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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1899
Page
3
A long reading of a Christmas sermon blends biblical scenes with reflections on Bethlehem and the birth of Jesus. The preacher cites shepherds, wise men, and the Holy Family as living images of faith, hope, and charity amid winter hardship. The message leans on reverent tradition and the enduring light of Christ in a season of reflection.
The article recalls the death of a prominent man named Mr Mreds and the international reactions. It notes reporters from RIS Bor and Maas recounting their first meeting during a tour through England, including preaching and singing in the United States. Tributes describe him as one of the greatest nobles of his era, praised for his noble, brave spirit and steady soul.
A tragic blaze at a school during a rehearsal left several children dead and many injured. The attack or accident occurred in the early evening, with authorities reporting multiple fatalities and extensive damage. Survivors and families await official details as investigators examine the scene and secure the area.
British forces hold defensive lines as Cape Town reports reinforce Natal column. Telegraphic whispers describe Meath and Methuen positions, and attempts to outflank in winter maneuvers. Casualties noted as wounded and dead are gathered for transport amid ongoing actions and communications delays.
Fragmented text describes a terrible disaster with drownings and rescued individuals. It mentions Ere, Ghifdyed, Urussem, Lore, and various locations and people in a chaotic account. The piece also touches on political figures and a distant resort, with no coherent narrative or verifiable facts.
The report details a brutal engagement with Indigenous forces near San Matero, describing heavy fire, multiple KIA and wounded, and a chaotic withdrawal. It notes the role of U.S. units under a Spanish commander, efforts to secure prisoners, and ongoing pursuit into the night.
The Salvation Army held a large Christmas event on December 26 feeding about 4100 people with meals and entertainment at their headquarters by the Sangre River. Major figures and local supporters coordinated shelters and gifts while the day also highlighted hospital and charity drives across Chicago and surrounding areas.
A Michigan scandal report details letters and accusations involving officials in Lansing and Kalamazoo. It notes purchases, misused funds, and calls for resignations from key figures including the Governor and state board members. Authorities seek recovery of lent money and reforms across the administration and asylum board.
President Samuel Gompers led a volatile American Federation of Labor session as delegates debated craft duties and jurisdiction. The convention formalized requests for clearer work definitions and warned against overstepping borders while naming delegates to upcoming forums and trades congresses.
A Boston bank was declared temporarily insolvent with a bank examiner appointed as receiver. The collapse rattled shares, copper prices fell, and stockholders faced substantial losses while officials promised orderly proceedings and possible recovery steps.
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