Grant's Forces Occupy Olango and Subig Amid Low Resistance
Maj. Spence's command reached Olangoapo Subig bay with little enemy resistance and moved to Subig. Gen. Grant joins Spence and plans a coastal advance to join the 25th Infantry near Iba. Reports describe stretched supply, sunken wires, and impromptu colonial shelhikes as US troops push through the Luzon coast.
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Manila
Grant
Maj
Spence
Olungapo
Subig Bay
Dinalupihian
Baltimore
Oregon
Olangapo
Myers
Navy Yard
Navy
Olangaupo
Subig
25Th Infantry
Andrews. Burt
Iba
Young
Condon
3D Cavalry
Cunningham
Maj. March
33D Infantry
San Jacinto
Lawton
Tino
Aguinside
Pilar
Bulacan
Vigan
Aguinaldo
Marek
Cervantes
Locos
Exports of Domestic Products by Month and Year
The Bureau of Statistics reports November exports of breadstuffs at 23 426 030 dollars a drop from last year. Cattle and hogs 1 956 096 less. provisions 12 805 981 down. cotton 26 586 616 down. mineral oils 6 492 518 up. For 11 months ended November 30 1899 totals were 644 026 340 dollars versus 696 500 235 the year before. Gov Tan ner refuses West Virginia surrender request for Ellis Glenn citing pending Illinois forgery case in Hillsboro Illinois.
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Washington
Bureau of Statistics
Springfield
Tanner Monday
West Virginia
Ellis Glenn
William Richardson
Parkersburg
Illinois
Montgomery County
Hillsboro
Senator McCumber proposes commission to study trade with China and Japan
Senator MacCumber of North Dakota introduced bills calling for a commission to investigate trade relations with China and Japan with the aim of extending commerce with these countries.
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Washington
Maccumber
North Dakota
China
Japan
Opposition to Gen Wheeler's Seat Is Renewed in House
Washington reports the opposition to Gen Wheeler from Alabama taking his seat in the House of Representatives is to be renewed. Bailey of Texas earlier urged a report that a military and a congressional office cannot be held simultaneously. Wheeler, in the Philippines, would return to take his seat. The sergeant at arms holds over $2,000 of Wheeler's salary and similar sums for Campbell Colson Robbins and Wheeler. these accounts are being settled and funds returned to the treasury.
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Washington
Wheeler
House of Representatives
Alabama
Bailey
Texas
House Judiciary
Philippines
Messrs
Campbell
Colson
Robbins
Gen
Congress
Boer prisoners lists to be exchanged under high level accord
Washington reports that on request from the South African Republic via the Netherlands the British government will provide 30ers lists of Boer prisoners and related condition details. Britain expects reciprocal in kind from the Boer government in response.
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Washington
Netherlands
Fire at Cassimus Bros Fruit Store Claims Two Officers
A fire Monday morning at Cassimus Bros fruit store in Montgomery causes eight firefighters to be injured by a gasoline explosion. Chief Browdie and Captain Griffin are fatally hurt, Pipeman Hinder seriously injured. Property loss is small and insured.
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Montgomery, Ale
Cassimus Bros
Browdie
Capt
Griffin
Hinder
Fifteen Pittsburgh unions seek eight hour day
Fifteen trades unions representing about 12,000 workers have decided to demand an eight hour day starting January 1. Employers will have until April 1 to grant the demand.
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Pittsburgh
First Snow of Season Hits Midwest Far Wider Areas
The first snow of the season has fallen in the southwest since early Monday. Northwest Missouri reports about three inches deep while in Kansas the snow is melting as it falls and is seen as beneficial to growing wheat.
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Kansas City
Southwest
Missouri
Kansas
Body of Niagara Victim Recovered Near Port Maintland
The first body from the Niagara wreck surfaced on Lake Erie shore near Port Maintland Monday afternoon. Officials identify the sailor Knowell whose home is Moon River as the recovered victim. relief crews search for others missing from the steamer.
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Suffalo
Lake Erie
Niagara
Port Maintland
Knowell
Moon River
Port Colborne
Ont
McGlory
Congress Holiday Recess Sized for December to January
Washington December 12 It is practically decided that the holiday recess of Congress will run from Thursday December 21 to Wednesday January 4. No formal action has yet been taken.
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Washington
Congress
Heavy Battle Reported Near Modder River
Cape Town reports heavy firing heard all day yesterday in the direction of Modder River signaling ongoing combat. The dispatch notes intense operations with limited details on forces or outcomes.
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Cape Town
Modder River
Our Troops Occupy San Miguel
Manila report states Gen. Lawton with the 35th infantry and four troops of the 4th cavalry occupied San Miguel without a fight. The action reflects swift U S military progress in the region.
