Cronje Reports Desultory Fighting Near Modder River
News from Pretoria reports General Cronje stating desultory fighting renewed with heavy cannon fire near Modder River. Captain Finnhart notes burghers hold positions under British fire, with balloons aiding the British. Casualties uncertain, estimate about 100 killed or wounded, while a reconnoitering party encountered a large Boer force and Captain Bradshaw was killed.
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Pretoria
Cronje
Finnhart
Modder River
Bani Wi
Fighting Resumed at Modder River in South Africa
A Modder River dispatch reports renewed fighting between Methuen's British forces and Boer troops as telegraph operators note the return of firing. The report confirms resumed hostilities on the front with no further details provided.
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Modder River
London
Methuen
Captain Bradshaw Killed in Orange River Patrol
London war office report describes a patrol near Ramah and Zoutspoin drift ten miles east of the Orange river. Captain Bradshaw and three men were killed, Lieutenant Gregson and seven others wounded, while the Boers had five killed and several wounded after a sharp engagement.
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London
War Office
Orange River
Mounted Infantry
Bradshaw
Yorkshire
1Avcashires
MacKarlane
Ramah
Zoutspoin Drift
Mounted
Gormansburg
Gregson
East Kents
Stock Jobbing Scheme Hinted on Ladysmith Relief Rumor
A London stock exchange renewal today renewed persistent rumors of Ladysmith relief. Officials deny the report, which is believed to have been started to unload Kaffir shares.
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London
The
Stock Exchange
Ladysmith
War Office
Not Large Enough Army in Transvaal War Debate
London December 15 Rear Admiral Lord Charles Beresford told a Hackney Unionist meeting that government troops to the Transvaal were insufficient and urged immediate large reinforcements for auxiliaries. He pressed for more ships and quick firing guns to equip a mobile force, insisting Britain needed more men and stronger artillery.
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London
Hackney
Lord Charles Beresford
Lord Lansdowne
Transvaal
Great Britain
Dord Lanslowne
Nuv
Front Line Duty and Public Services Debate
A fragmented 19th century style excerpt discusses emergency planning and wartime duty. It contrasts fire department readiness with a weather service note and emphasizes national mobilization. The text mentions four engines for a large conflagration and the idea that all citizens should contribute to national effort.
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Gnd
Wat
Boers Repulsed at Mafeking in December Fighting
Pretoria info states Molopo west of Mafeking bombarded on December 11 with sharp fighting. Boers attacked the British post at Mafeking on December 6 but after heavy combat were forced to retreat to Suysmans fort.
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Pretoria
Molopo
Maffeking
Mafeking
Suymans Fort
Kimberley Dispatch Reports Boers Repulsed at Kuruman
From London December 15 the War Office dispatch from Col Kekewich dated Kimberley December 10 reports the Boers reattacked Kuruman and were repulsed by loyalists and Bechuanos. Kimberley forces demonstrated northward drawing five hundred Boers and three guns. Fighting lasted several hours with one British killed and seven wounded.
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London
War Office
Kekewich
Kimberley
Kuruman
London gloom as Methuen’s retreat spooks markets
A London dispatch reports gloom over Methuen’s retreat from the frontier after a failed offensive against the Boers. The piece notes high casualties, doubts about Kimberley, and fears of a national disaster, with calls for new corps and stronger leadership to restore British prestige. It mentions Gatacre, Buller, and Lord Methuen amid political tensions in Cape Colony.
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New York
the Tribune
London
Methuen
Stock Exchange
Ladysmith
Buller
Aove
Dounjai
Kimberley
Orange River
Gatacre
Bouth
Lord Metheun
Cape Colony
Mr Hoffinger
Prem Hehreiner
Big case on trial in Montana ore case continues
Special to Inter Mountain Helena Dec. After delays caused by technicalities a le pleadings the case Rollins Morse v Montana Ore Purchasing company came on for trial. Defense sought to file a plea in abatement overruled. Defense then filed an answer with matters from the plea. Plaintiff’s counsel would object at proper time to certain matters. A continuance motion was overruled. Trial proceeds with opening statements.
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Inter Mountain
Helena
Dec. U
Tech
RE. Rollins Morse
Montana
Firbett
Treaty to settle Samoa claims named Swedish-Norwegian king as arbitrator
Washington dispatch details a treaty between the United States Germany and Great Britain to settle Samoa disputes. A separate convention for claims names the king of Sweden and Norway as arbitrator, set to decide damages and scope of accountability for losses during military actions in Samoa.
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Sweden
Norway
Washington
United States
Germany
Great Britain
Miele I
Berlin
Bamow
United States of America
Tutuila
Wid
Greenwiel
Opolu
Savalu
Greenwich
Shell
John May
Holleben
Paunceefote
Samoa
Samoan
Islanos
Wade
Elaine
Saul Chilies
Fragmentary tale of a man and uncle in Portland Oregon
A fragmented account mentions a man and his uncle in Portland Oregon and a perilous journey to a city, with family support referenced and a final line implying tragedy. The text hints at a suicide attempt linked to a person named Tuttle, reportedly connected to Harry Dempsey and a woman named Malis, though details are unclear.
