Fighting at Modder River Pursuit and News From Front
Reported heavy fighting near Modder River with British and Boers in contact in multiple directions. Cape Colony strength estimated at about 15,000. Mafeking relief forces reach Garres fort, Rhodesians repair rail line as they advance. Baden-Powell forced to cut rations, water scarce yet ample.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Colony
Tugela River
Modder River
Cronje
French
Arundel
Eres
Colesberg
Vasalkep
Great Britain
Orange River
Mafeking
Garrares Fort
Baden-Powell
Woman Fatally Burns Trying to Save Child in Salem
Mrs Malvina Pelletier of Castle Hill Salem was fatally burned this morning while trying to save a child that had dropped a lighted lamp. The lamp exploded and her clothing caught fire. Neighbors and a physician arrived, but she died from her injuries. The child escaped unharmed. the fire caused little damage to the house. Mrs Pelletier was 50 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Mass
Malvina Pelletier
Castle Hill
T House
Pelletier
Connecticut Sons of the Revolution elect officers in New Haven
At the annual meeting in New Haven Connecticut officers were elected for the Sons of the Revolution including President Morgan G. Bulkeley of Hartford and Vice President Daniel I. Morgan of Bridgeport with Rev H M Wayne as secretary and W H Wessels of Litchfield as treasurer. A board of eight directors and five delegates to the national convention were also chosen. The Society of the War of 1812 met with them and elected the same officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sons OF Revolution
New Haven
Sons of the Revolution of
Connecticut
Morgan G. Bulkeley
Hartford
Daniel I. Morgan
Bridegport
H. M. Wayne
W H. Wessels
Litchfield
W P. Andrews
Guilford
I. ®. Sanford
Society of the War of 1812
Sons of the Revolution
Woman as a preacher to be ordained in Chicago
Mrs Thomas wife of Rev Dr H W Thomas will be recognized as a preacher by the congress of religions at Sinai temple this evening. She will be ordained at the People's church next Sunday and then take her pulpit regularly in Chicago and beyond after the ceremony. Clergy leaders at the congress agreed to the ordination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Thomas
H. W. Thomas
Congress of Religions
Sinai Temple
People's Church
Gale on Lake Erie hits 50 mph winds
Cleveland O Dec 12 One of the heaviest gales of the year prevailed on Lake Erie today with winds from the southwest at 50 miles an hour. Very few vessels ventured out since last evening as weather warnings were issued and telegraph and telephone lines were prostrated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Erie
Cleveland
Othe Weather Bureau
New Railroad President Named in Helena
Major John J Bierner of the Arkansas Midland was elected president succeeding A J Johnson of Oberlin Ohio. The report notes a fatality on the fifth of the month aboard the D B Q railroad with J B Johnson, brother of the deceased, mentioned as selected vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Ark
John J .Bierner
Arkansas Midland Rail R
A. J. Johnson
Oberlin
Ohio
J.B. Johnson
Hough Goes On Trial In Conn Murder Case
Five jurors accepted in Middletown as Joseph O. Hough faces first degree murder charges in the killing of Harry Chadwick near Chester on July 16. Prosecutors allege Chadwick was slain after being involved with a woman Chadwick was courting, with his body later found in the Connecticut river weighted by his bicycle. The panel of 71 jurors had been exhausted when the court adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Conn
Joseph O. Hough
Wheeler
Harry Chadwick
Chester
Hough
Chadwick
Connecticut River
Freight Wreck Kills Five in New Jersey Line
A severe freight wreck on the Pennsylvania Road between Plainsboro and Princeton New Jersey early today killed engineer Speigler and fireman Hennicker and fatally injured brakeman Zagbaum with about 30 cars wrecked. A west bound freight led the pileup, then an east bound train crashed into the wreckage delaying passenger service. Zagbaum died later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Plainsboro
Princeton
N. J
Speigler
Henicker
Zagbaum
Zaghaum
Reese Released From Jail In Fort Scott
John P. Reese national executive comr an of the United Mine Workers was held for contempt in a federal court in Fort Scott Kansas. He was freed yesterday under a habeas corpus writ issued in St Louis by Judge Thayer. Bonds of 3000 dollars were provided by Topeka bankers. Reese returned to the coal fields stating he would continue his pursuit of his legal course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Scott
Kans
T John P. Reese
United Mine Worker
St Louis
Thayer
Topeka
Reese
Connecticut regimental officers examined for commissions
Brigadier General Frost Colonel Cone and Major Fitch of the Fourth regiment led a state examining board that tested Connecticut regimental officers seeking commissions in New Haven. Examinations ran from 9 a m to 6 p m yesterday. results to be announced soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frost
Cone
Fitch
New Havel
State
Connecticut
M. A. Reynolds
Tilson
Co 7
Fitzpatrick
Wood
Olympia Sailors Smothered in Gas Poisoning
Two U S Olympia sailors were found unconscious from gas poisoning in a West End hotel in Boston. One died and the other is not expected to recover. The victims registered as J Barrett and N Peterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
