Defeat at Stormberg Deepens British Humiliation in War
London reports reveal heavy losses as Gatacre's column retreats after a failed Stormberg assault. Burghers 6,000 strong faced misreported numbers, while artillery prevented a complete rout. Pretoria notes Boer guns seized and waterworks contested as General Cronje and Prinsloo coordinate Boer defenses.
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Pretoria
Dew
Lonuroyue Ma- Micez
Gatacre
Stormberg
Ringborley
Katerdam
Moder Yiver
Mith
Pringlop
Cronje
Gatacre Denounced Over Workload in South Africa
London dispatch reports Lord Durham, ex lieutenant in the Coldstream Guards, condemning General Gatacre for overworking troops at Boudin and alleging he was unfit to command in South Africa. He blames the War Office for the Stormberg disaster and accuses officers of knowing Gatacre’s failures.
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London
Gatacro
Stormberg
Aldershot
South Africa
Toer
Cape
Mader Rives
Lord Methuen
Transvaal
PME
Gatwore
Britheh Artilley
Poer
Splea Hart
Lord Durham
Coldstream Guarda
Gatacre
Boudan
War Office
Fais
Methuen Reconnoitering at Magersfontein Improvised Gun Position
British patrols report Boer long gun dismantled and new firing positions tested near Camp Cape Colony. Aided by howitzers, the shelling caused a sharp Boers response as Roth directed heavy fire to reveal their line. After about an hour the Moer guns were silenced.
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Modder River
Cape Colony
Bundlay
Howe Steer
Puitio
Roth
Battle actions near Masersfontein in trench bombardment
The howitzers rained shells on the trenches causing ground to lift in brown clouds as a Boer long gun was dismantled. Reports say the next move may target Masersfontein with Erithed artillery facing iron guns at Magera fontein.
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Moers
Masersfontein
Spyfontelly
Erithed
Magerafontein
Queen Victoria Seeks Details on Gatacre Reverse
London December 1 Queen Victoria anxious sends Sir Arthur Blige from Windsor to the War Office to obtain details for sovereign about General Gatacre s reverse at the front.
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War Office
Gatacre
London
Sir Arthur Blige
Windsor Castle
Two American Travelers Detained in Queens Town
Two American commercial travelers report they were detained at Queens Town on suspicion of being Boers. They say the U S consul secured their release and an inquiry is being made into the incident.
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Queenstown
Helfast
Dee
Queensttown
United States
Opening Debate on the Currency in Congress
Washington Dew 11 The opening day featured Mr Dolliver Iowa delivering a witty eloquent defense of the gold standard condemning Bryan and Democratic prophecies. Mr Overstreet supported the bill while Mr Maddox and Mr Meesland opposed it, arguing currency contraction. In the Senate Mr Mason urged sympathy for the Transvaal war as Mr Minvon spoke, with the resolution referred to the relations committee.
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Washington
Dew
House
Dolliver
Iowa
Bryan
Maddox
Gal
Meeeland
N. Yo
New York
Mason
Ili
Transvaal
Grea
Britain
Senate
Npn
Minvon
Follen Relations Committee
Loige
Mass
Representative Jett Seeks Sympathy With the Boers
The House sees Representative Jett introduce a joint resolution expressing sympathy with the Boers. Senate counterpart by Musen mirrors terms. The article notes related proposals on penalties for crossing state lines and a constitutional amendment timing the presidential and congressional term end.
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Jett
House
Senate
Musen
Fenator Chili
Hont
United States
Snow Storm Hits Cedar Rol and Town Palle
A heavy snowstorm advances through eastern and northern Town, with downed wires in Town Palle. Preston Minnesota reports fourteen inches of snow as of December 11 14 inches fallen and continuing, trains delayed, strong northwester expected to bring more trouble.
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Dee
Preston
Minn
Unclear boxing bout report from Wheeling card
Fragmentary report details a boxing match in Wheeling featuring Maddie Kennedy of Dittwhurs and George John Blackstone of Philadelphia, with refights and rematches mentioned. The text is garbled and names are uncertain, but indicates a short finish within two rounds and postponed longer bout.
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Wheeling
Wo Vin
Dec
Maddie Kenney
George
John Blackstone
Philadelphia
Nerhe
Rufisa McNidbh
Kennedy
Jack Oo' Eipbes
Train conductors and firemen settle by president ruling
Reports from New York say complaints about long rail runs by Lackawanna trains were presented to President Trace Dale in New York City. Grend Mel Morthexey of the Railway Trainsmen union and a chief sergeant of the firemen body spoke of the matters as of tonight.
