British Stand Ground At Ladysmith In Ferocious Fight
London dispatches claim British cavalry and infantry stormed a Boer laager at Tugela, routing a large force. British troops then pressured Boers pursuing Colenso, while Ladysmith held and communications slowly improved. Acknowledgment of Boer numbers and artillery reveals higher strength than prior estimates. officials face scrutiny over war planning.
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London
Fim
Nakes
Bestere
White
Ladysmith
Colenso
Estcourt
Allis Neita
Tugela
Colena
Bulls
Thar Achea
Tusela
Cefense
Ladyamith
Tistcourt
George White
Lord Wolseley
War Office
892Th Africa
Intelligence Department
Southland
Burghersdorp
Colesburg
Kimberley
Tranavan
Joubert
British siege defense and Cape Town gun trial report
At Cape Town a 47 inch gun trial succeeded with a 60 per cent viable weapon at Ladysmith. The Terrible cruiser sends relief crews to China and Pietermaritzburg may face siege. Gibraltar channel squadron reports precautions with ships spread, guns primed, and watch kept for suspicious craft.
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Cape Town
Ladysmith
Terrible
Durban
Pietermaritzburg
China
Thorities
Gibraltar
Haifa
Office of the Watch
Reenforcements Arrive Near Mafeking Amid Kimberley Tension
A Kimtecles dispatch dated November 1 reports Boer reinforcements reaching Mafeking as burghers surround Kimberley. About 12 percent demonstrated three miles east at Premier mine and fired on the Pebere carta but caused no damage. An explosion from a dynamite magazine destroyed huts and wounded several, with progress described as unsatisfactory.
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Kruger
Mafeking
Hope Town
Cape Colony
Kimtecles
Kimberley
Premier Mine
Boers Shoot Accurately in Ladysmith Artillery Action
Natal Natal area reports on Friday January fighting around Ladysmith. Boer artillery fire was accurate and sustained though ineffective. British cavalry and artillery under Colonel Brockelhurst drove the enemy from positions with notable slaughter. Casualties were light on the British side as Boers resumed shelling the town using a flag of truce ruse to observe.
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Ladysmith
Estewart
Natal
Brockelhurst
Martinburg
British advance met by Boer surrender and volleys
Durhan Mat al reports near Ladysmith that Boers raised white flags and the British moved in to accept surrender but were fired upon at close range. British lancers hussars and dragons with infantry charged, inflicting heavy losses and taking prisoners and loot. A second Boer incident followed on Friday with a similar outcome.
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Durhan Matal
Ladysmith
Lancers Hussars
Heroic defense at Mafeking as Boers shell town
London dispatch reports Mafeking under heavy bombardment up to October 25 with 300 shells in 36 hours. The garrison repelled a dawn attempt, rifles and Maxim guns roared, Boers driven back by mines and heavy fire. Casualties limited and enemy believed to suffer heavy losses, reducing storm chances.
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London
Mafeking
Vafexing
British Cavalry Flanks Boers Near Ladysmith
From Estcourt Natal a British division conducted a reconnaissance to relieve the Colenso column. Infantry attacked Boers on Globerskloof and drove them toward the Tugela river. Cavalry executed a bold flank, nearly annihilating Boers and scattering bodies on the plain. Public buildings burned in Ingwayuma Zuzuland. Mafeking fighting continues with garrison gains. Berlin denies any arbitration plan among Russia France or Spain regarding the Transvaal question.
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Estcourt
Natal
Ladysmith
Globerskloof
Tugela River
Colenso
Dublin Pualters
Durban
Ingwayuma Zuzuland
Mag
Berlin
Transvaal
Russia
France
Spain
Wheeler Defends Philippines War End in Sight
Florence November 7 General Joe Wheeler cites optimistic view of quick victory in the Philippine insurrection. He asserts 5000 Americans can crush Aguinaldo forces, calls for persistent pursuit and cautions against independence rhetoric aiding the rebels. He notes varied climate and resources, predicts strong wealth under American rule, and criticizes U S press exaggeration of battles.
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Florence
Atm
Joe Wheeler
Hon W J Woot
Philippine Islands
Aguinaldo
United States
Philippines
Dili
United
Sword from Women in Chicago Honor Ex Confederates
Chicago women launch a campaign to present Major Generals Wheeler and Lee with ceremonial swords priced at four thousand dollars and urge Congress to promote them to major generals in the regular army for Civil War service. Anne Marie de Beck spearheads the effort with plans to rally prominent women and expand nationwide organization.
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Chicago
Joseph Wheeler
Fitzhugh Lee
United States Volunteer Army
Congress
Misa Anne Marie de Beck
Monument Erected for Winnie Davis Placed on Pedestal
Richmond November 7 Special The Winnie Davis monument by Daughters of the Confederacy was set on a pedestal at Hollywood Cemetery. Sculptor Zu nay oversaw finishing touches in Florence. Unveiling ceremonies planned with Bishop Peterkin and Rev Magon.
