Boers Refuse Release of Leading Captive Spy
London December 21 report from Cape Town cites General Cronje declaring Lieut Chandos Pole-Gell a spy and stating he will withhold further communications. The prisoner was unarmed when captured while traveling to meet a truce. Despite this, British dispatches note limited news from South Africa with fragments of warnings and rising public concern over unpreparedness and naval and troop movements amid the war.
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War Office
Forestier-Walker
Cape Town
Methuen
Cronje
Chandos—Pole-Gell
Geil
South Africa
Tud P. Om
Prdt
Furebuillaya
Volunt Terra
Victoria
Hendia
Landon
Bee
Y aviTillery
Smrelaren
Iris
Dan ‘Gerens
Moker
Bower
Buller
Durban
Natel
Gen. White
Lord Woulsley
Australinay Ceolontes
Dilly
Milligan Dies in Huntington at 22
Col. L. P. Milligan famed for his camera work in national history dies at his Huntington home aged 22. Born in 1844 he faced treason charges, was sentenced to hang, commuted to life imprisonment, then released after Supreme Court arguments led by James A. Garfield.
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Silligan
Bowe
Huntington
Ind
L.P. Milligan
Taai Anapolia
Supreme Court
James A.iarfield
Milligan
Acquittal in Kansas Bank Charge Hits Local Judge
McPherson Kansas December 2 Royal Matthews former bank president in McPherson District Court was acquitted on charges of receiving deposits after First State Bank became insolvent. Matthews led a reorganized bank with a brief run ending August 1897 realizing nineteen percent of assets. He had been arrested in Texas last August and was a state senator from the district.
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Interegater
McPherson
Kan
Royal Matthews
First State Bank
Matthews
Fleet National
Texas
Lawton fund drive boosts expected totals and staff moves
Adjutant General Corbin leads the Lawton relief committee as checks and pledges surge toward a large fund. A New York stock firm offers 625,000 while Milwaukee and other regions pledge sizable sums. Lieut Col Clarence Edwards will supervise transport of Gen Lawton's remains to the United States. In Washington Senator Jones dismisses two campaign subscription appointees amid a dispute over funding methods. London reports Cunard and Allan liners chartered for troop transport.
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Washington
Corbin
Lawton
New York
Milwaukee
Pennsylvania
Alger
Hay
Addison Porter
Clarence Edwards
Lawston
Secretary of War
Muskegon Ferry ordeal at sea leaves damage and repairs needed
Milwaukee to Muskegon steamer Muskegon faced a severe gale three hours from port. A broken steam pipe and failed steering left the vessel broadside to waves, one funnel torn away, two boilers shut down, and cars damaged. Temporary repairs enabled return to Milwaukee where wrecking crews cleared wrecked cars and fixed the vessel.
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Milwauker
Muskegon
Milwaukee
G. L. Thompson
Adjutant General Refuses Bequest Compliance in Michigan
Laosleg Michigan December 21 Adjutant General Case refuses governor request for resignation stating he was not present at the state military board meeting where the alleged illicit military supplies deal was ordered and had no involvement. The governor notes resignations of Quartermaster General White and Inspector General Marsh and the senate moves to recover funds lost to the military board deal.
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Michigan
Laosleg
Mich
Case
Case Naya
State Military Board Ok
White
Marsh
Senate
Military Board
Dallas Lawyer Shoots Opposing Attorney in Elevator
Dallas on December 21 saw prominent lawyer F M Etheridge shoot Edwin O Harrell four times in a crowded North Texas Building elevator. Harrell died after Etheridge fired, the two men longtime adversaries in a capital case, with a quarrel over professional disputes.
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Dallas
Texas
F. M. Eoberridge
Edwin O'Harrell
North Texas
Harrell
Etheridge
Calla partys bid to bring Jeffries Corbett fight to San Francisco
D J Pablo a San Francisco sportsman has offered 850000 on behalf of a syndicate to secure the Jeffries Corbett bout for the city and has obtained a sixty day option to finalize a deal. The content if approved may be staged outdoors by daylight. In Washington the comptroller allowed Swift and Company a 300000 pound beef claim for army use in Puerto Rico in August 1908 after meat shipment issues were deemed not contractor fault.
