Precedent Debate Over Exemption of Foodstuffs in Government Policy
The document argues that exempting foodstuffs sets a precedent for future nations and notes cabinet dismay amid South African tensions. It cites the panic within the government and claims guns were secretly moved from forts around Portermuth to South Africa. Lord Rosebery’s stance on contraband is described as a major obstacle to cabinet reconstruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henvy
Porterminuth
South Africa
Lord Rosebery
British and German Forces Clash Near Dordrecht
A World War I dispatch reports a six hour engagement north of Dordrecht with German reconnaissance and French cavalry repulsing an intercepted patrol led by Captain Montmorency of the Twenty-Wired Lancers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wired Lancers
Secret Treaties Supposed in Berlin on Delagon Way
Berlin reports note a rumored wotret treaty about Delagon Way while doubting Lokis Anzelger’s statements. Papers cite the Hamburger Corresponiente saying the pact lacks definite form and would only activate if Portugal accepts a colonial concession in Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Lokis Anzelger
Hamburger Corresponiente
Cane
Portugal
Tily
Ruiislahya
Battle near Dordrecht spares main French force
Reports say Hoers opened fire on Dutch positions at Dordrecht amid six hours of fighting. Captain Montmorency arrived with reinforcements, the foe retreated to their beds, and Dutch defenders held the line with light casualties reported, one seriously wounded.
Simbathy Expressed in Kansans for Boer Sympathy
German American club resolutions at a Kansas gathering praise the Boers in South Africa and Britain’s actions. They commend Senator Mason and Congressman Surrey for supporting the Boer cause and urge continued public sentiment and political backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katead City
Deir Tehe
Great Britain
William B. Mion
Uilady
Benator Mason
Surrey
New York
Cowhird
Missouri
Secret Recruiting for South Africa Reported in New York
The World notes active secret recruitment among Irish volunteers in New York and nearby cities for service in the Boer War. Members of a volunteer branch reportedly travel to South Africa for preparation and reception, with drills and large orders indicating ongoing covert support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
South Africa
lan-No Ael
Recrus Ik
Amerion
Favor the nofee defeated by foreign interference report
Unclear dispatch from Lauigemib cites British action against cannon and claims War Agents have bought Teasi and ordered reprisals. Source text is garbled with many misspellings and lacks coherent details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fraser D. Nare
Lauigemib
Wollen
Ships Restricted as Famine Fears Rise in British Trade
News notes Britain halts goods to the coast while prices surge and shortages loom. Volksraad members intercept every steamer, amid calls for Boers to accept food shipments. Transvaal consul general Herr Pott lobbies Lloyds agency and steamship lines to navigate the crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Volksraad
Lowrenzo Marove
Herr Pott
Transvaal
Loning Lloyds
Caaile and
Union and
Bucknall Steamship Lines
Real Work Of The Session On Financial Bill Debate
The Senate resumes its sittings with daily sessions expected as the finance bill moves forward. Senator Ulrich’s absence hinders committee work while Quay’s fate looms over the quorum. The opposition aims to delay only as needed, seeking votes to defeat or amend the measure, with Philippine policy and foreign questions likely to surface during the debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wai
Senate
Semilon
Ulirich
Committee Ondinance
Tiupmedin
Tio Tiip
Aequisary
Bengt
Chile
Ofther
Mayetay
Henutor Quay
Sroutor Chandler
Han
Coneforol
Msecun
Appropriations Bill Likely Early Passage for Deficiency
Washington December 11 The coming week in the House holds little promise of new legislation committees have begun active work but no urgent deficiency bill action yet. The measure could pass early if executive departments reforms justify timely passage. It contemplates about 50 million dollars largely for the Philippines with Philippine policy likely to be debated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Philippines
Clarke
American marine vessel production review highlights
Washington reports total vessels built and officially numbered by the Bureau of Navigation for the past year. Steam weasels and sail vessels show year over year changes with tonnage figures, noting most growth along the Gulf coast and substantial gains in specific vessel classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bureau of Navigation
Huring
Sail Yaoiaia Arena
Ounash Gulf
Voraeli
Famine in Klondike After Meat Shortage Forecast
Correspondence from Dawcon notes that by December end no fresh meat would be available in the Klondike area. Reported severe shortages include scarce game and caribou, with supplies failing to reach Dawcon and ongoing difficulty securing provisions in the Yukon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klondike
Wood
Tacoma
Wish
Dawcon
Yukon
Ndiune
WieGoutt
Daweou
Advance in Cavite Entrenchments and Filipino Resistance
Report from Manila describes an American advance in Cavite south of Manila with 2000 insurgents near Imus and strengthened trenches at Novaleta. Fortified positions, artillery, and potential mountain obstacles threaten advancing troops as locals plead for continued American occupation and a stable government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Cavite
Spe
San Francisco de Maluteu
Bathagas
North Camarines
South Camarines
Axa
Colombé
Maun Arayatt
Cuguhan
Locosia
Dagupan
Ban Pervandol
Vigan
Kapag
Aparri
Prinonere
Aguinaldo
Burment
Cagn- Yun
Bn Teees
Tino
Tiltore
