From Vienna to Cape: Moslem excesses and Boer invasion news
Dispatches report 200 Christians killed in central Turkey. British mediation talks proceed with withheld details. U S stance opposes Cuba debt claim to Porto Rico. Penny mint output rises as demand strains coins. A Boise miner shoots his daughter mistaken for a thief. she fled with a lover. Memphis cotton exchange expands focus to cotton seed and products. New Orleans briefs set up a seed committee. Waldersee assigns Pekin districts for allied supervision as winter tightens. Transvaal reports 3000 Republicans in Cape Colony. DeWet's forces near Ladysmith. war office cautions on invasion coverage.
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State Department
United States
Porto Rico
Cuba
Philadelphia Press
Henry K. Boyer
Philadelphia Mint
Washington
West
Boise
Idaho
Porcupine
John Sheehan
John Scott
Sheehan
Scott
Memphis
Tenn
New York
Memphis Cotton Exchange
New Orleans
Paris
Count von Waldersee
Pekin
Tshang-Tshang
Naku-Krin
Ho Si Wu
Shan Si
Transvaal
Cape Colony
Knox
DeWet
Ladysmith
Clements
Delarey
London
War Office
Lord Kitchener
Boers Backed By Dutch in Cape Colony Alarm
Reports in The Daily Mail describe private telegrams from London noting ominous Cape Colony conditions. Invading Boers reportedly receive Dutch help while British forces lack sufficient troops to halt a broader military spread. Government moves to supply Lord Kitchener with horses and mules.
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Daily Mail
London
Cape Colony
Lord Kitchener
Enquirer Next Issue Delayed to Saturday Following Christmas
The Enquirer will not publish next Wednesday. the next issue appears Saturday. The Hay-Pauncefote treaty passes the Senate 55 to 18 but Britain may reject it in current form. The ship subsidy bill likely to pass, with pressure from Senator Hanna. Cleveland’s past veto of popular bills noted by The State. The City of Columbia described as a square four miles in area. Enquirer showcases new white paper stock for next year print.
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Senate
Great Britain
Senator Hanna
Cleveland
Enquirer
The Christmas Number of The Youth's Companion
The Christmas number of The Youths Companion comes with a 16 page issue plus cover and a 1901 calendar for subscribers. It costs 1.75 dollars yearly and is published in Boston. Congress forms a committee to probe Cadet Oscar Booz’s Bristol death amid hazing at West Point as testimonies question brutality levels. A correspondent quotes ex President Cleveland on Democratic principles and party rehabilitation. Bryan responds that Cleveland must define first principles before commenting.
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Boston
Mass
Congress
Oscar Booz
Bristol
West Point
Booz
Army
Congressional Committee
The
Atlanta Journal
Cleveland
Journal
Atlanta Daily News
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Daily Papers
Saturday Evening Post
Senate
Rank and file voice and Venezuela asphalt row
Discussion notes the rank and file in politics may speak up as issues arise. A Cartelegram reports a major dispute in Venezuela between rival American asphalt interests over a lake island near the coast. The National Asphalt Company of New York faces challenges as President Castro cancels part of its concession, prompting international tensions and a U S protection request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Caraccas
Venezuela
National Asphalt Company
New York
Castro
National Company
United States
Boer War Shifts Tone as Dutch Rally for Liberty Appears Possible
The article notes renewed astonishment at Transvaal developments and suggests the Boers may win favorable terms or liberty, despite British superiority. It highlights Boers' morale, support from locals, and supply access, contrasting with British reliance on native hostility.
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Transvaal
Kidnappers hold Edward Cudahy Jr in Omaha bargain
An Omaha dispatch reports Edward Cudahy Jr., 15, is in the hands of kidnappers who demand 25 000 dollars for his return. Other items note volunteers re enlistment likely, Wood summons to Cuba, Chile funding for Pan American expo, a British ship gambling plan, stock seat price record, Nicaragua canal stance, cotton yield, and Porto Rico Philippines status case.
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Omaha
Nebraska
Edward
Edward Cudahy
Packer
Manila
Wood
Marshall K. Nelson
Lawton
Cuba
Chili
Buffalo
New York
New York Stock Exchange
Russia
Nicaragua Canal
United States
Texas Agricultural Department
Hay
Senate
Oklahoma
Arizona
New Mexico
Congress
Southern Hoseby Spinning Association
Charlotte
W. L. Scrugges
Atlanta
South Carolina Faces Redistricting After Apportionment Act
The Columbia Record reports it is nearly certain South Carolina will lose one congressman under the new apportionment act. State legislators must redraw districts, but the plan hinges on Congress, and a Latimer Senate bid could affect the map. The piece notes districts will be more natural in shape and highlights the chance of six House members if Latimer runs.
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Columbia
South Carolina
Congress
Latimer
United States
McLaurin
H. Cowper Patton
Biggest Hog in the County Stirs Spartanburg Journal
John N. Gibbes, a local farmer near town, brings a Poland China hog to town described as a two year old behemoth. The seven foot two inch long hog stands forty inches high with an eight foot girth behind the fore legs and weighs nine hundred sixty one pounds. He is described as hearty and capable of more flesh.
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Spartanburg
John N. Gibbes
Local Affairs and Holiday Notices Pressed in Yorkville
H C Strauss announces end of century sales and previews next year while thanking past supporters. Yorkville Buggy Co reports strong wagon and harness sales due to fair dealing. T W Speck promotes Christmas souvenirs and lists offerings. Riddle Carroll wish merry Christmas and note useful groceries. H T Grist Co outlines past year work and commitment to customer satisfaction. York Drug Store stocks 200 pounds of Lowney's chocolate bon bons. John R Logan NY C advertises January 1 land sale of Debora Childers in Bullock's Creek township, 127 acres, more or less.
