British Parliament Opens Clash Over War Policy
The Queen's speech triggers a sharp parliamentary fight as Kimberley calls for a clear government policy on the South Africa war and alleged Boer cruelties. Rosebery delivers a fierce attack on the cabinet while Salisbury defends the war plan and China policy during the session’s heated exchange.
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London
Kimberley
South Africa
China
Lord Salisbury
Lord Kimberley
Rosebery
Lord Rosebery
Chamberlain
E&ngland
Parliament debate on elections and South Africa war policy
In a crowded Commons, James Lowther tried to strike from the orders a proposal to bar peers from interfering in elections, a motion defeated 26 to 68. Balfour outlined government plans to use the session, while Campbell-Bannerman pressed for war clarity and a humane policy toward Boers, urging arms laydown terms and home return.
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House of Commons
James Lowther
Lowther
Lord Rosebery
Balfour
J. E. Gordon
J. F. Hope
Henry Campbell-Bannerman
South Africa
Boer War Leaders Faulted for Prolonged Conflict
The article argues Boer leaders bore responsibility for the war's prolongation while urging the British and Dutch to enjoy equal rights. It insists the government must continue vigorous operations with humanity and a future-focused, statesmanlike approach.
Boers Attack Convoy as Afrikander Congress Opens
Dispatch from Bloemfontein dated Dec 6 reports General De la Rey with 500 Boers burning half a Pretoria to Rustenburg convoy at Buffelspoort on Dec 3, killing 15 and wounding 23. De Wet crossed the Caledon on Dec 5 with Kwok in pursuit. river held by Guards. Worcester gathers 6000 for Afrikander congress. Milner attacked. talks push for autonomy. Canada and Australia troops and 10 guns arrive. more troops stationed.
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London
War Office
Lord Kitchener
Bloemfontein
Delarey
Pretoria
Rustenburg
Buffelspoort
Baker
Commando Nek
DeWet
Caledon
Kareepont
Odendal
Kwok
Worcester
Cape Colony
Gum Tree
Ss. CC. O
Alfred Milner
Funston War Like Skirmishes At San Isidro River
Funston with the Fourth Cavalry routs about a hundred Filipinos near San Isidro on the Chico River, killing four. Lieutenant Morrow with fifty of the Forty seventh Infantry defeats three hundred bolomen at Bulacan. Major Flores and prisoners taken. fifty rebels killed near San Roque. Deserter Fagan allegedly severely wounded. Insurgent activity reported on Bahul island. American casualties are light.
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Manila
San Roque
Bahul
Fagan
Hull Receives Praise for Army Bill Effort at Capital
Report notes Hull earns praise for his work on the Army Bill amid discussions over Conner's salary. highlights tough efforts to carry the measure through and the political attention at the capital.
Jessie Morrison Testifies In El Dorado Murder Trial
Jessie Morrison testified in her own defense in the El Dorado murder case, recounting a confrontation at Mrs. Castle’s home. She claimed she acted in fear during a struggle and denied bringing a razor. The report notes broader congressional pension and salary matters in Washington.
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Eldorado
Kan
Jessie Morrison
Olin Castle
Castle
Mrs. Castle
Kruger Visits The Hague Amid Boer Welcome Parade
Transvaal leader Paul Kruger arrived from Cologne to a tumultuous reception in The Hague. A 600 strong choir sang Psalm 72 as crowds cheered at Zevenaar frontier and at the Hotel des Indes, with speeches by officials and greetings from citizens.
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Hague
Paul Kruger
Transvaal
Cologne
Ptailway
Kruger
Hotel Des Indes
Zevenaar
Tie
Eloff
The Electric Tower at Pan Am Exposition
The Electric Tower rises 375 feet with an 80 by 80 foot base and 75 foot tall colonnades. Niagara Falls turbines supply five thousand horsepower for day and night illumination with rainbow water effects and fire imagery around the tower. Elevators reach restaurants on the colonnade for views of the Court of Fountains.