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New York
Lackawanna Railway
Tracedale
Proud
New York City
Wey
Grend
Mel Morthexey
Rietheriod
Hailway
Uhief Sargent
Woodson Shoots Man in Alleged Threat Case
Thomas Scott, a railroad laborer at Boroce Creek, was shot Saturday by fellow worker Woodson who had threatened his life. Scott died at Altoona Hospital the following day. Woodson has a notoriety as a “bad man” prior to the incident.
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Altoona
Thomas Scott
Cro
Boroce Creek
Woodson
Soott
Woodsoon
Glass Company Incorporated Forms in Dover Delaware
The Star sand company of Reynoseville Pennsylvania with capital of 100000 dollars was incorporated today to deal in glass sand in Dover Delaware.
Swindling Scheme Broken Up in U S Mail Frauds
Osmer W. Roper of Newark N J was arrested on a mail fraud charge by federal agents and jailed in $5 000 bail. Investigators allege a three year operation using Realty Corporation Realty Loan and Trust Fund Realty Loan and Title and Four Per Cent Mortgage companies to lure investors with false low interest loans and staged bids, seizing funds through fees and misused titles and search certificates.
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New York
Osmer W. Roper
Newark
N. J
United States
Matsral
Ropers
Trealty Corporation Company
New Jersey
Realty Loan and Trust Fund Company
Realty Loan and Title Company
Four Per Cent Mortgage Company
Roper
Flerson
Indimector Snow
Realty Corporation
Weking
Foan
Wan Canternot
Realty Land and Title Fund
Himecht
Mourt
Dolar
Realty Loan and Trust Company
Four Per Cent
Hoper
Molineux Trial Testimony Focuses on Crescent Letter
Mamie Melando testified about a crescent crested paper found in Molineux's Newark factory room used in an incriminating letter. She discussed the paper with Birton Weeks and admitted Weeks had talked with her before Molineux was arrested. Prosecutors press handwriting links while defense notes alternate suspects. Harry Cornish may testify next.
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New York
Roland BR. Molineux
Katherine J. Adams
Mamie Melindo
Newark
Moleineux
Molineux
Melando
Birton S. Weeks
Mr Weeks
Moyneux
Weeks Hiad
Recorder Golf
Dla
Osborne
Melanie
Teds
Mulineux
Harry Cornish
Capture of Olangapo by the Americans
Manila reports General Grant's advance guard under Major Spence seized Olangapo with little resistance at night. American forces landed, occupied Suble, and pursued the retreating enemy. General Grant and remaining command arrived at Olangapo. plans to join with Major Spence and coordinate with the Twenty-fifth InfantryProceedings describe enemy forces fleeing to the mountains after initial engagement.
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Manila
Grants
Spence
Subtle Bay
Dor
Dimilupihan
Baltimore
Oregon
Olangapo
Changand
Suble
Coenen Grant
Olangaja
Spetion
Gant
Twenty-fifth Infantry
Andrew 8
Burt
Tha. der
Crane
Dublin Mayor Opposes War Action After Meeting
May or Tallon presided over a corporation gathering as critics urged a stance against the Transvaal conflict. Attendees disputed the war’s aims, citing imperial bias and economic interests guiding government policy. The session ended without a formal resolution, amid a crowd cheering for President Roosevelt.
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Titdlin
Dee
Dublin
Daniel Tallon
Corporation Techies
Calla
Transvaal
Momnhert
Keveer
Mine District Fatalities Report Affects Widows and Orphans
Hazleton UK Mine Inspector William Dumow reports 18 accidents in the year in the anthracite mining district with 42 non fatal injuries and 25 fatalities leaving 25 widows and 50 orphans. The data covers 1896 including 70 killed and related counts across the period.
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Hazleton
Deo
William Dumow
Twente
Governor Stone and Elkin Seek Pardon for Harney O’Neil
From Trenton New Jersey Governor Stone and Attorney General Elkin urge Governor Voorhies to grant a pardon to Harney O’Neil accused of assault and battery at Atlantic City years ago. O’Neil has served twenty years in the state pen and contends he was wrongly convicted.
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Trenton
N. J. Dev
Stone
Elkin
Voorhies
Harney O'Neil
Af Atlantic
Court orders dismissal in Sworrvilie case appeals
Fragmented report shows an upsetion court ruling with decisions across several entities including Sworrvilie, hargugh, and Laierne. The text references corporations and appellants with dismissals and procedural orders but lacks clear names and outcomes due to OCR errors.
