Sharp Fighting in South Africa
London dispatch from Johannesburg reports sharp fighting in the Orange River and Transvaal Colonies. British casualties are heavy with 200 wounded infantry and several officers killed or wounded. Boers under Commandant Britz and General DeWet’s forces clash, with Damant and MacKenzie commanding British units in layered engagements, including a race for a kopje where Damant’s horsemen recaptured the crest after heavy fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LONDON
Lord Kitchener
Johannesburg
Orange River
Transvaal
Beginderyn
Britz
DeWet
Coonerals
Dartnell
Cambell
Langberg
Tee Wet
M. Botha
Pamant
Tafel Kop
Oranee River
Damant
Keyter
Tranavaal
MacKenzie
commandant Smith
Lake Banagher
Smith
Eland
call
Historian Maclay in limbo over Navy resignation
Washington dispatch reports Historian Maclay has not replied to the Navy Department’s request for his resignation. Under rules a three day grace period applies, but officials expect he will be allowed time to leave naval service. The Navy plans to end debate on the Schley case and disregards recent remarks by Rear Admiral Grown and Beeiknap, aligning with General Miles’ line. In Philadelphia Archibald Gilfollon, a Honolulu sugar planter visiting relatives, died from a fractured skull after being thrown from a car. He was a native of Philadelphia and planned to return to Honolulu after Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WASHINGTON
Navy Department
Maclay
Department
caure
MacLayd
naval
Schley
Grown
Beeiknap
Miles
PHILADELPHIA
Der
Archibald Gilfollon
Honolulu
Mr. Gilfallon
General Alger Operated On for Gall Stones
Detroit December 23 General R A Alger, former Secretary of War, who was operated on yesterday, is reported in good condition this morning by Dr Longyear. A bulletin at 11 a.m. said he passed a good night with several hours of interrupted sleep, temperature 100, pulse 78, and conditions satisfactory. Dr Jennings noted he has passed the first danger of abdominal shock but infection or other complications may follow, and several days will pass before progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DETROIT
R.A. Alger
Wags
Longyear
Alger
C.G. JENNINGS
HOWARD LONGYEAR
Jennings
General Alger
Britain as Arbitrator Proposal Opens Chance for Peace
Washington dispatch reports Secretary Hay received confirmation that efforts to settle the Chile Argentina dispute have failed and diplomatic relations are strained after the Argentine minister left Chile. Chilean representatives say Argentina proposed Great Britain as arbitrator, a claim suggesting potential path to peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WASHINGTON
Hay
United States
Wilson
San‘thao
de ChiH
Chile
Argentina
Great
Britain
Governor Crane Declines Treasury Post After White House Talk
Massachusetts Governor Cranes declines the Treasury portfolio tendered by President Roosevelt. He cites illness in his family and inability to arrange business matters on short notice. A White House conference with Senator Lodge followed the decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WASHINGTON
Crance
Massachusetts
Treasury
Roosevelt
White House
Crane
Lodge
Mytron
T. Herrick
Cleveland
Herrick
McKinley
BOSTON
Largest U S paper plant burned in Cincinnati blaze
A fire destroyed the Hamilton Coated Paper Works in Cincinnati overnight, likely the nation’s largest such plant. Losses range from 750000 to 1000000 dollars with 250000 stock of enamelled paper and valuable machinery ruined. Fire started by gasoline can explosion in worker John Kopp’s hands. Kopp severely burned. Plant owned by a company led by Peter G. Thompson of College Hill. brick plant addition of 750000 dollars saved by fire department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CINCINNATI
Hamilton
United States
tosa
John. Kopp
Queen Alexandra Illness Sets Back Christmas Plans
London dispatch reports Queen Alexandra is seriously ill, with doctors in constant attendance. A noon bulletin says she is progressing favorably, but Christmas arrangements at Sandringham are upset and the Queen may spend Christmas at Marlborough House. A later note says she has a chill but is not considered in danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LONDON
Associated Press
Alexandra
Sandringham
Window Glass Manufacturers May Combine
News from New York reports high authority confirms consolidation of window glass makers into American Window Glass Company Independent Glass Company Moderation Cooperative Window Glass Company and a New Jersey manufacturers association. Severe frost grips England with deaths in exposed areas and fog along coasts. traffic at the Thames mouth halted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW YORK
American Window Glass Company
Independent Glass Company
Moderation Co-operative Window Glass Company
association of
New Jersey
England
LONDON
Thames
Ingenious scheme to secure release of Miss Stone
Washington dispatch reports a clever plan to secure Miss Stone’s release, details kept secret by officials to avoid jeopardizing efforts. Consul General Dickinson in Constantinople presses the State Department over the impact of public notices on his mission. Also notes Wheelmen’s Ball plans for New Year’s Eve in Reno and invitations for Miss Choice Brookins to wed John Chism at the Methodist church on January first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WASHINGTON
Spencer Eddy
United” States
State Department
hig
goi Ncations
Miss Choice Brookins
John
Methodist
Pope Receives Christmas Greetings From Cardinals
The Pope today received the Cardinals who brought Christmas greetings. He delivered a lengthy address condemning indulgent liberty, socialism, and divisions within the church, urging unity among Christian denominations. Wheat market news from Chicago reports May wheat opening 80 7/8 to 81 1/8, with closing figures around 78 3/4. In Wedekind, Miss Bessie Felds and her sister Clara, Jeff-Rene, attended a Christmas party when a horse bolted, throwing the sleigh and injuring driver Charles Gault while the young women escaped unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ROME
Carnals
Pontifé
berty
the
Christian churches
Wedekind
Bessle
Clara
Jeff-Rene
J. Kelly
Charles Gault
Also Mentioned on This Page
SOUTH AFRICA
Kitchener
Botha
Gazette
Wall street
stock exchange
Philippines
GREAT BRITAIN
asette
QUEEN ALEXANDRA
GRAY, REID & CO
Virginia Street
Reno
CHICAGO
R. HERZ & BRO
SUNDERLAND
Nevada
JOHN SUNDERLAND
SECOND ‘STREET
O'CONNOR
Mothey Hkea
tikes
eaey
choos
Iikee
Mary Hes
euppere
Baby
Romeo
FLEISHMAN
Washoe
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!