Paucity of Dispatches Raises Anxiety on South Africa War
Lonpon, Dec. 27. Paucity and obscurity of dispatches from South Africa renew anxiety as Cape Colony area seems larger than last December and Lord Kitchener struggles to drive back the invaders. Clements's success near Magliesburg doubtful. Britons retreat from a difficult position. Daily Mail urges more troops to avoid being lulled by censored messages.
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Lonpoy
South Africa
Cape Colony
Lord Kitchener
War Office
Britsatown
Burgheradorp
Brabant
Clements
Magliesburg
Daily Mail
Boer Prisoners at St Helena Hopeful Despite Suffering
A Boston letter describes General Crease visiting over 2,000 Boer prisoners at St Helena. Prisoners sing church songs, cronje is ill, most wear beards, and they decline to sign allegiance to England. Scurvy from vegetable shortages is reported.
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St. Helena
Boston
George Gardiner
South Africa
General Crease
Cronje
England
St Helena
Burghers in Proclamation for Surrender Terms
Johannesburg dispatch reports Lord Kitchener issuing a Pretoria dated proclamation offering burghers who surrender safe living with their families in the government laager until guerrilla activity ends. It promises protection and payment for property or stock requisitioned by military authorities.
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Loskoon
Kitchener
Johannesburg
Pretoria
New Zealand
Yeomanry Surrenders After Boers Encounter near Oaks
A squadron of British Yeomanry trailing the Boers from Britstown is reported entrapped at Oaks Town. Several casualties are said to have occurred and the remaining force was captured. General Kitchener has left Naupoort and moved north. The rapid troop concentration reflects his personal energy amid district unrest.
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Oaks
Britstown
Kitchener
Nauuwpoort
Boers Capture Wagons Carrying Methuen Christmas Luxuries
Transvaal dispatch reports two wagons with Christmas luxuries bound for Lord Methuen's camp were captured by Boer forces on December 27.
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Methuen
Zeerust
Transvaal
Lord Methuen
Indian Policeman Seizes Whisky Bundles in Ardmore Raid
A dispatch from Ardmore reports Indian policeman Willifra raided the express office and confiscated 26 jugs of whisky marked as Christmas presents from Texas. He then raided again and destroyed more jugs, declaring Ardmore would have a dry Christmas and claiming to keep his word. The express company will seek action from the interior department.
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Ardmore
I. T. Wionira
Kan
the Express Company
Interior Department
Invitations to Emperor William and Prince to attend cap races
The Daily Express notes The New York Yacht Club will invite Emperor William and the Prince of Wales to witness the cup races. President McKinley may attend. Sir Thomas Lipton says the Prince’s acceptance is within the realm of possibility.
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Albert Edward
Beethe
Reene Lonpox
New York Yacht Club
Daily
Express
Uill
William
Prince of Wales
MgcKinley
Thomas Lipton
Expresm
Baldwin Wins Purchase and Naming in Arctic Venture
London dispatch reports Evelyin Bald e win, an Arctic explorer, arranging Baldwin Zeizler exve for a venture. The fragmentary notice indicates a purchase of two whales named for a northern expedition.
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Baldwin
Iter America
London
Rival bids clash over whaling fleet in Antarctic dispute
The article notes competing interests for the Haat vessel amid a British bid and American resistance. An Antarctic expedition seeks a substitute ship, while agents press to secure the Hiquiman as an alternative.
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Dition
America
Antarctic Expedtion
Pettigrew Signals Filibuster Over Shipping Bill Tactics
South Dakota Senator Pettigrew declares opposition to the shipping bill and threatens to fight every related measure. He says an extra session could be called to push or block bills, and notes his term ends March 4 with colleagues Allen and Butler.
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Hanie
South Dakota
Congress
Aga
Harua
Alien
Butler
Leprosy in Luzon Thirty Thousand Cases Reported
In the Philippines 30 000 lepers are sought to be isolated to curb spread. A government board of health with Surgeon L Edie as president reports a commission to select islands for segregation. Edie notes leprosy arrived in 1638 aboard a ship sent by the Japanese emperor.
Not A Car Moves Strike of Scranton Motormen Continues
Scranton Pennsylvania December 27 The fourth day of the strike of the motormen and conductors of the Scranton Railway company shows the tie up to be as complete as on the first day. There is not a car in operation carrying passengers and only trips to suburban places are made to deliver mails. These cars are handled by the company superintendents. The strikers have a picket force organized and every suspect reaching town over any of the stem roads is questioned. The company has imported nearly 200 men from New York Brooklyn and Syracuse but few remain.
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Scranton
Scranton Railway Company
New York
Brooklyn
Syracuse
Cuban Constitution Seeks Unitary Government With Restricted Suffrage
Havana reports the Cuban constitutional convention divides into sections to draft a constitution favoring a military style government with limited suffrage. Leaders aim to complete by January 15 and present the results to Congress on February 1 amid bitter secret debates.
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Havana
United States Congress
West Point Hazing Inquiry Resumes After Recess
At Wiss Point New York December 27 the military court of inquiry reopened amid anxious cadets. Twelve witnesses from the present first class were examined by Generals Brooke Bates and Claus, each denying any conversations about withholding testimony and saying they wanted full disclosure.
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Wiss Point
N. Y
Military’ Court of Inquiry
West Point Military Academy
Generis” Brooke
Bates
Claus
Farmer
Breth
Iowa Teachers Meet at Des Moines Convention
About one thousand educators attend the fourth annual session of the Iowa State Teachers Association in Des Moines. The day centers on round table discussions by eleven divisions addressing common problems. Professors Cosgrove and Harper present talks on studies sequence and the trend of popular education.
