British War Updates From Modder River Front
Reports from Modder River detail heavy fighting as Gen. Wanchope is reported killed in action. British forces shell strong Boer positions, with cavalry and infantry attacking across kopjes and trenches amid bombardment and counterfire. Casualties include officers and many wounded, while Northumberland volunteers suffer captures and prisoners.
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Izblanst
Beled
Watll Dawk
Modder
London
Capetown
Mathuen
Wanchope Killa
Mattle
Modder Iiser
Pretoria
Modder River
Frere
Luton Brigade
Msi Tay
Barton
Colensa
Sweeping British Dispatch From Lady Loudin Front
A war office dispatch reports General Hult’s forces in action near a Boer stronghold. Major Metcalfe and 600 of the Second Kites Brigade engaged a Boer howitzer, reached the crest, repelled attackers, and forced a retreat despite a blocked passage.
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Loudin
War Office
Theneral
Hult
Enorl
Dior
Angel “Patat
Metcalfe
Kites
Reception for General Harrison by Commercial Club
The Commercial club held an informal reception for General Harrison with Captain William E. Bugilsh and Dr. E W. Hays assisting. A buffet luncheon followed as guests were greeted, with Harrison remarking on press interest and misread wrappers about President Harrison. The report also notes labor federation seating debate, a Newton obituary, and local business moves in the Swift packing context.
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Jake
Ludianapolis
Commercial Club
General Harrison
William E. Bugilsh
de. E W. Hays
Genernt Harrison
Rome
Harrison
Ween
Lei Ture
New York
Alngie
Imerivair Federation
Las Bor
Yes
Henfeney
Labor Union of Omaha
Conte
Murdered farmer found near Elseorth Wisconsin
James Gogeia, a well known farmer, was found dead between Elseorth and Hager Monday night. His skull was crushed, and evidence suggests he was murdered as he was en route to a Mason lodge meeting in Malleurock.
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Elseworth
Wis
James Gogeia
Elseorth
Hager
Gegzls
Malleurock
Evience
Changes in the Law Expedites Court Procedure and Currency Reform
Washington December 13. House debate on the currency bill resumes with Bell opposing banking features and Brandige Wheeler and Fowler voicing positions. Senate considers pension law codification while Wood takes command of the Cuba division and acts as military governor. A comprehensive interstate commerce bill proposes strong powers for the commission to regulate carriers, fix rates, and enforce orders with penalties and court review.
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Pomaly
Wheeler
Maggie C. Shipp Roberts
Leonard Wood
Cuba
Brooke
Wood
Washington
Senate
United States
Elrealt
Cartier
Bil
Commission
Isepect
New York Author Attacks U S Legislation at Industrial Committee
John St. Des passed before the Industrial Commission today representing 10 interests. He praised the inquiry body but urged a railroads inquiry prior to the interstate commerce act. He called the act the most remarkable legislation and attacked recent laws as wasteful overreach.
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Washington
Dee
John St.Despassus
New York
Commission of Inquiry
Despaxson
United States
Senate Debates Gold Standard and Silver Currency split
Washington reports show the Senate approving an inquiry into Montana Senator Clark and West Virginia Senator Scott elections as Pettigrew presses a probe on whether Dewey saluted the Philippine flag. Debates continue on gold standard vs abundant currency with night sessions planned.
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Washington
Senate
Clark
Montana
Scott
West Virginia
Coeur de Aléne
Pettigrew
Merriam
Ermentrout
House
Driggs
New York
Poynter appoints ex Senator Allen to fill vacancy
Onaha December 15 Gov Poynter names ex Senator Allen to fill the vacant seat caused by Hayward's death. The move follows the usual appointment process and tethers political continuity in the region.
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Onaha
Poynter
Allen
Hayward
Miscellaneous Wisconsin News Briefs From Madison To Chicago
Brainen of Roxeabel Wisconsin died aged 51 after living there. Mrs Jane Wiley pleaded guilty to manslaughter in Chicago and sentenced to one year. She killed her husband who threatened her. WE Shepard of Chicago robbed of a diamond pin valued at Hale at a Madison football game. F Knight of Milwaukee and St. Paul railroads killed switching cars in Chicago. Chicago Volunteers of America to give free Christmas dinner to 10,000 poor on Dec 31. A movement to advance women’s suffrage begins in Madison. N F Nicolas ships cattle from Big Ben Wisconsin to Skagway Alaska. Burglars take goods from Meyers and Chase Abbotsford Wisconsin worth 125. Reports from Hoboken grand jury indicts many officers for malfeasance to larceny. Senate Democrats block W from New York praisers due to gold democrat ties. Engineer Speizier and Fireman Henicker killed. Brakeman Zagbauer badly hurt in a Pennsylvania wreck in New Jersey. Three of fourteen Green Bay fishermen plead guilty to illegal fishing and pay 25 plus costs. Western Chippewa lumbermen report stock losses due to recent blizzard. Chicago boxing match ends seventh round with Gardiner defeating fate.
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Roxeabel
Wis
Jane Wiley
Chicago
WE. Shepard
Hale
Madison
F. Knight
Omathe
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Chicago Volunteers of America
F. Nicolas
Big Ben
Skagway
Alaska
TSO
Speizier
Henicker
Zagbauer
Pennsylvania Road
New Jersey
Green Bay
Unclear Illinois Case Ends Amid Legal Shifts
A Chicago coal dealer wins a tariff dispute against Chicago Terminal Transfer Co over interstate switching rates. Judge Hunter dismisses a gubernatorial bid. Unlicensed doctors clash with state licensing powers at a Chicago convention. Bloomington endures a cyclone with property damage. Springfield approves bank formation and labor protests. A linchpin note details public notices and the Lagrippe remedy.
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Paras Uilinois
West Virginia
Hunter
Steune
Springfield
State Board of Railroad and Warehouse Commissioners
Wiliam Atzell
Chicago
Whicago Terminal Transfer Co
W. P. Read
Kedale Avenue
Insurgent Losses, Aguinaldo Sought in Bangued Province
Otis cables report heavy fighting as US forces push insurgents over mountains. Fifty insurgents killed and many wounded while Spanish prisoners are released. Aguinaldo believed hiding in Bangued. Gen Pilar killed. Mabini captured. Cagayan and Isabella provinces reportedly surrender.
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Otis
API
Aguinalde Diaguteet
Aguinalds
Bangued
Watson
Cagayan
McCalla
Newark
Isabella
MacArthur
Bayambang
Mabini
Inte
Karilla Warfare and Prisoner Rescue Report
Manila December 1 5 10 25 p m General Young reports rescue of Britue of the Nevada regiment and Edwards of the Yorktown gunboat held by Filipino General Time. Aguinaldo is a fugitive in the moon.
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Young
Britue
Nevada Regiment
Edwards
Yorktown
Tine
Aguinaldo
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