Front line dispatchs lament Buller reverses in report
London reports a hurried dispatch on General Buller describing a failed river crossing at the Togela with heavy losses to British forces. It notes misjudged artillery support, the withdrawal of troops, and signals cabinet measures for reinforcements while detailing later casualty tallies and allied responses.
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London
Buller
Cours
Martin Hildtgard
Pretoria
Mafeking
Colesburg
Vealkop
Magerafontein
War Office
Royal Highlanders
Black Wh
Earl Beauchamp
New South Wales
South Africa
Lord Methuen
Modder River
Kimberley
Joe Slafeking Parrivon i
Crojun
Kuruman
Casviattion
Maxersfontein
Black Watch
Am Ie
Suller
Field Artillery
A. M. Goldie
J. Lchrieber
Dublin
A. H. Bacon
Aes Faileers
King Fusileers
Havea Artilery
Wield Artillery
Medical Corpa
Captaine NY
A Gootwin
J. F. Hadelit
A. W. Hon
Bt. Leger Jarvis
A. J. i W. F. Hoey
B. J. Beckley
Probyn
M. B. Lewin
J.B. BR. Brush
H. D. White Thompson
H. L Reed
F. A. G. Elton
W. N. Conmreve
N. G. Heygate
A. W. Gordon
A. B. Raycington
Brooke
Long H. Hunt
Lust
Ponsonby
Thornycrofts Mounted Infantry
Devonshire Regiment
Eanex Regiment
Royal Scots Fusiliers
Royal Artery
Duller
Dicputch
Tugele
Ba Lanmlowne
Chieveley
Togela
Hart
Hildyard
Lytleton
Connaught Rangers
I. G. Brooke
Mildyard
East Surrey
Colen- 80
Long
Schooffeld
Lord Dundonald
Bartons
Lesses
Berlin Reichstag Debate Defends Navy Policy
Germany remains neutral as Reichstag deputies argue over Budget Estimates. Radical leader Herr Hugo Richter defends the House against charges of failing to boost the Navy. The discussion touches on imperial speech in Hamburg and the need for responsible ministry.
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Germany
Berlin
Hugeno Richter
Hamburg
Bundenrath
Reichstag
Transvaal
Ee Ie
Flintshire in Port With 321 Mules Arrives San Francisco
The United States animal transport Flintshire from San Francisco arrived in port December 17 with 321 mules on board, the same number she started with. The stock arrived in good condition. This marks the first lot of animals shipped from San Praneiien without athoos.
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United States
San Francisco
San Praneiien
Brumby Ginking Wedding Stationery Engraved Cards
Fragmentary notice describes a wedding stationery firm PF Wichman offering engraved cards and embossing services. The legible bits reference Lieutenant and illness notes but lack clear dates or full context for a complete event report.
Komala Hilo Road Begun By Kohala and Hilo Railway
Construction on the Kohala and Hilo Railway has started near the Watakea river terminus. The line may hug the coast, staying close to the shoreline for much of its length, with Whitehouse as the road bed contractor.
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Kohala and
Hilo
Watakea
Manka
Whitehouse
Tribune
A Straw Lady Arrests Noted In Local Court
A report from the police court this forenoon notes Manuel Pasacno in custody on a common nuisance charge. Details describe straw mattress manufacture and a disturbance at about 10 o clock Sunday in the locality.
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Manuel Pasacno
Pasacho
Sunday Baseball Sparks Church Protests in Path Finder versus Watluku
On December 24 a church group condemns a Sunday morning baseball game between Path finder and Watluku players as a violation of the law. The piece notes indignation among churchgoers amid the controversy and public unrest over the event.
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Pathfinder
Recruits sent to Manila to fill unit shortages
Philippine military authorities shift ten divisions of men to Manila to fill a worn front. The push aims to replace losses and reinforce units severely under strength, with officials stating manpower gaps hinder operations and demand urgent action.
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Philippines
Manila
Recapture of Churchill Rumor Reaches Lourenco Marques
Rumor spreads that Mr Churchill, the man who recently escaped from Pretoria, has been captured near the halfway point between Pretoria and the Portuguese ferry at Delagoa Bay.
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Churchill
Lourenzo Marques
Delagoa Bay
Dec
Sit
Mr. Church
Fterfalboven
Alwat
Pretoria
Haynelden Oliver Wedding in Wailuku
Haynelden and Mra F H Haynelden of Lanal celebrated their silver wedding at home in Lahal na this Saturday evening. A large number of invitations were extended to a wide circle of friends.
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Haynelden Oliver
Wailuku
Dee
Mra
F H. Haynelden
Lanal
Lahalna
Trinds
Bishop & Co Changes Offices on Merchant and Bethel
The savings bank and Insurance department of Bishop & Co have moved. The savings bank now operates on Merchant street while the insurance office is located on Bethel street.
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Savings Bank and Insurance Department of
Bishop & Co
Savings Bank
Merchant Street
Insurance Office
Bethel Street
Fire destroys Judge Kalua's servant quarter in Wailuku
A wooden cottage at Judge Kalua’s premises in Wailuku burned last Sunday around 1 am. Three children slept nearby as residents tried to help with no fire engine available. The blaze destroyed the servants’ quarters and Judge Kalua’s private papers and dresses. Fire cause unknown but suspected incendiary. town residents call for water works and a fire engine.
