Gatacre's Stormberg Defeat Shocks World War News
London reports detail General Gatacre's repulse at Stormberg during the Stormberg fight. British losses include several wounded and many missing, with fears of Boer prisoners and strategic delays. Dispatches from Cape Town note heavy enemy fire, difficult ground, and a cautious assessment of cavalry scouting and leadership.
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Gatacre
Cape Colony
French
Naarwpoort
Lord Methuen
Coluumn
Stormberg
War Office
Forestier-Walker
Cape Town
Royal Irish Rifles
Bager
Seaton
Bell
Kelly
Stephens
Barnardston Suffolk Regiment
Maynard
Weir
Christie
Rodney
Lewis
Perceval
Northumberland Fusileers
Stevens
Fletcher
Morley
Wake
Coulson
Radcliffe
Dorsetshire Regiment
Royal Berkshire
Pepimah
the Times
Mohene
Gae
Ous
Satunde
Dordrecht
Sterkstroom
Elliott
Dalgettr
Garacre
Modder River
Methuen
Mafeking
Cape ‘Town
Ly Mail
Khama
Limhwe
Bathoen
Debate Opens on Currency Bill with Indiana Rep Leading
Washington December 11 saw a fair gallery attendance as Rep Overstreet of Indiana opened the debate on the currency bill. He argued for a clear permanent statute to fix the gold standard, criticized reliance on executive declarations, and defended allowing national banks to issue circulation up to par value of bonds.
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Overstreet
Indiana
United States
Secretary of the Treasury
Sepesto
Bankc
Trom
TSAG
tSus
Republican Party
Official Test Underway For Bath Built U S Boat
Bath Me December 11 The United States do boat T A M Craven finished by the Bath Iron Works began its official tests off Bath. Naval board members Chief Engineer R Roelker Lieutenant Rienard Trenderson and others were on scene to supervise. Progressive trials planned for today with a speed run scheduled tomorrow.
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Bath
United States
T. A. M. Craven
Bath Iron
Iay
Beain W. Uf. Einery
Ergin
R. Roelker
W. L. Cappe
Rienard Trenderson
U. SS. N
Naval Board
Two Men Die From Gas in Brooklyn Shoe Shop
In New York on December 11 two men were found suffocated by gas in a small shoe repair shop on Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn. The proprietor Wolfe Katz aged 23 died and his brother in law, believed to be near death, was also affected. The gas leak is suspected accidental.
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New York
Myrtle Avenue
Brooklyn
Wolfe Katz
Lieved
Galieved
Railroad line sold to New York brokers in Moncton
Moncton New Mexico December 11 The Salisbury and Harvey railroad has been sold to Alexander Meillwee of J B Way Co New York brokers. New York capitalists are interested in coal mining along the line and it is said the road will be extended to Moncton.
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Estcourt
Chieveley
Churchill
Buller
Moncton
N. M
Salisbury and Harvey
Alexander MeiIwee
New York
J. B. Way & Co
Vermont State Grange to Convene in St Johnsbury
The 28th annual Vermont State Grange meeting will be held in St Johnsbury starting Wednesday and ending Friday. Sessions are private, with spectators admitted at the annual banquet.
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St Johnsbury
Vermont State Grange
Only One Passenger on Transport City of F4 from Manila
San Francisco reports the Transport City of F4 arrived from Manila via Magaski with a single passenger on board. After inspection she will likely be discharged from the Transport service.
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San Francisco
Manila
Magaski
Transport Service
Wall Street Turmoil Drives Widespread Stock Liquidation
Washington reports a dramatic morning as investors rush to sell amid a broad market decline. Heavy offerings hit industrials, rail and utility stocks while Tennessee Coal and other miners led losses, with varying rebounds later. Trading volumes surged as prices plunged from opening levels.
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Washington
Dec
New York
Dee
Wall Street
Colorado
Tennessee Coal
Deaths of Captain Merai and Patrol in Zealandia Crisis
A court of inquiry exonerates Captain Dorris over the Zealandia incident while suspending the pilot for life. Filipina theft of fore and property is noted, and the Hooker wreck contract is reviewed after unsuccessful rescue efforts near Corregidor Island.
