Beleaguered Ladysmith Faces Bursting Shelling and Reinforcements
A Dec reports from London describe Ladysmith under heavy Boer artillery and siege pressure. It notes confined garrison conditions, reduced rations, and rising sickness while Boer movements near the Drakensberg and Transvaal frontiers spark claims of a possible retreat. Casualties from the Kimberley sortie and talks of militia reinforcements are also reported.
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London
Ladyship
Ladysmith
Drankensburg
Transvaal
Pretoria
Lorenzo Marques
Sae
Kruger
Pretralatenia Tha Wnie
Military Casualties and Wounds Reported in Recent Actions
Nov 14 to 21 entries list multiple soldiers from various units wounded or slightly injured in action near Hoseric and San Pedro. Names include M Fletcher Eight een infantry, Geo Doble Nineteenth, Mangold leg slight, John elbow slight, Dennis Wood back, and others with minor injuries or unspecified conditions.
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Panay
M. Fletcher
Moilo
Geo
Doble
Itholas
Mangold
John Elbow
Dennis Wood
Tutus A
Jackson
IR. A Avtin
Hoseric
Albert Capiic
Jeg
Chierios Witte
Kritz
A. H. Grann
San Pedro
Seventeenth Infantry
Claude M. Mansourch
Anti Bucket Shop Crusade Moves to Clean Up Exchanges
Chicago board of trade leaders push a united front against bucket shops. Resolutions urge exchanges to join New York and cotton markets to curb speculative firms. Replies from St Louis Detroit Buffalo Indianapolis Duluth Philadelphia New Orleans Baltimore Milwaukee Peoria and others show strong support. If sentiment holds a convention will be called to devise elimination plans.
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Chicago
Board of Trade of Chicago
Board of Directors
Stone
Board of Trade
New York
Cotton Exchange
Chicago Board of Trade
St. Pnuis
Detrott
Buffalo
Indianapolis
Duluth
Philadelphia
New Orleans
Baltimore
Milwaukee
Peoria
Ladysmith in Danger From Boer Advance in South Africa
London dispatch reports stronger Boer fire near Mafeking and Kimberley, with shells and high explosives affecting British positions. Officers including Colonel Hore and Major Vyvagen are named among beleaguered garrison leaders. Buller and Cronje's forces maneuver as rumors of a decisive clash near Modder River spread.
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New York
The
Tribune
London
Sey White
Mafeking
Ted
Pall Mall Gazette
Reuters
Maden-Powell
Tina
Dogen
Edward Coit
Grenadien Gauris
Hore
Vyvagen
Andersin
Charles Ver
Colon
Pressnie
Warrup Ile
Kimber
Latasduwie
Buller
Pretoria
Coronel Plamerie Natn
Ott
T Daly
Natal
Tigela
Ladysmith
George Lynch
Redness Smith
Tar
Cronje
Eost
Modder River
Redvers
Methuen
Clery
New Casualty List from War Dispatches
Washington reports General Otis lists new casualties dated December 6, while Manila reports additional losses on December 5. Killed in action include Hollo among the recently reported figures, with details still unfolding.
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Washington
Otis
Manila
Hollo
Labor War Not Expected In Building Trade
New York reports a possible nationwide labor dispute with contractors, centered in Chicago, St. Louis, Pittsburg, Philadelphia and Boston. Granite cutters may demand a $3 minimum daily wage and eight hours from March 1, but current wages in New York are around $4 and observers doubt a broad conflict will materialize.
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New York
Dec
Chicago
St. Louis
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Boston
Berinning
New York Urges Move to Bring National Convention
The Ghfzons committee appointed four working groups to press for hosting the national Republican convention in New York City. The city must guarantee at least 100000 dollars. Senator Patt backs the effort and will cooperate with The Committee. The Democratic club elected Jonn W Keller as president and agreed to a resolution backing the move to host the Democratic national convention here next year.
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York, Dee
Ghfzons
Patt
The
Democrati
Jonn W. Keller
Ehaly
Yaqui War Report From Ortiz Mexico
Dispatches from Ortiz Mexico state Yaqui fighters under General Torres ceased hostilities on November 28 and began retreat toward Tonichi. An estimated 200 Yaqui and 45 Mexican casualties occurred over ten days of fighting as Indians concentrate near Sahuaripa and signal fires suggest planned movement.
