Buller Defeated at Tugela in Failed Crossing Attempt
In a dispatch from Chieveley Camp dated December 16, General Buller details a costly abortive effort to force a passage at the Tugela River. Despite coordinated attacks by General Hart, Mildyard, and Lyttleton, the bridgehead failed under heavy enemy fire. Twelve guns and many drivers were lost, with casualties rising among the Connaught Rangers and other units.
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Hildyard
Colenso
London
War Office
Gveral Buller
Seunne
Mats
Encal Baller
Tugel
Arden i
Uve
Grootos Tormor
Gener Pouller
Poutier
Briigady
Mart
Hidyard
Lytiteton
Connaught Rangers
Fear
Ieal
G. Brooke
Geoneral Mildyard
Lading Regiment
East Surrey
Coleyso
Joss
Unclear historical incident report with multiple names
Fragmentary text describes a confrontation or disaster with numerous misspelled names and places. It mentions deaths, injuries, and transportation issues, suggesting a large toll and references to organizations and locations, but precise details and context are unreadable.
Maritime shipping notes from New York to Liverpool and Rotterdam
Shipping list shows vessels with routes New York to Liverpool and Rotterdam. Entries include Ajmellonium bound for Rotterdam arriving from New York, Kynsu'ndoem sailing Moowlam from New York, and PBrowheads-Poet Elea with New York to Liverpool movements.
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New York
Clarelura
Liverpool
Ajmellonium
Rotterdam
Kynsu'ndoem
Moowlam
Elea
Ere Cullie
Um- Sela
Molineux Trial Hears Key Handwriting Expert Cross
New York December reports show trial adjourned as Willan J Kine ley conducts extensive cross examination. The defense seeks to challenge handwriting conclusions amid new references to J Morton Riggs and a disputed envelope address.
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New York
Truland A. Molineux
Willan J. Kineley
Werks
Kinsley
Weeks
J. Morton Stiges
J. Morton Riggs
Osborne
Gott
Hong Kong
Lewat
Ringley
Molineux
Edwin BB. May
Washington
Mp Higl
Mr. Kriesley
Hid
Afolinoux
Hiki
National League settles Wrigley dispute at Fifth Avenue
The National League met at the Fifth Avenue hotel to resolve the Wrigley transfer dispute involving Brooklyn New York and Syracuse. Brooklyn escapes damages, pays a $500 fine for violating the national agreement, and certain games are nullified for standings. A new board of directors and arbitration panel are appointed, with Johnson and Freedman among appointees.
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New York
National League of Professional
Fifth Avenue
Brooklyn
Syracuse
Brooklyn Baseball Club
Wrigley
Ttrooklyn
Young
John Trush
Cincinnati
A. H. Soden
Boston
Brush
Beach
Philadelphia
Brooklyn Clu
Robinson
Brooklyns
Louwieville
Brooklyyn
Louisville
Wague
Becaiuse
Polo Grounds
MA Freedman
New Yorks
Uireeters
Andrew Freedman
J. EB. Wagner
Washington
Freedman
Reach
Mart
Htego
Brook
Robison
St. Tow
Beiden
Dosian
Hart
Chleage
Rogers
Oll American Association
Providence
Baltimore
Bailey speaks for Democrats on the gold standard bill
Washington December 15. The closing day of the general debate on the financial bill featured sharp exchanges over the Kentucky election and oil. Mr Bailey of Texas delivered a lengthy pro Democratic speech praising the party and its organization while opponents urged the gold standard.
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Texas
Washington
House
Wheeler
Henry
Kentucky
Railey
Abr
Scudder
New York
Payne
Dialgell
Pennsylvania
Williams
Miss
Tex
Towne
Dat
Ell
Germany
Batley
Dem. N
N. Y
Baller
Alzell
Penna
Republican Party
War & Progressive Party
Dalzell
Moan
Texan
Ichardson
Tenn
Bellamy
Moexars
Mondell
Wye
Kerr
Bramwell
Morris
Minn
Roe
Clayton
Messrs. Bulloway
New Hampshire
Ongham
Mudd
Maryland
Myer
Wisconsin
Robinson
Nebraska
Thomas
North Carolina
Lioyd
Mli
Members listed from multiple states in adjourned session
A roster of names includes Nole Snodgrase Rucker Robb Davenport Lamb Caldwell Hitness Stephens Gorden Neville and others from Tennessee Missouri Pennsylvania Virginia Texas Ohio Nebraska and more. The house adjourned at 10 14.
