Boer War Dragging On With No Clear Advantage
London dispatch notes limited progress in the Boer conflict with raids failing to shift operations south of Natal and the Orange River. Casualties rise from battle and disease as Lord Kitchener wears down the Boers. Sir David Barbour goes to South Africa to study Dutch finances and assets while rail transit funding struggles and underground projects face financial hurdles.
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London
Orange River
Cape Colony
Natal
Lord Kitchener
de Wet
David Barbour
South Africa
Chamberlain
India
British West Indies
Henry Norman
Edward Gray
Diogenes
England
Boers Score Again in South Africa Battles Reported
London reports from Pretoria detail Boer attacks at Greylingstad with a baggage column sortie repelled by a pompom team. Captains Radclyffe and Harvest wounded. eight killed, twenty seven wounded, twenty missing. British gains include De Lisle’s force near De Aar, Grenfell pushing Kritzinger, and Ventersdorp fall indicating a strengthened British position.
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Kitchener
Pretoria
Greylingstad
Radclyffe
Harvest
South Africa
Naauwpoort
de Lisle
Hertzog
de Aar
Philipstown
Grenfell
Kritzinger
Venterstad
Orange River
Standerton
Natal
Johannesburg
French
Ventersdorp
Lichtenburg
Zeerust
Carnarvon
Vosburg
Dis
New Departure in Photography Opens at Fifth Ave Gallery
A formal opening yesterday afternoon and evening introduced Marceau's new Photograph Gallery at 26 Fifth Ave. The large ground floor space houses the best instruments and latest conveniences with 60 exhibits arranged to please visitors. Marceau, formerly in California, is noted for portraits including Paderewski. Evans' Ale is advertised nearby.
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Marceau
Fifth Ave
Marcesu
California
Paderewscki
Amer
Colvile Strikes Back Over Lindley Disaster
London reports Major-General Sir Henry Colvile returns from Gibraltar to demand a court martial and free inquiry into the Lindley Yeomanry disaster. He asserts insufficient information from the War Office and faults Lord Roberts and Kitchener, claiming he obeyed orders to the letter and refused to be scapegoated. He details movements at Heilbron, the yeomanry surrender, and criticism of Staff work.
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London
Henry Colvile
War Office
England
Gibraltar
Plymouth
Lindley
Lord Roberts
Spragge
Colvile
William St. John Brodrick
Kitchener
South Africa
Evelyn Wood
Lord Lansdowne
Army
Wood
Brodrick
Heilbron
Orange Free State
General Colvile
Kimberley Isolated by Boer Raids in Cape Colony
Cradock, Cape Colony, Dec. 28. Kimberley is nearly cut off as Boers raid the region. No mails reached from Dec 19 to Dec 25. Provisions sell at famine prices. The Leinster regiment under Major Barry skirmished four hours with Boers at Driefontein on Dec 27, with minor losses. A Boer force at Getuk captured a convoy of twenty five wagons on Christmas Eve.
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Cape Colony
Kimberley
Leinster Regiment
Barry
Driefontein
Getuk
Burleigh Sent Back to Africa for War Coverage
London dispatch: Due to the war’s prolongation The London Daily Telegraph sends Bennett Burleigh, renowned correspondent, back to South Africa to cover ongoing hostilities.
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Burleigh
Africa
London
London Daily Telegraph
Bennett Burleigh
South Africa
Lord Roberts Nearing Home From Gibraltar Voyage
The steamer Canada carrying General Lord Roberts left Gibraltar for home this afternoon after arriving from South Africa yesterday.
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Lord Roberts
Gibraltar
Canada
South Africa
Kruger Rumors Stir as Lynch Sails for Europe
Boer sympathizers in the United States reportedly aim to bring President Kruger here. Colonel Arthur Lynch, organizer of the Second Irish Brigade, was to sail for Europe on La Normandie as a Kruger envoy but could not be found on board. Charles D. Pierce, Orange Free State representative, says Kruger may come within two months and that he has not heard of charges against Consul-General J. G. Stowe of Cape Town.
