Methuen In A Good Situation In The Cape Colony
London dispatch reports General Methuen well entrenched at Modder River. Boers show disaffection in the burghers camp and Orange Free State support for the Transvaal, while Dutch forces threaten defection. Dordrecht occupation by a Greek force is noted with Boers retreating.
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Orange Free State
Transvaalers
Gatacre
Dordrecht
Modder Hiver
Cape Colony
Cval
Reves
Jacobsdal
Free
Transvaal
Great Britain
London
War Office
British Ready to Advance Belief of Early Move Grows
London reports from South Africa indicate front lines unchanged except for sporadic artillery. Boers shelled Ladysmith for two hours on December 16, killing one and wounding two garrison members. New Zealanders under General Frenes near Naauwpoort were nearly surrounded but withdrew with light losses. Sturm berg saw many Boers killed, including locals who joined Orange Free State forces. Correspondents have returned to Cape Town, reinforcing the belief that a British advance is imminent.
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London
South Afriica
Uome
Ladysmith
Tugela River
Cape Town
Frenes
Naauwpoort
Sturmberg
Orange Free Bate
Modder
Witch
Hospital Ship Mission for Transvaal Aid Planned
A movement led by Patrick ONeill of this city aims to dispatch a hospital ship and four large corps of American physicians to the Transvaal. A public meeting at the Academy of Music is planned to organize funds and select a committee to oversee the expedition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poiladsiphig
Teo
Pile Gelphiia
Transvaal
Hsia
Bel
Academy of Muster
Lowing Ettifons
Patrick ¢Y Neil
Pennsylvania
Order of Hibernians
O'Neill Joensen
Academy of
Muale
Thin City
Maine Victims Remains to Lie at Arlington After Naval Ceremony
The first train carrying the Maine dead will reach Rosslyn Virginia and be moved to Arlington Cemetery for interment. A marine guard will oversee the remains while a dignified service with prayer scripture and marine band occurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Chesapeake and the Railway
Rossin Va
Atingtar Cemetery
Wilo
Ar- Mnton
Marine Band
Nation
Captaain Bicshes
Texas
Havana
Father Chidwick
Maine
Arlington
Port Myer
Oxport
Tlowtenan Santieman
Hughere
Fort Myer
British Ambassador in Washington Reports No Protest Over Pro-Boer or Fenian Movements
Lord Pauncefote informed Secretary Hay that there is no evidence of organized pro-Boer or Fenian activity in the United States. The British embassy notes consular reports show only isolated and inconclusive hints, with no general organization detected and most tips found anonymous and unworthy of response.
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Washington
Dev
Idor
Lord Puuncefote
Hay
Life
Advicw
The Jr C U A M Case Postponed to January Fourth
Harrisburg December 26 hearing in the Dauphin county court on a preliminary injunction in the Junior Council of the United American Mechanics case was postponed to January 4. Respondents' attorneys agreed no tax collection by state or national councils during the interim while the matter is considered. Local councils told to pay five cents to the state council and five cents to the orphans' home, but not the seven and one half cents due the national council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Dauphin County
Derry Council
Hummelatown
United American Mechanics
National Council
State Council
Three Children Die In House Fire In Middletown
Three young children aged seven five and four perished in a fire at their parents Dix home in Middletown Connecticut. The mother had left briefly to run errands and the blaze started in the lower part of the old house trapping the children in an upstairs room where they lay hidden under a blanket as flames spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Conn
Dew
Dixon
Tragic Collision Injures Local Princeton Student
Williamport police report a Princeton student and society figure, James Lawson, struck by a runaway train on the Pennsylvania Railroad near Dec 24. The shattered vehicle wrecked. Lawson suffered a skull fracture and other injuries after being hurled about a hundred feet. The driver was hurt as well.
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Williamaport
James Lawson
Princeton
Pennsylvania
Young Lowen
Rev A R Miller Named Piaster of City Church
Lock Haven Ma Dee reports Rev A R Miller has been chosen piaster of the Christian church in the city to succeed Stey and C Long who moved to Scranton. Miller has been a traveling evangelist for the Missionary Society of Eastern Pennsylvania and has served in Wellsville Canton and Tonawanda.
