Heavy losses in Boer War fighting near Orange River and Langberg
London reports from Lord Kitchener describe sharp clashes as 300 Boers and armed natives attack British mounted infantry near Heginderyna. Da Wat’s forces at Langberg repel an assault with twelve British casualties. Damani’s detachment at Tal Kop repulses Boers but suffers heavy losses including Damant wounded and 27 Boer dead later revealed after a truce to remove their dead.
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Lord Kitchener Nends
Orange River
Transvaal
Heginderyna
Britz
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da Wot
Dartnell
Campbell
Langberg
de Wat
Botha
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Orange River Colony
Damani
Bia
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Damant
Saventesa
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Large Bic Loss Fire Hits Ohio Paper Plant
A major fire at Grein the Champion Paper Works in Hamilton Ohio damaged the plant heavily. Losses estimated from 3.752 million to 3 million dollars included a stock of 250 030 dollars in enamelled book and magazine paper. Fire caused by a gasoline cap explosion. a 750 000 brick building was saved by the fire department. Company capital stock listed at 1500 000.
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Ohio
Hamilton
Champion Paper Works
United States
Expect Rich Bequest From Late Col Richard J Hinton
Topeka reports the Kansas Historical Society will receive Col Richard J Hinton's extensive relics and manuscripts collection, highlighting Kansas history. Hinton, a journalist and soldier, befriended John Brown and gathered items during Kansas troubles, with a formal donation expected upon his death in London. Dorothy Peper, stage star known as Miss Jane Oaker, wed Hale Rice Hamilton in St Louis, aided by a small ceremony before Christmas.
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Hister- Topeka
Richard J Hinton
London
Kansas Historical Society
Collinson
Kansas
John Brown
George W Martin
State Historical Society
St Louis
Wilhelmine Dorothy Peper
Chrisltian Peper
Willionaire
Jane Oaker
Christian Peper
Sheridan Avenue
Hals Rice Hamilton
James K Hackett Company
Misls Peper
D M Hamilton
Tapska
Peper
Diplomatic Action Squelched by Italian Customs Disharmony
Indignation in Hindlas rouses readers over alleged dishonesty of Italian customs officers. Readers denounce systematic baggage valuables ransacking. railway firms refuse redress. A US senator proposes collection action by Somalic action at Rowe to press the Italian government.
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Paris
United States
Rowe
New British Rat Af Rd Soon to Supers 11g Eat London
The notice states a pestage statute head of Kirg Edward to be issued on New Year’s Day ahead of a reform. Queen Victoria’s effigy has topped English stamps for sixty-two years, a rarity among nations.
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London
Pestaga
Kirg Edward
Fablic
Victora
Still a Chance for Chile and Argentina Peace Effort
Washington reports a possible peaceful settlement as diplomatic exchanges between Chile and Argentina proceed after the Argentine minister’s withdrawal. Britain is proposed as an arbitrator. Also, Queen Alexandra’s health worsens slightly but she is expected to recover and spend Christmas at Marlborough House.
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Washington
Hay
United States
Wilson
Santiago de Chile
Choeen
Chile
Argentinos
Great Britain
Warrants Issued For Mutineers At Federal Penitentiary
Warden McCloughry in Leavenworth Kansas swore out warrants today against mutineers who escaped during the recapture delivery charging them with murder. Also reports from Chicago and New Orleans describe legal moves in Cook County court and a suicide attempt aboard a ferry. Birds imported from California are tied to a Riviera ostrich farming plan as six actors remain at large. In Wisconsin, Nuc Se-Ga, elder mother of a famed Winnebago warrior, dies at 125, buried with ancient rites on an island in the Mississippi.
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Kan
McCloughry
Federal Penitentiary
New Orleans
Water F Leighton, Jr
New York City
Nathalie Hamilton
Gretoa
California
Paris
Oatrick
Bob Clark
Thomas Kating
Riviera
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Pia
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Wisconsin
Michigan
Ube Island
Roving Kansas 7 FAL 10s Pittsburg Farm Purchase
A partial Kansas to Pennsylvania dispatch reports manager Fred Clarke of the Pillsburgs writing President Dreyfuss announcing the purchase of a large Winfield Kansas farm for 17500, raising Clarke's holdings in the region to over 50000.
