British War News From Transvaal Sees No Change Yet
London dispatch reports no new developments in the Transvaal military situation up to December 26. British forces endure sickness and horse losses while Colenso bridge is destroyed to hinder Boer positions. Dutch disaffection grows in Cape Colony and Natal, with reinforcing whispers about Warren’s return and Churchill’s escape.
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General Gatacre imposes modified reconcentrado order near Sterkstroom
General Gatacre orders all males over 12 outside towns within a 12 mile radius of current or future military camps north of Sterkstroom to evacuate their residences or form nearby camps under camp command. Those found inside the radius without passes will be arrested. Advices note few Colonial Dutch joined the Boers. Malmesbury residents celebrated Gatacre's Stormberg repulse with a dinner.
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Stormberg
General Kitchener Arrives in Malta to Join Lord Roberts
General Lord Kitchener chief of staff to General Lod Roberts arrived in Malta from Alexandria aboard the Isis. He went aboard the Dido and the ship set course for Gibraltar to join Lord Roberts.
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Secret Anglo German Understanding on Africa and China
Berlin reports a months old agreement between London and Berlin regarding South Africa and China. The talks formed the basis for discussions between the German Chancellor and Mr Chamberlain during the Kaiser’s visit to England. A provisional understanding was reached as a preliminary treaty to be signed after the war.
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London
South Africa
China
Kaser
Count von Buelow
Mr. Chamberlain
England
French Labor Troubles Press Threaten Wider Strike
In Paris a meeting of about 2500 St Etienne miners endorsed a general strike in the Loire coal basin for tomorrow morning. A sympathy movement involving about 50,000 may spread. Miners demand higher wages, shorter hours, and recognition of the Miners' Federation. companies offered a 5 percent rise, which was rejected. The decision was made amid tensions and warnings of broader disruption.
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Strikes and Turmoil Hit St Etienne Miners and Lace Workers
Cries of Vive la Grieve echo as disorders rise in St Etienne during a miners parade. About 12,500 lace workers join a wage strike, affecting 35,000 dependent workers. If coal shortages spread, nearly 100,000 could be affected as factories face closures.
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Str.-Etienne
Queen Victoria Spends Christmas at Windsor For First Time in 13 Years
London reports Queen Victoria and the royal family celebrated Christmas at Windsor for the first time in 13 years. The Duke and Duchess of Connaught and Princess Henry of Battenberg’s children joined a grand Christmas tree. The Queen showed deep devotion to the Empire, aiming for its highest aims, while sadness tinted the festivities.
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Loyal Hawaiian Prince Visits Chicago on Way Home
Prince David Kawauauka of Hawaii, 33, now an American citizen, visits Chicago to see his aunt ex Queen Liliuokalani and heads to Honolulu. He says he opposed annexation but accepts the new status, educated in Italy and fluent in English. Joined by George D Gear of Honolulu, an annexationist, aiding appeals for local judiciary election rights.
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David Kawauauka
Hawaii
Liliuokalani
Washington
Honolulu
Islands
Pope Opens Holy Door to Start Holy Year in Rome
The Pope inaugurated the holy year by opening the Holy Door of St Peter's Cathedral at 11 am in a decorated vestibule. The ceremony drew papal officials, the diplomatic corps, senior Roman officials, and specially invited guests.
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Paris to rent mansion for princely guests at exposition
The government plans to lease the Avenue du Bois de Boulogne residence once held by the late Dr Evans, a Philadelphia philanthropist. Philadelphia’s city bequest funds the property as a state guest house, with annual rent set at 60,000 francs and furnished in state regalia.
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Lipton Sends Christmas Wishes to New York Friends
A cablegram from Sir Thomas Lipton in London to the New York Press Club secretary transmits best wishes for a bright and happy Christmas to Lipton's friends. The message bears Lipton's signature and is dated December 25 from London.
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Jockeys Reiff Brothers Holiday Visit in Wichita
Jockeys Johnny and Lester Reiff, visiting their brother Elmer in Wichita, plan to ride for Richard Croker next year at 15000 dollars each. The brothers are set to depart abroad in February with A Bailey, the South African diamond king, holding second call on their services. All three were born and raised in Wichita.
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Amalfi Rockslide Kills Ten in Italy Hotel
Rome reports the Amalfi disaster at the Capuccini hotel left ten dead after a rockslide into the sea. Separate item from San Francisco notes a man, believed to be H J Hannan, held on murder charge in Pennsylvania for killing John Craig during the Westmoreland county centennial celebration. Police request extradition to Pennsylvania.
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British steamer Electrician reports broken shaft at sea
London December 25 The British steamer Electrician under Captain Fisher bound from New Orleans to Liverpool passed Kinsale and signalled that on December 22 at latitude 47 and longitude 26 she met the Lago commanded by Captain Neill with her shaft broken. The Lago left Hull December 7 for Boston and is consigned to Sanderson and Son.
