Brinsfield Disappearance Linked to Book Shortage and Investigation
The case centers on Brinsfield missing since Friday after leaving the Manhattan Life Insurance office. Experts including Alonzo Richardson will audit Brinsfield's books at Brinefeld’s bond was held by Fidelity and Deposit Co of Baltimore for 5,000 dollars. The search extended to Oakland City with family and colleagues, as it is believed a sizable shortage prompted his departure and possible concealment. His wife Dairyinson is distressed, and authorities will pursue the financial irregularities tied to Mantutan Life Insurance Company connections.
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Boer shelling grows deadly as Dutch rebellion alarms London
London reports rising Boer shelling and sickness at Ladysmith while a Dutch rebellion and railway disruption unsettle British lines. Dispatches hint at a Buller forward move with urgent but conflicting front-line news. About 23 000 Boers remain between Ladysmith and Colenso as Americans join Cape Colony regiments amid transport and communications fears.
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British Destroy Cannon In Ladysmith Sortie
Dispatch from Lorenzo Marques reports British forces preparing a final sortie from Ladysmith while heavy cannon are destroyed. Transvaal agents flood the port with milk sugar and coffee purchases, driving prices up and signaling near famine as the British constrain shipments. Portugal maintains neutrality amid growing foreign support for Boer food aid.
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Boers Retire to Colesberg As British Retreat
London reports dated yesterday from Cave Town say Methuen's position unchanged while Boers, fearing Cavalry cut, retire to Colesberg. A Sterkfontein dispatch notes a British reconnaissance seven miles north of Dordrecht engaging stronger forces and retreating toward Dordrecht. Farmers join Boers in Vryburg district assisting their stores north of Orange River and Mafeking investment planned as Cronje moves to meet Methuen. British consul in Kansas City resigns and plans naturalization in US.
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Kansas City
Germany Will Not Stand Seizure By British Navy
Berlin reports the seizure of the German Bundesrath and Eost Africaine by the British cruiser Magicienne prompts Germany to demand redress. Officials say negotiations opened with Britain and silence is needed. Germany questions Britain's right of search and stop of passengers. Condor and Schwalbe are en route to Delagoa Bay.
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Schwalbe
Dutch Insurrection Feared in Cape Colony Home Guards Formed
British colonials are being organized into home guards across Cape Colony to deter a potential Dutch insurrection. Authorities drill and arm locals to act locally without regular troops, while pro-Boer sympathizers struggle to coordinate openly. incidents near De Aar and Victoria Road report Dutch activity as treason charges and colonial tensions rise.
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Resignation Sought of Alabama Episcopal Bishop
Right Reverend M J Jackson coadjutor of the Episcopal Church in Alabama has forwarded his resignation to Bishop Dosne in Albany. Rumors of misconduct, inebriety and public drunkenness have troubled the diocese for years. After a recent bishops’ meeting Jackson agreed to resign to avoid further controversy.
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Virginia
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Roseland
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Austin City Debates Interest on Bonds in December Row
Austin, Texas faces a political furor over the city council’s refusal to fund January interest on 1.5 million dollars of water and light bonds. Five attempts by citizens to force payment failed as council members debated for hours, while eastern bondholders grow anxious awaiting guidance.
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Carnegie visitors eye Birmingham district industry
Representatives of the Carnegie interests toured Birmingham Alabama on December 21. Joseph E Schwab general manager of the Duquesne steel mill and B I Wood of Homestead steel mill accompanied by J Wideman Murray of Matthew Addy & Co inspected the district with Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad officials. They toured Emaley and other plants, were impressed, but denied any special significance to the visit. The party headed back to Pittsburgh tonight.
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Pittabure
Mrs B T Johnston Dead in Virginia Home
Mrs B T Johnston wife of General Rey T Johnston died at Woodland near Amelia Court House Virginia of heart failure. Her surname was Sanders from North Carolina and she was a cousin of John P Poe. The report notes a December 31 date and Washington dispatches.
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Cummings Describes South Africa War and U S Role
A Mass meeting in New York led by Congressman Amos J. Cummings denounces British policy in South Africa and endorses the Boer struggle for independence. Resolutions condemn interference, call for noninvolvement in foreign entanglements, and urge sympathy for the burghers and their fight. The event drew 3000 in Irving Place with numerous national figures in attendance.
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Irving Place
Secret treaty asserted despite German disavowals
Berlin reports that leading German papers question the official denial and believe a secret treaty about Delagoa Bay exists. The Hamburischer Correspondent says the accord lacks form and would require Portugal to sell colonies, limited to Africa with Russia offering no objections. The Vossische Zeitung adds the treaty does not mention Portugal’s possessions.
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Boers Bombard Ladysmith Reported Heavy Losses
Heligraph message from Ladysmith dated December 27 reports Boer bombardment of the town. One captain killed and seven lieutenants wounded, including Dent Twiss Trinkcaftya yrne Seafe and others. Devonshire mess tent struck. London broadcasts note the fighting ongoing as of January 1.
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Debaters Confront Financial Bill Amid Senate Clash
Washington December 31 The Senate resumes with optimism for quick work on the financial bill as Aldrich chairs finance hopes to push it rapidly. Quay’s seat dispute looms, while debates on Philippine policy and Samoan treaty may intrude before the bill’s passage.
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Low Rates Open Year Start on Southern Railway Tickets
Low rate tickets sold on December Mth and January 1st 1900 for return by January 4 to all points on Southern Railway. Direct line to Washington and the east Chattanooga Memphis Macon Louisville Cincinnati and Florida. For rates and information call at Hill house corner Phone 142 Brooks Morgan District Passenger Agent.
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Edge of the Century Special Articles Preview
The 1900 issue of The Constitution promises richly illustrated special articles by world famed writers. One piece, Breaking Through the Veil by Mr. Stead, surveys science from telegraphy to wireless telegraphy and telepathy, detailing purported methods of communication and psychic research at century’s end.
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Ghostly telepathy and exploration visions in late era serials
W T Stead editor of English Review of Reviews presents a serialized science based ghost story exploring telepathy dualism and apparitions observed by the writer. The piece follows a geographer’s imagined tasks for the 20th century amid jungle expansion, global exploration, and south American and Australasian discoveries. It covers medicine advances and asks about Pasteur’s rabies cure.
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