Relinquishes De Wet Chase Threatens Winburg After Boer Influx
Exclusive Associated Press dispatch from London reports General Knox forced to abandon pursuit of De Wet as 3000 Boers enter Cape Colony across the Orange River. De Wet with about 4500 men moves northeast of Ladybrand and an attack on Winburg is anticipated soon. Phillips Town hosts some of the forces. Kruger's European trip noted.
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Associated P'ress
London
Knox
de Wet
Cape Colony
Orange River
Cape Coloney
Phillips Town
Ladybrand
Winburg
Mr. Kruger Arrives in Amsterdam for Peace Talks
Exclusive AP dispatch reports Mr. Kruger arrived in Amsterdam met by city authorities. Crowds welcomed him at the railroad station and town hall as the burgomaster spoke of seeking honorable peace. Kruger claimed 1884 independence and urged God’s will while stating he came by government order to end the war. He later visited South African refugees HQ.
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Amsterdam
Kruger
German Syndicate Buys Vast Venezuelan Coal Land
A German syndicate acquired a large tract of tidewater coal land near Puerto Cabello. The influx of European investors continues as this year brings more foreign capital into Venezuela than in the past decade.
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Associated Press
Caracas
Venezuela
Puerto Cabello
Must Alter Routes Penmsylvania and B and C Railroads
Washington dispatch reports the House moves to address railroad route changes involving the Pennsylvania line and the B and C system as part of pending legislation. The Associated Press via Pauchwire notes congressional action and debating positions in the nation’s capital.
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Penmsylvania
Associated Press
Washington
House
Lawmakers Push Rail Crossing Abolition Across States
After a two day session, bills were passed to force the Pennsylvania and Baltimore Ohio railroads to remove grade crossings alter routes into the city and upgrade terminal facilities. An amendment set a minimum $1.5 million for a new Pennsylvania station. Opposition led by Mr. Cowherd of Missouri claimed the bills were too liberal for the roads.
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Pennsylvania
Baltmore
Ohio
Mississippi farmer and goat illustrate free silver tale
Congressman Allen recalls a Mississippi farmer tale during a Bryan campaign. A spellbinder asks the value of a goat drawing a water barrel, the owner says two dollars, the speaker says four, and the farmer concludes even in Sheol the barrel would fetch a thousand.
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Congressman Allen
Mississippi
Bryan Spellbinder
Sheol
Dinner of Group VIII bankers at Waldorf Astoria
The annual dinner of Group VII of the New York State Bankers Association was held at the Waldorf Astoria New York with about 460 attendees. Colonel Alfred Barnes presided. Secretary of the Treasury James G. (J. ) Gage attended though Secretary Long could not. Speakers included Gage James M. Pook and St Claire McKelway. Kent Warnes noted NY bankers’ bid for Gage to stay in office.
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New York
New York State Bankers Association
Reading
New York City
Waldorf-Astoria
Bome
Alfred ". Barnes
Astor Place Bank
Lenin J. Gage
Treasure
Long
Navy
Gage
James M. Pook
United States
St. Claire McKelway
Mc. Gage
Trent
Kent Warnes
Haltimers
Valley Forge Patriots Mark 123rd Anniversary Meeting
The Valley Forge Park association and allied societies gathered in Independence Hall to commemorate Washingtons Continental Army wintering at Valley Forge. Speakers included Senator Penrose and Dickinson College president George Edward Heed. Penrose pledged support for the association's preservation goals.
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Philadelphia
Valley Forge Fark Association
Valley Forge
Independence Hall
Colonial Danes
Daughters of the American Revolution
Society of the War of Ibi
Society of Colonial Wars
Brotherhood of the Union
Order
United American Mechanics
Centennial Memorial Association
Continental Army
George Washington
Valley Porge
Academy of Muale
Boles Penrose
George Edward Heed
Dickinson College
Carlisle
William J. Marine
Baltimore
Penrose
Jones to resign as DNC chair in Washington report
Exclusive wire dispatch from The Ascodlaigh Press in Chicago reports that Senator J. K. Jones plans to call a meeting of the Democratic national committee in Washington to resign as chairman, per Democratic circles.
Stock Market Unsettled Amid Mixed Trading In New York
New York trading opened steady but turned reactionary as profit taking deepened. Tin Plate slumped 8 percent after early strength while New York Airbrake rose briefly with little effect. Major rails like Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago and St Louis drifted lower, others advanced 2 to 6 points before fading. Total volume reached 1,411,700 shares. bond market showed activity with par value at 5.2 million.
