British and Dutch forces clash as Cape Colony unsettled
Cape Town reports Dutch farmers rising to join Boer forces in Herschell and Barkley areas while British troops under Gatacre face reinforcements and signals of potential Dutch uprisings. Belmont battle details praise British infantry despite Boer marksmanship, with warnings of limited news on Ladysmith.
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McKinley weighs civilian governor for Cuba plan
Washington reports President McKinley considers appointing a civilian with state governor experience to run Cuba and to reorganize military commands. Generals Lee and Wilson may be promoted and retired, with Ludlow and Wood heading western and eastern departments respectively. A January 1 goal is mentioned for the change.
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Porto Rico to get civil government by date
Reports say a civilian governor for Porto Rico may be appointed before the specified date after discussions over nominees. President had sought Navy Assistant Secretary Allen to take the post, but he declined. former Lieutenant Governor Kennedy of Ohio, who headed the insular commission, is favored and expected to receive the appointment. Kentucky Exceeds Her Speech in Speed Test for USS Kentucky. The battleship achieved 16.877 knots on a government trial, proving near 17 knots, faster than its sister Kearsarge, though contract calls for 16 knots.
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Local bootmaker I Zannatti offers first class boots and shoes repairs with neat prompt service at the best prices. Repairs all kinds of leather goods at I Zannatti block.
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