U. S. S. Olympia
West End
J. Barrett
N. Peterson
Not Classified As Game In A Colored Market Scene
A narrative scene follows a ble colored man and a boy returning from market. The man muses on how luck and price influence buying power, noting folks pay high sums for turkey and luxury birds while rent and quails are similarly costly. He hints at hidden luck and social contrast in everyday commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Alliance Resolution Denounces England and Back South Africans
A mass meeting in Omaha adopted resolutions supporting the Boers in their war with England and protesting any U S alliances or courtesies to Britain. Edward Mason urged sympathy for the Transvaal in the Senate mission, defending Boer liberty under Monroe doctrine. Senator Lodge urged caution, sending the resolution to foreign relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Neb
England
Poynter
C. M. Hitchcock
United States
Great Britain
Amenda
Washington
Mason
Transvaal
Senate
Foreign Relations Committee
Lodge
Mass
Frye
Platt
Rep. Conn
Connecticut
Congress
Cockrell
Dem. Mo
Pettus
Alabama
Gallinger
Committee On
Hoar
Pension Committee
Pettigrew
Rep. S. D
Secretary of War
Merriam
Voeur d'Alene
Chandler
Spain
Cuba
Mr Mason
Glidstone
Africa
Committee On Foreign Relations
Nolled cases in New Britain police court
The cases of Arthur Fuller and Edward Watrons, charged with administering a poisonous drug to three colored women, were nolled. Herbert Althiser pleaded guilty and was sentenced to six months in jail and to pay a fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Britain
Arthur Fuller
Edward Watrons
Herbert Althiser
New Pension Fund to Be Adopted by Pennsylvania Railroads
Philadelphia December reports the Pennsylvania Railroad near completion of a pension plan for its eastern system. Pensioners will receive a percentage of their salary from the last ten years, with about 1,000 employees set to retire January 1. Western system adoption and details on pension amounts remain under guard, but benefits may extend there later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pittsburg
Erie
Crocker Denies Resigning From Southern Pacific Board
George Crocker, second vice-president, returns from New York denying resignation from the Southern Pacific board. He says Crocker interests still represent the company and the Speyer syndicate has bought Crocker stock but not paid in full. Negotiations are concluded with price agreed, cash not yet paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speyer
Southern Pacific
San Francisco
Dee
George Crocker
Southern Pacific Company
New
Crocker
7. W. Mackay
D. O. Mills
Russell J. Wilson
C. G. Lathrop
Speyer Syndicate
New York
Berlin
Frankfort
G. P. Huntington
Flantington
Railroad Corporation
Speyers
Stanford
Pacific Improvement Co
New Haven Good Roads Law Accelerates Town Aid
New Haven reports show the good roads statute has spurred rapid town applications. Of 168 towns, 115 filed for state aid within six weeks, with about 319000 of the 300000 two year appropriation already used. Total spending, including town funds, nears 433060 and overall impact supports 500 miles of road improvements nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
McDona
HOW IT LOOKS AT LUZON General Otis Reports Operations
Washington reports General Otis describes Luzon actions with insurgents scattered in Bulacan and pursued in the mountains. Casualties total about ten for our side and around a hundred on the insurgent side. Subic Bay area secured, Marines hold a naval station, and no large force remains north of Manila. Southern Luzon shows limited resistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Otis
Washington
War Department
Luzon
Bulacan
Subeg Bay
Manila
Boston Voters Cast Heavy Ballots Amid Major City Elections
Boston voters faced a tight municipal election with Gen Patrici A Collins favored by Democrats and Ex Mayor Hart backed by Republicans. About 120000 ballots were distributed, the largest in city history, as district aldermen and other city posts were decided along with Tremont street track relaying and a city wide eight hour day issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. A. Collins
Bay State
Boston
John R. Murphy
Patrici A. Collins
Thomas N. Hart
Tremont Street
Scully Square
Boylston Street
General Collins
Hart
Socialist Democrats
Social Labor
Beattie Will Admitted to Probate in Guilford
The will of the late John Beattie involving an estate over 100000 was admitted to probate today by Judge Post in Guilford. Mrs Sullivan of Newport, a divorced wife of the deceased, had objected but her counsel withdrew objections after contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Beattie
Guilford
John Beattie
Sullivan
Newport
Policeman Injured After Saloon Fire in Dartford
Policeman James F Havens was badly injured at Michael Cliffords saloon when the floor collapsed. He fell eight feet to the cellar and suffered a severe head gash while trying to prevent theft. Lieut Brumbys condition remained unchanged after night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dartford
Dee
James F. Havens
Michael Clifford
Expelled patron contemplates lawsuit over theater ejectment
