Boers Hold Ladysmith Front as British Forts Fall
Despatches from Ladysmith report Boer forces mounting a howitzer at Surprise I and watching the town while claiming to starve the garrison yet with provisions remaining. Siege casualties reach seventy dead and 286 wounded. Reports from Kimberley describe Boer artillery and counter moves near Oites Kooje. Matt Steyn reportedly denounces the war and returns to his farm after tensions rise.
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Pretoria
Transvaal
Methuen
Matt Steyn
Orange Free State
Cape Colony
Pietermaritahure
Ladysmith
Toers
Rifle Brigade
Hesey
Schalkburger
Tralia
Clense
Counection
Crone
Moles River
Uri Worth
Lee
General Methuen
London
Despetches
Atlarte
South Africa
Roberts
Kitchener
von Mand
Cape ‘Town
Victoria West District
Lorenzo Marc
Free Tate
Free Statera
Hat Steyn
Kimberley
Modder River
Mounter
Kamyperdam
Oites Kooje
Kimberly
Lagaretto Ridge
Winhledon Ridge
Chamier
Royal Artillery
Lorenzo Marques
Dow
Snyman
Molopeka
Mafeking
Hrithuh
Ladyamith
Jucas Meyer
Pietermarnsburg
Light fever and shell fire terrors near Pretoria
The report notes a light fever, heavy shell fire this week, a Friday shell killing six men and wounding nine, another killing fourteen horses, and several shells near General White’s house forcing HQ move. General Joubert rumored back in command. Boer movements rise as entrenched positions hold near Treillerpoort and Alowynes Kop amid ongoing combat.
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Lancers
Ines
White
Joubert
Pretoria
Pierdias
Dee
London
Marseilies
Paiiy Mail
Gourke
Gouke
Minor Army Corp
Mike
Geneon Joutort
GENERAL BULLER'S PLANS
Dispatches from Dihloveley camp hint an imminent movement as General Buller may relaunch the attempt to relieve Lady Smith. Troops retreat to the north bank of the Tugela as the river rises and bombardment wears on the garrison. Boer forces move northward to secure retreat while Thaler’s artillery arrives, possibly aiming for a brief stroke before Lord Roberts arrives. Details on the Kafirs engagement are too vague to explain yet.
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Lonnon
Dihloveley
Buller
Ladysmith
Tugela
Commelve
Frere
Thaler
Lord Roberts
Thad
Broad Defeats Hamilton in Disqualification at Broadway Club
New York December 24 Kid Broad defeated Jack Hamilton of Troy by disqualification after a series of fouls. Broad used aggressive lefts and jabs to dominate the bout while Hamilton fought valiantly but gaved under pressure. In the 21st round Hamilton intentionally butted and was ruled disqualified, giving the win to Broad.
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New York
Kid Broad
Jack Hamilton
Troy
Broadway Athletic Club
Broad
Hamilton
Hamilton Cave
Nat
Brown
Bana
Jack
Temithin
Strema
Pwies
Byoud
Republican reply to Goebel charges in Kentucky contest
Veco releases tonight defending against Democratic fraud claims and counter charges. Governor Taylor and Chairman Burnett lead the response with Debow and Congressman Puch among others, including Democratic State Central Committee members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
Veco
Taylor
Burenett
Binster Debow
Puch
Elale Central Committee
Surgeon Wirkilite Smith Killed In Train Collision Near Delph
Dr Wirkilite Smith a surgeon with the One Hundred and Sixty fl ost Indiana regiment and his Cuban boy Fronciaceo Sousa were killed this afternoon when struck by a Wabash train three miles from Delph. They were bundled up against the cold and did not hear the engine. Both died instantly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pndrenapolis
Dee
Wirkilite Smith
Indiana
Fronciaceo Sousa
Delph
Asaph Light Appointed Chief Deputy Collector
Asaph Light former Lebanon postmaster and ex Lebanon Courier editor becomes chief deputy collector of internal revenue for the Ninth district. He succeeds Pierte Lesher and is the brother in law of Judge Wells of Dauphin county.
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Laincaster
Asaph Light
Lebanon
The
Lebanon Courier
Internal Revenue
Pierte Lesher
Light
Judge Wells
Dauphin County
Detroit Boxer McMahon Beats Turley Point Bill Smith
Danny McMahon of Detroit won a two round decision over Bill Smith of Philadelphia in a Fort Worth athletic club test. McMahon controlled the bout from the start and had the better fighting throughout the rounds.
