Cold reading after war strain from British press crisis
Fragmented OCR text reviews wartime press reaction and military strategy debate. It cites reactions from New York papers, criticisms of Buller and Gordon, and discussions of Modder River, Kimberley garrison, and strategy shifts. Names include Roberts, Buller, and Schreiner, with references to public sentiment and press influence on war reporting.
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Newe York
Mettien
Modder River
Kimbertey Garrienn
O Voveiesn
Strugel
Busonel
Ainet
Cronkera Aire
de. Leya
Ladyaniih
Fis Econ
Generather Butt
Teaneport
Losdyeannt
Kimmries
Robrns
Fes
Wolseley
Cumbrace
Peettsman
Wim
Miroh
Canadien
Lowne
Conskught
Sittrthell
Bas Ber
Lord Roberts
Aed
Kitehoneh
London
London Morning Post
Gaitiinry
Senate
Britain Faces Boer War Strain and Logistical Struggles
London dispatch reports deep anxiety over South Africa as British morale hinges on Methuen and Buller. Telegraphic accounts claim ammo and food reach Transvaal ports via Portuguese routes while Boer resistance tightens. Observers warn of potential cutoff of supplies and the risk to Lady Smith relief efforts, with international ships accused of aiding Boer forces.
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Yorke Dee
Herald
London
Soth Africa
Buller
Methuen
Ozarice
Suvesa
Ciieeral Methuen
Gaterat
Goes-Pag
Belmont
Ladysmith
Catte Nock
Ailetie
England
Hay Merchant
Boris
Dringan Hay
Three Mile
Limi
Saltore
Nvatlutie
Pretonaarme
Germany
Belgium
Russia
Ruaden
Holland
Ireland
Delaros
Wien
Japan
Enaiand
Pngland
Moody Dies After Month of Illness in Northfield
Dwight Lyman Moody famous evangelist dies at noon in Northfield Massachusetts after a long heart illness. He collapsed in Kansas City earlier during revival meetings and never recovered, with physicians unable to restore strength. Moody was born February 5 1837 in Northfield and rose from a farm upbringing to lead vast evangelistic campaigns with Ira D. Sankey, shaping modern revival work.
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Fast Northfeld
Mass
Dwight L. Moody
Moody
West
Broeht
Kansas City
Sereeke
Adout
Hit
Northfield
Dwight Lyman Moody
Mase
Boston
Congressiunal Church
Chicago
Christian Commission
Hicaga Yo M. GC
Bia
Ohin
T's
Ira D. Sankey
Mucedy
Mims
Ieee
Aioe Pela Saseer
Ricur
Sol Smith Russell to Take a Year Off Stage
Sol Smith Russell plans a year long rest after his interrupted engagement at the Grand Opera House. He has recovered from an attack and will limit duties to fulfill the two week contract, with full season engagements canceled. Fred Berger, his manager, says the health risks a later breakdown.
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Sol Smith Russet
Chicago
Sol Smith Russell
Grand Opera House
Fred Berger
Rusdell
United States Trials Sailor Conversion Experiment
The Dixie cruiser has arrived from Philadelphia with three Missouri valley landmen chosen to be converted into sailors. Commander Hawley plans to recruit farmers from the Packie slope, aiming to train and transport them to port for circumnavigation and naval service. The project seeks to expand crews for new battleships and mark a novel approach to forming sailors from farmer ranks. The Dixie will stay in dry dock for Christmas then proceed to Norfolk, the West Indies, and Europe, likely France.
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New York
Dixie
Philadelphia
Miasouri Valley
John M. Hawley
Hartford
San Pradenco
Aph
Sam
Bearsarae
Kentucky
Alabama
New Jersey
Sii Bs
Norfolk
West Times
Europe
France
Silver Dollar Smith Dies In New York Home
Alderman Charles J. Smith known as Su ver Dollar Smith dies today at his New York City home. A varied character, he once joined magician Hermann on world tours as a boy and later ran away to become a dramatist. He aligned with John J. O'Brien and became a dominant political figure in the district.
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New York
Charles J. Smith
Suver Dollar’ Smith
Stolt
Carter
Herrman
Drammier Bey
Smith
John J. O'Brien
Eishih
Copper Under Butte Vein Promises City Tunneling Plan
Alexander Taret of Salt Lake City closed a $100,000 deal with mineral owners to control the Destroying Angel and Copper Butte mine veins in Butte Montana. The vein runs through the city business district and guides uncovered the rich copper. The new owners plan tunneling beneath Broadway and Akikeme Streets near two principal hotels and the city hub.
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Mifiseapons
Minn
Butte
Mout
Alexander Taret
Salt Lake
Moon
Broadway
Akikemé
Bhatt
Trials of Humphreys lynchers loom amid bleak witness plights
Report from Palestine details a grim scene as jurors hear the Cain case and seven principals in the lynching, with 400 farmers and witnesses from nearby counties traveling in rain and cold. Many lack means, illness spreads, and char witnesses face penalties while awaiting trials.
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Palestine
Humphreys
Cain
Beline
Kautuimas
Navarre
Hensturfon
Will Redeem Warrants As Funds Available
State notes warrants not paid for lack of funds will stop drawing interest January 1. Treaster Grimes issues notice that all warrants for nonpayment will be halted after January 16. Treasury now has funds from tax remittances for the current year. Warrants totaling about $200,000 have been held for lack of funds.
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Treaster Grimes
Maine Congressman Boutelle Ill in Boston Hotel
Maine Congressman C. A. Boutelle is reported seriously ill in Boston at Youre hotel. A city council meeting discussed paving issues with John Ritchie noting City Engineer Wise refused to accept more than 100 feet of stone from contractor Mr Hitchie for curbing. The stone was described as Colorado sandstone.
