Boers Reported to Take Colesburg in Cape Colony
Cape Town dispatches indicate the invasion of Cape Colony is spreading as Boers are reported to have occupied Colesburg near Phillippolis and the Orange River frontier. A mixed force of 1000 men was dispatched north on Wednesday evening.
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Cape Town
Cape Colony
Colesburg
Phillippolis
Orange River Colony
London
Kitchener
Pretoria
Orange River
Rhenoster Hoek
Venterstadt
Senate Ratifies Hay Pauncefote Treaty 55 to 16
Washington vote to approve the amended Hay Pauncefote treaty ends with 55 yes and 16 no after committee changes. The session included remarks by Lodge Gallinger Teller and Bate as amendments were adopted or defeated.
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Washington
Senate
Mesers
Lodge
Gallinger
Teller
Bate
Committee On Foreign Relations
Great Britain
Constantinople
Suez Maritime Canal
London Telegraph Telegrams Hint South Africa Turmoil
London reports private telegrams depict a worsening South Africa situation with bases abandoned and Boer strength varying in estimates. The Standard cites General Knox retreat due to Cape Colony invasion while the Daily Mail cites smaller Boer numbers and Dutch aid. Troop reinforcements and irregulars are noted, with no official confirmation.
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London
South Africa
Standard
Knox
Dewet
Cape Colony
Daily Mail
Kitchener
War Office
Heavy cannonading heard north of Krugersdorp
A Johannesburg dispatch dated December 19 reports heavy cannonading in the morning north of Krugersdorp. The alert notes fighting evidently proceeding in the area with reports reaching London on December 21.
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Krugersdorp
London
Johannesburg
Admiral Remey reports brief Cavite engagement
A cablegram from Admiral Remey to the Navy Dept describes a sharp brush with Filipino insurgents in Cavite Province. Fifteen troopers and five crew were landed from the Basco at Limbanues. a surprise skirmish lasted about thirty minutes with thirteen insurgents killed and twelve rifles captured. stores were destroyed and one soldier wounded.
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Remey
Cavite
Washington
Navy Department
Basco
Limbanues
Warship to Stay In Venezuelas Waters to Back Loomis
State Department asked Navy to keep an American war vessel in Venezuelan waters to back United States Minister Loomis in dealings with the Venezuelan government over conflicting asphalt concessions. The step follows representations from interested parties seeking support for Loomis actions.
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Washington
State Department
Navy Department
United States
Loomis
New Gune for Halifas
Halifax Nova Scotia December 21. Several modern long range guns are en route from England to replace older armament in forts around the harbor. The new guns will have an eight mile range and, with existing modern guns, are said to make the fortress impregnable.
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Halifax
N. S
England
Kruger Attends Crowded Amsterdam Meeting
Mr. Kruger attends a crowded public meeting at the Nieuwe Kirk in Amsterdam. Speakers condemn Britain for selling birthright for gold and predict continental powers would bear the Cain mark unless they intervene in South Africa.
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Amsterdam
Kruger
Nieuwe Kirk
Great Britain
South Africa
Three men buried alive in irrigation canal near Chadron
Three men were buried beneath two feet of earth in an irrigation canal four miles east of Chadron Nebraska. Rescue seems unlikely as the sandy loam likely smothered them and no immediate help can reach them.
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Chadron
Neb
House Split Over Reapportionment Bill Proposals
Washington December 21 Representative Hopkins chairing the census committee filed the majority report urging a House of Representatives at 857 members for the next decade. Minority spokesman Burleigh with six signers wants 386 members while Crumpacker backs a 374 member plan reducing Southern representation in line with suffrage abridgment.
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Washington
Hopkins
Committee On Census
House
Burleigh
Maine
Crumpacker
Indiana
Sub-Committee Cuts Bill to Sixty Million in Funds
Washington reports the river and harbor committee via a sub-committee trimmed the bill including continuing contracts to about 60 million dollars. Senate Foreign Relations Committee led by Mr. Cullom favorably reported a Mexican payment bill with an amendment for 240,685 dollars to Mexico tied to a La Abra Silver Mining award later ruled procured by fraud.
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Washington
House
Committee On Foreign Relations
The
Senate
Cullom
Republic of Mexico
Government of
Special Panel to Probe Booz Death at West Point
A committee chosen by Speaker Henderson will begin investigations after the holiday recess into the death of Oscar L. Booz a cadet at West Point who reportedly died from injuries tied to hazing.
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Washington
Henderson
Oscar L. Booz
West Point
House Delves Into Indian Appropriation Bill After Journal Approval
Washington December 21 The House acted at once after approving the journal entering the committee of the whole to consider the Indian appropriation bill in a move to advance the emergency funding and policy oversight for Native affairs.
