The Big Guns At Colenso And Boer Retaliation
London reports on the Colenso engagement show British losses of artillery while Boers entrenched on low hills north of Colenso bridge held firm. Dispatches state two Boer guns and 13 wagons were captured with 208 prisoners, and British intelligence failed to gauge Boer strength and positions. The Times criticizes the War Office for inadequate long ranged artillery as naval guns fired effectively.
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London
Buller
Colenso
Associated Press
Durban
Hildyard
Pretoria
Tugela River
Colenso Bridge
British War Office
War Office
French
Arundel
Jasfontein
Burleigh
Perons
Times
Col. Long
Guns Recaptured at Durban after Midnight Scouts Report
A Durban dispatch says General Buller called for volunteers to recover abandoned guns. A night party set out from the camp and returned with the guns unharmed.
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London
Durban
Natal
Buller
Desultory bombardment reported at Mafeking
London dispatch dated December 20 notes ongoing shelling and sharpshoot duels at Mafeking from December 6. A novel message method is described from the town. a five pounder shell fired that day contained a letter for Baden-Powell family members, warning not to drink all the whisky.
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London
Mafeking
Powell
Col
Baden-Powell
Messenger
Iso
Mather
Wwe
Colenss
Tugela Battle Account From New Dispatches
A dispatch from New York to The Tribune summarizes Gen Buller’s Tugela battle reports. The narrative, drawing on various sources, notes uncertainty and partial details about troop movements and the engagement’s outcomes.
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New York
Te ‘Tribune
Bison
Bennett
Tugela
Buller
Dutch Prayer Meetings in Amsterdam Rally Dutch Pastors
A World dispatch reports two large prayer meetings held in Amsterdam by Dutch pastors from across Holland. The Transvaal hymn was sung, a million hymns were collected for the wounded, and a circular was ordered to urge British pastors to preach and pray for relief. Women and men in The Hague offered services for fundraising, and many young men from good families planned to join the Boers in the field.
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York
Antwerp
Straightest Shooters Win and South Africa War Talk
New York December 20 A U S consul said many applicants seek enlistment in the Boer army but he cannot assist them. He directs them to The Hague with about 400 dollars needed for travel. Most applicants are American veterans of the Spanish American War. He warned that British forces can deploy 7 800 000 troops but victory depends on accuracy, not numbers.
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New York
Orange Free Stile
Huer
Hague
South Africa
South Africr
Pierceritish
Es D. Pierce
Irish America in Chicago Backs Boer Sympathy
John T. Keating of the Ancient Order of Hibernians says Irish Americans nationwide support the Boers in the England war by resolutions and funds for medical units. Chicago and St Louis units ended the movement but plan a mass meeting on January 15 with a national conference to unite sentiment and coordination.
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Chicago
Dee
England
John T. Keate Ing
Order of Hibernians
St. Louis
United Societies of City
Transvaal
Prinr
Keating
Trish in America backs war stance amid Irish American sentiment
The article laments Irish American support for the war effort, noting strong Irish resolve and sympathy for Transvaal liberty. It criticizes British and U S authorities and mentions Red Cross aid and barriers faced by those aiding the wounded. It portrays Keating as asserting a decisive Irish position.
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Usted
Catala
America
Keating
Transvaal
Te Eall
England
United States
Criticizing the Cabinet in War Years
A London based Morning Post military expert criticizes the British cabinet from May to October for insouciance. He argues July and August showed inaction, only 10,000 troops sent to South Africa by September, and warns that a timely victory is needed in Natal as Boer and British forces clash, with the broader war consequences looming.
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New York
Dhe Weld
London
Ithe Wrtall Abaehoe
Soul
Morning Post
South Africs
Natal
House Proceeds in Holiday Silence and Adjourns
Washington December 20 Three fourths of the house seats were empty as members left for holidays. After Journal reading Payne moved adjournment but Democrats and dissident Republicans defeated it. Payne faced light gibes from Richardson. Grow then spoke briefly on Gaines remarks and the house adjourned to January 4 1900.
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Washington
Payne
Richardson
Grow
Gaines
Senate considers Olney for Smithsonian vacancy
Washington December 20 The presiding officer offered a joint resolution to appoint Secretary of State Richard Olney to the Smithsonian Institution board of regents to fill the vacancy caused by the death of FT Johnson of Louisiana. Senator Hoar of Mississippi called the move unusual and noted it could set a precedent similar to Supreme Court justice nominations. The resolution was left on the table.
