British War Dispatches From Ladysmith and Magersfontein
Despatches report British plans shifting to use mobility of cavalry and transport to siege Boer positions near Magersfontein. Methuen reports heavy fighting and German fire, with Magersfontein duties and Kimberley provisions improving otherwise. Citizens and officers weigh strategy as typhoid fears rise in Ladysmith and French and Gatacre efforts noted.
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Methuen
Gatacre
Mafeking
London
Cape Town
Letersfontein
Magersfontein
Mayters
Enatin
Hilen-Torvell
Erith
Plevna
Noberts
PaAmMpalss
Strategt Horth
Mloemfontein
Fenerife
Boers Exhibit Strength At Colenso In Strong Fortified Positions
Dispatch from PieterMaritzburg reports Boer positions at Colenso now form fortified hills with bomb proof trenches and underground passages. Continental officers aided better tactics and disciplined fire as trenches and tramways enable rapid gun shifts and machine gun coverage. The enemy shows improved drill and restraint as shells prove effective in the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Paily Mall
Pietermaaritzburg
Colenso
Colonso
Churchill Returns to Durban Confident of Peace Talks
Winston Churchill arrived in Durban amid a jubilant reception and said talks with the Transvaal executive indicate the Boers began the war in fear but Kruger now expects Britain to seek peace. High Transvaal circles discuss a possible compromise offering cession of occupied territory, a 20000 pound indemnity, and recognition of Transvaal independence.
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Durban
Natal
Winston Churchill
Transvaal
Pretoria
Kruger
Great Britain
Churchill
Serts
Fenian Meeting Held In Wheeling On Ireland Action
A Wheeling dispatch notes Irish Fenian supporters gathered in Columbus to back the Fenian movement and Boer aid. Dublin candidate T B McVeigh claimed 200000 Irishmen ready to strike England if needed, signaling organized action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McVeigh
England
Columbus
Wheeling
W. Vor
South Africa
T. Be, McVelsh
Dublin
Michael
Packard Convicted In Mail Swindle Case Sentenced
Eugene L Packard head of the Robinson Investment and Security company is convicted of using the mails to swindle. He receives eighteen months in Sing Sing prison and a $500 fine the maximum under federal law. Judge Thorn grants a thirty day stay and taxes bail at $14 500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Eugene L. Packard
Thobinson Investment
Ond Security Company
United States District Court
Bing Sing
Whitey
Thorn
Senate Backs Constitutional Tax Amendment Resolution
Lonwing Michigan December 28 The senate approved Fingree joint resolution to submit a constitutional amendment allowing tax law amendments passed by the house by a vote of Moto MM The senate also adopted a resolution to adjourn tomorrow at noon A large vote on the proposition surprised many observers.
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Lonwing
Mich
Senate
President Cleveland Improves at Home Says Doctor
Princeton December reports say former President Grover Cleveland, confined to bed with illness, is much improved. The attending physician at the Cleveland residence notes he is up and about the house and expected to make a full recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
N. JL
Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
Severe Gales Hit Ireland Causing Farm Lane Losses
Severe gales and heavy rain sweep Ireland with Nenagh river flooding. A lan inside collapses, rushing water sweeps away two farm lanes and damages adjoining property.
