Rumors of Surrender and Boer War Skirmishes Reported
London reports no confirmation of a Boers capture near Britstown while skirmishes occur in several areas. Dispatches note an explosion injuring three and two, and Kitchener says De Wet is being pressed near Icumkop in the eastern Free State. A Bloemfontein dispatch mentions surrender talks by Steyn Hasbrook if rebels avoid punishment. Lord Frederick Blackwood wounded at Plaisterhennel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
War Office
Britstown
Capetown
Burgher
Standers
Transvaal
Kitchener
Knox
Pilcher
Baker
Winlowe
Dewet
Icumkop
Free State
Nosing
Reitpoortspruit
Bloemfontein
Sewer. Steyn
Hasbrook
the Lancers
Lord Frederick Blackwood
Marquis of Dufferin
Subsidy Bill In Senate Seen As Dead Or Delayed
Washington observers report a general belief that the ship subsidy bill is dead or stalled due to repeated edits. Senators, including Hanna, remain hopeful yet many former supporters now doubt quick passage as the measure has been heavily amended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Congress
Hanna
Roosevelt Hunt Planned With Vice President Elect
Denver reports J B Goff of Meeker Colorado says arrangements are nearly complete for Governor Roosevelt to hunt mountain lions in Coyote basin next month. The expedition will last about three weeks with a dozen pack horses and provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Coolo
J. B. Goff
Meeker
Coro
White River
Roosevelt
Colorado Springs
Mr. Goff
Coyote Basin
US ships more distilled spirits to Germany than any other country
The United States ships more distilled spirits to Germany than to any other foreign trade, despite Germany being a beer drinking nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Germany
Red Oak man named private secretary to Judge McPherson
Ottumwa dispatch reports William E. Boughner of Red Oak has been appointed private secretary to Judge McPherson. He is visiting Ottumwa and confirmed the appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boughner
Red Oak
McPherson
Lord Armstrong Dies Inventor of Armstrong Gun
Lord Armstrong, a renowned engineer and inventor of the Armstrong gun, has died in London on December 27. The obituary notes his pivotal contributions to military ordnance and engineering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armstrong
London
Lord Armstrong
Educators Endorse Sanity in Teaching at Indiana Meet
President R. J. Hamilton of Huntington urged Indiana teachers to avoid over specialization. He argued schools should round minds and develop weak points, and that pupil self government is a mistake. He stressed schools should first teach obedience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
R. J. Hamilton
Huntington
Stolen by Mother Seeks Child’s Return in Eastward Escape
Indianapolis dispatch reports seven year old Sidney Miller found in a Lawrence Indiana farm house after being abducted by his mother Mrs Samuel D Miller. The mother and nurse fled toward New York while the father, son of a former attorney general, pursued across states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Sidney Miller
Samuel D. Miller
Lawrence
Ind
United States
Brightwood
White
Miller
Muncie
New York
Washington
Samuel Miller
Great Run on Old Town Bank Shocks Baltimore
Baltimore Maryland December 27 a run on the Old Town Bank followed its failure attributed to cashier mismanagement after the nearby American National and Economy Savings banks had closed. Citizens grew fearful and surrounding institutions felt the tremor though officials assured depositors they would not lose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Old Town Bank
American National Bank
Economy Savings Bank
Handbook for Iowa Schools Maintains Course of Study
The Iowa educational department issues a new 194 page handbook for Muscatine county teachers and all state educators. It mirrors the 1895 outline with improvements, emphasizing nature study and unification of the public school system toward a university centric capstone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine County
Iowa
Educational Department
State Teachers’ Association
National Association
Young heir gives to founding of a New York school
John D. Rockefeller Jr. has subscribed 250000 for a learning institution for poor boys and girls. The school is under erection in New York City based on a report by the Baptist churches of New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Baptist Churches of
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Standard Oil Company
New York City
Salvation Army Christmas program for Muscatine children
The Salvation Army prepares a grand Christmas entertainment at K of P hall for Muscatine’s poor children. Each attendee will receive candy, nuts, oranges, and apples, with Captain Omani offering clothing while supplies last. Volunteers sorted coats, vests, caps, underwear, shoes, and dresses, and residents are urged to attend in large numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omani
Army
Teachers in Session Meet in Des Moines IA State Association
One thousand teachers and bookmen attend the forty sixth annual session in Des Moines opening at the Auditorium. Prof A W Small of the University of Chicago delivers the main address on The Trend of Popular Education. Ex-State Supt Henry Sabin opposes the examination system with a close vote to continue it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa State Teachers’ Association
A. W. Small
University of Chicago
Henry Sabin
General Association
A. W. Speer
Chicago
W. H. Councill
Agricultural and Mechanical College
Normal
Ala
Small
Chicago University
Pat Crowe Seen in South Omaha Before Cudahy Abduction
An unidentified South Omaha witness recalls Pat Crowe in the city about twenty hours before Eddie Cudahy was kidnapped. Crowe spoke of past exploits and hinted at a future major action, while the observer avoided revealing details to prevent possible harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Pat Crowe
South Omaha
Eddie Cudahy
Pat
Hardware Merchants of Muscatine Set Daily Closings
The undersigned hardware merchants agree to close their shops at 6 p.m. each day from January 1 to September 1, 1901, with Wednesdays and Saturdays excluded. Participants include Thompson Bros., Jacob Fisch & Sons, Geo. S. Clapp, J. A. Bartemeier, M. N. Bond, Geo. B. Fisch, and McQuesten & Sawyer Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Thompson Bros
Jacob Fisch & Sons
Clapp
J. A. Bartemeier
M. N. Bond
Geo
Clay Bird Match on Levee This Saturday
A clay bird shoot will be held on the levee this Saturday December 29 with local shooters expected to attend.