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Arthur Lynch
Europe
la Normandie
Charles D. Pierce
Orange Free State
Lynch
United States
Hague
J. G. Stowe
Cape Town
Mr. Pierce
Mr. Stowe
Valley Stream Tragedy Leaves Six Year Old Crushed By Train
Charles Cornell a Valley Stream boy, six, was killed last evening when a west bound Long Island Railroad train ground him to pieces near his parents. He and his father waited for a train, then attempted to cross the tracks and were struck while crossing after the eastbound passed. The incident occurred a few feet from his worried parents as the boy half crossed and was hit. An Atlantic Coast Line advertisement promotes rail routes via Washington and Georgia with full information at 1161 Broadway.
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James Cornell
Valley Stream
Long Island
Long Island City
Georgia
Florida
Cuba
Pre. RR
Washington
Richmond
Charleson
Atlantic Coast Line
Broadway
Corner
21Th Street
Odell Seeks Police Bill Support at End-of-Year GOP Meeting
At the Fifth Avenue Hotel the final Republican leaders conference of the year discussed next week’s state Capitol agenda. Governor-elect Odell and key senators backed a single headed police bill drawn by ex Justice Cohen, aiming for early passage amid a veto risk from Mayor Van Wyck. The proposal would abolish the current Commission and Chief Devery, extend to Richmond and Queens, and hinge on a rapid January execution with possible re passage if vetoed.
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Odell
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Platt
Ellsworth
Senate
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State Capitol
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van Wyck
Devery
Robert C. Morris
Senator Brown
Walter B. Atterbury
Brooklyn
Sweet
Seneca County
George W. Aldridge
Rochester
Mr. Odell
Newbury
Miss Dunn
Atterbury
Kings County
Albany
Richmond
Queens
Nunez Rules on Havana Dady Tanteo Case
Civil Governor Nunez sustains Havana Mayor veto over Council action granting Michael J Dady tanteo rights in city pay and severing. He cites engineering plans not aligning with Dady plans and risk to bidding. Governor’s report to General Wood as Administrative Council weighs decision. Constitutional Convention to review final project next week. United States Constitution proposed unitary government to be ready for Congress January 15.
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Havana
Nunez
Michael J. Dady
General Wood
Secretary of State
Wood
Administrative Council
Constitutional Convention
Central Committee
United States
Congress
German Claims on Cuba Negotiations Continue with U S
Berlin reports that negotiations for settling German damages claims in Cuba during the war have been ongoing with the United States for some time but have not yet reached a definite conclusion.
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Berlin
Cuba
United States
National Zeitung
Iéarus
New Combination Probable in American Tube Industry
A Moore and Schley banker, Elverton R Chapman, is in Pittsburgh negotiating a new company to gain control of the U S iron and steel tube industry. He has won over Philadelphia financiers John W Gates W L Elkins P A B Widener and Thomas Dolan. Gibbs of Philadelphia visits Chapman as promoters study Perrins process. If favorable reports come next month the firm will be formed with 40 million dollars of stock. private interests already offer the capital. Public subscriptions will not be solicited.
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Moore & Schley, Bankers
Broadway
Elverton R. Chapman
Pittsburg
United States
Chapman
Philadelphia
John W. Gates
W. L. Elkins
P. A. B. Widener
Thomas Dolan
W. W. Gibbs
Gibbs
Royal Limited and fast trains to Washington from New York
From New York, five hour service to Washington offered by the Royal Limited at 11.30 A M 1 00 P M with no excess fare and superior dining car service. Other fast trains depart at 8 00 10 00 A M 1 30 6 00 P M and 12 15 night from South Ferry with best dining and café car service in the world.
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New York
Rngel
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Royal Limited
Gunes
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Worl
Danish Islands Purchase Nears Final Congressional Approval
Washington reports confirm the Danish West Indies purchase is nearly secured with an expected congressional appropriation for St Thomas and related islands. Lodge bill proposing 5 million dollars for acquisition and sovereignty is seen as ready for swift, favorable action, with instruments to be signed once payment is ready.