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Lock Haven
Dee
A. R. Miller
Chiltian Church
Thie City
Stey
C. Long
Gove
Seranton
Miller
Missionary Society of Mastern
Pennsylvania
Wellsville
Canton
Tonawanda
Fire damages Jones Scale Works in Binghamton
A large fire severely damages the Jones scale works in Binghamton. The fourth floor of the main building is in ruins and the rear section flooded from water used to fight the blaze. Fire officials estimate extensive losses to the manufacturing operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binghamton
Dee
Jones Geate
Funeral Services Over D L Moody In Northfield and New York
Large audience at Congregational church in East Northfield hears Moody funeral with 150 student choir. Rev J Sehofel and Rev A Torrey deliver tributes. burial at Round Top. memorial service in Calvary Church New York follows with ministers from multiple denominations.
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Congregational Church
Mr. Torrey
Round Top
New York
East Northfield
Mass
Dwight L. Moody
Congrégational Church
Mr. Moody
J. Sehofel
DPD
BR. A. Torrey
Moody Bible Institute
Chicago
Dr. Schofield
Northfield Institute
Ira D. Sankey
George C. Stebbins
Brooklyn
Ti. C. Morse
D. W. MéeWilliams
W. J. Erdman
George (. Needham
Philadelphia
A. T. Plorron
Schofield
Torrey
Schofeld
God
H. G
Jury Tired as Handwriting Experts Testify in Poison Trial
In New York Dew 2¢ Recorder Goff presides as handwriting expert Henry G. Tolman and Daniel T. Ames testify on the killer’s penmanship in the Holand F. Molineux poisoning case. Jurors grow weary while witnesses discuss pen strokes and energy signatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Recorder Go
Holand
Melineusx
Katherine J. Adama
Henry G. Tolman
Chiewre
Doeferdint
Goff
Osborn
Witnvrs
Notield
Tolman
Helland
Molineux
Daniel T. Ames
San Francisco
Witners
Poreman Martin
Kutstown Firms Form Major Corporations in State Filing
State department chartered several companies including Kutstown Building and Lowth Association of Kutstown with capital in the thousands. Robert J. Pavier Company of Philadelphia shows capital of $596,000. Pittsburgh Coal Mine Supply Company appears with listed capitalization, locations unspecified due to transcription errors.
Bryan Misquoted Reaffirms Money Question Focus
Austin dispatch reports W T Bryan defending a misquote about speeches in the east on roots and Simperialism. He says he will discuss money trust and Philippine questions in any political talk and plans a one month trip to Lincoln Omaha Kansas City and Chicago. Andrew Carnegie offers funds for a Lincoln library project valued between fifteen and seventy five thousand dollars.
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Austin
Texas
W. T. Bryan
Daw
Patch
Washington
Daly
New Jersey
Hrvan
Lincoln
Omaha
Kansas City
Chicago
Bryan
Andrew Carnegie
Neh
Local Shooting Incident Reported In Chaot County
A shooting occurred in Chaot County on a Friday night injuring several people. Authorities say Wawro Bloutjei was armed and fled toward the mountains as investigators gather evidence and question witnesses.
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Miltowin
W. We
Tie
Winyne Ets Held
Eile Motion
Matilold
Cheer Huitelis Son
Bear Tree
Wawro
Coal companies raise wages in December
Hanietoh Pa Dee 2 1800s era report notes the Lehtieh and Wilkes Harre Coal company and Silver Brook Coal company notified today of a 2 percent wage increase effective December 1. The move affects workers at the two firms.
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Hanietoh
Dee
Lehtieh and Wilkes -Harre Coal Company
Silver Brook Coal Company
Local notices list varied names and amounts
Readable fragments name individuals and places including Washington Dea Monsiome Monesdale Wayne Susquehanna and Hiram White Ulonbirn Lacka wabnina with amounts ranging from $4 to $15 in a public notice context.
