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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1900
Page
7
Dunkirk New York December 27 The Fenians plan to raise 600 volunteers to meet New York’s quota of 125000 men for an invasion of Canada. Local reports say about 860 Fenian members are mustered here with 100 more to recruit, and rumors claim arms and ammunition stored in the city.
London dispatches report the war front near unchanged with only desultory artillery. Boers bombard Ladybrand but cause little damage. Cape Town notes Cape Town and Naanspoort reports of Boer advances and near-surrounded Allied positions with light losses. Correspondents return from the Orange River colonies as enthusiasm for British victory persists.
Washington December 27 The British embassy has asked the State Department to curb pro Boer sentiment and stop expeditions to South Africa The department pledged to uphold neutrality and noted a Baltimore to Philadelphia vessel believed bound for Lorenzo Marquez is being watched by revenue cutters The ship is said to have aimed to transport 500 men from the United States to fight for the Boer side.
Dwight J. Moody's funeral service was held at the Congregational church in East Northfield before a large crowd. Rev OC Scofield and Rev A Torrey led the services with support from many noted clergymen, and mourners viewed the body prior to burial at Round Top.
British naval guns dominate Boer positions as violence near Modder River continues. Reports from Jacobadal and Transvaal camps note Crone’s forces well supplied and entrenched, while Boers blame Pretoria’s leadership and fear possible defection. Public mood shifts toward cautious optimism of a distant British victory.
A Cape Town cable dispatch reports glanders outbreak among 1109 American mules at Steenbosh Remount Farm. 26 mules destroyed and 75 isolated. Sedition alleged in Cape Colony with three parliament members implicated, including one who allegedly presented a Free State flag to a Boer commander. Another member said to be recruiting for the Boers.
War Office bulletin from Care Town dated December 25 reports no change at Modder River with General Methuen well entrenched and Boers not disturbing him. General Gatacre reports 150 police occupying Dordrecht as Boers retreat with no losses.
St Louis December 27 The Siegel Uil man Dry Goods company a large department store here has filed a deed of trust to secure all creditors totaling 200000. Asset value not disclosed Thomas H McKittrick of Hargadine McKittrick Dry Goods named trustee He assumes immediate charge and the business will continue About 300 creditors mentioned none preferred.
Franklin B Livingstone, a 41 year old blind Civil War veteran, killed his wife Rosa in their Baltimore home by choking her with a feather bed and placing her nude body in a bathtub. He claimed self defense, citing jealousy as the motive. Police held him after the discovery. he receives a $72 monthly pension.
Slidell Louisiana December 27 Sheriff Stroble and Coroner Pigot arrested Mobb Davis and his two sons Sam and Roy for the shooting of B F Scarborough and the murder of his 3 year old child. An inquest was held over the dead girl and Scarborough testified leading to the arrests.
Prof. George C. Millar of Hendrix College, a leading Arkansas educator, died in Conway on December. Millar came from Missouri six years ago and was married last Thursday to Miss Glaughter, a former teacher at Central Baptist College.
A historical report notes Democratic leaders including Senator J K Jones and Adlai Stevenson advocating freedom and local self government. The piece references American voters and calls for Filipinos to manage their own affairs, with mentions of party lines and political ideals.
Pearvorough Ot Listty a Private of Company B Third United States Infantry was tried by a military court in the Philippines for a serious charge and sentenced to death. President McKinley commuted the sentence to dishonorable discharge and 20 years imprisonment.
A strong quake struck Southern California at 4 25 am on Monday, centered near San Jacinto in Riverside County. Buildings toppled, chimneys fell, and damage spread to Hemit Santa Ana and San Bernardino with early estimates over 90000 in losses and reports of multiple injuries. rumors of deaths circulated but later clarified.
The cabinet interpret treaty language broadly to include all Spanish prisoners and civilians held by insurgents in the Philippines. They will be transported to Spain at U S expense. Secretary Root has no data on remaining prisoners.