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New York
Vanderbilta
Erle
Scranton Financial Listings and Mortgage Notes
Scranton area banks and companies are listed with various mortgage and bond notes. Key entries include First National Bank Carbondale and Traders National Bank, Scranton Bolt and Nut, Scranton Passenger Railway first mortgage due, and City of Scranton Street Improvement bonds, reflecting regional finance and public works.
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First National Bank
Scranton Savings UK
Third National Bank
S.s
WSU
Letahtheys
Lacka
Trust Safe Depacit Ca
Teasalee Clark & Snover Co
Scranton Iron Fence & Mig. Co
Scranton Axle Works
Lackawanna Dairy Co
County Savings Bank & Trust Co
Firat National Bank
Carbondale
Sou Standard Drillingg Co
National Bank
Scranton Bolt and Nut
Wee Honds
Seranton
People's Street Railway
MG Aes
WNG Vee Dickson Manufacturing Co
Cceesses
Township School
City of Scranton St. Imp
Aseapeebedes Veereewesemnes Nes
Scranton
Traction
Scranton Wholesale Market Report Summary
Market listing shows prices for butter and cheese items including Butter-Creamery and Cheese-Full cream. Noted values include $9.50 for a marrow choice and $1.60 for Besat patent flour, with various lot identifiers and state references.
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H. G. Male
Lackawanna Ave
Western
Wheat and poultry market notes from Philadelphia side
Wheat futures firm with higher or steady tones. corn mixed with nearby declines. Butter and cheese steady to firm. cotton and oils quoted with unchanged tendencies. Live poultry demand improves with better fowls and ducks. shipments list 4 000 bushels of wheat and 164 000 bushels of corn alongside other cargoes.
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Philadelphia
N. Y
Childs
Valle
Lake
Grain and dairy market notes from New York December 1
Commodity prices show weak spot and firm futures for wheat and oats. Dairy items including butter and cheese display mixed activity with creamery products and prices drifting, while many Western oats and white varieties feature varied bids and limited trading.
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New York
Duluth
Way
Yau
Advan
Mareh
Hiec
Corm
Sauwe
Net Advance
Jan
Vie
Viatée
Igalle
Rage -Dales State
Pennn
Chicago Cattle Market Prices Reported With Varied Changes
Natives and feeders quoted for sale today with carloads at six dollars and up. Fat heifers and steers show higher bids while cows and bulls move steady to higher. calves strong. Texans and Texan fed steers appear in the mix with range notes across the market.
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Chicago
Dee
Commodity Prices and Market Notes From Local Ledger
A fragmented report lists varied commodity prices including hogs: 87,000 today and 60,000 tomorrow with an estimated 4,000 leftovers. Higher closing expected, top at 444 mined and hoteliers. Lamb, wool, and grain prices shown with mixed results across sectors.
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Heavista
Wheat and corn futures fluctuate on Chicago market
Chicago reports show wheat easing early then rallying on bullish Argentina sentiments and stronger cash demand. Corn closes higher, oats slip slightly, and provisions rise modestly amid varied cash quotations for grain grades and flour.
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Chicago
Sontiagstal Marcale and i
East Liberty Livestock Prices and Terms
A rough OCR list from East Liberty shows various livestock quotes and grades. It includes references to prime and common cattle, hogs described as heavy and light, and prices around several dollars, with notes on wethers calves and miscellaneous terms.
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East Liberty
Der
Cain
Reeves Steers Rule Market Amid Dull Trade
New York December 19 buyers offered mostly weak to steady bids as Reeves Steers and other cattle traded with little variation. Prices showed wide spreads with common steer and fat cattle at low levels while calves and small lot buyers remained cautious in a dull market.
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New York
Livestock Market Report From Sparse Readings
Mixed livestock quotes show hares and sheep with slow lamb demand. Prices listed include hogs at about 4.00 to 5.28 and lambs around 4.00 with scarce buyers and dull grades amid regional market activity.
Credit balances and oil sales report from Oi City
Oi City December 19 report notes credit balances and a closed certificate for cash oil. Day sales reached 3,000 at 103 with shipments totaling 8,019. Average runa 112,785 and average 88,040.
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Oi City
Funeral of Mr. Calvin Brice in Lima Parish
The funeral for Calvin Brice was held today at Weat Market Street Prairie by Presb with Rev. Robert J. Thommen presiding and helped by Dr. Thommen formerly president of Miami University.
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Associated Press
Lima
Calvin
Brice
Weat Market Street
Robert J. Thommen
Thommen
Miami University
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