Churchill Tells of Peril Attending His Escape
London reports warn British subjects against assisting Transvaal or Orange Free State inhabitants or aiding transport merchandise under penalty of law. Churchill recounts his escape from Boer captivity via the Delagoa Bay line, hiding in a railway truck, rationed for six days, and reaching safety. Military notes from Capetown and surrounding areas describe Boer movements and unrest, with telegraphy advances and ongoing commando activity.
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London
Transvaal
Orange Free State
Churchill
Winston Church
Lorenzo Marquez
Delagoa Bay
Hidsen
Komatipours
Capetown
Surtin
Etecin
Daily
Wey
Nauti Seertin
Ervereal Ahwenor
Cape Town
Lord Methawn
Tanderstad
Utes
Makler
Wiberty
wniSnery
Pat Henlarty
Pretoria
Cape
Criticia
Dutel
Snelndine
Paweett
Horm
Ogrral Joutert
Modder River
Hoert
Detwe Tow
Elundalaagte
Tragedies Grow From Potties 4% Alabama Killings
Dec 27 at De posit near Hunterville Alabama a man killed his brother and wounded another in a family dispute. Police report indicate Jesse Harden cut James Harden's throat and Mac Russell then shot and killed.
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Evera
Alabama
Hunterville
Ala
Deposit
Here
Jesse Harden
James Harden
Harden
James Harven
Mac Russell
Syndicate Secures Options to Rice Lands in Texas
Houston report Dec 27 says a town syndicate led by D Hurd and A M McVey obtained options on 14 000 acres of rice land in Jefferson county Texas for 225000. The group plans 500000 capital to raise rice with Town farmers invited to relocate to Texas to farm the land.
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Texas
Houston
D. #. Hurd
A.M. McVey
Jefferson County
Cuban Prisons Described as Overcrowded and Brutal
An investigator reports to New York officials on Cuban penal institutions. He portrays overcrowding, harsh discipline, and lack of basic sustenance, clothing, and shelter. The account urges U.S. action to press reform and halt torture or cruelty.
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New York
Charlton T. Lewis
New York Pris Association
Cuba
United States
Rgard
Wien
Prissus
Near Department
Ain
Aseasalus
Debris of Bodies in Mine Explosion Grim Find
Debris from a mine explosion reveals hundreds of bodies and clothing. Rescue workers at the scene report a great pile of flesh and fabric, with some limbs recovered and others feared trapped. Authorities describe the scene as grim and ongoing recovery efforts continue at the site.
Thawing Out in Wisconsin Turns to Inquest
A group led by Kurtsel and Sellaeh drove into the countryside from Rock Falls to investigate the death of Michael Khili a Hungarian laborer. Khili was found near Willow Tomaschek’s farm but revived after doctors treated him. witnesses say he had been in an open head wound from midnight to early morning. The coroner prepared for an inquest as Khili regained consciousness.
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Coun Nestistine
Kan Chatye
Wis
Roner Kurtsel
Br. Sellaeh
Rock Falls
Michael Khili
Wan
Willow Tomaschek
Howe
Coronee
Springfield Horticulture and Education Meetings Merge with Public Discourse
The forty sixth annual Teachers' association opened with strong attendance as President Lane of Chicago urged seven month school terms and state aided rural schooling. Springfield hosts horticultural sessions featuring talks on orchard management and beekeeping. The day emphasizes teacher training, supervision, and county cooperation in education while a railroad incorporation project and public notices fill the rest of the agenda.
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Chicago
Quincy
Ingfield
Dew
Tiends Lute Teachers’ Association
Belog
George Sexmur
Rprinchell
Rose
Albert G. Lane
Board of Education
Springfield
Minos State
Seastor
Savoy
Aldrich
Nevaz Priweiar
Sth
Peatomsret Lair
Orene Hinkley
Willian
Pen University of Nols
Pon
Ars
E. Pruetan
Geodetic
Cobden
Clestite Bee Keepers” Association
Wentisies
Hernisers
M. Donsdale
American political gathering marks a crowded year start
Fragmentary OCR hints at a political event with a Republican gathering described as a love feast. It mentions Friday attendance and state boards meeting around the new year, implying a sweeping, early-year legislative and political calendar. Names and precise places are unclear in the truncated text.
