Proposal to open negotiations with Boers to end war
London dispatch reports The Statist urges Britain to begin talks with Commandant General Botha and General Dewet to end the war. Civil authorities in Cape Town should initiate negotiations to avoid military harshness and possible misperception abroad that Britain cannot terminate the struggle satisfactorily.
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London
Botha
Dewet
Cape Town
Rii-Alfred
South Africa
Bays
J. B. Robinson
Dawet
Legislative Council
Truthful Correspondents Banished From South Africa
A London dispatch reported by The Journal and Advertiser says Lord Roberts announced the capture of 400 men and claims false London newspaper reports about Dewet’s defeat. It asserts Dewet’s capture was falsely claimed and that truthful dispatches were banished from England while guerrilla bands remained.
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South Africa
New York
Journal
London
Lord Roberts
Dewet
Eee
Onde
England
Dewét
Roberts Handover of Command in South Africa
London reported the War Office said Lord Roberts handed over command of British forces in South Africa to Lord Kitchener. Kitchener named lieutenant general with full general rank while in command, as Schweitzer-Reneke garrison relief was announced. In Paris, Senate sympathy for Kruger was adopted. in Idaho, Heitfeld predicted Breck-Daboie elected to the Senate.
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Ford
Roberts Handa
South
Mora
Kruger
Paris
Senate
Krugér
Chamber of Deputies
Dubois
Benator Heitfeld
Idaho
Bred-Daboie
Tita
Dabpig
Spectator views Peking crisis as Chinese victory risk
The Spectator argues the latest Peking developments show a Chinese victory over the allies. It cites Russia and the United States as key factors and warns a small indemnity could cement Chinese gains, while Western powers balk at further costs. The Shanghai Morning Post correspondent notes unchanged conditions and continued arms supplies despite protests.
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Loxney
Dao
the Spectator
Peking
Russia
United States
China
Germany
Great Britain
Europe
Shanghai
Morning Post- Saga
Seymour
Hankow
Nankin
Uprising in Roumania Over Tax on Prune Spirits
Peasant revolt in Moldavia against new prune spirits tax. Military forces reportedly fired on protesters, killing about 20 and capturing numerous others. Local authorities enforce crackdown as unrest spreads.
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Roumania
Roumanis
Brom tablets promise cold relief from nasal congestion
An old newspaper snippet markets native Brom tablets as a remedy for colds and head symptoms. The ad highlights rapid relief and easy dosage, urging readers to try the product for quicker recovery.
Fragmentary Data On 1890s Finances From OCR
Readable portions show monetary figures including amounts around 19 190 001 and 1 004 507 with references to years 1994 and 1890. Missing context prevents precise account description but implies historical financial entries or balances.
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Dijp
Witle Stor
Indemnity Payments Drive Turkish Claim Negotiations
The Turkish government may enter data with U S shipbuilders to pursue indemnity payments under a contested order for a ship built in the United States. State Department power to block is limited and negotiations continue awaiting Turkish concession and exequatur concerns.
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Turkey
United States
State ‘Department
Kato
Norton
Harpoot
Consulate Matter Open Indemnity Claim Against Turkey
Diplomatic circles say Armenian massacre claims may be settled as talks proceed. The Harpoot consulate remains open with a denied exequatur for Dr. Norton. The Kentucky's presence at Smyrna boosts hope for a quick settlement of all outstanding differences.
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Turkey
United States
Harpoot
Thomas H. Norton
Kentucky
Smyrna
Legation
Boat capsizing on Spokane river kills five workers
Spokane Washington dispatch reports a ferry boat capsized while crossing the river with 18 laborers near a Great Northern bridge construction. Five men perished, four others saved or went missing while a rescue skiff vanished below the rapid. The dead include L Sitions a colored man Jack Lovett and two unknown Italians.
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Spokane
Wash
Dee
Torey
Great - Northern
Jack Lovett
Akiff
Ates
Proclamation on War Material Imports Withdrawn
The Shanghai correspondent reports the Japanese consul has withdrawn assent to the proclamation forbidding importation of items used in the man- ufacture of war materials. The move surprises observers and rumors claim China is buying arms while customs officials may allow false declarations under official orders.
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Loxpon
Shanghai
Daily News
Tokio
Contract Likely Cancelled Over Cruiser Build Funds
London reports a Constantinople correspondent of The Standard that the contract for building a cruiser in the United States will likely be cancelled once the Kentucky sails. He cites doubt over securing the necessary funds as the hurdle to continued construction.
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London
Constantinople
The
Standard
United States
Kentucky
City Hall
Paterson
Victims of San Francisco Glass Works Accident Rise
The San Francisco glass works disaster toll has reached eighteen dead and nine more injured. Crowds gather at the morgue as relatives await coroner’s jury inquest before bodies are released.
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San Francisco
Dec
Paymaster Johnson questions Sioux mortality and distribution
Paymaster John son, en route to the Sisseton and Wahpeton reserves in the Dakotas with 150000 in interest money, opposes Commissioner Jones about per capita disbursement of 77 dollars amid rising Sioux consumption-related deaths. An example shows 1954 residents on a reservation suffered 55 deaths last year, mainly from consumption. Cuba's Customs Receipts report for ten months ending October 31 shows War Department data on Cuba customs income.
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Cuba
Washington
Division of Customs and Insular Affairs
The
War Department
Small List of Recess Nominations and Armored Plates Contract
The report notes the president will announce a small list of recess nominations including presidential post offices and post masters whose terms end before January. The Department announces the Carnegie armor plate contract executed today and Bethlehem armor contract expected soon. General MacArthur confirms death sentence for four Lingayen murder convicts from Guardia de Honor to be hanged December 21.
