British Booths at Modder River Battle Deepens Crisis
Despatches from London report heavy British losses as Gen. Methuen presses Boers near Modder River. Twelve thousand Boers hold the line with fierce rifle fire, while Major General Wanhope is killed and 41 British prisoners are captured. Cabinet crisis rumors swirl in Cape Town over ministerial loyalty disclosures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Methuen
Wanhope
Pretoria
Methen
Modder River
Cape Town
Milner
State Education Chief Lines Up County School Boards
State Superintendent Mebane discusses Attorney General rulings on county school boards. Old boards may be recognized where they request, new boards if old boards refuse. De facto board acts remain valid. county superintendents chosen by the de facto board are legal. Township trustees and district committees remain unaffected. Certificates issued by the de facto superintendent are valid for one year. The system will continue with these caveats once facts are known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mebane
Supreme Court
Taylor inaugurated as Kentucky governor amid parade crowds
In Frankfort on December 12, Taylor was sworn in by Chief Justice Hazleberg at the state house. A gubernatorial inauguration parade drew large crowds while notice of contest was served on Republican state officers except governor and lieutenant governor. It remains unclear if Goebel will contest Taylor's seat before the General Assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
Taylor
Hazleberg
State House
Goebel
General Assembly
Widow of Ex-Governor Holt Dies Suddenly in North Carolina
Louise Holt widow of ex-Governor Thomas M. Holt died at age 63 after a sudden illness at her Haw River area home. She is survived by one son and three daughters. Funeral and burial occurred in Graham cemetery on Monday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
N. C
Louise Holt
Thomas M. Holt
Haw River
Graham Cemetery
Jim Crow Rooms Create Separate Waiting Areas
In New Bern on December 13, the Atlantic and North Carolina Railroad uses a separate car law style division at the station. A large sign marks "For White People" and another directs to a room labeled "For Colored People" as management enforces segregation in passenger waiting spaces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Bern
Atlantic and North Carolina Railroad
Preachers Assigned for Next Year in North Carolina Conference
The North Carolina Conference closes with Bishop Hendrix ordaining deacons J H McCracken B E Stanfeld J C Humble J M Benson N C Yearby J H Garris S E Mercer Charles W Ray G B Starling and elders H A Humble Y E Wright R L Davis D B Parker Rufus Bradley E W Fox. Presiding elders listed and Washington District assignments include Washington Station LL Nash Washington Circuit Y E Wright Aurora W V Everton Swan Quarter G D Moses Mattamuskeet G Johnson and Wilson Station J B Hurley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
N. C
North Carolina
Christ
Hendrix
J H McCracken
B E Stanfeld
J C Humble
J M Benson
N C Yearby
J H Garris
S E Mercer
Charles W Ray
G B Starling
Jesse A Cunninggim
Nathan A. Hooker
Thomas B Reeks
Robert P Troy
L . Holden
Peter L Herman
John T Abernethy
E. A. Yates
W. H. Branson
New Bern
John C. Kilgo
D. D
Trinity College
W H Moore
R A Willis
H A Humble
Y E Wright
R L Davis
D B Parker
Rufus Bradley
E W Fox
Batts
Raleigh
T Gibbs
Durham
A Yates
Fayetteville
R Hall
Rockingham
H Moore
Wilmington
F Bumpass
S Rowe
Elizabeth City
A Wills
Warrenton
Wright
Aurora
Everton
Swan Quarter
D Moses
No Organized Rebellion in the Philippines Yet Robber Bands Infiltrate
Manila dispatch reports Major March destroyed Aguinaldo's bodyguard and liberated 575 Spanish prisoners including 150 friars. Gen. Gregorio del Pilar slain and Gen Concepcion captured. American losses two killed and nine wounded. Lepanto province cleared. Aguinaldo a fugitive in the mountains. Washington dispatch says rebels dispersed, no concentrated force, Aguinaldo at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gregorio del Pilar
Concepcion
Major March
Lepanto
Aguinaldo
Washington
tGen. Otis
Philippines
General Wood Selected as Cuba Military Governor
Washington December 13 official announcement to name General Wood as military governor of Cuba succeeding Brooke who returns to the United States and will assume the post shortly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
General Wood
Cuba
Brooke
United States
Engineer and Fireman Killed in Pennsylvania Freight Wreck
In New York on December 12 a west bound freight derailed near Monmouth Junction, blocking the east bound track. The east bound freight collided with the wreck, badly damaging its engine. Engineer Steigher and fireman Hencker were killed, with Brakeman Zogbaum injured as a third freight crashed into the wreckage. The line was blocked for hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pennsylvania Railroad
Monmouth Junction
Steigher
Hencker
Zogbaum
Roberts Case Burden of Proof on Jurisdiction Ruled
Washington December 13 A brief secret session of the house special committee ends with the overruled demurrer on jurisdiction as Schroeder of Utah begins witness examination. C M Owen testifies about Roberts polygamous wives. House debate on the currency bill continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Special Committee
Roberts
Schroeder
Utah
C. M. Owen
Raleigh Wins Bid for 1909 Democratic State Convention
In Raleigh on December 12 the Democratic State Executive Committee chose Raleigh to host the 1909 State Convention, April 11, with 24 votes to 17. Discussion covered campaign literature, a possible primary for U S Senator, delaying Congressional conventions until after August, and a note on a wood coal trust in Greenville causing consumer displeasure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
N. C
Greensboro
Simmons
Men
United States
Democratic Convention
Holiday Recess Likely Dec 21 to Jan 3, Congress
Washington reports the holiday recess of Congress will run from December 21 to January 3 though no formal action has been taken. Senator Morgan plans an early vote on resolutions aimed at checking trusts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Morgan
Also Mentioned on This Page
Aners
Cape
Buller
Colenso
Dur- Dan
Cape Colony Intrigues
In Goes
Holt
J. B. Hurley
Wilson
Mattamuskeet
G Johnson
Fairfield
M Terret
Greenville
M Watson
Ayden
D Betts
Grimesland
Vanceboro
Bruton
Bethel
Jamesville
Towe Tarboro Station
H B Anderson
Conetoe Circuit
R R Grant
South Edgecombe
C L Reed
Rocky Mount Station
R J Moor
South Rocky Mount
Marvin Chapel
Nashville
A Humble
Springhope
Joyner
Wilson Station
Hurley
Fremont
McCall
Portsmouth
Ocracoke
H Black
R. Hall
Edenton Street
G. F. Smith
G T Adams
Central Methodist
Raleigh Christian Advocate
W C Norman
Trinity Church
Tyer
Main Street
Carr Creek
Granson
Kinston
H Tuttle
Edenton
Destrone
Aguizalde
Manila
Wood
Pennsylvania
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!