Kimberley in peril as British seek to save diamonds
The article notes British troops fight to prevent Kimberley from falling to the Boers, driven by De Beers interests, while Ladysmith endures shortages. It also questions the Cuban patriots and wonders about Captain Dreyfus disappearance amid global news frenzy and shifting attention.
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Kimberley
Transvaal
Orange Free State
de Beers
British Armas
Natal
Ladysmith
False Identity At Maryland Governor's Son Wedding
Miss May Campbell Quinn wed Lloyd Lowndes, son of Maryland Governor, after a twin mix up. J C Quinn, father of the bride, learned Alvin Nipgen in the city met a stranger claiming to be Lloyd. The man was Richard Lowndes from East Virginia posing as the groom. the real Lloyd appeared later. The deception surfaced when marriage and wedding trip details emerged, including a mistaken ticket and differing flowers.
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Chitracothe
May Campbell Quinn
Lloyd Lowndes
Gov. Lowndes
Maryland
J. C Quinn
Alvin Nipgen
Lloyd Lowdnes
Lloyd
Nansen and His Pole Entry in Leeds Welcome
Dr Nansen visited Leeds after his North Pole expedition amid a jovial crowd outside the station. A wagon bearing an iron tramway pole trailed his carriage, provoking two old admirers to quip that he had brought back the pole from the pole and that they could not tell the north pole from the tramway pole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nansen
Leeds
Bill
Cuban Workmen Protest Calls Mass Meeting at Havana
A Havana trades unions committee calls a general mass meeting of all workmen and citizens to address issues in Cuban American relations. It aims to protest claims that Cuban laboring classes are of low moral standing and unfit to govern themselves while reaffirming a desire for independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Dec
Trades Unions of
United States
Short Sighted Captain Mistakes Mop for Haircut
A British army captain, near sighted, inspects a mop propped against a bed and orders the color sergeant to ensure a man has his hair cut, mistaking the mop for a soldier. The humorous tale appears in an English paper.
Firefighters battle Kehley Run coal mine blaze in Shenandoah
Flames broke out in the mammoth vein gangway at Kehley Run coal mine in Shenandoah early today. Fire fighters fought all day as workers were overcome by gas but revived after surfacing. Officials expect to extinguish the fire by midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah
Kehley Run
Mammoth
Will Not Raise the Maine in Havana Harbor
Gen. Wilson, chief of engineers, denied plans to raise the Maine from Havana harbor. He said no orders are in place and only three engineers from his corps are available for service in Cuba, with no knowledge of any such project elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Maine
Havana
Cuba
Teachers Meet in This City in Washington State
Pierce County Superintendent of Schools Dewey circulates a plan for the State Teachers Association meeting in this city from December 27 to 29. North Pacific lines offer one fifth fare on certificates signed by Prof. W. F. Babcock, with receipts from agents. attendees get reduced returns by presenting receipts to Babcock and then to railroad or steamship agents. The program outlines council discussions, meetings, receptions, lectures by F. J. Browne, and sessions on history, nature study, and textbook policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce County
Dewey
State
Teachers’ Association
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Association
W. F. Babcock
P. 8
N. FE. A
Rainier-Grand
History of
Port Angeles Eastern survey reaches Kamiichie and Olympia soon
Railway notes report the Port Angeles Eastern surveyors nearing Kamiichie and expected to reach Olympia within two weeks. It also notes a washout on the Bouts Bend branch west of Chehalis, a Cleveland debate over 133 grade crossings and a $10,000,000 cost with railroads paying $6,500,000, plus a $900,000 annual guarding expense. Wonderland 1960 is to be published in January, with previews of scenes from the past year. The Pullman company tests a four coupon sleeping car ticket system on the Asten route, allocating coupons to seller, conductor, auditor, and berth check to the passenger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bouts Bend
Northern Pacific Railway
Burbee Field
Chehalis
Cleveland
Tt Ia
Northern Pacific
Asten
Pullman Company
No alliance with Atkinson shocks Idaho Republicans
Boise reports a Bland detailed interview with ex Senator Fred T. Du Bois credited with saying silver conference in Chicago aimed at allying with the Edward Atkinson clique in New England. Senator Borah issues a sharp rebuke urging silver Republicans to denounce Atkinson Routwell and their creed at the state convention. Also notes the drowning of Ray Parrett, 18, of Mountain View near New Whatcom, in Lake Terrill. body recovered in eight feet of water.