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Niagara Falls
Pretty Delegate Presides At Federation Session Opening
Louisville reports the Federation's second day opens with Esther King of Petersburg Indiana presiding as chair and a roof fire caused by an electric wire triggering slight panic. Credentials committee upholds most points except protest against the brewery workers union referred to grievance panel. A J L Fenny resolution seeks a department of commerce and industry in Washington with a cabinet post. Toronto invited as next convention site.
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Louisville
Esther King
Petersburg
Ind
Brewery Workers, Union
J. L. Fenny
Department of Commerce and Industry
Washington
Toronto
Canada
A Nice Christmas Gift For Pearl Lovers
Persons desiring fine unset native pearls should call at Mackey's Clothing Store for options this holiday season.
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Mackey's Clothing Store
Local Society Notes Cover Whist Club Dance and Card Party
The Whist Club met at Miss Aura Sawyer’s West Hill home on Tuesday. Plans to delay the fortnightly dance were dropped as the opera house opens later. The Rathbone Sisters hosted the first dance of the second series at K. P. Hall with seventy couples and oyster refreshments. At Miss Sarah Brown’s North Mulberry home the Thursday card club held its fortnightly session with a cinch tourney. Mrs. Cornelius Cadle won the ladies prize a vase and Chas Lindner the gentleman’s cigar jar. refreshments were served.
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Aura Sawyer
West Hill
K. P. Hall
Rathbone
Sarah Brown
North Mulberry
Cornelius Cadle
Chas. Lindner
Dutch and Portuguese ministers resign over exequateur dispute
Lisbon December 7 Baron Van Keel Dutch minister to Portugal and Count Del Selir Portuguese minister to Holland have left their posts after a dispute over the exequateur. The Portuguese government withdrew the Dutch Consul at Lorenco Marques amid the quarrel.
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Lisbon
Baron van Keel
Portugal
Count del Selir
Holland
Lorenco Marques
Des Moines jail deemed unfit for criminals
Polk county grand jury criticizes Des Moines jail as dilapidated and unfit for criminals. They discuss reform at Mitchellville and condemn the state's meager salaries. Missing shackles and chains are noted as a concern.
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Des Moines
Polk County Grand Jury
Mitchellville
Salares
Pearson Hanged for Murder of Annie Griffin in Hamilton
George Arthur Pearson, condemned for murdering his nineteen year old sweetheart Annie Griffin, was hanged this morning in Hamilton. He remained calm, admitted the crime, and accepted the justice of his punishment.
Watch Our Display Holiday Pictures In Show Window
Schmidt Bros invites the public to view a holiday display of fine pictures, with the show window opening Saturday for afternoon and evening viewing.
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Schmidt Bros
Ants Show Industry Beyond What Uncles Do
A fragment praises ants as an example of industry, suggesting their diligence outshines that of many uncles. The line uses humor to reflect on work ethic and perseverance. It contrasts natural efficiency with human examples in a concise, witty remark.
Lamb prices advertised at C. E. Richards' store
The notice proclaims Lamb at the lowest price in town at C. E. Richards' shop, inviting customers to buy early for best selection and value.
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C. E. Richards
Chickens and Turkeys at C. E. Richards’
Local listing notes poultry available from C. E. Richards including chickens and turkeys for sale. Limited details provided on quantity and prices.
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C. E. Richards
Kipley Chief of Police Leaves Chicago Under Cloud
A sensational departure occurred this morning as Chief Kipley left Chicago without announcement likely heading to Cuba to avoid a grand jury summons regarding vice during the current crusade.
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Ripley
Chicago
Kipley
Cuba
Grand Jury
Fair To Morrow Indications From Iowa Forecast
Chicago dispatch notes indications from Iowa weather showing partly cloudy tonight and Saturday likely fair.
