Modder River Casualties and Boer War News
London reports the Modder River battle casualties total 475 with 73 killed 372 wounded and seven missing among NCOs and men. General Methuen's forces faced heavy fire across ten hours, and Boer losses appear small. Northern Cape rumors speak of rising rebellion and Natal fights hinge on Tugela river bridge status.
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London
Modder River
Northumberland Fusileers
Argyll and Sutherland High- Vangets
Sccc
Secee Ascesesescee
Scots Guards
Coldstream
Third
Grenadiers
Yorkshiires
North Lancashire We
Artillery
Frags
Coldstreams
Remington Guides
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Tord Methuen
Methuen
Northampton
Estcourt
Tugela River
Colenso
Grobler
Mafeking
Kimberley
Cape Colony
Colesburg
Burghersdorp
Venterstad
Cape Town
Buller
Natal
Tugela
Otis Review Highlights Philippine War Policy and Future U.S. Rule
The Otis report on Philippine operations through August 31 details his administration, defense of the Chinese exclusion act as policy to curb race rioting, and suggests Aguinaldo’s uprising could endure to reveal American methods of governance. It argues natives may accept U.S. rule when protected.
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Washington
Otis
Philippines
War Department
Gen. Otis
Aguinaldo
Postal Service Urges Congress to End Second Class Abuse
Postmaster General Charles Emory Smith releases a yearly report pleading Congress to curb second class mail abuses, noting a waste of over 20 million dollars annually. He cites a 101.6 million dollar expense and 95.0 million in receipts, with a 6.6 million deficit, and argues misclassification costs the government billions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Charles Emory Smith
Congress
United States
Island
Cuba
Idaho
Mississippi
Montana
Wyoming
Washington Centenary of Washington Death to Be Marked
Washington plans mark the centennial death of George Washington on December 14 with a large masons procession at Mount Vernon and ceremonies at the tomb and mansion. President McKinley and cabinet are expected. Col. Robert White of Wheeling heads the parade. Willard's hotel reception will follow in Washington. In New York the Dublin lord mayor and party sail home with about $20,000 to aid Parnell memorial efforts.
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Washington
George Washington
United States
Canada
Robert White
Wheeling
W. Va
Grand Lodge of Virginia
Mount Vernon
Colorado
President McKinley
R. U T. W. Duke
Virginia
Willard’s
McKinley
New York
Daniel Tallon
Dublin
Thomas Kennedy
John E. Redmond
Cunard
Campania
Parnell
Redmond
French Ambassador Leaves London Over Chamberlain Speech
The French ambassador departed for Paris on Saturday amid reports that the British envoy has asked for two months’ leave. The move is seen as a protest against Secretary Chamberlain’s remarks, with Lord Salisbury expected to offer an explanation. Relations between France and Britain are viewed as critical.
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London
Paris
Secretary Chamberlain
Chamberlain
Lord Salisbury
Wants More Ships The Navy Secretary urges new armor and ships
The secretary of the navy releases a comprehensive report urging Congress to authorize three armored cruisers about 13 000 tons, twelve gunboats about 900 tons, and three protected cruisers about 8 000 tons. He calls for early action on armor contracts above $300 a ton and suggests the formation of a government armor factory. He also notes the need to honor Rear Admiral Sampson and his squadron and outlines broader naval reforms.
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Washington
Secretary of the Navy
Congress
North Atlantic
Santiago
McKinley
Sampson
Dewey
Manila
United States Navy Yards
Department
Maine
Ohio
Missouri
United States
Long
Admiral Dewey
New York
Naval Reserve
Naval
League Island
Mare Island
trans-Pacific
Guam
Yokohama
Michigan
Great Lakes
Great Britain
Italy
Japan
Jéngland
France
Germany
Russia
Roots Plan for Porto Rico Government Outlined
The annual report of Elihu Root outlines a Porto Rico government plan approved by President McKinley. It calls for Congress to define applicable American laws, establish a federal judiciary, and expands the West Point program with more cadets and an artillery emphasis. It also details army size, costs, and proposed monuments and infrastructure projects in the war era.
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Washington
Elihu Root
Philippines
Cuba
Porto Rico
McKinley
Root
Congress
West Point Military Academy
Regular Army
Cccee
Acaucmy
United States
Hawaii
Guam
Shafter
Gen. Grant
Arlington
National Cemetery
Fredericksburg
Salem Church
Chancellorsville
the Wilderness
Spottsylvania Court House
Review of Trade and Legal Moves Across the Nation
Bradstreet reports mixed distributive trade with warmer weather and holidays causing irregularity though overall month remains quieter yet better than a year ago. Iron ore price doubles for next season while New England cotton districts move toward a sliding wage scale. Detroit libel suits target the Free Press for 450000 with government figures listed. Washington advisers to Roberts case urge preventing oath of office over polygamy conviction and prison term.
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New York
Bradstreet’s
New England
Non-Sinkable Dentas and Life Tips Across the Page
A column mixes new safety gismos with health ads and a dental claim. London’s non sinkable boat idea is paired with a health pitch for Hostetter’s Bitters, plus a Georgia court anecdote about a nurse and cook regarding a funeral. It also promotes Hall’s Catarrh Cure with a money back claim and druggist sales.