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Boise
Idaho
Fred T. Dubois
Chicago
Edward Atkinson
New England
W. EB. Borah
Sllver Republicana
Atkinson
Routwell
Ray Parrett
Mountain View
New Whatcom
Lake Terrill
Beattie Democratic Club Organized and Planned Leadership
The Beattie Democratic club organized last night with Rochester as chair of the city central committee presiding. A. B. Ernet elected temporary secretary as Judge Alfred Battle and William Mackman drafted a plan for organization. Corwin 8. Shank elected president and John 8. Jurey vice president. Fred Rice Rowell second vice president A. B. Ernet secretary treasurer H. C. Ninen sergeant at arms. An executive committee was named consisting of William Blackman Alfred Battle Jay C. Allen B. Sweeney and Fred Rice Rowell. The speakers favored a straight Democratic ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beattie Democratic Club
Rochester
City Central Committee
A. B. Ernet
Alfred Battle
William Mackman
Arma
Corwin
Shank
John
New Doctrine Outlined by Social Reform Union Leader
Rev W P T Bites in an M C A lecture set forth the Social Reform Union program as a national body led by him. It urges direct legislation and proportional representation to fix the current industrial system. The plan calls for public ownership of utilities, land value taxation, income and inheritance taxes, antimilitarism and government-issued money only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. T. Bites
M.C. A
Social Reform Union
Christmas Preparations and Bargains in the Basement
The writer revels in the festive mood of Christmas preparation with elves and fairies all around. Adults and children alike share joy in dolls and games, while a shout of MAMMA BUY ME PHAT echoes through the scene. Tonight brings news of rare bargainings from the basement Read:
Text fragment on fabric ribbons and sale description
Fragmentary notice describes silk taffeta ribbons in plaid stripe and ombre colors four to five inches wide priced by the yard. Mentions all silk taffeta hibbenes with border and a narrow floral line, with prices shown in old style wording.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SAM Taffeta Hibbens
Silk and satin bargains for Christman gifts
A promotional notice touts Black Sitka and Black Crepe pon, urging men to choose from a short list of widths and prices. It mentions Peau De Boles at 31.9 to 8.0 a yard, Taffetan 1.90 to 1.75, Hatin Duchesse 1.00 to 12.75, and Minch Hinck Grow Grain Silk valued at 1.50 but offered at 1.00 per yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minch Hinck
Real estate transfers filed in county auditor office
A list of yesterday deeds shows transfers including Battleson to Markle for lot 35 block 64 Gilman park, and numerous other parcels in Green Lake, Woodlawn, Madison, and Jackson street areas. Notable amounts include 400, 2900, 1200, 20000, and 7000 dollars with dates in December and November. Several buyers include Eleanor Wilmot, Melvina J Dickson, and J C Denny, with parties such as Seattle Waterfront & Terminal Co and Cascade Laundry Co involved.
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County Auditor
P. Battleson
L. N. Markle
Gilman Park
Horace N. Raymond
Lydia Raymond
Ney Nwacc
Edward A. Parfit
Thomas Cleary
Low
Aberfeldy
J.C. Kenyon
Eleanor Wilmot
Wood
South Shore
Green Lake
Nellie Phinney
J. C. Phinney
Woodland Park
Alma F
Hana Maneen
Rove Philips
Wood Lawn
Dee
Sie
Ae Fl
Nagios
Joan C. Denny
Bet
Perry Lewis
Ho A. Notile
C. D. Noren
Add
Melvina J
James H. Dickson
C. P. Stone
Lot & Block
Maynard's
George Kinnear
Cascade Laundry Co
Maynard's Plat
Rose M
R. Lombard, Jr
Frank Dowd
Neaw Sec T
John F. Yoho
V. Dean
Nagie
Brass floor lamps onyx stem and globe sale ad
Advertisements for brass floor lamps standing 32 inches high with heavy brass foot crown central draught burner and decorated globe. All are valued at 6.60 dollars but offered at 4.50 dollars each. Christmas sale tease emphasizes downstairs location.