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Wile
Ametan
Sprimedeld
Miners in Prospect for 30 Percent Wage Strike
Altoona Pa December 27 representatives of about 35 000 miners in bituminous districts meet to consider a general strike for a 30 percent wage rise If operators reject the demand a strike is seen as certain The operators dismiss the demand as preposterous Indianapolis December 27 the Workers of America committee met with President John Mitchell and others to plan a national convention in Indianapolis January 15 and a miners operators joint conference January 21
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Altoona
Indianapolis
Committee of the Workers of America
John Mitchell
W. ©. Peares
Resent F. Ream
Beacon
Iowa
Edwin Berr
Oskaloosa
William Johnson
Westeville
Eugene Zellers
Athens
Ill
Mitchell
Indianapolia
Telegrpah Briefs From Early 20th Century Fires and Accidents
A dispatch from Rage Wisconsin reports a residence burned with about 250 dollars loss, partly insured. A masked woman distributed gifts to Oak Park police during Christmas. A station desk was found with firearms and blue packages. Stolen beer stamps valued around 50 dollars circulated. Injuries included a carpenter losing both legs in a freight train crash near Cherokee. A girl of 16 died at Mercy Hospital Chicago, oldest in the city. Turkey supplies and Christmastide rubles bound for Chicago dinners. An actor with appendicitis treated in New York. Minnesota citizens send Christmas wishes to Admiral Dewey. A Pennwood resident crushed by a fall in Kentucky led to a fatal shooting in a domestic quarrel. Fire killed Dixon family children in Middletown.
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Frank Race
Rage
Wis
Oak Park
Chicago
SNC
Conrad Sepp
Chieng
Frank Davis
Husk
Mieka Verona
Mercy Hospital
Kehind
New York
Minnesota
Admiral Dewey
Israel Litto
Penwood
Wik
Anes Patton
Harlan Cisco
White Oak
Patton
Cisco
Clsco
Han
Uge
Middletown
Dixon
Funeral of Dwight L Moody in Northfield and services
Funeral services for evangelist Dwight L Moody were held in Northfield Massachusetts with a large crowd and student choirs. Memorial services occurred simultaneously in Cavalry Baptist Church and elsewhere. Reverend addressed the crowd as mourners viewed Moody’s features and the day featured a musical tribute by 1530 students.
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East Northfield
Mass
Lewight L. Moody
Wweee Lal
Lia
Ohures
Af Krenklyn
Mav
Oogee
Dwight L. Moody
Northfelt
Funnaer
Norfolk
Tee
Johnston
Liverpool
Richardson
Senate plans and campaign talk from Fairbanks and Jones
Senator Fairbanks outlines the coming senate currency debate and Philippine questions as central issues. Chairman Jones leads a large Des Moines Democrat gathering, pledging support for Stevenson and Hardin and signaling a vigorous fight for Gear and Cummins, with the Philippine policy and annexation likely topics. The piece notes ongoing Danville and Des Moines political activity, with state races and appointments shaping the next campaign.
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Jones
Indianapolis
Charles W. Fairbanks
Senate
Fig
United States
Roberts
Washington
Remains Arrive From Maine Disaster at Arlington
Remains of 151 sailors from the ill fated Maine, brought from Havana aboard the Texas, arrived in Washington by special train. They were moved to Rosslyn Virginia and then to Arlington Cemetery under a guard of honor. Caskets placed in hospital tents as interment planned for tomorrow.
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Foxton
Dee
Routelle
Maine
Kangor
Furan
Toca
Sam Wate
Wilter
Mes. Lawron
Washington
Havana
Texas
Rosslyn
Arlingt
Interstate commerce commission transcript to restrain freight classification
Washington December Inter State commerce commission plans to furnish a transcript of evidence from last week’s hearings on freight classification. Shippers urge the attorney general to seek an injunction or other action to prevent the new classification from taking effect January 1 by the railroads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Inter~ State Commerce Commission
United State
Edward Hodges & Co Suspended by Boston Bankers
Boston authorities halted Edward Hodges and Co, bankers and brokers, in a major suspension. The firm, active mainly in municipal bond dealings, faced a historic interruption affecting its operations and clients in the city.
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Houges
Con Hankefe
Mitokora
Bue
Boston
Edward
Hodges & Co
Dims
Woman Executed in Manitoba for Mistress Murder
Emily Hilda Blake, a domestic, was hanged this morning in Manitoba for the murder of her mistress Mrs Lane. The execution was private and conducted in Brandon on December 27, with details limited in the report.
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Emily Wide Blake
Manitoba
Brandon
Emly Hilda Blake
Lane
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