War debates and press censorship rumors spread in December dispatches
A London dispatch notes a mood of patriotism wavering under harsh shortages and critical newspapers. It reports ministerial embargo talk, censorship, and debates over war coverage, with figures like Wolseley and Lord Wolseley’s ministers referenced alongside military setbacks and policy critiques.
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Fragmented OCR yields unclear finance note
The readable fragments describe financial strings and interest implications but lack clear facts, dates, or entities. No coherent event or individuals can be identified from the text provided.
Filipinos Buy Cannon as Hong Kong Junta Orders Artillery
A London cable reports that Filipinos have ample funds and that the Hong Kong junta has placed a large artillery order with a leading European firm.
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Hong Kong
Bradford Aims to Build Navy Wireless System at Newport
Rear Admiral Bradford seeks navy authorization to create a Newport naval station bureau for developing a naval wireless telegraphy system. He proposes staffed offices with electrical experts, rivaling Marconi’s setup, and notes Marconi’s terms and limitations hinder adoption while the Signal Corps advances its own competing system with better results.
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Tribune
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Navy Department
Naval Training Station
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State Democratic Board Sets Plan After National Convention
Fort Worth Texas December 21 Hon Charles K Bell chairman of the State executive committee said a meeting would be called for Waco shortly after the National Democratic executive committee seats in Washington February 22 to fix time and place for the next National convention He noted the date would be decided later but after the National session The State committee will also set the time and place for the State convention and for selecting delegates to the National convention Bell also appointed H F Oneal to the Fourth district executive committee succeeding R W Halbrook who resigned
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Texas
Charles K. Bell
State Executive Committee
Waco
National Democratic Executive Committee
Washington
Bell
State Committee
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H. F. Oneal
Hiss County
Holiday Shopping Amid Rain Delays in La Grange
In La Grange Texas steady rain disrupts holiday trade though many country shoppers still visit the town. Mrs Sid Olive travels to Washington for the holidays and attorney H M Garwood heads to Baktrup for court. Cotton buyer W G Hachott leaves for Montgomery to visit parents. Ed Studemann and Ira Killough attend a wedding in Flatonia for Miss Tommie Farris and J H Thompson. Plans move forward for large bulls and a casino children’s ball next Tuesday. Mrs H A Washburn of Hallettsville returns home tonight.
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Sid Olive
Washington
H. M. Garwood
Baktrop
W. G. Hatchott
Montgomery, Alay
Messia
Ed Studemann
Ira Killough
Flatonia
Tommie Farris
J. H. Thompson
Hellville
H. A. Washburn
Halletsville
J. B. Kaulbach
Lockhart Residents Leave for New Mexico Business Shifts
Rev. J. T. Gillett and his wife depart Lockhart for New Mexico for at least a year. Local merchants end the year by relocating from rented quarters. A. B. Jeffrey sells his stock to Gillett & Co. and plans to move and reopen McMahon.
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Texas
J. T. Gillett
Whfe
New Mexico
A. B. Jeffrey
Gillett & Co
McMahon
Washburn backs plan for a China commission head by Denby
United States Senator Washburn of Minnesota endorses a congress named commission to improve American commercial relations with China. He urges government action and supports Colonel Charles Denby of Indiana as the commission head.
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New York
United States
Washburn
Minnesota
Congress
Far East
China
Charles Denby
Indiana
McCoy Maher bout at Coney Island set for New Year
Boxing notes report McCoy aiming for 166 pounds as he trains at Muldoon’s White Plains camp. Maher also shaping up behind Morrie Park track, with Pete Lowry aiding. Sharkey to tour Hot Springs for January clash. Frisco eyes Jeffries Corbett fight in daylight.
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Coney Island
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Pete Lowry
Peter
Ewing to Manage Giants Amid Syndicate Ball Debate
Buck Ewing plans to move his family to New York as he nears engagement to manage the Giants. President Friedman demands abolition of syndicate ball for a strong eight or twelve club circuit, with Ewing hired once the reform takes hold.
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Hob Allen
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Harry Steinfeldt
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Heston
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Gotham
Nacks Jockey Prizes Offered in New Orleans Racing Meet
The Crescent City Jockey Club in New Orleans offers prizes for top riding percentages at season end April 24. Prizes: first 100 gold, second 99 gold, third 20 gold. Contest starts January 1, 1800. any jockey fraudulently sanctioned will be barred. Weather rainy, track heavy. favorites Trillo and Lomond win previews.
