Kaffirs Fight Boers Near Mafeking Front
Reports from Pretoria and Lourenzo Marques relay Boer and British actions in the war. Commandant Swart claims a Dec 22 engagement near Alewynskop with Kaffirs on a fortified ridge, Burghers taking the position while suffering three killed and five wounded. Other dispatches describe Mafeking fort bombardments, Ladysmith raids, and broader movements as generals and officers report casualties and strategic rotations.
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Pretoria
Lourenzo Marques
Swart
Alewynskop
Zeerust
Derdorpoort
Kaftir
Suyman
Molopo
Mafeking
Ladysmith
Lucas Meyer
Loxton
Marseilles
Daily Mail
Gourko
Joubert
Baden-Powell
Matekin
Willam
England
Cape Town
Victoria West
Matt Steyn
Orange Free State
Pietermaritzburg
Rifle Brigade
Schulx Burgher
Colenso
Oronje
Modder
Kuruman
Methen
London
War Office
Sarah Wilson
Kinserey
Modder River
Kamperdam
Ottoskopje
Kimberley
Lazaretto Ridge
Wimbledon Ridge
Chamier
Royal Artillery
Lapussinn
White
Lancers
Boers threaten Chieveley camp as weather pushes HQ move
Dispatch from Chieveley dated Dec 24 reports Boers approaching within three miles, men watering parties forced to move due to water scarcity. Ladysmith farms reportedly sortie and capture a hill. A Cape Town dispatch on Dec 30 notes heavy firing toward Stormberg linked to General Gatacre’s effort to reopen Indwe line. London reports no change for Gatacre and French. Indwe colliery line now functioning again.
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Winte
Ndon
the Times
Chieveley Camp
Ladysmith
Cape Town
Indwe
Morgan people control coal areas in Hocking Valley
A New York telegraph report says Morgan interests have gained control of coal operations in the Hocking Valley and Sunday Creek regions. It names officers for the Toledo and Ohio Central, Kanawha and Michigan, and Hocking Valley railroads, with Decatur Axtell and N Monsarratt elevated to top positions. An inspection tour of the Toledo and Ohio Central is planned for next week.
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Oplumpus
New York
Toledo
N. Monsarratt
Chas
Hickox
Hocking Valley Railroad
Kanawha and
Michigan
Decatur Axtell
Ralph W. Hickox
Go Central
Death of Father Malone Stirred Unionist Bishop and Brooklyn Parish
New York reports Rev. Sylvester Malone pastor at Saints Peter and Paul in Brooklyn died aged 70 after illness. A regent of the University of New York he supported the Union during the Civil War, raised a flag at his church spire, and aided the effort with money and labor amid Williamsburg tensions.
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New York
Sylvester Malone
Williamsburg
Father Malone
Dawes Outlines Trust Regulation and Philippine Policy
Charles G. Dawes spoke at a Republican rally outlining administration policy on trusts and the Philippines. He argued trusts must be restrained where harmful, with laws to boost competition possibly disintegrating them, and blamed anti‑imperialists for prolonging the war while pledging McKinley’s course would stand.
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Philippines
Sprin GrisLp
Charles G. Dawes
L Overeast
Assembly Hall
Dawes
Republican Party
McKinley
Wife Murderer Discharged in Barrimore
Franklin B. Livingston, a blind man, who strangled his wife Dora Livingston on Christmas night and paid a man to guide him to the police, was discharged from custody by Judge Stockbridge after coroner's jury evidence said he choked her to save his life.
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Barrimore
Franklin B. Livingston
Dora Livingston
Stockbridge
Livingston
Molineux handwriting claim linked to poison package
In New York a Knickerbocker club member asserts handwriting similarity between Molineux and the poison package address. Separately, Toledo's Jackson day event plans a January 3 dinner at Memorial Hall with speakers Judge Tarvin of Kentucky and Timothy Tarsney of Michigan.
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New York
Molineux
John D. Adams
Knickerbocker Athletic Club
Tarvin
Tarsney
To.Eno
Jackson League of Toledo
Memorial Hall
James P. Tarvin
Kentucky
Timothy Tarsney
Michigan
Wars and patrols report in the Philippines and Namacpacan
In Manila on Dec 29 30 insurgent activity echoes along Dagupan to Vigan as American troops search for escaping fighters. Colonel Hare loses track of prisoners after following a party, while Namacpacan fortifications deter a Christmas rebel strike. General Otis reports major gains at Montalban with Lockett’s force killing and capturing enemy forces and seizing weapons and supplies despite casualties.
