British Offensive Pressure Near Ladysmith Amid Boer Moves
London reports indicate General Clery may attempt relief of Ladysmith this week as Boer forces fortify near the Satcourt region and General Joubert moves south to counter any British advance. A small skirmish at Willow Grange yielded no material result, while strikes around Extcourt show the Boers probing exits from the town.
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London
South Africa
Clery
Ladysmith
Satcourt
Joubert
Etcourt
Willow Grange
Extcourt
Thorneycroft
Eatcourt
Ladysmith Battle Report From Astcourt Details Heavy Action
A Ladysmith battle reported from Astcourt on November 16 lasted from daybreak to 2 PM with many Boers killed and prisoners taken. British losses described as light. A second battle the next day is claimed to be the heaviest yet, with Boer dead counted in hundreds while British casualties were comparatively small.
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London
Astcourt
Ladysmith
Wednesay
Humbeda
Dutch allies press Estcourt defense amid Boer maneuvers
London dispatches report Dutch forces concentrating around Estcourt as Boers attempt a last minute action. British naval guns and field artillery bolster defenses while censorship lifts on Kimberley relief orders and frontier reports. Military observers note Boers delaying attack, while reinforcements move to East London and the Orange River area.
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New York
Tribune
London
Eatcourt
War Office
Free State Caidera
Hildyard
Estcourt
Glencoe
Feld Artil
Lower Natal
Betcourt
Free State
East London
Kim Derby
Lord Methuen
Kimberley
Orange River
Lucky Fortyfourth Transport From Puebla Arrives
The Hancock and City of Puebla ships arrived from San Francisco with the 44th Regiment aboard. 975 men and 36 officers served on the Hancock, while the Puebla carried 685 enlisted and 26 officers. Major Hale and Colonel McCleenand commanded detachments, with officers named throughout. The voyage took seven days and thirteen hours. Minister Young answered questions on government appropriations and progress, indicating most current expenses are authorized and work will continue, with a few items awaiting March 1 completion.
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Hancock
Ie Ie
Puebla
San Francisco
Tatentry
U. V
Fort Leavenworth
Kansas
Br. J. McCleonand
44Th
Shatter
Bantingo
Beatt Ce
Lee
Hale
20Th Infantry Regulara
Mao
Merritt
Parin
Wagner
Manila
McCleenand
Col. Bocott
McCoy
M. C. Rayson
H. Mould
M. H. Barry
T. 'T. Jackson
Lippitt
E. A. Smart
H.C. Hale
H. C. Hale
A. L. Wagner
Curtis
Duncan
Prescott
Evans
Dengler
Levack
Sutherland
Buchat _ all
Galve
Andrews
Canon
Swi
Ga ‘A Pickett, M. B. Curry
Hawell
C. I. Furbuah
L. P. Smith
Alexander Young
Young
Lanning
Richards Reception Invitations For Hawaiian Named Home
Mr and Mrs Theo Richards issue invitations to a Dec 1 reception at their home from 8 to 10 PM. Guests are asked to bring a Hawaiian name for the new home and read a bilingual note inviting a Makos taua home with blessings and a mahalo for the evening.
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Theo, Richards
Theodore Richards
Hawaii
Dutch Justice farce delights full house at Orpheidam
The Orpheum hosted a lively performance last night with the whirligig of Dutch Justice. Dreyfuss and Hearde drew laughs with a hula burlesque while The Mimes Llewelyn offered sweet duets and Hadith Fletcher sang. Flying Bush and Musical Fletcher showcased new business acts to roaring applause.
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Dreyfuss and
Hearde
Llewelyn
Hadith Fletcher
Flying Bush
Musical Fletcher
Great Clemente Fair at Guild of St Clement's
A fair to benefit the Guild of St Clement's will be held at Mra Gullick's place on Saturday with a morning to evening program. Attendees can bid on dolls needlework silver items and other useful goods. Admission 25 cents.
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Guild of St Clement's
Noted Educator Dead In Montreal
Montreal November 20. Dawson, a noted educator and former principal, dies after long service. He led Meal loge school and was respected for his logistical oversight and teaching.
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Montreal
Wee Dawson
Meal Loge
Heedless Driving Causes Minor Carriage Crash on King Street
An Alex Isenberg carriage driver, in a rush to reach his master at the office, collided with a street car and a Portuguese brake driver named Joe Francisco near the Executive Building. Both vehicles toppled. occupants were thrown out but only minor injuries and brake damage were reported.