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Cougress
Taite Chudte
Oda
Wasmxeton
Dept
Carnegie Company
Béthlehem
Manna
MacArthur
Lingayen
Guardia de Honor
Cadet Dies After Alleged West Point Hazing At Home
The 21 year old cadet Beebe, recently appointed to West Point, died after alleged hazing at home. Parents accuse upperclassmen of torturous abuse including tobacco sauce poured on the neck red pepper in the eyes hot grease on feet and a knocked out tooth amid ongoing cruel acts.
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Buiston
Dac
Ostear
Boses
Aeing
Bt Ia
Boeke
West Point
Military 2
Beese
Petition to dissolve two Illinois companies for anti trust breach
State's Attorney E. R. Smith filed a bill in Sangamon circuit court to dissolve Holcomb & McGaskey lessees of Capital Electric and A Nessinger Leather Co. Both firms pleaded guilty to violating state anti trust law by failing to confirm connections with any trust and have not paid the court fine.
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Cilitols
Springfield
Ills
E. R. Smith
Sangamon Circuit
Holcomb & McGaskey
Capital Electric, Company
A. Nessinger Leather Company
Secretary of State
Failed in attempts by Burumeron man on wife
Viscent Dodge shot his wife then stabbed her and tried to shoot her with a revolver in her mouth but the gun failed to fire. He fled. The woman survived.
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Burumeron
The Ideal Virtuous Woman Psalm Proverbial Verse
A compact reflection on the virtuous wife drawn from Proverbs 31 highlighting trust, industry, charity, thrift, strength, wisdom, and sacred fear of the Lord. It contrasts inner worth with outward beauty and ends with praise from her family and community.
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Keri
Evangelist Sam Small jailed on swindle charge in Havana
Evengel ist Sam Small is in jail in Havana on a swindling charge. Governor Wood is urged to issue a special pardon as habeas corpus does not take effect in Cuba this month. Samuel Carr is jailed on a similar charge.
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Ender
Havana
Sam Small
Wood
Samuel Carr
Two Disasters in a Week in Kearney Neb
Kearney Nebr Dec 1. The town endures a second disaster this week as a canal pipe burst at the electric light plant after the gas plant fire, wiping out light service and causing about 50000 dollars in losses. The next autumn plan for a Antarctic expedition vessel Discovery progresses. Three drownings on thin ice near Necedah Green Bay and Fond du Lac reported.
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Kearney
Neb
Loxdon
Royal Society
Discovery
Dundes
Milwavkze
Paul Dietrickgan
Necedah
George Schulkowsky
Green Bay
David Ouly
Fond du Lao
Monument to Hobart Named Designer in Paterson
The monument to the late Vice President Hobart has been selected at Paterson New Jersey. The winning design by Philip Martin portrays Hobart standing with a level in hand and leaning forward.
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Hobart
New York
Gq.a
Paterson, Ne
Philip Martin
Guam Residents Reported in Danger of Starvation
Navy telegram from Admiral Remey dated Cavite December 1 reports Guam natives face starvation after drowning of several seafarers. Names Joseph Anderson Jacob Mehaffey George Rubel William Davis Frank Swanson listed among the missing. Governor Ross seeks 45 000 pounds flour 30 000 biscuits 1 000 sugar 20 000 salt pork 20 000 rice. Secretary Long approves supplies to be sent.
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Guam
Washington
Navy Department
Remey
Cavite
Joseph Anderson
Jacob Mehaffey
George Rubel
Ross
Bratas
Long
Report on Cuban War Accounts Hidden From Congress
Expert Hengational report for the war department examines Rathbone and Neely accounts. Secretary Root holds the document, not to be made public unless Congress orders. It alleges large funds diverted to Neely and colleagues and criticizes Heathbone. a paragraph cites Neely’s ties to an Indianapolis lock company and a contract payment.
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WasuMator
Dec
Lawasche
Cuba
War Department
Rathbone
Neely
Secretary Root
Root
Congress
Heathbone
Indianapolis
Oscar Wilde Dies in Paris Latin Quarter Hospital
Paris dispatch reports Oscar Wilde died in an obscure house in the Latin quarter from meningitis. He had lived under the name Man moth at a Rue des Beaux Arts hotel and died at 2 a.m. in the presence of Lord Alfred Douglas after a serious October operation.
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Evening Mail
Paris
Oscar ‘Wilde
Hoe
Lord Alfred Douglass
Prospects for Alaska Railroad Touted from Port Valdez
A Tacoma special reports surveys suggest a railroad may connect Port Valdez Alaska to Eisle City with Burlington Railway officials showing interest. Valdez residents fear improved access to Yukon gold fields and regional communication.
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Port Valdez
Eisle City
Tacoma
the Times
Alaska
Volunteer Corps Forming to Aid the Little Republic
A Manaus dispatch says a volunteer corps is being organized to support the Republic of Acre against Bolivian troops. If Bolivia protests, the expedition could be allowed to take field amid tension with Amazonas authorities.
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Little Republic
Rio Jaxemo
Manaus
Brazil
Republic of Acre
Amazonas
Bolivia
Notable Local Factory Closes in Paterson
A Paterson New Jersey plant of the Rogers locomotive works has shut down permanently. The Chicago Post notes a humorous exchange between a young author and a publisher about inventing fresh plots, contrasting ideas with the dulling effect of conventional storytelling.
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Rogers Locomotive Works
Paterson
N. J
Finly
Peter Dunne
Dooley
Chicago
Aunicipal Council
Speyer
Germany
Henry Villard
Serape
Chicago Post
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