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Chicago
Danny McMahon
Detroit
Notable point in Molineux murder trial cross examination
In New York on December 20 the trial of Roland J. Molineux for the murder of Katharine J. Adams featured a key moment as Harry Cornish, a prosecution witness, demonstrated the poisoning scene by drinking water and sketching the amount Mrs. Adams took. The recorder halted this pantomime but allowed related testimony until adjournment to Tuesday.
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New York
Roland J. Molineux
Katharine J. Adama
Harry Cornish
Tl Marton
Weeks
Mr. Weeks
Adamea
Cornish
Muriier
Weekes
Cornieh
Gottwaomb
Osborne
Cormteh
Wittersis
John Dol
Adams
Knickerbocker
Clit
Cornah
Molineux
Ajifat
Recorder Tnt
Rogers
Mra. Adan
Potton Opichage
Keickerhooker Athletic
Avan Mal
Tiwae
Core hHigh
Proninselimer Borele
P. S. Pienergan
Adame
Deai
Mines Adams
Jaste
Dup
Cornlehalae
Addams Apartments
Terrific Blizzard Hits Northwestern Pennsylvania
A severe blizzard paralyzes Northwestern Pennsylvania as heavy snow and high winds disrupt travel. Trains between Pittsburgh and Buffalo run hours late while plows struggle to clear tracks. No loss of life reported. Temperatures plunge across the region.
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Corrs. T
Hvelen
Penneylvania
Abe
New York
Pennsylvanianith
Pittsburg
Buffalo
Erie
Pennsylvania
Sera
Mental effects linger after illness as parishioner recovers
The report notes that Daniel A. Rote, a policeman who traveled from hunger to attend the meeting, said the congregant is improving physically but may never recover his prior mental health. The timeline references May and a Meiecay aeglim event with Boston, Dee, Si-To noted in the inquiry.
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Boston
Dee
Daniel A. Roteert
Youngs’ Hotel
Caye
Trade talks lift glassware suppliers in Pittsburgh
In Pittsburgh tonight a conference between United States Glass Company National Glass and Jotbere in gianna tableware led to price increases starting January. All samples gain five percent with further adjustments on speckle and other fines. Trade remains in excellent condition.
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Pitteburg
Dec. S
United States Glise Company
National Glass and Jotbere
Revolt in Venezuela Ends as Leader Flees Border
In Caracas the Hernandez revolution nears its end as Hernandes flees with two men toward the Colombian boundary. Government forces led by General Pulido continue to advance toward Caracas amid a war like situation.
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Caracas
Venezuela
Hernandes
Pulido
Dawes Outlines a Policy at Republican State Dinner
Springfield Minnesota December 2 Charles G Dawes comptroller of the currency outlined administration policy on two points the Philippine policy and the attitude of Republicans toward trusts He called for restraining or dissolving trusts if needed to protect public welfare and prices He argued for decisive measures to curb corporate extortion and defend the people from unfair regulation He condemned anti imperialist pressures and warned against diverting from the war course.
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Springfield
Charles G. Dawen
Reputicam
United States
Philippines
Fire Tears Through East Twenty Fourth Street Plant
Fire in New York destroys a paper factory and equipment on East Twenty Fourth Street at 4 a.m. A water supply house roof collapses, causing water main damage and a perilous escape for several workers. The fire's cause is unknown and insurance coverage is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Twenty-fourth Street
Will Paper
Willa
New York Hyrela Fee Company
Wilielpnhine
Eliy
Fatal Burn Death Of Mina Kerwin In Pittston
Mina Bridget Ellen Kerwin, about 20, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Kerwin of Boggle Street, Pittston, died after severe burns sustained when a lamp toppled and clothing caught fire while she attempted to enter a garment closet. Despite medical aid, injuries proved fatal early this morning.
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Pittston
Tec
Mina Bridget Ellen Kerwin
Patrick Kerwin
Boggle Street
Washington Tottice
Aley
Strike at Pittsburg Keeps Seven Dailies On Time
Printers strike in Pittsburg shows no effect on seven daily papers as papers remain on time and in good shape. International union leaders back publishers while local Typographical Union No 7 waits for orders from Indianapolis amid declining boycott support.
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Pittsburg
Dec
International Topographical Union
Cifular
Gonnelly
I. U
Rata
Unin No
International
Indianapolis
Tommy White Beats Dick Green In Sioux City Bout
In the Grand Opera house Sioux City Iowa on December 24 Tommy White defeated Dick Green by decision. George Siler served as referee. Both fighters fought the full fifteen rounds with Green scoring four clean punches in the final rounds but White maintaining the clear edge in potency and control.
