Dead Hero Lawton Funeral Details and Impact
A report on Major Lawton’s death in Manila describes his funeral plans and public mourning. It notes his leadership, popularity, and the effects on American strategy as reports place him near Tuyue and Pagipan. The piece mentions Mrs. Lawton and their children, guard of honor at Paco cemetery, and ongoing campaign plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ona
Manila
Lnto
Manalon
Paco
Lawtop
United States
Allington
Genethbachen
Wii- Giderow
Lawton Thordehty
Tuyue
Pagipan
Mateo
Lawton
Preckivrige
Eipmund
General Death Notice Bids Respect and Funeral Aid
A war department notice confirms the death of a General and honors his service to the army. Officials acknowledge the cost of his funeral and the need for assistance with burial expenses, noting modest pecuniary support from his circle of friends and the country.
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Willow
Orplnye
Malington
War Department
Brio
United States
Atastin
Frinnis
English Boer War at a Glance Skirmishes and Retreats
Fragmentary notes describe engagements around Ladysmith in the Second Boer War era. Mentions include Modder River, Colesberg, and Tugela River theaters with British forces under Sir George White and General Gattersquo. reference to relief plans and continued fighting. casualty totals appear uncertain.
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George White
Ladysmith
Chrys
Genet Pulless
Tugela River
Gunnaval
Gatoers
Cape Tolony
Bom Meriwen
Hirst
Kimbority
Theibeh Hadly Cheakal Fe
Talon
Itefeat
Siorm
Fragmentary Civil War era notice on investments and officers
A faded, fragmented notice from Washington December mentions General Henry and various officers calling for voluntary funds to pay debts. It lists candidates for payment options and references adjutant generals and a petitioner general in Washington, with names like Monte Wittens and William Ro Shafter appearing in a garbled text.
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Washington
Alinier
Henry Tawind
Talantine Lore
Jau
Endiichidren
Californiy
Monte Wittens
Cophin
Adjutant Generih
John TT Wreton
William Kuchiw
Wivan
Wim
Ro Shafter
Ninjer Senery
Ser
President and Secretary of War send sympathy on General Lawton death
The President and Secretary of War telegrammed General Otis and Manila officials expressing deep sorrow over Major General Lawton's death. They praised Lawton as a gallant leader and noted the army will honor him with funeral rites and official respect. They conveyed condolences to Mrs Lawton and mentioned Brigadier General Lawton’s exemplary service.
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Express Sympeiiiey
Washington
Pesentier
Otis
Phial
Noorank
Gina
Canveyo
Lintonmy
William ‘McKintey
Manila
Eighth Corps
Gener
Lawton
Mira Lawton
Elihu Root
Ders
Sagretary
Aid for Lawton widow draws city support in hours
Within two hours after the war department appealed for aid for the widow of Major General Lawton, Indianapolis received 3500 in subscriptions from seven people.
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Indianapolis
War Department
Lawton
Port Laven Nuptials Set Early For Luli McFarland and F M Dudgeon
Miss Luli McFarland and Mr. FM Dudgeon to wed at the bride’s home and depart on the morning train for New Orleans and Atlanta. Dudgeon serves as Calhoun County treasurer. The couple’s plans and health notes are announced amid holiday travels of local residents.
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Port Lawnen Diemer
Port Laven
Teday
Luli McFarland
FM. Dudgeon
New Orleans
Atlanta
Mobarland
Port Luyuca
T.J. McFarland
Hee Misa Maurie Rutherford
Oak Cliff
Placido Ranch
Christmas Events and Church Services in Beaumont
Beaumont notes describe a busy holiday period with church services at St Mark's Episcopal church and a Christmas program at the Methodist Orphanage. It mentions a Holy Communion and a Christmas anthem by Charles Gounod, plus a bridal party arriving in the city and a charity event by South Park ambeshoil. A smallpox case prompts city health measures and hospital isolation.
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Trevtor Blaker
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Turale
Charles Gounod
Nazereth
Beaumont
BF. Calhoun
R.A. Greer
Galvyeaton
St. James Hotel
St. Jo Hotel
Calhoun
Rore-Fermalin Antiseptic Mouthwash Promoted
Rore-Fermalin by Eimer and Amend is advertised as an antiseptic and prophylactic mouthwash. Schmidt Mouston, Texas, listed as the agent for distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rore-Fermalin
Eimer & Amend
B. FP
Schmidt Mouston
Texas
Brisk War Dispatches Describe CoLenso Yet No Fresh News
London reports little new at the front with details of Colenso scarce. Boers allegedly captured British troops, while British forces struggle to cross a key bridge and resist Boer gunners near the Tumela. Telegraph and Times notes wavering morale and ammunition concerns, as Britain awaits word on Lord Methuen and expands rumors of strategic movements.
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New York
The
Tribune
London
Colenso
Bute
Bullock
Con Regiment
Bopry
Manneed
Colonno Road
Times
Natal
Burleigh
British County
Lord Methuens
Outin
Finn Hep
St. Petersburg
Omar
Aventis
South Africa
Bois
Lidyamith
M Romuntttan
War Office
Colonse
Hyttes Hough
Dave
Perth
Love’ Bottory & Inst
Bnetisinen
Boller’ Abn
Bnei
Tofyn
Hoorn
Colonag
Derek Harstere
Theo
Unclear Historical Names Record From Marginal OCR
Fragmentary OCR text mentions multiple names and places with errors. It references Laurenszo Marion Fauiritay and Coland Mune with Birtoes Tetnonolerink, a return after an explosion, and a location miles from Petesabure near Sant Atred ny Repth. No clear events or outcomes are discernible.