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H. C. Strauss
Yorkville Buggy Co
T. W. Speck
Riddle & Carroll
H. T. Grist & Co
York
Lowney
John R. Logan
Y. C
Debora Childers
J. M. Sherrer
Bullock's Creek Township
Bethel Yorkville linked by new telephone line
The Bedford Phone company completed a line to Glenn and Riddle's store and plans rapid township coverage. Extensions reached John F Williams and Gordon households and Johnson Bros Meg. Future routes include Riddle's mill and several local homes with a central office planned at Johnson Bros. for centralized service.
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Bethel
Yorkville
Bedford Phone Company
Glenn & Riddle’s
John F. Williams
John F. Gordon
Johnson Bros
H. E
S. N
G. C
Lincoln Road
Johnson Bros.’s
Gordon selects Whitener to oversee York County chain gang
Supervisor-elect Gordon in Yorkville filed a personal bond approved by the county board. He plans to take office January 1 if commissioned and to inventory all chain gang resources, establish humane rules, and run the facility economically. Whitener named temporary superintendent. future chain gang disposition to be decided at board meetings.
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Gordon
Yorkville
County Board of Commissioners
W. J. Whitener
Fr. Gordon
Local residents idle travel and holiday visits noted
Mrs D E Finley and children went to Washington last Monday. Miss Ella Cody visited the Misses Corkill in Chester last Sunday. Mr W J Waters came up from Chester last Wednesday morning. Mr J W Simrs and family moved from Concord to Ebenezer. Mr John S Barron expected home today from Baltimore for the holidays. Mr Samuel Blair and Miss Eaty Blair visited Mrs A M Griers week. Mrs M W White leaves for Imer side today to spend Christmas with her mother. Frank P McCain will the holidays at Griers. Heer leaves Yorkville today. Superintendent Goulden pres the county board of commissioners with a jug of persimmon and beer Thursday. Rev J C Johnes leaves next day for Greenville Alabama to Christmas with his brother.
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D. E. Finley
Washington
Ella Cody
Corkill
Chester
W. J. Waters
J. W. Simrs
Concord
Ebenezer
John S. Barron
Baltimore
Samuel Blair
Eaty Blair
A. M. Griers
M. W. White
Johnes
G. T. Radcliffe
Charleston
Yorkville
J. B. Pegram
Logan
W. Meek Faulkner
King's Creek
Ira Dunlap
Josie Black
Rock Hill
Josie
Joseph Wylie
Dunlap
Erskine
Bank of Rock Hill
Charlotte Observer
W. O. Bailes
Daniel Shinn
Creacy Alexander
Pineville
Ed Fincher
Father Flow
Matthews
W. J. Whitener
Gordon
Clover
W ‘Er
Chain Gang
Chickamauga
Falksonil
South Carolina
Wishin Gang
Arti
Yorkville Briefs and Local Happenings This Week
Yorkville residents plan Christmas trips with families in Charleston and Rock Hill. Sheriff Logan is noted as the undefeated local authority while J B Pegram is hailed as Yorkville’s leading checker player. A new street lighting upgrade promises steadier service after past coil failures.
Quo Vadis Drama Here At Yorkville Opera House
Rev J C Johnes provides a comprehensive review of the historical novel Quo Vadis by Henryk Sienkiewicz. The drama centers on Nero's Rome, the Christian martyrs, Vinicius and Lygia, and the novel’s vivid depictions of fire, beasts, and imperial excess. The piece praises the book’s dramatic power, moral themes, and its portrayal of early Christianity and Roman society.
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J. C. Johnes
Tur Enquirer
Yorkville Opera House
Henryk Sienkiewicz
Nero
Rome
Auroch
Lygia
Ursus
Caesar
Imperial
Marcus Vinicus
Claudius
Aulus Plautius
Pomponia Gracina
Chrestos
Petronius
Elegantiarium
Vinicius
Plautius
Chilo Chilonides
Peter
Paul
Atrium
Ostria
Christ
Petronicus
Eunice
Money For the Schools in York County
The report to the legislature shows York county appor tions 22669.23 dollars for white schools and 6934.13 dollars for colored schools. Rev J H Simpson of Grier orphanage seeks contributions to aid orphans with no Santa Claus yet, arranged by Mrs Martha McLeave. Martha McLeave died at 11 o clock Thursday at McConnellsville aged about 80, the oldest Bethesda member. interment arrangements were made Thursday.
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McMahan
York County
Santa Claus
J. H. Simpson
Grier Orphanage
Hickory Grove
Martha McLeave
W. B. Love
McConnellsville
Old Bethesda
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Turkey
Yorkville Enquirer
State House
Erty
Orange Free State
McArthur
Manilla
Macedonia
Mussulmen
Salonica
Bitudh
Albania
Gruma
Butcha
Ribaritz
Banishka
Genovitza
Haiduk Islam
Mitrovitza
Local Affairs
Bethear
Duval
Philanthropic Lodge
M. ‘ Willis
W. M
J. R. Logan
Adickes
J. W
J. F. Wallace
R. H. Dobson
King's Buitain Military Academy
Stephson
York Implement Company
W. M. Propst
Love
A. Y. Cartwright
W. B.deLoach
W. E. Ferguson
J. 5. Brice
B. H. Grier
W. D. Grist
M.grist
P. M. Grimes
J. J. Keller
C.M. Kuykendal
G. M. Lawrance
J. R. Lindsay
J. B. Mendenhall
A. McElwee
J. A. Sherrer
G. W. Sherrer
C. E. Spencer
L. R. Williams
J. O. Walker
J. M. Brian
Harrison
McClain
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