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Congress
Senator Lodge
United States
United States Offers 12,000 Kroner for Danish Antilles
Copenhagen December 29 The United States Minister L S Swenson informs the Danish Government the United States offers 12 000 kroner for the Danish Antilles and will not exceed that amount.
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Copenhagen
United States
L. S. Swenson
Denmark Offers 3.24 Million For Danish West Indies
The United States and Denmark have pursued a treaty to transfer the Danish West Indies, with Minister Swenson proposing 12 million kroner about 3.24 million dollars. Public opinion in Denmark shifted as exports decline, and the islands face a financial deficit. Senate ratification and House appropriations are required, and time is tight with months remaining in the current session. The islands comprise St. Croix, St. Thomas, and St. John with varied populations and crops, while Christiansted and Fredericksted serve as capitals.
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United States
Denmark
Constantin Brun
Christmas Dirkfeldt
Europe
State Department
Swenson
Copenhagen
United States Senate
House of Representatives
Senate
Congress
Danish West Indies
St. Croix
St. Thomas
St. John
Porto Rico
Christiansted
Fredericksted
Charlotte Amalie
Crux Bay
Congressman Amos J. Cummings Breaks Ankle In Bicycle Accident
Congressman Amos J. Cummings was thrown from a bicycle near New Haven Connecticut when the wheel slipped on wet ground. An ambulance from Bellevue Hospital transported him from Grand Central Station to his home after the accident. Doctor John H. Girdner attended him at home where it was said he had been spending time in the open air for health reasons.
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James T. Brady
Orestes A. Brownson
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New-Haven
Conn
Amos J. Cummings
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Charitonst
Cummings
John H. Girdner
Connecticut
New Haven
Deep Snow Storm Hits Sardia Mountains Near Albuquerque
Albuquerque reports the heaviest snow storm in years in the Sardia Mountains east of the city. Temperatures fell several degrees below freezing, a rare event for the area. Pensacola weather also brings wind and rain with city streets flooded. A Bay schooner Kiandra foundered while two men spent the night in rigging and were rescued at daylight.
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N. M
New Mexico
Sardia Mountains
Pensacola
Fla
Kiandra
New York and Florida Limited resumes service January 14
The New York and Florida Limited via Pennsy and Southern Ry resumes daily service January 14 at 12 p.m. from New York, except Sunday dining, offering compartment, observation and drawing room sleeping cars to St Augustine and a drawing-room car to Aiken, Augusta, and Port Tampa. Diagrams open. New York offices at 271 and 1185 Broadway. Advertisement notes Evans’ Aie appeal to diners.
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NEW York & Florida Limited
Penn
Southern Ry
Burnz Found Guilty of Second Degree Murder
Edgar C. Burnz was found guilty of murder in the second degree for killing Herbert B. Fellows, a Scarsdale station agent and postmaster, on December 4, 1899. Justice Keogh sentenced him to life imprisonment in White Plains Supreme Court after a brief jury deliberation.
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Herbert B. Fellows
Scarsdale
N. Y
Supreme Court
White Plains
Keogh
Burnz
Isaac N. Mills
Burns
Tuckahoe
Madison Square Garden
Highest Champagne Record Ad For G. H. Mumm
Last year 109,208 cases were imported of G. H. Mumm's Extra Dry. In 11 months in 1900 this quantity was exceeded, being 72,169 cases more than any other brand. Special attention is called to the remarkable quality now imported.
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G. H. Mumm
Advt
Fare Two Cents a Mile to Niagara Falls and Beyond
Advertising note offers mileage tickets at two cents per mile covering Niagara Falls and all New York Central points. Tickets valid for 0 or 1,000 miles, open to everyone. Endorsed as a public advertisement.
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Niagara Falls
New- York Central
Two Capitals Review of War Reform and Finance
London dispatch surveys the year's end with a sober view of military reform and the fiscal outlook. It notes civilian control of the War Office, looming inquiries, and potential dismissals as Lord Roberts's command faces Brodrick's oversight. It also weighs Britain’s finances amid a shrinking Bank of England reserve and rising American creditor strength.
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