Kitchener Reappears In Pretoria in Rapid Cape Flight
A London despatch reports General Kitchener’s swift Pretoria return after a weeklong up and down the Pretoria to De Aar and Nauwpoort route. His message downplays De Wet’s raid, notes Knox’s troopers pursuing and clashing with De Wet’s burghers at Leeuykup, and signals Colville’s command questions amid South Africa maneuvers.
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New York
London
Kitchener
Pretoria
de Aar
Nauwpoort
Cape Colony
Knox
de Wet
Leeuykup
Orange River
Lord Kitchener
Botha
de Lary
Veld
Colville
Gibraltar
South Africa
Lord Lansdowne
Gen. Colville
Broderick
Warden Proposes Convict Made Highway Plan
New York warden Hayes of Kings County penitentiary envisions a 426 mile, 150 foot wide highway from New York City to Buffalo built by state prisoners. He argues it would save state costs, keep inmates busy, and has gained interest from the state prison commission and the prison reform association. The project could take about ten years to complete.
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New York
Hayes
Kings County Penitentiary
New York City
Buffalo
State Prison Commission
Prison Reform Association
Proclamation divides China forces around Pekin districts
London reports a division plan placing Pekin area districts under different military commanders. The German section recognizes Chinese rule but mentions Count von Waldersee. The largest districts go to British French and German troops. Shanghai notes Emperor Kuang Su selecting General Ma Yu Kan to command the advance bodyguard toward Pekin.
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London
Pekin
San Fu
Tien ‘Sin Anto
Onme Cnanders
Sheen
Morning Post
Count von Walderses
Germany
Deswared
Sian Fu
Shangha
Standard
Kwang Su
Ma Yu ‘Kan
Chinese Peace Terms Spark Dispute in Bhanghal
A Chinese news writer opposes the proposed peace terms as the Universal Gazette urges naming punished princess and officials. Debates focus on whether Gen Tung Fuh Slang and Prince Tuan should be included. Native tourists warn permanent legation guards could threaten the Emperor’s return.
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Bhanghal
Universal Gazette
Gen Tung Fuh
Prince Tuan Fa
Legation
China
Prohibited Arms Rise Cited In Press Warning
The text warns that restricting military buildup will provoke renewed hostilities, risking further casualties and "mowing down like hemp." It reflects a stance against disarmament and emphasizes potential peril if powers refuse to ease tensions.
THAT PADEREWSKI DUEL
A Paris rumor claimed Paderewski was killed in a duel but Paris friends doubted the report. Paderewski and his wife reportedly left Paris for Switzerland that night and their son sent confirmation of arrival in Morges. A Telegram from his wife described no injury and suggested he was recovering from a cold.
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New York
The
Herald
Paris
Paderewski
Switzerland
Morges
Carlausanne
Good Horse Went Wrong
On leago, Dec. 28, Lieut. Gibson, once a top American Derby favorite, died a week ago at Washington Park after months of training injuries from being fired. Owner Charlee H. Smith had refused $20,000 for him. Gibson had shown great speed in Louisville and Cincinnati before a poor Derby showing leading to bowed tendon.
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the Tribune
Lieut. Gibson
Kentucky
Washington Park Track
Charlee H. Smith
Louisville
Cincinnati
Gibson
Fore River Shipyard Awaiting Incorporation Before Battleship Bid
Secretary of the Navy Long said no battleship contracts had yet been awarded to Fore River Engine Co. He projected the company would secure contracts once incorporated, noting many bids exceeded government price limits while Fore River bids stayed inside the limit.
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Boston
Long
Fore River Engine Co
Fore River Co
Fore River Company
Many Small Fights Reported Near Pekin Front
The Herald notes frequent hostile meetings between Chinese bands and allied troops over the last two days. German French and Japanese reports indicate small losses. Russian General Linevitch meets General Chaffee in Pekin amid growing insecurity as clashes occur in Pechill province with villagers.
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New York
Herald
Pekin Anyx
Linevitch
Pekin
Chaffee
Pechill
Duke of Norfolk Leads English Pilgrims to Rome
A London dispatch says the Duke of Norfolk heads over 400 English pilgrims departure for Rome. Allegations say he pays most travel costs, though this remains unclear. Costs of journey and Rome stay are described as among the lowest on record. Cardinal Vaughan will join in Rome and the Pope will greet them.
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New York
Tribune
London
Duke of Norfolk
Rome
Cardinal Vaughn
Pope
Barnett Bros Take Over Walkerville Business
Barnett Bros of Walkerville succeed Frank Lynch in business at 27 Wea Granite, Bue. The Chicago Times Herald notes the deal and jokes about Christmas gifts as the wives’ items are locked away in a closet.
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Phunno
Chicago Times- Herald
Barnett Bros
Walkerville
Frank Lynch
Wea Granite
Bue
Venezuelan dispute delays Hartford move to Trinidad
Washington reports Secretary Hay will press Venezuela to respect the New York and Bermudez Asphalt company rights as Loomis notes rebels not gaining ground and the government holds the situation. Loomis studies the asphalt concession dispute with Warner Quinlan Sullivan while Hartfords fate hangs on Laguayra and Trinidad.