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Alex. Isenberg
King Street
Joe Francisco
Native Sailor Drowned at Honomu on Hawaii Steamer Crew
Native sailor David Kaal of the steamer Hawaii drowned at Honomu on November 28 while casting loose tie stern lines from the buoy. A blind roller capsized the boat, throwing Kaal into water above his waist. Undertow and rocks then pulled him under as his crewmates returned to the ship. one man was severely injured and brought to Queens Hospital.
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David Kaal
Hawaii
Honomu
Kaal
Sono
Queens Hospital
McKinley Promises Equality for Hawaiian Natives
In Washington President McKinley received Hawaiian pastors with courtesy and pledged that their people in Hawaii would receive equal rights with others. He assured there would be no injustice toward the natives and said he would ensure fair treatment.
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Washington
President McKinley
McKinley
White House
Interia
Hawaiian Islands
New Jail Plans For Honolulu Propose Massive Enclosure
Fragmentary war dispatches describe the Philippines campaign as General Lawton and General Young push cavalry across towns amid tropical rains and river fords. Honolulu officials, under Attorney General Cooper, unveil plans for a modern jail on the Kawa site with a 18 foot wall, four corner guards, four two story wings, basements for store rooms and dungeons, and cell blocks connected by corridors. The facility aims to house inmates with centralized warden offices and up-to-date safety features, awaiting legislative approval and cost estimates.
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Manila
Lawton
San Jose
Young
Samuel M. Awigert
Cavary
Frupeo
Dagupan
Lana
Nueva Viecaya
Otis
Admiral Watson
J. Gilmore
United States
Yorktown
Tarlac
Lieut
Gilmore
General Bates
Halabac
Borneo
Kawa
Cooper
Traphagen
Marshal Brown
Honolulu
Twilet Road
Mauka
Waikiki
Ewa
Jallora
To Adopt Wireless Telegraphy from Navy Board Report
The Times Herail mine notes a special Navy board found Marcon wireless telegraphy suited for all vessels. Admiral Bradford announced the board's conclusions and a recommended trial in the Navy after tests on the New York and Massachusetts.
The Emperor Arrives in Portsmouth Harbor
The German Imperial yacht Hohenzollern entered Portsmouth harbor at 10:15 a m. The Emperor and Empress with two sons landed at 10:30 a m. They were greeted by the Duke of Connaught in Germant Niasar regiment uniform and by court dignitaries amid salutes from warships and forts.
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Portsmouth
England
Hohensollern
Duke of Connaught
Germat Niasar
Honorhey
Wireless Telegram Company Plan Reported in New York
George G. Ariban, Philadelphia attorney and counsel for the Wireless Telegram and Telephone Company, arrived in New York and announced plans to apply for a charter next Tuesday. He stated the proposed stock would total 12,000,000, to be held by New York, Chicago, and Philadelphia capitalists.
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New York
George 3. Aribam
Philadelphia
Wireless Telegram and Telephone Company
Chicago
King Street Accident Involving Japanese Driver
The Japanese driver under Judge Wilcox claims his tramcar collided with him on King Street from Palama, tipping his vehicle. He asserts the tramcar, moving in the same direction, did not stop and kept going. The incident is to be tried before Judge Peterson.
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King Street
Trust Deed From Hawaiian Co To Union Trust Co
The trust deed for 2 500 000 dollars from Hawaiian Commercial and Sugar Co to Union Trust Co of San Francisco was received here via the Dome and fled with the registrar. The deed of trust is described as one of the most rigid documents of its kind ever executed in San Francisco.
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Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar Co
Union Trust Co
San Francisco
Lady Salisbury Dies in London After Long Illness
Lady Salisbury wife of the Premier passes away in London after a prolonged illness. She was the daughter of the late Sir Edward Hall and was married to the Marquis in 1872.
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London
Salis
Siferng &Ly
Batteries to Leave for Manila Action
The two batteries of the 6th Artillery and A company are ordered to Manila and will sail from the harbor tomorrow afternoon aboard the Benmohr.
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6Th Artillery
Manila
Hawaiian schooner arrives in Montevideo with mutinous crew
The State Department reports to Washington that a Hawaiian schooner reached Montevideo with an unnamed crew mutiny. The cable from the U S Consul there provides the information.
