British News Brims With Ladysmith Relief Rumors
London dispatches report Generals Buner and Clery entering Ladysmith with ten thousand Boers as rumors spread. Officials doubt relief by early fate and stock markets react to the rumor. Casualty tallies from Modder River and Magersfontein list dozens killed and wounded across divisions including Royal Irish and Highland brigade units.
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London
Associated Press
Pietermarizburg
Buner
Clery
Ladysmith
Stock Exchange
Buller
Fearful fight at Magersfontein amid Boer fire and British heroism
From Modder River Cape Colony December reports describe the desperate battle at Magersfontein. Highlanders and Scots bore heavy losses under furious Boer fire. Artillery held the line, with Boer prisoners recounting severe casualties from a single shell and two shells striking Boer units behind the ridge. A wounded Seaforth Highlander described a German‑appearing Boer officer in polished boots observing from the field. A Boer speaker noted a tydtite shell hit during an open air prayer meeting.
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Magersfontein
Associated Press
Modder River
Cape Colony
Seaforth Highlaunder
Wood to assume Cuban command by Saturday
Major General Leonard Wood is expected to depart New York for Cuba Saturday with Cuban agent Gonzales Quesada. He will assume military governor duties on arrival in Havana, while General Brooke may return to the United States. The Santiago province governorship post remains unfilled.
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Compmand
Cuba
Havana
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
War Department
Leonard Wood
New York
Gonzales Quesada
Washington
Sefior Castillo
Sanilate
Wood
Brooke VIII
Uberty
United States
Santiago
Witnesses From Utah to Testify in Roberts Case Arrive
Six witnesses from Utah are expected to travel to Winnlington Washington D C for testimony against Mr. Roberts of Utah on December 14. The witnesses include Mrs. Dr. Lucila Miles, Mrs. McDougall, Thomas J. Seandon, Ray Brandon, Wr. Wishard and J. R Letcher. They will be reimbursed for travel expenses and will come without subpoenas, per Chairman Taylor of Ohio's guidance.
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Roberts
Utah
Winnlington
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Lucila Miles
McDougall
Thomas J. Seandon
Ray Brandon
Wr. Wishard
J. R Letcher
Taylor
Ohio
House Investigating Committee
Heavy Snow Disrupts St Louis Traffic and Causes Suffering
The heaviest snow storm of the season blankets St Louis since yesterday afternoon, with several inches fallen. Accidents and exposure injuries are reported, with three victims likely to die. Street car service is impeded and transit disrupted amid severe winter conditions.
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Associated Press
St. Louis
House Committees Progress Near Announcement Before Recess
Washington DC December reports Speaker Henderson has advanced house committee plans, stating the first assignments will be announced before the holiday recess, likely the day before. Alabama broker Archer files bankruptcy petition. assets listed at 1,137 with property in Cornell Bluffs Nebraska. debts traced to 1893.
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Associated Prep
Washington, D. C
Dee
Hienderson
House
Chicago
Daniel
Archer
United States
Cornell Bluffs
Fawal Areter
Killed And Wounded At The Battle Of Magers Tonein
A London dispatch lists casualties from the Highland brigade and allied units. Killed: General Wauchope and numerous officers including J N C Coode Elton Edmonds J R Clark and others. Wounded: several colonels majors and captains with many in serious condition. missing officers also noted. Also reports losses among Second Royal Highlanders Twelfth Lancers and Field Artillery with several killed and wounded.
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War Office
Highland Brigade
Magersfontein
Camarthea
Magors- Tontein
Associated Press
London
Wauchope
J. N.C. Coode
Elton
Edmonds
J. R. Clark
Cox
Cowan
Lamberton
Goff
Robinson
Wingate
Cowle
Kelham
Berkeley
Duffe
Featherstonhaugh
Noyes
Wolfe-Murray
Richardson
Campbell
Gordon
McNab
W. C. Bailile
Geort
Waterhouse
Second Royal Highlanders
Cuthbertson
Cameron
St. J. Harvey
Berthon
Tait
Ninth Lancers
Second Seaforth
K. R. Mackenzie
Brodie
Field Artillery
Mounted Infantry
Miltom
Siajor Ray
Mobilization Orders For Sixth And Seventh Divisions
London December 14 The war office announced that the Sixth division has been mobilized and four battalions will be embarked by Sunday The government also approved immediate mobilization of the Seventh division with troops ready for deployment to South Africa by sea.
