Retired After Crossing Tugela River in South Africa
The report describes Gen Buller’s force forced to retire while attempting to cross the Tugela River. Boer fire killed horses, leaving the British unable to force a passage. Artillery loss and heavy fatigue followed as units pulled back toward camp, with a cautious rearrangement to defend positions. Overnight reports note stock market panic in London and continued fighting at Modder River.
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War Office
Buller
Fuller
Vugela River
Tut- Tere Glepateh
Dereaghe
Tugeln
Atention
Pasdawe
Milyard
Lzbrdoke
Sarkoualy Swearanis
Hilyard
Fiers
Cob
Lone
Cloge
Leeng
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Uta
Ener
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Darten
Hart
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Chiswell
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Bullet
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Aminnet
Berat
Priens
Pretoria
Modder
Lee Metfords
Houndreds
Belmont
Ore Delage
Lerpperarly
Biséel
Modder Modder River
Pridvy
Londen
South Africa
Cenera
Butler
Tugéla
Tretz
Napoleon Auring
Evers Avana
Gomethine
Great Britain
Krittan
Disgust and Indignation Over Transvaal News
New York dispatch reports disgust at British policy as Cape Colony and South Africa tensions rise. Sir Alfred Milner presses for imperial reclamation while censorship and press restrictions draw criticism. Boer prospects stir debate among liberals and colonial officials as Chamberlain plans Dublin visit.
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New York
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Lopdurt
Bae Deaniilon
Shark
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Sim Altra Milner
Bien Oorititestoner
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Cape
Tar
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Seruelands
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Seree
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National Launcel Club
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Transvaal
Aities
MUST WATCH AGUINALDO SAYS WAR CAN END SOON
Major Peyton March of the Thirty third infantry has abandoned his pursuit of Aguinaldo and reached Bacnien in the Grand Contilfera region. Reports from native couriers and Spanish prisoners say Aguinaldo fled south with three women and two soldiers toward Bayemberg in New Virginia.
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Manila
Bayemberg
New Vigcaya
Barbers Union Forms North Topeka Bargaining Group
At a Monday night meeting, RL Walker, C B Hypes and Hf Studenver were appointed to lead the North Topeka barbers union. The committee aims to align shop prices and set regular rates. A follow up meeting will finalize arrangements and post price cards in all shops. Barbers will each deposit a $25 forfeit bond to cover deviations from the schedule.
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Barbers’ Union
RL Walker
C. B. Hypes
Hf. Studevenr
North Topeka
Fighting for Power in First District Patronage Controversy
Washington report alleges Congressman Curtis tried to block A. J. Wolfe of Atchison from supervising the census in the First district, stirring a dispute that may force Senator Baker to take a side in the looming congressional patronage fight. Monthe ago, Congressman Bailey warned that census patronage would be distributed when the moment arrived.
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Washington
Curtis
A. J. Wolfe
Atchison
Baker
Bailey
Turbulent Card Notes In Philippine Conflict and U. S. District Politics
Dispatches describe insurgent activity in the Philippines with surrender of a company and comments on Aguinaldo’s fate. In Kansas politics, Curtis fights to shape census hiring while White and Bailey forces clash over First District patronage and the governor’s race implications.
Lunar Eclipse Promised This Evening in United States
An eclipse of the moon is forecast for parts of North America and Europe if skies are clear. The total phase peaks briefly around 8: maybe the exact timing, with partial shading starting around 6:45 pm locally. The event will end with the moon fully visible again shortly after.
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United States
New York
North America
Europe
Breause
Uber
Mae Jett
Atlanta auditor suspected of $25,000 to $51,000 shortage
Thomas J. Hunter, arrested today in Tanelers, served as auditor for the Athena and Weert Point Ratiromt company. Authorities estimate his shortage in accounts at about $25,000 to $51,000.
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Atlanta
Thomas J. Hunter
Tanelers
Athena & Weert Point Ratiromt Company
Ingalls Bereaved Daughter of Senator Dies at Home
Mrs BP Shick, daughter of ex Senator John J Ingalls, died suddenly at her Headline home. Married April to Aix Shick of Reading, she had long been in poor health. Senator Ingalls may not attend the funeral next Tuesday as his health falters. He traveled to Las Cruces and Tucson. exact whereabouts unknown. Also reported, a Bael rat steamer from Calcutta carried a plague to London, with no native Indian fireman aboard.
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Pice
Tureday
Ingalé
Las Cruces
Tucson
Ariz
Governor Stanley Eyes Reform of State Institutions
Governor Stanley seeks complete political control to rebuild state institutions and end neglect. He cites holes in Topeka reform school dormitories and dangerous mine conditions at the penitentiary, urging prompt action to protect property and lives and improve future statewide policies.
