War in Aprica and Cape Colony reports in London
London dated reports outline heavy British losses amid larger mobilization, with questionable Cape River engagements and tactical errors at Mafeking and Kimberley. Dispatches note Boer forces on both river banks, British counterattacks, and uncertain details from the Modder River action. A later item mentions Grain-O as a coffee substitute.
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London
Dew
Sovr
Mafeking
Kimberley
Cape Town
Methywonia
Cieaie
Cape Colony
Culex
Ranghofactory
Culense
Qutile
Fin
Fred
Congress forecast flags slow start to new session
The new Congress faces a sluggish opening with little action expected in the Senate the first week except for swearing in new members and possibly receiving the president's annual message. In the House, Speaker election and committee reorganizations loom as the session commences with extensive bill introductions and biennial seat drawing.
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Washington
Dec
Senate
Hobart
Sewall
Tuer
Finance Committee
Aldrich
House
Roberta
Utah
Lash Spriyg
Atlantc City
Mn Roberts
Heros Yen
Lli
Double Only a Boston Man Resembles Admiral Dewey
A Boston man named Mr. Rowe, linked with the Linden Blooded Stock association, bears a striking likeness to Admiral Dewey. Crowds chased him in New York and Boston, cheering and mistaking him for the admiral. He longs to escape the Dewey lookalike fame and ponders shaving or dyeing his mustache.
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Boston
Charles T. Rowe
Mr. Rowe
Blussels
Ike Dewey
Dewey
New York
Linden Blooded Stock Association
Grand Central Station
Yonkers
Awitehmen
Byraemen
Yonkera
Abe
Mount Vernon
Atuive
Peta
Washington
Mr. Howe
Admiral Dewey
Postmaster General Urges End to Second-Class Abuse
The Postmaster General Charles Emory Smith reports a plea to reform second-class mail privileges, citing waste up to 20 million dollars yearly. The year’s finances show expenditures of 101,832,161 and receipts of 95,021,384, a $2,422,747 deficit, with calls to extend speed and reduce postage while ending perversion of the rate for a broader public good. The report also notes changes to services in new possessions and Cuba, and emphasizes reform over continued misuse of the policy.
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Washington
Dec
Charles Emory Smith
Fndor
Bag Taniburey
Mr. Sanith
Saith
United States
Cuba
Democratic caucus selects Speaker nominee in House
Washington December 4 The Democratic caucus for house officers nominated Richardsson of Tennessee on the sixth ballot after DeArmond of Missouri, Sulzer of New York and others were eliminated Bankherd withdrew leaving Richansson the choice The event drew attending Representative Roberts of Utah with no challenge to his participation New Year’s Guide Hostetter’s Almanac is advertised as a valued health and household reference with multilingual editions and free distribution through druggists across the country
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Washington
Dee
House
Richardsott
Tennessee
DeAraonil
Missouri
Baniad
Alabama
Sulzer
News
Caurtis Chanoan Richardson
Son
DeArmond
Minkhead
Sulher
Bankherd
Richansson
Sizer
Hostetter
Hostetter Co
Pittsburg
Hostatter
Philippine Baptism Ceremony Described In Manila
Kar ry A. Armstrong reports from Manila as a Filipino christening unfolds with women sponsors in semicircle, babies in finery, a priest reciting rites twelve times for twelve candidates, water poured on heads, fo llowing hooding, candles, and greetings as attendees exchange drms.
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Ural
Aimite
Paulie
Karry A. Armstrong
Chicago
New Milking Machine Demonstrated on Large Dairies
Reports from Sycamore area describe a new foot powered milking device using suction bulbs and rubber hoses. Two cows can be milked in three minutes, at about forty cows per hour, with cleanliness and reduced risk of contamination hailed as major benefits. Inventor Nehring personally demonstrates the machine to farms and nearby mills.
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Sycamore
Nehring
Lawrence
Dean
G. W. Hamilton
Sycamore Street
Ottawa
Kana
Phimber
Doan
Dick Bros
Dono
Foster- Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Dean’s
Kansas Coal Strike and Local Labor Turmoil
Kansas coal strike details center on James Boston and Reese in Du Quoin with halters corpus appeals looming. Reports from Cheyenne and Diamondville describe non-union driveouts, mob action, and renewed tensions as mine operators plan resumption amid guardrails of law.
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Fort Scott
Kan
Tee
James Boston
National Executive Board
United Mine: Workers of America
du Quoin
Kansas
Joli T. Reese
Rector St. Louis
Fedral Court of Appeals
Secre Reese
Tudge Williams
Tyre
Reese
Cheyenne
Wyo
Doe
Diamondville Coal and Coke Company
Diamondville
Wyt
Literary Notes From The Uorest Club Draft
A fragmentary item from The Standard and Times notes residents forming a literary club in the uorest. Quotations include Beer Wolf on making the porcupine president and Brer Rabbit proposing a reptile friend to charm with a rattling tail. Fragmentary, humorous caption lines follow.
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Uorest
Porcupine
Beer Wolf
Rabbit
Cathe
Report on the Navy and Burial Trial Proposals
The report covers naval matters including a proposal to return those who took fars, the return of Admiral Davey, and other topics. It notes a claimed agreement for a burial alive stunt by Schlatter and Emerson seeks 40 days to prove miraculous power. Washington centennial planning and remarks by McKinley are mentioned along with local political notes and commercial notices for Dr. Balls Ceegh Syrup and Dr Thomas Electric Oil.
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Dr. Pierce
Golden Medical
Moses Miles
Jilliand
Cinta Co
Wyoming
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
Davey
Karai Reserve
Toshedon
Washington
Dee
Secretary of the Navy
Dew
Congress
North Atlantic
Santiago
Muntla
Phyee
Senate
Department
Athiailé
Cuba
Wien
Long
Dewey
New York
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Bureau
Lesgne
Mare
Guam
Yokohama
Michigan
Great Lakes
Great Britain
Schiacer
Detroit
Mich
Dec
Emerson
Schlatter
AAR &S
Alate tet sues Siler in Alabama case
An Alabama lawsuit names Siler as defendant in a dispute tied to a prior agreement. Details are sparse but the filing indicates civil action seeking remedies through the state courts.
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St. Louis Globe- Democrat
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Wala
City Drug Storm
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