Tinos
Danish West Indies sale to United States moves forward
London reports Copenhagen correspondent notes the sale of the Danish West Indies to the United States appears likely. Captain Christmas, backed by American officials and senators, maintains direct talks are blocked by Denmark. he plans to travel to Washington to aid the U.S. offer. No opposition from King Christian is anticipated. The price is set at four million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Copenhagen
The
Daily Mail
Manater
Hoerring
Captain Christmas
Washington
King Christian
Leo
Cardinal Gott
Danish West Indies
United States
Bombardment and battles dominate today’s war reports
The Bors bombard Lady Smith killing a captain and wounding seven lieutenants while General Freveh says Botra retreated on Coleshuen. Reports claim Lourenzo Marquez farmers attack Boers with food supplies and two German protected cruisers head to Delagos Bay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Actiefly
Ladysmith
Freveh
Coleshuen
Herhuanaland
Lourenzo Marquez
Iteo
Delagos Bay
Worries Over Philippine Situation After General Lawton
A dispatch from New York reports General Lawton's death sapped troop morale in Cavite and across the Philippine provinces. Negotiations reportedly loom for surrender, with American troops wary of renewed insurgent actions amid famine and northern setbacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tocambbura
Navite
Cavite
Lawton
Feund Leen
Jugaty Cavite
Baw
Mantla
Ualte Staten
Philippines
Ad Oue
le Mate
Ambiguous War Update From Cavite Provinces
Readable fragments describe American plans for Cavite advance and tensions in Shanghai and broader Sino allied discussions. The passage references Manila and overseas actions with unclear dates and agencies.
New Year News Mix From Greenville to Local Town
A tar containing 89 000 pounds of bhar arrived here from Greenville. A busting party passed through in a special car. Scenes and Incidents of the passing of the old year are noted. The full text of the agreement between builders and architects is listed. Those who will keep open house and re entr Callera today. Some excellent New Year dinners will be served at hotels. A New Year sermon was preached at the First Baptist Church by Rev L D Lam kin. Rev L M Tenney was called as pastor for the Second Presbyterian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
Cty
the Het Baptist Church
L. D. Lamkin
L. M. Tenney
Second Presbyterian Church
Untitled wartime disruption report from an uncertain source
Fragmentary account describes Dutch or Hoerg forces attempting to interrupt train movements and being repelled by British patrols. It notes colonial troops, trimmed hats, and a requisition for all classes to wear helmets amid ongoing order and security measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regilars
Colonists Organizing for Possible Dutch Invasion
December 26 report from Capstown Tharelay describes British colonists arming and drilling ready to act if Dutch colonial forces rise. Authorities monitor agitation centers while one treason case advances. clashes near Dewar and Victoria road involve the Duke of Edinburgh's Own Volunteers and Boer forces, with sporadic fire and near casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capstown
Tharelay
Cape Colony
Particulariae
Uyar Cntire
Michau
Debtors Company
Morekeed
Jim Portaney
Deaar
Hp High Potession
Tayo
Leonly
Paria
Lord Myhuen
Dewar
Duke of Edinburgh
Volonteers Pro
Victoria Road
Plot to attack foreign consuls uncovered in Manila
In Manila a plot surfaced involving bombs and threats aimed at foreign consuls during a funeral ceremony. The plan allegedly used a mobed populace influence and a disguise by insurgent leader Aguinaldo to trigger international complications. Authorities consider the motion thwarted by procession safety and doubt a full uprising will occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Mana Thia
Recartco
Ving
Morrison
Atepa
Young Man Died From Cold After Lumber Accident
A man calling himself Will Morgan from Warren County arrived recently and worked at a local lumber mill. He was injured when lumber fell on him, left work, and later froze to death near a courtroom in Stillman Georgia. He died despite attempts to help him.
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Stillman
Will Morgan
Bia
Warren County
Morgan
Nevers
December Ice Storm Paralyzes Deventer Roads
In Deventer the heaviest December weather in years began around noon and lasted until late afternoon. Freezing rain coated trees with two-tenths of an inch of ice while a dry snow and ice settled along the streets, disrupting travel and daily life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Deventer
Heaviest Snowfall Recorded in Maron Ga Area
A historic blizzard struck Maron Georgia on December 10. The heavy fall blanketed the region with an estimated inches of snow on level ground, disrupting farming activities after a season with substantial wheat planting and expectations of a large crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maron
Nhis
Snow and Sleet Hit Savannah Early This Winter
Snow and sleet blanketed Savannah Georgia all day ice laden trees and wires. The event arrives a month earlier than the average for the area and authorities report limited damage so far from the cold snap.
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Savannah
Shanghai Concessions Extended In Settlement Among Powers
The long dispute over extending foreign concessions in Shanghai has been resolved. France, Great Britain, and the United States agreed on a merged international settlement with British and American areas enlarged while the French colony remains outside the pocket. Shanghai’s foreign quarter houses about 600,000 residents with exclusive rights for trade property courts police and a local military establishment.
