Sixty British Guards On Board A Boers Attack
Report from Rosmead describes Boers stopping a train with about sixty guards and forty passengers aboard. Guards defended until ammo ran out, were captured then released. one officer and three others wounded. rail traffic halted. Farther dispatch notes Boer movements near Lalbay port and Cape Town, with typhoid concerns for worn troops and colonial mobilization efforts.
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Rosmead
Prince Alfred
Loxton
Lalway
Orange River
Cape Town
Helvetia
The Chinese Issue Armistice Report Stirs Officials
Washington December 31 government officials are puzzled by Pekin reports that an armistice had been announced before the Chinese reply reached the minister. It is believed no reply could be received while no power is at war with China. Strong instructions were sent to Minister Danger in June with the Chinese armistice request.
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Kitchener
War Office
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Dee
Williams
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de Lisle
Hertzog
Wasmisaton
Pekin
China
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Danger
Corsent
Weather Indications for New Baland Seem Odd
Walmycron and Dees forecast a mixed next days with a cold trend. Feesday gusts, Tuesday night unsettled, then Wednesday and Thursday fair yet colder with a fresh northerly wind.
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Dees
New Baland
North Wroda
Marriage fixed for Queen Withclavina and Duke Henry
On February 9th the marriage of Queen Withclavina to Duke Henry has been officially fixed for February next.
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Den
Withclavina
Henry
Admiral Farquhar Seeks Shore Duty With North Atlantic Fleet
December 31 reports Admiral Farquhar seeking shore duty after completing his tour at the home station. He may exchange commands with Admiral Schles and retire from active sea duty in three years. The North Atlantic squadron, West Indies, and Buenos Aires social duties are noted as potential postings.
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Farquhar
North Atlantic
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Admirel Farqsiar
Ighul
Admiral Parquhar
Scbles
North Adeshe
West Indies
Atlantic
Isis
River Platte
Buenos Aires
Sampson
SeLley Reties
Tiis
Eimiral
Scorpion Ordered To La Guayra In Asphalt Dispute
The navy orders the Scorpion to La Guayra to protect American lives and property amid the asphalt controversy with possible complications. The vessel will sail from San Juan, a three day journey, while diplomatic circles seek a peaceful solution led by United States Minister Loomis to resolve the dispute.
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Wasurautox
Navy Department
la Gaayra
Vencanels
Hertford
Vencanelna
Mom Yartlord
la Guarra
Tua Gnayra
San Juan
Cornacos
Loomia
United States
New Coinage Wanted in Philippines Silver Specie Plan
The secretary of war sent Congress a telegram from the Philippine commission reporting progress in monetary affairs. A memorandum calls for coining a new silver specie to replace Mexican silver dollars, highlighting the need for fresh coinage in the islands.
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Wasurxaron
Secretary of War
Congress
Philippine Commission
Boston Six Day Kai Boston Dec 31 Report
A garbled account from Boston describes a tenth hour first day race at Garden with pilots Stinten Gouge VavKachern and Predertek among competitors. The note mentions days, miles, and a sand dog day, reflecting likely a misread sports or race entry with multiple names and uncertain details.
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Bostox
Garden
Nage Miles
T* Stinten
Gouge VavKachern
Predertek
City Council Votes Reward for Kidnappers of Child
The council approves a $35 reward for information leading to the apprehension and conviction of the kidnappers of young Cudaby. Sporting notes mention skating, Kittery basketball, and upcoming rivals Tufte and Bowdoin. Relations between teams remain tense as Greenland mourns two lost players and the Herald promises latest news.
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Dee
Kittery
Sis
Robert
Jeffries
Tufte
Bowdoin
Bern
Imall
Athlenes
Logeorheula
Coranbia
Dior Isle
Oxens
Wi Nage
Enougs Athletic
Greenland
Navy Yard Hiring and Draft Board Update
At the navy yard a number of iron workers are needed this week and this month for new equipment listings. A grand chance for landsmen and apprentices to enlist is offered at the recruiting office. The board for selecting a drangateman for the Department of Steam Engineering has completed its work and sent the examination report to the navy department.
