Life Saving Service Yearly Report Details Losses and Vessels
The general superintendent reports 265 stations with 428 disasters affecting 3,903 aboard and 56 lost. Vessel value stood at 6,072,635 and cargo 2,032,005, total imperilled 8,104,640 with 6,261,900 saved. Small craft casualties totaled 294 with 671 aboard and seven lost. 63 perished, 44 in one eastern district storm of Nov 26 27 1898.
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Washington
Numr
Massachusetts
Secur
Fall of Ladysmith Disputed in London War News
London reports open lines to Modder River but no Me thuen movements by 2:30 PM as hopes rise for a fresh march and a new battle. Methuen praises troops after Gras Pan, condemns Boer ambushes yet doubts surrender at Ladysmith. Casualties listed as Ninth Brigade and other units suffer.
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London
Enery
Modder
Methuen
Gras Pan
Milner
General Methuen
Methu
Modder River
Nimsy
Tadysmith
Paris
White
Cleary
Colenso
Ladysmith
Butler
Pietersmaritzburg
Estcourt
Joubert
Baden. Powell
Mafeking
Matore Baden-Powell
Cahmet Plumer
Fort Hull
Transvaal
War Office
Capetown
General Methuen Wounded at Modder River Battle
London announces General Methuen was among those wounded in the battle of Modder River. The report places his status amid the injured and confirms his involvement in the engagement.
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London
Methuen
Modder River
Escaped From Ladysmith Report From Capetown Dispatch
War office message from Capetown dated November 29 reports Kimby safe to November 23, rail and telegraph open to Modder River. Telegraphist Mitchel from Ladysmith recounts a Nov 2% victory over the Boers with light casualties, eight killed in siege and battles, with 100 total casualties since leaving Ladysmith. An attempt to reoccupy Ladysmith was made in force.
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London
War Office
Capetown
Kimby
Modder River
Gatarre
Buller
Enem
Bert
Alt Ladysmnith
Attack Surprises Estcourt as Boers Clash Near Frere
Nov reports say Twelfth lances struck the Plater line and pushed Boer forces at Weoner. Hildyard’s troops bivouacked at Frere. two Boers, including a doctor, were captured after entering the British camp by mistake. A Boers retreat toward Cole enGa is noted. Trains to Frere were halted last night. casualties cited exceed 100 wounded and over 50 killed.
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Estcourt
Plater
Weoner
Luss
Hildyard
Frere
Dorsbert
Coleengo
Baden Powell
Heavy Boer Losses Reported After Belmont and Graspan Battles
Prisoners arriving here recount Boer casualties at Belmont around ten killed and Gras Pan about four hundred ninety killed. Several prisoners wear large red crosses on their sleeves, and it is said they fought alongside artillery units.
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Orangee River
Belmont
Gras Pan
Big Demand Flour Portland Wheat to South Africa
South Africa increases demand for wheat and flour from Portland Ore. since the season opened six cargoes have left the port. Additional orders were refused here due to lack of tonnage though at least six more cargoes are likely to be dispatched to South African ports before season's end.
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Portland
South Africa
Cuba Situation Described as Quiet and Stable
Havana November 30 report says La Lucha in an editorial asserts no revolt or upheaval will occur in Cuba, indicating a calm political climate and stable conditions despite tensions and ongoing discourse. The piece emphasizes cautious optimism and orderly governance amid regional pressures.
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Havana
Cuba
Cuba Crisis Editorial Notes Cohesion and Guard Ideas
A newspaper essay discusses Cuba’s unrest, noting calm in rural districts and a farmer resolve to suppress uprisings. It mentions Americans maintaining peace, a spy service with Cuban components, and disputes over rural guard arms among agitators and officeholders.
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Spain
United States
Amer= pica
Cuba
Ru Guard
Iron Market Review Sparks 1900 1901 Ore Price Jump
The Iron Age notes a major price shift as Lake Bessemer ore for 1900 1901 is set at $5.50 at lower lake ports for the Norrie grade, up sharply from $2.50 last year, signaling higher costs across coke, labor and freight. Analysts forecast pig iron costs rising to about $15 per ton next year, with producers adjusting to ore and fuel advances and greater imports for basic and foundry grades.