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Laurenszo
Marion Fauiritay
Coland
Fey
Petesabure
Iron trade activity and price signals seen in December
The Iron Trade Review notes steady December activity in the iron market with consumption holding near year highs. Prices show little sign of decline as buyers stock ahead for twelve months, while pig iron and Bessemer prices face shifting offers and freight adjustments into January.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Iron Trade Review
Calea
Bessemer Iron
Pittsburg
Bessemer
Cata
Debated River and Harbor Bill At Senate Session
Chairman Burton and committee discuss the rivers and harbors measure for the current session. Arguments cite ongoing improvements, funding questions, and projected revenue. Major projects include the southwest pass, Delaware River deepening, and channels between Lake Superior and Huron. contract continuations run to June 10, 1900.
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tChatoonn
Berton
Wielingtoy
Burton
Chen
Cothera Ailvan
Tito
Huston
Délaware
Philadelphia
Lake Superior
Huron
Canal construction unlikely this session says Senate and House panels
The Tauksinthmian canal project faces long odds this session as the Nicaragua canal committees in the Senate led by Senator Morgan and the House committee on commerce plan to act without Walker commission results. The Walker panel departs January 6 for Nicaragua and Panama routes to survey for about a year before reporting.
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New York
Herald
Waushington
Senate
Morgan
House Committee
State and Foreign Commerce
Hepburn
Iowa
Walker Commission
House of Congress
Walker Commision
Greytown
Nicaragua
Nicaraguan Canal
Pacific
Panama
Carnegie Company Turndown Ends Talks on Future Plan
New York December 4. The Tribune reports conferences on the future organization and operation of the Carnegie Steel company are concluded for the present. Neither Mr. Carnegie nor Mr. Frick will discuss the situation.
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Frick
New York
the Tribune
Carnegie Steel Company
Carnegie
Ambiguous Soho Mogul and Minor Leaguers Linked in Probe
A garbled 1920s style report claims Johan Lo Hriveh and a belligerent magnate An olehh dut Sorboul Lenaue with two minor leaguers from Neartern and Western collude in a scheme. The piece notes powers, finance, and an international angle affecting Peigaoee Washineron with a probe into league officials and player standings.
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New York
Johan Lo Hriveh
Thi Hannbell
Olehh
Itiers
Loubeville
Mike Center
Settimnal Montedt
Eadt Ve West
Elo Bean International
Hermeor
Montréal
Thele Wlavere
Avidice
British steamer La Huan seized by US prize crew
A Hong Kong report says the British steamer La Huan, cleared November 25 from Say Makun, was seized at Calliera Bay by the USS Custros and sent to Manila under a prize crew. The master says a mission to Cobh Ratu to rescue families was blocked. the seizure was protested. Also details a December 20 breakthrough arson attack in Bridgeport, Texas, injuring three sleeping Mexicans with a $100 reward for suspects.
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Castine
Chicago
Victoria
BCI
Hong Kong
United States
Calliera Bay
Manila
Paptulm Prior
la Huan
Pear
Cobh Ratu
Beiong
Hihown
Dynanmenr
Bridgeport
Texas
Race Day Fogs in Meeplechance Stall Entries
In New Orleans the backs Kerin fret a Fall from Wheresa Hi and others faced a murky track. Apatoma led early but the stewards refused her future entry after the mile and a half event. Prospero and San Durango were noted among the few favored over the heavy track conditions.
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Kerin
Meeplechance
New Orleans
San Durango
Prospero
Apatoma
Kerin Lid
Unclear OCR fragment with scattered names and terms
Fragmentary text contains scattered names and locations such as Weel, Weather, Tyne, Alabama, Luis, Grand Saf, Dr. Martaily, and dates like February. The piece reads as a damaged historical sports and weather notes page with unclear events and references.
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Wally Veen
Payor Cuisi
Tyne Bath
Aluaka
Dot Luis Titeton
Martaily
Lewin
Victoria Bride Couple Pass Through Town on Bridal Tour
The Victoria power and light company worker Alex Ball has returned from San Angelo after a severe illness. Train passengers from Victoria include Mrs Layouk headed to Bet on Rouge, Mrs W C Guntgek to Kemppalls Alabama, Mrs Ros borough to West Polot Mississippi, Miss Sir and Mrs Felix Jaghson of Port Lavaca to Athanie Georgia. Frank Dudgeon of Port Lavaca with bride Lyle McFarland, married in Port Lavaca, to Attila and Southeast on their bridal tour didn’t miss the morning passage through here.
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Victoria
Texas
Darcember
Alex Ballhar
Hile Wuthes
Victoria Hlontheight Power and Tes Company
San Angelo
Troup Prutoinon
Victorie
Mra
Cb B
Layouk
Beton Rouge
Siro
W. C. Guntgek
Kemppalls
Ala
Mra. Rosborough
Weet Polot
Felix Jaghson
Port Lavaca
Athanie
Frank Dudgeon
Lyle McFarland
Attila
London dispatch on war losses and leadership change abroad
The Globe reports casualties from the battle of Colenso with seven noncommissioned officers and men among the dead. It notes possible succession for General Lord Roberts as commander in chief of the Irish forces and mentions official statements on South Africa contingents and military strength.
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London
Battle of
Colenmid
Wihiet
the Globe
Duke of Cornwell
Lord Roberts
Jared
Citano
Brorden
South Africa
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