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Sioux City
Iowa
Tommy White
Dick Green
Grand Opera House
White
George Siler
Rourda
Green
Cleurly
Potnty
German Liner in Distress at Sea Far Off Dover
Signals of distress dot the gale lashed coast as a large German mail steamer runs aground near Rast Tay off Kent. Heavy seas break over the ship and life boats struggle to reach her amid fears for passenger safety. tugs and life boats are being requisitioned from Dover and Folkestone.
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London
Rast Tay
Dunfesse
Kent
Tish
Dover
Folkestone
Die Treas
Sundhend Ueht Ehip
Fair and Cold Morning With Broad News Mix
The edition lists general world news, wartime updates, local society notes, and religious items. Reports include Philippine events, South African war news, regional business, and community notices from Scranton and nearby areas.
Thomas MacKellar Dead Printer and Author
Thomas MacKellar senior member of MacKellar Smith & Jordan type founders died at home in Germantown. A New York native, he began as a printer and rose to partner and founder of the firm, author of The American Printer, and president of the Type Founders' Association. He held a philosophy degree from Wooster College.
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Philadelphia
Thomas MacKellar
MacKetlie, Smith & Jordan
Tojay
Menmonlit
Germantown
Aly Alar Kelhir
New York
Aue
Jeter
Ds & C
Johnson & Smith
Myr. Johnson
MacKellar, Smith & Jordini
MicKellay
University of Wooster
Ohio
Type Founders’ Association of the
United States
Livingston Released After Self Defense ruling
Baltimore on Christmas night Franklin B Livingston, a blind man, strangled Dora Livingston then paid a man to deliver him to the police. Judge Stockbridge discharged him after the coroner's jury said the murder was self defense and the coroner charged him with murder as defective. Evidence showed Mrs Livingston attacked him. a revolver was found in her room.
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Baltimore
Dew
Franklin B. Livingston
Dora Livingston
Stock- Urilse
Livingston
Stogkbritge
United Mine Workers Leader Seeks Wage Gains
Indianapolis reports John Mitchell, president of the United Mine Workers, urging the upcoming convention to demand substantial wage increases for coal miners. He notes a planned strike in Central Pennsylvania and Tioga county, with 12,000 workers affected and a Dec. 2 deadline for operators to grant raises to avert a larger general strike involving up to 40,000 miners.
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Indianapolis
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers
Pennsylvania
Tioga County
Clearfield
Detroit Bout Ends In Ten Rounds At Cadillac Arena
In Detroit 1,500 spectators watched Curley Rupples of Buffalo face Emil Banchez known as the Urban wonder in a ten round fight at the Cadillac Athletic Club. Referees kept score as the bout concluded with a decisive finish for the winner.
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Detroit
Myret
Curley Rupples
Buffalo
Emil Banchez
Urban Wonder
Cadillac
Washington fighter stops rival in rough wartime bout
In a tense preliminary round, Arthur Jones of Washington delivered a strong swing that rattled Kid Gaylotte of Thovheater, defeating him in a closely contested tune-up match amid a noisy crowd tonight.
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Foracug
Dow
Arthur Jones
Washington
Kid Gaylotte
Thovheater
State treasury reports December general fund balance
Harrisburg reports at month end the general fund stood at 1,300,008 dollars. The balance was reduced during December by honoring numerous school warrants. London reports the Prince of Wales accepted chief colonelcy of the imperial yeomanry and contributed 150 pounds for the organ fund.
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Harrisburg
State Treasury
London
Prince of Wales
Imperial Yeomanry
Dun's Review of Trade Shows Copper Collapse and Steady Production
Dun's Weekly Review notes a copper stock collapse swelling the exchange loss by over 18 million dollars in days. It reports fewer commercial failures, strong industrial demand for iron and steel, and large unsold stocks with steady wheat and cotton exports. Prices rise modestly while overall activity remains robust though holiday quiet.
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New York
T. T. Dun & Co
Boston Aline
Gillures
TSST
Raton
Amd
Moet Esa
Hiwe
Elyoos
Ise
Einen
Jan
United States
Canada
Samoan Hostilities Rise Over Cornwall Murder
Vancouver Illinois reports the murder of Frank Cornwall the wealthiest planter in the Samoan group. Details from November 12 reveal tensions as Samoan natives killed a foreign suspect and threatened foreigners. Growing hostility toward white residents follows the incident and alarms prominent foreigners including Cornwall’s associates.
