Churchill claims decisive victory near Ladysmith in near future
News from Ladysmith reports Churchill’s dispatch stressing confidence in Sir Redvers Buller and a resolve to win next time. Boer defenses are strong along the river with trenches and guns. relief for Ladysmith hoped soon amid continued shelling and patrols. British scouts clash near Tugela with Boers, yielding 500 cattle captured.
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London
Morning Post
Aas
Winston Churchill
Chievery
Redvers Buller
Ladysmith
Natal
Greenfell and Kirkwood
Light Horse
Colenso
Umbulwana
Chievely
Churchill arrival fuels talk of renewed Boer attack
London reports Churchill's visit to Chieveley Camp spurring emphasis on a potential second Boer assault. Boers fortify Modder River and Tugela defenses seen as impregnable. British options focus on remobilization at Frere and avoiding frontal attacks. View from London sees deadlock amid dispersed forces and transport gaps.
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London
Winston Churchill
Chievery Camp
Buller
Modder River
Tugela
Chievely
Butler
Frere
Lord Roberts
Churchill
Ladysmith
White
Judge fines Wisconsin man for smoking in court
Judge Dunne in Chicago fines Al. C. Altizer of Sparta Wisconsin ten dollars after Altizer walked into the courtroom smoking a cigar. Altizer pays the fine. John F. Tyrrell testifies in the Molineux trial in New York that Molineux sent the poisoned package to Harry Cornish, whose package killed Mrs Adams.
Americans Rout Filipino Rebels Near Montalban Hills
Colonel Lockett with 2,500 troops including artillery attacked insurgents entrenched in the mountains near Montalban and routed them after three hours of heavy fire. Four Americans were wounded. Filipino losses were heavy. The assault involved the Forty sixth infantry and cavalry with artillery and aimed to enclose the enemy.
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Manila
Lockett
Montalban
San Mateo
Lawton
Forty-sixth Volunteer Infantry
Eviction of Burt Lake Indians Draws Outcry
A Burt Lake Indian eviction in Cheboygan County is described as heartless with homes torn down and fields plowed after whites claimed tax titles. An old squaw Mega nee arrives in Harbor Springs with a pitiable tale of forced removal.
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Harbor Springs
Mich
Burt Lake
Cheboygan
Meganee
Large land sale hints at Lake Michigan industrial project
A gale of 257 acres on the Lake Michigan shore near Camp Logan and Waukegan was sold by Dunlap, Smith & Co. to Edwin D. Wheelock for the North Waukegan Harbor and Dock Co. The buyers hold options on 8,000 nearby acres as Carnegie or Frick backs Wheelock in a major North Shore development. Colonel Higginson marked his 76th birthday amid New England Forefather’s Day observances.
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Chicago
Lake Michigan
Camp Logan
Waukegan
Dunlap, Smith & Co
North
North Shore
Carnegie Or
Frick
Wheelock
Thomas Wenworth Higginson
New England
Observations From the South on Democratic Unity and Conventions
Elliott Danforth reports southern Democratic sentiment favors western convention sites like Milwaukee or Kansas City over Chicago. He notes no push for strict free silver, with trusts and imperialism as leading issues, and predicts a united national ticket around Bryan, with an eastern candidate likely for vice president.
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New York
Elliott Danforth
Democratic State Committee
South
James K. Jones
Danforth
Evening Post
Chicago
National Committee
Milwaukee
Kansas City
Washington
Senator Jones
Mr. Bryan
North Carolina
Bryan
Election Commissioners Appointed as Resignations Trigger Turmoil
In Frankfort on December 28 Governor Taylor named W. H. Mackay to the state election board amid resignations by Pryor and Ellis. The Republican minor officials-elect threaten legal action to claim offices, while Democratic leaders doubt the rulings will sustain Taylor’s appointments. Elsewhere Senator Chandler said the Montana seat contest opens January 5 with many witnesses expected, including legislators tied to bribery claims. Chicago reports trustees Eckhart and Carter plan canal opening in Springfield pending governor approval.
