War Dispatch Reports Yule Retreat and Dundee Evacuation
A War Office dispatch notes General Yule abandoning Dundee and Glencoe while attempting to hold a ridge west of the road to prevent British South Africa forces from advancing. The report says Ladysmith remains unresolved as Yule’s column fails to join White. Davitt signals resignation from Parliament amid Irish nationalist tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fey
Ladysmith
Yule
War Office
Dundee
Glencoe
White
Convention in Seattle condemns U.S. policy on Philippines
The WoC national convention in Seattle adopted resolutions condemning U.S. attitude toward the Philippines and protested the seating of Congressman Roberts of Utah.
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Woc. T. UL
Seattle
Wash
United States
Philippines
Roberts
Utah
Boers Defeated at Elandslaagte in Natal Clash
Cape Town dispatch describes a major night battle at Glencoe and Elandslaagte where Boer forces under Generals De Kock and Joubert were repulsed. British infantry including the Devonshires and Manchester regiment pressed the line with artillery support, capturing the Boer camp and two guns amid heavy losses on both sides.
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Glencoe
Elandslaagte
Cape Town
Jan H. DE Kock
Natal
Cape Towi
Dunder
East Af Co
Gleneas
Mortherm Ocalimn
Glenear
Rovers
New Trois
Gieneoe
Symons
Byinens
Fifth Lancers
Fifth Dragoon Guards
Jan Kock
Piet Joubert
Sur
Joub Ao
Maud Gonne Portrayed as Joan of Arc of Ireland
The World’s Party notes Maud Gonne’s vow to join the Transvaal cause and lead Irish volunteers. It lauds her as a fearless, romantic figure, claiming thousands of Irishmen already sail for South Africa and that she plans to depart soon to head the contingent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
World's Party
Maud Gonnie
Transvaal
France
United States
Milan
Eeengiand
Treland
Ot Frenay
South Africa
Maud Gonne
Leutenants
McBride
Pretoria
Joan of Ark
Ireland
Dulceeis
Engineer Corps
England
Tdablin
Boer commander writes letter in London urging retreat
Transcribed letter from General Joubert in London to Tor Clark argues God decrees defeat, cites Chamberlain and Rhodes as driving forces behind war, says prayers failed to avert conflict, and that colonial help cannot save the situation. The message frames a doomed resistance against imperial powers.
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London
Calder
Joubert
Celief
Tor Clark
Transvaal
Nastien Oumeder Chamberlain
Ito
Netaod
Chamberlaain
South Africa
Hrikades
Rhodes
Kunad
Free State Forces Seize Rail Lines North of Kimberley
A cablegram reports the President of the Free State proclaimed annexation north of the Vaal River and that Free State and allied forces seized rail and water stations north of Kimberley, with Mafeking reportedly still holding out amid ongoing action.
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Steyn
Orange Free State
Cape Colony
der Vhe
Denind
Turse Free State
Hae
Vani
Grigteband
West Tiaepelong
Aes
Tno
Tees League
Tee Free State
Wii
Kimberley
Mafeking
Jz ‘Ndis
St News
Message of sympathy from Balmoral Castle on wartime losses
The Secretary of State for War conveys Balmoral’s message of heartfelt sympathy to the families of the fallen and wounded. He acknowledges the heavy losses, praises the conduct of those affected, and expresses sorrow for the pain caused by the war.