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Washington
Shanghai
Chbna
Great Britain
United States
France
China
Whang Poo
Old City
Cambon
German Press Condemns British Seizure of Bundensrath
German newspapers denounce Britain's seizure of the Bundensrath as insolent and provocative. Officials say negotiations with Britain about the matter are ongoing and Germany insists on neutrals rights. public and naval circles discuss responses and potential naval strengthens.
General Tinane Opposed to Being Supplanted Arrives in Manila
Manila dispatch reports General Tinane arriving aboard the Zafiro amid strong displeasure at being replaced by Colonel Honie as military governor of Cagayan province. He hesitates to leave due to fear Mantle may plot against him after his surrender of Cagayan.
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Tinane
Manila
Zafiro
Tinano
Honie
Cagayan Province
Ble
Ladd
Asurgente
Cagayan
Carnegie Interests in the South Spark Entry Rumors
Delegates from the Carnegie interests visited Birmingham Alabama in December to study the iron and steel district. Joseph Schwab B F Wood and J Wildman Murray toured the area with Tennessee Coal iron and Halfway officials and inspected Enaley and related mills amid speculation of a forthcoming southern expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Carnegie
Joseph EF. Schwab
Duquesne Tiee
Pittsburg
B. F. Wood
Homestead Steel
Homestead
J. Wildman Murray
Matthew, Addy & Go
Tennessee Coal, Iron and Halfway Company
Enaley
Big Steel Mill
Vishtors
Tonty ; Plaburg
Earthquakes Feel Across Los Angeles No Damage Reported
Short tremors were reported in Los Angeles with no known damage. Cincinnati hosts the National Eisteddfod opening a busy program of religious, literary and medical features drawing large crowds. In Savannah a man was arrested for allegedly choking his mother to death while intoxicated. Bangor doctors report early signs of recovery for Cohercimman Bootelle in Boston. Admiral Dewey wrote his Savannah reception committee about a March visit with Mrs. Dewey to accompany him. New York lodges marked General Washington’s death with religious services at St Paul’s Chapel and Trinity.
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Los Angeles
Cincinnatis
Savannah
Michel BE. Burke
Della Burke
Bangor
Maine
New York
Mavoute
George Washington
Church of the Métropolis
Moh Setauer
St. Paul's Chapel
Trinity Prris
New Year Peerages, Trade Alerts From London
Foreign Haleps London reports fewer names on the queen's New Year list with Sir John Lubbock and Sir Henry Stafford Northsole elevated to peers. Public revenue for nine months to December stands at £82,000, Hamburg South American steamer Polatos ran ashore near Trapracht Fiiday night, and France moves to curb iron works due to coal shortages with arbitration seen as stabilizing. Rome’s Humbert proclaims amnesty for certain prisoners, while London papers hesitate to comment on Bundes incident awaiting formalisation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
John Lubbock
Henry Stafford North- Sole
Rnformer
Bombay
Ethiaah
France
Owig
Rome
Humbert
Cart
Poe
the & Spectator Gudden
Lonton
Commercial treaty stiff campaign in France opposition
A fragmented report notes a stiff campaign in France around a Franco-American commercial treaty. The passage mentions organized opposition and a tour planned by parliamentary groups, with dates spanning December 31 to April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Berlin Money Market Plays Up To War Settlement
Berlin reports a smoothly settled money market with easy rates and lower London exchange. Gold exports likely and imports modest as authorities assess contraband trade and wartime effects on finance across Europe, with strong demand on the bank and imports routed to Delagoa Bay and Pretoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Berlin
London
Africa
Boora party loses load near Frere Camp
Reported at Natal on Saturday a large Boora party moved toward the hills after their Te river loading went wrong. They allegedly shed about 4 cwt on the south side and are said to be heading toward the Rig Chieveley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frere
Natal
Fire Rages Through Wortham Block In Texas
Fire broke out at 4 o'clock in Worth Wortham Texas destroying Burleson’s grocery store and Lonebotham’s hardware stock, Dr Bound’s drug N Prager’s dry goods and the entire block. Fire started among match boxes. suspected arson. Loans and insurance details listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worth Wortham
Texas
Burleson
T. Lonebotham
T. W. Bound
Residence Fire at Waxahachie Destroys Alderman's Home
A residence in Waxahachie Texas owned by Alderman V H was burned yesterday with most contents destroyed and insured for about 2400 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waxahachie
Texas
Alderman V- H
To Cure a Cold in One Day Proprietary Remedy
Advertisement promises a cure for colds in one day using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Claims druggists refund money if not cured. Includes E W Grove signature on each box and a price of 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Grove
Treatment of Varicocele by Dr Hathaway Exclusive Method
An advertisement from Dr. Hathaway & Co promises a private exclusive method for varicocele and stricture treatment with no surgery, no pain, and a permanent cure. Consultations and advice are offered free from the Alamo Place office in San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Newton Hathaway
Dr.Hathaway & Co
Alamo
Place
San Antonio
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