Portrait of Captain Van Sant and family in Winona notice
The article highlights Captain Van Sant’s extensive G A R and military service from the Union army at age seventeen through three years with Company A Ninth Illinois Cavalry. It notes his leadership roles in the Minnesota department and various fraternal orders, his Holland stock ancestry, long-lived Van Sant line, and Gov Elect Van Sant and wife moving to St Paul to stay at the Windsor Hotel.
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St. Paul
Capt. van Sant
van Sant
Witiona
Davenport
Cantaia
Winona
Newton Works
Onder
Hig
Van.Sant
Wimong
Wabasha and
Main
Cathedral of St. Thomas
Grant van Sant
Morris
Frankie Scandrett
Ladies’ Auxiliary
van. Sant
John Goss
Mrs. van Sant
Women’ S Relief Corps
Rock Island
Union Army
Havng
Ninth
Illinois' Cavalry
G.A. R
Minnesota
Knights of Pythias
AY OF
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Generale Oed
Woodmen of America
the Elks
Veteran
Masons
Sons of
Mystic Shrine
van Santis
Knickerbocker
Jacobus van Zandt
Gude Freund
Hudson River
New England
Captain van Sant
Johannis van Zandt
New Jersey
Nicholas van Sant
John Wesley van Sant
le Claire
Iowa
Holland
Elect van Sant
Windsor Hotel
Alger to Defend Army Food Policy in Next Review
The North American Review will publish Russel A. Alger’s defense of General Eagan’s army commissary management and a critique of General Miles amid the embalmed beef inquiry. Alger argues Miles bore responsibility for improper food and condemns Miles' charges as unfounded and harmful to the army’s reputation.
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New York
The
North American Review
Russel A. Alger
Eigan
Miles
Eagan
Shafter
Tampa
Fla
Alger
Cuba
Philippines
Porto Riac
Chinese Envoys and Their Appointed Representatives
The question of who represents the Chinese government in final negotiations arises as five envoys were named. Li Hung Chang and Prince Ching head the delegation with the two Southern viceroys Chan Chi Tong and Lia Kuai, plus the elusive Yung Eu noted. Officials say only Li Hung Chang and Prince Ching presented credentials, though the southern governors are believed to advise and influence acceptance of terms.
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Wasuinaroy
Li Hung -Chang
Prince Ching
Chan Chi
Tong
Lia
Kuai
Aid
Yung
Anil -His
Conger
Li Hung
Chang
Berms
China’s Counter Proposal Unclear to Powers
Washington reports that the Chinese embassy has not received information confirming the emperor Kwong Su’s approval of the powers’ demands. For days, Chinese quarters feared the terms were too harsh to accept, though a diplomatic rumor circulated that a Chinese envoy might agree. Boxers urged attack as American expedition moves to investigate burning of Christians in Progise.
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Washington
Dec
Kwang. Su
Sixth United States Cavalry
Ninth Infantry
Fifthv
Kelly
Theodore Wint
Sixth Cavalry
Diplomatic Hope for Early Acceptance of Peace Terms
State Department has heard nothing from Minister Conger indicating the emperor opposes accepting the peace terms. Officials remain hopeful for an early acceptance as negotiations show potential progress in restraining hostilities.
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State Department
Conger
De Wet’s South Breakthrough Frustrated in South Africa
December 29 report says General De Wet’s bid to penetrate the south failed. He is now believed to be at Senekal with a large commando, holding the countryside between Fecksburg, Senekal, and Winburg.
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Senekal
Careetowwx
de- Awet-B
Senehkal
Fecksburg
Winburg
Kitchener Reappears In Pretoria After Rapid Rail Journey
London dispatch reports General Kitchener returning to Pretoria after a rapid tour along the line of communication. His trip aims to downplay Boer raids in Cape Colony and show early campaign objectives. Knox’s forces clash with Dewet’s Lurghers at Leenwkop as pursuit of the raider continues.
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New Yor
the Tribune
London
Kitchener
Pretoria
DeAdsr
Nasuwnoorr
Cape Colony
Knox
Dewert
Leenwkop
Orange River
Dewet
General Knox Holds Country Between Cadybr and Winburg
Allied forces under General Knox press the Boers from the eastern front, harrying the invaders and driving them toward the Orange River as fighting continues between Cadybr and Winburg.
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General Knox
Cadybr
Winburg
Orange River
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UA Barer & 60'S Department Store
Wreck & Being
W. Third St
Winona,Minn
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Elmer’s
Northwestern Telephone Exchange Company
Russell Scofield
Clara Mason
Red Wing
Iqe
Gov.van Sant
Mrs
AN Santi
Scored
Secretary of War
Keates
Bonce
Paris
United States
Mills
Congress
Santiago
Eyank
Wénatore
Snd
Robert G.evans
Ae Ooldin
Hédde
China's
Walker
Minn
Mercer
Habas
Anil Sofs
Iduder
Dewetis
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