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Snodgrase
Tennessee
Rucker
Missouri
Robb
Davenport
Pennsylvanac
Lamb
Virginia
Caldwell
Hitness
Stephens
Texas
Gorden
Ohio
Neville
Nebraska
State Grange Adjourns After Four Day Session in Lock Haven
State Grange concluded its four day session in Lock Haven Pennsylvania with a series of committee reports. The national legislation panel favored a resolution urging Congress to regulate trusts and curb over capitalization and discriminatory practices. Other committees backed direct election of U.S. senators, direct legislation through initiative and referendum, and favored Lock Haven as next year’s meeting site.
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Lock Haven
Grange
Committee On
Congreek
Mao
Charmer
Lawk Haven
Wheat Crop Reports Indicate Increased Winter Acreage
Washington reports from the department of agriculture show U S wheat production at 1 184 430 000 bushels with 12 0 bushels per acre. Winter wheat production is estimated at 201 700 000 bushels and spring wheat at 255 601 000 bushels.
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Washington
Studietclan
Department of Agriculture
United States
California
Death of T G Walter of Montrover Road Founder and Conductor
Thomas Grattan Walter of Tullkhannock Pennsylvania died this afternoon. He laid rails in 1872 and served as conductor of the first transposition railway, effectively managing the line under James J. Birkslee. His leadership helped the road earn dividends before its sale to Lehigh Valley. Walter was a devoted Methodist and carried his Bible on the train.
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Tullkhannock
Thomas Grattan Walter
Montrover Mailroad
Hoe
Layinoe
James J. Birkslee
Mareh Chunk
Waltere
Lehigh Valley
Walter
Moonshiners Captured Near Hawley
Internal Revenue Officers from Carbon and Charleston raided a Pike County distillery five miles from Hawley Pa finding a complete apple whiskey operation in a house cellar. The owners remain unnamed and the still had been supplying from near Narrowburg New York two years ago.
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Honesdale
Internal Revenue
Evans
Carbon Tile
Slack
Charleston
Naver
Pike von By
Hawley
Narrowaburgh
N.4
Fire at Phillipsburg destroys mine buildings in Morrisdale shaft
A morning blaze at Morrisdale, Phillipsburg Pa damages boiler and mining equipment of the Mar chutale Cowl company. Buildings valued around 30000 with many jobs lost. mine interior reportedly affected with potential losses climbing to 76070. Fire brigade sent from Phillipsburg.
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Phillipsabure
Morrigdale
Marchutale Cowl Company
Ieta
Old City Theaters Burned in San Francisco Fire
The Coney theater on Bush Street was destroyed this afternoon in a blaze that trapped those in the scenery room. The Alhamara and Comedy theatre, historic venues once home to many leading actors, suffered damage as part of the same conflagration.
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San Francisco
Coney Theater
Alhamara
Old Bush Street
Metotr College Eliate Hospital appoints new officials
Hartishue and Dec Woleveriar announced the appointment of Kelert, A. L Chior, and A. B L Pilion, all from Metotr, to tribes of the college Eliate hospital at Mercer. The move names the three as leaders within the hospital structure.
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Hartishue
Dec
Kelert
A. L Chior
A. BL
Pilion
Collage Eliate Hospital
al Mercer
Philadelphia Wins Bid for National Republican Convention
The Republican National Committee selected Philadelphia as the next host city, voting 25 to 23 over Chicago with New York and St Louis sharing smaller totals. Philadelphia moved to June 19 after a second ballot, officials noting hopes Congress will adjourn by then.
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Republican Committee
Arlington Hotel
Washington
Quaker City
Philadelphia
Chicago
McKinley
National Republican Committee
Hl. Capo
St. Louis
New York
Panna
Senamtur Foraker
Hares Ls Kuriz
Ohio
Shator Wolcott
Colorado
He- Pidican
Chicaco
the &T
Uilnots
Ulinois
Miesuum Republican Club
Nm Tentiohy
Murle
Algo Ubore
Young Republican Club
Nefreuhmonta
Brown to Pieces at United Bilatea Water Quarry
A worker at a water quarry was fatally injured when an explosion occurred during blasting operations. The accident left the body mangled and response teams rushed to the scene as Partaonn attempted to control the blast, with Oswald Porson among those named in the report.