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San Francissoo
D. J. Pablo
Jeffries-Corbett
Washington
Swift & Company
Chicago Packers
Puerto Rico
Remarkable Philadelphia Case Demonstrates Surgical Recovery
A patient in Philadelphia underwent left shoulder blade and rib involvement after an operation. Despite intense pain, he served as an orderly in a hospice and on a British schooner. The case drew lectures and tests from hundreds of medical men as surgeons attempted to save his life.
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Philadelphia
Thee
Catiia
Wired Vigler
Pennsylvania
Tayier
Immigration Brisk as Foreign Arrivals Rise in November
New York reports 26 160 immigrants arrived in November up from 18 190 last year. The four month totals show October 18 674 versus 21 460 last year and September 18 070 versus 21 460. Prominent groups include Hungarians and English speakers while Syrians and Armenians appear in smaller numbers. Employment impact cited in Chicago area with 74 workers left without work and a plant closing reduce force by 6 percent. A Michigan sawmill fire caused 78 000 dollars in losses with 84 900 insurance. Dr Buirs Cough Syrup marketed for throat and lung troubles.
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New York
Knni
Leland Meets Officials in Washington on Kansas Politics
Kansas City dispatch reports Leland and allies meet in Bristow and Long with Governor Stanley and Representative Shutley. Bailey gains encouragement from White's appointment and Baker's stance. Leland vows to visit all political points, predictably defeating Curtis, as holidays approach amid shifting district influence. The piece also notes Hung Chang’s acting viceroy appointment in Canton.
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Kansas City
the Star
Washington
Kansanain Waeshingwn
Leland
Kansas
Postortiae Department
Bristow
Postminster
Stanley
Chester I. Long
Shutley
Kaogag
Curtis
Bailey
White
Eps
Iret
Baker Hae
Bulley
Nemaha Mao Ae Ao
Halley
Curts
Batley
Lalod
Ludlock
Grasn
Iiakur
Destructive Fire Destroys Lanyon Zinc Works,
A blaze at the Lanyon Zinc Company in Lanyonville near Tulsa consumes the machine kiln buildings and four large ore processing machines. About 200 workmen are affected. two workers, Jesse Williams and J.B. Schaub, die on the roof. Insurance covers the loss. rebuilding expected. Some reports say five men are buried beneath stock. identities not fully known. Lawton funeral plans and official notices accompany regional wire updates.
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Lola, Kun
Lanyon Zinc Cu
Lanyonville
Tula
Amokemtack
Rodgerd
la Harpe
Languaville
Prinvery
Lhe
Personal and Literary Notes From a Scrappy Page
A miscellany notes Herbert Spencer famed thinker, a British publisher touts a book bound in yellow khaki cloth for troops in South Africa. In Jenkintown William W. Frazier funds a $25 000 clubhouse project, vowed to support it after completion. Mentions French writers studying English literature, Shakespeare volumes, Howells on Henry Innes, and a stray quip about critical praise. An ad touts Dr Ball's Geagh Syrup for bronchitis and asthma at 25 cents.
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Herbert Spencer
Vane
South Africa
Jenkintown
Subyss
Philadelphia
William W. Frazier
W. D. Howells
Henry Innes
Doseph de Frre
Harry Galie
Neverist
Fragmented Notes on Fashion and a Roasted Veal Dish
A jumble of odd phrases references femininity attire and a detailed old instruction for roasting veal with bacon in a hot oven plus stock herbs and pepper. The text mentions Clover of earn length and ABT dept dire Khaw and a stray line about Miss Cartia Waters spending time in Topeka.
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Abe
Detroit
Markets by Wire Chicago Live Stoum and Grain Prices
Market notes list assorted futures and commodities with prices for corn May wheat and oats. Several entries show contracts, storage terms, and dealer references across multiple exchanges and locations.
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R.S. Boyd
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