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Iowa
First Mechanics Band Concert Draws 300 In Thermory
About three hundred people attended the Mechanics Band concert at Thermory. The program featured marches and waltzes by Lafferty Keler Holt Hall Hartman and Bendix with solos by Meyers Combs Fuhlman Entler and others. The post performance floor was lively with terpsichorean pleasures.
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Thermory
Mechanics’ Band
J. W. Lafferty
Rhine
Keler, Bels
G. Dana Holt
R. B. Hall
Berlin
John Hartman
Julius Entler
WL. H. Spencer
Charles Tronburger
Matthew Stark
John Meyers
Bert Hurlbut
Cland Hughes
William Fuhlmann
Fred Stort
S. Lorenzen
Joe Firmen
Frank Run
Cort Keentz
John Stehr
Clerk Confuses Flesh Color Plaster with Black Palette
A downtown drug clerk recalls a prior insult and serves a comely colored customer a box of black court plaster after she asks for flesh colored plaster. She corrects him, saying flesh color means skin color, and he vows stricter testing of jokes before use.
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Pittsburg
His Dim Idea Spelling Exercise Misleads Class
A teacher asks a boy to spell ibex. Thomas replies with a humorous definition implying the back of a book holds printed items from the front, highlighting a playful misunderstanding during spelling drill.
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Thomas
Banquet Scene Links Macdonalds to Glencoe Betrayal Stir
In Sydney a Macdonald descendant passed a knife blade first to a famed Macdonalds betrayer family member at a banquet. Spectators condemned the act as bad breeding while a few recognized the gesture as a bitter reminder that the betrayal remains unforgiven.
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Sydney
Glencoe
Seashore Musings Highlight Ocean’s Waste Paradox
A doctor muses on the sea’s waste saying not a drop is wasted as oceans preserve continents and prevent deserts. A professor adds that while it saves the land it saves the land, per the Chicago Tribune.
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Chicago Tribune
Fond Father and Son Fire Note From City Paper
A Philadelphia Call item recalls a father praising a remarkably clever boy while a mother notes his talent for mischief. The boy allegedly started a fire under a piano this morning, prompting concern about his future.
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Philadelphia
Resting Place of Daniel De Foe Near Bank of Firgland
The resting place lies in a busy London quarter about a quarter mile from the Bank of Firgland. This location ties the burials to a central district, marking De Foe's final rest among notable urban surroundings.
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Daniel de Foe
London
Firgland
Unscrupulous Revivalists Face Mixed Reactions
Fragmentary note suggests some churchgoers opposed free salvation efforts while others pursued chance encounters. The skim reads as a reflection on religious outreach and personal choice amid public scrutiny.
Grand Opera House in Muscatine to Open After Christmas
The new Grand Opera House in Muscatine will open after Christmas not on December 14 as rumors claimed. Manager Mr Johnstone plans a late December 26 or 27 opening with 1100 seats and 275 electric lights, and will personally book attractions for the theatre.
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Evllseet
The
New Dominion
Clay Clement
Johnston
Muscatine
Opera House
Burtis
Davenport
Handsome Window Display Attracts Attention In Muscatine
A striking window display at J J Coady s drug store promotes the Lightning Medicine Company s Grape Tonic. A grape arbor with real grape clusters showcases the product to draw visitors for a demonstration tomorrow where samples will be offered.
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Muscatine
J. J. Coady
Lightning Medicine Company
Death of Sarah Schenck Aged 17 in Baltimore
Sarah E. Schenck eldest daughter of William C. and Sallie Foulke Schenck died this morning at 1 30. She was 17 years and 9 months old. The funeral will be held at the residence 1122 Mulberry Street at 2 o clock on Monday December 10.
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Sarah Schenck
Sarah E. Schenck
Wm. C
Sallie Foulke Schenck
Mulberry Street
Thompson's Book Store Brings In Large Stock of Games
A retailer advertises a large stock of games and iron toys selling rapidly at low prices. Shoppers are urged to view offerings before purchasing.
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Thompson’ S Book Store
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