Butler’s Dispatches Stir War Over Boer Strength
London reports a storm over General Butler's early warnings to Britain about the Boers. He warned of Boer arms and numbers, but his dispatches were suppressed. MPs may demand their publication. questions arise if he was a traitor or martyr in a turbulent war context.
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New York
The
Herald
London
William Butler
Butler
Kruger
Intelligence Department
General Butler
Commons
Dreyfus
Bristol
Public debate over Boer strength misinforming the public
In a discussion about military intelligence a figure argued the intelligence department favored over the chief of the South African forces. Another tied the issue to Lord Wolseley’s recent speech claiming the Boers’ strength was overstated. The public asks who deceived them.
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Intelligence Department
Lord Wolseley
Lost Eskimo Tribe on Hudson Bay Island Found
Washington reports a fragmentary discovery of an isolated Eskimo community on Southampton Island in Hudson Bay. The tribe, cut off for centuries, builds houses from whale skulls, relies on whale and seal subsistence, and uses a stone lamp for light and heat.
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Washington
American Museum of Natural History
Hudson Bay
Southampton Island
Maine
Franz Bozs
New York
Museum of Natural History
Moody funeral held at Northfield Great Concourse
The funeral for the late D. L. Moody was conducted at Northfield Great Concourse with large attendance. Mr Sankey served as pallbearer and Rev. Dr. Schofield delivered the eloquent eulogy.
Restored to the Father. Moody funeral in East Northfield
Dwight L. Moody's funeral in East Northfield Mass featured a large congregation, eulogies by Dr Scofield and Rev Torrey, and a procession of students. Pallbearers included Rev Torrey and Rev Neidham, with a service at the Congregational church and burial at Round Top. The eulogies praised Moody's sincerity, faith, and public work.
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East Northfield
Mass
Dwight L. Moody
Congregational Church
Mr. Moody
I. Scofield
D. D
A. Torrey
Moody Bible Institute
Chicago
Moody
Dr. Scofield
Mr. Torrey
Tra D. Shankey
Geo. C. Stebbins
Brooklyn
R. C. Morse
W. McWilliams
New York
W. J. Herdman
Geo. C. Neidham
Philadelphia
Schofield
C. J. Schofield
Evangelist
New England
Christ
Schone
Stoody
R. G. Weston
Crozier Theological Seminary
Chester, Pa
A. T. Pierson
N. Y
Bishop Mallalleu
Boston
J. W. Chapman
Round Top
Jesus
Lake Township News Teems With Holiday Arrivals and Events
Corn husking nears completion as families travel for the holidays in Lake Township. William and Mrs Felger journey to Life Ohio to visit George Beaty, joined by Turnbulls from Fort Wayne. The Lake Center Union Sunday school plans six‑month officers election. John and Will Colter return from Fort Wayne Business College for holidays. A stylish wedding looms nearby amid St John’s Lutheran Christmas entertainment success. Edward Felger, inventor of a sled, contemplates patent, while Maud Colter returns from school. Ivo Felger, at St Joseph hospital for appendicitis and abscess, recovers. Jacob Felger, Capital University student, visits home. Felger preaches Christmas sermon with cousin Henry Felger. Lena Kuehnert and Charles Hilderland wed, with well wishes for a peaceful life.
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William Felger
Lake Township
Ohio
John
Will Colter
Fort Wayne
Schoo]l
Ivo Felger
St. Joseph Hospital
William Rockhill
Arcola
Jacob Felger
Capital University
Columbus
Hubler Union Chapel Christmas Tree Draws Crowd
Christmas tree at Hubler Union Chapel drew an estimated two hundred attendees. The anti hunting club will meet at Scarlett's schoolhouse Saturday night January 6 1900. Henry Fortmier plans to start a butchering business after buying a knife and equipment. Peter Hubler remains ill and Sunday school is offered at 3 pm.
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Scarlett
William Kruse
Michigan
Henry Fortmier
Peter Hubler
Blind pool tale from a New Orleans broker
A New Orleans broker recalls a single blind pool he was drawn into by a prominent eccentric. A man entered, demanded 6000 dollars, and left after stuffing his hat with checks and currency. The broker, shaken, kept the incident in mind as his memory of the event lingered.
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New Orleans
Do You Skate Barney & Berry Skates Offer
Mutual admiration grows as skaters praise the Barney and Berry skates with easy glide motion. The store boasts a varied stock of up-to-date club skates, finely tempered steel, easy adjustment, and secure fit. Prices start as low as 50c. Special note: Stewart Steel Range giveaway on February 1, 1900. Ask for details at the store.
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Barney & Berry
Stewart
Sensible Christmas Presents for Furniture Gifts
A promotional message urges husbands to invest in furniture as lasting gifts, describing items like a bedroom suite, sideboard, bookcase, and secretary. It offers two options for choosing: deposit funds and let wife select later, or choose now and exchange after Christmas for a preferred style. It lists many “Sensible Christmas Present” items from sideboard to dining chairs and decor.
Pool Gambling and a $9100 Windfall Tale
A New Orleans Times-Democrat item recounts a blind pool venture ending with a $9100 windfall to the narrator. The partner returns with the check, cryptically saying it is the narrator’s share, leaving the origin of the funds unexplained and the narrator relieved to be done with another gambling scheme.
Home Telephone company to open New Year's day offices
The Home Telephone company through its manager W L Moeller ing announces offices and exchanges will be open to the public on New Year s day. Between hours to be announced, people may be admitted to the department where operators connect subscribers. This has been the company s annual custom and a popular innovation.
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The
Home Telephone Company
W. L. Moellering
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Elijah
Daniel
Paul
Augustine
Luther
Wesley
Finney
Hubler Union Chapel
Fort Wanya
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