British Guns Lost in Natal Reported Distrustful of News
London dispatch describes lack of solid reports from South Africa up to 3 PM with fragments of past battles. It notes British volunteers’ patriotism, aristocrats volunteering, Roberts message to Americans, Queen's health rumors, and calls imperial federation at risk while Boer resistance grows.
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London
South Africa
Westminster Gazette
Great Britain
Chevelry Camp
Natal
Duke of Marlborough
Oxfordshire Yeomanry
Earl of Warwick
Earl of Dudley
Earl of Lonsdale
Viscount Galway
Lord Roberts
Associated Press
Aftenoon
America
Canada
Allan Line
Laurentia Parisian
Pomerain
Cronje's Rude Reply Expose War Time Telegrams
London dispatches relay terse telegrams from General Forrestier-Walker to Methuen. Cronje rejects communications with Methuen and brands Lieutenant Chandos-Pal-Gell a spy. Earlier, Chandos-Pal-Gell was reportedly captured while meeting a flag of truce and surrendered unarmed.
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London
War Office
Forrestier-Walker
Capetown
Methuen
General Cronje
Chandos Pal- Gell
Cronje
Condemns the British in the South African War
A World telegraph from Toronto reports Dr. Goldwin Smith condemning Britain’s stand in the South African war. He cites a letter from a highly educated English gentleman deploring the war as unjustified and harmful to racial harmony, and as implanting enmity in the Boers.
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New York
Lwvorld
Toronto
Goldwin
Smith
Great Britain
Kruger Mediation Mentioned as Peace Possibility
A Brussels dispatch reports Herr Holbein in charge of the Transvaal agency says no peace terms have been offered yet. He notes a mediation wish could be welcomed if a government seeks to mediate and if Great Britain accepts no extra Witwatersrand privileges and reimburses wartime costs.
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New York
Stead's Appeal to British Clergy Over War Crisis
A London dispatch reports William T. Stead issuing a "Peace Sunday in war times" appeal to all denominations. He urges ministers to examine their role in averting war, urging sorrow and compassion rather than vengeance. He condemns church apathy as ''absolutely amazing.''
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New York
London
War Times
Wm. T. Stead
Great Britain
Zion
Israel
Prince of Peace
No Fresh News From London War Desk
London dispatches report scant new information from the Colenso front as fighting continues with mixed claims. A Post correspondent notes Boer forces captured a British field command, and Boer rifle fire hindered British river crossings, leaving a battery abandoned under pressure.
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New York
the Tribune
London
Colenso
Baker
Colense Road
Battle reports and censorship sour notes from Colenso
Telegraph readers see conflicting dispatches on Colenso six days after the fight. Censors suppress details, fueling doubts about Ladysmith ammunition and Buller’s guns while diplomats in St. Petersburg debate Britain’s South Africa strategy and press independence.
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Tugela
Natal
Burleigh
Lord Methuen
St. Petersburg
South Afia
Ladysmith
War Office
Colenso
Eveeryone
Tost
Buller
Americin
South Africa
Long
Armistice Report From Front Lines Amid Dutch Casualties
Dispatches describe a tense armistice period as commander Bul Jer’s forces fall back five miles toward Frere to thwart Boer flank attempts and wrecks to the British rear. Irregulars and regulars clash while wounded and dead are carried from the field and acts of valor emerge among troops.
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New York
Dee
Tiedt, Ponserby
Thornycroft
Farrer
Natal Carbineers
Ponsonby
Herald
Chirves Jey
Thorning
Frere
Guns Captured In Boer War Report Contested
A London dispatch to the Herald questions a tale that British artillery was captured by the Boers. It notes Buller would have shown preference to capture if true, and that few British guns remain usable while captured pieces may already be mounted in Boer lines.
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York
Herald
London
Buller
Col Plumer Leads Reconnoitering Troop Return From Transvaal Expedition
Col Plumer and a strong party of horsemen returned after a weeklong expedition into Transvaal. The group reached a point about 50 miles from trop itersburg in the South African public but found no Ruers, the country appearing almost empty of men.
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Tuell
Lorenzo Marqués
Plumer
Transvaal
Itersburg
Famous Pianist de Kontacki Dies at 82 in New York
News from New York reports the death of Chevalier Anton de Kontacki the famed pianist aged 82. He authored The Awakening of the Lion and was long celebrated in concert circles with a prolific career spanning decades.
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New York
St. Petersburg
Anton de Kontacki
Generous Response Expected to Will Appeal
Adjutant General reports a generous response to yesterday’s appeal for funds. The family of the late General is in receipt of expressions of support and donations to aid the settlement of the estate. The message promises continued generosity from contributors.
