War Near at Hand in South Africa as Boer and British Tensions Rise
Capetown reports fighting imminent as troops move to frontier south and west of the Transvaal and Orange Free State. Indications mount that war will be declared. Charlestown Newcastle and Dundee expected targets while British and Natal forces mobilize. Queen Victoria writes Wilhelmina over prospect of strife. reports say Laing's Nek occupied and diplomatic rupture possible. Local reports note mobilization, a special train to fetch diplomatic staff, and growing Cape Town excitement amid tense diplomacy and military movements.
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Facat Race Attracts Record Crowd Under Tight Supervision
New York Oct 2 The Columbia Shamrock races will draw a vastly larger crowd than prior contests for the famous cup with federal supervision ensuring fair ground. Yachtsmen flock from across the United States as private pleasure craft fill the waters near New York. Lipton supporters book rooms at major hotels and English visitors, notably Lord Charles Beresford and entourage, arrive in force. The event promises thrice the attendance of any previous international yacht race and strong social display from Lipton’s circle.
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Sir Thomas Lipton
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Masked men beat and rob farmer’s home raid
Eight masked intruders attacked George Meade and household near Portsmouth. Gallagher died from injuries after being beaten. other occupants overpowered and bound. Burglars seized cash and valuables, fled. reward offered. A servant freed herself and notified authorities. no gang found.
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Andree's North Pole Buoy Found On King Charles Island
A buoy marked Andree Polar Expedition with an anchor was found Sept 9 on the north coast of King Charles Island by the master of the Norwegian cutter Martha Laranak. It was opened with experts and cabinet members present and identified as the north pole buoy Andree planned to drop if he passed the pole.
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Orani retaliation and naval relief at Manila
A squadron of gun boats and an armored barge with 260 sailors and marines went to Orani to destroy the town in retaliation for the attack on the gunboat Urdaneta and the killing or capture of its crew. Cadet Wood and others were believed killed by rebels after being lured ashore. Rebel envoys met General Otis in Manila, seeking recognition of a Filipino congress, which was refused. The envoys discussed possible releases of prisoners and Cuba’s reconstruction interest was noted.
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Cadet Wood
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Kebil Enengs Fee Otte
Alejandro
Col Sorvnne
Ortud
Otis
Alesandro
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Hotel Oriente
Otis Course Approved and Envoys Rejected in War Talks
Washington dispatch reports General Otis meeting with insurgent envoys. Leaders seek recognition of their government. Otis says only a white flag and grounded arms are acceptable. Secretary Root informed the White House for the president.
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May Revive Geep Scandal In Washington Rumors
Reported that Sonerst Eagan taped the Odthin ad indikation in Washington Oct 2 Brigadier General Charles P Eagan suspended from rank and duty after remarks before a war investigating commission seeks congressional vindication in the coming session. Administration not restoring Bagan. Retirement considered for advancement of Weston as commissary general. Eagan urged to retire. others expect he will not.
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Hartford Flagship Circles Globe From Mare Island Yard
In San Francisco on October 2 the old flagship Hartford was commissioned at Mare Island Yard with 60 seamen under Commander John M Hawley. The ship sails for Honolulu then Valparaiso and around to Buenos Aires St Thomas San Juan to Hampton Roads mid April. The crew largely comes from Chicago Cincinnati Cleveland St Louis and other midwestern cities.
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