War Office blamed as Britain faces long South Africa campaign
London reports intense public anger at the War Office and government over Cape losses and transport failures. Predictions favor retreat of Metheun and Gatacre, with a campaign lasting into June. Mobilization expands as casualties total 817 killed wounded or missing, including officers at Magersfontein and Modder River. Churchill escapes Pretoria and British artillery proves vital in fierce Magersfontein fighting.
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London
War Office
Methuen
Orange River
Modder River
Gatacre
Metheun
Chamberlain
South Africa
Empire
Sheridan
St. James Gazette
White Star Line
Westminister Gazette
Africa
Highland Brigade
Magersfontein
Royal Irish
East Lancashires
Churchill
Lorenzo Marquez
Delagoa Bay
Winston Churchill
Fourth Hussars
Estcourt
Pretoria
Cape Colony
Associated Press
Hauser elected Swiss president for 1900 in Federal Assembly
Swiss politics report Walter Hauser of Wadenswil Zurich chosen by the Federal Assembly as President of Switzerland for 1900, after serving as Vice President in 1899. Meantime, war notes mention Lt Batson gravely wounded, amputation likely, and Otis cables. Other items include House progress on the holiday recess list, Philippine flag debate, Peru extradition treaty, currency bill critique, and Major General Leonard Wood poised for Cuba duty. Laxative Quinine ad concludes.
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Federal Assembly
Walter Hauser
Wadenswell
Zurich
Switzerland
General Otis
War Department
Batson
Henderson
House Committee
Pettigrew
Philippine Republic
Philippines
Senate
Chandler
United States
Dudley
Lima
State Department
United States Senate
Cox
Tennerere
Grosvenor
Leonard Wood
New York
Cuba
Senor Gonzales Queseda
Washington
Senor Castillo
Santiago
Havana
Wood
General Wood
What Is Shiloh Grand Old Remedy for Coughs and Consumption
This ad touts Shiloh as a world widely used remedy for coughs colds and early consumption with many cures claimed. It promises refunds if not satisfied and lists prices 26 60 and 1 dollar from Eagle Drug Store. It compares Hood's Sarsaparilla as a more trustworthy option and carries tag Never quite certainty for hope.
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Shiloh
Eagle Drug Store
Position of Democrats Outlines on Philippines Policy
Two House resolutions from Representative Williams of Mississippi present Democratic leaders’ stance on the Philippines. The first seeks independence for the Filipinos with US withdrawal if the new government refunds 20 million dollars to Spain and grants free port access, plus ten years of American oversight. The second requests treaty details with the Sultan of Jolo and asks the judiciary committee to examine if constitutional anti slavery and anti polygamy laws apply to the Sulu people.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Williams
Mississippi
House
Philippines
United States
Spain
Sultan of
Jolo
Judiciary Committee
Utah Witnesses Going to Washington Record
A group of Utah witnesses headed for Washington to testify against Brigham H. Roberts. Names include Mrs. Luella Miles McDougal Thomas J. Brandon Ray Brandon Dr Wishard and J R Letcher. They will travel with expenses guaranteed and without subpoenas to provide direct testimony on polygamous relations.
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Washington
Utah
Brigham H. Roberts
Luella Miles
Mr. McDougal
Thomas J. Brandon
Ray Brandon
Wishard
J. R. Letcher
Taylor
House Investigating Committee
Roberts
Carter's Associates Must Stand Trial
D. B. Green Colonel Gaynor E H Gaynor and William T Gaynor contractors with Captain Oberlin M Carter in Savannah river and Cumberland Sound improvements surrendered to US Commissioner Shields under indictment for conspiring to defraud the government of 575,949. Michael A Connolly also named in the same indictment but reportedly left the country.
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New York
D. B. Green
Colonel Gaynor
E. H. Gaynor
William T. Gaynor
Oberlin M. Carter
Savannah River
Cumberland Sound
United States
Shields
United States Grand Jury
Savannah
Michael A. Coonnelly
Atlantic Dredging and Contracting Company
Otis reports Luzon gains and prisoner movements
General Otis cables War Department from Manila describing Bulacan freed from insurgents and Fourth cavalry seizing Biacnabato with supplies. MacArthur’s forces take Iba with light resistance. Bates reports Basilan garrisoned and troops sent toward Cortobato and Davao. Spanish prisoners total about 1800 in Manila, 2000+ en route, 1300 shipped to Spain. Villagers host colored troops with banquets as Batchelder’s unit advances in Aparri valley.
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Washington
Otis
War Department
Manila
Lawton
Bulacan
Fourth Cavalry
Biacnabato
MacArthur
Iba
Luzon
Bates
Zamboanga
Basilan
Cortobato
Davao
Spain
Hayes
Arnold
Batchelder
Twenty-fourth Infantry
Aparri
Taylor's Election Contested in Kentucky Vote
In Frankfort on December 14 the State Central Executive and Campaign Committees of Democrats voted unanimously to contest the governor and lieutenant governor race before the Legislature. They endorsed minor candidates in filing a contest with the State contesting board and appointed a committee to draft resolutions reporting later that afternoon.
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Frankfort
Democratic Partisan
J. B. McCreary
California hemp and flax fiber produced at San Quentin
The first California grown fibre of hemp and flax for commercial use was spun at San Quentin jute mills. Grown near Gridley from California seed, the crop yielded over 2009 pounds per acre and the prison produced grain bags and twines. The California product is shown to rival imported fibres in strength and appearance.
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San Francisco
California
San Quentin Penitentiary
Gridley
Califoria
Memorial Services at Mount Vernon Observe Washington's Death Centennial
Mount Vernon marked the centennial of George Washington's death with a unique ceremony at his tomb. Masons from across the United States and Canada attended as President McKinley gave a tribute alongside Senators Representatives and government officials among the participants and spectators.
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Washington
Mount Vernon
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