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Washington
Genis
Willie
Motes
Freight Rates Hearings Open on Classification Changes
Slington Dec 21 The interstate commerce commission opened hearings today on proposed changes to freight classification and rates by carriers using the classification. Chairman Gill, first witness, argued higher costs of railroad maintenance justify advances already planned and suggested further increases may be necessary.
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Slington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Gill
Fficial Classification Commission
Early Christmas Shopping urged for smart buyers
Hennessy advises completing half the week with planning for Christmas shopping. Shop early each day to avoid last minute rush and ensure sensible purchases.
Riches Sparked By Lively Alaska Gold Fever
Dr Luella Day, once left Chicago for the Klondike, arrived at the Auditorium hotel with husband Revd McConnell. Mrs McConnell, real name Blandigen, claims rich Alaskan gold holdings. After years travel, they plan to return to Chicago to build a home and hospital for crippled children.
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Chicago
Luella Day
Auditorium Hotel
Rerd McConnell
Alec
Blandigen
Quarrel Ends in Four Shots in Crowded Elevator
In Dallas a prominent lawyer F. M. the ricis shot Attorney Edovin Co. Harrell four times in a crowded elevator of the Novih Te building. Harrell died at his home. Harrell held a pistol half cocked as he fell. Motive tied to cotton mill property and professional affairs, Mthridge in custody.
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St. Louis
Dallas
F. M
Ricios
Cy Tues
Edovin Co
Harrell
Novih Te
Mthridge
Cusindy
Sullivan Tells Court He Is Broke in $11,000 Suit
New York report states John L. Sullivan testified in a case over a $11,000 liquor debt that he has no money or property. He claimed earnings in his boxing career reached $1,000,000 with $401,000 remaining by 18. He added I have seen good fellows and Tam broke and any who asked me for money got none.
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New York
John L. Sullivan
Fatal Fire Destroys Langer Zinc Plant in Langerville
A morning blaze at the Langer Zinc Company plant in Langerville, 20 miles east, destroyed property valued at 240000. The fire broke in the kiln room and 200 foot metal lined line fell, killing Jess Matthews and injuring or killing several others, with about half the plant insured.
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Tula
Kas
Langer Zine
Langerville
Jess Matthews
Schaub
Sudden Death of Fargo Leader in Booksellers Hall
In Fargo on December 1 President HO Symonds of Fargo celleges collapsed in a bookstore. He died instantly, with authorities attributing the death to a heart failure. The incident occurred during an evening visit to the shop.
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Fargo
N. D
HO. Symonds
Fargo Cellegs
Telegraphic Briefs From World Markets and Politics
Paris rate of discount for the Bank of France rises to 4 1 4 percent. Li Huong Chang named acting viceroy of Canton in what is seen as step toward his removal under French pressure. London stock market steadies after bank rate news. French buying muted by heavy selling. Washington reports the Amphibious Wague calls for a national convention to nominate presidents and vice presidents for July 4, 1900 in Boston. states to appoint delegates at large.
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Paris
France
Pekin
Li Huong Chang
Canton
London
Stock Exchange
Washington
Amperal Wague
United States
Fost
Lovers of Art Stroll Through Fashionable China Exhibit
Art lovers are invited to browse a tented art room displaying an ever changing selection of fine china. The display features Coalport Coulton Cauldon top Vienna Royal Dresden Royal Bonn and Havieland among others plus notable statuary and Mettlach steins. The collection offers suitable gifts for connoisseurs of art and tasteful surroundings.
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Coalport
Coulton
Cauldon
Toural Vienna
Royal Dresden
Royal Bonn
Intarsio
Havieland
Mettlach
Holiday Slippers For Men At Banister's Store
A catalog of men slippers and footwear with prices ranging from $1.25 to $3.30. Items include patent leather and kid slippers, opera slippers, high cut nullifiers, imitation alligator designs, and embroidered Everett styles in tan black and wine, all sizes available.
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Moen
Holiday Goods Lift for Toilet Cases and Accessories
Holiday goods catalog lists toilet cases in cellular and German silver backs priced from 1.50 to 15.00 each, dressing cases at 7.50, comb and mirror sets 3.00 to 6.00, brush and comb boxes 1.00 to 2.00, and manicure sets in Ebonold with sterling mounts at 36.00 and 9.00, plus Ebonold sets with gold plated mounts at 4.00 to 6.00.
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Ebonold
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