Mobilizing The Yeomanry Imperial Yeomanry Formed For South Africa
London Dec 20 The government agrees to form a mounted infantry force of about 10 000 for South African service to be called the Imperial Yeomanry. Volunteers yeomanry and civilians with qualifications are invited to raise and supply full companies to replace regimental mounted infantry. The move, tied to General Bullet s demand, aims to build a sizable mounted force for front line service.
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London
Bullet
South Africa
War Office
Imperial Yeomanry
Terrific Artillery Duel at Chieveley Camp Natal
In Natal on December 15 British relief forces moved to assault Boers entrenched west and northwest of Colenco. Boer guns opened a heavy cannonade as British forces shelled ridges and attacked across the river, with field siege batteries under heavy fire and gun carriages stampeding under the bombardment.
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Chieveley Camp
Natal
Chieveley
Colenco
Hart
Avas
Trish’ Infantry
British Cruiser Interrogates Spaniard Off Canary Islands
The Spanish steamer Ciudad De Cadiz, arriving at Las Palmas from Cadiz, was halted by a British cruiser on Saturday. Guns were fired and the ship was compelled to heave to for interrogation about her name and route before being allowed to proceed.
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Madrid
Cadiz
Las Palmas
Canary
Avas
Colonial Troops Join Boers A London dispatch reports large desertions
A tele gram from Pretoria dated December 13 claims nine hundred British colonial troops joined the Boers, with 2,000 at Barkly East and 1,500 at Burghersdrop. The war office doubts the figures, but fear grows as reports of Cape Colony Dutch defections to the Transvaal swell. Estimates of General Joubert’s force range from fifty thousand to one hundred thousand.
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New ‘York
London
Pretoria
Builer
Barkly
Barkiv “East
Burghersdrop
War Office
Gatacre
French
Colony
Herald
Cape Colony
Transvaaiers
Joubert
Kansas City Mules Supplied to Britain for Boer War
Great Britain expands mule purchases from Kansas City for the Transvaal conflict. By December 19, 31,290 mules have shipped to South Africa, with 3,300 head bought in Kansas City for English use. The first shipment already reached the Transvaal, and mules are now harnessed to pull cannon and supply wagons.
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England
Kansas City
Great Britain
Transvaal
South Africa
S. M. Smith
Transvaaal
Fund for Boer War Widows and Orphans Opens
George W. Van Sicien of 141 Broadway starts a fund drive for widows and orphans left by the war with Britain. He urges national and sympathetic Americans to donate. Contributions will be receipted and sent to Co de Villers in Cape Town via the American fund. Pamphlets on the Transvaal war available for 6 cents with mail requests.
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New York
George W. van Sicien
Broadway
Great Britain
South African Republic
van Sielen
CO. de Villers
Cape Town
Transvaal
Peoria Hibernians Meet To Aid Boers Dec 29
The Order of Hibernians of Peoria calls a Friday evening meeting on December 29 to discuss actions aiding the Boers in their struggle against England. Subscription lists will be circulated to collect funds.
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Order of Hibernians‘of
Peoria
Union
Large East Auditoriun meeting for Afrikanders in Grand Rapids
A large, enthusiastic crowd gathered in Grand Rapids Auditorium under the United American Transvaal league. Mayor Perry presided as speakers voiced sympathy and hope for Afrikander victory while denouncing Great Britain. the program extended past midnight due to persistent applause.
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Grand Rapids
Midh
United American Transvaal League
Great Britain
Perry
Boers Sympathy Resolution Sparks Wide Petitions
In Washington on December 19, it was revealed that several senators received petitions with thousands of names urging passage of the Mason resolution in support of the Boers. Petitions came mainly from Nebraska and Ohio, with many states represented. They were presented by Senators Mason and referred. The senator noted that since his speech in favor of the Boers he has received 1,500 telegrams and letters of congratulations and encouragement.
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Washington
Mason
Nebraska
Ohio
War Office Silent on Tugela Crossing Report
London December 19 The war office declines to confirm or deny the Daily Mail story that Buller has crossed the Tugela and that Methuen’s communication has been cut, leaving the assertion unverified.
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London
War Office
Daily Mail
Buller
Tugela River
Methuen
Malting Merger and Labor Stand Claimed in Briefs
The Standard Malting company absorbs Minnesota Malting of Red Wing Minn and plans to double plank capacity while opposing the American Malting trust. The American Federation of Labor adopts a resolution against slavery within U S jurisdiction and vows accountability for supportive actions. Two Sayre Sayreinst students contest a Lexington Ky gridiron game, drawing attention as top local families back the squads. In Toronto a probate ruling awards the crown 5 percent of 900000 found in a late Detroit magnate’s Canadian deposits. London and Chicago probate decisions name executors and heirs in several estate matters. The National Lead company seeks a Missouri ouster as to anti trust violations, denying most charges despite chartered New Jersey incorporation and 30 million in capital.
