Escape from captivity in the Boer War report
London dispatch recounts Winston Spencer Churchill's dramatic escape from a Provogre prison near Estcourt during reconnoitering. He crossed bridges by night, rode a Delagoa railway train hidden under sacks, endured days of hunger and risk, and reached safety after five days of peril with resolve to press for prosecution of the war. The Times notes Boer forces attract wavering Dutch support and criticizes mobilization. The piece also updates on siege trains, military leadership, and the ongoing Ladysmith relief efforts.
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London
Bee
Winston Spencer Churchill
Morning Post
Estcourt
Lorenga Marquez
Transvaal
Protoria
Wall
Delagoa Bay
Tre
Wrierta
Liv
Tom Meiran
Conmany
Mhovatute
Natal
Times
Sterkstrom
Gat- Acre
mUitia
Mmy Vreserve
Sivas
Colenso
Capetown
Miltthoritis
South Africa
Pretoria
Upper
Magerstone
Teln
Mafeking
Merhuen
Buller
Ladysmith
Chieveley
Belated Ladysmith Dispatches Describe Fresh Casualties
A London war office note reports three days of casualties from Ladysmith including four deaths from fever and dysentery, three wounded from shell fire, and ten killed with sixteen wounded in a suspected sortie. The Fifth Lancers, Gloucester regiment remnants, and the Tenth mountain battery were involved near Nicholson's Nek, with Lieut. Col. Fawcett severely wounded. The unit had been at Pietermaritzburg prior to the war.
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New York
Tribune
London
Ladysmith
War Office
Fifth Lancers
Elandslaagte
Gloucester Regiment
Pietermaritzburg
Delagoa Bay Episode Sparks Anglo American Debate
Paris reports Britain faces pressure over Delagoa Bay supplier transport to the Boers and possible U S British clash after alleged American flour seizure off Lorenzo Marques. Former foreign minister M Flourens cautions the British commander acted hastily while noting the risk to American ships.
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New York
Herald
Paris
England
Delagoa Bay
United States
Great Britain
Lorenzo Marques
M. Flourens
Unclear Washington Incident Ties to Delagoa Bay Tensions
The text argues that no lasting breach will occur between the two nations, predicts the Washington state episode will fade, and links British irritation at Delagoa Bay to possible actions. It mentions rumors of Boer援 aid via Lorenzo Marques and warns Portugal East Africa could become a war focus if neutral rights are violated, though specifics are uncertain.
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Washington State Department
Deligoa Bay
Lorenzo Marques
Portuguese
Enemy's Force Increased Near Methuen Outposts
London war office reports Capetown dispatch dated December 26 noting no change in the war situation. Methuen says the enemy’s force has increased and entrenching three and a half miles from his outlying pickets. Méthuen reconnoitered with two squadrons, mounted infantry for two miles, drew fire from four guns and had four horses hit. The queen's Christmas message was received with enthusiasm. Galacte seeks to reopen communications with the Indwe collieries.
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London
War Office
Capetown
Methuen
Méthcen
Galacte
Roberts at Gibraltar Arrival of Danahar Castle and staff
The Danahar Castle arrived at Gibraltar yesterday evening bearing Lord Roberts of Kandahar. General Sir Kitchens, from Egypt to join Roberts, embarked on the Ottar Castle, which set sail this morning for Capetown.
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Gibraltar
Dan
Ahar Castle
Lord Roberts
Kandahar
Sir Kitchens
Egypt
Lord Rob
Ottar Castle
Capetown
Left For Durban. Lorenzo Marques Der 27
Winston Churchill arrived here yesterday and left for Durban by steamer.
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Lorenzo Marques
Der
Winston Churchill
Durban
Roland Reed II Anesthian Candidate Sees Lost Victory
Roland Reed II of W York appears in a report noting a form of stomach condition has been reform ed on fresh water feed. His campaign lost momentum and the outcome remained uncertain amid health concerns.
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York
Plague Grimly Spreads in Noumea and New Caledonia
The British consul at Noumea confirms a severe plague outbreak with many deaths in New Caledonia. Australia imposes quarantine measures to prevent any movement from Noumea as precaution.
