
Cumberland
C. H. Mathews
Romney
W. Va
William Alexander
Albert Alexander
Bryan Wins Montana by 11005 Plurality in Official Canvass
Montana official canvass shows William J. Bryan carrying the state by a plurality of 11005. The Social Democratic ticket has 708 votes, Prohibition 208, and Social Labor 116, compared with four years ago when Bryan led by 32043.
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Montana
Helena
Mon
William J. Bryan
Bryan
Social Democratic
Prohibition
Social Labor
South Dakota Official Canvass Counts Presidential Vote
The official canvass shows South Dakota totals for the presidential race with McKinley at 54 580 votes, Bryan at 80 564, Woolley 1 542, Barker 839, and Debs 169.
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South Dakota
Pidred
McKinley
Bryan
Woolley
Barker
Debs
Kruger welcomed in The Hague crowds chant praise
At The Hague on December 7 Mr Kruger arrived by train and was greeted by municipal councilors then paraded to the Hotel des Indes. Enthusiastic crowds cheered from the hotel balcony while floral offerings decorated the hall. He later dined privately with his grandson, Eloff, and retired fatigued after a public display of admiration.
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Kroger
the Hague
Kruger
Hotel Des Indes
Mr. Eloff
Mr. Kruger
William the Silent
Locomotive Works Sold for Air Motor Factory
The Compress ed Air company has acquired possession of the locomotive works here and will install new machinery to manufacture Hardie compressed air motors. The deal is believed to involve the Central Railroad, with many workers to gain employment.
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Locomotive Works
Compressed Air Company
Central Railroad Company
Odell Seeks Tax Cut After Election Victory
Governor elect Odell told labor leaders that he would not increase factory inspectors and would first move to reduce the state tax rate to stimulate Stren of growth in the state economy.
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Odell
New York
Moses de Costa
Herman Grossman
Central Federation of Labor
Heavy Snow Hits Catskills Marks First Season Snowfall
Kingston report notes the first heavy snowfall of the season in the Catskills with depths over a foot. Tannersville and Hayter enjoy their first sleighing as mountains are blanketed in white.
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Catakilia
Kingston
N. Y
Catskills
Tunnersville
Hayter
The Nansen Fund Completes National Collection
The Nansen Fund, begun after Dr. Nansen returned from the Arctic to back scientific exploration, has reached 1,000,044 Kronen and will not accept further contributions.
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Nansen Fund
Christeanla
Dev. T
Nuanasen Fund
Dr. Nansen
Arctic
Two Chinese Laundrymen Arrested in Utica for Immigration Violations
Two men identified as Chinese laundry workers in Utica were detained on charges of being illegally in the United States and lacking proper papers. They are jailed awaiting further action.
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Utica
N. Y
Market reports show mixed grains and commodity prices
New York markets reveal moderate demand for flour and western wheat with steady tones, while oats and corn show firmness on cash strength. Butter, lard, and other dairy products trade steady with regional variations. overall, market activity appears cautious amid bearish signals in cables and overseas價.
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New York
Pyen B
Western
Prime Western Steam
State
Pennsylvania
Scaimut
New Orleans
Steinbach Christmas Stock Expands in Asbury Park
Steinbach stores bustle with ante-Christmas displays and new consignments arriving daily. Prices are being pruned on dress goods and clothing to make room for holiday wares as the Ocean Palace and Mammoth plan festive window tableaux for the week ahead, inviting families to shop early for Christmas gifts.
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Steinbach
Asbury Park
Ocean Palace
Mammoth
Towne Named to Succeed Cushman K. Davis in Senate
Governor Lind appoints former Congressmen Charles A. Towne to fill the U S Senate seat until the January legislature can elect a successor to Cushman K. Davis. Towne, 41, Michigan born, has led Silver Republicans and once aligned with Populists and Democrats.
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Lind
HK. Davis
ST. Paul
Charles A. Towne
John Lind
United States Senate
Cushman K. Davis
Towne
Michigan
Michigan Noniversity
Four boys whipped publicly in Evanaville for theft
A public whipping was carried out in Evanaville Indiana after a theft by four youths. An alight operation was performed on the pope for tumor removal. New York bankers invite the president to a December 19 banquet. Two Chicago clergymen accept a divekeeper’s invitation to preach at his houses. The Santo Domingo president urges reciprocity with the United States in a high message to Congress. London Jockey Club stewards deny license to Ted Sloane to ride next year.
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Evanaville
Ind
New York
Chicago
Santo Domingo
United States
Congress
London Jockey Club
Ted” Sloane
Germany Furnishing Arms to Britain Alleged by Press
Ehrhardt factories at Hilsenich and Dusseldorf are delivering 18 batteries of quick firers to Great Britain via the British South Africa Company. Some papers urge the government to halt the shipments as a neutrality violation.
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Germany
Bhrlin
Ehrhardt
Hisenich
Dunseldorf
Great Britain
British South
Yale Harvard Debate Set for Sanders Theater Tonight
Cambridge Mass December 7 Yale and Harvard will debate at Sanders theater at 8 o clock The resolution argues that permanent retention of the Philippine Islands by the United States is desirable Harvard supports the question Yale takes the negative side Armor Plant Deal Denied Also Bethlehem Steel officials call reports that English shipbuilders armor plate makers and Vickers Sons Maxim were negotiating for Bethlehem plant purchase absurd
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Harvard
Cambridge
Mass
Yale
Bethlehem, Pa
Bethlehem Steel Company
Vickers’ Sons & Maxim
Boiler Explosion Kills Three in Vermont Sawmill
Three men were killed instantly when a boiler exploded at the steam sawmill of G. W. Harris in Peru Vermont. Weather forecasts call for rain with winds turning southeast.
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Peru
W. Harris
Finest pulpit donated to All Angels church in New York
All Angels Episcopal Church at West End Avenue and Eighty First Street has received the finest pulpit in America a Karl Bitter creation funded by Mrs. Sarah Cornell in memory of her husband and two sons. The Italianate design features Moses with tablets and prophets heads, angels on a surrounding choir rail, and an angel trumpet canopy above. The Hoffman family funded an altar and reredos with a brass canopy. The new rectory costs 30000 and is nearly finished.
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All Angels’ Episcopal Church
West End Avenue
Eighty-first Street
America
Karl Bitter
Sarah Cornell
New York Herald
Moses
Corbela
Hoffman
All Angels’ Church
Charles F. Hoffman
Italy
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