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Vancouver
Frank Cornwall
Cornwall
Thom
Comgall
Harriburg Charter Notices From Harrisburg Listing Firms
Harrisburg December 22 charter notices show several firms listed for incorporation. Companies include Lithographing and Printing with capital 200,000 and Kal and Hall Lumber of St Marys Elk county with capital 200,000, plus Unagitate Water Pressing of Philadelphia capital 1,000.
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Harrisburg
She Lithographing and Printing Company
Capital
Unagitate Water Pressing Company
Philadelphia
Kal & Hall Lumber Company
St. Marys
Elk County
Actor Roland Reed Reported Stable at St Luke's Hospital
At midnight in New York the condition of actor Roland Reed remained practically unchanged from yesterday, according to St Luke's Hospital. Released notes indicate no significant improvement or deterioration in his medical status.
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New York
St. Luke's Hospital
Roland Reed
New York Shipping News Roundup
Cleared Maas dam bound for Rotterdam and Campania bound for Liverpool, Hamburg sailed to Arrived Palatia from New York in transit port call pattern.
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New York
Maasdam
Rotterdam
Campania
Liverpool
Hamburg
Palatia
Capture of a Rebel Fort and Lockett Victory
General Otis reports Colonel Lockett’s force attacked a mountain stronghold behind Montalban northeast of San Mateo. Large number of insurgents killed or wounded, twenty four captured, one cannon and rifles seized, along with ammunition and supplies. U S casualties included Lt. Enslow and five enlisted men.
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United States
Washington
Dow
Otis
Montalban
San Mateo
Manila
War Department
Lockett
Schuyler
Dorat
Iwaguna
van Dusen
San Minter
Enslow
Eleventh Cavalry
Margon
Orty
Deaths of a Day in Towanda and Nearby
Towanda Pennsylvania reports the death of J Perry Vanfleet aged 49 a former Bradford County sheriff and deputy sheriff with prior service as county treasurer. Also noted are unsettled obituaries including Ludwig Nenningen and Mrs Grace Mansfield Worth with brief biographical mentions.
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Towanda
J. Perry Vanfleet
Bradford County
Mr. Vanfleet
Paul
Dee
H. V. Brnalles
Coutort
Northwestern
Yorretney
National Sound Money
Hague
Wedton Lett
Drepesta
Huffali
Ludwig
Nenningen
Deutscher Zeltinge
Auturn
N.Y
Cuntin
Piarence Mansfield Worth
Hirbencher
William
Worth
PL. A
Fort Hamilton
Steamer Hinds burns and sinks off Hed River
The steamer Hinds of Shreveport caught fire off Vauveville on the Hed River and burned to the water’s edge. Officers and crew swam to shore as the boat could not be run ashore. Five negro roosters from Shreveport were burned or drowned. Cause of the fire is unknown.
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Shreveport
Dee
Hinds
Vauveville
Hed River
Death of Lieutenant Taylor in Manila railroad accident
General Otis reports Fleet Lieutenant Edward B. R. Taylor of the Twelfth Infantry was killed near Bautista at the Agno river crossing on the 26th while crossing the tracks. Taylor, born in Illinois, was appointed to the army from Idaho in June 1889.
Pennsylvania Postmasters Named for Fourth Class Offices
Postmasters for fourth class offices in Pennsylvania were appointed today. William Thompson at Bowman Creek Wyoming County O. Dimmick Elmer Shughenhaupt at Schultzville Lackawanna County are among the new appointees.
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Washington
Forth Clase
Pennsylvania
William Thompson
Bowman Creek
Wyoming County
O. Dimmick
Elmer Shughenhaupt
Schultsville
Luckawanna County
Cold weekend forecast for Eastern Pennsylvanian area
December forecast for Saturday and Sunday calls for continued cold weather in Eastern Pennsylvanian regions. Winds shift from west to north. conditions remain brisk with persistent chill through the weekend.
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Washington
Mair
North Wire
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Glass Conference
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Bridget Ellen Kerwin
Biiecal
Serenton Tirboune
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Penney
Luplinsk Nothilty
Butloe
Armory Prustees
Terese
Lone Wowanna
Weal Scranton
Buburbin
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Tayilnstruat
Mitchell
Tim
State Treasury Reports
Dun’s Review OF Trade
Harriburg Charters
Col. Lockett
Singenia
Dagumin
Vigan
Wessels
Trinidad
Nuimaepaen
Luther By Hare
Thirty-third Infantry
Young
Wheeler
Panique
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