Boers Halt British Advance In Bold Retreat
General Gatacre’s forces are ambushed and defeated as the British suffer exhaustion and limited gains. Methuen renews attacks with fresh losses reported, while Gatacre withdraws to strong positions near Molteno. Cabinet tensions loom in Cape Town amid war dispatches and scattered enemy casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methuen
Gatacre
Molteno
Bushman
Bloemfontein
Buntieh
Buller
Milner
War Office
London
Forentier-Walker
Cape Town
Huemans Hoek
Bsterkstroom
Sterkstroom
Forestier-Walker
Cape Tacre
Stormberg
General Wauchope Killed in Action
London reports from the War Office that General Wauchope was killed in action yesterday. Major General Andrew G. Wauchope, born 1836, entered the army in 1865 and held commands in the Ashanti, Egyptian, and Soudan campaigns, with four wounds recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
War Office
Forester Waller
Cape Town
Methur
Wauchope
Andrew G. Waurchope
Modder River and Colenso Dispatches Update
London reports from the War Office and Pretoria detail artillery battles at Modder River with 41 British prisoners, ongoing fighting at dawn, and continued bombardment. Dispatches describe the Colenso advance by Union brigade under General Barton with naval guns, while casualties rise and tempers flare for a Buller victory.
Faust Matinee Reprise with Annis Montague Turner as Marguerite
Following strong success the Faust matinee is repeated featuring Mrs Annis Montague Turner as Marguerite and the Hawaiian band. Proceeds aid school children with 50 cent reserved seats at Wallichols box office, last matinee by Boston Lyrica. Bonambula and Bellini opera offerings announced for Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annis Montague .Turner
Marguerite
Bellini
Gon Jambula
Wilness
Anina
Sleep Walker
Henry Hallam
Elvino
Insurgents on the Run Near Manila as Forces Advance
Dispatches from Manila report fifty naval and fifty army troops moved on the 10th, with General Young and staff following. Marsh searches Lepanto and Cayan areas, while Tino’s forces retreat under heavy losses. Key figures Aguinaldo and Mabini are referenced amid captures, surrenders, and prisoner releases.
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Manila
Ramy
Young
34Th
Pidding
Lacy
Marsh
Cavan
Lepanto
Inez
Third Cavalry
Concepcion
Aguinaldo
Benguet
Iain McCalla
Newark
Arma
Batchelder
Aparri
Batehilder
Inambella
Zamboanga
MacArthur
Bayambong
Mabini
Logan Not Murdered In San Francisco Inquiry Report
Col Long quartermaster in charge of army transportation reports to the Quar termaster General that Major John A Logan was not killed. He mails the investigation’s result, stating no official or positive evidence supports the claim. Capt Coulling’s ship remark is noted as from an irresponsible party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coulling
Extend Contract Labor Law Hawaii Territorial Government Bill
Washington December. Representative Hite of Miinola introduces a bill to establish a territorial form of government for Hawaii with a two house legislature and presidential appointee territorial governor. Sherman of New York pushes a Postmaster General contract with American Cable Company to send official messages to Hawaii, the Philippines, Japan for 66 years not to exceed 400000 dollars annually. Flynn of Oklahoma seeks more homestead lands for war participants and McRae of Arkansas would extend the contract labor law to Hawaii.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hite
Miinola
Hawaii
Sherman
New York
Philippines
Japan
Flynn
Oklahoma
Spain
McRae
Arkansas
Himwall
Athertons Return From Leisure Mainland Trip
Mr and Mrs Joseph B Atherton and two grandchildren arrived home after a leisurely trip to the Mainland. They left in the fall and visited friends from California to New England enjoying their time. A Mr aes by Jockel note mentions bus matters and a Chicago purchased automobile is on the way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph B. Atherton
Leasure
California
New England
Aes
Jockel
Chicago
California Eleven to Meet Indians on Christmas or New Year Day
Football report lists UC team set to clash with the Caritals Indians on a holiday date. scores include Chicago 17 and Centerville High School 0 with Wisconsin misreported as oiimouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of California
Caritals Indians
Chicago
Wissonsin Oiimouth
Centerville High School
Republicans Win Kentucky Governor and Ticket Victory
Kentucky report from December 8 notes official findings on the fate of noted figures. Taylor is named for Governor and the Republican ticket is declared elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Eg Bens
Enezeta
Taylor
Senator Allen Appointed to Fill Hayward Vacancy
Omaha December 13 Governor Poynter named ex Senator Allen to fill the senate vacancy created by the death of Senator Hayward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Omaha
Poynter
Hayward
General Wood Named Governor and Military Commander of Cuba
Gen Leonard Wood assigned as military commander of Cuba and Governor of the inland region with authority from Washington on December 18. The appointment elevates Wood to top civil and military oversight in the island territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood
Cuba
Washington
Leonard Wood
Inland
Landmark Honolulu Jewish sepulcher resolution eyed
Washington reports that a Senate resolution by Senator Clark of Wyoming proposes reserving a 119610 square foot tract on Nuuanu street Honolulu as an eternal burial site for Hawaiian Jews and royal family members buried there. The news mentions a funeral wreath for Vice President Hobart with orchids and silk ribbons reading Hawaii.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, Db
Congress
Senate