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Baron Ludlow Dead in London at 72
Baron Ludlow of Heywood former recorder of Exeter and later judge of the court of appeals died in London on Christmas Day in his 72nd year. Hood's Pills advertised as a cure for liver tile biliousness indigestion and headache priced at 25 cents.
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Arrest of Globe National Bank President Cole in Los Angeles
Charles S. Cole, former president of Globe National Bank of Boston, was arrested in Los Angeles on a Boston warrant charging embezzlement and misappropriation of about 900,000. He is detained at his apartment with his wife and son present. The arrest follows the bank's suspension and a late December move to Redondo Beach.
Boston's City Funds Tied Up in Globe Bank
Boston officials report a total of 870,099.76 dollars tied up in the Globe Bank as of December 23. City Treasurer Turner explains deposits split among general, sinking fund, and water works accounts, noting large sums were placed there while Charles H. Cole led the sinking fund board and as bank president.
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City Funds Withdrawn From Globe Bank Amid Troubles
Sinking fund commissioners voted to pull city deposits after trouble was announced at Globe Bank. With clearing house backing, officials believed the bank safe and halted further action as the bank subsequently closed.
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Cole’s Attorney Says Cole Will Stay In California
Los Angeles reports that Charles H. Cole, former president of the Globe National Bank of Boston, detained on embezzlement charges, will remain in California until the Boston complaint arrives and a warrant is issued. His attorney hints habeas corpus may be sought. Cole lives quietly with his wife and son at Van Nuys and avoids interviews.
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Earthquake Shakes Southern California Centered on San Jacinto
A strong earthquake struck Southern California at 4:25 am lasting about twelve seconds. The center appeared near San Jacinto in Riverside county, damaging 10 to 15 buildings, toppling chimneys, and cracking walls. Total damage in San Jacinto and Hemet is estimated at 50,000 dollars with no confirmed injuries.
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San Dingo Has The Shakes In San Diego Event
A strong earthquake struck San Diego at 4.25 am on December 25, causing severe shaking of tall buildings and a loud rumbling. No serious structural damage occurred. A high wave hit the oceanfront but damaged ships were not reported. A lighter aftershock followed seconds later.
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Railroad Gangs Clash Over Bridge Construction Feud
At Rouses Point New York about 50 Rutland railroad workers and 125 Central Vermont staff clashed over a Lake Champlain bridge project. Tracks and telegraph lines were damaged a Central Vermont engine worth 11000 was seized and stored by Rutland crews. The dispute centers on cross state rail spur progress and a joint bridge linking Ogdensburg to Lake Champlain with Burlington and Grand Isle markets involved.
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Detective operative gravely injured after fall from viaduct
Chicago December 2 John Gillies a private detective agency operative is hospitalized probably fatally hurt after being hurled from the 12th street viaduct onto an incoming Grand Trunk train. He says two men pursued him for days and that his attackers were not robbers though he uses the word enmity and police seek full details.
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Broken wheel causes Pomona train wreck
A broken wheel on the engine of the Los Angeles to Pomona train last night caused a severe wreck. One person was killed and many injured as the engine left the track and the baggage and smoking car caught fire. The dead include Monroe Thurman, Mrs. Rose O'Connor, and Milton Munroe.
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Assignee's Account Settled in Winnepesaukee Case
Edmund Tetley assignee of the Winnepesaukee Gas and Electric Light Co insolvency case had its probate court settlement. The estate totaled 2445.50 dollars with creditors awarded 1297.99 dollars as a dividend of 18.1 percent. Judge W B Fellows presided in Laconia New Hampshire on December 25.
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Providence Wife Burned By Husband In Attic Tragedy
In Shoo Fly Village Providence Rhode Island a Christmas debauch ended fatally as Patrick Durkin allegedly kicked a live oil stove under his wife Ann Durkin’s dress causing his wife to catch fire. Firefighters and police responded as Durkin was arrested and Mrs. Durkin died at Rhode Island Hospital with coroner notified.
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Printing Without Ink In Electric Printing Method
English trade papers discuss a new electric inkless printing method proposed by a English corporation. The system uses chemically damped paper and ordinary printing surfaces to produce clear impressions, with costs lowered by avoiding ink and minor equipment changes.
To Let Low Winter Rents for Rooms and Buildings
An old classified notice offers low winter rents. Vive good rooms seven dollars fifty cents monthly. Large two story houses fifteen dollars. House suitable for boarders fifteen dollars. Tenement with stable and hennery for one hundred hens twelve dollars. Cottage, blacksmith shop, and a half acre land nine dollars. T. H. Elliott, 64 Central St.
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Convict recalls mission spur in spur-of-moment fan exchange
In a brief Puck quip a convict bitterly notes the rem motive while a missionary fan expresses delight at the encounter. The exchange captures a sharp, era-tinged moment with minimal context.
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