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Standard Malting Company
Minnesota Malting Company
Red Wing
Minn
American Malting Company
Minnesota
American Federation of Labor
United States
Sayre ‘Instituté
McElhinney High’ School
Lexington
Doyle
Toronto
Thetate
Daniel. Scotten
Detroit
Justice Barnes
London
Mongay
George C. Smith
Chicago
Catherine_Coper
Angecddiells
Wational
St. Louis
Pointed Paragraphs on Despair and Society
A sequence of wry aphorisms on superstition, pride, and human folly. It contrasts male and female views on rest, marriage, and ambition with sharp quips about gossip, envy, and poverty. The piece ends noting the perils of borrowing versus the risks of ending Chicago Daily News.
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Chicago Daily News
Remarkable 17-Year-Old Admitted to Federal Bar
Miss Bessie Fleming of Pauls Valley Indian Territory at seventeen earns admission to the tactice law bar of the United States court for the northern district of the territory. She has studied Blackstone and Kent since age seven and prefers chasing a case to dancing.
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Bessie Fleming
Paul's Valley
Indian Territory
United States Court of the Northern District
Territoy
Wright murder trial defense rests with Dr. Fulliam
The Wright murder case defense rested with the physician Dr. J. D. Fulliam as expert witness. Dr. F. H. Little then rebutted, aiming to counter Fulliam’s claim that Wright’s mind was never sound and that he suffered epilepsy. The crowded Muscatine courtroom saw a wave of rebuttal witnesses, including those from the initial testimony.
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Muscatine
Wright
J. D. Fulliam
F. H. Little
Fulliam
Fifty-first Iowa regiment organized withThree companies
Des Moines reports Adjutant General Byers returning from southwest Iowa where three companies of the new Fifty-first Iowa regiment were mustered. Company D gains Captain William C. Metzger, First Lieutenant Fred P. Woodruff promoted. Captain C. H. Mount re-elected. Company E elections not held. Company B selects Captain James D. Baker, First Lieutenant John T. Posten, Second Lieutenant William A. Kelly.
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Des Moines
Byers
Iowa
Fifty-first Iowa
Knoxville
Shenandoah
Vallisca
William C. Metzger
Fred P. Woodruff
C. H. Mount
James D. Baker
John T. Posten
William A. Kelly
Iron ore quality improves in Waukon area
Des Moines reports Assistant State Geologist Bain states tests of Waukon Iowa iron ore show better mineral quality than earlier analyses. Decimals of phosphorus average 0.13 percent across 14 samples. ore ships on contracts over 50 percent metallic iron suitable for foundry pig manufacture and sells at a good price. If fuel and prices align, Bain says iron industry of notable size could develop in northeastern Iowa.
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Des Moines
Bain
Waukon
Iowa
Debate over convict labor and Anamosa twine plant
At a quarterly meeting the board of the state institutions discussed convict labor and a proposed half million dollar twine factory at Anamosa penitentiary. Most favored against the scheme citing harm to honest labor and unwarranted investment. Ex-Governor Larrabee noted prior inclination to favor the binding twine plant after Stillwater inquiries.
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Des
Moines
Anamosa
Hunter
Jones
Larrabee
Stillwater
Minn
Debaters Set for Iowa Wisconsin Inter-Society Match
Iowa City December reports the State University preparing for a home debate with Wisconsin. The question is should the United States encourage Merchant Marine via discriminating duties. Debaters chosen earlier face postponement due to resignations and new sides must be picked after holidays. The outcome impacts renewal of the Wisconsin agreement.
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Iowa City
State University
Badgers
Uto
Wisconsin
United States
Messrs. Geo. Fetcher
Jas. Burrus
H. A. McCafferie
M. M. Moulton
Fred Merrian
M. J. McCarthy
Grinnell Town College to Seek New President
Grinnell residents and trustees prepare for leadership change as President Gates plans to resign soon. The college will launch a search for a new president after the resignation is received by the trustees and community.
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promoted For Blood Purity
A Nebrask a man touts Hood's Sarsaparilla claiming six months of dyspepsia and impure blood were cured. A Pennsylvania resident also notes relief from skin eruptions after trying the tonic, describing it as a great leader in blood purifiers and a sunlit household aid.