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Washington
Dea
Monsiome
Tuscrease
Christopher Smith
Monesdale
Wayne
John HM. Conklin
Great Bend
Susquehanna
To & Roissue
Hiram H. White
Ulonbirn
Lackawabnina
Notable Deaths Across States Include Allen Horke and Samuel Lee
Philadelphia reports the death of Allen K. Horke a prominent contractor and Republican figure. Decatur records Samuel B. Lee brother of State Senator Davis B. Lee dying of brain paralysis. Baltimore notes Professor Elliott Couce famed ornithologist and entomologist passing away at Johns Hopkins Hospital.
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Philadelphia
Allen K. Horke
Wand Huihler
Campalsa Committee
Bshoudaburg
Pao
Bamuel
Lee
Davis
I Connlman
Baltimore
Dee. M
Elliore Couce
Washington
Johnie Hopkins Hospital
United States
Portamouth
Nhh
Columbian University
Tiss
United States Army
Theo Tes
Dormas
Desolation at San Jacinto after devastating earthquake
San Jacinto California December reports describe complete destruction of every brick building, fatalities from sleeping Indians amid drunken stupor, and widespread damage in Hemet with the hotel costing about 10000 dollars. Downed electrical lines and geysers of hot sulfur water appeared between San Jacinto and Hemet. Rebuilding efforts begin amid extensive debris and ruined shops.
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Hemet
San Jacinto
Cal
Saboba Indian Reservation
Main Street
Brien Walle
al Hemet
Taquile
Local News Capsule Highlights and Notices
A brisk morning summary highlights fair and cold conditions, a South African War update, mint director money stringenay, and the funeral of Evangeliat Moody. Also covered are regional office items, local courthouse fence dispute, and a veteran newspaperman J. C. Coon’s death with Sketched county notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stringenay
Evangeliat Moody
Gan Jacinta
J. C. Coon
Fenian Invasion Talk Hits Boston Leaders
Boston Irish nationalists plan meetings in Philadelphia and Boston to discuss invading Canada. Col Scannell says 10,000 Fenian loyalists could target Canada as British troops head to Africa while past Fenian failures are blamed on lack of discipline. Ottawa dispatchs say the invasion stories are dismissed by officials and the public.
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Boetoy
Canada
Boston
Moyer J. Scontinell
Tude
Philadelphia
Hogton
Scannell
United States
Con Crny
Canida
Olive
Dew
Unie
Omiiitia
Bloody Duel in Mapimihanock County Ends in Death
Report from Culpepper describes a Christmas afternoon feud duel at Scrabble Ridge in Mapimihanock County between cousins Richard and Emanuel Campbell. After celebrations, they met in a country pond and exchanged shots. Emanuel fired first, hitting Richard above the heart. Richard died moments later after returning fire, wounding Emanuel three times who remains between life and death.
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Baltimore
Doe
Dea
Culpepper
Blue Ridge Mountains
Mapimhannock County
Hichard
Femanuel Campbell
Hoth
Beth
Emanuel Campbell
Emanuel
Tfe
Highbinders Clash in Chinatown Riot Killing One
In Maryeville California Chinatown a riot between Suey Sing and Hop Sing factions led to about one hundred shots. One Suey Sing Chinaman was killed while crossing the track. Separate reports note Mrs Samuel Valent, wife of a retired actor, killed by a train near Avon Asbury Park New Jersey while crossing a track.
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Maryeville
Cal
Chinatown
Highbinders
New York
Samuel Vallent
Weed M
Pennsylvania
Avon
Asbury Park
N. J
Closing Speech Ends Prospects in Paris Conspiracy Trial
Paris December 26 The public prosecutor wrapped up closing remarks in the senate conspiracy case saying evidence showed a dangerous plot to overthrow the republic. He cited the Comte de Paris and the Due dOrleans, drew protests from defendants, and announced he would abandon prosecutions of six prisoners for lack of evidence. The session ended with expulsions of M. Buffet and M. Callly after heated exchanges.
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Paris
High Court
Senate
Comte
Boulanger
Jules Chaerin
M. Fallieres
Conarks
Comte de Paris
Due D'Orleans
Lawton Home Fund Subscriptions Gathered in Several Cities
Adjutant General Corbin reports Lawton home fund subscriptions. The drive remains open until June to bank money for Mrs Lawton. Pittsburgh and Philadelphia reports show large gifts, including 200 from H C Frick and 710 from Captain J J Vandercrift, with many smaller offers. Seventeen $100 gifts noted to date.