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Washington
State Department
United States
Montevideo
Glyon
Wagray CA Hmbossing Wedding Stationery Cards
A concise notice for wedding stationery from Wichman features embossing options for 4H and female clients. The item highlights custom cards and press finishes offered by Wagray in California.
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Wichman
Irregular Sugar Product Notes From Market OCR
A fragmented OCR note lists molasses sugar and various forms of sugar. It mentions powdered sugar at five cents, granulated at three to sixteen, and notes on crushed 3 OH sugar. No clear event or full details emerge beyond itemized types and prices.
Girofle-Girofa Tonight in a Famous Comedy Opera
Girofle-Girofa, a famous comedy opera, comes to town with Josephine Stanton singing the dual roles Girofe-Girofta. The cast includes Meners Hallam Mender son Rogers Rockwell McNeill and the company. Choral strength is billed as superlative with Thanksgiving Chimes of Normandy Martha and a Saturday matinee for children followed by the big Merry War military production.
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Girofle-Girofa
Farve
Misa Josephine Stanton
Girofe-Girofta
Meners
Hallam
Menderson
Rogers
Rockwell
McNeill
Chimes
Normandy
Martha
Great Vigor of the Queen in London Speech
London reports Queen Victoria’s renewed vigor after a taxing Bristol journey from Scotland. Her brief, pointed speeches move the nation and dismiss retirement rumors, with attention turning to tonight’s Historical Society meeting.
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London
Queen Victoria
Bristol
Scotland
Prince of Wales
Damon Still in Office as Hawaiian Finance Chief
Washington November 17 The President refuses to accept the resignation of Mr Damon Ha waii s minister of finance and he will remain in office at least until Congress provides a government for the Hawaiian islands Damons resignation was tendered while he was in Italy seeking Italian laborers emigration for planters and capitalists but he has since severed ties with the organization making the earlier reason for acceptance invalid.
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Washington
Damon
Ha ‘Wailai
Congress
Hawaiian Islands
Italy
Hawaii
Prohibition in Hawaii Moves at Federal Level
Washington reports the National Woman's Christian Temperance Union led by Mrs Margaret Dye Iol Lis met President McKinley to present a memorial opposing liquor sales gambling and opium in the Hawaiian Islands. The President gave careful attention and urged meeting with Senators Morgan Cullom and the Hawaii committee on new legislation.
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Washington
National Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Margaret Dye
Department of Legislation
McKinley Mia
Ellie
National Woman's Christian Temperancs Union
Hawaiian Islands
Morgan Fa Cullom
Committee On
Hawa
Thin Wes & Sweet
Islands Exhibit in Paris for 1900 Paris Exposition
Chicago reports Secretary of State Hay informed Commissioner General Peck that Pacific and Atlantic islands acquired after the Spanish American War will join the American exhibit at the Paris Exposition in 1900. The displays will symbolize the islands products.
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Chicago
Hay
Peck
Pacific
United States
Major McCoy Returns to Honolulu After Year as Colonel
Major McCoy, of the ith Regiment, was seen aboard the Han cock with the Colorado Regiment and an ith Lieutenant colonel later acting as colonel for about twelve months. He is well known to many people in Honolulu who greet his return with pleasure.
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McCoy
Ith
Hancock
Colorado Regiment
Honolul
Death of Henry Poor
Henry Poor died at 6 o clock this morning after a lingering illness lasting several months. He leaves a mother Mrs Bash two brothers and a sister to mourn his death. One brother Charles Poor is now in the States. The funeral will be from the undertaking parlors of B A Williams at 3 o clock tomorrow afternoon. All friends are invited to attend.
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Henry Poor
Mra. Bash
Charles Poor
States
B.A. Williams
Boundary Settled in Yokohama Dispute Crisis
A special dispatch from Yokohama reports details of a frontier delimitation agreement amid tensions involving the Kerang Chava Fant tas and figures including Bye and Bary. The note references Hono dineates and the Masonio Temple as part of the regional proceedings.
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Chicago
Vn ‘Tribune
Yokohama
Ttn
Osey
Bye
Bary
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Britain
the Lucky Forty
Pourta
City of
Questlors
Middle West
Hom ' Burs
Ts Moers
The
Orhpeum
Gt. Clemente Fair
Philippines
Wébels
Wireless Telegraph Project
Bale
Lady Galibbury
Girofle
Girofla
the Historical Society
Paris
Major McCoy
Hamilton, Brown Shoe CO
Manufacturers’ Shoe Co
Fort St
Gig
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