Modder River Fight Detailed With British Losses
London reports the Modder River engagement being the severest of the campaign. British units including Coldstream Guards Scots Guards Grenadier Guards and other regiments faced heavy Boer fire for nearly fourteen hours. The article notes intense artillery exchanges sharp shooters along the riverbank and a brutal casualty toll as British troops pressed forward.
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London
Dee. G
Chroncle
Modder River
Coldstream Guards
Scots Guards
Grenadier Guards
Northumberland Fusiliers
Yorkshire Light Infantry
The
Kings Own
North Lancashire Regiment
Ninth Lancers
Mounted Infantry
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
Princess Louise
Wauchope
Daypreais
Highlanders struggle through Modder River fire
London dispatch describes a brutal day at Modder River where Scots Guards and Highlanders faced sustained en filading fire. Officers and Coldstream Guardsmen led a river crossing under heavy shelling, with heroic river crossings and a costly retreat as the Boers withdrew at night.
Fire kills ten horses at Edingburg livery barn
Edingburg Indiana December 5 Fire destroyed the livery barn owned by W J Parrish and G G Arnison and ten horses with a large quantity of hay and feed were burned.
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Edingburg
Ind
W. J. Parrish
G. G. Arnison
Macrum Fired as Pretoria Consul Replacement Announced
Adelbert S Hay, of New Hampshire, is appointed consul at Pretoria, South African Republic, on December 2 1809, replacing Charles Everson Macrum who appears to have lost the post. Hay cannot depart for Pretoria until next week, while Macrum is on authorized leave.
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Canaus
Pretoria
Washington
Adelbert Hay
State Department
Hay
Adelbert S. Hay
New Hampshire
Charles Everson Macrum
United States
South African Republic
Macrum
Killed by His Own Son in Wisconsin Home
Baraboo Wisconsin December five Alfred Richardson was killed at his La Valle home when his son fired a loaded Winchester as Richardson faced away. He died at seven o clock. In Oshkosh Anton Rickmeyer fell from a hay mow and was impaled on a pitchfork, injuring his leg. In Walworth Miss Bettie Rhier’s horse reared at a railway crossing, killing the horse and wrecking the buggy. she was uninjured.
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Baraboo
Wis
Alfred Richardson
la Valle
Richardson
Oshkosh
Dee
Anton Rickmeyer
Walworth
First National Bank of Benton Harbor Pays 100 Percent
The comptroller of the currency declares a sixth dividend of 20 percent for creditors of the First National Bank of Benton Harbor Michigan, bringing totals to 100 percent on proved claims of 81 243 31 dollars. An interest dividend may follow before the trust closes.
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Washington
First National Bank
Benton Harbor
Mich
Missed It by 5600 Feet in Bayfield Bond Vote
Bayfield Wisconsin December 5 192? The 30000 off county bonds for a Bayfield railway expired at midnight last Thursday as the track lay within 500 feet of the planned end. The company pushed to complete the line but faced hours of delay. A fight to prevent county bond issues is anticipated.
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Bayfield
Wis
Bayfield Railway
Burnham Tiana Munger Dry Goods Raises Wages
Kansas City dispatch reports the Burnham Tiana Munger Dry Goods company lifted wages for about 800 factory workers by 5 to 12 1 4 percent. The increase takes effect immediately and runs through the winter, reflecting a broad wage boost.
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Kansas City
Burnham, Tiana, Munger Dry Goods Company
Boers War Rumors and Navy Plans Highlight 1900s Wire
Theodore Lehreiner cites 1882 Boer origins while Secretary Long urges building eighteen new battleships. A slot machine is seized in Cottage Grove Wisconsin temperance saloon. Ambassador White seeks transfer from Berlin amid criticism of pro Germany stance. A Chicago painter Max Bier cites marital strain for poisoning his wife and mother in law. Telegraph exchanges between New York and Chicago set a 63000 word hour rate. A six year old boy locked in his father’s saloon vault in Chicago is freed after more than two hours. Maracaibo falls under Hernandist control after a sixteen hour fight. James McDowell, Bloomingon, IL, ally of General Logan, dies in Washington at 50. Milton Oppenheimer, 16, vanishes from New York home, ransom feared. Mrs Ida Washburn prays with two boys at Lincoln Park lagoon when police intervene to prevent self harm.
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Theodore Lehreiner
Olive
Long
Cottage Grove
Wis
Ambassador White
Berlin
Germany
Max Bier
Chicago
New York
Pollak-Virag
Harry Silver
Mgr
Leon Bouland
Reform Catholi Church of America
Domann
Cuba
Maracaibo
Zulia
Venezuela
James McDowell
Bloomington
Ills
Washington
General Logan
Milton Oppenheimer
Ida Washburn
Lincoln Park
Young after Aguinaldo near Benguet mountain pass
An Associated Press dispatch from Dagupan reports General Young aims to trap Aguinaldo in Benguet pass with reinforced Third Cavalry. Hood drives insurgents from Ildefonso. several killed and two Americans wounded. American troops leave Hamapacan bound for Tagudin, finding 600 rebels evacuated. Villagers greet troops. prisoners possibly moved to Lepanto.