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Hare
Manina
Dagupan
Vigan
Whitsell
Trinidad
Namacpacan
Luther R. Hare
Thirtythird Infantry
Young
Wheeler
Manila
Panique
Washindron
Otis
War Department
Washington
Lockett
Schuyler
Dorst
van Duesen
Montalban
San Mateo
Enslow
Eleventh Cavalry
Matson
Oris
One Killed as Denver Rail Crash Hits Boulder Valley Train
A Cheyenne flyer on the Union Pacific collided with the Boulder Valley train at Brighton Colorado. One man, baggageman William Roudlenan, was killed and eleven others injured. Brakeman Fred Lewis was crushed when a wheel ran over his leg while coupling. He reportedly cut off the leg and crawled free. doctors fear loss of limb.
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Vet Rr
Denver
Cheyenne Flyer
Union Pacific
Boulder Valley
Brighton
Colo
William Roudlenan
Cheyenne
Fred Lewis
Boutelle to never be the same mentally
May never be same mentally. Congress man Boutelle at the McLean asylum is improving physically but may never regain his former mental condition. Dr. Daniel A. Robinson, who attended him after his collapse at Young's hotel, warned that mental change may persist despite physical recovery.
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Bostox
Congressman Boutelle
McLean Asylum
Daniel A. Robinson
Baggor
Young's Hotel
Murder verdict and death sentence in Neufeldt case
In New York on December 30 the jury found William Neufeldt guilty of first degree murder in the killing of his cousin Mrs. Nathan Kronman. He was sentenced to death with execution set for the week beginning February 12. Florence Blythe Hinckley Married. San Francisco, Dec. 30. Florence Blythe Hinckley heiress to Blythe fortune, married A. A. Moore Jr. Venezuelan dispatch reports Hernandez the revolutionist fleecing with 200 men toward the Colombian boundary as government troops hold Caracas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William Neufeldt
Nathan Kronman
Florence Blythe-Hinckley
San Francisco
Thomas Blythe
A. A. Moore, Jr
Caracas
Venezuela
Hernandez
Pulido
Inferno at Monroe Street Fire Bleaches Chicago
A seven story blaze at 220 and 222 Monroe destroyed the main building and two adjoining stores. Losses total about a million dollars with Wooley & Company Edwards Stanwood & Company Butler Paper Henry A Shepard Printing Co affected. One fireman injured. nine more hurt when walls collapsed as crews worked atop a five story roof. Insurance covered most losses amid intense cold.
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Chicago
Associated Press
Monroe Street
Wooley & Company
Edwards, Stanwood & Company
Butler Paper Company
Henry A. Shepard Printing Company
Lawton Funeral in Manila Honors General Lawton
Manila December 30 funeral rites for General Lawton were held at San Mateo on December 18. The body was moved from Haco cemetery to Luneta and Pasig, then aboard the transport Troups bound for the United States. The procession included the Twentieth regiment band, General Hall, Fourth cavalry escorts, and staff, with Rear Admiral Watson, foreign consuls, Philippine Supreme court, and many prominent Filipinos sending wreaths and condolences to Mrs Lawton.
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Manila
Associated Press
Lawton
San Mateo
Haco
Luneta
Pasig
United States
Hall
Fourth Cavalry
Outs
Wheeler
Bates
Kobb
Schwan
Watson
Philippine Supreme Court
Filippinos
Fight at Mafeking Reported by Pretoria Dispatch
Pretoria dispatch says on December 25 British troops attacked the Boerライン near Mafeking in a sortie. Casualties totaled 109 killed and wounded for the British, while the Boers suffered 2 killed and several wounded.