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Lenden Catie
Moaryguis
Lansdowne
Balmoral Castle
Knoxville Supreme Court Hangs Husband in Wife Murder Case
Charles F. Given was sentenced to hang on December 14 after hiring his half witted nephew Wesley Dawn to kill his wife. Dawn received a twenty year term for the murder, Mrs. Givens was shot at their home two years ago as she sat by a window. Given arrived at court a physical wreck and is bearing up in a cot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Tenn
Charles F. Given
State Supreme Court
Givens
Wesley Dawn
Dawn
Bloody Saturday and Klondike Violence Reports
A bloodied Saturday unfolds with the death of Captain Atkinson and a murder by Edward Spencer in Troy over a rejected marriage. Spencer killed Lizzie Swane, was captured, and confessed with fatalistic resolve. Separate incidents include a bartender shooting at Gray and Linehan's saloon in Colfax, a dance demand turned murder, and a Klondike saloon stabbing spree injuring Tom Walker, Robert Bess, and Eric Duncan amid Kentuckian suspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klondike
Tom Walker
Robert Bess
Eric Duncan
Walker
Tripoli Reference Describes Rotten Stone Alias
The note clarifies that Tripoli is an alternative name for rotten stone used in polishing.
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Tripoli
Trial Ends in Manslaughter Case In Indiana Canton Circuit
The trial of Joseph Chenoweth, follower of Dr. Dowie, ends as Judge Kent directs a verdict of not guilty. State evidence ends with questions over applicability of Indiana law to Chenoweth for withholding care of a ten month old child. Mrs Chenoweth is dismissed, Dr Dowie posts a 4000 cash bond for them.
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Frankfort
Joseph Chenoweth
Dowie
Canton Circuit Court
Kent
Indiana
Chenoweth
Chicago man seeks Terre Haute gas and refrigeration franchise
H S Martin of Chicago will ask the Terre Haute City Council for a street franchise to build a model gas distribution and refrigeration plant for household cold storage and fire protection. Backers include William B West of Chicago. A $180 000 plant is planned, with the system already used in Illinois Central shops.
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Terre Haute
H. S. Martin
Chicago
Martin
William B. West
Ninois Central Railroad
Escaped Fugitive Fights Back and Heads to Kentucky
A narrative notes a man described as a negro escaped arrest resisted capture in a fight and is believed to have returned to Kentucky, with details sparse and no additional witnesses or dates provided.
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Kentucky
Death of Captain A M Atkinson Returns Home
The sudden death of Captain A M Atkinson in Cincinnati reached Wabash on Monday. His body was carried in a special car with family members to his new Maple and Wabash home where friends pressed to offer condolences. Funeral services were held with Wabash church pastors and choirs, and a large flower tribute from G A R James H Emmet Post No 6 accompanied the burial at Falls cemetery amid light rain.
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Wabash
A. M. Atkinson
Cincinnati
Big Four
James H. Emmet
Atkinson
Falls Cemetery
Chicago building promises cheap gas and storage plant
The article notes a Chicago building project promising gas at 50 cents per 1000 cubic feet, half the Terre Haute price, and claims a household cold storage plant will cost only a small percent of ice.
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Chicago
Terre Haute
Walkill Prince the Only Son of Hambletonian 19 Sold for Low Price
Bluffton report notes Walkill Prince a hostler owned horse once linked to Hambletonian 19, with a sale price drop from 4500 to a low figure. Previously he fetched 9500 in his prime, later traded for a wagon with a boot given and a silver watch in another deal. He has sired twelve 2:00 record horses.
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Bluffton
Walkill Prince
Hambletonian
America
Wallkill
Salt Creek township vein yields tripoli near Seymour
A new vein of tripoli was uncovered in Salt Creek township fifteen miles west of Seymour along the Southern Indiana Railroad. The 24 inch thick seam spans about seventy feet wide with unknown depth. Mules on A H Harbaugh’s farm uncovered the deposit and State Geologist Blatchley verified the mineral as tripoli and valued it at least five dollars per ton.
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Seymour
Tripoli
Salt Creek Township
Southern Indiana
A. H. Harbaugh
Blatchley
Harsaugh
Libby Prison Timber Used for Local Construction
Laporte special notes the Barnes bridge across the Kankakee in Johnson township was built with lumber from Libby prison. C J Danielson, a Starke County farmer, bought Libby timber in Chicago when the bridge was torn down and is now building a large stock barn from the same lumber.