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New York
The
Herald
Washington
Teomings
Stale Department
Hay
New York and Bermudez Asphalt Company
Loomis
Hartford
Navy Department
Department
Crowninshield
Naval Bureau of Navigation
Venezuela
Trinidad
Buffalo
No Smoke Pure Water At Crystal Springs Near Butte
Crystal Springs offers smoke free air all day and invites the public to enjoy fresh air and a swim in the purest water known near Butte. The notice promotes Crystal Springs as a healthy outdoor recreation spot with clean water.
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Crystal Springs
Butte
Notice for Public Sale of Land in Silver Bow County
Department of the Interior notice declares settler Thomas F Brazell will file final proof on January 21 1901 for his homestead entry No 10524 in section 28 township 4 north range SW Mont witnesses listed for residence and cultivation proof William Watt James Martena Peter Astesana Frank Girard with George D Greene as register
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Department of the Interior
Helena
Mont
District Court of
Silver Bow County
Butte
Vis
Thomas F. Brazell
Estead
W. SE
M.N
William Watt
Walkerville
Jas. Martena
Peter Astesana
Frank Girard
George D. Greene
Register
Butte Land seeks patent for Helen Placer Mining Claim
United States Land Office Helena Montana October 24 1900 notice that Butte Land and Investment Company represented by Simeon V Kemits attorney filed for patent on 1860 acres of Helen Placer Mining Claim in Silver Bow County Montana. claim located in Township 2 North Range 7 West section 18 northeast quarter 160 acres. Record in Silver Bow County Recorders Office Book B placer records page 489. Adjacent Xenophanes Placer lies to the west. George D Green Register. First Publication October 25 1900.
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United States Land Office
Helena
Montana
Butte Land and Investment Company
State of
Simeon V. Kem
Butte City
Helen Placer
Silver Bow County
Range 7
Recorders Office
State of Montana
Placer Records
Xenophanes Placer
George D. Green
Register
United States Land Ofice
Patrick FE. Wuahoney
Butte
Camp Creak
Bilver Bow
Hange
Wibeara
Recorder
Bilver Bow County
Hegin Lode
John Robins
Ruby Lode
Howard Mahoney
Narel Ledoux
Joseph Labouchere
Melrose
Mont
Little Pine
County of
Silver Bow
Trac
Dee Grees
Maud
Henry Stebbins
Ares
Garvey Ra
Walter McKay
Henry Stebbing
Georg D. Green
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Dewet
von Waldersee
Dunlap Hat Agency
Main St. Butte, Mont
Duke
State Department
Inter Mountain
Eee
Asber
West Quartz, Maryland
Southern Mutual Investment Co
J. H. Jackson
West Granite
South
Ohio
West Gold
Moler Barber College
Minneapolis
Minn
P. O. Box
Portland
Oregon
Clark & Co
4Th and Locust Streets
Philadelphia
N. Main
West Side
M. Wade
East Broadway
Inquire Butte Lighting and Power Co
East Side
North Side
Conroy & Morley
Broadway
West Park
West Copper Street
West Quartz Street
North
W. Galena Streeet
Hall Bros
E. Broadway
McMillan & Bloyd
Lee Davenport
West
Granite Street
Montana Chattel Mortgage Co
Lizzie Block
Granite
Idaho
M. M
Hazel
West Broadway
Wast
Mercury
National Undertaking Company
East Quarts Street
Dusold
Careon
West Granite Street
Wyoming
DR. A. Phillips
Over Red Boot
Main Street
G. W. Ault
Weat Park Street
Manila Cafe
W. Park Street
Grotto Cafe
of Pont
North Jackson Street
G. D. Bryant
Offich
W. Broadway
Parkra
Madame Fay
Colorado
Copper - Thompson Investment Broadway, Co
Ub “West
Mme. Deverin
Princess of Wales
McKinley
Hoffman House
East Park Street
Colorado Street
Owsley
South Main
East Park
E. Side
Mina Street
Thompson Investment Co
Washington Street
Chas L. Smith & Co
W. Granite
Inquire Butter Lighting and Power Co
Southside
Westside
Chas, L. Smith & CO
West Granite St
Mazie
West Parak Street
MDE
Guy
Circles
Chanite Street
Unique Tailoring Co
Daly
YEE Chon & CO
W. Broadwa
Weinberg Bros. & Epstein
Adie
Owsley Block
Aassayer
A. B. Rombauer
Assater
Carney & Hand
Wyoming Street
McHugh & Greig, Groters
South Main Street
Butte, Mont
Aume Ee
Ite
Pacific Studio
South Arizona Street
West Mercury
M. Madizon
BE. Park St
Placer Street
Fjeilsbonner Cigar Emporium
L. Baker
U. S
Mw, I. Baker
A. 8
Washington Cafe
Main St
Pane
Huie Pock
Cata
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