The Maine dead were landed at Newport News on a lighter and moved by Chesapeake and Ohio baggage train to Arlington. Coffins lay in two large boxes covered with flags and wreaths while a large silent crowd watched. The Texas will proceed to Lambert's Point for coal and then to Oli Point to await orders to join the North Atlantic squadron. Captain Sigsbee expects new orders to detach from the ship to the bureau of intelligence.
The treasury reports $17,000,000 in bonds accepted as security for internal revenue deposits with National bank depositories. Of this total $11,000,000 has been deposited by New York banks. The list covers 100 percent of 31 banks across 15 states.
A terse note from Oshkosh Wisconsin mentions Der and Viliam in a brief item likely detailing a presidential event or acknowledgment. The fragment hints at a local or archival reference, preserving two personal names in a compact record.
A blast at the Sahbo ba Indian reservation caused six squaws to die as walls collapsed. Several Indians were seriously injured according to reports from Los Angeles dated December 26.
Reports detail Colonel J Franklin Bell and other American units engaging Filipino forces near Alaminos Aritaro and Calamba with several enemy casualties and captures. U S troops seize rifles ammunition cattle and rout outposts while Panay rebels surrender to Panay garrison. General Lawton funeral arrangements set for December 80 with remains to be transported aboard Phouras.
Manila reports General Young appointed military governor of the northwestern Luzon province with headquarters at Vigan. His command includes the Thirty third Infantry under Colonel Hare and the Third Cavalry plus new posts at San Fernando and Ilocos towns. The Sixteenth Infantry moves to Aparri to garrison Cauayan Isabel and Nuevo Vizcaya, with Colonel Hood named military governor.
Manila dispatch reports General Santa Ana with insurgents attacking Sabig Bay garrison. Marines from Olongapo reinforced the garrison while Filipino defenders were driven back with several killed. No American casualties. Forty sixth infantry and marine contingent sent from Manila to reinforce Subiy garrison.
Jeffersonville Indiana December 26 watchman Hugh Mitchell at the government depot was assaulted by unknown parties and found unconscious beside the Pennsylvania railroad with a crushed skull and a bloody heavy auger nearby.
A fragment notes a debate over signing a controversial story. The line suggests an author worried editors will reject without a signature. The exchange hints at pressures of publication and authentic authorial credit.
A brief dialogue scene from a Chicago News snippet where Maude comments on how a man turns his head after passing and Chica notes how little it takes to attract a gaze. The exchange centers on social observations of flirtation.
Mrs Jennie Binney 30 wife of Dr Charles Binney Whucker Tex and sister of Judge William P Early Edwardsville Ind died in New Douglas during a visit to relatives from pulmonary disease.
Fire swept the ammonia ice house of the Spring Lake Ice Company located on Lake Spring two miles northeast of Grand Haven, causing an estimated loss of more than 100000 dollars. Fire crews battled the blaze but the facility suffered extensive damage.
A broken wheel derailed a Southern Pacific local from Los Angeles near Pomona California on December 27. Three people were killed and about 25 injured in the crash.
A collection of brief maxims on honesty affection duty happiness and prudence cites Cicero George Eliot Greecy Horace Pierre de Rochefoucauld Seneca and others Each maxim offers practical or moral guidance such as beware of small expenses and action best which yields greatest good for the greatest number The text presents a compact anthology of enduring sayings.
The Kansas City Independent recalls Chauncey M. Depew as genial and best known in Manhattan while noting his serious moods reveal a poverty of close friends. He quotes Depew on Elliott F. Shepard and the idea that most men have only a handful of true friends, perhaps four at most, highlighting valued loyalty over large social circles.
The Istice Review notes corn and cellulose advance in industrial uses including smokeless powder components and electrical experiments. It highlights corn derivatives forming packing for ships and sealing moisture, plus varied textile trims like corduroy velveteen and white kid edges on gowns.
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