British-Boer battle near Orange River cited in London report
London reports a severe battle beginning at daybreak with Boers numbering around 1,500 to 2,000 surrendering at Orange River amid heavy losses. Several Boer captures and a high casualty count are noted as British forces engage, with Lt. Col. Tegge and Gen. Clements among those mentioned in the ensuing action.
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Kentucky Raises Anchor as Kentucky Leaves for Manila
Washington dispatch reports Captain Whester cables from Smyrna noting the Kentucky departs for Manila route via Port Said. An official Malaga despatch cites 1 survivor of 450 aboard the German training ship Gaelsenau, sunk in disaster.
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Ominous Brotherhoods Seek Mediation in Rail Strike
Representatives of trainmen conductors and telegraphers met with Santa Fe official Major H. A. Mudge to seek mediation to avert a systemwide rail dispute. They planned further talks in Chicago with a joint mediation board while telegraphers across the system prepared to strike until a settlement is reached.
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Yardmaster Peters on strike talk and sympathy rhetoric
Yardmaster Peters reports telegrams from the Synhte railway telegraphers union about sympathy strikes. Officials say operators may walk out if demand persists, with mixed signals from Superintendant Tie and other road leaders. Meeting outcomes and potential actions loom as parties await broader vote guidance today.
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Three-Country Race Results Highlight Cash Prizes
The event featured teams from Sweden and Canada with Gongoltz and Frevel among the winners. The race covered 2,628 miles over 7 laps totaling 104 miles per lap, finishing below the record by 7 laps. First place earned $1,500, second $1,000, third about $500 with others receiving decreasing prizes.
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Gompers Is Chief Again at AFL Convention
The twenty first annual convention of the American Federation of Labor adjourned in Scranton Pa after electing officers for the coming year. Leaders named include President Larry Mor Morrison Washington treasurer James Lennon Bloomington first vice president James Duncan Reston second vice president John Mitchell Indian Springs third vice president Max Morris Denver fourth vice president Thomas M Rudd Chicago sixth vice president Dennis A Hayes Philadelphia. The meeting covered technical matters and resolutions on boycotts and non union work at various institutions. A Tacoma report notes a separate matter about a ship from Yokohama and a tied financial loss, while a Hague dispatch cites Kenger’s response to a possible U.S. visit.
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Philadelphia
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Supreme Court Hears Insular Citizenship Questions
In two cases argued today the court weighs whether Porto Rico and the Philippine islands, plus other possessions annexed in the Spanish American War, are part of the United States for constitutional purposes and whether their inhabitants are U S citizens. The rulings will decide if the Constitution follows the flag into these insular possessions.
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Pope appoints bishops including Keane to Dubuque diocese
Secret consistory names Monseigneur Keane for the Dubuque diocese while other bishops are appointed. Also reports Frank Chance in Los Angeles near death after a head injury and former Colorado lieutenant governor David H Nichols dies at 74 near Boulder. Niagara Falls changes shape as Horseshoe Falls erodes revealing limestone ledge and shale, affecting the crest line and water flow.
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THAT DAILY DEVILTRY ENGULFS TOWN WITH GUNFIRE AND FIRES
A mob of armed criminals robs banks stores and a gas lamp shop in a dawn assault on Upper Alter. Marshal Cavanaush is confined in a town cell by gunmen who overwhelm guards and force entry. Fires ignite as the gang presses through Butler’s and Hungert Bros. stores then to a private bank. Sightings of the attackers and a chase follow while Governor elect Yates moves in Chicago.
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Big factory fire destroys Brown Hoisting Plant
Cleveland reports a massive fire at the Brown Hoisting and Conveying Machine plant destroying five of seven buildings. Loss estimated at 500000 dollars with 1100 workers displaced. Flames began in the varnish room. hundreds jumped from windows but no serious injuries. Insurance largely covers the loss.
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London Sun Debuts Under Rev Joseph Parker
London issues the first London Sun under Rev Dr Joseph Parker of City Temple. The usual betting column carries Latest Laws and texts on The Wages of Sin is Death. Parker calls for magistrates to apply the cat and wipe out hooliganism while the paper otherwise remains much the same.
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