Battle Coming as Boer Forces Rally Near Colesboro
London dispatches report continued Boer activity around Colesbury near Tugela and Huller's force at the front, with expectations of another Ladysmith push. Plicher's raid is disputed, British reinforcements to French’s force noted, and reports describe hard fighting, disrupted tracks, and local looting amid surrounding surrounds. American steamer Mashook released pending trial, Transvaal sheriff arrested and paroled, and a Cape proclamation extends duty of white men to defend Pleosin.
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London
Huller
Tugela River
Ladysmith
Colesbury
Plicher
Tocmeon
Capetown
Jaguary
Household Cavalry
Hitt
Newt Babtulon
Mesex Regiment
Hive
Capeown
Patridge
Exact Positions Not Hoown in Cape Town War News
London dispatch reports British troops countering Boer positions in South Africa with heavy trench work along a seven mile front near Vaal River and at Kimberley. Col. Baden-Powell reportedly defeated Boer forces at Mafeking, while Dutch uprisings widen and population hostility grows along the Drieska to Barkly line.
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Dara
Galiere
Coperhee
Lore Methuen
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Drieska
Merschel
Barkly
Kimberley
London
Cape Town
Col
Baden-Powell Hes
Mafeking
Great Western steamer sinks near Guernsey
The Great Western One mall steamer struck Black Rock near Guernsey this morning. Thirty two passengers were aboard and all were saved. One sailor drowned. Boats launched within ten minutes and passengers behaved with courage. The Ibex was a 1250 ton steel vessel.
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London
Great Western
Black Rock
Island of Guernsey
Tolatoe
Bribery Probe Opens Over Clark of Missouri Seat
Washington January 5 Senate privileges and elections committee began hearings into bribery charges linked to Senator Clark of Missouri. Clark, accompanied by counsel Faulkner, faces testimony from Edmunds for the complainants alleging large sums and personal influence bought his election.
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Ittes
Washington
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections Today
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Mogtans
Younger
Clark Hiself
Faulkner
Edmunds
Tie
Clarke
Paulkner
Uuety
Maulksner
Tua
Senate Committee Votes Adverse Report On Quay Debate
Washington reports the Senate committee approved an adverse report on the Best Quay resolution by 4 to 3. Burrows, the lone Republican, votes for the majority. Hoar delivers a minority report. No exact date for presenting the report was given. Newport News details follow with a mob incident and other brief items from across the country.
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Senate Committee On Elections
Washington
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
Best Quay
Chandler
Hoar
McComus
Burrows
Caffery
Pellas
Harris
Torley
Pritchard
Missionary murdered as Brooke captured by Boxer rebels
A Chinese province report says Rev. Mr. Brooks of the Church Missionary Society was captured near Ping Ying in Shan Tung and slain by boxers, with provincial cavalry arriving too late to save him. The item notes widespread village destruction and Christian killings linked to the seditious group.
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Pekin
Mr. Brooks
Church Missionary Society
Ping Ying
Shan Tung
Italian Ambs senior Helps Pardoning Case Leads Albany
Chiara OClgca, who killed her husband in New York City in April 1898 and was given a life sentence, has been pardoned by Governor Roosevelt. She had faced execution before Governor Hill commuted the sentence to life imprisonment. Baron Fava urged clemency in a strong personal appeal.
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Ambs
Albany
Chiara Oclgcarale
New York City
Aulture
Roosevelt
Hill
Baron Fava
Deaths in the Klondike Report Four Frozen Bodies and One Overwhelmed
Seattle dispatch reports five recent deaths in the Klondike region. Four men froze near White Pass during a blizzard, one with a $3000 Alaska Commercial check found around his belt. D R Richter of San Francisco died in his cabin near White Pass, while William Somerville, a Dawes resident, frozen at White Horse after being found by mounted police. Andrew Andochwitz, a laborer from White Pass, was killed by a blast stone near the same area.
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Seattle
Wash
Topeka
White Pons
Acquitintun
William Somerville
Pollos Fuat
White Horse
Andrew Andochwitz
White Pass
Yulon
Moody's Northfield educational work faces future
Evangelist Moody vows to continue guiding the Northfield teaching paper. He mentions two financial stewards Samuel D. Davin and J. J. Buley handling funds, and he will stay as editor while the work remains in trustworthy hands. News from St Louis notes court contracts for city lighting despite municipal delays.
