British Mobilization Aims Five-Week Shipment to South Africa
Wartime orders reveal a sweeping British mobilization to deploy about 180,000 troops across arms to South Africa within five weeks. Field Marshal Lord Roberts leads as commander, with General Kitchener accompanying, as Britain abandons the original campaign to pursue a rapid, large-scale invasion.
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South Africa
England
Milla
Ware
Lord Roberts
Lord Bitchener
Bhartowm
Getotd
Tishiné
Cape
Maxkima
Dons
Wilitin
Jack
Volanteer Infantr ‘Gontaing
Grand Army
Panic in Stocks as British Defeats Trigger Market Crash
A severe stock market downturn follows a series of defeats for Britain in Africa. On Monday strong declines hit both England and the United States as investors rush to pull back. Major players including Rockefeller, Whitney, and Flower syndicates are pressured as London markets suffer liquidity strains and brokers liquidate foreign holdings. The combined losses surpass value removed from global markets, signaling a broad financial crisis.
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Africa
England
United States
Boston
Gotham
London
Tne
al Rockefeller Party
Whitney Syndicdy
Flower Com
Biv
House Passes Currency Bill Vote Stands 100 to 150
The House approved a currency bill by a 100 to 150 vote with eight Democrats supporting the measure. The outcome sets a path for broader debate and potential Senate action on the proposed financial reform.
Boer independence urged as Britain faces Boer War protests
A collection of quoted remarks shows diverse reactions to the Boer conflict. Redmond accuses Chamberlain of failing leadership while others call for action from major powers, including the United States, to safeguard Boer republic independence.
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Treland
Empire
United States
Boer ‘Republic
Otis reports end of war hinted by Filipino leaders
Communication from General Otis to the War Department portrays Filipinos as believing the insurrection has collapsed and urging drastic measures. He cites a letter from prominent Filipinos noting Aguinaldo’s remnants split into bands to plot crimes and suggesting harsh punishment, while proposing broader American troop use.
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Otis
War. Department
Washington
Philippines
Aguinaldo
Otte
Otis Seizes Letters From Rebel Archives
General Otis forwarded to Washington a batch of letters found in rebel archives seized by American troops. The letters reportedly show that Agninalde enjoyed active war time support from leading anti expansionists in the United States.
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Agnimalde
Otis
Washington
Agninalde
United States
Lost whaleback barge 115 and crew feared dead
Belief grew Monday that whaleback barge 115 is lost with its pine crew aboard. Named men include Captain Arthur A. Torer and Mate Michne l Stynon, plus William Buckner. Search by steamer Colmate Hoye ceased. no insurance on vessel or cargo. vessel owned by Rockefeller inter.
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Toord
Arthur A. Torer
Michnel Stynon
Cool William Buckner
Colmate Hoye
Rockefeller i Inter
Market outlook hints at steady prices and cautious supplies
A fragmented report suggests prices remain steady with limited appeal to buyers and sellers holding back. Export demand persists, while traders anticipate whether current levels will hold or prompt larger stock releases and investment in future supplies.
Lieutenant Brumby Dead After Manila Battle
Lieut Brumby a flag lieutenant to Admiral Dewey died at Garfield hospital in Washington Sunday evening after a fever. He served as Dewey's personal representative during the Manila battle and was praised for his gallantry. Brumby, 44, unmarried, leaves a Georgia mother. his Confederate-armed father was a colonel. His death marks the third Dewey associate from Manila to die.
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Bewerts Fife
Manila
Thomas Mr Brumby
Dewey
Garfeld Hospital
Washington
Liz Broomley
Asiatic
United States
Lieut
Tumby
Beu
Dewer
Leutenant
Garfield Hospital
Marietts
Georgia
Brumby
Dawes
Neutenant
Ieutenant
Gridley
Wood
Meorsia
AHS Million Gallon Reservoir Planned by Railroad
The Chicago Burlington & Quincy Railroad will construct a vast reservoir to supply engines and shops with water. Located five miles southeast of Galesburg, it spans two and a half miles long and 1500 feet wide, reaches feet deep, and holds about 449 million gallons. The project marks one of the era's largest p0lination efforts.
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Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad
Galesburg
1899 in Review War Fire and Dreyfus Trials
A sweeping tally of 1899 events including Spain’s loss of Western hemispheric influence, Britain’s war with the Transvaal, ongoing Philippine hostilities, Samoa tensions, Dreyfus case outcomes, major fires and disasters from Kirksville to New Richmond, deaths of leaders like Faure and others, labor strife in Cleveland and Pittsburgh, and assorted global upheavals shaping the year’s final chapters.
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Spain
Western Hemisphere
England
Transvaal Republic
South Africa
United States
Philippines
Samoan Islands
Alfred Dreyfas
France
Kirksville
Agel
St New Richmond
Wis
Fun
Ja.y. Bdeath
J. P.nesath
Robert Bonter
Bagnatin
George
Jalanin
Audslirerr Lébder
Lindell ‘Aitan
Neb. Burns
Brook
A Alger
Bert G Dugeraclt
Rov
Elihu Root
Joss Byening Ie
Toledo
Ohio
Degne
Hennes
Labori
Dreyfus
Chicago
Frame Coluinas
Injgring
Boany Toremmomteter Cézisters
Connélisrile
Alfred Dreyfus
Tvl
Chas
Pilsbury
Minneapolis
Drettes
Dewes
Olympia
Dewey Daral
New York
Cincinnati
Aniahan
Senate and House debate on finances and committees
The Senate fixed standing committees for the Fifty-fifth Congress and adopted the offer without dissent. The House debated the currency bill under five minute rule with amendments. A Senate resolution appointed members to arrange for the unveiling of Daniel Webster. Petitions expressed sympathy for the South African republics. A currency bill with gold standard passed in the House. several resignations and oaths noted. Adjourned to January 8, 1900 amid brief session and frequent quorums.
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Pridar
Aldrich
House
Daniel Webster
Stilson
Tiutebing
Great Britain
Mason
Illinois
Philippines
Tillman
Bacon
Morgan
Cotumérte
Sesaker
Kamorons
Multiple Disparate Events Reported Across Cities and Figures
A wide array of brief items notes incidents and developments from Louisville to Hot Springs, Augusta, and beyond. Entries mention fires, stabbings, gas asphyxiation, and a variety of accidents. political figures and organizations face changes, elections, and appointments. labor, transport, and tariff matters appear amid scattered local notes. Names include James A. McConnie, Edison, Columbus, and Union Pacific entities with various dates and places. The report also references quarantine actions, wage changes, and inflationary concerns affecting railroads and industry.
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Odda
Enis
Louisville
Georgia
Mountain Valley
Hot Springs
Ark
Augusta
Schooluildice
Jworth
Es Grey
Winston
James AfeConnet
TBA
Tia
Star
Oho Fritz
Celina
B. & Q.edison
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Gimby
Tes
Freniet
Montgomers
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Robinson
Canton
Chattanooga
Tenn
Erie
Les Bros.” Cirens
Bridgeport
Conn
Ohio
Texas Health Board
Galveston
Santos
Brasil
Wills
Abbot
Democratic National Conemites
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Barr
Dublin
James Gordon Bonnete
Sandy Hook Proving Ground
Ight
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Royal Baking Powder Company
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