Magersfontein Battle Report Tells of Heavy British Losses
London dispatches describe General Methuen's forces fighting near Modder river with heavy casualties. British troops reached within 200 yards of Boer trenches before exchange of fire, sustaining devastating losses on Magersfontein Day.
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Senate Sessions Briefly Touch Routine Business
Washington December 14 Yesterday's senate session lasted only a few minutes. Members transacted routine business and adjourned with no major actions or discussions reported.
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Church Members Shocked by Royal Oak Ministerial Bout
The Rev J. J. Axtell of Royal Oak faces a possible church inquiry after a five round boxing match with local saloonkeeper Gus Condero. Axtell declines a Warren call amid church dissent. Condero claims the bout resulted from Axtell’s boast with R. J. Kenny involved.
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Market quotes from Chicago Board of Trade and other cities
Chicago and other markets report commodities and livestock prices. Wheat and corn futures, oats, lard and short ribs quotes. butter eggs poultry and produce prices. live stock receipts and bids for hogs cattle sheep. ranges for Christmas beef, steers, veal, and regional market notes.
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Dramatic Court Scene Over Bribe Solicitation In Railway Case
In Chicago on December 14 Judge Garver heard claims that juror James McGrath solicited a bribe to influence a verdict in the Cielea Sorenson v Chicago City Railway case. The alleged meeting with William White prompted further disclosures to attorneys and court officials. The trial proceeded under special instructions while McGrath faced police action and warrants for a separate butterine fraud case was denied by Justice Underwood.
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Juror Accused of Soliciting Bribe in Chicago City Railway Case
Judge Garver hears Sorenson vs Chicago City Railway as counsel reveals a juror James McGrath allegedly sought bribe money from company officials. McGrath admits knowledge of a December collision but denies soliciting any payment, while the courtroom reacts to the accusation.
Knight seeks mandamus to force Illinois Justice action
In Springfield on December 14 the Illinois Supreme Court refused to issue a writ of mandamus sought by Charles Y. Knight of Chicago. He petitioned to compel a justice to perform a specified duty in a battery case.
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Star Witness Breaks Down in Sanderson Murder Trial
In Marshall Michigan Marie Butterfield Sanderson, charged with feeding her husband ground glass, collapsed again while testifying as star witness. She claimed he ingested glass for two weeks with porridge, saying the phrase the old fool is getting fat on it. The defense exposed age inconsistencies and past marriages, while neighbors observed the glass kept atop the stove. Separate Des Moines report notes Mount Ayr merchant C. O. Ingram bankruptcy and a creditors meeting January 10 to contest preferential transfers.
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Jury Unsecured in Lassonen Kallio Murder Case
In Marquette on December 14, the trial for Jacob Lassonen and Christ Kallio over James Cashen’s Ishpeming murder failed to secure a jury after examining fifty three jurors. the panel was exhausted and the court adjourned.
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Aguinaldo pursued after Pilar’s death and retreat
Major March with 125 men heads toward Bon toe as Aguinaldo’s escort of about 50 is tracked. In Cervantes the pursuit follows a brutal mountain clash where General Gregorio del Pilar is killed urging resistance. Captains Jenkinson Cunningham and others with 125 men press the chase through the Vilad mountains.
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Mabini Captured Near Rosales by MacArthur Forces
Mabini, once secretary of state in the Filipino government and Aguinaldo’s top adviser, has been captured near Rosales by General MacArthur. He is to be brought to Manila as ex treme anti American factions in Cagayan province surrender to U S forces. The report details further encounters and shipboard actions in Luzon and related rail and local incidents.
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