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Stanley
State Board of Charies
Reform School
Topeka
Gome
Tie
Nme
Sage
Kansas Clerks Meet In Wichita December 28 23
The seventeenth annual meeting of Kansas county clerks will be held in Wichita on December 28 and 23. Officers listed include President G Pyttle Elbarado Vice President Jonni Mt. Wright Topeo Secretary W E L Wood Wellington Treasurer Harry Dick Lawreace and the sole state officer Framitio Decree BR Cole state auditor prepares a list of to the clerks.
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County Clerks of
Kansas
Wichita
Mssoelniiary
G. Pyttle
Elbarado
Jonni Mt. Wright
Topeo
W. EL Wood
Wellington
Trensurer
Harry Dick
Lawreace
BR. Cole
State Audibe Ts
Half a Billion Bushels Wheat Crop Report
The agriculture department’s statistician places U S wheat production for 1562 at 547,200,000 bushels plus 222 bushels per acre. Winter wheat yields total 291,700,000 bushels and spring wheat 25,600,000. The report notes area changes from war investigations, winter wheat seeding up 290,600 acres from 1898, and California along with southern states still sowing.
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Washington
Der
Department of Agriculture
United States
California
Dee Gore
Lawyer Falls Lead. Perry Oklahoma Chronicle reports Williams speech
Perry Oklahoma Chronicle notes Matt Williams a former politician and lawyer of Town died while delivering a prosecuting attorney speech to a jury in a district court. The item mentions Williams’ past role in Pawnee county and references weather outlook for Chicago and Kansas with wind direction hints.
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Chicago
Perry
Okla
Matt Williams
Williams
Pawnee County
Oklahoma
British Will Fight On at Great Cost Says American
John McCracken, longtime manager of a Johannesburg machinery house, arrived in Chicago and said Britain cannot defeat the Boers without heavy losses. He warned the Boers have stored ammunition and modern rifles, and that atmospheric conditions distort distance for British troops. He predicted England would conquer and settle the South African question, even with millions of pounds and many troops.
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Chicago
John McCracken
Johannes Dure
South Africa
McCracken
England
Republicans Meet at White House In Quiet Session
Washington December 16 Republicans meet at the White House with President McKinley. No speech is made as members pass through, then photograph the group. Payne of Wisconsin proposes changing the basis of representation but later withdraws after talks with the President and officials. Senator Hansa opposes the plan, urging Congress handle representation. committee adjourns awaiting orders for the forthcoming convention.
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Washington
Republican National Committee
Metinley
White House
McKinley
Hobart
New Jersey
Arlington Hotel
Payne
Wisconsin
Thk
Nash of
Olio
Hanta
Driery
Léeland
National Committee
Congress
Hansis
Brogght
Manley
Maine
Paine
Seo
West Virginia
Kereng
Missouri
Kean
Hanne
Dit
Ehairman
District of Columbia
Territories
Tarets
Broadway National Bank Fails in Boston Crisis
Boston dispatch reports Broadway National Bank of Boston closed by the Comptroller of the Currency with deposits of 2 348 000. Names listed include Roswell Downer and Frank W. Squire. the bank, incorporated 1850s, faced morning failure amid other local bank distress. The failure affects Massachusetts deposits and prompts concern among directors and customers.
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Boston
Broadway National Bank
Stdlin Ft Grabare
Henry L. Lawrence
Frank O. Squire
Roswell Downer
Frank W. Downer
Frank
Squire
John P. Squire & Co
Broadway Bank
Fe Bank
DG. Wing
Bruedtwar National Bank
Spaarte
Benetines
Fem Sas
Sist
Fleomo
Monwell
Downer
Squime
Rote
Rer Hiltive
Isomren
Massachusetts
WOOD SAILS TODAY FOR CUBA
New York reports Major General Les Worl prepares to sail for Cuba today. He criticizes General Brouke's stance, praises Cuban sanitation and improvements, and says Wood intends to support a peaceful, reforming U S policy while noting his colleague will not join the trip.
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New York
Der
Generel Les Worl
Cuba
Brouke
Krow
Havana
Courae
Sven
Pepi
Staten
Gomer
Suntines
Saba
Ste
Santiago
Sam Golte
Otis Prisoners Held In Custody In New York
A Heras special from Wallington reports General Otis has taken custody of many figures tied to the so called Philippine government while no final disposition has been announced. A cabinet member said the moment has not yet come for a firm policy and all considerations are being weighed.
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New York
Heras
Wallington
Sayar
Otis
Cvn
Lanteen
Cme
Say Alles Is All Right New York
A Herald special from Washington reports Republican leaders in the Senate may hold fealty to the affair of Senator Allen. The Nehropiee legislature discharged its duty in electing Mr. Hasward and his death did not affect the situation.
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Alles
New York
Washington
Senate
Allen
Hasward
Denver Snow Hits Palmer Lake Rail Lines
Weather bureau warning on the eleventh stackmen delays trains between Denver and Colorado Springs. Palmer Lake reports several trains stalled by snow on the Denver Rio Grande and Santa Fe railroads. Clear and warm in Denver.
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Denver
Weather Bureau
Colorado Springs
Palmer
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