Wounded generals heavy fighting around Mafeking and Medder river
Reports from London and Frere Camp detail General Metheun among the wounded at Medder river and news of Boer forces around Moor river. Beacons Hill losses cited, Ladysmith relief hoped, as Second Army Corps mobilizes.
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London
Post
Metheun
Mafeking
Second Army Corps
New York
World
Moor River
Medder River
Long
Second
Yorkshires
von Hugel
Engineers
Travers
Grenadiers
Elwes
Hill
Scots Guards
Flint
Lancashires
Earl and Ottley
Fox
Daker, Carr and Neilson
Argyle Highlanders
Lipton to challenge for cup if no rival steps up
Sir Thomas Lipton told the Temple Yacht Club dinner in London that if no competitor arises he will row again for the cup. He praised American hospitality and said he would surely challenge soon after a fair race and a fair loss.
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London
Sir Thomas Lipton
Temple Yacht Club
Hotel Cecil
Charles Beresford
United States
Sir Thomas
America
Aguinaldo's Mother Arrives in Manila Under Shelter
Aguinaldo's mother reached Manila and found refuge with Senor Legarde a former secretary of the treasury. Buencamino's party fled to a bandit village that offered asylum to Aguinaldo but planned to sell him to American forces. The bandits killed half of Buencamino's guard and aimed to hold his mother for ransom.
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Selto
Aguinaldo
Manila
Senor Legarde
Treasury
Buencamino
Bryan Declines Involvement In Speaker Fight
William J. Bryan states he has said nothing for or against any speaker candidate and will take no part in the contest. He believes the Democratic caucus in Congress is fully capable of choosing its leadership and expects a wise selection.
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Bryan
Austin
Tex
William J. Bryan
Washington
Sulzer
Congress
Warship Race Status Shows New Orleans Aiming for Manila
ASHINGTON December 1 The cruiser New Orleans arrives at Colombo en route to Manila and leads the Brooklyn, which reached Colombo yesterday. The Brooklyn will coal and likely depart before the New Orleans. The New Orleans has gained two days since leaving Aden and appears set to be first to Manila.
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Ashington
New Orleans
Colombo
Manila
Brooklyn
Philippines
Aden
Senator Hayward Shows Small Improvement In Nebraska City
The condition of Senator Hayward in Nebraska City on December 1 shows a slight shift from the previous day. He had a restless night and a readless day with a mild fever, softer pulse, and intermitting breath. His brother Major E B Hayward and wife arrived, and the senator recognized him and cried, though could not speak.
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Nebraska City
Neb
Senator Hayward
Whitten
Ife
E. B. Hayward
Davenport
High Range Cattle Price Sets New Record in Denver
A 12 head group of Hereford steers weighing 1 552 pounds each sold in Denver for 5 75 per 100 pounds to Colorado Packing Co. for 89 25 per animal. Bred from range cows and registered Hereford bulls, the steers average 2 and 4 years old and were raised by Monte Blevens of Northpark Colorado. The sale marks the highest range cattle price in the nation since 1852 and would equal about 6 per 100 pounds in Chicago.
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Denver
Northpark
Colorado
Clay, Robinson & Co
Colorado Packing Company
Hey
Monte Blevens
Chicago
British Victories Reported in Natal Campaign
Estcourt dispatch says Twelfth Piet Retief force inflicted heavy Boer losses at Weenen. General Hilgard’s troops bivouacked at Frere with two Boers captured. One doctor misread Boer bivouac and entered Imperial camp. Rumor claims Joubert retreated to Colenso via Chieveley. Baden-Powell referenced without clear explanation in London dispatch.
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Estcourt
Piet Retief
Weenen
Hilgard
Frere
Joubert
Colenso
Chievery
Baden-Powell
Hilyard
London
SHOOTS WOULD-BE ROBBER IN SOUTH OMAHA BANK TERROR
Harry Trumbull, a South Omaha National Bank collector, shot and killed one highwayman during a street robbery near J and K streets. The surviving thug fled. Trumbull surrendered to police. The victim remains unidentified. detectives suspect the Chicago gang responsible for recent South Omaha crimes.
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Harry Trumbull
Killa
Omatia
Wile
South Omaha National Bank
Trumball
Humbert Hosts Draper at Thanksgiving in Rome
Thanksgiving day in Rome saw the American colony display stars and stripes at the embassy and consulate. King Humbert received Ambassador Draper in a private audience at the royal residence.
