British reverses hit Gatacre after White at Nicholson's Nek
The article reports a severe British setback under Gen Gatacre mirroring Gen White's defeat at Nicholson's Nek. It notes losses, missing men, and questioned leadership and strategy, with Boer successes at Modder river and a clarion call for renewed British resolve amid rising crisis.
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White
Nicholson
Nek
Gatacre
Gatlere
Stormburg
Lurknow
Stromburg
Chitaere
South Africa
Gantacre
Thisiaubnah
Devaley
Fayghiad
Methuen
Modder
Westminster Trusette
Boglund
Buller
Ajest
Rural Free Delivery Seen Worthy Of Careful Study
A rural free delivery proposal is discussed as already emerging in some areas. Proponents cite rising postal receipts, higher farm land values, better rural road conditions, and closer market awareness boosting prices and education. Merchants may fear reduced trade, but essential goods would still arrive.
Farmers and towns share benefits of rural free delivery
The passage argues that rural free mail delivery will attract more money, noting free delivery has proven effective in this city and should be extended to neighboring townships. It claims city and merchant prosperity relies on farmer gains from rural delivery and urges mutual adoption to boost regional prosperity.
Press Rejects Triple Alliance and Anglo American Pact
The piece notes that public and press reaction to Joseph Chamberlain’s call for a three way alliance among England Germany and the United States is hostile. It argues the idea adds to past wavering utterances and that recent Samoa and other policy shifts show no profit in broader coalitions.
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England
Germany
United States
Joseph Chamberlain
Chamber- Tain
Europe
America
Salisbury
Chamberlain
Boelind
Geren
Spain
Agric Hs
Amd
Thas
State officers overpaid and laziness blamed
A Detroit Evening News editorial targets state officers including the Attorney General Secretary of State and Land Commissioner. It argues salaries are excessive given little direct work, with deputies and clerks paid well to perform most duties. It cites large fees to attorney friends and condemns officials for rottenness and excuses.
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Detroit Evening News
Atri
Geen
Migriard
Gary
Land Office
Pin kree retires with forces to Cap ital Kop in ambush plan
Lute cablegrams report that Gen. Pin kree has retired with his forces to Cap ital Kop to draw the forces of Lords McMillan and Burrows into ambush at Lansing Nek following the engagement at Grand Jury.
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Lute
Pinkree
Kop
McMillan and Burrows
Grand Jury
Lansing Nek
Edmund Vance Cook to Speak at Christian Church Event
On Monday night Edmund Vance Cook will address the Christian church on December 18 under the United Brotherhood. He is a noted poet and writer with works such as Rhymes to Be Read and A Patch of Pansies. H O Jennings of Chicago highly praises his platform poetry and character.
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Edmund Vance Cook
Christian Church
United Brotherhood
H. O. Jennings
D. D
Chicago
Mr. Cook
Opole
Blief
Chesher Dealer in Feed Grain Hay and Straw
A. Chesher buys and sells floor feed grain hay and straw. He pays cash for wheat oats and corn. Contact for buying or selling when you need farm supplies.
Trial testimony recounts Mrs Sanderson case details
Contined from first page Lasoyer Crosby testified about seeing a man. witnesses described Mrs Sanderson gathering bottles, following through on a plan, and discussing her late husband’s death. Cross-examinations covered testimonies of Miss Robertson, Mr Van Loo, and others while noting autopsy timing and city witness accounts.
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Lasoyer Crosby
Mars
Simderson
WooRobertean
Paaiderson Groods
Coord
Tep. Lewis
Battle Creed
Sanderson
Miss Robertson
Bre Standerson
Port Huron
Mary Brogan
Bryson's
Gavin Richey
Marshall
Hatch
Michigan Central Depot
Chicago
Crosby
Chicago Heights
Mary Robertson
May Ladd
Gadd
Thaya
Lam
Detroit
Jad
Rogers Park
Mar. Richey
Clark
Richey
Marie Robertson
Camm
Powis
Zadow
Miss Mars
Dasper Adams
Adaims
Ground glass murder trial details unfold in Battle Creek
Testimony centers on Mrs Sanderson and alleged plots around her husband’s death as Marie Robertson and others testify. Witnesses describe ground glass in a dish, payments, transfers of estate rights, and rumors of infidelity and foul play. Lawyers clash over admissible questions while court reporters note contested motives and possible conspiracies in the Sanderson case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teven
Butterfield
Regatees
Adams
Jasper Adams
Mr. Satterfield
Sanderson
Marie Robertson
Hulbert & Mechem
John Seymour
Royal Hotel
Mourt
Clark
Caroline Litter
Mr. Ladd
Hing
Himt
Fran Mars
Robertson
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Ediaj and
Vance Cook
The
Christian Church For the United Motherhood
Ae Yu
Laid
Jasper Adama
Wever
Imral
Harnee
Abr
Paul Jones
Marie
Sander‘son
Mrs. Bartlett
Sandersons
Hulbert & Meche
Yun Loo
Adwuses
LE. B. Twighes
Iraning
Perrett
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