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Frankfort
Taylor
W. H. Mackay
Shackelford
Poyntz
Pryor
Ellis
Blackburn
Washington
Chandler
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
Clark
Montana
Chicago
Eckhart and Carter
Drainage Board
Springfield
Tanner
Glasgow Accepts New York Bid For Tramway Feeders
Glasgow, Dec 28 The city corporation accepted a New York company bid for electric feeders at 151 000 pounds, 10 000 below the lowest British offer. Internal revenue beer stamps valued at 5800 dollars were stolen from Conrad Seipp Jr s buggy. Frank Davis, a wandering printer from Cherokee Iowa, had both legs amputated at Hudson Wisconsin and died after attempting to board a northbound freight.
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Glasgow
New York
Internal Revenue
Conrad Seipp, Jr
Chicago
Frank Davis
Cherokee
Hudson
Wis
Fort Wayne Fires Destroy Two Stores
Fire yesterday morning wiped out the wholesale and retail dry goods house of George Dewald & Co and the M Fr Kang crockery store in Fort Wayne Indiana totaling 200 000 with 185 000 insured. Dewald stock 150 000 insured 105 000. building 20 000 insured 12 000. Kang stock 15 000. building 5 000. insurance 17 000 covering both. Cause believed from gas pressure overheating a Dewald stove on the third floor. Dewald building a landmark since 1844. business to resume promptly.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
George Dewald & Co
M. Fr. Kang
Dewald Concern
Northwest
Dewald
M. Kang
Bank cashier released from liability after $15000 robbery
In South Bend on December 28, cashier Myron B K Campbell was exonerated from reimbursing South Bend National Bank for the December 7 1803 robbery of 15000 by Geo West. Campbell had left the safe open during lunch. he has repaid over 10000 with interest. West was convicted but escaped jail and is now in Minnesota.
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South Bend
Ind
Myron BK. Campbell
South Bend National Bank
Geo. West
Campbell
West
St. Joseph County
Minnesota
Bath tub combination forms Standard Sanitary Manufacturing
Sheboygan Wisconsin December 28 The Heyser and Stehen Manufacturing Company joins eight leading sanitation enamelers to form the Standard Sanitary Manufacturing Company with 5 million dollars in stock and 2.5 million in bonds. The new firm begins January 1 and is owned by the promoters and other constituent concerns. Grantsburg Wisconsin December 27 Mark Andrews held in county jail after attacking Marshal Eckenberg with a knife and escaping before recapture. Madison Wisconsin December 28 Articles filed to form Lake Superior and Menomonie Valley Railway to run sixty miles from Hayward to Cameron. The incorporators are Byron B Blake T A Charron R M Parker M P Barry and C A Stark. Detroit Michigan December 28 A rumor says Governor Pingree plans to move the state capital back to Detroit.
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Sheboygan
Wis
Heyser & Stehen Manufacturing Company
Sanitary Enameling
Bathtub
Standard Sanitary Manufacturing Company
United States
Grantsburg
Mark Andrews
Madison
Lake Superior and Menomonie Valley Railway Company
Hayward
Sawyer County
Barron County
Cameron
Byron B. Blake
T. A. Charron
R. M. Parker
M. P. Barry
C. A. Stark
Trade Treaty Signed by China and Mexico
Representatives of China and Mexico have signed a general treaty covering trade navigation and immigration. Debts totaling 44 435 dollars are listed by P A Russell & Co sash and door makers Chicago with no assets pledged. Lowell Arms Co Boston has assigned with liabilities over 6600 000 chiefly notes to Globe National Bank. Local 1460 Knights of Labor Chicago leaves national body amid McKinley administration disputes. Illinois butchers grocers clerks seek Sunday closing ordinance. A Bristol bee hive under eaves yields nearly 100 pounds of honey. Root’s store Leon Wisconsin robbed of about 10 dollars. A Richardson Shoe Co Janesville Wisconsin receiver appointed with liabilities 16 000 to 17 000 assets 5 000. The embassy in Washington flying the flag of China is the only foreign flag displayed.
