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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1899

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Tugela River fighting reported as Buller near guns recovered

London dispatch describes General Buller under heavy fire at Tugela with officers narrowly escaping, guns reportedly recovered after an overnight effort. Milestones include Buller’s surgeon major killed and Lt. Roberts wounded as Boer dispositions remain uncertain. conflicting items from Durban and Marcklog on bombardments and reinforcements.

London Daily Telegraph Tugela Buller Hughes Roberts Urkiah Durban Natal Marcklog Antwerp Rotterdam Holland Transvaal Yoorha James Seat South Africa Trier Lamton Alfred Newdon Winlser Kay Pit Cope Heen Fa Stegat LG Kivets Dee Fight Iver Cen- Seored Ton Ceomlit Lowey Vi Iller Per Associated Press Chieveley Kelvex Covie Red Cross Tugela Piven Portugal Brussels Kruger Cape Colony Cape Great Biitwin Lord Teberts Juip

Funeral in Georgia for Flag Lieutenant with Military Honors

The body of Flag Lieutenant La Banh arrived from Washington and was escorted to the state capitol for viewing by thousands. A cathedral funeral at 10 o'clock featured a military guard, with Maj. Gen. Merritt ordering Fort Spher Gomp troops to march as escort and seven companies firing a salute over the grave. Confederates veterans attended along with other local units.

Dwey Atlants Banh Washington Remaian State Capitol Avate Shousamda Merritt Fort Sc- Phergom Seventh Infantry Fifth Regiment Governor's Horse Guard

Kansas University News Briefs Highlight Research and Events

University updates report Wilcox on Phydias topic at the Greek symposium and no weekly publication due to fever. Austin K. Rogers expands ore studies with two to three papers forthcoming in American Journal of Science. Bret Haworth praised for Mineral Resources of Kansas. State Teachers meeting features KU alumni reunion. Senator George Campbell to lecture on a New View of the Universe after holidays. A new topographic United States map arrives in the geology department.

T. J. Carr Austin K. Rogers Southwestern Kans American Journal of Science Haworth Kansas Stanley Elsie Reasoner Associae Bret Haworth Kanlas State Teachers Association Topeka Kansas University Olin Hunter Engle George Campbell Oswego Campbell Geological Department United States

Higgins Anderson wedding set for Morganville

Invitations received for the Higgins Anderson wedding to be held at the bride’s Morganville home on Wednesday December 29. The couple will reside in the cottage once occupied by Prof. and Mrs. Franklin after the holidays.

Higgins Anderson Morganville Franklin George Leonard Barber Daisy Dixon George Barker Frances Barker Kansas City Gomer Thomas P. Barker Fred Dobson Ottawa

Corprac Sample Dies From Wound in the Head

Leavenworth Kansas December 20 Corporal Frank Sample of Company C Twentieth Kansas volunteers died from a bullet wound to the head received at the Battle of Sat Tomas Philippians May 4 His case was remarkable as the wound entered near the temple and penetrated the brain He revived after removal from the field and was sent home on the hospital ship Relief. Up to last Saturday he could walk.

Sample Leavenworth Kas Frank Sample Twentieth Kansas Volunteers Sat. Tomas Relief

Pension Work At Senate Hearing and Resolutions

Washington December 20 Fairbanke introduced a bill in the Senate to grant a pension of 82000 a year to the widow of Gen Lawton Hear of Massachusetts introduced a resolution declaring the republic adheres to the doctrines of the Declaration of Independence and national constitutions The purpose of government is to ennoble humanity and enable freedom and honor for all under equal governance A shift toward continental expansion and equal rights for races within the union is urged A resolution was laid on the table Harris announced withdrawal from the agriculture committee Cockrell moved to fill vacancies on several committees by appointing Allen The resolution was adopted

Washington Fairbanke Lawton Massasachusette Mberty Harris Kansas Committee On Agriculture Cockrell Missouri Vacano Agriculture Interstate Commerce Phiippines and Pensions Allen Nebraska Dee War Department Gen San Mateo Suzan Manila Kitedl Otis Staf

Federation reelects Gompers at next meeting venue named

The American Federation of Labor unanimously reelected Samuel Gompers as president and chose Louaville for the next meeting place. Frank Morrison was elected secretary and John B. Lennon treasurer. A committee on arbitration between linotype machinists and printers was formed to decide machinist membership in the Typographical union.

Loutaville Montecky Sstroft American Federation of Labor Today Samuel Gompers Louaville Gompers Frank Morrison Washington John B. Lennon Bloomington Ill Linotype Machinista Typographical Union Counly Santa Fe Pauls Valley 1. T Wayne Gorman Wee Forrest Staley

Navy reports successful Manila sorties and rebel attack

Washington reports multiple naval actions near Manila with the Concord and other ships landing troops for operations in Luzon. Insurgents attacked Cavite navy yard near Fort Rice but were repelled by Petrel’s searchlight and a six pound shell, while Gen Lawton is officially confirmed killed near San Mateo.

San Francisco Rito Janeiro Manila Cavite Navy Yard Nsurgenta Fort Rice Cavite Viejo vi Bouta Navy Yard Petrel Washinington War Department Lawton Ali Glals United States

Fragmentary Civil War Era Firefight Account

A fragmentary report describes volleys and casualties as Gen Lawton was shot. Officers remained under cover while a staff officer and seven other men were wounded in the engagement.

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Michigan Legislature debates railroad taxation amendment

In Lansing the judiciary committees report a joint constitutional amendment to elevate railroad taxation from specific to general based on value. It needs 67 votes in the house and 22 in the senate. Gov. Pingree’s foes seek defeat in the house, else they can block in the senate.

Lansing Mich House Judiciary Senate Pingree

Markets and Livestock Prices in Kansas City Report

Market wire lists cattle, hogs, sheep and other livestock prices from Kansas City exchanges. Receipts and price ranges show steady to strong trends for cattle and hogs, with lambs and feeders also noted and various regional figures across districts.

Kansas City Wamnan City Activa Steadyi Texas Promere Firm Lambe Reeves

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