Clark
Wyoming
Nuuanu Street
Honolulu
Hobart
Coler
Prince David
Local and General News Update in Honolulu Occurrences
January Delineators and patterna at Mrs Hanna s Fort street in Honolulu. Messages say Lak wokelans to return mid next month. J D Spreckels sailed from San Francisco to Honolulu December. American Mary arrived from Hondutt a day early. Guardian William Savidgetis named for Mary Allee Porter with 12500 bond. Deposition of Alfred B on set for Harrigan and Magoon case. Captain Henri Berger and the Hawaiian band pleased audiences at Fount. Mott-Smith played cello in Levinsky play. Curtin to perform tonight in Mulberry Bend. Orpheum offers new program and Australian talent. Ket On Foundation donated 4000 pounds rice and 500 pounds beans to distressed Hawaiians. sale by Ki Chong at below rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Terna
Mary Allee Porter
Harrigan
Alfre B
Willows
Ruetelend
Henri Berger
Mat Mott-Smith
Hia
M. B. Curtia
Levinsky
Mulberry Bend
Tomortoning
Orpheum
Wald Association
Ki Chong
Supreme Court affirms Batate case against Cleghorn outcome
The Supreme Court confirms the Circuit Court decree in the Antone Phillips Batate case against A. Cleghorn. The administrator must pay $3478.14 into court. The opinion by Justice Ibis notes Cleghorne acted in good faith in transferring the estate to W. R. Castle. The court, with Justices Frear and Perry, did not hold a session today but will hear cases tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Antone Phillips Batate
Cleghorn
Circuit Court
Cleghorne
W. R. Castle
Castle
Ibis
Justice Frear
Perry
Judd
Independent Foresters elect new officers in Hawaii court
The Court Hawaii of Independent Foresters announces the election of officers including Ripley V. C. R. Pred. C. RG. L. Pearson as president and J. M. Way as treasurer. Other named members include B., Decker, Walker, Hilla, Me sohn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court Hawaii of Independent Foresters
Ene
Terrible Mine Accident in Carbondale Coal Mine
A damp explosion in tunnel No. 7 at Carbondale coal mines between 10 and 11 this morning leaves 33 miners dead as known and many others seriously or fatally injured. The incident occurred in Carbondale, Washington, and rescue efforts are underway with authorities investigating the blast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale, Wash
Carbondale
Lawless In Command Missing Vessel Colusa Sinking Fears Rise
The bark Colusa is believed lost at sea and long overdue, with Seattle seafarers largely giving up hope as of December. A wedding stationdry engraved cards embossing by Wichman is noted in the vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colusa
Seattle
Blacksmith Wanted Tomorrow at King Street Shop
A notice seeks a blacksmith to report to T. B. Slurray's King Street shop tomorrow morning for employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. B. Slurray
King Street
Colonial Sugar Refining Plans Rise as New Delaware Firm
The Herald reports plans for a new powerful sugar firm to challenge the Sugar Trust. Delaware incorporation papers show a capital of 190 million dollars for the Colonial Sugar Refining Company, with aims to operate in the United States and colonies including Cuba Puerto Rico and Hawaii. Executives deny ties to the Sugar Trust and hint at German and Wall Street banking involvement while delaying public announcement until legal details and incorporators are finalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
the Herald
American Sugar Refining Company
The
Sugar Trust
Ix Hoon
Btate
Delaware
F .O. Mathieson
Doscher
New York Sugar Refining Company
Weh Hie
Ques Thon
Cuba
Porto Rico
Hawaii
United States
Mathiewon
Glucove Sugar Refining Coureet
Chiwea
Colonial Sugar Refining Company
Haswaii
Chicago
Wolcott
Berlin
Cabinet Hands Out A Hint From The Scene
Cabinet meeting lasted nearly two and a half hours with all members present including Damon who plans to present his folio tomorrow and Lansing who resigned effective immediately. The government proposed a three member health board to study permanent sanitary conditions for Chinatowns and a land deal to widen Alamon road within two years. Samuel Damen, banking head and finance minister, is back from abroad and discusses emigration talks with Italy, while noting immigration is in abeyance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Demon
Lansing
Damon
McKinley
Italy
Board of Health
Alamoann Road
Hartwell
Samuel M. Damen
Bishop & Co
Pacific
Islands
United States
Europe
Washington
Taly
Islanga
London
Massachusetts
Hawaii
United States of America
Plague Case Improves as Recovery Seen for Ethel Johnson
Reports say Ethel Johnson's plague situation is much better with fair chances of recovery. Her case is no longer considered suspicious. A postmortem on the Japanese man who died last night cites heart disease as the cause. Freight bills not required. Chinese goods must be fumigated at Pacific Mall wharf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Johnson
Scaparone
Pera
Pacific Mall
Christmas decor and gifts delight the juvenile heart
A fragmentary notice describes holly berries and festive trees hung with gifts and colored lamps bringing joy to children. It mentions a throat and nose specialist and the Masonic Temple, though details are incomplete and unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Posay
Masonic Temple
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Gen
Baniee Methuen
Highland Brigade
Guarra
Highlands
Gordons
Kople
Modder
Serent
Modder River
Pretoria
Kimberley
Orange River
Cape Colony
Loaien
Wen
Westminster Gazette
England
Faust
Tilurth Deed—Aguivaldo
Stanley
Independent Foresters
Lawless
F, Wichman
Chinatown
Hamilton
Manufacturers’ Shoe Co
Fort St
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