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Crescent City
Bird Today
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Pandarm
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Trebor
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J. J. McCafferty
Trillo and
Lomond
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Ion
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Thine
mit—Chicopee
Samivel
Race Card Snippet From San Francisco Track
OnMand Keaults at San Francisco December 1 shows Futurity course results for five and a half furlongs with Time 1 14 and related horses like Gertrude, The Echo, Freedom, Sister Aluo, Tepesa, and Meadowthorpe. Remaining entries include free handicap races with horses Yellow Tau, Brain, Flamora, Ventaro, Sybarla, and Atamada with various times and distances.
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OnMand Keaults
San Francisco
Sybarla
Atamada
Mocortto
Sly
Steinveldt to go to Bontur trade discussed
Fort Worth dispatch reports that Cincinnati sources say Steinveldy will be traded to Bergen for Bergen. The notice notes the potential deal surfaced last night and involves Cincinnati and Fort Worth connections.
Ryan Holds Jeffries Upbeat On McCoy and Sharkey Fights
Syracusan Tommie Ryan defends Jeffries training role and notes Jeffries would fight Sharkey again ifBrad kept him back. He recalls Jeffries drawing on his left hand vs Fitz and explains Sharkey’s losses and Sharkey’s fighting style.
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Tommy Ryanie
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Tommie Ryan
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Jim Fang
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Sharkey
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Proclamation Critiqued as Ill Advised in Havana Setting
Reports from Havana note Major General Leonard Wood assumed control of the governor general’s office at 9 am. He accepted the resignation of Brooke appointees, viewed as unpopular by Cubans, while critics debate Brooke’s proclamation and Wood’s democratic approach. Chaffee’s brigadier promotion draws attention as other French matters fade from view.
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Leonard Wood
Brooke
Indole
Wood
Digdicke
Nothlie
Chaffee
Tru
Veaterday
Signed Articles Delay City Fight at New Broadway Club
The paper reports negotiations for a boxing bout between Jack Wine and Jack Trion at the New Broadway Athletics Club in New York. The proposed agreement includes a $5000 purse or 4 percent of gate receipts to the winner, with a distribution of 7d percent to a winter fund and 19 percent to a boeer.
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New York
Jack Wine
Jack Trion
Toc
New Broadway
Navigation of the Brazos Begins at Angleton Texas
Captain A B Talfor United States assistant engineer surveyed Brazos mouth with aides General Stimeoy and Mr Goyle arriving in Angleton to plan a 21 foot contour survey. They will map wings and joints for the contractor to extend the jetties and open the river to navigation, saying money will resolve the project.
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Texas
A. B. Talfor
United States
Brazos
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Talfor
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Velasco
Brazos River
Hrararin County
Message from Varina Davis to Governor Davis Virginia
A garbled 1864 letter from Varina Davis to the Virginia governor requests a Christmas offering to veterans. It references General Harry Heth and memorials, with mentions of Richmond and New York addresses. The missive asks blessing on veterans and honors Confederate valor.
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Servier
Virginia
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Tyler Day
Jeffergey Davis
Girard
West Forty-fourth Street
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Tory
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Clark Howell Addresses Independent Club Dinner
Buffalo residents attend the Independent club monthly dinner where Clark Howell is guest of honor. Howell discusses policy on Cuba and the Philippines, urges domestic control with independence, and endorses construction of the Nicaraguan canal while praising Southern state resources.
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Clark Howell
Independent Club
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Guekin
Hia
Philippines
Cuba
Howel
Remains of General Lawton Placed in Paco Cemetery
General Lawton's body is moved to the Paco cemetery chapel after private services at his residence. The funeral procession is led by his kin and escorted by Fourth Cavalry troops, following burial in Manila December 22.
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Appointment a Surprise in Halas Texas Government
Governor Savera appoints J. J. Bekford to the Fourteenth judicial district court at Minilas with reshuffle of local posts. The current judge Smith resigns January 1 and Eckford’s candidacy is described as a compromise among factions led by Metts Nash Clark Fidon and Opale.
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Halas
Texas
Savera
J. J. Bekford
Fourteenth Judicial District Court
Minilas
Smith
Metts
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Real Estate Delegates Named for Texas Convention
Greenville mayor names delegates for the Texas real estate convention in Fort Worth on January 16 and 17. The Greenville representatives are C. A. Langford, J. B. Kelly, Jim Tom Story, E. B. Ever, J. F. Battle and Z. T. Carr.
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Chapman
C. A. Langford
J. 8. Kelly
Jim Tom Story
B. Ever
J.F. Battle
Z. T. Carr
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