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Ddney
N.S. W
Dee
Noumea
New Caledonia
Australia
Stocks Edge Higher Amid Mixed Market Signals
In New York trading on December, shares rose as London sentiment improved. Tobacco and transit sectors led gains while a prominent firm’s failure sparked a brief market dip. Western and international properties boosted confidence before late declines.
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New York
London Exchange
Ever
Ad International Properties
Nerteri
Ti Posten
Bo Moon
Arbitration Board Endorsed For Permanent Rent Plan
Chicago Der 27 The joint conference committee of the building trade factor and building trade unions unanimously endorses Madden plan for a permanent ten member Rent arbitration board The plan will be recommended to unions and associations as likely to be adopted An amendment limits arbitration time to address fears builders would finish work while board was active
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Chicago
Der
Ron
Tradt & Cornelia
Martin B. Madden
Pern
Continentts
Madden
Board of Arbitration
Rice Land Purchases by Iowa Syndicate in Texas
D. B. Hurd and A. N. McVey lead a syndicate from Iowa securing options on 1421 acres in Jefferson County Texas for 135000. They also hold a day option on a second tract, totaling 14264 acres for about 22004. Trustees plan a $500000 capital rice enterprise bringing Iowa funds to Texas for farming, cleaning and grading rice. Five percent of the purchase money has been deposited by certified check.
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Houston
Tex
D. B. Hurd
A. N. McVey
Jefferson County
Iowa
Pexas
Brokers Fail as United States Mining Shares Rule Out Loans
Boston bankers suspend K C Modges Co amid a plunge in United States Mining stock. Shares margined down, banks refusing credit, brokers confronting large margin obligations. Officials warn of broad fallout and readjustment across brokerage accounts and exchanges.
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United States Mining Company
Boston
K. C. Modges& Co
New York
Chicago Board of Trade
Hodges
United States
Roxton News “Arena
United St Mining
Lange
Sui
Utah
Uees
Trainmen Blame Tawiston For Northern Pacific Wreck
A damaged report indicates Trainmen blame Tawiston for a deadly Northern Pacific wreck at Kin dk canyon. Five killed as flatcars with steel rails failed to clear a channel opening into Potlateh Creek. Conductor and brakeman escaped by jumping clear. wreck causes about 100000 dollars in damage and assets lost.
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Tawiston
Northern Pacific
Kendvick Canyon
Balls Road
Ie Baka
Potlateh Creek
Mautey
Tyanselves
Young Woman Hanged in Brandon Manitoba
Hilda Hake a domestic was hanged privately in Brandon Manitoba this morning for the murder of Mrs Hebert Lane. The 19 year old confessed saying jealousy of the mother’s love drove her to kill. She declined counsel and pleaded guilty, walking firmly to the scaffold with Hangman Ratelit supervising.
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Branden
Manitoba
Des
Hilda Hake
Miss Blake
Hebert Lane
Brandon
Fire destroys Dewald and Kang warehouses in Ne, Ind
A morning blaze in Ne ind destroyed the wholesale and retail dry goods firm of George Dewald and Co and M F P Kang crockery store injuring an estimated 200000 in losses. Officials believe the fire started from an overheated stove near Dewalds. Dewalds was one of the oldest wholesale houses in the northwest.
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Ind
Dev
George Dewald & Co
M. F P. Kang
Dewald
Deen
Northwest
Coal Miners Strike Reaches Hive De Gler Mines
Coal mine strikers marched to several pits with partial work resuming while dragoons at the heads kept order. The action has spread to Hive De Gler, a town about two miles away, with no disorder reported.
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Bredonne
France
Hive de Gler
Variety of Shirts and Underwear on Main Floor Sale
Advertises white muslin shirts 50c each and fancy colored shirts 1 each with cuffs matching. Hinnessy white shirts at 1. unlaundered muslin shirts 50c. fancy French Percale and Madras shirts 1.50. nightshirts and drawers in various fabrics. heavy wool and natural wool options 1 each. three to six packs and colors noted. broad assortment across sizes and fabrics with prices.
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Hinnessy
Perenle
Madras
All the Leading Winter Coats and Suits Shown
The notice highlights top overcoats and suits for winter. It emphasizes the very swellest and best garments available, inviting shoppers to choose from leading styles and options.
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iClearance
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A. T. Turner
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GEN. Methuen
Roland Reed II
Hennessy’s
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