Battle near Honda: Colombian forces win after night clash
News from Galveston reports General Marin of the Colombian revolutionaries attacked Honda on the Magdalena river December 9 with 1200 men. The 130-man garrison held from evening until 11 20 pm before 20 reinforcements arrived. The battle began on the city outskirts and ended at Chicol, about 6 miles from Honda, with 11d machetes used. Four Andrea men were killed.
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Colon
Galveston
Marin
Honda
Magdalena River
Chicol
Andrea
Protest at Christiansted Demands Danish West Indies Reform
A large demonstration in Christiansted St Croix attended by merchants planters and Danish subjects urged Denmark to reform the Danish West Indies and oppose selling the islands The rally carried nine hundred flags and called for reforms under the Danish flag The petition against sale bearing 50 signatures was presented to King Christian and the government in Copenhagen.
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Denmark
Thomas D
Christiansted
St Croix
West Indian Islands
Christian
Copenhagen
Danish West Indies
Cabint
Rigsdag
Worst Storm Rips Vancouver Canada In December Tale
Worst storm in years hit Vancouver at midnight Wednesday continuing Thursday causing heavy damage. Estimated total losses run around 10000 dollars. The steamer Aorrest from Australia swung at English Bay all night and lost anchor. The Canadian Pacific cable station at Victoria wrecked as logs pile up. Fifteen small steamers went adrift with varying damage.
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Vancouver
B. C
Aorrest
Australia
Victoria
Nordau urges Jews to halt emigration to London and New York
In Basel at the Zionist congress Max Nordau urged Jews from eastern Europe to stop leaving for London and New York. He called for cooperative self help and criticized early marriages as hindering progress, stressing improvement of physical and intellectual conditions.
Turkish tobacco supply and trust influence in Berlin
Berlin reports suggest no stockpiling or cornering of Turkish tobacco by the American Tobacco Company yet. Duke of the American Tobacco Company spent ten days in Europe assessing the market while large Berlin firms report no purchase negotiations, though Berlin receiving notices of acquisitions and absorptions into the American Tobacco Company.
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Berlin
American Tobacco Company
Tobacco Trust
Duke
Soldiers fall by rebel fire near Dapade Samar
Washington December 87 The War Department reports General Chaffee’s cable from Manila recounting a scout near Dapade Samar. Ninth infantry detachment of eighteen faced bolo fighters, seven enlisted men killed and several wounded including Captain Francis H Schoeffel. Enemy driven off with no property loss. поддержки
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Washington
War Department
Chaffee
Manila
Dapade
Samar
Ninth Infantry
Jacob E. Smith
Francis H Schoeffel
John P Swisher
Gaughan
John Maren
Frank McAndrews
Joseph A. Welppert
George Bedford
Francis H. Schoeffel
John H Russell
Daniel L. McPherson
George Claxton
Arthur Bonnicastle
Lang
Philippine Scouts
Boers Slay British in Orange River Ambuscade Details
London, December 27 details from South Africa on December 21 near Beginderyn show 209 mounted infantry by 300 Boers and 40 armed natives led by Commandant Britz attacking British forces. Ten British soldiers killed and fifteen wounded. Boer losses unknown.
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London
South Africa
Beginderyn
Orange River Colony
Britz
War danger eased as Chile Argentina settle dispute
Buenos Ayres reports a settlement ending tensions between Argentina and Chile after a protocol change sparked protests. Police suppress demonstrations, and officials say the issue will be resolved soon. Senor Yanez dismisses the altercation as unimportant and expects a satisfactory arrangement tomorrow.
Depew and Miss Palmer Wedded in Paris Consulate
Senator Chauncey M Depew and Miss May Palmer were married in the United States consulate in Nice France at 3 PM. The bride wore a charming dress and the groom was in good health. Because the bride is Catholic two religious ceremonies are planned for tomorrow at Notre Dame and an Episcopal church.
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Miss May Palmer
Paris
Nice
Chauncey M Depew
United States
Depew
Notre Dame
Episcopal Church
Miss Stone Captive Negotiations Reported In Salonica
Dis pacs say Treasurer WW Peet of the Constantinople missionary society has contacted Bulgarian brigands holding Miss Elen M Stone captive in Constantinople. Peet hopes Miss Stone will be released within a fortnight.
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Peet
Constantinople
Salonica
WW. Peet
Missionary Society
Miss Elen M. Stone
Miss Stone
Will of Roswell A Roberts Leaves 310000 to NY Churches
The Yonkers filing reveals Roswell A Roberts widow of the late Captain Bronson of the battleship Alabama bequeaths 310000 to New York charitable institutions and churches in Yonkers, Georgia and other states. The estate is believed worth about 10 million with no exact figure disclosed.