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Prancisco
Zenlandia
Crom
Merai
Fourth Cavalry
Popkins
Murray
California Volunteers
Getter
Maurhe
United States
Margin
Dorris
C.S. Robinson
Zealandia
Ndt
Hooker
Tilt of the Dead Carbonade Wash Death Toll List
A revised roster of miners killed by the carbon monoxide blast at mine No 7 of Carbon Till Cowl company includes Leonard Johnson Henry Solal Matt Rehlen Victor Ruhinaki Michael Kiehmike Joan Mellon Andrew Decey John J Jones David Thomas Howell Meredith Sr Watkins Jones Evan M Lewis Daniel Davis Lee S Jones Joseph Lee Richard Cape Ben Ziller Jr August Uaineyt Paul Adam Powell John Polta Jamesga Ben Zeidler Sr Jacob Lange and others from Polish Belgian German and American labor groups.
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Wash
Met
Leonard Johnson
Henry Solal
Matt Rehlen
Victor Ruhinaki
Joly Till
Michael Kiehmike
Joan Mellon
Andrew Decey
John J. Jones
David Thomas
Howell Meredith, Sr
Watkins Jones
Evan M. Lewis
Daniel Davis
Lee S. Jones
Wilson
Joseph Lee
Richard Cape
Ben Ziller
August Uuaineyt
Paul Adam Powell
John Polta
Jamega
Ben Zeidler
Mater Culand
Jacob Lange
Cotton goods market in Manchester shows strength with limits tight
The Manchester cotton goods market remains strong but cautious due to demand constraints. Purchases from India chiefly Calcutta and China were fair, while much eastern trade was rejected for insufficient limits. Yarns show moderate activity with about an eighth advance. Egyptian yarns and cloths stay robust despite overall cautious tone.
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Manchester
Dee
India
Calcutta
China
New Brass Company Incorporation and Directors Named
The Oxford Brass Foundry of New Haven has filed articles of incorporation with the secretary of state. Capital stock is 10,000 dollars, divided into 100 dollar shares. Majority of directors are Albert E. Holaday, Simeon P. Jones, and Charles R. Milny. Decided to close. Liverpool Cotton Exchange plans closing on December 23, 25, 26, and January 1.
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NEW Brass Company
Oxford Brass Foundry Company
New Haven
Albert E. Holaday
Simeon P. Jones
Charles R. Milny
Liverpool
Deep
The
Cotton Exchange
Mamie Melando testifies in Molineux murder trial
New York December 11 Mamie Melando of Newark N J testified in the Roland B Molineux murder trial concerning the care of Molineux's rooms The witness described seeing decorated crescent paper in Molineux's bedroom used for medicine sample applications and offered by the prosecution The defense objected claiming unfair adjournment but the judge allowed the witness to proceed
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New York
Roland B. Melineux
Kate J. Adais
Mamie Melando
Newark
N. J
Molineus
Bartow
Kinsley
Ile
Osborne
Cast of Characters in Rose dale or The Rifles Bull at Volis Theatre
The St Joseph’s T. A. dramatic club presents Lester Wallack's Rose dale or The Rifles Bull at Volis Theatre Monday evening. The February cast lists Hilton, Gt, R. P. Robinson. Matthew Leigh, J. W. Galavin. Col Cavendish, May, W. J. Costoble Burnaby Robb, Hannes Miles Meena, A. Maher. Robert, PS Meltor. Farmer Green, Docksey. Corporal Dan, J. Byrnes. Romany Rob, Dy J. Tanwlar. Arthur Mary, LUNE. Les Preney Tiose Leigh. Miss Sadie Hollywooll. Lady Florence Ma. Miss M. Dillon. Lady Adela Gray, Miss Jr. Quinn. Tabatha Stork, Miss M. Dowyer. Primves, Miss Nelle Freney. Sarah Mother Director, M. Carn J. 1, Pitzgeraldy int master of properties T. assistant, WLPP Guilfoile. Miss TE. Frennes, Milligan ry Shige manager, v.
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St Joseph's T. A. Dramatic Club
Lester Wallack
Rosedale
Rifles
Volis Theatre
Hilton
R. P. Robinson
Matthew Leigh
J. W. Galavin
Col Cavendish May
W. J. Costotle
Burnaby Robb
Hannes
Miles Meena
A. Maher
Robert
PS Meltor
Farmer Green
Docksey
Corporal Dan
J. Byrnes
Romany Rob
Dy J. Tanwlar
Arthur Mary
Lune Les Preney
Leigh
Sadie Hollywool
Florence
M. Dillon
Adela Gray
Jr. Quinn
Tabatha Stork
M. Dowyer
Nelle Freney
Sarah Mother
M. Carn
Pitzgeraldy Int Master of Properties
No Water Forces Meriden Churches to Halt Organ Music
Meriden on December 11 faced a water famine forcing about a dozen churches to cancel organ music as authorities blocked power and drinking water. Water Superintendent Miles ordered pumping campaigns starting yesterday to divert water from Kenmere reservoir to supply households, with only about three days of supply left unless more water arrives by midweek.
