Roberts Returns to London as War Posts News
General Lord Roberts and family arrived in London from Dublin after a cheering reception. He held talks at the War Office with the Marquis of Lansdowne and prepared staff selections. Roberts sent a message to Americans expressing gratitude for sympathy and confidence in British soldiers, denying Irish regiments as disloyal, and praising colonial support.
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Associated Press
Canada
Sons of the Empire
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Methuen News. Boer Position Strengthened at Modder River
London dispatch notes no word from Lord Methuen since Sunday and fears communications were cut, leaving his position perilous. A Daily News correspondent reports the Boer lines at Modder River, strengthened to twelve miles with wire entrenchments, well supplied with ammunition and protected by modern fortifications. Only a large attacking force could break the line. The Times quotes a military expert criticizing the situation.
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Prince of Wales blamed for Transvaal war rumors
Paris dispatches claim several evening papers allege the Prince of Wales sparked the Transvaal conflict. They say he is deeply in debt from gambling and that his creditors, financiers with interests in South Africa, pressed him to guarantee control of Transvaal mining regions in exchange for relief.
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Prince of Wales
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Aftica
War office silent on Durban gun recovery claim
A Durban dispatch dated December 16 says General Buller recovered the guns abandoned in the ugela river fight at night with no injuries, but the war office has not yet confirmed the report from Tondon dated December 21.
Smith condemns British South Africa war stance in no uncertain words
A Toronto cable to The World reports Dr. Goldwin Smith denouncing Britain's policy in the South African War. He accuses the war of being driven by Cecil Rhodes and Neville Chamberlain, condemning the government’s conduct in strong terms.
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Revised British Dead at Colenso Listed
London reports revised casualty figures from Colenso showing 187 non commissioned officers and men killed. The tally reflects updated counts from the battle as authorities refine losses and identify names among the fallen.
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Battle of
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Miller Heir Proves Claim to $100,000 Estate
La Crosse Wisconsin, December 21 Mrs Julius Miller preserves identity and wins as heir to an estate worth over 100000 left to her father John Frederick Miller. Misdelivered letters to another Miller led to a delayed discovery of her right solved with help from Esch and the German consul in Chicago.
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New York
Republican National Committee Calls 1900 Convention
The Republican national committee issued the official call for the 1900 national convention. It directs a Philadelphia gathering on Tuesday June 19, at 12 noon to nominate presidential and vice presidential candidates for the November 6 election, with usual delegate and contest provisions.
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Republican National Committee
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Republican Party
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Pennsylvania
Bonaparte Dam Case Tried In Bloomfield Iowa
Bloomfield Iowa December 21 The Bonaparte dam case after two generations of effort to bring it before a court is being tried Meek Brothers of Bloomfield bought a dam and rights from the territory of Iowa in 1888 The state seeks to condemn and remove the dam as a nuisance claiming it blocks fish passage and river navigation and has depleted the upper Des Moines River The Meeks demand 50000 from the state for their rights
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Fast Trotting Horse Dies in George Starr’s Stable
Kyoto a 5 year old trotting horse with a 22544 record died Monday of pneumonia. In Muscatine the well known clothing merchant CG Jackson died Tuesday night after being stricken with paralysis.
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Puerto Rico spelling adopted and Wall Street surge noted
Government adopts Puerto Rico as official spelling of that fishin name. James 2 Keene reportedly celonred 5 million dollars in Wall Street chaos. Elizabeth G Jordan, ex Milwaukee editor at New York World, becomes editor of Timper's Donar. Dr W W Bryant, oldest practitioner in Sycamore Illinois, dies of heart disease. Norman Peverill arrested in Rochester for enlisting men for British service in South Africa. Paris rumor Bank of Russia lent Bank of England 8 million pounds. Judge Isrentano of Chicago criticizes jury in a case involving a man who assaulted a girl. William Griveserbeck sues Chicago for 100000 dollars after arrest and drag through streets. Germany seeks St Thomas in Danish West Indies for naval station. Port Jervis National Bank suspends. One in 800 buried alive per New York physician.
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Wall Street
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Chicago
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Germany
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Rest He Could Get From London Clergy Story
A London paper recounts Father Stanton of London as Bishop Creighton attends St Alban’s. After service the bishop seeks a word but the priest’s endless talk prevents it. In the carriage the bishop says he likes the service yet dislikes the incense. Stanton replies the incense is the best he can afford for the money.
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August Flower sales and Pacific Sunday Sabbath bill
Question Answered. Yes, August Flower remains the largest selling medicine. It is promoted as a cure for indigestion biliousness headaches and general malaise with sample bottles offered. The passage notes Raratonga as a New Zealand dependency with a British resident and a miniature legislature that has shifted Sabbath observance from Saturday to Sunday.
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New Zealand
Foot-Ease powder offers instant comfort for tight shoes
An ad lists Allen's Foot-Ease as a powder shaken into shoes to ease tight or new footwear and relieve coins bunions and swelling. It claims cures for ingrown nails sweating and hot feet with a 25c price and a free trial by mail. Also mentions druggists and shoe stores and a Kansas address.
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General Lawton Resting in Arlington After Manila Death
Major General Lawton's body arrived in Manila from San Mateo and will be escorted to burial at EL Paco cemetery before transport to Arlington. The death causes universal sorrow in Manila, with many mayors and soldiers mourning his leadership in north Luzon. Thirteen Americans were wounded at San Mateo. Aguinaldo's forces move toward Laguna province as insurgents concentrate near Santa Cruz.
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Wood Arrives in Havana as Cuba Welcomes New Governor
General Wood arrived in Havana to a historic welcome with a festive procession of launches along the shore and crowds filling the capital. The transfer of governorship from General Brooke took place amid praise for Wood as Cuba’s leader, while General Ludlow and General Chaffee joined the welcome and routine duties begin with his initial days in office. General Lawton’s death deeply impacts Wood who mourns in the wake of the ceremony. Henderson to remain in Washington during the holiday recess handling house matters.
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Lawton Death Fund Sparks Widow Support Drive
Reports that General Lawton died poor and with a mortgage spurred appeals for aid to his widow and children. Contributions were requested through General Corbin in Washington and other officials. senate and house bills seek a pension for Mrs. Ludlow. Reports from Minneapolis and other cities note subscriptions to cover Lawton estate debts.
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Federation Adjourns as Unions Reelect Officers
Detroit December 21 reports the largest labor mediation gathering ending with no money questions on the agenda. Old officers including Gompers were unanimously reelected and a push to define crafts in unions was approved. The body endorsed Provident Gompers and granted him paid leave until full recovery from a recent injury. A universal union label law and a Sunday store closing prohibition were also recommended.
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Illinois Central R A excursion tickets for holidays
For the Christmas and New Year period the Illinois Central R A will sell excursion tickets within 200 miles at one and one third the round trip fare. Tickets on sale December 28 29 30 and 31 1899 and January 1 1900. Valid for return passage through January 2 1900.
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