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London
Hevere
Ireland
Nenagh River
Unknown Mantla Brigade to Join MacArthur Command
Dec 289 oF mentions General Frederick Funston likely to form part of General MacArthur's force. The brigade designation remains unclear, with speculation it may report to General Wheeler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mantla
Prederck Funston
MacArthur
Wheeler
Economic Experts Talk on Trusts in Ithaca Session
A conference on trusts in Ithaca hears economists favor larger, more organized industry and warn that future economic supremacy may depend on trusts. Prof. Sydney Sherwood of Johns Hopkins argues for stable, regulated trust power with controlled monopoly, while James B. Din warns against hasty laws and calls for strong publicity for corporations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ithaca
Sydney Shepward
Johns Hopkins Uiversits
Sucerotelal Induetey Ihiy Njuires
Layeer
Dus
Pheresetiveindustrial
Creniva Mt Ite
Rene
Prof
Sherwood
James B. Din
Pritlemen
Congress
Important Fish Decision Impacts Local Waterways
Stroudsburg Judge All Brichi of Lehigh County delivers a key ruling in a trespass case brought by the Po honnadineeh association against Mesars Delo Ely and Seiple of Wind gop. The trio must pay $11.7 in costs and face findings that a fisherman trespasses by entering a stream without owner consent even when wading, and that stocking streams does not make a public right to fish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stroudsburg
Tee
Allbrichi
Lehigh County
Teflos
Pohonnadineeh Association
Delo
Ely
Seiple
Windgop
Bireims
Sousa Will Go to Paris for Exposition
Commander general Ferdinand W. Pook of the U S commission to the Paris exposition has named Routa's band the official American band for the event. Sousa had planned a European tour in 1890 but the Spanish American War altered plans. The engagement lasts eight to ten weeks and includes playing at the unveiling of the Latvi ette monument near the Louvre on July 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ferdinand W. Pook
United States Commission
Routa
Sousa
Louvre
Senator William E. Chandlee Summoned in Conspiracy Case
Concord Illinois reports Senator William E. Chandlee has been summoned to testify before the United States grand jury regarding alleged violations of the child labor service laws. Senator Gallinger is mentioned as part of the broader probe now before the jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
N. IL
William E. Chandlee
Wiekly
United Sttex
Ageinet Hin El.league
Gallinger
Unclear OCR listing of names and settlements in Washington Tec
Fragmentary OCR reads like a pension list with names George W. Smith White Haven Lamwerne Montitius Warner Susquehanna Barton baxton Granville Bradford Antay Potter Dal matin Northasailed land and amounts ranging from 0 to 18 dollars.
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Washington
Pensiona
George W. Smith
White Haven
Lamwerne
Montitius Warner
Susquehanna
Barton Baxton
Granville Center
Bradford
Et —Antay Potter
Dalmatin
Northasailed Land
Death of seamester struck by express train at Lehleh Valley crossing
In Lehleh Valley a seamester named Robert Owens was attempting to cross railroad tracks when an express train struck him. He died at the scene, the incident occurring on a thin evening. Authorities reported the accident review underway.
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Wilkes-Barre, Dev
Robert Owens
Lehleh Valley
Corkscrew Boat Aims For 50 MPH Atlantic Crossing
Brooklyn inventor James Gresham wins $6,000 from a New York syndicate to build a corkscrew boat on the coast crew plan. The craft, not for passengers, aims to prove commercial speed and could receive more funding for a full vessel. Described as surf penetrative, with a serpentine corkscrew bow and rotating outer shell.
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New York
James Gresham
Brooklyn
Cofaa
Atlantic
Newsiort News
Cornish On The Stand In Molinous Murder Trial
Intense courtroom focus centers on Harry Cornish as he testifies about receiving a silver poison-holding piece and a bromides death link to Mrs Adams. Physicians confirm mercurial poison signs while Dr Phillips and Dr Coffin corroborate symptoms and diagnosis. John D B Adams, former Knickerbocker secretary, testifies on ties between Cornish and Molinox amid fatal quarrels at the plot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Roland
Molinous Becauee
Harry
Cornish
Mire
Adame
Adams
Phillips
MH. i
Barnet
Harry S
Harry S$. Cornish
Darnet
A.B
Sharnet
Coffin
Theas
Tolay
John DB. Addons
Knickerbocker
Ehh
Molineux
Woeeka Willl
Killed by Black Diamond near Plains Ville
Robert Owens, a 60 year old lumberman from Laflin, was killed when the Black Diamond express of the Lehigh Valley Railroad struck his wagon as he tried to cross the tracks. The wagon was thrown eighty feet. Owens suffered a broken leg and skull fracture and died instantly. His wife, awaiting with him at home, was informed later.
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Laflin
Robert Owens
Plains Ville
Lattin Coal Company
Bmack Diamond Express
Owens
Merchants Plan Delegation to Inspect Puerto Rico
A coalition of commercial bodies in Boston Philadelphia Baltimore Chicago and St Louis intends to deploy delegates to New York for a visit to Puerto Rico. The mission aims to inspect conditions and identify opportunities for American manufacturers. Delegates would travel next month or early February.