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Winnie Davis
Richmond
Daughters of the Confederacy
David
Hollywood Cemetery
George Julian Zunay
New York
Florence
Ilfanize Gratua
Davis
St Pauls
Tomoon
George W. Peterkin
West Virginia
Landon R Magon
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Hollywood
Winnie
Jefferson Davis, Jr
Fitzhugh Lee
Marshal Browder
Mre Davis
Hayes Miss Waller
Jefferson Hayes Davis
Jefferson
B B Munford
John H Resagan
Texas
United Daughters of the Confederary
Newark Makes Quick Trip From San Francisco To Honolulu
Navy department advices announce the Newark arrived at Honolulu after a run from San Francisco in seven days at thirteen knots. Captain McCally praised the record and promoted all ninety four engineering staff to a higher conduct rating on reaching Honolulu.
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San Francisco
Honolulu
Washington
Navy Department
Newark
San
Capetain McCally
Engineering Department
Edson's YooNaHit Son Weds in Virginia Church
Miss Blanche Fowlers Travera becomes bride of William Leslie Edson at Williamsburg. Officiant Reverella Glazebrook, rector of St Johns Episcopal Church. Bride is niece of Senator Daniel of Virginia. Honeymoon planned in Europe.
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Edson
Yoonahit
Daniel
Virginia
New York
Blanche Fowlers
Travera Becanta
Willam Leslie Edson
Thomas A. Edison
Wlimbeth
Reverella Glazebrook
St John's Episcopal Church
Dr Travers
Europe
Great Canton Fire Kills Fifty At Theatrical Boat Venue
Hong Kong papers received by the Dorle report a Canton blaze near the river on October 2 killing or drowning over fifty during a theater performance aboard boats. A matshed theater and about ten anchored flower boats burned as spectators rushed to escape.
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San Francisco
Hong Kong
Dorle
Canton
Hobart Growing Weaker As Sleep Fails Doctor Reports
In Paterson New Jersey on a November day Vice President Hobart showed continued weakness after a restless night. Dr Newton gave no official bulletin but said the VP’s condition was deteriorating gradually with a poor appetite, though the mind remained fairly clear. How long he may last could not be said.
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Paterson
Hobart
Newton
Lea
United States Senator Fined for Spitting in Helena
United States Senator Thomas A Carter was arrested in Helena on November 1 for spitting on the sidewalk and fined. The complaint came from a man arrested and fined the previous day for the same offense. the fine was paid.
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United States
Helena
Mont. Helena
Thomas A Carter
Boy Convicted Of Theft In Norfolk Post Office Cash Loss
A thirteen year old boy was found guilty in U S court of stealing 325 dollars from the Claremont post office in Norfolk Virginia. Because of his tender age the judge suspended the sentence and remanded him to his parents custody.
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Lad
Norfolk Va
John Whobeck
United States
Claremont
Drummer Kills Hattiesburg City Marshal in Fight
N Hollingsworth, a traveling man, shot City Marshal John F Bennet of Hattiesburg during a business dispute. He was taken to Meridian to avoid a mob, as officers reported crowds could not be restrained before the train departed.
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Hattiesburg
Miss
Meridian
N_ Hollingsworth
John F Bennet
Hattiegburg
Bishops Conclude Closed Session Then Plan Baltimore Meet
The Methodist Episcopal Church board of bishops adjourned their semi annual meeting behind closed doors in Philadelphia and announced plans to meet the general committee on church extension in Baltimore. The full board will join the Freedmans Aid and Southern Educational Society in a two day conference starting November 13 in the city and will travel to Washington on November 15 to meet the general missionary committee.
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Philadelphia
Board of Bishops
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Baltimore
Freedmans Aid
Southern Educational Society
Washington
General Missionary
Dr Stafford to Lecture on Hamlet at Grand
Dr D J Stafford of Washington will lecture at the Grand on November 20 on Hamlet. He is a dramatic Shakespearean scholar noted for eloquence and style. The Atlanta Lecture Association lists him as the next speaker in its series.
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Stafford
D J Stafford
Washington
Grand
Hamlet
Father Stafford
Staff
Atlanta Lecture Association
Nource
Warner’s Safe Court Prevents Diseases of Kidneys and Liver
A physician hails Warner’s Safe Court as an infallible preventative and specific for disorders of the kidneys and liver, noting the vast array of illnesses arising from these organs and their insidious onset.
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Warner
Cassini Talks on China and Open Door Policy
The Russian ambassador Count Cassini returned from Europe and spoke on international questions at the Russia embassy. He denied any U S instruction on China or a chosen sphere of influence, said Russia has no claim on Talien Wan, and noted ongoing friendly U S relations while Europe watches the South African war with hopes for peace.
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Washington
Count Cassini
Europe
Russia
Count Cassints
Hay
United States
China
Count Maravicr
Count Caspini
St Petersburg
Paris
Count Chisini
Talien Wan
Cassint
Manchuria
Death of Mrs Avary Shaped Atlanta Society
Mrs Susan Frances Avary widow of Dr James Avary died at 107 North Pryor Street after heart paralysis. Active church member at First Methodist, she leaves children Clement A Evans Dade Sams Arch Avary Robert D Avary and T C Avary. Funeral from 442 Peachtree Street at 11 am with interment in Decatur. Pallbearers listed.
