Gatacre's Trapped Army Saved by British Artillery
London papers minimize the disaster while officials call Gatacre's reverse highly serious. Cape Colony unrest grows as Dutch sympathies and fears of open revolt spread. Graebner reports missing six hundred and speculation on Gatacre’s likely fall back to Queenstown. Horace Townsend.
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Boers Take 672 British Prisoners At Stormberg
Pretoria dispatch reports 672 British prisoners captured at Stormberg. In Modder River actions yesterday evening General Cronje held his position and took fifty British soldiers.
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Artillery Duel Flares At Modder River Cape Colony
On Sunday evening December 10 at Modder River the naval 4.7 inch gun moved north of the camp while a howitzer battery stood southeast. The two sides opened heavy fire with lyddite and shrapnel as the Boers answered with about a dozen guns, revealing their position. Continued on Third Page.
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British Artillery Saves Gatacre Retreat From Disaster
Reports say British artillery prevented a total rout after Gatacre's column faced 6000 Boer defenders. The misjudged attack, prolonged march, and missing men mark a severe reverse with fears of heavy gun losses. The episode delays joint operations with French at Naarpoort.
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Nicholson
Insurgent Republicans condemn Quay leadership in Pennsylvania
Leaders of the anti Quay faction issue a pronouncement urging Republicans to end corruption and defend the suffrage. They demand strict election laws, clean public funds, and retirement of Matthew Quay, citing recent vetoes and ballot fraud in Philadelphia. Candidacy and health notes from State Senator C L Magee appear in coverage.
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Philadelphia Seeks 1900 Republican Convention Win
Washington dispatch reports Philadelphia’s bid for the 1900 Republican national convention. A Citizens' Association committee opened headquarters in the Arlington art gallery and works with Senators Penrose and Platt, Representatives Adams and Bingham, and Butler to rally support among national committee members.
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Chicago
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Call for elected Legislature to curb ballot stuffing crimes
The speaker condemns ballot stuffing as a grave crime that corrupts voters and election outcomes. He urges a future Legislature to Pass laws to prevent and punish such offenses and calls on the Republican party to repudiate those responsible and profiting from them.
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BELGIANS CHEER BOER VICTORIES DESPITE ENGLISH FURY
Special cablegram from Antwerp notes Belgian joy over Boer successes while Flemish papers paint the English as bloodthirsty. Merchants urge calm commercial ties with England though lower classes attack English nationals. the writer’s house was stoned by workers.
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Harry Tuck Sherman
Striking Weavers Return to Work at Philadelphia Tapestry Mills
Latter Day Saints led by Rev Hosea Bacon resume work at Philadelphia Tapestry Mills as 60 percent of 96 looms run. Union strikers claim scab labor, police guard the mill, few disturbances noted. Union press says two of nineteen workers did not return after lunch.
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Second and
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Fred Turner
Press Committee
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Rebuked From the Altar by a New Brunswick Priest
Rev. Dean O Grady rector of St Peter s Catholic Church led a rebuke to parishioners after sermons delivered yesterday. He targeted young Catholic men and women married by secular officials and warned against lax church attendance urging the young women to attend regularly to curb male laxity.
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Saved by His Housekeeper in Bull Attack
Matthew Hepner of Iowa lies seriously injured after a bull tossed him. He clung to the bull’s nose for about fifteen minutes before exhaustion. His housekeeper, alerted by the dog, rushed in with a pitchfork and struck the bull, which then knocked her into the air but caused no serious injury. Hepner has two broken ribs.
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Iowa
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Prince Henry Visits Siam Amid German Squadron Visit
Prince Henry of Prussia, commander of the German squadron in Chinese waters, travels to Siam to visit the King. The trip highlights German naval activity in the region and court relations in Siam.
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Big Black Bear for Dewey Christmas Gift From Minnesota
Ber midji Minnesota residents raise funds to send Admiral Dewey a big black bear captured nearby as a Christmas present. Town subscription covers expenses including express charges. Weather notes list rain risk for Eastern Pennsylvania New Jersey Delaware Maryland and a Tuesday through Wednesday cold spell.
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Congress Debates Bills and Plans Amid Holiday Recess
Senators introduced anti scalping and bankruptcy bills while others push trade and corporate restraint measures. The holiday recess is set for December 21 to January 3 as congressional business continues.
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Additional Pledges Reported At Convention Association Meeting
At a Convention Association gathering last evening, several new contributions were announced from notable donors including Robert H. Foerderer for 1000 dollars, Thomas Dolan 500, J P Mathiew & Co 500, Henry Burk 500, and others listing amounts from 200 down to 25 dollars. A forthcoming meeting will reveal further allocations and the rotation at some date in 1910.
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Cyrus
Gereday
Automobile wreck in Wilmington shocks city streets
Special Telegram Times reports only two or three autos seen in Wilmington with one advertising wagon wrecking after colliding with a trolley cart near Poursh and Orange streets in the same afternoon. No injuries were recorded.
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Congress authorizes coin withdrawal for gold and silver
Santo Domingo reports that Congress authorized the government to withdraw national coin in exchange for gold and silver. The dispatch notes the country is quiet and business is improving.
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Haytian
Congress
Accused of Conspiracy with Captain Carter in Savannah Case
Savannah December 11. The U S grand jury has indicted six individuals for conspiring against the government in harbor work. Oberlin M Carter ex captain U S engineers heads the list along with D H Green John F Gaynor Edward H Gaynor William T Gaynor and Michael A Connally. Carter is in prison while others await arrest. The fraud total cited is 574749 with charges under revised statutes 5440 5438 and related sections.
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United States Grand Jury
Oberlin M. Carter
United States Engineers
D. H. Green
John F. Gaynor
Edward H. Gaynor
William T. Gaynor
Michael A. Connally
Captain Carter
United States
Husband Dies on Steps at Home as Wife Slept
John Wagner, 44, a waiter, died yesterday morning on the steps of his house at 265 North Randolph Street. He had suffered heart disease for years and had recently been discharged from a hospital. An iceman found the body and awakened his wife, who was asleep.
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Decline in New Year clubs slows parade permits
Police have only a few applications for street parades in fancy costumes. Superintendent Quirk issued the first permit to John Cumley of 1472 South Clarion Street for the John F. Slater New Year’s Association. A clerk’s statement shows a steady decrease in such organizations since 1889.
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John F. Slater
Roop
Special sale on men's suits with heavy crowd at store
Large crowd formed Saturday afternoon as six extra salesmen joined the staff. Shoppers sought discounts on suits, overcoats, and finer attire while the store promised quick service and top value for money. The campaign highlighted a major sale from a reputable maker.
Bargain Suit Offer From Local Clothier
The shop advertises blue and black cheviots and worsted suits at prices $8.50 to $12 with fancy cassimeres and vests. They claim higher values elsewhere but offer their own Oxford mixed cheviot suits at $12 to $15 and invite comparisons to ensure customers get the best for their money.
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