Weekly Telegraph Review of Global Happenings
A compact digest notes the Isle transport Ismore ashore near Cape Town and the suspension of deaths by Private Merritt in San Francisco. It covers battles at Modder River, transport movements to Manila, European stock and wool sales, harbor improvements, and political shifts in Cuba and Venezuela with emphasis on military and economic developments.
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Ismore
Cape Town
Merritt
Battery B
San Francisco
Archbishop Chapelle
Manila
Sherman
New York
General Methuen
Kimbereley
Brasil
Eureka
Bea
Coquille River
Frisco
Puget Sound
Eastern
St. Louis A
Modder River
Lake Whatcom
Skagit County
Cuba
Huntington
Southern Pacific
New York aims for both big conventions and more
A jumble of early 20th century items notes political runs, international diplomacy, labor strife, and war news. It mentions Mafeking investment moves, ex governor Lord of Oregon taking a post in Argentina, U S ministerial duties, court cases on inheritance and war revenue, Chinese firms supporting China US trade, a plague ship cargo case, and various battles and casualties in Africa and the Philippines, plus domestic political shifts and industry notes.
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Theattle
Vallejo Navy Yard
Lord
Oregon
Argeetina
United States
United States Supreme Court
San Francisco
China
J’ New York Coffee Exchange
Taylor
Shielda
Aguinaldo Heads South Toward Cavite in Philippine Wars
Manila dispatches report Aguinaldo likely shifting to Cavite province where insurgent fatigue and recent gains by Filipino forces suggest preparations for a major center of resistance. 8,000 insurgents threaten Imus and Bacoor as American troops chase scattered bands across Luzon. General Young confirms hard fighting near Narvacan and Ran Quintin canyon with rough terrain hampering operations.
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Manila
Aguinaldo
Cavite
Imus
Bacoor
Fourth Infantry
MacArthur
Manila-Dagupan
Angeles
Suhig
Bell
Mangalaren
Clementine
Hood
Lawton
San Isidro
Pilar
San Mateo Valley
Young
Washington
War Department
Interior
Luzon
Otis
Vigan
Narvacan
Ran Quintin Canyon
Bangnued
Kentucky horror at Lagao of the Durning
Dec 9 Maysville Kentucky crowds visit the cricket grounds where Richard Coleman accused killer is said to have been burned and then buried. The coroner’s verdict says death by unknown persons. Court adjourned until Monday amid militia concerns and mob leaders may face action.
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Lagao
Maysville
Cricket Grounds
Richard Coleman
Lashbrook
Coleman
Harbeson
Tim
Soers Final Effort Report From Cape Town War Office
London reports General Methuen resumed command at Kimberley with troops in good health. Durban wires December 5 say Boers mounted a final attempt to seize Ladysmith on December 4, were defeated, and retreated after heavy fighting, though details remain cautious and partially unconfirmed.
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London
War Office
Forestier- Walker
Cape Town
Methuen
Kimberley
Amy
Durban
Ladysmith
Free State
House Rules Committee to Set Debate Limits on Finan si Bill
Washington December 9 The House met for about thirty minutes with Overstreet in charge of the finance bill. Minority leader Richardson rejected all quick passage plans, urging normal process. A rules committee was formed to decide debate limits, likely consuming next week. Mormon representative Roberts remained in the hall amid the Taylor resolution dispute.
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Washington
Overstreet
Hichardson
Dem. Tenn
Committee On
Dalzell
Rep. Pa
Grosvenor
Richardson
Bailey
Tomoney
Roberts
Taylor
Forty Foot Channel Project for Columbia River Mouth
A Washington dispatch reports a proposed 40 foot deep channel at the Columbia River mouth near Pabatald. The plan requests 2,631,140 dollars and is endorsed by the chief of engineers and the secretary of war. Captain W C Langfitt favors a mid tide jetty to match high tide results. Extensive repairs to the existing jetty and approaches would precede the extension, with work to be contracted and labor supplied locally.
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Washington
Columbia River
Pabatald
W. C. Langfitt
United States
Fire at Nellie & Horst Hosiery Plant Kills One
A devastating blaze at Reading Pennsylvania hosiery mill Nellie and Horst Company killed Msgr Louisa Clay aged 48 and injured 67 workers. Initial reports misidentified bodies but later confirmed a single fatality while 57 employees were hurt, many leaping from fourth story windows.
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Reading
Nellie & Horst Company
Louisa Clay
Mall Registration by Carriers
Washington December 9 report notes a postal registration event referenced by carriers and officials. Officials discuss policy and procedures affecting mail handling and public access during the period described.
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Washington
Enetta
Met
Astis
Fe Enepey
Moro Wilcom At Bow Lap 4 In Mateking Race
Moro Wilcom leads a Bow lap four at Mateking in a sprint heat. Officials note a fast time as spectators cheer a tight finish at the track venue.
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Wilcom
Mateking
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