Kroonstadt Circular Urges Surrender Amid War Turmoil
The Central Peace Commission at Kroonstadt calls on Orange River Colony inhabitants to surrender and accept British terms to end destruction. It cites refugees and misery from a stubborn minority and criticizes the Worcester Afrikander Congress. It notes British willingness to settle and urges peace through influential Visitation of Steyn and DeWet, while Kruger and the Transvaal government are said to be willing. The circular lists W. B. Benet and others among its signatories.
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Cape Town
Central Peace Commission
Kroonstadt
Orange River Colony
Afrikander
Worcester
Steyn
DeWet
Great Britain
Kruger
Steyn Hat
W. B. Benet
Volkeraad
London
Lord Raglan
Dissolution Announcement and Marriage Notice From 1908
Announcement notes a firm dissolution and transfer of patronage to Lewers & Cooke Limited with officers listed. It also records the wedding of Walter D. Loweland to Mina T. Molain at Spreckelsville Maui and their planned residence. Date appears as December 31, 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewers & Cooke, Limited
Treas
Penetataces
Honolulu
Filipino Leaders Clash Over Europe Roles
In London on January 10 a dispute over Philippine representation in Europe emerged. Agoncillo, ordered by Aguinaldo to Hongkong to direct the Junta there, refused to go or yield his Paris post to Dr. Apaciblo. Aguinaldo then sent Apaciblo to Canada to monitor U S elections, while he ordered Apaciblo to replace Agoncillo. Both parties await Aguinaldo’s decision.
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Agoncillo
Paris
Aig
Hongkong
London
Europe
Aguinaldo
Junta
Apaciblo
Canada
United
Unclear fragmentary report on looting in Peking during war
The text provides a jumbled account mentioning looting in Peking and a reference to George Lynch and Shorey. It includes garbled phrases about an interview and a failed effort, with no clear dates or organized details.
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George’ Lynch
Expio
Oiliga bill opposition in Senate committee vote
The record notes opposition by Gubie Dakdia and Cutler from Oilga as the Senate committee prepares for an eventual final vote. The dialogue references delays and cartoons, with Philippine matters mentioned as exceptions to a pending measure.
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Gubie Dakdia
Cutler
OILGA
The
Senate
Philippines
Robbers Seized Safe From Morse Brothers Office
David Terry and another man were arrested for daylight theft at Morse Brothers in Boston. They allegedly stole a safe containing 1200 dollars in money and jewelry worth 2000 from the jewelry business after proprietors left for trade calls. Police recovered 500 dollars in banknotes. Several witnesses saw the safe being removed by men believed to be legitimate movers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David ‘Werblinaky
Terry Silverman
Morse Brothers
Boston
Dufferin Explains Role in Bankrupt London & Globe
At the extraordinary meeting in London the Marquis of Dufferin and Ava, chairmen of the suspended London & Globe Finance Corporation, explains his involvement and defends his actions. He resigns citing his son’s illness and South Africa trip. Shareholders adjourn to Monday for reconstruction plans as Mr Wright promises creditors are being arranged and company stability.
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London
Marquis of Dufferin
Lord Dufferin
Lord Loch
William Robinson
Tis
South Africa
London and Globe
Stock Exchange
Ireland
Bie
Whitaker Wright
Wright
Hueert
Gurmer Cheest
Lord
Lady Dnitin
Leper Settlement Criticisms Hit Territory Board
Ainsy board of health criticized for starving lepers on Molokai Kalaupapa. Lepers petition Jan 14 1901 cites two weeks without food and calls for proper pot and relief. Letter reports misconduct by officials and public accusations alongside a separate note on shipboard exposure and sanitation concerns.
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Ainsy
Board of Health
Molokai
Molo- Ent
Sivert
Pol Tor
Hiey
Fa Ambrose K. Hutchison
Om 18
Committee of Lepers
Hutchison
H. Raymond
Board of Healthy
Territory of
Hawaii
Ater
Kalawao
Kona Makaewaewa
Territory of Hawaii
Kalaupipa
Friends of Lepers
Kalihi
Ka- Tihi Ghd
Reynolds
Lehan
Russie Passengers Rescued After Prolonged Storm
Fishermen from Carro braved a gale to reach the stranded French steamer Russie. After multiple launches, a lifeboat and a four oared boat rescued passengers including women and a baby, with arrivals sheltered at the lighthouse amid cold and exhaustion.
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Faraman
Russie
Godo
Carro
Prisoners Released Under Ecuador Colombia Pact
Panama Colon January 1 The New York Herald correspondent reports that under an agreement between Ecuador and Colombia all Colombian prisoners held at Pansoito jail have been set free. President Alfaro has arranged transport to the frontier and reciprocal steps by Colombia are anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
Colon
New York Herald
Guayaquil
Ecuador
Pansoito
Alfarey
Colombia
Danish Islands Sale Treaty Moves Earnest Debates
A Copenhagen dispatch reports Denmark plans to abandon any sale of the West Indies to the United States and instead aims to ratify an economic treaty with the United States affecting the islands. In Washington, Senator Teller’s resolution is postponed by consent to next Monday for further action.
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London
Jan I
Copenhagen
Washington, Jan
Teller
Colorado
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Keanegg
Ras Aecesa
Waianae
Weiniusse
Waimass
Wilder
Bbea
Talephous
Esenens
Peeples Lee & Rei
T&l
Brétringer
Richmond
Porterville
aBd
Frm
Gmcunte
States
Peking
Robert H. Kaaoao
Reynolda
Ambrose K. Hutchison
Arvenic
Lord Kelvin
Royal Society of Edinburgh
Commienion
Warren
Maine
San Frantinco
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