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China
Mexicco
P. A. Russell & Co
Sash and Door Makers
Chicago
Lowell Arms Company
Boston
Globe National Bank
Local Assembly
Knights of Labor
National Organization
National Assembly
McKinley
Ilinois Butchers’ and Grocers’ Clerks’ Association
J. D. Hollenbeck
Bristol
Wis
Root
Leon
A. Richardson Shoe Company
Janesville
Washington
Cuba Prison Reform Urges Immediate Abuses Correction
General Wood reports Cuban prisons suffer long detentions without trial and harsh sleeping conditions. Reforms will supply hammocks and aim for prompt trials. some prisons remain orderly while authorities face delays and cabinet resistance delaying release orders.
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Havana
Cgeneral Wood
New York
T. Lewis
New York Prison Association
Island
Chariton T. Lewis
Ludlow
Brooke
Wood
Havana customs frauds spark wide criminal probe
Warrant issued to rearrest three custom house appraisers. Six other men and two brokers arrested in Havana with $2,000 bail each. Investigation reveals a broad conspiracy as elites linked to the affair hinder evidence gathering. Military authorities citing firm, impartial action with high legal talent engaged on both sides. Cuban migration plan advocates seeding Spain with a hopeful circular. Separate items note a Milwaukee road wreck injuring no one, Green Bay invitation to editors, and Iowa teachers' meeting focusing on expanding state education power and normal schools.
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Custom House
Ilavana
Bliss
Cuban Planters’ Association
Cuba
Spain
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Northfield Seminary
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J.W. Taylor
Brooklyn
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Carmel
Ishpeming, Mich
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L’anse
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Copper District
English
Eddie Mosman
Marietta
Curzon's
India
Lord Curzon
Calcutta
Democracy
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Bradley
Sheboygan Enameling Firm
Pingree
Detroit
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Ladsow
Gen. Brooke
Tom House
Racine
Green Bay
Green Bay Business Men's Association
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Conner
Des Moines
State Teachers’ Association
Educational Council
General Association
THE
Citizens’ Savings Bank
Washington, Iowa
Joseph Keck
Chas
AH Keck
Casnter
Frank Stewart
M. Kitt
I. M. Sproull
Casey Bros
Feed and Sale Stable
Hotel Allen
E. M. McConaughy
Orrick
Klein's Clothing Store
P. W. McElwain
Temple Bounding
WaAsatnaton Lowa
J. R. Burroughs
Southeast Corner Square
Columbia Corner
Wasmianton, la
W. E. Anderson, M.D
Centcr
Klein's Clothing
Washington, Towa
J. F. Poage
Osteopath
American School of Osteopathy
Pirst National
Hank
Marsh W. Bailey
Oneice
City Mall
Iowa
J. Wilson
Attorney At Law
Bear Alberson's Grocery
Temple Building
Washtiington
Towa
W. H. Butterfield
Crall
Atore
Jos. Pollard,jr
C. S. Lemmon
L. D. Robinson
Kant
C. 8. Lemmon
Mr. Lemmon
Rocky Mountain
Burlington
Philadelphia
K. G. Fox
H.sanford
T. J. Dempsey
National Bank
Capital
Surflu
W. R. Jeffrey
Pres
A. Anderson
Vice Pres
Cauhter J.T. Anderson
Ras't Cash
Washington County Savings Bank
Don General
Jos
Knox
A. Whits
Cashier
H. Keocn
V. P
M. Keon
First National Bank
Wm. Blair
A. H. Wallace
D. H. Keck
Frank Howart
J. ¥. Henderson
E. C. Keck
Florist
P. O
T. T. Keeley
W. Washington Street
City Feed Store and Feed Yard
Mason
Frank Rogers
R. F. Riley Fase
Smouse
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