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Libby Prison
Laporte
Barnes
Kankakee River
Johnson Township
This County
C. J. Danielson
Starke County
Chicago
Danieleon
Shawnee Mound widow Alma Whitehead dies at home
Alma Whitehead forty nine died at her Shawnee Mound residence Tuesday afternoon. Ten years earlier she featured in a sensational murder trial with Rev. Frederick Petitit of Shawnee M. E. Church, who was sentenced to life for poisoning his wife. The indictment against Mrs. Whitehead was nolle prossed.
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Lafayette
Alma Whitehead
Shawnee Mound
Frederick Petiit
Shawnee M
Root plans larger army and reforms in first annual report
Washington reports Secretary of War Root favors a larger standing army possibly 100 000 men. He may transfer 35 000 volunteers to regulars and push for reestablished general grade with two lieutenant general posts. Rumors also arise about Admiral Watson’s command and potential relief due to criticisms of temper and health.
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Washington
Root
Congress
Miles
Wesley Merritt
Admiral Watson
LAWTON PROMOTED IN NEW YORK DISPATCH
A Washington special reports major general and brigadier general promotions within the United States Volunteers and regular army. John C. Bates becomes major general of volunteers, H. W. Lawton advances to brigadier general of the regular army, Frederick Funston remains brigadier general of volunteers, with further appointments possible as enlistment grows.
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New York
Herald
Washington
John C. Bates
United States Volunteers
Second Infantry
Regular Army
H. W. Lawton
S Department
Burke
Frederick Funston
Funston
Otis
FUNSTON ROASTS THE FRIARS AT STANFORD
Stanford University fails to hold back General Frederick Funston who brands the friars as the insurgency’s backbone and calls for confiscation of church lands to end the rebellion within a week. He defends U S troops saying they did not brutalize the wounded.
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Stanford University
Cal
Frederick Funston
Kansas
Philippines
Congress
Notable Columbus Merchant Joseph Hirshman Dies
In Columbus Mississippi the elderly Jewish merchant Joseph Hirshman died Sunday morning after a brief illness. His youngest daughter Fannie wed Louis I. Lee of Memphis at his bedside, prior to his death, in a ceremony performed by Rev. Joseph Herz with Hirshman blessing the couple.
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Columbus
Miss
Joseph Hirshman
Joseph Herz
Mr. Hirshman
Prince of Wales Meets Former U S President Harrison at Marlborough House
Former President Benjamin Harrison visited Marlborough House and met with the Prince of Wales. United States Ambassador Choate accompanied him. He then attended a Commons session with A. J. Balfour, the government leader in the House.
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London
Prince of Wales
Benjamin Harrison
Marlborough House
Harrison
United States
Choate
House of Commons
A. J. Balfour
Treasury
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Generaal Yule
Indianapolis Journal
War of Fee
Poondorn Garresparde
Thors
Tos. S
Iit
Wyndham
Free State
Cutiumn
Orange Free State Troupe
Genera Yule
Ladvemith
Genera White
Taysi
Rruger
Johannesburg
Nlonce
Cape Tow
Inwiger
Ert
The
British South Africa
Ances
Heoipaakaar Re
Ptho
Miehse
Davitt
Messior
Mr. Davitt
Tam
House of Commors
Flitaret
von Ci
Saad I
Cp Letpoume Fries
Oom Paul
Abias
Imperial Light Horse
Devonshires
Manchester Regiment
Gordon Highlanders
Joan OF Arc
Fong
Gen. Joubert
Queen Victoria
Hoosier
Cannelton
Edward Spencer
Linzie Swane
Troy
Spencer
Lizzie Swane
Colfax
Michael Houlehan
Gray & Linehan
Bert Julian
Julian
Houlihan
Frank Gray
Gray
Mitchell
Frank Dodson
Oakley
Dodson
H Klondike
George W. Walker
Noble County
Capt. Atkinson
Lawton
Frairs
Uncle Sam
Prince
Indianapolis
Eens
Chereserssnes
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