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Pittsburg
Fred Clarke
Pillsburgs
Dreyfuss
Win+field
Kan
Clarke
Attorney Likened to Elijah in Dowie Case at Chicago Court
In Chicago on December 23 the closing argument in the Dowie receivership suit was led by SW Packard. He praised Dowie as an organizer like Pierpont Morgan yet admitted human faults. Packard likened Dowie to Elijah and suggested reconciliation with Zion, while Dowie and his wife attended with many followers. Dowie appeared prayerful as the defense outlined his ties to Elijah.
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Chicago
John Alexander Dowie
Zion Lace Industries
SW Packard
Tuley
Packard
Samuel Stevenson
Lowie
Zion
Dowie
Pierpont Morgan
James
Elijah
Zion Congregation
Ur” Dowis
Dawie
Plan for Securing Release of Miss Irons Is Revealed
Washington December 23 United States chargé d affaires Spencer Eddy at Constantinople unveils an ingenious plan to secure the release of Miss Irons. Officials withhold details to avoid publicity. suggestions named Col Myton T Herrick of Cleveland as a possible envoy, a friend of late President McKinley. Boston December 23 Governor Crane declines appointment as secretary of the treasury citing family illness and business commitments. Chicago December 23 Judge Dunne quashes two indictments against John A Hinssy former Knights of Pythias official on perjury charges, saying affidavits did not prove perjury.
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Conani
Miss Nione
Washington
Spencer Eddy
United States
Constantinople
Miss Irons
White House
Crane
Col Myton T Herrick
Cleveland
McKinley
Boston
Chicago
IMI
Dunne
Jobo A Hinssy
Supreme Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Dunce
Six Chicago Burglars Enter Wrecking Company Store
Six robbers entered the Chicago House Wrecking company, bound and gagged two watchmen, blew open the fire door, and took $33 from the watches. After hours of captivity one watchman crawled to a fire alarm box to summon help. The loot was not large.
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Chicago
Wareham
Chicago House Wrecking Company
Aberbres
FUEL FAMIN Strains Ohio Town For Wood and Coal
Lima Ohio reports a fuel famine with no coal or wood in the city since Wednesday. Prices for wood reach 10 dollars per cord as residents walk long distances to confront wagon arrivals in a desperate bid to secure fuel amid shortages and rising costs.
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Ohio
Lima
Maclay Silent In Navy Resignation Demand
Washington reports the naval historian Maclay has not yet answered the navy department's request for his resignation. Under rule, three days’ grace is allowed to show cause, though the order may be disregarded. Maclay is expected to depart the service, aligning with moves to limit Schley case disclosures. Western Trade Interests meet in Topeka to organize support for West coast and Latin American commerce, with governors invited, amid a push on shipping subsidies and Gulf of Mexico routes.
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Naithing
Navy Department
Maclay
Schley
Pavy Department
Brown
Belknap
Miles
Rustace M
Topeka
Gov Stanley
Gulf of Mixes
Suspected foul play near Atchison Kansas shocks town
A traumatic case emerges as Dena Berl, a clothing dealer, was found near a dyke nine miles from Atchison. Begley died. Marks shows throat wounds suggesting strangulation. Investigators pursue clues but motive and assailant remain unknown.
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Atchissain
Begley
Christmas visitors and locals fill Lawrence town pages
The Lawrence column lists numerous residents returning for Christmas and visiting relatives, including Mr and Mrs J Nicholson, Prof Edgar Frazioc, Miss Eugenia Pratt, Miss Ida Ford, and many others. It notes travel from Topeka, Chicago, Kansas City, and Albany amid holiday gatherings and local events.
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Rood
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Mausfield
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George Robinson
Bronst Havens
Leavenworth
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RE Patoey
Albuquerque
Edith Irwin
Block Rapids
W H Iswin
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