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London
Letter in Pocket Blunder Sparks Family Reactions
A man carries a revealing letter for weeks and reads it with his father-in-law’s advice turning up only a recipe and jokes. The tale ends with humor about the burdens carried and a Cleveland Plain Dealer note. Dr. J. W. Blosser promotes a smoke vapor remedy for catarrh and related illnesses offering a free three day trial by mail from Atlanta Georgia.
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Briggs
Cleveland Plain Dealer
J. W. Blosser
J. W. Blosser & Son
Broad St
Atlanta, Ga
Fragmentary 19th Century Quips and Ads
A garbled excerpt references the Circassian and a Wild Man tale with a broken leg after an incident in a restaurant. Also mentions a family tree query about a willowy woman and cites Piso's Cure for Consumption as saving a doctor’s bill with reader attribution from Baltimore.
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N. Y
S. W. Elardy
Hopkins Place
Baltimore, Md
Telegraph Rates Cut For Cuba to New York Messages
The Western Union Telegraph company says from December 1 1899 telegrams between Wavana Cuba and New York and all eastern points including St Louis and Minneapolis will cost 15 cents per word. For all western destinations west of the Mississippi the rate drops to 20 cents per word. Current rates are 23 and 35 cents per word.
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New York
Western Union Telegraph Company
Wavana
Cuba
Mississippi River
St. Louis
Minneapolis
Gulf Coast Winter Resorts and Mail Order Offers
The Gulf Coast between Mobile and New Orleans offers mild climate pure air and hunting and fishing. The L and N railroad provides through cars from the North with Florida routes and affordable visitor accommodations. Also promotes John Smyth Co Chicago mail order deals including a sewing machine at 14.26 and a catalogue with wholesale prices upon 10 cent postage payment.
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Gulf Coast
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Mobile
New Orleans
Florida
Tod
Ridgely
N. W. PY A
Chicago
John M. Soyth Co
Mammoth
John M. Smyth Co
West Madison Street
Monon Route Trains From Chicago to Cincinnati Advertised
The Chicago Daily News notes Monon Route and C U & D operate four daily trains from Dearborn to Cincinnati with morning and afternoon departures and elegant parlor dining cars. Night trains depart 8 30 pm and 2 65 am with sleepers ready by 8 30 pm, tickets via Monon and C U & D City Ticket Office. An ad also promotes Lane's Family Medicine claiming to aid liver and kidneys with a price of 25 and 50 cents.
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Cineranath
Monon
Chicago
Cincinnati
Dearborn Station
Hese Tring
Clark St
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Lexington
Wilbur Ki. Smith
National Association of
Santiago de Chile
Webster
Mass
Eben. Stevens
Quinnebang
Conn
William Briggs Garside
Brooklyn
Harrison
Dio Lewis
the Postal Service
Smith
Masons
Anna Maria Cruce
Fifth Duke of Portland
Druce
Highgate Cemetery
Boone
Payne & Sons
Southampton
Charles Potter, Jr
Plainfield, N. J
Secretary of War
Review OF Trade
Danmaren
Detroit, Mich
Detroit Free Press
Guy, Pingree
Pingeree
C. D. Joslyn
Eli R. Sutton
The
Free Press
Roberts
Hepburn
Iowa
Taylor
Dalzell
Pennsylvania
Moody
Massachusetts
Lang
Kansas
Payne
Col
Senderson
Utah
Mr. Roberts
Georgia
Hall
Circulara
Reo
J. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Deaton Transcript
Dee
Minnesota
Anti
RAT Pan Creamery
Milwaukee
Kansas City
ST. Lous
Omaha
Guprnia
Bey
Sali
Abl Druggiste
Chicago Daily News
Lane
Kamily
Sokolae
Donlara
Mammoth Mail Orderg
West Madison
Melba
Pith Apache, Inc.o.d
Oship Bhismachine
O.O.D
Kite Lind
Eteking Hemedy Company
Montreal
Edo Tut
Anyerson
Demorest
Home Life
Demeanette Wate
America
Demorest’s
Fifth Avenue
Mily Magazine
Patiment
Anata
Grand Trunk
Clark &T
California
Santa Fe
St. Paul
St. Touls
Loxton
T. A. Grady
California Tourist Service
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway
Adams Street
Chicagq
Ottawa
Phdlay
Toughtor
Chicagno
T. O. Corrie
Blevens Point
Wis
Moinnes
Merrill
Dobcote
Caveen
Bad Axe
Tames Grieve
Mt. Pleasant
Mich
Wabash Ave
Auditorium
Hong Kong
Gudnesddea
Manila Bay
Ha Bay
Mundie
Cavite
Fish-Tacklg& Bporthmen's
Powell &Clement
Scincinnater
RA. Chaffin & CO
Lnc
Richmond
J. H. Green
Box D
Atlanta
Forest of Inventions
Missouri Patent Company
Olive Bt
St. Louise
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