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Philadelphia
Dew
Lovey
Potteville
Northumberland
Dare
Corporation of Sworrvilie
Hargugh, Iq
Laierne
Victory for Gans in City Bout
Joe Gang of Baltimore defeats Kid Asha in a fierce windup at the People's Athletic Club. Gans scored a knockdown and saved Asha in the thirteenth, but Asha failed to rise for the fourteenth. referee George Eller rules Gans the winner at the limit.
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Cincinnnati Bec
Joe Gang
Baltimore
Kid Asha
People's Athletic Club
Gans
Kong
Asha
George Eller
Gane
Germany to expand navy amid world interests debated
In Reichstag debate Count von Buelow outlined plans to strengthen the German navy, arguing current forces are insufficient and that annual ship increases will be budgeted with Allied reciprocity in mind. He cited U S relations and a peaceful approach toward Britain while maintaining atila balance.
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Berlin
Dee. W
Count von Buelow
Fortien
Samoa
United States
Germany
Moncrease
Prince Wotenlohe
Prince Tohenohe
Fed
Joan Coun Ven Buelow
He Owa Ee
Hungelf
Great Britain
trans-Atlantis
Board of Control approves bids for No. 38 school work
At last night’s meeting the Board of Control received two bids for extensive work around No. 38 school. Conrad Schroder bid 4 21 and Peter Silpp 772. both were referred to the building committee which adopted recommendations including janitor salaries. The board also took up text books for the Young Women’s Christian association and ordered extra excavation at No. 85. Next meeting is adjourned to Monday after Christmas.
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Board of Control
WHS
No. 38
Conrad Schroder
Peter Silpp
Schriefer
Repuire
No. @ annex
Gibbens
May
Young Women's Christlay Association For Educational Pure Pures
Afr
Barker
Péter Stipn
Io Locome
No. OS
Superintenent Howe
Casey
Christmans
Factory Inspector Hares Tasks Campbell at Henatling
A report notes Factory Tinpiaten Campbell will attend the caromer's lavynitd on Wednesday to discuss Nakle e BHofet's hoster fartars and the firm’s compliance with inspectorate directives. Me Cyanplitwage is highlighted as a leading equipped mente in the state.
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Hares
Tinpiaten Campbell
Henatling Am
State Department Charter Grants Several Firms in Watsontown Area
The state department chartered multiple firms today including Watsontown Diner and Bavh Company of Watsontown with unknown capital, Philadelphia Steam Bloting Company of Philadelphia capital $1500, The Automatic Fan and Motor Company in Kennett Square area, and Boron to Steam Pump Company of Scranton with capital unspecified.
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Harriburn
State Department
Watsontown Diner and Bavh Company
Watsontown
Capital
Philadelphia Steam
Philadelphia
Automatic Fan and Motor Company
Kennett Badare
Boronto Steam Pump Company
Scranton
Weather and Legal Briefs Hit Scranton Area
Morning weather outlook with rain likely and a look at local court actions. Includes reports on a swindling scheme busted, a murder trial postponed, water meter anomalies, and regional industrial notes in northeastern Pennsylvania.
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Poplar Street
Man Rescued After Suicide Attempt at Conway Hotel
Frank Miller, 625 Pine Street, about 25 years old, attempted to hang himself with a suspenders slipknot in a Conway hotel toilet. He tied the rope to a pipe six feet high, was stopped by a barkeeper, then returned home. Authorities cited possible drink influence and uncertain motive. no injuries reported.
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Frank Miller
Pine Street
Barkeeper
Conway Hotel
Washington Avenue
Miller
Mjs Vnat
Passion Play by kinetoscope shown at St Thomas College hall
Reproductions of the Oberammergau Passion Play are exhibited by a kinetoscope company at St Thomas College hall. The display features twelve scenes from Christ’s life including the Garden of Gethsemane and Calvary. The performance, praised for its realism, will run this evening and tomorrow.
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St. Thomas’ College Hall
Neoway
St. Thoms’ College Hall
New York
Horitz
Pudwels
Calvary
New World
Steamship Arrivals New York December
The Amsterdam from Rotterdam arrived in New York with the Rotwordam route noted.
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New York
Dee
Amsterdam
Weather outlook for eastern Pennsylvania
Forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday calls for rain Tuesday then fair and colder Wednesday. Southerly winds shift to a westerly breeze as temperatures drop slightly.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
Anti-Quay Democrats Meet to Urge Pennsylvania Voter Action
A Philadelphia gathering of Republicans opposing Matthew Quay issues a public address calling for loyal party unity to reform state politics. They demand pure elections, separation of school funding from partisan politics, and front-line action to retire Quay and reform patronage.
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Lincoln
Grant
McKinley
Keystone
M. 5. Quay
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