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New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Chicago
Louis
Puerto Rico
Convention Call Names Mitchell for UMW Presidency
Indianapolis in December shows a convention call by the United Mine Workers with candidate for president John Mitchell listed along with Miles Dougherty of Shamokin Pennsylvania as another contender. The notice specifies June involvement and reflects a split in the party line among members.
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Indianapolis
United Mine Workers
Jimuury
Mitchell
Wor
Momen
John Mitchell
Bpring Valley
Miles Dougherty
Shamokin
Writ of Furniture Attempt Ends in Struggle in Tennessee
Chattanooga police report Samuel Mille, a felon, attempted to recover a small debt by writing furniture in Mary Venphic’s home. A struggle ensued as Venphic tried to stop him, during which Mille allegedly struck her and her daughter, causing injuries. Authorities pursue charges.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Samuel Mille
Mary Venphic
Officers Die in Battle Near Allenstein East Prussia
S Lieutenant Pau and Lieutenant Stielow of the One Hun deel and Fiftieth regiment engaged in combat near Allenstein East Prussia. Lieutenant Stielow was killed in the action.
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Hertin
der. S
Pau
Stielow
Hundeel and
Fiftieth
Ued
Allenstein
East Prussia
Cramp on British and German ship use in South African War
Charles H. Cramp discusses Britain's heavy use of fast transatlantic liners for South African war transport. He notes Germany gains a foothold in transatlantic navigation and could maintain it for years. A war ending soon would not restore vessels to previous roles, some ships become sidelined or obsolescent, affecting maritime balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Charles HH. Cramp
England
Europe
Germany
Shels
Athen
Paris Conspiracy Case Defense Opens At High Court
In Paris the defense speeches began in the senate on the conspiracy case. Derigiede’s counsel claimed the defendant acted under instruction to remain silent calling the affair a legal masquerade and a sly stratagem. Buffet denied conspiracy and said he remained royalist. Guerin sought access to prosecutors dossier. the court refused and adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
High Court
Senate
Derigiede
M. Buffet
Woodbury Convicted of Contempt in Mrs. Eddy Case
Mrs. Josephine C. Woodbury was found guilty of contempt by Judge Braley in Boston Superior Court in the Mrs. Eddy versus Eddy case. She was fined $80 for publishing or arranging publication of statements about the suit in a Boston newspaper and for interviews aimed at publishing similar remarks in a New York paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Josephine C. Woodbury
Braley
Mary Baker
Eddy
Christian Scientist Church
Woodbury
Pala
New York
Incomplete Recovery Efforts at Brazirell Mine
Officials report no bodies found at Brazirell mine today though debris remains five to six feet deep. An inquest is planned for next Wednesday as crews expect two to three more bodies to be recovered. A wrecked mine rescuer from the district aids workers, following signals and digging until the supervisor arrives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowneville
Wee
Brazirell
Metrata
Harrighburg Firms Form New Corporations in State Filing
The state department lists several incorporations today. Companies include Glawport Driloe of McKieceport capital 1000, Artolain Troleicher of Kla delphia capital 200, Freihofer Vienna Baking of Whitadelphia capital 200000, Harrisburg Pine and Pipe Mead Ine of Hartioura capital unknown, and New York firms Kirk &n incorporated to conduct wire old Tiwor Latta nos. The New York Merald to publish newspapers and magazines with 26000 capital. Incorporators are James Garden Pennett Chowland William Jay William C. Merck Maten Crane Thomas Hamilton and R. W. Candler short Hill New Jersey. Bennett owns 04 shares others one share each.
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Harrighburg, Dee
State Department
Glawport Driloe Company
McKieceport
Artolain Troleicher Company
Kladelphia
Freihofer Vienna Baking Company
Whitadelphia
Harrisburg Pine and Pipe Mead
Hartioura
Capital
Renten
Miners in Cambria reject strike at mass meeting
In northern Cambria a large miners crowd adopted a resolution opposing a strike after the annual UMW meeting in Techinnpolis. Officials say a general strike of about thirty thousand miners could begin next Monday if conditions hold.
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Phillipstore
Dee M
Cambria
National Organization of United Mine Workers
Techinnpolis
Waleen Officiilly
Minera
Sonne
Fair and Cold Morning With War News And Local Notes
War reports include General Merces of the Maing at Beet and actions at Modder River with broader notes on South African conflict and American ship benefits. Local items discuss windset ordinance push, stolen goods identification, three Supreme Court cases, moonshine charges, and Scranton area weather and county roundups.