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Atlanta
Susan Frances Avary
North Pryor Street
Avary
James Avary
First Methodist Church
Mra Clement A Evans
Dade Sams
Arch Avary
Robert D IC
T C Avary
Aryans
Peachtree Street
Walker Lewis
Decatur
Evana
J F Alexander
W T Asher
Ro A. Hemphill
J R A Mobley
W. J Houston
M A Candler
G R Ramspeck
C T Brockett
A C Hook
North Georgia AME Conference Opens at Allen Temple
The twenty seventh annual session of the North Georgia conference of the African Methodist Episcopal church convenes at Allen Temple on Clark street. Over one minister has already arrived in the city. Rev John Harmon of Newnan preached the opening sermon last night to a large congregation. The annual sermon will be delivered tonight and the meeting continues through next Monday.
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Allen Temple
North Georgia
The
African Methodist Episcopal Church
Clark Street
John Harmon
Newnan
Was SLACK AGAINST MURPHY Fought In Troy
In Troy on Election Day ex-Governor Black and ex-Senator Edward W Murphy faced off in one of the hottest local contests. Black led his entire ticket to a Republican victory by about 1000 votes, marking the first dominant Republican win in Troy in thirty years. The two candidates campaigned vigorously through night and day.
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Troy
Black
Edward W. Murphy
Murphy
Nepeatin
Kinnikinnie Triumphs In Opening Handicap At Aqueduct
At New York Aqueduct on a perfect day the banner crowd saw Kinnikinnie surge from last to win by a length in the seven furlong first race handicap for all ages. Queen of Son and Gold One were among his chief rivals as Gaze led early before Kinnikinnie finished fastest.
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New York
Aqueduct
Inni- Kinnie Wis
Queen of Son and
Gold
Gaze
Meehans
Kinnikinnie
Clawson
Jenkins
Buffoon
McIntyre
Gok One
Lady Lindsey Meeehanus
Queen of Song
Bell of Troy
Weber
Ben Ahmid
Box
Campania
Judge Tarvin
Kitchener
Jenkins Oven
Frelinghuysen
Bullman
Fanpie Neponset Lavega
Bermuda
Dodson and
Nellie
M‘le
Warrenton
O Connor
Charentus
Lewis
Prejudice
Phelan
Mausilia
Shoreham
Piuke Waxtapper
Bunkle
Albonila
Peeler
Lamp Globe
Dangman
Raffaello
Ali Gold
Tendri
Vertlaa
Bird Wins Back Kriss Kringle From Old Owner
In Cincinnati on November 7, R L Bird reclaimed Kriss Kringle after a bid of 31:30 in the third race. The horse, trained by H D Curley Brown, had been the odds on favorite and was briefly lost after a New Port race. Weather fair, track heavy, with multiple race results and entries listed from the day’s program.
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Cincinnati
Kriss Kringle
R L Bird
Newport
Bird
Kriss Kringie
H D (Curley) Brown
Brown
Bid Brown
Tickfai
Frost
Suites
Landry
Highland Lad
Harry Lucesco
Fortunion
Strathbrowck
Strathlight
Knapp
Bethlehem Star
Boland
Fatherland
Silvers
Kodak
Babe Fields
Hand D
Miss Floride
Dupee
Sidduble
Bilvers
Merr Pay
Derstrand
Netktace
Tom Colting
Railway Tariff and Freight Rule Amendments Published
The Railroad Commission of George approves transfer of the Atlantis Valdosta and Western Railway passenger class from A to B and caps fares at tariff rates for passengers twelve years old and under. also amends Freight Rule Nos 1h and 32 to insert syrup sugar cane between wood and straw in the rule text. The circular adopts classification changes including salt rates, agricultural implements, hides, furs, skins, and other items. effective November 15 1899. signed by Chairman Lon Trammell and others.
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Atlantis, Valdosta and Western Railway Co
Atlantic, Valdosta and Western Railway Company
Sirup Sugar Cine
Herasher
Lon Trammell
J D Massey
Serreti
Memorial service for Professor RoW Quick of the Behoo of Technology
A memorial service for the late Professor RoW Quick of the Behoo of Technology will be held at Central Congregational church Ells street Wednesday at 730. President Laman Hail and others are expected to speak for the Georgia of Technology. Rev Frank F J of the church where Professor Gut Was a member and Superintendent Be Beecher for the Sunday boot it 7 he was i teacher and J Frank for the business committee of the ol d general invitation is afoan to all terested to attend.
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Hir
Row Quick
Behoo of Technology
Central Congregational Church
Ells Street
Laman Hail
Reorgia of
Symphony Club to Rehearse Mikado Again
Members of the Symphony Club report a fine success with the Mikado production. At the earnest request of patrons a special rehearsal is planned for next night ahead of an early December performance. The Symphony orchestra will also rehearse.
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Symphony Club
Sy Nphony
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