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Maine
Boston
C. A. Houwlle
John Ritchie
Wise
Hitchie
Richie
Colorado
Refusal by Stereotypers During City Strike In Flnsburg
In Refuse to Strike Flnsburg Pa printers strike, stereotypers were ordered out to aid colleagues but almost all refused to obey. They argue printers were not obligated to assist stereotypers during the latter's night in Chicago. Despite this, all papers in the city are published as usual with few regular foreworkers on duty.
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Flnsburg
Chicago
Mines All Working in Wilkesbarre Area
For the first time since August the Susquehanna Coal Company mines at Nanticoke and Glenn Lyon resume operations. About 1,000 men are now at work.
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Wilkesparre
Nanticoke
Susquehanna Coal Company
Glenn Lyon
Bids Opened for City Building Contract With Morse Lowest
City bids for the new city building were opened with Morse and Gordon streets in North Topeka named as the lowest bidder at about 13 dollars under the engineer's estimate of 774,860. The council delayed award to study contractor reliability and material price trends, with Morse present and a plan to complete bonding and timelines.
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Beven Contractors
Yeisen
Cuthbert & Sargent
Sora Rcav'pe Sea Seculan
Cee
Teatro GS
Morte
Iiss
Cinaals
Wack Laird & Blackman
Counciman Betts
Sesson
Counsil
Mr. Betts
Caney
Goupeli
Mast Netkin
Althous
Marne
North Topeka
Lens
Connell
Ling
Bert
JS Mores
Gordon Street
Charles Morse
Morse
North Top
Nort
Cranellnan Warner
C Cairman
Mids
Nettels
Jones Sees Kruln For the Currency Bill
Senator James K. Jones, Democratic National Committee chair, says Democrats back the gold standard and a currency bill. He defends fundraising methods and praises Sam Cook and John SUN, while predicting the next year’s platform will condemn imperialism and trust control. He notes currency bill could win 52 Senate votes.
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Curago
James K. Jones
Democratic National Committee
Unity
W. J. Vixin
Atolog Aentaur Treva Washington
Sys
Richard S. Sinter
Stone
Europe
Sam B. Cook
Ways and Means Bureau
John Sun
Executive Committee
Senkant
Jones
Congress
Renubtionn
WIM
Senate
St. Louis
Pliny Soper Faces Oklahoma Federal Clerkship Chatter
Guthrie dispatch reports Pliny Soper as a possible candidate for the clerkship of the northern district federal court in Oklahoma. The fight involves support from Cyrus Leland’s circle and U S attorney candidates, with McKinley allies pushing for the post amid district politics and rumored Capitol travel.
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Pliny Soper
Oklahoma Federal Court
Uurt
Oklahoma
Celby
Minnever Wey
Guthrie Doula
Guthrie
Dee
Jude Glire Court
Giclahonuit
Courcin
McKinley
Cy Leland
Kansis
Priot
United States
Indian Territory
Guile
Teland
Tederaenivt
Topeka
Maturaily
Une Leland
Soper
Foams
Bls
Marshal Hernett
Gill
Wink Mennerd
Hinazinggten
Frie Anders
Honey Thompson
Oklatomace
Bie
MteKinley
Willey M. Senhelms
McBinney
Special Receiver Appointed for Globe National Bank
Comptroller Daves names Special Examiner Wing temporary receiver of Globe National Bank Boston. He uncovered a troubled condition, prompting directors to act and attempt to salvage assets. The move aims to protect depositors, though stockholders face losses in a suspected fraud tied to mining shares.
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Washington
Wee
Daves
Daniel Q
Globe National Bank
Boston
Mass
Wing
Asserif
Wader Bie
Bith
Hewton
Kuupanty
Inmlyoney
Bari
Squire Falery
Topeka Theater Faces Setback Over Star Departure
A heavily garbled report notes a Topeka disappointment as a prominent performer plans a year off, ending hopes for a strong season. Crawford Theatre schedules in February stir local interest, while some residents vow to skip theater altogether amid lingering dissatisfaction with wealth and management.
Boston Nervous Clearing House Pro vides For Emergencies
In Boston on December 2 financial circles anticipated strain from the Globe National Bank failure. The Clearing House prepared to support banks with certificates while the stock market showed weakness at opening despite crowded exchanges. Officials cautioned about cascading effects on copper and sugar, with a day of turbulent trading and cautious optimism amid decisive bank actions.
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Globe Nationl Trauk
Globe Bank Tidey
IMAHY
Uriel
Ant
Hohl
Globe Bank Agaiiat
Nasiene Shawmet Bank
Hee City
de Ayidt
UemAe
Ferrin
Iris Globe Bank
Miles on the War Highlights and Boer Contests
Philadelphia reports Major General Nelson Miles and officers visiting with a tent of new smokeless powder near Meadville. The piece discusses the Boer War, British defeats, and wartime logistics including ammunition, rifles, and Indian actions. It also cites domestic tax debates and governor races in New York and Washington with scattered wartime and political notes.
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Philadelphia
Nelson A. Miles
Wheeler
Teevis
Judice Cuthany
United States
Normance Howe
Meadevilly
Miles
Jaké
Ak Erwin
To Pight Advance to Rates St Joseph Dee
Representatives of Missouri river letters attend meeting of The Kaeeew Ee Commercial eft December it 0 lake imewaures to re 22 65 bein eaied soma iene Betwes ss bee feck patra icc tand de
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St Joseph Dee
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