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England
Fouth Africa
Associated Press
London
War Office
First Lafayette dollar struck at Philadelphia mint
The first Lafayette dollar, a unique congressional issue for the Lafayette monument fund in Paris, was minted in Philadelphia today. Fifty thousand coins will be produced at two dollars each and presented by the U S president to the president of France.
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France
Associated Press
Philadelphia
Dee
Congress
Paris
United States
Gage Anticipates January Interest for U.S. Bonds
Secretary Gage orders advance payment of about 3,500,000 dollars in January interest on outstanding United States bonds. The move accelerates cash flow, signaling a relief measure for the money market in Washington with the payment to be made promptly.
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Gage
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
United States
Stove Makers Plan 25 Percent Price Boost in January
An association of stove manufacturers in Chicago announces a 25 percent price increase for stoves and ranges, effective January 7, due to higher iron and steel costs. The decision, reached in session, cites rising material prices as the cause for the hike.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Dee
Association of Stove Manufacturers
Lake boats in danger on Lake Huron storm
Telegrams from Mackinaw City report a violent gale with snow and fog on Lake Huron. The winter fleet faces rising danger as vessels, many already departed this morning, contend with the treacherous conditions. About twenty ships remain in the lake area amid mounting anxiety for their safety.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Tit
Mackinaw City
Mich
Lake Huron
Greer
Dramatic Scenes At War Office Readout Of Methuen Casualties
Crowds gathered at the War Department as General Methuen casualty lists were posted. Anxious inquirers pressed to the door as officials announced the long roll of names. Women fainted or were helped from the room, and intense emotion marked the moment.
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Koodoo War Office
Associated Press
London
War Department
Methuen
Mountain stronghold Binacabato captured by cavalry
In Manilla at 11 30 a m a detachment of Colonel Haye's cavalry led by Lieutenant Arnold captured Binacabato the mountain fastness where the last insurrection ended with a peace treaty. A large quantity of munitions was seized. Major Batchelor's Twenty fourth Infantry battalion advances slowly in Aparri valley. Villagers fete colored troops with banquets and balls. General Otis reports Lieutenant Batson wounded in the foot with probable amputation.
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Associated Press
Manilla
Haye
Arnold
Binacabato
Batchelor
Twenty-fourth Infantry
Aparri
Washington
Otis
War Department
Batson
Neenah Menasha Militia elects officers at Princess rink
Neenah Wisconsin December meeting fills Princess rink as Neenah Menasha Independent Militia elects Captain Schneller First Lieutenant Dietz and Second Lieutenant Schneller. Speakers include S A Cook Assemblyman Williams Mayor Higgins and others from Neenah Oshkosh Appleton study military duty and drill preparations begin with armory setup at Princess rink.
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Neenah-Menacha Company
Jean
Faetificers
Birct
Northwestern
Neenah
Wis
Neenah- Menasha Independent Militia Company
Princess Rink
Big Rink
Twin Cities
S. A Cook
John B. Schneller
W. A. Holden
Frank Dietz
Frank Schneller
S. A. Cook
A. Williams
Higgins
J. H. Hestey
J R. Barnett
Dietz
Marshfield
Schneller
Sparta Company
J. Schneller
Walter Domner Elected President of Switarland
The federal assembly has elected Walter Domner, president of Wadenswed, Hurteh, to serve as president of Switarland for 100 years. He previously held the vice presidency.
England Aroused Over Boer War Blunders in Crisis
Widespread indignation at the war office and government amid crisis. Reports predict the South African campaign may last until June. Mentions potential retirement of General Methuen and possible siege or retreat for General Gatacre. Newspapers urge reinforcements and decisive action, with mixed notes on accountability.
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Mathuen
Oreange
Modper
Gatacre
Desolate House Debates Currency Bill Amid Memorial Observances
Washington December 14. Owing to memorial services at Mt. Vernon the House was nearly deserted when it met to resume debate on the currency bill. By unanimous consent a War department accounting inspection extension was passed. Cox of Tennessee attacked the bill while Lanham of Texas and Packer of Indiana offered cautions and quips regarding its effects on debtors and Bryant’s potential rise.
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Hous
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Washington
Mt. Vernon
War Department
Cox
Tennessee
Banking and Currency Committee
Lanham
Texas
Packer
Indiana
Milwaukees Pioneer Silas Chapman Dies at Eighty Six
Silas Chapman a Milwaukee resident since 1841 is dead at age eighty six. Once a map maker he had recently lived in retirement. He was widely known to pioneer residents of the city and state.