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Chierge, der
Aspe
Ortiz
Mex
Eral Torres
War Department
Earriel
Torrester
Tonichi
Sahuaripa
Torres
Beet Sugar Makers Meet In Omaha On Free Sugar Fight
Delegates from beet sugar factories across California Oregon Washington Nebraska Colorado Minnesota Wisconsin Michigan Iowa Ohio and New York attended the annual meeting of the American Beet Sugar Manufacturers Association in Omaha. The industry, while flourishing in the past two years, is troubled by the prospect of free sugar from insular dependencies and adopted resolutions against the policy, pledging a vigorous campaign in support of their position.
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Omaha
Neb
California
Lgon
Washington
Nebraska
Col Town
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Michigan
Uiisis
Ohi
New York
McKinney
Maysville Mob Burns Suspect After Attack claim
In Maysville Kentucky a mob of about 1000 men burned Dick Coleman a Black man accused in the Lashbrook case after drugging and attacking Mrs Lashbrook. He was captured and confessed at Covington jail before the burning. Pepper and vitriol blinded him and he died in a brazed pyre as spectators watched.
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Maysville
Dick Coleman
Lashbrook
Colenu
Coleman
James Lashbrook
Biow
Covington
Colemin
Colem
Work of the Senate Opens With Key Treasury Reports
In Washington the Senate opened with the annual reports from the secretary of the treasury attorney general comptroller of the currency and other officials. Wisconsin senator Spooner urged action on measures aiding American shipping interests while Senator Kyle from Dakota urged investigations into polygamy and whether the president has appointed polygamists to federal office. Senate finance chair Aldrich introduced a bill to define value of money to redeem public debt and for other purposes. Utah Republican Rawlins presented a resolution for full investigation of alleged polygamous practices. Mason of Illinois offered a resolution extending best wishes to the Boers in their fight for liberty. The Senate adjourned.
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Washington
Del
Senate
Secetary of the Treasury
Spooner
Wis
Wisconsin
Congress
Kyle
Dakal Wallcott
Aldrich
Fiaghoe
Rawlins
Utah
Unitedates
Orl
Judiciary Committee
Mason
Hla
Uberty
Special committee to probe Roberts of Utah to meet
Representative Jov of Obs chairs a special committee to investigate Roberts of Utah and calls a meeting for tomorrow to decide action. Taylor notes initial session will set line of action and time for a possible report. Roberts shouts in the house while no formal session occurs and he chats with aides and visitors showing friendly disposition.
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Washington
Jov
Obs
Roberts
Utah
Wovelark Tomorow
Taylor
Roberts May Be Senator in Utah Seat Vacancy
Washington dispatch reports Mr. Roberts may seek a Senate seat if the House rejects him. It notes possible Utah vacancy appointment by a Democratic governor if Quay is seated, detailing ongoing Senate politics and Roberts’s potential rise.
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New York
Herald
Washington
Roberts
Joe
House
Senate
Lah
Quay
Utah
Basement Bazaar Offers Variety of China and Glassware
In a lively spot this week, the market displays handsome assortments of fine Chinaware, porcelains, glass, bric a brac, statuary, and art goods. New Mettlach steins mugs and flagons arrive, some lids branded with Butte Anaconda or Helena, all sizes and prices.
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Mettlach
Helena
Fancy China and Decorated Globes at Bargain Prices
Everything for Children offers cups and saucers at 30¢ each, vases at 25¢ and 50¢, 9-inch tinted globes at $1.50, soap sets and toilet sets from $7.50 to $1.50, scrub brushes 25¢, mopsticks, nickel cuspiders, and a new lot of B. H. lamp burners and Nancy vase lamps. White china models, cups and saucers 35¢, plates 2¢ to 40¢, Jardinieres, vases, trays, and other pieces at Hennessy’s.
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Ancy
Nancy
Hennessy's
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Inter Mountain
Modern Jewelry House
Main St
Butte
Bullet
Potters i
Gatacre
Dordorrecht
Groebele
Strombere
War Office
Kimberley
Feott Turner
Black Watch
Wright
Kimberliel Horse
Waldeck
Clifford
Watson
South Africa
Puller
Belmont
Hildyard
Twe Ul
Finlen-Media Drug Co
Parchen-D
Acheuc
North Main
Standard Co
Turner
Hinnessy
She
Trilby
Hennessy’s
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