General Wood Named Military Governor of Cuba
General Leonard Wood will head Cuba under presidential direction until a civil government is formed. He will be military governor with civil duties in his absence or during unrest, holding major general of volunteers rank to outrank remaining regular officers. Promotions for regulars General Lee and General Wilson are planned, with Wood returning to Cuba soon to organize the island under Hayana headquarters.
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Chicago
Wimes-Herald
Washington
Leonard Wood
Cuba
Con- Bueks
Wood
Lee
Wilson
Santiago
Mlitary
Civil
Hayana
Rumors and casualties in the Boer War report
December dispatches describe heavy fighting near Modder River and Colenso with dozens dead and wounded in several regiments including the Ninth Lancers and Second Caldstecatis. Reports note reinforced forces from Ladysmith and Natal, movements toward Grobemay's Kor, and ongoing supply and bridge actions as the British seek to press toward Colenso and onward to Methuen's line.
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Modder
Ninth Lancers
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Segond Caldstecati
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Argyl
Sauken
Afvien
Forester
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Prere
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Grobemay
Kor
Tagela River
Tilydard
Pandonald
Tores
Colyenso
Colenso
Colenso Bridge
South Africa
A Painful Silence in South Africa War Memoir
War office has not yet received Lord Methuen's casualty list. Public and press murmur over delay leaving many families in suspense. It is believed Methuen has been reinforced amid ongoing reporting of troop movements and uncertain casualty details.
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South Africa
War Office
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Liberta
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Paik
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Hetiberlate
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Deal
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Cormany
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Roubanieri
Worldside
Vses
Held
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Mofer
Arma
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Lidia
Sant EU
War updates on Austrian and British actions near the front
Reports from yesterday describe Queen Victoria receiving assurances from Lioneral Methuen about the wathidedt forces. Casualties on the Winneh side are reported as lighter than feared, with 1,200 killed or wounded in the Santi battles out of 1,600 engaged. Military positions near Che Mobb and Vivera la menerinette are analyzed as similar, with Boer defenses forming along a pivot line within 20 miles of the front.
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Hovach
Lioneral Methuen
Castatty
War Office
Sunmer
All- Giry
Winneh
Santi
Che Mobb
Te Vivera la Menerinette
Baad Rollet Colone
Ervey
Aoid
Teheave
Tne
Che Pign
Zoranp
No Change Reported Tandan Dor
General Gatacre reports a changed situation as French reconnaissance from Naauypoort to Rossawad occurs and troops return. Methuen’s AIsh injuries noted. Rebuilding bridges at Modder River continues with reinforcements including Highlanders, Canadian and Australian units and artillery moved toward the Te Aar and Bel mont line.
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Peceivon
Fran Fener
Porestar- Walker
Capetowi
Dee
Gatacre
French
Naauypoort
Rossawad
Methuen
Ile Ie
Modder Viver
Hla
Caguiny Corps
Phuvsey
Canadian Regiment
Te Aar
Belmont Tine
Democratic Caucus Nominates House Officers Candidates
In Washington on December 2 the Democratic caucus chose candidates for house officers. Leading contender for speaker was Richardson against Jen ness, with Banks of Alabama and Sulzer of New York also in the race. Nominations included Bankhead and Dearmond of Missouri, and debates featured speeches supporting each nominee.
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Hall of Representatives
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Dearmund
Missouri
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Albama
Sulzer
New York
Gallens
Dussmond
Haskload
Republicans Meet Senate Finance Committee in Washington
Republican members of the Senate Committee on Finance met in Washington to discuss financial legislation and the power situation. The session aimed to state the pending provision for maintaining the gold standard and to distinguish it from the House Republican measure.
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Washington
Senate Committee of Finance
Congress
Senate
He Was "Shanghaied" in San Francisco
A native of Guam, John Balan, fled a high seas scheme tied to Andrew Dicks in a $5,008 alleged shanghaiing plot. He was reportedly brought to San Francisco by shipmates en route to Shanghai, as authorities pursued protest and legal action over the incident.
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Ivan
Cheshin
Ban Praneiaeo Soy
Steamer Coptic in Port with Passengers Quarantined
The Steamer Coptic remains in port as passengers undergo quarantine inspection today. Doc. 82TH sLeiner reports that several travelers, including a Yokohama passenger, are being held for health checks. The captain noted rough seas with the vessel battered but steady.
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Aisie
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Af Enolate
Ake
Haywood
Gets
Honig
Yokohama
Hrnnelyth
Exciting Football Game at Naval Academy Event
Report of a major football game with high fan turnout and notable attendees from the Army and Navy. The event featured dignitaries and guests staying at hotels as part of an invitation only affair.
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Lewikiin
Naval
Navy
Moikinjohn
Allen
Army
Bath Ss
Munroe and the Big Blue Capture Filipino Forces
In Bayonbong Munro and 16 troopers captured about 800 Filipinos after a bluffing maneuver. Munro tapped the town telegraph, demanded surrender, and entered with a small guard to take the garrison. Prisoners included a mix of Americans Spaniards and officers. Canon’s force reportedly surrendered under pressure.
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Canon
Hayonbong
Nuyvic Vikcaya
Gytre
Camm
Garrion
Muntu
Surrender Report From Philippine Campaign
General Otis reports Bayongbon province of Nueva Vizcaya surrendered November 28 to Lieutenant Monroe and Fourth Cavalry. Advance scouts of Carcanglan led a train of Panvih cavalry and native scouts. The surrender included the entire force with prisoners and officers, sixty Spanish and several Americans captured.
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Otis
War Department
Bayonong
Manila
Weport
Bayonbong
Nueva Viscaya
Tientenant Monroe
Carcanglan
Panvih
Maausers
Brereton Personal Crisis Reported In Washington
A garbled Washington report details Col Brereton amid a personal crisis with mentions of colleagues and a ceremony. The fragment hints at a wedding or best man role and a military or government context, referencing a Pentagon and personnel.
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Bae
The
Weep Department
Unclear Japanese War News Prompts Mixed Editorial Tone
Fragmented notes report Japan wartime sentiment split on Britain and Transvaal, with references to political figures and imperial affairs. Calls for national focus on Crown Prince engagement and economic topics while authorities tighten control amid unrest and public debate.
Survivors Reach Shore After Wernatt Wreck
The steamer Wernatt wreckage yields two seriously injured men, including TO Quonh, and Captain Burns. Mrs. Carmichael drowns amid a salvage effort in rough seas. The vessel, valued at $30,000, is a total loss. survivors arrive at Praia II.
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Wernatt
Kila Nelson
Burns
Carmichael
Oregon
Men's Suits at Low Prices Across Many Cheviots
A chaotic fashion notice touts numerous men’s suits and overcoats in Cheviot and cassimere fabrics, highlighting prices from 10 to 15 dollars and noting four button cutaway sacks, Princeton and Pennsylvanian sacks, and well-lined garments in all sizes. Names of fabrics and styles dominate, with frequent emphasis on value and latest style cues.
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Crown Cheeks
Weill
Bettey
Princeton
Prinweton
Princeton Mack Enac
Cassimere
Iimesine
Simes
Silicu
Ensis
Ana
Fiahea
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