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Milwaukee
Associated Preas
Wis
Dee
Silas Chapman
Chapman
Hill denies Great Northern interest in Paul and Duluth line
President J. B. Hill of the Great Northern railway told the Associated Press that there never was and will never be any truth to the Duluth report that his road had acquired or was about to acquire any interest in the $1, Paul and Duluth railway.
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St. Paul, Minn
J. 3. Hill
Great Northern Railway
Associated Press
Duluth
Governor Pingree Subpoenaed to Testify on Spanish Land Expenditures
Lansing December 14 Governor Pingree was served with a subpoena to appear as a witness before a grand jury. It is believed the jury seeks testimony on expenditures related to the Spanish land, for which he previously claimed responsibility through a late message to the legislature.
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Lansing
Mich
Pin-gree
Judicial conference action held by Methodist Episcopal church
The article notes a judicial conference of the Methodist Episcopal church meeting in Minneapolis with Rev. T. M. Mouse participating from the Northeast Kansas-Wisconsin conference. The aims include status of ministry at the conference year’s end and potential reassignment.
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Minn
Dee
Methodist Episcopal Church
Mouse
Wilde and Grundy to wed on Christmas Eve
Robert W. Wilde to marry Miss Rhodella Grundy in Oshkosh on December 25 at the Grundy home 159 West Irving Street. Rev E H Smith will solemnize the ceremony in the couple will be joined by about 100 relatives and intimate friends. Wilde is connected to Congressman J H Davidson and was appointed city attorney by former mayor Arthur Kellogg. Rhodella Grundy is the only daughter of John Grundy of the firm Rudd & Co.
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Robert W. Wide
Rhodella Gready
Wen
Robert W. Wilde
Rhodella Grundy
John Grundy
West Irving Street
E. H. Smith
First Congregational Church
Wilde
Congress
Arthur Kellogg
Oshkosh
Davidson
Rudd & Co
Democratic leaders push to contest Kentucky governor election
In Frankfort on December 4 nearly all members of the Democratic campaign and state central committees met at noon. They support a contest before the legislature to oust the Republican governor and lieutenant governor, arguing that failing to contest would endorse tissue ballots and soldiers at the polls. Resolutions favoring the contest are expected to be adopted this afternoon. The committees voted unanimously to back a contest before the legislature and endorse filing actions before the state contesting board.
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Frankfort
Associated Press
Democratic Campaign
State Central Committees
Democratic Party
Bears Again Fight on Wall Street in Selling Scramble
A chaotic trading day on Wall Street saw bears pressuring stocks amid rumors of demoralization while insiders mobilized to support prices. As the morning wore on, heavy selling eased, with noticeable cover later and a firmer money market. New York reports note call money firm at seven percent and prime mercantile paper at 7.6 percent.
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Wall Street
Associated Press
New York
Stock Exchange
Bears
New York City
St. Paul
London
Ladysmith
Bank of England
Treasury Department
Dee
Prime Mercantile
Spanish minister denies Memphis consul agent authority
The Spanish minister authorized that Carlos Rivera who presented himself in Memphis as the Spanish government consul agent has no authority from Madrid or the Washington legation. The D'Arcos arrangements will go through the legation, and no Memphis consul will be appointed. The minister says Rivera is unknown to him. Toronto obituary notes painter Tacius R O Briam, aged 57, died.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Tere
Carlos Rivera
Memphis
South
Weat
Washington
Madrid
Duc D'Arcos
Rivera
Republic
Bancroft
Ita Union
Washingtons Death Centennial Observed by Masonry at Mount Vernon
Washington centennial services were held at Mount Vernon with Masons from across the US and Canada honoring the first president. President McKinley delivered an eloquent address after processions from Alexandria and Washington landmarks ending at the tomb. The ceremony featured Grand Masters from Virginia and other jurisdictions and readings on Washington’s legacy and the republic.