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Meriden
Tider Water
Mieles
Kenmere
Haere
Naval Prize Money Decision Over Buena Ventura
The United States Supreme Court ruled that the condemnation of the Spanish steamer Buena Ventura was contrary to the president's proclamation, ordering the proceeds from its sale to go to the vessel's owners. The condemnation in The Petro and Guida, also owned by Spaniards, was continued.
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Washington
United Sndies Supreme Court
Buena Ventura
Burglars Enter Home of New London Postmaster
Burglars broke into the residence of postmaster John McGinley in New London on Saturday night and took 275 dollars in cash along with the bank books. The property belonged to Mrs Newton P. Metginley, mother of the postmaster. Police are investigating with no leads yet.
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New London
John McGinley
Newton PP. Metgintey
Supreme Court Denies Los Albra Mining Claim
Washington December 11 The United States Supreme Court ten day confirmed the Court of Claims ruling that the Los Albra Mining Company claim against the Republic of Mexico is unfounded The claim was for about four thousand dollars.
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Washington
United States Supreme Court
Court of Claims
Los Albra Mining Co
Republic of Mexico
Man Found Dead on Park Street Identified by Tattoo
A man found dead on Park Street was identified by a tattoo reading Charles Ayotte. He appeared to be Italian, well dressed, and died from heart disease. No immediate next of kin information available.
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Haven, Dee
Charles Ayotte
Park Street
Old Commander Dead at Washington Home
Commander Wood of the U S Army died of typhoid fever at his Washington residence at five o clock this morning He commanded the gunboat Petrel at the battle of Manila Bay
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Washington
Wood
Petrel
Manila Bay
French Estimate of British Strength
The Figaro publishes an interview with M. Lockvoy former French minister of marine stating the British navy is twice as strong as France and able to oppose simultaneously France and the triple alliance. He says French fleets face twice or thrice their strength and that France must have cables. He notes Britain’s bases of support are connected and the British are ready for war tomorrow with any nation.
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Paris
the Figaro
M. Lockvoy
France
Great Britain
Downey and Globe Sued Over Maloney Attack
Edward L. Maloney, city editor of the Evening Democrat, sued Chris twerp Downey and the Globe Publishing Co. for $5,000 in two suits served in Waterbury. The actions, returnable the first Tuesday in January before the Superior Court, accuse Downey of publishing false and malicious statements about Maloney and seek damages.
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Downey
Edward L. Maloney
Christab. Downey
Globe Labelishing Co
Evening Democrat
Attorey TD. BP. Garnddy
Ube
Chrisinher
Waterbury
New Haven
Eeward L. Loney
Wenan
Inii
Apa
Plaintff
Barbers Barred from Sunday Closures Citywide
City Attorney Webb issues a formal directive to New Haven barbers ordering shops to stay closed on Sundays after December. The move follows a petition signed by about 50 barbers seeking Sunday closure, but lacking consensus among competitors to implement a voluntary agreement.
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Webb
New Haven
Stepi
Aboant
Sune
Waterbury Evening Gathered Local News And Events
A pleasant evening at Howe with Mr and Mrs Michael Carley featured a turkey supper. The local basketball team earned another win defeating Yale decisively. Mrs Griffin of Middletown died of typhoid pneumonia, leaving a husband and daughter-in-law. The Boys' Club exhibit drew crowds with cats, dogs, rats, birds, and more, running late into the night. A Danbury youth caused a minor incident in Waterbury, sparking a small police matter. Judge Burpee travels to New York for the Millionaire Plant case, a Florida railroad and steamship empire dispute led by Mr Plant’s heirs. Branford ties appear in the background.
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Howe
Michael Carley
M.cal
Yale University
John J. Griffy
Gaitin
Middleton
Mine
John Ivan
Ely
Middletown
Griffin Tats
Waterbury
Boys’ Club
Lou
Danbury
Gettine
Blashor
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Seale
Nogster
Hayes and Sullivan
Judge Burpee
Millionaire Plant
New York
Mr Plant
Florida
Branford
Colonel Burpee
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