Plaster Pars Figures An Error In Order
A buyer complains of receiving 15 inch tall painted plaster figures instead of busts of painters musicians and statesmen. A mix up led to a selection of shepherds and shepherdesses. The seller notes the error and offers to adjust, marking and selling as many as desired.
Fine Crepons Prices For Skirt And Dress Lengths
Prices for skirt and dress lengths are listed for aristocratic, new and good crepons. Shirt lengths range from to 16 dollars and full lengths from 17 to 35 dollars. South aisle of the new store promises fair prices.
A Thousand Samples From George DBorgefelt & Co Show Invite
A large New York importers display offers Japanese Bishu ware oatmeal bowls cups and saucers at third below value. Hundreds of blue and white pieces, plates with lace borders, nine inch dishes, and desert plates with floral designs priced to attract buyers. The sale promises vast variety of Croton Seta and tea sets all offered at roughly importation cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spnufacturing
New York
George Dborgefelt & Co
Seattle
Price Breaks for Bulk Purchases
A seller notes they have never seen items at 87.0 per pair levels, but by buying in large quantities the price changes. The remark emphasizes bulk discounts and the impact of quantity on unit cost.
Umbrellas Offered With Various Handles at 81 98 Each
A catalog note lists men and women’s umbrellas in sizes 1 and 2 percent inch with steel rods and paragon frames. Silk covers in taffeta or twist weave, plus an array of handle styles includes Kongo cherry box rose wood pearl Dresden Thuchess and other fancy options priced at 81 98 each.
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Dresden
Fleece Lined Cotton House Wrappers Describe Floral Trim
Description notes dark colored fleece lined cotton house wrappers with floral patterns and small sleeves. Shoulders feature a ruffle and braid trim. Each item priced at a dollar and a quarter and marked as made.
Center Table Bargains Offer Pigskin Goods
A low priced catalog notes center table items in the south aisle of the old store. Coin purses and real pigskin card cases from Mexican leather are priced at $1.25 each. Chatelaine bags in colors and Zac leather shopping bags with rateen tapes are offered, with music tools in pigskin priced at $1.06 each.
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Zac
Hair Brushes Cheaper At The Nation Time Ad
A Nation Time advertisement lists hair brushes and clothes brushes for quick stock adjustment. Hair brushes with white bristles and polished wood backs are offered at seven cents. Clothes brushes with stiff bristles and backs priced similarly, formerly one dollar.
Kitchen Ware Sale Promises Wide Space for Holiday Goods
A fragment from a 19th or early 20th century newspaper notes kitchen needs demand vast space for holiday goods and urges housekeepers to seize the opportunity. It highlights low prices on wood fiber wash racks, pails, asbestos fire proof holders, strainers, egg beaters, wire sponge baskets, polishing mitts and related items with an emphasis on quantity and affordability.
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Dover
Notion Sale Offers Tiny Type Bargains
A local shop advertises a general store sale with exaggerated small type prices on sewing goods. Items include seam rippers, knitting silk, hair accessories, neck chains, hose supporters for children, pins, buttons, and spool cotton priced as low as a few cents.
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Te Hose
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His Pole
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Yeasterday
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Coryell Go
Second Avenue
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Oupic Theater
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Byrie. Comedy Company
J. G& Stewart
Pluinburg
Boston Blook
San Diego Fruit Co
Pike St
Seattle Transfer CO
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Daily Call Atila.m
A. Corcoran
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Beatty Fuel Co
Ee Roslyn
Queen Coal
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E. G. Hanson
Union St
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Second Ave
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Qeattile Theater
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