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Ces
Navy
Department of Steam Engineering
Bes
Navy Department
Boston Couple Weds in Portsmouth Hebrew Ceremony
Nathan I. Levine of Boston and Miss Rose Polimer daughter of Mr and Mrs Manasseh Dolimer were married at the bride s home on Sunday by Rabbi Max Salpem of Boston. The ceremony followed the Hebrew form with about a hundred guests in attendance. The banquet and dancing followed. It marks Portsmouth s first Hebrew wedding on record.
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Nathan I. Levine
Boston
Rose Polimer
Manasseh Dolimer
Ohhristian Shore
Max Salpem
Moore
Portsmouth
Century in a Nutshell Bequeaths Inventions and Advances
A fragmentary London answer to a thought experiment traces modern ownership of inventions across generations. It juxtaposes horse, locomotive, printing presses, photography, telegraphy, electric lamp, dynamo, ships, war signals, and Roentgen rays as bequests from predecessors, highlighting technological progress.
Pardons Granted for Stain and Cromwell in Bank Robbery Case
At a governor's council meeting this afternoon Stain and Cromwell, convicted of murder in the Auguste bank robbery, were pardoned after serving ten years at Thomaston prison. The governor will sign the pardon tomorrow and the men will be released tomorrow evening. Both men expressed surprise and regard it as justice. Cromwell remained calm while Stain wept.
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Dee JL
Connel
Stain
Cromwell
Auguste
Thomsaton
Rast
Rival Aspirants for Chief Constructor
Rival aspirants for chief constructor compete for the post when Nesr Admiral Philip Ouch retires on March 4, 1901. Captain Joan F P Klauskow and Captain Francis T Bowles stand as leading candidates with long service, while Captain Hanscom, senior by age, challenges the usual preference for Bowles.
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Philip Ouch
Harscom
United States
Hanscom
Navy
Bowles
Cramp’s
Philadelphia
New York Navy Yard
Captain Bowles
Long
Henderson's Point Removal Estimate Prompts Federal Action
Senator Gallinger pushes to insert a Henderson's Point removal item into the commerce committee bill. The government estimates total about 1.19 million dollars with endorsements from Admiral Endicott and Secretary Lorg. If approved, work could start next spring under war department authority.
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Portsmouth
Navy Yard
Henderson’s Point
Washington
Gallinger
Committee On Commerce
Admiral Endicott
Bureau of Yards and Docks
Lorg
War Department
MISS JEWETT INTERVIEWED BY ARRALD LEAGUE
A Arrald representative enjoyed a pleasant talk with Miss Li Clayton Jewett leader of the Anti Lynching league before her departure for Washington and the western states She is earnest in her work and optimistic about expanding the league She spoke of the large audience at People's Church and the formation of a local league with officers to be announced later Miss Jewett a Boston native educated in Virginia has interviewed President McKinley and many notable Americans and relies on the press to spread her cause
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Li Clayton Jewett
Beaton
Aliss Jewett
Miss Jewett
People’s Church
Boston
Virginia
McKinley
Herald Reporter
Holiday Concerts and Seasonal Travels In Ogunquit
Ogunquit residents report Christmas celebrations with church concerts and trees held Monday and Christmas night drawing large crowds. Bertha Titthfield departed for Lakewood New Jersey to spend the winter at Laurel in the Pines hotel. Mrs George Rowe returned to Center Stratford after a three week visit with daughter Mrs W F Littlefield. Washington addition progresses. Rod F Littlefield returns from Ellery.
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Christian Church Sunday School
Methodist Church
Bertha FE
Titthfield
Lakewood
N. J
Laurel in-the-Pines
George Rowe
Center Stratford
Wd. F. Littlefield
Washington
Rod. F. Littefield
Eltery
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