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Humbert
Draper
Rome
Ambassador Draper
Estimate of Boer Losses at Belmont and Gras Pan
Boer prisoners at Orange River report about 140 killed at Belmont and 400 at Gras Pan. Several prisoners bear large red crosses on their sleeves and are said to have fought with the artillery.
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Orange River
Belmont
Gras Pan
Congratulations Over Samoa
Berlin dispatch notes Emperor William congratulates Germany on acquiring Samoa. He hopes German colonies, aided by a strong fleet and the people, will advance toward prosperous development and prove a blessing to the fatherland in peaceful competition with other nations.
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Samoa
Berlin
Kolonial Zeitung
William
Albrecht
Grand Duchy of Mecklenberg-Schwerin
Germany
Terrible voyage aboard Manauense ends with Manila arrival
Manila dispatch recounts 33 day crossing from San Francisco with 400 exhausted soldiers and sailors aboard the British flagged transport Manauense. Pumps failed, leaks opened, and buckets replaced pumps as crew and troops bailed in shifts amid darkness and a November typhoon.
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Manila
Manila Bay
San Francisco
Dunleavy
Webb Hayes
Manauense
Thirty-first Infantry
Perkins
Pekin
Honolulu
Colonel Hayes
Mariense
Iowa official count updates elections totals announced
The state executive council completed the official return tally for the last general election excluding governor and lieutenant governor. Results show Richard C. Barrett 235,687 for state superintendent. John C. Sherwin 239,269 for supreme court judge. Edward A. Dawson 237,667 for railroad commissioner among other candidates.
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Des Moines
State Executive Council
Twe
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Richard C. Barrett
B. P. Holst
D. S. Dunlavy
C. Wirth
E. Pardee Travis
W. Cidgeon
United Christian
Supreme Court
John C. Sherwin
A. van Wagenen
H. F. Johns
L. H. Weller
F. W. Darner
Edward A. Dawson
W. H. Calhoun
Dem
A. B. Wray
Robert L. Dunning
N. Weisel
Socialist Labor
C. 4. Lindley
Dewey Declines Presidential Candidacy Affirming McKinley Support
Admiral Dewey repeats he is not a candidate for the presidential nomination and backs President McKinley for a second term. He calls the so called battle scarred heroes poor presidents and recalls Manila messages with appreciation. He also notes satisfaction at news from the Philippines and says the insurrection is near its end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dewey
Washington
The
Herald
McKinley
Manila
Admiral Dewey
Philippines
Two More Transports Arrive at Capetown
London November 29 The transports Scott and Bavarian arrived at Capetown yesterday. Scott carried thirty three officers and 1,086 men while Bavarian carried eighty three officers and 2,180 men.
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London
Scott
Capetown
Manila Manila Manauense Held Harsh Voyage Claims
Washington November 29 War department officials question a Manila dispatch on the transport Manauense arriving with no casualties. They cite strict predeparture checks by the commissary and quartermaster bureaus and treasury officers and doubt the reports of deplorable conditions aboard. Secretary Root dismisses the sensational claims as imaginative and likely from seamen unused to ocean hardships.
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Washington
Tctals
Manila
United States
Treasury
Root
Funeral of Major Howard in Omaha with full military honors
The funeral for Major Howard was held at Judge Woolworth's residence and Prospect Hill cemetery. Bishop Williams officiated as a 100-man Fort Crook escort stood guard. The Ep iscopal burial included three volleys, taps, and full military honors for the officer.
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Philippines
Renrt
Omaha
Neb
Episcopal Church
Howard
J. M. Woolworth
Department of the Missouri
Fort Crook
Furcell
Holden
Judge Woolworth
United States Army
Williams
Nebraska Pioneer Senator Tipton Dies in Washington
Thomas W Tipton, one of Nebraska's first U S senators, died in Washington at age 60 after a long illness. Born August 5 1817 in Cadiz Ohio he served in Ohio and Nebraska politics and Civil War chaplain duties before representing Nebraska from 1867 to 1875. Burial is expected in Washington and funeral arrangements were not yet set.