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Washington
Corbin
Lawton Home
Lawton
H.C. Frick
J. J. Vandercrift
Philadelphia
Dew
Evening Telegraph
Seven Canadians Drown Crossing Thompson River
Seven Canadians including the Womell drowned last night near Ashcroft British Columbia while attempting to cross the Thompson River in a canoe. Rescue crews found the bodies and investigated the boating accident.
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Ashcroft
Wwomell
Plaice
Thompson River
New York Aldermen Debate Greece Sympathy Resolution
A New York council session discussed a resolution expressing sympathy with Greece in its war. President Digseehelmer ruled the motion out of order, and the matter was laid over for a future meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Olly Gounedl
Digseehelmer
New Bedford Track Meet Shifts Leaders as Butler Withdraws
In New Bedford Massachusetts Nat Butler left the race midway through the event after completing twelve miles. John Dubois of Ohio and A. McLean with Vermont affiliations led through the paced segments. Joe Lowney and Montonented participated as the second heats concluded.
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New Bedford
Mass
Nat Butler
John Dubois
AL A. MeecLean
Turex
Joe Lowney
Port White Tragedy Shocks City Police
Port White in Plu. Die. witnesses say City Marshal Mariellan shot Tom White this afternoon. White died about an hour later. Authorities state Mariellan attempted to arrest White and fled, but was pursued. Police warn streets are tense as investigations continue.
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Port White
Plu
Marehal Mariellan
Tom White
Alartellan
Steamship Arrivals New York December Notice
Arrived: Kenning ton from Antwerp. Cleared: Teutonle for Liverpool, Westernland for Antwerp, Paul for Southampton, Georgie for Liverpool, Prawth Point-Paseed Amsterdam New York for Rotterdam, Lin ard-Peased Palatia New York for Hamburg.
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New York
Dic. M
Kennington
Antwerp
Teutonle
Liverpool
Westernland
Paul
Southampton
Georgie
Prawth Point
Paseed
Amsterdam
Rotterdam
Linard
Palatia
Hambure
Money Stringency Prompts Investor Alarm in 19th Century Markets
Washington reports a mint director saying money scarcity is not the cause of rising prices and stock demand. The piece links speculative trading, easy bank credit, and the Transvaal mining influence to heightened cash needs and market volatility, noting looming price inflation and potential crashes.
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Transvaal
Washington
Hoberts
Mint
Packard Convicted In Fraud Scheme Case
New York December 26 Eugene Lo Packari formerly ran the In Vealmvent of Booniey camps and the get rich quick institution. He was convicted in federal court of using malls to further fraud schemes and remanded for sentence. It is alleged he also ran the Mighes Investment company on Wall Street. His defense claimed he was an agent for Junior & Robinson, but Rob Ingen could not be produced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Eugene Lo Packari
Booniey Camps
Pachwad
Mighes Investment Company
Wall Street
One Junior &. Robinson
Rob Ingen
Printer Jackley Faces Murder Charge in Self Defense Case
Kurta City December report states Jackley a nonunion job printer was arrested last week for shooting Helen Hoard as several gunmen threatened him and four companions. The coroner jury returned belief it was self defense. Jackley’s $25,000 bond was posted by two Typothetae members.
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Kurta City
Dec
Jackley
Helen Hoard
Bhiar
Duckley
Typotheta
Weather forecast for Washington and Dee Day
Forecast calls for eastern Pennsylvania to see continued mild conditions on Wednesday and Thursday with lingering showers. Winds shift from west to north, bringing cooler air and unsettled skies.
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Washington, Dee
Pennsylvania
Winida
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Mody
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England
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Sinc Whitield
Christ
Mr. Monily
Metropolitan Temple
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Rhamoakin
John L. Wiliams
Richards
Hidge
Swamp Vollleries
Union Coal Company
Todas
William Beighurndt
Williame
Melineux
Mr. Bryan
Hatfields
Pennsylvania Pensions
Wealler
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Erle
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Tocal
Weet
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Lawton Home Fund
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Poole
Mikes
Alwlen
Packard
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