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Beet
Modder
Blair Will Exhibits 1875 Sparse Bequests and Family Ties
The will of John F Blair, executed March 3 1875 at age 76, is presented for probate. It leaves his widow an annuity and the homestead, lists many small gifts to friends, and directs most estate assets to Dewitt C Blair as sole executor. Relatives in Scranton and distant connections receive varied bonds and stocks, with churches in Blairstown and Oxford named for legacies and trust provisions.
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New York
John F. Blair
Belv|dere
Dewitt C. Blair
Ale
Elisa B. Euston
Georgiana TT
Holmes
Mia
Dr. Eker
John BR
Mat
John HH
Blair
James Linen
Loretta Coreen
Milc
Emma Viel
John D
Vail
Charis EB
Sarah BE
Enabeth Tmiman
Mridoeanna Winters
Milgabeth Boyer
Jair
Blairstown
First Presbyterian
Ty Dewitt C. Matr
Tewitt CL
J. G. Bhirman
le Lifelome
Warren County
Marvy Louisa Fhipman
George M. W Hjtman
Rinte
Biai Presbyterian Neidenay
Moire Town
N. T
Date
Patrick Collins Injured in Mill Accident
Patrick Colling, a young employee in the South steel mill, was struck by a small engine and dragged on the tracks. He sustained both legs broken, one above the ankle and the other between knee and ankle, and was taken to a local institution before being removed to his home at 637 five street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Colling
Yound Tan
South
Mores Taylor Huevuel Sit
Jere
Collins
Montreal Bank Heist Suspect Arrested in City
Montreal police arrest a suspect tied to the Ville Male bank robbery after a month long hunt. The accused, linked to the missing teller Mlortiert, faces charges of theft and is under examination by authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
J. J. Mlortiert
Farmer in Orangebore County Kills His Son in Accident
Dee William Batcher, a county farmer near Saint Mathew, accidentally shot his eight year old son on Tuesday afternoon during an incident described as a tragic accident. No motives or other parties are cited. The event occurred near Saint Mathew in Orangebore county.
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Charleston
Dee
William Batcher
Orangebore
Kwithie
Saint Mathew
Weather Forecast for Eastern Pennsylvania Fri Sat
Forecast for Friday and Saturday calls for fair and continued cold conditions in eastern Pennsylvania. Winds will be light to fresh northerly. Likely Sunday also cold with similar wind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pennsylvania
Maine Heroes Laid to Rest After Havana Maine Disaster
The Maine dead were buried at Arlington in a ceremony on the Texas with simple services and full military honors. President McKinley and cabinet members attended, as did military leaders and officers while crowds watched in cold, reverent silence. Captain Sigsbee led the rites for his men and Father Chidwick offered the prayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Texas
McKinley
Hig
Army
Washington
Arlington Cemetery
Maine
Navy
Spain
Oll Port McPhersin
Santiago
Lee
Ovey
Fort Meyer
Navy Yard
Admiral Dewey
Miles
Ammons
Sigsbee
Hla
Pather Chidwick
Havana Harbor
Wainwright
Bantingo
Jeremhih Shes
Joeus
Hoplinek
Annipolis
Jana
Aid
Turk
Wien
Molwick
Treve
Jeremiah Rhew
Shea
Father Chidwick
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Delagon Bey
Imperial Yeomanry Committee
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En Battery
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Chesham
Georrugna Curzon
Kimberley
Todayus News
Dian Pritteer
Hyderabad
M Toms
Lord Curzon
Calcutta
Gwalior
France
Dormonge
Roerhendamartere
Athens
Teitish Gorsul
Selonel
Bureard
Buller
Green
Balloon Department
Aldershot
Asteria
Moulder River
Packard
Pingree Resolution
Funston
Prof. Sherwood
Exposition
Senator Chandler
Pennsylvania Pensions
Gresham
Poison
Black Diamond
Scranton Tribune
Will
Tropics
United Mine Workers’ Convention
Charles H. Cramp
Braznell Mine
Pinnetal and Commercial
Supreme Court
Scranton
Suburban
Tocal—Live Industrial Nowe
John I. Blair
Patrick Collins
South Steel Mill
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