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Hood’s .Sarsaparilla
Hood
Fos. S. Zauba
Genoa
Neb
W. &. Hudson
Natrona
Le Hoort’s Pills and Hood’s Sarsaparilla Claim Cure
An advertisement touts Le Hoort’s Pills as a non-irritating liver cure and the only cathartic to take with Hood’s Sarsaparilla. The copy emphasizes safe digestion and synergy with the tonic, urging readers to try the paired remedies.
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Hoort
Hood
President Faces Choice Between Iowa State And Wife
The Gates family plans to return to Colorado for the winter as Mrs. Gates health worsens. The president admits he must choose between staying at Iowa College or accompanying his wife, describing her as a noble woman who has helped his work.
Bank Loans Advancing in Des Moines
Iowa bankers and financial concerns sharpen farm loan rates with 6 and 6 1 2 percent now demanded, up from 40 percent acceptance. Demand for money matches supply for first time in two years, due to tighter eastern money market drawing cash out of Iowa.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Towa
Burglary at Fort Madison Rail Office Papers Loss
Burglars entered the St Louis Keokuk and Northwestern Railroad office in Fort Madison yesterday morning and took 134 dollars by opening the safe during the operator's temporary absence. An attempted robbery at the Santa Fe depot failed.
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Fort Madison
St. Louis,Keokuk and Northwestern Railroad Company
Santa Fe
Judge approves milling stock sale in Sioux City case
On December 19 Judge Shiras approved by the receiver the sale of 845 shares in the Sioux City Milling Co by the Sioux City National Bank receiver. The court granted leave to sell and ordered the sale to proceed. Stock valued at 50000 dollars was sold for that amount.
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Dubuque
Shiras
Sioux City
Sioux City National Bank
Fatally Kicked by a Horse in Albion Township
Harry Lentz a 17 year old son of a prominent Albion township farmer was killed when a horse kicked him in the stomach. The incident occurred in Marshall town on December 19.
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Marshall Town
Harry Lentz
Albion Township
Kendrick Surrenders: Bank Cashier Turns Himself In
Sioux City December 19 Kendrick Surrendered to officers after returning to City bank. The Citizen's Bank of Sioux Center Town had faced a default by its cashier.
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Kendrick
Sioux City
Citizen’s Bank of Sioux
Dogs Across Towns: Tales Of Pups And Quirks
A collage of odd dog anecdotes spans Belmont to Boston. A D A Washington canine terrifies callers, a Louisville house dog chews gum, and a Vienna scientist claims dogs laugh. Kidnapped dog sheltered by foxes in Lycoming County, while Kansas City Savoy Hotel uses a dog as bellboy. Mount Vernon woman dies after attack by a husband’s Great Dane. A Rock Rapids dog loves fishing, and three dogs never bark the Australian, Egyptian shepherd, and the Thibet lion headed breed. A Newfoundland guards a Boston warehouse, resisted entry by German guards to fight a fire.
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Belmont
Washington
Louisville
Vienna
Lycoming County
Mount Vernon
Rock Rapids, Jr
Boston
How the French President Lives at the Elysee
The Elysee life is simple and frugal with standard meals of 12 and 7, M. and Mme Lonche t sharing in a small dining room. M. Loubet maintains dignity of office, will return to Paris from Rambouillet and Montelimar, and plan a summer holiday and social duties for the exhibition year.
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the Elysee
Mme, Lonchet
M. Loubet
Paris
Rambouillet
Montelimar
Republic
Letters From Paris Hidden in Mail Package to Boston
About twenty letters found in a mail bundle sent to a Boston newspaper. Only five letters were addressed to places in the United States while one letter carried a Paris address and used as a drop letter.
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Paris
Boston
Wheat and corn market notes from New York trading
Markets by Telegraph report shows wheat receipts 104000 and 99000 for corn with easy trade and closing lower. May wheat opened 70 for 70 and closed 70 per cent. corn closed 32 cents. oats slow and lower. Receipts and shipments listed for flour wheat corn and oats with several price levels and no sales in some categories.
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Chicago
Wheat and market declines in Chicago trading report
December wheat traded weak with losses as Liverpool activity faltered and east coast demand softened. Corn and oats followed the downbeat trend with notable liquidation as elevator sellers and lighter exports reduced demand and prices.
Wheat and corn prices dip as options close steady in New York
New York reports futures mixed with wheat and corn slipping while oats hold, butter and cheese steady, eggs firm, and coffee options ending little changed. Spot numbers show No 2 red wheat around 75 to 72 cents, corn exports about 99 thousand bushels, oats steady, and sugar refined steady amid a thin global market backdrop.
