Transatlantic tensions and Boer War rumors loom high
A French commentary argues over Britain's naval moves amid Anglophone fears of a Transvaal conflict and possible Anglo American war. It discusses U S neutrality, Portuguese influence, and the shifting balance as tensions rise between Britain and the United States in late 1900s debates.
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Sven Wark
Pec
Herald
England
Louretas Marquez
Erelme
M. Floupens
Depries Afaik
Mt Delaena
Suvcor
Laurens Maranes
Troy
Attack Subig Manilla garrison attacked by insurrection forces
A force estimated at 20 insurgents attacked the garrison at Subig Fortified. American defenders reported no casualties. A reinforcement from the Porty-sixth volunteer infantry was sent to reinforce the Subig garrison.
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Manila
Enerad Bante Ane
Buble Fettertay
Giaridey
Civoeune
Warrisos
Griven Rack
Eeerhal Beli Kilind
Sears Frites Inille
Barkentine Disaster Near Norfolk
A Norfork special despatch describes the sinking of a Bark ship after a collision near the harbor. Captain Wardset reports the crew of twelve and twelve men aboard were saved by a passing vessel as the damaged ship drifted. The lone mast remained while the vessel burned and the crew abandoned to lifeboats.
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Washington
Norfolk
Nea Et
Beforetine m
Serli
Xorenmore
Richardain
Norn
Toles Bisel Lyk
Boer supplies ports New Orleans used by Boer agents
An article states New Orleans was a chief port for Boer agents supplying Transvaal forces. British authorities investigated shipments and noted cargoes moved from New Orleans to Rotterda and beyond. Estimated penalties for transporting contraband ran into millions, with no usual trade restrictions at the time.
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New Orleans
Transvaal
New Orienne
Trotterdas
Fire at Fort Wayne wipes out dry goods firm
Fire at Fort Wayne Indiana destroyed the wholesale and retail dry goods establishment of George Dewald & Co and the crockery store of Bt F. Snmjng causing an aggregate loss of about 2800 048. The Dewald concern was one of the oldest mercantile establishments in the northwest.
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Fort Warse
Ind
George Dewald & Cr
Cronkery
Bt F. Jsnmg
Choate Informed on American Goods Seizure Question
American Secretary of State John Hay informed Ambassador Choate in London about the seizure off South Africa of three vessels carrying American goods to Lorenzo Marques. The Pennsylvanian Milling and other merchants claim the shipments faced unlawful seizure and protest British actions as contravening war powers while stressing cargoes were consigned to traders, not the war effort, with legal debate on blockade and contraband.
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Selmore
New York
John Hay
Unitd
Choate
London
South Africa
Syne
Lorenko Marques
Deisgon
Geillart
South Willan Street
Ure Con Bacutinn
Huy
Mrr. Gellart
Hay
United States
Ritter
Penneylvania Milling Company
Mint
Eady & Company
Delagoa Bay
Pretoria
AL J. Toomey
Pennsylvania Alming & Expert Caspians
Levers
Mate
Jurors Complain About Detectives Shadowing Trial Witnesses
New York reports jurors in the Mrs Kate Adams murder case complain of constant detective shadowing. They say 15 detectives were assigned to follow jurors and even surveil home life and holiday events. Assistant district attorney says shadowing is inappropriate and may affect juror independence.
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New York
Ituland
B. Mollie
Triad
Kate J. Adams
Tver
Unis
UGS
Haine
Ivan
Moriiure
Opborne
Martin
Wuipley
Shim
Menniser
Sid
Trial proceedings sum up with San Francisco handwriting expert
Proceedings on the trial were summarized today with Daniel T. Ames of San Francisco, the handwriting expert, appearing on the witness stand as the case moved forward.
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Daniel T. Ames
San Francisco
Justice in Jolo and Moro Customs Described
The article recounts Jolo Moro leadership and daily life including the dato’s absolute authority over life and death, executions for debt, and displays of power. It also notes conflicts at Jokakine’s harem and a smith’s death, illustrating the ruler’s control in Sulu. The piece ends with a personal note about a Christmas gift and a loan dispute from Philadelphia.
Vice President's Room in Capitol Described as Luxurious
Washington Post details the vice president's room with lavish furnishings and costly items. It notes a silver inkstand valued at about one thousand dollars and lists expenditures such as lemonade for a week in June, Kemp bottlen in the champagne supply, and $110 spent on carnivals during winter weeks.