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Washington
House
Flour Output Drops in Minneapolis Week of 1599 Compared
Minneapolis flour production last week reached 208 715 barrels, down from 273 890 barrels the previous year. Duluth mills produced 2 300 barrels with no prior week comparison. Domestic sales exceeded output, while several mills booked about a quarter of orders for export.
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Minneapolis
Northwestern
Superior Duluth
Supreme Court Denies Quo Warranto in Bell Case
The Minnesota Supreme Court denied ex-Alderman Bell of St. Paul a writ of quo warranto to oust city officials, ruling the case was not properly within its jurisdiction. Bell was advised to seek relief in Ramsey County district court.
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Supreme Court
St. Paul
Bell
Ramsey
War Proclamation Tightens Rules for Noncombatants in Archipelago
Manila report states General MacArthur issues a war law proclamation demanding strict compliance from both civilians and combatants. It warns insurgent leaders who threaten residents, vows to end civil service illusions, and threatens traitor charges for those pressured by enemy demands. Cuicano notes Santa Fe railway engineers group rejects sympathy strike calls.
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Manila
MacArthur
Cuicano
Santa Fe
Mystery vessel Falls of Inversnaid reported missing
London December 21. The British steamer Falls of Inversnaid, en route from Newport News on October 4 to Buenos Ayres, has been posted as missing by Lloyds. The ship has not been heard from since departure.
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London
Navy battleship Kentucky reaches Port Said harbor
The United States battleship Kentucky has arrived at Port Said. Charles Z. Francis of New York is nominated by the president as envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary to Greece. Marshal K Nelson, scout of General Lawton, is summoned by General Wood to Cuba for service under secret instructions. James J. Jeffries and Gus Rublein sign to box 20 rounds Marquis of Queensberry rules at Singerfest hall Cincinnati on February 15.
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United States
Kentucky
Port Said
Charles Z. Francis
New York
Greece
Marshal K. Nelson
General Lawton
General Wood
Cuba
James J. Jeffries
Gus Rublin
Marquis of Queensberg
Cincinnati
Market Report From Duluth Highlights Wheat and Flax Prices
In Duluth on December 20 the market shows cash wheat bids at No 1 hard 73 cents No 1 Northern 7 1 2 cents No 2 Northern 66 2 63 4 cents No 3 spring 52 4 66 1 2 cents. Futures to arrive No 1 hard 7 1 2, No 1 Northern 71 2 cents December No 1 Northern 7 1 2 cents May 75 cents. Flax bids cash December 165 dollars to arrive 1 68 May 164 dollars.
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Duluth
Dee
Wheat prices in Minneapolis market report
Minneapolis market recap shows varying wheat quotes with in store cash at 724c, December futures at 734 74c, and July at 74% id5ce. Futures across track No. 1 hard 743¢c and No. 1 Northern 721ge with No. 2 Northern at 674 6ye.
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Minneapolis
Livestock Market Report Delivers Mixed Beasts and Hogs Prices
CATTLE sales ranged from 4.00 to 6.00 per head for beeves and 2.00 to 4.50 for cows and bulls. STOCKERS and FEEDERS moved 3.00 to 4.70, calves and yearlings 48.00 to 38.85. HOGS rose about five cents with prices from 4.75 to 4.86. Receipts show hogs 000 and cattle 400.
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South St. Paul
Chicago
Texas Fed
Live Stock and Grain Quotes From South St Paul and Chicago
SouTh St. Paul prices for hogs cattle and sheep show gains and steady to firm movement with ranges for cattle and hogs. Chicago markets report steady to higher cattle and higher hogs with mixed ranges and futures for wheat corn oats and pork. Poultry butter eggs and live stock produce round out regional price listings with receipts noted.
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Wis
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D. W. Koop
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Chas
S. Fee
ST. Paul, Minn
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Morris, Saak Center & Brainerd
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P.M. Lagerquist
Northwest
Lagerquist
South Sixth Street
C. B. White
Storm Sash
Hunter
U. White
Colesbury
Suspense
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Mexico
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Insurgent Lendere
Sioux City
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Chicago Union Stock Yards
Great Northern Railway
A. A. White
ST. Paul Minn
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Chas. Ekman
H&e
Pront
Rocky Mountain
Madison Medicine Co
Madison, Wis
C. E. Peabody
Sixth Street
Minnesota
Northern Pacific
Outa
Hubert
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Backue
Wothrop
Walker
Nary
Bemidji
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Mar
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