Colonists in Victoria West District Show Disloyalty
London reports from Capetown describe a disloyal movement in Victoria West District and individuals openly opposing Britain, with threats against the Capetown De Aar railway line. A Durban Natal dispatch notes rumors of volunteers called to recover an abandoned gun at the Tugela river camp after a midnight raid.
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London
Capetown
Ealonie
Victoria
Oll
de Aaraden
Durban
Natal
Boller
Tugela River
Colenzo
British Troops Press Boer Positions in Natal Front
The Chronicle reports intense fighting as British forces assault Boer positions west and northwest of Colenso. Artillery bombardment precedes infantry night attacks while Boers reply with heavy fire. a hospital train is hit and the ambulance crew must reroute. Newfoundland Governor Buller refuses resignation offer amid Tugela events.
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Serays
Chieveley
Natal Lee
Aliance
Chvveley
Colense
Briviet
Generil Uirt
Jonns
Newfoundland
Royal Engineer Corps
Brita War Office
Buller
Tugela
Africa
Newfoundand
Defeat of Troops in Manila Island Expedition
Reports from Manila via San Francisco describe an expedition by American soldiers on the Island of the last month repulsed by insurgents. Casualties included two Americans killed and two wounded, with additional native allied losses. Official details are scarce as General Otis has not received a formal tally.
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Cohn
Manila
New
San Francisco
Otis
Censoe
Associated Press
Thoromsky
Pel
Adalie
Charles
Beth
Company A
Isis Stowell
Vireaghy
Tert Hutchinson
Higm
Elieou
Enery
Fate of Lawton and his last stand in Manila
Washington confirms General Lawton was killed near San Mateo while leading a mission to drive insurgents from Mariquina valley. He rode ahead with a small escort through harsh terrain, was shot as his troops pressed the attack, and died instantly. The funeral and mourning followed as details spread from Manila.
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Washington
War Department
Lawton
San Mateo
Ligon
Manila
Ral Lawton
OTIS
Gieneval Lawton
O'Clowk
la Loma
Agalnast Pathleas
Ube
San
Vietory
Mniost
Cord Te
Tre
Rce
Culrize
Ani
Eronome
Bax
Miles
Death of gallant general Te began his military record
A fragmentary obituary recalls General Te began his career in the Ninth Indians as a private, rose to sergeant, later joined the Thirteenth Indians, served through Chickamauga, and earned promotion to colonel before the war with Spain. Born March 17, 1843 in Obin, his home was Indiana.
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Elier
Lawton
Arizona
Seevenary
Tsi
Ninth Indians
Spain
Obin
Indiana
Vis Ufa
Tenement Fires Fatal and Senate Finance Debate
Washington records a fatal tenement fire as the Senate prepares to begin debate on a Republican crafted finance measure. Aldrich signals pushing the House reform to passage while Allen of Nebraska takes the oath. House proceedings include numerous print resolutions and distribution of the president's message amid speeches defending and criticizing administration policy.
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Wim
Washington
Senate
Committee On Finance
Aldrich
House
Allen
Nebraska
Durin
Grow
Philippines
Bell of
Cotolo
Seven Die in Hinzes Fire on Queens Street
A deadly blaze swept a tenement at Que Thundred and Second streets near Thind Avenue known as the Mentor. Seven persons died, five burned to death and six others badly injured, with hope of recovery. Names given include John Barrett and Mrs Barrett among the dead, and Delia O Connell and Kate Werey among the injured.
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Hinzes
New York
Que Thundred
Second Street
Anti ‘Thind Avenue
Mary Barrent
Maunie Leary
Kate Werrey
Martha Fox
George
Rockefeller’s $2,000,000 gift to Chicago endowment in peril
In Chicago on December 20, reports say Wall Street weakness and a tight money market threaten completing John D. Rockefeller’s $2,000,000 endowment pledge to the University of Chicago. Dr Harper works to raise the remainder by January 1, with major buildings like a chapel and library needed. a $100,000 potential gift looms if donors respond.
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New York
State Supreme Court
Chicago
Cullom
Wall Street
University of Chicago
Jehu
Rockefeller
Harper
John D. Rockefeller
University
Dent Trarper
Seskell
Position of Hoar and pensions in Senate
In the Senate Hoar offers a statement opposing interference with other nations self government and expansion fears. St Fairbanks and Laudie propose a pension of 2000 dollars yearly for Mrs Lawton. The House adjourns to January 3 as many members leave for holidays. The President expresses sorrow to Mrs Lawton. The Committee on Foreign Relations favors dissolution of the Samoa tripartite agreement after negotiating treaties with Great Britain and Germany.
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Washington
Senate
Hoar
St. Fairbanks
Lawton
Little House
Laudie
Indiana
Jane Washington
T Ous
Samoa
Great Britain
Satin Islands
Last Honors To Brumby Final Services For Dewey's Flag Lieut
The body of Flag Lieutenant T. M. Brumby arrived from Washington and lay in state in the state capitol in Atlanta. Thousands viewed the casket. The funeral with military honors was held at the cathedral this afternoon. Also reported, at Detroit on December 20, the American Federation of Labor re-elected its officers and chose Louisville as the site of the western convention.
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Belvidere
Springflett, Ts
Nelson
State Board of Health
Hely Dere
Dewey
Atlanta
T. M. Brumby
Washington
State Capitol
Detroit
American Federation of Labor
Louisville
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