Thousands flee Batangas as ports close in Camarines clash
Manila reports show thousands leaving Batangas Province amid port closures and resistance to concentration. Three Americans killed in Camarines engagement. insurgents suffer heavy losses as Filipino forces skirmish at other points. Troop F cavalry units claim several enemy casualties while natives protest the closures.
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Retire Before Dewet as Kitchener Narrowly Escapes
New York dispatch reports Dewet near Heilbron with 2,000 men after a bold march by Remington. Wilson and Kitchener’s columns retreat to Heilbron with light casualties. Kitchener says week’s actions yield 31 Boer deaths, 17 wounded, 252 captured, 35 surrendered and supplies seized. Operations now press Ermelo Derbal and Carolina. Boers still hold western Cape, led by Maritz who attacked Tontellboachkop and was wounded.
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Stops the Cough and Works Off the Cold
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Carnegie Plan Ends National University Endowment
Washington reports that Andrew Carnegie plans a magnifi cent endowment to support a national research orient ed effort in Washington. The proposal, developed by the Washington Academy of Sciences and the George Washington Memorial Association, aims to cooperate with colleges and individuals to secure qualified researchers for advanced study while avoiding government control. Dr. Daniel C. Gilman is named director, and the Washington Memorial Institution may expand beyond its initial scope.
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Roosevelt Cabinet Discusses Carnegie Gift for Education
The cabinet discussed Andrew Carnegie's offer of 10 million dollars for educational purposes. A fund for higher education and university buildings in Washington were mentioned, with the president poised to confer with Congress before public terms. The meeting also noted a personnel change for a New York merchandise position and ongoing Philippine tariff and Supreme Court decisions.
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The Holidays of the Buy Is Our Stock Immense
The store highlights immense stock and expanded space for proper display. Heavy purchases in all lines are promised and customers are urged to shop early for day gifts. The message emphasizes meeting holiday demand and asks shoppers not to forget the store.
Washington House Debates Special Committees and Salaries
Large attendance as the House readies committee appointments. Richardson offers a resolution to place four special employees with the minority supporting it. adopted without division. Hemenway, chair of a special committee, reports on salaries for officers and employees. Grow and others discuss Philippine Islands legislation as Speaker Henderson names committees.
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Wisconsin coeds oppose hash in university meals
Madison reports December 7 11 the coeds at Chadbourne Hall protest hash appearing on campus meal plans and urge regents to remove it. They vow to refuse the item while regents have not yet acted and weigh the economical use of hash amid student concern.
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Mrs Harrison Fights Pension Opposition in Indianapolis
Mrs Benjamin Harrison widow of the late ex president protests opposition to her proposed pension. Her stepson Colonel Russell B Harrison and his Washington contacts reportedly oppose the grant, with statements that the late president would have favored such a pension only if he had died in office. Explosion at Sharon steel works injures eleven, with three likely fatalities and extensive window damage across the town.
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Poisoned by Rockaway Beach Worker Sues for Injury
A New York report states Father J. W. O Kelly, a Catholic priest, injured his hand while working at Rockaway Beach last month. He refused medical care initially, and the incident allegedly led to blood loss and complications in his thumb. The case concerns work related injury and the priest’s claim for damages.
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Confirmation of Attorney General Knox Reported
Senate in executive session hears committee on the judiciary favor Knox confirmation. Protests by Anti Perast League noted, but many nominations await. Lodge supports the treaty, claiming past objections removed and Clayton Bulwer issue settled. Adjournment set to allow Democratic caucus to review the treaty.
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Kruger Not Coming Visit United States
New York Dec 10 Commandant W D Snyman formerly on General Dewet staff visited Holland and spent two days with President Kruger and the envoy He returned to this city and reports Kruger enjoying better health than in four years Kruger sends thanks to Boer supporters and it is definitely decided he will not visit the United States
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Bill Agreed On Attempts to Limit Dingley Tariff
Washington reports the ways and means committee agreed on a Philippine tariff measure to impose eighty percent of the Dingley rates on imports from the Philippines. The plan would also repeal the Philippine export tax, with the bill described as a temporary measure and set for rapid passage after holidays. The debate included objections to 80 percent rates and to repealing the export tax, while details showed preference wording favoring American goods, notably in canned goods. The Cuban commission sought a hearing, postponed until after holidays.
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