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Oswald Porson
Partaonn
Weather and politics mix in today’s morning news
Fair to variable winds forecast with local weather notes. National Republican Convention to convene in Philadelphia. War of currency terms prompts debate. Carbondale murder case enters jury deliberations. Superior Court ruling affects brewers licenses amid local court activities.
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Buller
Unusual market mood contrasts with record production
Dun's Weekly Review notes high production, rising employment and strong wages, yet stocks fall as transportation and manufacturing profits outpace market confidence. Inflation in capitalization and speculative excess dampen stock values despite expanding iron output and sustained foreign demand.
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New York
Dee
Reltway
Iron Age
Runnet NE
Ghest Steel Companies
Pletaburg
Dessemer
Valley Mills
Valley Forges
Duare
Pittsburg
London
Paelth
Woetern
Coften
H.ho
United States
Oeningst
Ny Vnida
Opodnet
Backus Bowling Team Loses Narrow Match At Home
The Backus team faced Scrminton Mevete club representatives at Eres Place on Washington Avenue. High scorers Wi Mopiins and Walf Weichel each posted 204 while Weichel finished second with 141. Final totals listed Laokun 849 US 544 Vieveleclus 902 Su Rid. Team members included Roland Baker Wie Welchel Smith Gorman Bera Lewis Weber and Will Hopkins.
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Scrminton Mevete
Eres Place
von Washington Avenue
Thiesele Club
Ws FF Poteytes Eh
Wi Mopiins
Walf Weichel
Tackus
Avervae Seers
Wymal Weichel
Eee
Hoper
Tmiegels Eluba Oleh
Laokun
Vieveleclus
Viebnn
Roland Baker
Wie Welchel
Smith Gorman
Bera “Oon
Lewis Weber
Will Hopkins
Commutation Recommended for Soldiers Convicted of Assault
Secretary of War proposes commuting the death sentences of Corpon Drumhofer and two Washington volunteers convicted by court martial of assaulting Filipino women. The recommendation instead sentences them to twenty years imprisonment, citing doubts about the legality of the former sentence.
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Washington
Doe, L
Corpon Drumhofer
Washington Volunteer Reprient
Abe
Battle in Negros forces rout insurgents near Madrigal
Washington reports Major Roeder's Sixteenth Infantry and 18 native police attacked 40 insurgents at Madrigal Negros. No casualties for Americans or police. Insurgents lose twenty eight killed and many wounded. Dispatch notes pursuit of remnant insurgents and rising call for swift decisive action.
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Alfred Roeder
Sixteenth Infantry
Batchelor
Dis
Washington
War Department
Tolay
Pulpites Manta
Wilf Raeh
Tuguegive
Gagayan
Swk Wat Vigan
Young
Bangui
Luzon
Magus
Negros
al Ret Roeder
Madrigal
Philippines
Spies in the Philippines report from Manila
A letter from a Monterey officer dated November 3 in Manila warns of tight secrecy and misleading statements. It claims insurgents may intercept orders, detachments are moved by telegraph, and information leaked from main sources.
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Boston
Monterey
Manila
Princeton Torkay
Cveat
Senvcey
Woman Falls Through Skylight in City Store Crash
At about midnight Avery of police confronted by an inmate at a resort on Center street. Sarah Turvis fled to a rear window and leaped to the roof, then dropped through a skylight into Tuner & Marks store causing a broken leg and sprains. She was taken to Lackawanna hospital with painful injuries.
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Avery
Vas
Center Street
Sarah Turvis
Tuner & Marks
Duckhowanink Avenue
Lackawanna Hospital
Hearing on committee privilege and royal aspects held
Weelington reports a hearing about committee privilege and royal aspects of the Cuey care set to take place tomorrow with elements of governance and oversight under discussion.
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Weelington
Senator Hanna Residence district move noted in Washington
A report notes the Cameron residence on La Fayette Square in Washington as formerly occupied by Vice President Hobart and linked to Senator Hanna. The brief item records a change of occupancy at the historic residence.
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Washington
Cameron
Lafayette Square
Hobart
Weather Outlook for Eastern Pennsylvania This Weekend
Forecast for Saturday and Sunday calls for continued cold air over Eastern Pennsylvania with fresh northwesterly winds shifting to variable. The system suggests persistent chilly conditions across the region through the weekend.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
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