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San Miguel
Manila
Lawton
4Th Cavalry
Senate hears Mason appeal for sympathy with Transvaal war
The Senate opened with Mr. Mason urging expression of sympathy for the Transvaal Republic in its war with Great Britain. His speech drew attentive listening from senators and a large gallery as the question was referred to the foreign relations committee. No major business was transacted before adjournment.
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Mason
Senate
Transvaal Republic
Washington
Lii
Transvaal
Great Britain
Foreign Relations Committee
Ledge
Mass
Pardon sought by Claus A. Blixt in 1894 murder case
Claus A. Blixt, who pleaded guilty to the 1894 murder of Catherine Ging and received a life sentence, filed for a full pardon. He claims he is innocent, that Harry Hayward was the real perpetrator, and that he was drugged by Hayward that night preventing coercion.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Claus A. Blixt
Catherine Ging
Harry Hayward
Hayward
Gatacre's Retreat Mystery Deepens in London Dispatch
London reports no new details on General Gatacre's withdrawal from Stormberg. Messages promised by Gatacre are delayed and censorship blocks explanation while critics say overworking troops may be at fault. Lord Durham’s remarks are regarded as in bad taste amid scarce intelligence.
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London
Gatacre
Stormberg
Lord Durhaim
Laings Nek
Colesberg
Free State
Queenstown
Charles Warren
Cape
French
Debate on Currency Bill Highlights House Session
Iowa's Mr. Dol liver leads a lively clash over the gold standard with Democratic foe Mr. DeAr mond from Missouri and West-backed speakers like Mr. Overstreet of Indiana. Other members, including Mr. Maddox of Georgia and Mr. McClean of New York, weigh in as lawmakers push for postal savings, a national park, and flexible bank currency.
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House
Dolliver
Iowa
Bryan
DeArmond
Overstreet
Ind
Maddox
McClean
Stoneriver
Enn
Grout
Greene
Ermen Grout
Pennsylvania
Hay Barn Fire Roasts Leas Bros Barn in Waterloo
A large hay barn owned by Leas Bros. in Waterloo burned early Monday. About 500 tons of baled hay were destroyed. Total losses reached $6,000 with $2,000 insured. Suspected arson being investigated.
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Waterloo
Ind
Leas Bros
Dresser man ends 40 quails in 40 days wager
Clay Smith at Dresser Indiana finished eating the last of 40 quails in 40 days on a single wager. He reportedly performed the feat without harming his health and has dime museum offers.
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Dresser
Ind
Clay Smith
Snowbound La Crosse Sees Heavy Winter Showers
A six inch snowfall blankets La Crosse Wisconsin as other notes report treasury balances with available cash totaling 287 759 361 dollars gold reserve 241 325 574 dollars. Multitudes in military and political items span Stormberg Stormburg Gatacre Budden Merriam Jarnagan and various legislative efforts across the country.
Stranger’s liar lessons end with town fooled by counterfeit bill
In Squann Creek a lone stranger seeks to become a master liar. Abijah Smallman assigns him lobster lying lessons and shows townsfolk how to imitate his craft with mouth organs. The plan backfires as the crowd is duped and the stranger vanishes, leaving the hotel owner recounting counterfeit five dollar notes.
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Squann Creek
Jie
Abijah Smallman
Brigantine Beach
Abijah
Parker
Squaw Creek
Job Goodheart
Enos Fairweather
Mr. Goodheart
Dan Tucker
Zip Coon
Iowa Faces General Blizzard with Widespread Snow
A severe snow storm drifts across eastern northern and northwest Iowa as of 7 p.m. with reports of a foot of snow at several locations and many downed wires. The system is described as approaching blizzard strength across the region.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Market Report from Cincinnati and Chicago Commodities
Cincinnati report shows mixed grain and livestock quotes with items such as flour, winter and spring wheat, oats, rye, and butterfat priced in pounds and bushels. Chicago prices list December and May futures for wheat and oats, with parity figures and monthly notes.
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Cincinnati
City
Chicago
Dee
Boers Flee in Ghostly Wheelbarrow Tale of Early Transvaal
A wartime anecdote narrates two Boers chasing a bicycle’s spoor in the Transvaal three years after its appearance. The magistrate and armed party pursue the trail only to declare a ghost has vanished, illustrating the tribe’s innocent reaction to novelty amid conflict.
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England
Transvaal
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New American Baseball Association
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Root
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War Department
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G. H. Jarnagan
Cumberland
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Squan Creek
Jep Jones
By M. Quad
Market Report
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