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New York
Roswell A Roberts
Captain Bronson
Alabama
Yonkers
Georgia
New York Lynchers Fail to Rescue Held Suspect
New York December 27 Steve Bedrick shot three men in Passaic New Jersey and was captured after a mob attacked him. He fired wounding Anton Stull and Lavelle before being overpowered by a justice of the peace and citizens. Three Black workers were badly mangled in Paris by dynamite while drilling in a sewer trench injuring James Barry George Porter and Clay Lockhart.
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New York
Steve Bedrick
Passaic
Bedrick
John Brandt
Hull
Anton Stull
Lavelle
Paris
James Barry
George Porter
Clay Lockhart
South Carolina
First Kidnaping Conviction in Lincoln Under New Law
Lincoln Neb December 27 The first conviction under the kidnaping and intimidation law was secured today when S Hunt was sentenced to one year in the penitentiary. Hunt threatened a neighbor family and demanded 200 be buried in a vacant lot. A can of oils was buried instead and officers watched, Hunt's arrest and conviction followed.
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Lincoln
Nebr
S Hunt
Hunt
Schley Is Still a Hero at National Theater
Rear Admiral Schley returned from New York and was greeted with a roaring, unrecognized entrance at the National theater. The audience rose in a sea of white handkerchiefs, cheering until Schley bowed, then the theater quieted. The scene captured the era’s hero worship and national pride in a single moment.
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Washington
Schley
New York
National Theater
Big Box
Admiral Schley
Congress
Memphis
Tenn
Memphis Cotton Exchange
Norfolk and
Snub
Crowninshield
Harry Lyon
Olympia
Lyon
Secretary Long
Strides of the South in the Mining of Coal
A Baltimore dispatch reviews the Souths coal industry progress in 1900s, led by West Virginia Alabama and Kentucky. It notes vast deposits, rising outputs, and mineral expansion aided by railroads and ports, with state-by-state figures and future prospects cited by F H Saward. Also reports a St Paul cow breaking a seven day milk butter record at 589 pounds milk and 29.47 pounds butter fat.
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Baltimore
HE Saward
Coal Authority
Saward
St. Paul
Lincoln to Build McKinley Memorial Chiming Bells
Lincoln city officials via a committee ordered a set of chiming bells as a memorial to William McKinley. The project cost 6000 dollars, raised by voluntary subscription after the late president's death, with construction to be supported by a local church and community donations.
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McKinley
Lincoln
Nebr
Lifeless Prisoner L Solom on Dies En Route to Police Station
Macon Georgia December 27 Special L Solomon a well known butcher died today while being transported from his home next to the Hibb county jail to the police barracks He had been arrested days earlier for drunkenness and disorderly conduct at the city market house and faced a recorder's court appearance His bondsman withdrew support and Solomon was ordered arrested for contempt of court Investigators learned he lay across his bed lifeless and officers moved him to the patrol wagon and police barracks The attending physician Dr C C Gibson ruled heart disease likely caused death and Solomon about 55 years old has no known relatives in the city and the funeral is set for tomorrow
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Macon
Hibb County
L. Solomon
Solomon
R. I. Henry
Recorder's Court
Herndon
Po Nceman Lasender
McCowen
C. C Gibson
Gibson
Boys Stop Train Wreckers Near Smith Station
In Columbus Georgia on December 27 a Central passenger train to Birmingham narrowly avoided a wreck after mischief by three boys aged 7 8 and 10 who piled timber and drove spikes between rails. A Smith Station teacher, Professor Johnson, spotted and removed the obstruction just before the train arrived. the youths likely face no prosecution due to their ages.
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Columbus
Central
Here
Birmingham
Smith Station
Als
Professor Johnson
Elderly couple decline marriage in Pana ceremony
In Pana Illinois on December 27 John P Keller aged 80 the wealthiest resident of Holland township and Mrs Sarah Canfield aged 63 planned to wed. Before the minister they changed minds saying they were too old Keller gave Mrs Canfield 1000 cash and they parted good friends.
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Kellar
Canfield
Pana
John Pf. Kellar
Holland Township
Sarah Canfield
Sparrows Slain in Gun Club Contest at McComb
In Findlay Ohio December 27 thirteen thousand sparrows weighing nearly two tons were killed in a six weeks contest ending today. The winning side of twenty five men captained by Lew Brickman killed nearly two thirds of the birds and will hold a banquet tonight at McComb hosted by the losing side led by Isaac Culp.