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Wailuku
Dee
Judge Kalua
Waluk
Judge Kalun
Lahwing
Mrs. Kalun
Jmervants
Judge Kalia
Mine Kalua
Mina Agnes Kalua
Kali
Wattuku
Market Street
Chinatown
Honolulu
Waitaki
Kahului
Wailaku
Suit for injunction over Makas land dispute in Oahu island
Wing Chong Wai and Co file for relief and injunction against Margaret V Carter over a land parcel in Makas Koolauloa on Oahu. Complainants claim rent was refused as tenants alleged noncompliance with the agreement and forfeiture is alleged. case to be heard before Judge Perry.
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Wing Chong Wai & Co
Margaret V. Carter
Makas
Koolauloa
Judo Perry
Weddings on Maul and Walluku at Month End
A series of weddings announced for Maul and Walluku at month end includes Walter Lowrie and Mins Blanche Allen in Spreckelville, A H Landgraff and Minn Kuulla Max Eckardt of Walluku, Rev Wm Ault and Mise Hayselden, and Kobler the bookkeeper of Pioneer Mill with Misa Jonea of toma.
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Maul
Walluku
Walter Lowrie
Mins Blanche Allen
Spreckelaville
A. H. Landgraff
Paunee
Minn Kuulla Max Eckardt
Wm. Ault
Mise Hayselden
Death of C E Lake on Queen Street Sunday morning
Christopher Lake died from opium poisoning after reportedly taking prescribed pills for a chronic ailment. He was found near Queen Street and Richards Street Sunday morning as death followed due to an overdose. Dr Burgess notified police authorities.
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Cabes
Blague
Jon
Punchbow Street
Kawalahno Church
Dra “Beaparone
Garvin
C. E. Lake
Christopher Lake
Queen
Richards Stroet
Dr. Burgess
Lyrica at the Orpheum Season Opens in Two Weeks
The Lyrica troupe at the Orpheum announces a two week season with a forty member company and ten piece orchestra under joint leaders Jesare Haglewood and Glover. Manager J C Cohen and directors promise an operatic program with popular prices admission ten and seventy five cents boxed seats one dollar. Contingent on liberty of the company, the season may extend to a month.
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Orpheum
Moston
Jesare
Haglewood
Glover
J. C. Cohen
Prat
Sharp
Lyrics stay in Honolulu Draws Crowded Houses
Hilo today hosts a performance by the Lyrics company after their stay in Honolulu. Mr Curtis will pilot the show, and organizers hope the public will attend in strong numbers at the Orpheum.
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Hilo
Honolulu
Curtis
Orpheum Company
Ejectment Suit Filed Over Land In Hilo
Chas A Brown by attorney Magoon sues J B Spreckels Kumne Sang Chun Marta Niaw Ah Ping and J Cameron for unlawful possession of land in Hilo. Case to be heard before Judge Wilder. Papers reached Kingu Saturday for service on defendants.
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Chas
A. Brown
J. A. Magoon
J. BD. Spreckels Brea
Kumne
Sang Chun
Marta Niaw
Ah Ping
J. Cameron
Hilo
Wilder
Preston and Howard wed in Keengmoku Street home
Howard Preston Mikedith A Preston of Loa An melen and George C Howard of this jetty were married at Dr and Mrs A B Nichols home on Keengmoku Street. Rev W M Kipcard officiated in a pink and white decorated parlor. A sixteen guest wedding dinner followed before the couple departed for the Hawaiian Hotel for their wedding night and a honeymoon trip to haa.
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Howard Preston
Mikedith A. Preston
Loa Anmelen
George C. Howard
Mra A. B. Nichols
Keengmoku Street
Wm. M. Kipcard
Central Union Church
Haa
Death of Captain Christian at Queen's Hospital
Captain Christian, Diamond Head Lighthouse keeper and Denmark native aged 61, died of cerebral hemorrhage at Queen's Hospital Sunday after suffering paralysis and total blindness since Saturday. He leaves children Mrs Cunningham, Mrs Mamie Christian, Mrs John Taylor, Alfred Christian, and John Christian.
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Captain Christian
Christian
Diamond Head Halthouse
Queen's Hospital
Denmark
Mra
Cunningham
Mins
Mamie Christan
John Taylor
Alert Christian
John Christian
Maiden Thwaitian Given Three Months Hard Labor
Maiteha a young Thwailan was sentenced by Judge Wilcox to three months hard labor for malicious injury after stealing a horse and bridle from a Japanese person and keeping them for a day and a half. He pleaded guilty and claimed he wanted a ride. The judge noted his fondness for riding and said he would have an opportunity to ride to and from work within the prison gang.
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Maiteha
Judge Wilcox
Maikeha
Police Station Feast Brings Record Weekend Arrests
A scrambled account notes a large number of arrests Saturday and Sunday as the police station held a well attended event. The narrative mentions officers and others receiving portions of the feast, with a luau served in the lower hallways.
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Wenlintua
Marahal Brown
Lourse
Plague On Indian Fireman Aboard Ballarat Arrives
The Peninsular and Oriental steamer Ballarat arrived in Plymouth from Calcutta via London with one native Indian fireman aboard showing plague symptoms.
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Plymouth
England
Ballarat
Calcutta
London
Plague Cane Moves From Pawaena to Kewalo Area
A cane of plague reported this morning is now located at Ke walo Pawaa about a mile from the Pawan residence district. The path of infection appears to have shifted from Pawaena to the Kewalo area. Public health officials urge caution and monitor surrounding neighborhoods for any signs.
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Pawaa
Pawaena
Kewalo
Pawan
Grover Cleveland Confined by Rheumatism at Home
The ailing former president Grover Cleveland remains at his residence with rheumatic attack. Dr Poway, a specialist for brain and nerve diseases and catarrh, attends him. Mrs Wall treated Embee Co No 1 boys to Christmas delicacies yesterday and the boys express thanks.
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Cleveland I
Grover Cleveland
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