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New York
Gornere
Uwe
Rio
Money on call and exchange rates in New York
New York on December 19 reports money on call ranging from 2 30 to 3 percent, last loan 2, ruling rate 6, and prime paper 514 6. Exchange easier with demand at 4387 4.8714 and 60 days at 4.81. Bar silver stands at 59 1/4?g.
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New, York
Chicago cattle and hog market prices drop slightly
Chicago reports cattle receipts near 4000 with steady to mixed figures. Beeves bring 4.25 to 7.30, cows 3.00 to 4.75, Texans 3.25 to 4.00, stockers 3.00 to 4.60. Hog receipts around 40000, generally lower with mixed 3.90 to 4.15, heavy 4.00 to 4.10, lights 3.90 to 4.10. Sheep receipts about 13000 steady to slow after yesterday’s decline, lambs 4.00 to 5.65.
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Chicago
Tears in the Rain as Tot Battles Umbrella Woe
A drenched little girl, dressed in summer finery, stands on a corner crying under an open umbrella. Pedestrians offer sympathy while an old lady gently questions her, learning the rain has ruined her fancy plans for a birthday or fete.
Generals Grobler Multitalented Orange Free State Leader
General Grobler of the Orange Free State is a versatile figure as a grain grower ostrich farmer stock raiser and diamond mine owner. At 36 he has long been an influential Volksraad member representing Philopolis shaping policy across agriculture mining and livestock sectors.
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Generals Grobler
Orange Free State
Volksraad
Philopolis
Local Markets and Prices for Fruits Vegetables and More
Local markets list extensive prices for potatoes onions beans cabbage and other produce from homegrown to Minnesota and Ohio origins. Includes poultry meats dairy eggs nuts fruits citrus and dried fruits with notes on game and venison laws and weather impacts on bear meat demand. Prices shown per bushel crate box ton and per pound with multiple varieties and sizes.
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Minnesota
Wisconsin
Rural court bribes husband in a divorce case
A rural justice of the peace, alerted by a whisper and faced with a hushed gelding of a bribe, fines a husband five dollars for bribery and one dollar fifty for wasting the court's time after discovering a six dollar stockin brace allegedly offered as payment.
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Sajid
To Cure La Grippe in Two Days Take Laxative
Advertises Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets as a cure for la grippe in two days. Claims all druggists refund money if it fails. Features E. W. Grove's signature on the watch box and a 25 cent price.
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E. W. Grove
Dust Particles In Air Measured Across Meeting Rooms
The study reports micro organisms in air at different heights and times, with counts from 185000 to 8500000 per cubic unit. Ground level showed fewer particles than near the ceiling, and a bunsen flame produced up to 80000000 particles per cubic centimeter. Aitkin notes night air may rival Britain’s population in particle count, while a cigarette adds about 4000000000 particles per puff.
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Gentleman’s Magazine
Sure Her Tooth Was Pulled Dentists Use Glass Trick
An uptown dentist recounted a case where a woman patient asked to have a tooth extracted. He examined the molar with a glass causing her jaw to feel broken, prompting a panic. After reassurance she learned the tooth remained, then allowed removal with unexpectedly little pain.
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New York World
Breathing Cave of Fork Range Stirs North Carolina Mystery
In the western North Carolina Fork range lies a cavern famed as the Breathing Gaya. A strong air current makes walking impossible in winter and summer, with odors from carcasses on inner walls. Spring air carries hair, bones, and claws, remnants of creatures drawn inside. Scientists have visited repeatedly, yet the mystery remains unresolved.
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North ‘Carolina
Fork Range
St. Louis‘Republic
His Hard Luck Story About an Eight Day Clock
A Chicago Tribune excerpt presents a humorous tale where Mr McSwat discovers his clock, wound by his wife for six years, was actually an eight day clock. He believed he wound it every morning. she claimed she wound it on other mornings, and the clock ran down when she forgot this Sunday.
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Miy
Chicago Tribune
His Blisplaced Preposition Novel Fragment
A fragment from a Cincinnati Tribune piece features a villain threateningly gnashed teeth and a wan beauty resisting his scheme. The cadences resemble pulp speech as the man claims to bring dust, while the woman counters with a confident, defiant reply.
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Cincinnati Tribone
Buck and Labor Proverb on Effort and Luck
The quotation contrasts luck and labor with Cobden noting luck lies in bed while labor rises at six with a pen and hammer. It emphasizes labor as the foundation of competence and character over passive reliance on fortune.
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Richard Cobden
A Consultation of Honor in Gil Blas
A fragment shows a character warned of threats and a question about how to respond when someone enters a room. The exchange ends with the guidance Sit down. from Gil Blas, reflecting a tense social scene.
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Rie
Higs
Gil Blas
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