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Findlay
Oho
Lew Brickman
McComb
Isaac Culp
Low Christmas Rates On Atlanta and West Point R R
The Atlanta and West Point Railroad Company offers round trip tickets at a low rate of one and one third fare for travel December 21 to 25 and December 30 1901 and January 1 1992 with a final limit January 3 1902. Through Pullman sleepers dining car service and elegant coaches are included. For reservations call telephone 53 or visit 7 N Pryor St. Contacts include George W. Allen J P Billups D P A and B F Wily Jr.
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Atlanta and
West Point Railroad Company
George W. Allen
P. A
N. Pryor
B. F. Wily, Jr
G. Po
T A
Santry Edges Oleson By Foul In Second Round
Santry of New York won the decision over Ote Oleson of Chicago after a second round foul halted the twenty round bout. Oleson apologized for the foul blow after a clash that sent Santry to the floor, and the match result was declared with Santry ahead on foul points.
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Santry
Omaha
Nebr
Edile Santry
New York
Ote Oleson
Chicago
Oleson
Lirtry
Pabst Brought a Frisco From Tail End to the Top
Edldie Pabst, the Pacific slope ball tosser, is to manage the Atlanta baseball team of 1952. He previously managed San Francisco, turning a tail end club into a pennant contender with hard practice, smart plays, and steady leadership.
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PABST
Edldie Pabst
Atlanta
San Francisco
P Pabst
Pork and Harmony
Eddie Pabst
Feltz Floors Henning Four Times In One Round
In Savannah on December 27 Tommy Feltz of Brooklyn challenged Kid Henning of Washington for the 02 pounds championship in a 25 round straight Queensbury bout. A dispute over clean breaks led Feltz to concede but the bout lasted under one round with Henning knocked down four times and counted out twice before the referee stopped to prevent further punishment.
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Feltz
Henning
Savannah
Tommy Feltz
Brooklyn
Kid Henning
Washington
Savannah Athletic Club
Queensbury
Oakland horses end in ties and upsets amid busy program
At Oakland racecourse December 27 the program featured a rare dead heat in the fourth race at a mile with Bedeck and Quadra sharing the win. Urehin upset 9 to 1 in the first race while Duckey beat Princess Titania in the six furlongs. Early entries include Edinborough and several other contenders for forthcoming races.
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San Francisco
Oakland
Bedeck
Bot Quadra
Knapp
Connor
Sir Lewis
Urehin
Tate
Dr. Cox
Chapple
Neill
Mille
O'Connor
Quadra
Bir Lewis
GI. Daly
Duckey
L Jackson
Princess Titania
Redfern
Hilee
Tyoxler
Mission
Bullman
Finstein
Mounce
Kastaine
O’connor
Edinborough
Gibraltar
Alzura
Maresa
Quibo
Alado
Herculean
Rase
Hilo
Saul
Tarsus
Varro
Watercure
Bragé
Mani
Rotary
Homestead
Lapidus
Royalty
The
Giver
Aieth Pee
Byron BrecRiede
Voy
Waite
Ie le Saar
Elie Foiy
Autolight
New Orleans Race Day Features Jockey Bravado and Falls
In New Orleans on December 28 the card saw Brewer Schorr and Annie Thompson as favorites win in sprint and selling races. Harvey unseated in the steeplechase but remounted to finish, while Donna Seay fell at the start of the fifth race with both mare and rider escaping serious injury. Results note Schorr aboard 3 to 1 winner in race one, Annie Thompson 3 to 2 winner in race two, Dagmar taking the steeplechase, Little Jack Horner victorious in the sixth, and Mr Phinizy prevailing in the fifth selling event with W. Gates second.
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New Orleans
Brewer Schorr
Annie Thompson
Butler
Harvey
Donna Seay
Coburn
Socapa
J. Miller
Esther Riges
Dale
Helgeson
Jim Breeze
Landry
van Moorebeke
Boyd
Dagmar
Bartley
Bristol
Penn
Divertisement
McHugh
Little Jack Horner
Blake
Royal Sterling
Dominick
Granter
Mr _ Phinizy
Gates
Swordsman
Ominick
Lime
Ernest Parham
Hirshberger
Kenja
Mile Yda Penzarce
Liviia Henry
Helen Paxton
Blonmouth Boy
Laurentea
Heome
Dandy H
Brambury
Campus
Santa Teresa
Armigari
Siphon
Keloma
John Grigalos
Handicapper
Master Mariner
Lennep
Saint Cuthbert
Tayen jMglay
Bevoy
Seliing
Mile Bean
Dorothy Lee
Prairie Dog
Menace
Jens
Deponen
Joe Doughty
Johnni
MccCartey
Banish
Feke
Ranford
Tae Tae Pelerain
Admetus
Covidien
Tiskrie Elkin
Idudge Steadmon
Lies
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