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York
Lake Bessemer
Norrie
Vais
Central West
Amounia
Hawer Lake
Bessemer Pig
Philadelphia
Aemer
Une Istern
Inia
Michigan and Wisconsin Face Off In Chicago Neutral Site
Wisconsin defeated Michigan 17 to 3 in a Chicago game regarded as a de facto western semifinal. Michigan, claiming stronger form than after the Pennsylvaniar meeting, faced a Wisconsin squad missing its regular center and left guard but bolstered by a stout defense and strong offense.
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Chicago
Michigan
Wisconsin
Pennsylvania
IL Wax
Pennsylvan ia and Cornell Play Thanksgiving Game in Philadelphia
Pennsylvania and Cornell met at Franklin Field in Philadelphia on Thanksgiving with a large crowd and high enthusiasm. The first half ended Pennsylvania leading 11 to 0 as both teams entered rested and in near perfect condition.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Cornell
Franklin Field
The Crew Rescued at Astoria Lightship
Astoria Oregon November 20 The lightship crew was rescued by the lifeboat and safely housed last night Captain Wengel and crew members were reported resting easily in their shelter after the windy ordeal at sea
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Astoria
Ore
Red Light Warning Questioned After Paterson Train Wreck
New York date line reports six killed and twenty injured when a Lackawanna accommodation train rear-ended the Buffalo express near Paterson New Jersey. Engineer John Riordan stayed at his post. signal and red-light signals blamed. The Craig family of four perished. others identified include Mrs Maybert Rort, Walter J Walbrook, and Jessie Craig. Hospitals report most patients expected to recover.
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New York
Paterson
N. J
Lackawanna
John Riordan
Riordan
Buffalo
Russell
Lacka- Wanna Road
Nomr
Lacka- Wann
Philipsburg
Dover
Lincoln Park
Patopson
Hutt Point
Ain No
Delaware
Hose — Kille Anton
the Tribune
Ther Craig
Jessie Craig
Maybert
Walter J. Walbrook
Walbrook
Cornet
Craig
Brooklyn
Cocaine Prices Rise Amid Peru Drug Trade Shift
New York on November 30 reports escalating cocaine prices as Peru’s revolution disrupts shipments. Analysts say Peru supplies almost all raw cocaine used worldwide, driving higher street costs.
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New York
Peru
The Bank of England Raises Discount Rate
London on November 30 reports the Bank of England lifted its discount rate from five to six percent. The move tightens credit and signals concern over market liquidity as banks adjust to tighter financing conditions. The decision affects lenders and borrowers across the financial system and is likely to influence interest rates in domestic markets.
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London
Bank of England
Emperor and Empress Arrive in Pottsdam from Flushing
In Pottsdam Nov the Emperor and Empress of Germany arrived here from Flushing. They were received amid civic honors as the royal party continued their tour, including engagements planned in Pottsdam and surrounding towns.
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Pottsdam
Germany
Flushing
Olive Balm and Nail Bleach Ad Listing
An old catalog style ad offers Olive Balm for tired burning feet to prevent perspiration and soothe, priced at $1, plus Finger Nail Bleach for stain removal from skin and nails. Includes a stopper bottle and mentions 250 as a quantity or code.
Leather Belts and Dog Collar Belts at Bargain Prices
Leather belts white grain washable kid covered buckles 25c each. Black and patent leather belts have covered buckles all sizes 50c each. Black grain dog collar belts with aluminum ornaments all sizes 50c. Cream white grain dog collars washable with nickel plated ornaments price per item. Black grain dog collars silver plated ornaments $1 each. Grain leather dog collars black and cream white two rows of aluminum ornaments plated fasteners all sizes values to $5 each for 1.50. Seal leather dog collar belts aluminum ornaments colors black brown slate sizes all reduced from 3 to 1.50. Black elastic belts beaded jet buckles 50c 75c and 1. White elastic belts beaded large pearl buckles 1.50 1.75 2.0.
Armour's Extract of Beef Promoted for Family Use
An advertisement urges households to use Armour's Extract of Beef daily noting it's essential for all families. It highlights easy ordering by phone when spouses are busy and promises fresh preparation by expert women who will share usage knowledge and tasting suggestions.
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