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Ukrom
Washington Post
Capitol
Thurston
Senate
Fara
Khedive
Wishowany Desk O
Mabosany Agrary Tate Ccce Reece
Sia
Death on the rails a railroad yardmaster killed
Michael Kenney, 35 years with the railroad, yardmaster of the Pittsburg Fort Wayne and Chicago yards at Sixth Street, was ground to death under the wheel of a swivel engine last night near the same block where his brother died 14 years ago. The fatal accident occurred in Chicago on December 27.
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Chicago
Michael Kenney
Pittsburg
Fors Wayne & Chicago
Sifecoth Street
Kenney
Terrace factory blaze causes heavy losses in Buffalo
Fire last night badly damaged facilities at Montgomery Door and Box Co and Duther Manufacturing Co in Buffalo. Authorities estimated losses around 420,000 with main importers facing the blaze and industry officials reporting extensive damage to equipment.
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Buffalo
Montgomery Door and Box Company
Duther Manufacturing Company
Artery
Johony
Sid
Tommy
Tinker
Toledo Judge Morris Rules for Picketers at Tube Works
Judge Morris of Toledo commons pleas grants no injunction against bicycle workers at Standard Tube and Forkside works. He rules strikers may keep pickets near the yard and urge workers to join, finding no clear threats or danger of violence. case to be appealed.
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Toledo
Morris
Common Pleas Court
Bicycle Workers’ Union
Standard Tube and Forkside Works
Two Boston Failures In Market: Hodges Bankers Suspened
Edward C Hodges and Company bankers and brokers of 62 State Street suspended business today. The firm, among Boston's largest, traded mainly in municipal bonds and was a member of the Boston and New York stock exchanges and the Chicago Board of Trade. Susil A Tsaaenan a clothing dealer filed for bankruptcy with liabilities around 360000.
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Boston
Edward C. Hodges & Co
New York Stock Exchanges
Chicago Board of Trade
Susil A Tsaaenan
Lia Lilities
Amxety
Illness of Boutelle Maine Congressman Taken to a Boston Sanitarium
Maine congressman C A Boutelle was taken ill last week, sent to his Bangor home, and then brought to a Boston sanitarium as his condition was described as serious. Cincinnati seeks Democratic convention site with possible moves to Kansas City, Chicago, Milwaukee, or New York. Hazelton wage increase affects 1800 workers at Lehigh Coal and Wilkus Barré. Pioneer oil man Captain Jay Vandergrift dies at 72 in Pittsburgh from heart trouble.
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Maine
Boston
C. A. Boutelle
Bangor
Cincinnati
D. Dec Z
Pittsvare
Jay Vandergrift
Pittsburg
Petroleun Ad Fatial Kas
Thurday Evening Entertainment with Walter E Perkins
A fragmentary notice in the December edition references EW Crawford hosting a Thursday evening event with Walter E Perkins at a local venue. Details are incomplete but indicate a social gathering related to the Ackeen Shaver de Ren and Connerities in an early 20th century newspaper item.
Sydney Paget Sails for Liverpool Amid War Train Up
New York telegraphic dispatch notes syonne Pain, racing partner of Willacy C Whitney and Almere Paget’s brother, booked to sail for Liverpool aboard Teutanii. He heads to London to study revelry in service to Route Athos and awaits orders as War clouds gather with Lord Wolvertie’s circle. Gerald Paget’s news confirms Walvertin forces near full mobilization, prompting departure plans for the South African crisis.
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New York
Syonny Pain
Willacy C. Whitney
Almere Paget
Witness Pon
Liverpool Veter
London
Lord Wolvertie
Athos
Boots
Alvelt
Apo
Bryan Heads East As Bryan Plans Westward Trip
Bryan, Houston diary item, travels from Austin toward Lincoln and Omaha, then to the East. He writes Congressman Daly of Sew Jersey to discuss political questions and aims to present a four point set of inquiries. He expects to raise money and arrange the mission with allies.
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Austin
Tex
Bryar
Frost Washington
Dely
Bryan
Lincoln
Oimaba
Chicas
Thenos
Gine
New Caledonia Governed for Quarantine Arrivals
Sydney Nova Scotia report notes New Caledonia illness and deaths, with Australia enforcing quarantine on arrivals from Noumea. The piece mentions a 10 cent cigarette note and stresses precautions amid the crisis.
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New Celedonia
Sydney
N.S W. der
Nostrea
New Caledonia
Governmente of
Australia
Noumea
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Jokafine
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Sulu
Tom Hassan
Avery
Gollar
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Inquirer
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Boutelle
Hazelton
Lehigh Mod Wilkusbarré Coal Company
Silver Brook Commercial Company
EW Crawford
Mr “Eoom
Walter E. Perkins
Ackeen Shaver de Renoo
India
HH. A. de Souchia
Pinwell
Sydney Paget
Wolverton Rough Bidere
Africa
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