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Freisurore
Samuel D. Davin
Mint Hermon Institute
J. J. Buley
Young Law Seminary
Northfield
Lowty
St. Louis
Municipal Assembly
Missouri-Edcon Company
Novastihpal Assembly
Crandanaaey
Avid
Prisoners Freed After Northern Luzon Capture
Reports say Lieutenant Gilmore of the gunboat Yorktown was captured at Baler but rescued, along with all American prisoners. The capture occurred in northern Luzon as Troops reportedly seized another island.
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Luzon
United States Captures Island in East Indies Area
A dispatch from Cavite reports the U S Navy seized Sibutu Island on December 1 near the western head of a Philippine group’s naval route. The Albany gunboat and crew engaged, with the action noted as part of US military operations around the Philippines and adjacent waters. Officials in North Borneo expressed pleasure at the seizure.
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Mibeta
Washington
United States Navy
Cavite
Weotsbaugh
Albany
Watson
Hurngu
Unit Dildndt
Julo
Willy Tolwnd
Wladin Jurado
Carlisle Against Hobert H Whetter Mead in Place of the Oval
Washington January 5 The Roberts investigating committee pressed its inquiry as ex Secretary Carlisle, ill with a cold, offered views on polygamy and eligibility for a House seat. He argued that an undoubted polygamist may justify holding office, while Roberts began the argument. In Victoria Vancouver Island news, French troops were routed, with thirty killed near Puang Tung in southern China amid boundary disputes.
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Oval
Washington
Roberts
Peasion
Milas Roberta
Utah
John G. Carlisle
Soral
Taylor
Carlisle
Cage
Robertsbeo
Victoria
B. C
Orient Bus
Atesmer
France
Puang Tung
Ching
Frange- Chinoss
Auction for Daughter of Ex Chief Corpdropper in Moat Monten
Fragmented OCR note describes an auction where the daughter of an ex chief corrobrer titled as a target is to be sold to the highest bidder. The text mentions Mary Curie and others and hints at a long, corrupt lineage and public indulgence following the sale.
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Kansas City
John Dunn
Jones Dry Goods Company
Dunn
Kanses City
Hey
Travid Rankin
Winner
Kansas City, St. Joseph & Omaha
Missouri River
St. Joseph
Rankin
Atchison County
Mary Curie
Hanya
Iain Wid
T Chien
Wei Patel
Hifi Taney
Oise
Panier
Dolucciaees
War department reports gains in the Philippines and Luzon
The War Department reports progress in the Philippines with Major Manila forces arriving near Cavite and Luzon. General movements include General Sohwon and Wheaton coordinating separate columns, and Otis confirms improved operations north of Manila. A second item recounts a retired burglar tale and a boy hero in a nocturnal break in, followed by notes on St. Louis World’s Fair funding and Africa mule shipments to Britain.
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Arkahir
Orln
Washington
Manilk
Dan
Hare
Lluwae
Vigao
Lucao
Manila
Otis
St. Louis
Congress
Hous Win Stock Company
Captain S locum and Kruger by world voyage tale
A narrator recounts meeting Kruger in Pretoria during a world voyage from Simonstown to Kimberley and Johannesburg. The exchange reveals Kruger’s sharp correction on the phrase world tour and a tense moment with Judge Beyers. The tale preserves famous quotes about English attire and dynamite as a cornerstone of the South African Republic.
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Bloeuut
Thie SyHsig
Cape
Pretoria
Bresidwit Kruger
Tom Paul
Simons Town
Cape Town
Kimberley
Johannesburg
Kruger
Transvaal
Beyers
Krucer
Paul
South African Republic
Desirable Ohio Street Lots Near University
Good lots on Ohio street described as choicest in South Lawrence, with cheaper acre property nearby. Convenient to the University and transportation, Vermont street parcels also close to business properties. O F Learnard.
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Ohio Street
Ots
South
Lawrence
University
Vermont Street
O.F. Learnard
Kansas City Live Stock Cattle Receipts Report
Market recap shows cattle and hog receipts at Kansas City with steady to higher tendencies. Native steers and cows listed with varied prices, stockers and feeders strong, heavy hogs and mixed lots showing price adjustments while wheat and corn futures edge up amid steady demand.
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Baers
Wethern
Lamba
Kanbas City
Kapese Crrv
Jan
New Way to Wash Gold from Alaska Black Sand
Seattle veteran H A Frederick explains a method using hot water and salt to separate gold from heavy black sand in Klondike mining. He reports a single day yield of about 52 ounces for three men, with gold value around $50 per batch.
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H. A. Fredarick
Seattle
Klondike
Denver Times
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Yukon
Cape Nii
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