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Hood
San Miguel
Ildefonso
Associated Press
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Young
Aguinaldo
Benguet
Third Cavalry
Hamapacan
Province of
Union
Tagudin
Mocos
Tino
Chilmore
Lepanto
Kentucky Board Certifies statewide canvass results
The Kentucky election board in Frankfort canvassed 51 counties out of 110 and reported Goebel leading with 774 164 votes to Taylor 68 978 after delays over five contested counties Christian Fleming Green Harlan and Harrison. A 11 80 a m session with Secretary of State Finley present proceeded without incident. Mayor DeHoney swore in sixty extra police due to crowding from court day and campaign openings.
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Frankfort
Why
Kentucky State Board of Election Commissioners
Goebel
Taylor
Christian
Fleming
Green
Harlan
Harrison
Finley
Justice Pryor
State Supreme Court
W. Blifis
C. B. Poyntz
DeHoney
Milwaukee Invites Admiral Dewey After Chicago Visit
The Milwaukee common council judiciary committee offered a resolution that passed unanimously inviting Admiral Dewey to visit Milwaukee immediately after his Chicago trip in May next. The action replaces the mayor's earlier invitation and extends a cordial welcome from the city.
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Admiral Dewey
Milwaukee
Judiciary Committee
the Common Council
Rose
Chicago
Erne O' Brien Fight Ends In Draw In NYC
The Irne and O'Brien bout in New York last night ended after twenty five rounds with a draw. O'Brien scored three knockdowns while Irne had none.
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Erne O' Brien
New York
Irne
O’brien
O'Brien
Not a Candidate for Governor in Pontiac Ill
G C Strawn of Pontiac said he is not a candidate for governor on the Republican ticket and will not be. Burns knocked out McConnell in welterweight bout in St Louis, eighth round. Death of U S Judge Woolson of Des Moines after several weeks illness.
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Pontiac
Ill
G. C. Strawn
St. Louis
McConnell
Burns
Des Moines
Woolson
United States District Court
Markets report on Chicago hogs cattle and sheep prices
Hogs receipts estimated at 35 000 with bids from 3 69 to 4 07 for heavy packing. Cattle receipts about 19 000 with Christmas beeves at 7 10 to 7 30 and western steers up to 6 25. Sheep receipts around 20 000 with westerns 2 20 to 4 50 and lambs 4 00 to 5 55. Milwaukee grains show no strong shifts with No 1 northern wheat around 65 cents and oats easing.
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Chicago
Texas
Milwaukee
Chicago Board of Trade
Burbanks
Hebrons
Illinois
Sulphur Fumigation Reported Fights Potato Scab Early
A Kansas correspondent recounts using sulphur on fresh seed potatoes after New Jersey tests showed reduced scale and improved keeping quality. In a sealed cold storage room he fumigated 400 bushels, noting sprouts died on one variety but others delayed, while scab germs were destroyed and the crop yielded clean, early plants. He warns against selling questionable seed.
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New Jersey
Kansas
New Yorker
Allen
Fife
Alfalfa Testa In Utah Seeks Best Cutting Time
Analysis from Utah suggests cutting alfalfa at first bloom yields the most feed value with average beef product of 705.01 pounds per acre. Comparisons show timothy, red clover, and shredded corn fodder require far more input for the same weight. Fall plowing remains the recommended method to curb white grub damage per Ohio station data. Seed shortages loom for several vegetables as U S seedsmen report scarce availability and high prices. Silage proves a safe roughage option for horses when introduced gradually. Broom corn price trends anticipated to raise broom costs.
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Utah
Ohio
United States
Gaardenning
England
The Gray Mare and the Burden on Women
A farmer and son drive to market with a steady gray mare and a fractious black horse. When the black horse balks, the father says to lay the load on the old gray. The tale links the saying to women’s drudgery and promotes Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery and Pleasant Pellets as remedies for weakness and constipation.
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Dr. Pierce
Pierce
Quiet Meteor Fragments Spark Distant Sky Mockery
A faint streak from the Lion constellation was seen crossing the sky. A distant constellation teased back, prompting a playful exchange. The passage hints at early notions of grammar and gender agreement before Latin grammar existed.
It Hits the Spot It Hurts No More with Foley Honey and Tar
An advertisement asserts Foley's Honey and Tar relieves sore throat and chest congestion during a severe cold. It promises immediate relief and a soothing healing feeling, with a guarantee to satisfy.
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Foley
H. J. Moogk
W. F. Jungkunz
New Antiseptic for Laundries Promises Sterilization
A trade journal notes a formaldehyde based antiseptic for laundering garments to curb contagion. Reports say many fear kidney disease deemed incurable yet struggle with health while some seek Foley's Kidney Cure for relief. Embroidery innovation from Madagascar queen attracts dressmakers, while Chamberlains Pain Balm eases chest pains and may avert pneumonia. Emmert & Burrell sell the remedy.
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Foley
H. J. Moogh
W. F. Jungkunz
Chamberlain
Emmert & Burrell
German physiologist defends sugars as wholesome food
A German physiologist questions the common belief that sugars injure the stomach. He argues sugars are wholesome and nourishing, though he warns dyspeptics should avoid sweet dishes in the evening.
Voice Restored by Foley’s Honey and Tar
Benj Ingerson of Hutton Ind says he spoke in whispers for months until Foley’s Honey and Tar restored his voice. The remedy is widely used by speakers and singers. H J Moogh W FE Jungkunz Co.
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Benj. Ingerson
Hutton
Ind
Foley
H. J. Moogh
W. FE
Jungkunz & Co
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