Eugene Anderson Dies. Longtime Iowa Mason Passes
Eugene Anderson, a traveling salesman for Washburn Halligan Coffee of Davenport, dies aged 72. A prominent Iowa Mason and member of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar, he lived in Eugene all his life and was active in Republican circles. Funeral set for Friday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Eugene Anderson
Washburn- Halligan Coffee Company
Davenport
Iowa
Grand Commandery of
Iowa Knights Templar
Chicago Markets Closing Quotes and Livestock Results
Chicago board opening and closing quotations for Wheat Corn and Oats with Dec Jan May futures, plus live stock data. Hog receipts 30,000 with price declines, cattle and sheep receipts and car lots expected tomorrow for Wheat Corn Oats and hogs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Board Today
Evening Marriage Of Albert Goeser And Gertrude Boyle
The marriage occurred last evening at 8 o'clock at the bride's mother's home 702 East Eighth street. Rev Dr Stafford of the First E church performed the ceremony. The couple will reside at 313 West Second street after January 1st.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Goeser
Gertrude Boyle
Baxter
East Eighth Street
Dr. Stafford
E. Church
Goeser
West Second Street
Illinois Teachers Open 47th Annual Meeting in Springfield
The Illinois State Teachers' association opened its 47th annual session in Representatives' Hall with about 2,500 teachers present Lieutenant Governor Northcott gave the welcome address President A W Greenman of Aurora delivered the annual address and Rev Newell Pwight Hillis of Brooklyn spoke on John Ruskin's Message to the Twentieth Century Committees on President's Address Resolutions and session auditing were selected to conclude the gathering
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Springfield
Illinois State Teachers’ Association
Representatives’ Hall
Northcott
A. W. Greenman
Aurora
Newell Pwight Hillis
Brooklyn
John Ruskin
School leaders condemn inter-scholastic athletics
Milwaukee Wis December 27 A. J. Whiting of Watertown attacked football and inter scholastic sports at a meeting of Wisconsin city superintendents. President H L Terry opposed athletics while Whiting claimed contests foster swearing intemperance gambling and corruption from large gate receipts and likened modern football to cockfighting and prize fighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
A. J. Whiting
Watertown
H. L. Terry
Christmas in Wapello and local visitors noted
The issue records visitors from Newport and Columbus City, Christmas weddings, and community updates. Notable items include Dr. J S K Seydell's Iowa City trip, Ralph Hunt praised by Prof. Charles Wallace, a funeral for an infant, Frank Christie and Nellie Jamison wed in town, and residents recovering from illness. Additional notes cover school officials, travel to Chicago, and local holiday gatherings.
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J. S. K. Seydell
Iowa City
Ike Delzell
Newport
Chas. Wallace
Columbus City
Hunt
Ralph Hunt
C. L. Bettler
Will Peters
R. J. L. Matthews
Robt. L. Matthews
Lucile
Illinois
Frank Wright
Frank Christie
Nellie Jamison
Christie
Wapello
B. F. Ogden
H. B. Davison
W. C. Herries
Chicago
J. W. Cradler
Wapello Schools
Ohio
L. W. Gerth
Mr. Gerth
Missouri
Neal Hill
Millard Archibald
Mt. Pleasant
Norman Winters
Des Moines
Arthur Springer
Horace Baker
Dan McKay
Edith Springer
Columbus Junction
Saturgay
Santa Claus
Threatening Weather Forecast From Chicago Dispatch
Indications for Iowa show threatening snow flurries this afternoon with possible accumulation east this evening. Friday should be fair. Colder tonight and in eastern and southern portions Friday.
Stray Bay Colt Report From Louisa County
Mrs. Joanale is confined to her house with rheumatism. Stephen Wise, resident on the old Eugene Lyman place 344 miles northeast, reports a stray bay colt about two years old with a white facial stripe and white on both hind feet.
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Louisa County
Joanale
Stephen Wise
Eugene Lyman
Ordered warships and Turkish order to Cramps
Details are unavailable in Washington on a sultan's order to the Cramps for a war ship. It is believed the contract could total about 2,500,000 dollars, providing a margin to settle claims against the Turkish government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Constantinople
Marriage of Elizabeth Lilly to John W McKee in Muscatine
Elizabeth Lilly wed John W. McKee in a quiet Christmas Eve ceremony at the Lilly home in Muscatine. Rev J N Elliott officiated with Mendelssohn’s wedding march, and Miss Anna Bishop played. A white and green reception followed with music by the Angelius. the couple will reside at 192 East Fourth Street after January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. E. Lilly
Elizabeth
John W. McKee
Muscatine
Holly
Smilar
J. N. Elliott
First Presbyterian Church
Mendelssohn
Anna Bishop
Angelius
Fred McDougal
Lilly
East Fourth Street
E. R. Lacey
Columbus Junction
L. McKee
Byron and
Ranson
Conesville
George Tipton
Fred Coffin
Joseph Jean
Nichols
Albert Paisley
Iowa City
Ed. Lilly
Ie Roach
Anna Bishon
Wm. Shakespeare McKee
Bennie
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Inten
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Institution of Learning
Salvation Army
K. P. Hall
Gramme
Amnation System
Springfield—in
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