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Associated Prosa
Washington, D. C
Mt. Vernon
United States
Canada
Tomb of
Washington
McKinley
Congress
Order of Red Glen
Masons
Robert White
Wheeling
W. V
Alexandria
Federal Land Lodge
Virginia
White House
Reg
Third Cavalry Band
Randolph
Southern Episcopal Diocese
Grand Master of Masons of
Colorado
Grand Lodge
George Washington
Fraternity of Masons
Mental Anxiety Of The Queen Spurs Royal Alarm
A London dispatch to The Herald reports the queen’s mental distress alarms the royal household. She demands the freshest state-of-affairs details yet breaks down when each is related. London society discusses Methuen’s defeat as General Wauchope and the marquis of Winchester are named among the killed.
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Associated Press
New York
Herald
London
Methuen
Wauchope
Marquis of Winchester
Menasha Council Settles Tax Levy and Hears Convention News
In Menasha Wisconsin December 1 the council meeting was quiet after preliminary aldermen talks in the city clerk’s room set the tax levy rate at 4.20 per hundred, resolving a heated dispute. Clara Morris district VP of the State Federation notes a district convention of nineteen women’s clubs may be held in Neenah within two months, with Twin City clubs likely to arrange.
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Menasha
Wis
Twin City
Federaton of
Women's Clubs
Clara Morris
State Federation of Women's Clubs
Neenah
Labor federation adopts resolutions at Detroit meeting
Delegates at the American Federation of Labor convention in Detroit declare on labor questions. They adopt the boycott report on The New York Sun lockout, call for reducing the standing army, outlaw convict labor, oppose slavery in the Hawaiian islands, and back wage increases for printers and bookbinders.
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Associated Press
Detroit
Mich
American Federation of Labor
New York Sun
Hawaiian Islands
F. W. Palmer
Cramp Shipyard
Pacific Coast
Oshkosh Masonic Officers Elected for Ensuing Year
Oshkosh Lodge 27 of Musone Navacems Meer Kolshta lemptar elected officers for the next year with Worshipful marten E. Hy Glass as head and E. R Williams as treasurer. secretaries and wardens named. Oshkosh Commandery No 1 Knights Templar elected Eminent Commander T. S. Whichy and other officers including Generalissimo 0. R. Mierswa and Captain General Fr. Jonsiyn.
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Oshkosh Lodge
Musone Navacems Meer
Kolshta Lemptar
Poo
A. M
A. A. Hinman
Knights Templar
Oshkosh
Knigh S Templar
T. 5S
Whichy
Generallessino
R. Mierswa
Fr. Jonsiyn
J.D. Warr
A. WH
Pluelkow
AJ A. Ian
J. E. Kennedy
W. Enos
Aged Ninety Five Dies in Osikosh Home
Mrs Mary ONeil aged ninety five died this morning at nine at the home of Persana Jab Nell and Vantel ONeil on Grove street Osikosh. One of the oldest settlers, she had lived in the city for forty years and was in good health until recently. Funeral arrangements not yet announced.
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Mary O'Neil
Persana
Jab Nell
Vantel O'Neil
Grove Street
Osikosh
Tolas
Bethday
Kkenny
Ireland
Mra
Neil Hoonig
Local accident report in Northwestern Wisconsin notes failed medical claim
Fred Werizfeldt of New London assisted Van Doren and Andrews camp crew to dry a falling tree in Pirnamwond. A medical student recently treated a patient, but the incident shows he was not a fully qualified doctor.
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Fred Werizfeldt
Beatiste Bou
Senate Agrees to Christmas Holiday Adjournment
The Senate, after brief debate, approved a House reduction for a two day Christmas holiday adjournment on December 20 and planned to resume January 1, with Aldrich seeking a Sunday postponement to finalize Democratic committee assignments and Chandler pushing to table Pettigrew's resolution on Philippine salutes.
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Pettigrew
Philippine Republic
Chandler
Manilla
Mir
Senate
House
ELKs Annual Ball Decor Thrills City Readers
Elks lodge hosts a grand promenade concert and ball this evening at Turner hall with lavish decorations in purple and white. A palm garden stage, ground pine ropes, elk imagery, cosy dance booths, and Japanese lanterns adorn the venue as the date-night event promises an unforgettable lodge celebration.
Government says no current plan to sell Galapagos Islands
The secretary of state states there is no information about any proposed sale of the Galapagos Islands by Ecuador to Britain or any European power. The note was sent to the Senate as part of a resolution of inquiry. Weather data for Wisconsin appears in the same clipping, noting snow and cold conditions.
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Lhyte
Associated Pres
Wearhinsian
D.C. der
Laday
Senate
Strip
Galapagos Islands
Department of State
Republic of Ecuador
Great Britain
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