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Washington
Senate
Smithsonian Institute
Richard Olney
Regente
FT Johnson
Louisiana
Hoar
Miss
Supreme Court
Brereton Confirms Logan Was Shot by Enemy Bullet
A letter from Lieutenant Colonel Brereton to the widow of Major John A. Logan states Logan was killed by an enemy bullet while aiding a wounded soldier. The letter settles the claim that Logan was killed by his own men. Logan died in the field during the Civil War era near Youngstown Ohio on December 20.
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Youngstown
Ohio
Brereton
Thirty-third Infantry
John A. Logan
Logan
Pension for Mrs Lawton in Senate and House bills
Washington December 2 Senator Farre introduces a bill granting a $2000 yearly pension to General Lawton’s widow. Representative Landis of Indiana introduces a companion bill in the House. Landis represents the district from which Lawton’s first regiment was recruited.
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Washington
Farre Banks
Lawton
Landis
Indiana
Filipinos Stranded in San Francisco Telegraph Says
Commissioner North received a telegram from immigrant inspector Charles W. Snyder stating that 16 members of a Filipino troupe landed in San Francisco on July 1 are stranded and may become a public charge. Nine members currently here will be sent back to Manila on the transport Grant.
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San Francisco
Tmmissarion
North
Charles W. Snyder
Beatle
Manila
Forty Eighth Sails from San Francisco to Manila
The transport Grant sails for Manila this afternoon with the Forty-eighth Infantry colored unit aboard. Postal authorities loaded three wakeloads of mail for Honolulu and the Philippines onto the ship last night. The transport Sikh arrived from the Philippines in ballast and will be refitted from government service.
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San Francisco
Grant
Manila
Forty-eighth Infantry
Honolulu
Philippines
Federation Officers Name Convention Site Set
The American Federation of Labor elected new officers today and elected all existing officers. Only contests arose in selecting delegates to foreign trades congresses. Louisville was chosen as the site for the next convention.
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Wie
Mich
Dee
Louisville
Island Cebu expedition failure blamed on native desertion
Manila reports recount a failed Cebu Island expedition where a mine failed to cause damage after troops faced insurgent fire. American detachment suffered casualties, but avoided heavy harm as soil absorbed the blast. Filipino views stress governance and independence, warning of continued guerrilla action if Americans do not satisfy needs. The piece notes Panay insurgents driven from Panay and moving toward Negros amid arrests for conspiracy.
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Manila
San Francises
Cobo
Armerican Santiers
Sixth Infantry
Insurgente
Ative Ciuies
Sixth
Daniel St. Adin
Hea
Willing Stowell
Bert Hutchinson
Cebu
Manibant
Ished
Walker
Alon
Nagi
Caveat
Senoy Masia
Philly
Barty
Maulbanus
P.m. —Mamini
Associated Press
F Yo
Philippines
Panay
Tinghes
Negros
A. ©. Ledyard
Ledyard
Jones Smith
Lennessy’s warns early shopping rush for Christmas toys
The note urges shoppers to buy now while daylight is available and avoid procrastination. It highlights a basement stock filled with dolls and children’s toys and mentions a vast number of items beyond naming them.
Art lovers stroll to the basement art room display
The write up invites art lovers to visit a basement art room showing an ever changing display of fine decorated china. It mentions Coatport Doulton Caulden Royal Vienna Royal Dresden Royal Bonn and other noted makers. A Mettlich stein would also please any who appreciate art and surroundings.
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Shold
Coatport
Doulton
Caulden
Royal Vienna
Royal Dresden
Royal Bonn
Hayl+ ‘Jand
Siitvary
Mettlich
Holiday Slippers On Main Floor Ad
Slippers for men highlighted with quality materials and finishes. Features include patent leather, Vici kid, oxford styles in various sizes priced from 1.40 to 4.50 per pair. Also notes handsewn opera slippers, lined options, and silk embroidered styles offered in tan, black, and wine colors.
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Oxford
Wil Siges
Holiday Condensed Gift Goods Catalog
A dated catalog listing holiday goods including celluloid, morocco, leather and Laney plush covers with Admiral Dewey paintings priced $1.00 to $5.00. Toilet cases in celluloid and fancy styles $1.50 to $15.00. Dressing cases with designs and toe tips, ebonized brush sets $2.50 to $5.00, leather brush and comb boxes $2.00 to $3.00. Cases of celluloid and German silver backs $3.00 to $6.00, brush and comb boxes $1.00 to $2.00. Manicure sets in hallmarked sterling $8.00 to $9.00, later sets $5.00 to $6.00 with gold plated mountings.
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Morocco
Admiral Dewey
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Lennessy
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Imperial
Hennessy’s
Montana
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