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Portland
Ore
Harry Dempsey
Tuttle
Ing. Malis
Ministers Hope Monthly Meeting After Sinai Congress
Chicago ministers from all denominations may adopt a united effort following the mid continental congress of religions held at Sinai temple. The three days of deliberations concluded yesterday, with plans for monthly gatherings and joint action outlined by leaders and pollsters.
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Chicago
Denny
Congress of Religions
Sinai Temple
Raised the Money Oakland Cats Dee
The Riel academy ladies secured twenty thousand dollars to secure a site for construction. Andrew Carnegie has donated fifty thousand dollars, and receipts show cash and pledges of seventeen thousand seven hundred sixty dollars. A telegram from U P Huntington promised two thousand dollars, bringing total subscriptions to seven hundred sixty dollars over the goal.
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Oakland
Cat
Dee
Andrew Qr Nege
Rand
U.P. Huntington
Death by own action identified in San Francisco tragedy
Dec. 15 report states a young man of unknown name, linked to a wealthy New York broker family, died by his own act after a quarrel aboard a steamer. He formerly resided in Paris and was connected to a San Francisco incident involving a Oakland woman linked to a recent marriage rejection. Passengers and mails awaiting landing تخص quarantine inspection.
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Prancho
Dee
Ag Femive
San Rafael
New York
Paris
Saeed
San Francisco
Oakland
Mariposa
Sale of Yearlings Auction At Stele Farm
In San Francisco Dev a sale of yearlings from the stele farm of ALT Spyerie ols fetched high prices. Matt Stern purchased the colt Cambave lip Cathin Imp Candin for 1300 dollars. W Hooney paid 1100 dollars for Belzebub. Austriin bred colt Marcol also noted.
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San Francisco
Dev
ALT Spyerieols
Matt Stern
Colt
W.hooney
Kentucky Debates Turn Personal in House Finance Row
The House closed general debate on the financial bill amid sparse attendance. Kentucky figures Berry and Wheeler clashed intensely over Kentucky election corruption, Goebel, and Goebel’s possible seating, sparking a heated exchange that featured sharp personal attacks and interrupted proceedings.
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Washington
Deel
House
Jones
Vad
Messrs Rhea
Grentucky
Willams
Berry
Wheeler
Democras
Kentucky
Wheels
Hinmk
Taylor
Goebel
Ninton
Godel
Louihville
Harry
Nin
Leclaring Wheeler
Cox
Senate Adjourns and Sets Committee Weights
In Washington the Senate convened and adjourned to Monday after a motion by Yale. Aldrich Rhode Island presented a special order fixing standard committees and their personnel for the Senate of the Sixtieth Congress. The order passed without dissent, with Cook urging vacancies in memory representation be filled soon.
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Wasington
Dec
Senate
Yale
Aldrich Ctode Island
Seth
Cook
Dave
Invited law sent to Admiral Dewey by mayor
An invited law signed by Mayor Phelan and the grand Wificers of the Native sons of the Golden Has been sent to Admiral Dewey for his presence. Unclear city ads Sept. V, 10.
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Fan Francisca. Doe
Phelan
Sons of the Golden
Admiral Dewey
Hennessy Offers Little Daisy Carpet Sweepers in Basement Display
Hennessy presents Little Daisy carpet sweepers, showing two units amid a basement display with toy items nearby. The emphasis centers on the product line and in-store arrangement, highlighting availability and placement.
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Hennessy’s “Little Daisy
Fine China and Glass Exhibition Opens at Ragaar Basement
The Art Ravn in Bagaar opened Tuesday drawing hundreds to view and purchase fine porcelain and glassware. Visitors could select handsome pieces for Christine as the display offered a wide range of Brie-a-bravy style tableware.
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Bagaar
Suiming
Christine
Baresmont Ragaar
Suggestion on Gift Choices and Humor
A quirky note ponders choosing a Christmas gift and amusingly warns against straying from the intended item. It remarks that words can mislead and jokes about the futility of clever phrasing in selecting a gift.
Silk Petticoats and Ruffled Silk Undergarments
An advertisement lists several silk petticoats in various colors and styles. Sizes range from short to tall lengths with ruffles, cords, and lace trims. Prices run from four dollars to thirty-six dollars, featuring taffeta silk and novelty designs with umbrella effects and multiple ruffles.
Fur Sets and Collars in Angora Thibet and More
Ladies winter wear feature Angora fur sets with plain white fur collars and muffs at 2.50 per set. Extra good Angora collars and muffs in tan drab and pink priced 5.00. Thibet fur sets in plain white at 8.50. Bel sets in stone mart en chinchilla and white astrakhan with fancy and plain muffs priced 7.00 and 10.00 per set.
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Charles Schilat
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