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Des Moines
Iowa State Eachers’ Association
Gaociery
B. Cosgrove
Cedar Fally
W. R. Harper
Chicago
Apaches on the War Path Reported in Chihuahua
A Chihuahua capital report says Apaches have risen in that state and residents of Grannan and Granty have organized to resist. Indians are said to lurk in the mountains, robbing isolated ranches and stealing cattle. The force is described as a portion of the tribe that escaped from a White waiver area.
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A.T
Chihuahua
Mex
Grannan
Granty
ReformsandCrises Stir in China and Boxer Uprising
Paris dispatches from December 27 report Mr. Conger hopeful for a settlement in China while envoys refuse to recognize the Empress Dowager officially. Li Hung Chang shows slight improvement as Senor de Colgan notes a possible yearlong extension of the joint note. In Peking action, French General Balloud's detachment defeats Chinese regulars and Boxers at Thi-Toheou, burning the village and its surroundings with a thousand Chinese casualties. Christian Chinese families suffer maltreatment.
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Tenpox
Conger
Morning Post
Crisia
China
Senor Dé Colgan
Ballaud
United States Minister Confirms Joint Note Presentation
Cable from Beijing dated December 24 reports Prince Ching and Li Hang Chang presented credentials to diplomatic reps. Li was ill and absent. The note states occupation of Chili and Peking may continue until terms are met, but the U.S. is not bound. U.S. occupancy is terminated militarily with no plan to renew. Other powers may face issues securing indemnity guarantees.
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United States
Washington
State Department
Conger
Peking
Prince Ching
Ching
Li Hang Chang
Chili
Controversy Settled as Marines Enter Forbidden City
Washington December 27 Brigadier General Heywood forwards Captain Longs letter stating American marines were the first to enter the Forbidden City in China. The note ends debate over which nation first breached the sacred precincts, with Americans now claimed to be first on the ground.
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Washinatox
Heywood
Marine Corps
Navy Department
Charles D. _Long
China
Forbidden City
Sheng to Assist in Negotiations at Peking
Dispatches to The Times report Sheng is appointed to travel to Peking to aid in negotiations, noting Shanghai is described as deserted as the move proceeds.
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Sheng
Peking
Lospow
Shanghai
the Times
Governor Roosevelt Denies Rockefeller Extradition Request
Governor Sayers asked Governor Roosevelt of New York to extradite John D. Rockefeller and other Standard Oil figures to face Texas anti trust charges in McLennan County. Roosevelt refused unless it is conclusively shown the fugitives were in Texas at the time of the alleged crime.
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Roosevelt
Texas
Wilcox Breaks Mileage Claim Record for Hawaii Delegate
Washington December 27 Robert H Wilcox Hawaii delegate to the house received a mileage claim of 1000 dollars the largest ever paid promptly by the sergeant at arms The rate is 20 cents per mile with Honolulu to Washington about 5000 miles and Wilcox also draws 1000 dollars for the return trip
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Robert H. Wilcox
House of Representatives
Hawaiian Islands
Hig
Hénolulu
Wilcox
Convention of believers awaits second coming signs
About thirty people from various states gather in Tan City for a convention to watch for what they believe to be the second coming of Christ. They plan to remain in session until January 8 and to observe religious vigils and prayers to prepare for the event.
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United States
Seasion
Berchris
Kidnapped Boy Involving Ex Attorney General Miller Family
Indianapolis police pursue the wife of Samuel D. Miller, son of W H. Miller, in a sensational kidnapping. They vanished with the couple’s young son after a staged drive, with the pair possibly heading to New York. Authorities chase across the state, fearing they remain hidden or have fled.
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Indianapolis
United States
Miller
Samuel D. Miller
W H. Miller
New York
Samuel Miller
West
Duluth Land Office Leads Nation in Receipts for 1900
Duluth records the highest receipts among U S land offices for the year ending June 30 1900 totaling 176 108 dollars. Only Devil's Lake North Dakota district comes close with 175 149 dollars. The report highlights rapid settlement of Northern Minnesota and rising land value for farming and timber. District counties include Cook Aitkin Lake Itasca Carlton and St Louis.
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Duluth
General Land Office
United States
Devila Lake
Minnesota
Cook
Aitkin, Lake
Itasca
Carlton
St. Louis
Annual Jeffersonian Club Banquet in Lincoln
The Jeffersonian club of Lincoln, Nebraska held its annual banquet at the Lincoln hotel drawing nearly 300 leaders from Democratic and Populist ranks and from other states. W. J. Bryan made his first public appearance since the election and received warm, spontaneous applause from the audience.
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Jeffersonian Club
Lincoln
Neb
Sancoty
Jeffersonian Club of
Lincoln Hotel
Nebraske
W. J. Bryan
Cleveland Says He Did Not Vote for McKinley
Atlanta telegram reply publishes an autograph letter from former President Cleveland stating he did not vote for President McKinley in the last election. The controversy arose from claims by one Atlanta newspaper that Cleveland supported McKinley.
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McKinley
Atlanta
Atta
Cleveland
Atlanta Journal
Actress Della Fox Marries John Levy in New York
Report states actress Della Fox wed John Levy of New York on Wednesday. The item mixes unrelated notes including student arrests in St Petersburg, a glass industry price change, and a rumor about pianist Ignace Paderewski, followed by a cough remedy advertisement.
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Della Fox
John Levy
New York
St. Petersburg
Propas
Independent
Will
Paris
United States
M. Ignace Padorewski
France
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