A dispute follows the removal of George Toucey and three companions from Jacques Opera House after boisterous conduct during a performance. Toucey says he may sue if denied future admission, while managers seek an amicable settlement. police records unmentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacques’ Theater
George
Toucey
Cherry Street
L. H. Toucey Plumbing Company
Jacques
Opera House
Jacques Opera House
Pol’s
Toncey
Democrat
Parsons
Jacques Aid
District Court Sums, Trials in City Case
The criminal side opened at 10 am with Judge Cowell presiding. Prosecutions settled against Joseph Zorski and Leonard Gutawska. Patrick Dillon’s non support case noll ed. Michael Fitzgerald found guilty of assaulting Bartholomew Griffin after a Tallwin street saloon incident on Oct 28. Witness Bridget Sullivan testified. Fitzgerald to pay fines plus costs. William Woods and the Kramers faced breach of peace and assault charges. Woods convicted on both counts and appealed. bench warrant issued for the Kramers as the case proceeded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cowell
Bronson
Joseph Zorski
Leonard Gutawska
Patrick Dillon
William P. Spring
Nansupport
Alphonso Spring
Michael Fitzgerald
Bartholomew Griffin
Fitzgerald
New Haven
Dunham
Kennedy
Tallwin Street
Griffin
Bridget Sullivan
Ridge Street
Michael Witherald
Kenedy
William and
Charles Kramer
William Woods
T. F. Carmody
Woods
Kramers
George Lowe
K Kramers
Lowe
Hansdorph
Vine and
Cherry Streets
Vine Street
William Kramer
FUNSTON FIGHTS BACK WILL SEEK COURT ACTION
Brigadier General Funston arrived on the transport Tulsas with aide Burton Mitchell. He said he would not back down from controversy over remarks about Kansas troops and American soldiers and would bring the dispute to court after returning from Manila. The bubonic plague scare at Kobe is reported stamped out. Transports Hancock City of Pueblo and others arrived or left Manila amid storms. several ships resumed voyages and steamers faced severe weather. Port Stevens Lennox carried horses and mules. Duke of Fife St Paul Ohio Indiana in port for coal. President Dole reported to Melvin regarding Damon’s resignation and a constitutional clause affecting cabinet ministers absent 60 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Hong Kong
Yokohama
Honolulu
Kobe
Congress
Tivriges
Garuuao
Joe Monetatn
Toreneli
Manila
Seattle
Port Stevens
Lennox
Hancock
City of
Pueblo
Duke of Fife
St Paul
Ohio
Indiana
Funston
Burton J. Mitchell
Tulsas
Fanston
America
Kansas
Samirit T
Dole
Meltini
Finance Damon
Relief Committee Appeals for Mine Families Losses
Carbonade Wish December relief committee issues a public appeal for subscriptions to aid families of seven mine disaster victims found after a Friday explosion. The remains identified include Paul Curtiss Adam Paval John Folta Ewil Hainat Jacob Lande Ben Zedlar Sr and Evan Richards. A watchman notes a large cave-in as the probable cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbonade
Wish
Dee 12
Inturday
Paul Curtiss
Adam Paval
John Folta
Ewil Hainat
Jacob Lande
Ben Zedlar
Evan Richards
Unseasonably Warm at Saratoga and Bridgeport Legal Settlements
The Saratoga thermometer at 7 am read 66 degrees, a record for early December with little snow and poor sleighing, while Bridgeport reports the last two damage lawsuits from the Peck Mill bridge disaster being settled out of court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga
N. Y
Bridgeport
Dee
Shelton Street Railway Company
Peck Mill Bridge
Transport Benton Grange Ashore Near Las Palmas
The British transport Benton Grange carrying war ammunition ran aground outside Las Palmas harbor and is taking on water as authorities monitor the situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Las Palmas
Canary Islands
Benton Grange
National Park Planned for Cheatham Hill Site
Dan McCook's brigade of the Federal Army in the Civil War has purchased Cheatham's Hill south of Chickamauga. The site will be preserved as a national park. In Hartford, Stephen D. Crane was found dead in his cigar store from heart disease after several days missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Dee
Dan McCook
Cheatham's Hill
Chickamauga
Hartford
Stephen D. Crane
Funeral and sports notes from city church events
The funeral of Maltime Courte manche was held at St Ann's church with a mass by Rev Father Bourret. Remains went to Spencer, Ma for burial. Altar boys from St Thomas dispute a score report from a Limmacnuls Convention game 11 to 5, insisting it was 5 to 5 and seeking another chance. The funeral of Mrs Jennie White occurred at Easton avenue residence with a 9 o'clock requiem mass at St Thomas'. Bearers listed and floral tributes noted. Remains sent to Bristol Burial under undertaker Maleville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maltime Courtemanche
St Ann's Church
Father Bourret
Spencer, Ma
St Thomas Church
Down Town
Jennie White
Easton Avenue
St Thomas’ Church
Father Crowley
James Fahan
Michael Drum
Dennis Taviean
Henry Baker
Edward Gahan
Joseph Hayden
Masons’ and Bricklayers’ Union
Catholic Women’s Association
Nellie Hunt
John ‘Carrol
Bristol
Maleville
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Dec
NEW Railroad President
Ilas
Olympia
Roberts
Railroad Pension Fund
Beverly
Wost
Lowell
Chicopee
Melrose
Cambridge
Chelsea
Everett
Holyoke
Lynn
Medford
Newburyport
Newton
Somerville
Woburn
Worcester
Lieut Brumby
Young Toucey
Fitzgerald-Griffin
William F
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