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W. Tipton
Washington
Thomas W Tipton
Nebraska
United States
Cadiz
Ohio
Territorial Council
Tipton
State Historical Society
General Leonard Wood Arrives in Washington for Cuban Affairs
General Leonard Wood governor of Santiago province reached Washington from New York on business connected with Cuban affairs. He visited the White House in the evening with Mrs. Wood and spent time with the president and Mrs. McKinley. He said he did not know why he was summoned.
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Washington
Leonard Wood
Santiago
City
New York
Americans Break Rebel Lines In Mountain Engagement
Manila dispatch reports Colonel Bell defeating and scattering the brigades of Generals Alejandrino and San Miguel on a mountain summit. Insurgents brought families to the position, believing it impregnable, as American forces seized all enemy ammunition and artillery.
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Manila
Bell
Alejandrino
San Miguel
Senator Hayward in Restless Condition at Noon
Dr. Whitten reports Senator Hayward had a restless night and remains restless. Temperature 99.5, pulse rapid and regular, respiration 24 with intermittence. Mental state and paralysis unchanged. Less daytime sleepiness. no improvement indicated by the bulletin.
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Hayward
Nebraska City
Neb
Whitten
Senator Hayward
State Board of Canvassers Reports Heavy Vote Total
The state board of canvassers releases a tally showing 220234 total votes cast, among the heaviest in state history. Neville achieves a large majority in the Sixth District while many voters chose candidates other than the top of the ticket. Other Nebraska matters are noted.
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Neville
Nebraska
Jury Deadlocks in Wil Davidson Will Case
Holdrege Nebraska November 29 This district court session focused on the Davidson will contest by children of the first wife against the widow and younger heirs. After more than thirty hours the jury failed to reach a verdict. Attorneys Manatt Rhea and Shafer attended a banquet for Judge Beall retirement and Judge-elect Adams.
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Holdrege
Neb
District Court
Davidson Will
Beall
Adams
Manatt, Rhea
Shafer
W. P. Hall
Boy Bitten by Dog While Delivering Milk in Osceola
Osceola Nebraska reports 14 year old Stephen Cunningham, son of Mr and Mrs Paul Cunningham, was bitten in the face by a dog Saturday on Josiah Locke residence porch. He received facial injuries and is under a physician care.
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Osceola
Neb
Stephen
Paul Cunningham
Josiah Locke
Robbins and Lee Buy 6000 New Mexico Sheep
H J Robbins and M G Lee arrived with twenty five cars carrying 6000 sheep bought from New Mexico growers. They plan to feed the flock on ranches near Shelton Nebraska.
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Sheldos
Shelton
Neb
H. J. Robbins
M. G. Lee
New Mexico
Lieutenant Osborn Married in Quiet Broken Bow Ceremony
BROKEN BOW Neb November 29 W H Osborne married Miss Hatty Carr at the M E church parsonage in a small ceremony attended by close friends and relatives. Osborne served in the Spanish American War rising from first sergeant to first lieutenant of the Thurston rifles. Miss Carr is the daughter of county commissioner G E Carr and both reside in Broken Bow.
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Osborn
Broken Bow
Neb
W. H. Osborne
Hatty Carr
M. EB. Parsonage
Osborne
Nebraska
Thurston Rifles
Miss Carr
G. E. Carr
Two Accidents Claim Two Young Lives Near Newport
Two local accidents near Newport Nebraska yielded one fatality and one serious injury. A four year old boy suffered a broken leg after entangling a rope with a family dog in the yard. Another boy drank opium medicine left by his father and died. a second child survived after vomiting the poison.
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Newport
Neb
Fritz Newel
John Hagerman
Sheriff Recaptures Jailbreaker Cochran in Geneva
Sheriff Ogg returned from Omaha with Herb Cochran who escaped from the Geneva jail five years ago. Cochran, charged with a Fairmont store break in, fled by cutting through the jail roof and vanished until located in Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Neb
Ogg
Omaha
Herb Cochran
Cochran
Fairmont
Force of Mauser Rifle Demonstrated Near Columbus
John R. Brock used a Mauser rifle in a hunting trip near Columbus Nebraska. He aimed at a box elder tree at fifty yards and fired several shots, all penetrating the ten and a half inch diameter trunk and tearing out wood chunks. Brock, a Civil War veteran, called the Mauser the most destructive chewing gun he ever saw.
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Columbus
Neb
John R. Brock
Philippines
Brock
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