Icebound River Delays Boats From Cincinnati
Cincinnati December 30 The river is blocked by heavy ice so no boats will go upstream today The New Orleans boats may depart this evening but uncertainty remains The ice stretches from Cattlettsburg to Portsmouth and forecasts predict the river will stay closed until late February
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Cincinnati
Associated Press
New Orleans
Cattlettsburg
Portsmouth
German Ship Captured by British Prize Crew
Lourenzo Marquez reports the German steam er Bundesrath of the German East Africa line has been captured by the English and taken to Durban. The vessel arrived from Mozambique after sailing from Hamburg on November 8 bound for Tanga, East Africa.
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Lourenzo, Marquez
Associated Press
Durban
Mozambique
Hamburg
Tanga
East Africa
Hay Leaves London for South Africa Consular Trip
Adelbert S. Hay the new United States consul at Pretoria departed Waterloo Station for Southampton on his way to Capetown. He carries many commissions from relatives and friends of British prisoners at Pretoria.
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London
Associated Press
Adelbert S. Hay
United States
Pretoria
Waterloo
Southampton
Capetown
Plague Attacks Whites in Nouméa New Caledonia
Melbourne dispatch reports five whites attacked by plague at Nouméa with one death. Meanwhile fifteen Kanakas and Chinamen have died and twelve are under treatment, highlighting widespread impact of the outbreak.
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Melbourne
Victoria
Associated Press
Noume
New Caledonia
Not Borne Out by Holi' Report
Washington reports state that Boer threats to cut rations for British prisoners at Prevorts if Delazon bay food entries halt were not confirmed by U S Consul Hollis at Pretoria The day also notes Gov Stone's expected hearing on Hannan return case and the death of J Perry Vanfleet at Towanga aged 60 from consumption with his widow surviving.
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Washington
Prevorts
Great Britain
Delazon Bay
United States
Hollis
Pretoria
Perry Vanfleet
Towanga
J. Perry Vanfleet
Bradford County
Fire destroys seven story buildings on East Twenty Fourth Street
New York December 30 fire consumes two seven story structures at 425 to 485 East Twenty Fourth Street. Mostly occupied by William Campbell & Co wallpaper factory. Loss estimated at 500000 dollars. Havana December 30 preparations underway for General Bartolome Maso to attend Cuban council called by General Wood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
East Twenty-Fourth Street
William Campbell & Co
Havana
Bartolome Maso
Wood
Four Doctors Give Up Then Cure by Foley Kidney Remedy
A letter from Mrs. J. M. Bailey credits Foley's Kidney Cure with saving her daughter after four doctors had given up. The note praises rapid relief and mobility, while farm accident remedies and other patent medicines are touted, including Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil and De Witt's Little Early Risers with endorsements from Lewis Dennis of Salem Indiana.
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Beaver Am
Foley
J. M. Bailey
Rider & Snyder
Don’t Risk Your Life From Cold to Fatal Diseases
An old advertisement urges avoiding illness from colds and coughs by using Fotey’s Honey and Tar and Burdock Blood Bitters. It claims vaccines or cures for indolent conditions. The copy touts safety, guarantee, and ease of use.
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Fotey
Rider&, Snyder
Kidney Talk Prompts Endorsements and Medicine Claim
A Mr John Schander of Russell and Co recounts using Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney and bladder trouble after his wife bought them. He notes two days of relief, urges others to try the pills, and mentions the product price of 50 cents with Foster Milburn Co as U S agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massillon
John Schander
Russell & Co
Toften
Daan
Dean
Baltily
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
United States
Doan’s
Prevent a Cold With Foley’s Honey and Tar Remedy
An old advertisement claims that after exposure or at onset a dose of Foley’s Honey and Tar will prevent pneumonia or consumption if taken promptly. Rider & Snyder of Selina Georgia praises One Minute Cough Cure for fast relief. The ad touts the remedy as the only harmless cure for coughs colds croup bronchitis and throat and lung troubles from Bider & Snyder and Chas W Cupples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Rider & Snyder
L T. Travis
Agent Southern Railroad
Selina
Bider & Snyder and
Chas. W. Cupples
Banner Salve claims world leading healing proven
An old advertisement touts Banner Salve as the greatest healing remedy with a 25 cent price from Rider & Snyder. A testimonial from C. W. Lenhart of Bowling Green describes an itinerant running sore relieved instantly by the ointment and claims permanent cure afterward.
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Banner
Rider & Snyder
C. W. Lenhart
Bowting Green
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