Belmont Battle Brings Heavy Loss for Guards and Allies
Reports from Lonvoy November 24 recount a Belmont engagement resembling Elandslaagte. British forces under Methuen carried three ridges, with Grenadier Guards and Coldstream Guards suffering heavy casualties. Official tallies show over 50 killed, around 140 wounded, and about 18 missing amid a costly victory.
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Lonvoy
Natal
Belmont
Elandslaagte
Methuen
Agen
Mafeking
Baden-Powell
Limberley
Arundel
Nainnpoort
Hatcourt
Ladysmith
Willow Grange
Hilyard
White
Estcourt
Pietermaritzburg
Joubert
Pietermaaritzburg
Gatacre
Durban
Prince Christian Victor
Mooi River
Aldershot
Secretary of War
Helmont, Noy
Navy
Fotorstonhaugh
McCabe
Grenadier Guards
Cold Sirew Guards
Scots Fluards
Fighting on Orange River Engagement Reported
Nov 24 A battle breach reported on the Orange River near Wittepats with British artillery attempting to force the enemy to retreat after an engagement began yesterday morning.
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Orange River
Oxancge River
Wittepats
Four Found Murdered On Montgomery Farm Scene Horrific
In Williamsford Pennsylvania a short time agent named Hume married the widow of a father and lived on the family farm with her and her three children. Neighbors noticed silence and investigators found the mother and two children murdered and hidden beneath a wagon. The killer, described as a wanderer, fled after the crime and remains at large.
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Loye
Awathuy
Hummel
Drowned in Yukon Capsizing claims five lives
Nov. 24. Drowning victims in the Yukon above Dawson include two Namara brothers Elly and Mrs. Dirtweoley Randall. Reports vary on how the five perished with one account stating they were swept from a scow attempting to reach Dawson and capsized the boat, another claiming they were all swept into ice and sank.
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Tve
Prange Seartnu
Wash
Yukon
Oxilvie
Seattle
Pivey
Dawson
Engineer Dies At Post Saves Train In Wreck
In South Cumberland Maryland a two section Baltimore and Ohio passenger train collided. Engineer L R Kindle of Baltimore stayed at his post on the setout section and slowed the train to prevent telescoping. He was severely injured and may die. Fireman Lewis Massey of Baltimore died in the hospital. No other injuries of note. The rear sleeper portion of the train burned.
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Cumberland
Navy
Baltimore and Ohio
South Cumberland
L. R. Kindle
Baltimore
Lewis Massey
Six Day Race leads at 324 miles in Kansas City
Miller Julins Gus Lawson and Niederhofer topped the field after 16 hours of riding covering 324 miles and 5 laps. Others trailed with Repine 24.4 miles, Waller 24.8, John Lawson 24.2, Lingenfelder 82, Niederhofer 207. The five leaders were 28 miles ahead of the prior 16 hour six day mark.
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Bansas City
Miller
Julins
Gus Lawson
Niederhofer
Repine
Waller
John Lawson
Lingenfelder
John S. Prince
British Boers Close on Pietermaritzburg in Natal War News
Describes Boer forces marching toward Pietermaritzburg with about 7,000 troops led by General Joubert. Reports Moor River actions, British defensive posture, and looming attacks on Moor River camp. Mentions reinforcements at Durban and proximity to Ladysmith, with garrison details and strategic aims amid Natal tensions.
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Durban
Pietermaritzburg
Durtan
Watul Advertiser
Loxvox
Natal
War Office
Mooi River
Barton
Howiel Falls
Joubert
Ladysmith
Moor River
Weston
Estcourt
Weenen
Kearney Mills Ship Goods Direct to Hong Kong
The Kearney cotton mills in Nebraska report consigning goods directly to the Chinese empire. A carload of brown sheeting was sent to Hong Kong and Shanghai placed an order for one quarter billion yarns. Manager Charles Brown says the goods are of very high quality.
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Hong Kong
Kearney, Neb
Kearney Cotton Mills
Kearney
Shanghai
China
Charles Brown
Pursuit of Aguinaldo Thwarts Filipino Forces at Aringay
General Young reports Aguinaldo with about 200 people including women and carts moving from Aringay toward Bayombong in Nueva Vizcaya. American forces led by Young and Lawton press the insurgents, with light casualties at Ariigay and Aguinaldo believed to have two days’ lead as Lincon and Lawton advance from Cayus.
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Young
Aringay
Ban Fabia
San Povnando
Union
Bridiy
Aguimudo
Blin Mountains
Bayombong
Nueva Vis
Aguinutklo
Tocos
Linwto
Liavton
Cayus
Aguinaldo
Aguinalio
Favors Legalized Pools Reported Before Subcommittee
Paul Morton, second vice president of the Sectare, urged legalization of pooling before an industrial commission subcommittee. He argued it would stabilize rates and aid small shippers and towns, while opposing government railroad ownership. He also condemned ticket scalpers as dishonest. Hamlin Garland wed Zaleme Taft. ceremony held at Taft home. Boers aid under Dutch settlements appeal for subscriptions to South Africa relief.
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Paul Morton
Cmcano
Industrial Commission Today
Sectare
Humnlio Garland Woda
Aanover
Kan
Hamlin Garland
Zaleme Taft
D. OC. Taft
Telegraphic Briefs Summary of Early 1900s News
Florida consul to Algiers appointment and McKinley talk on Kentucky. Adirondacks deer hunt deaths reach 23. Chicago brewers protest beer tax. Sbarretti named Havana bishop. A lynching-like slay in Owensboro. Manchester City ship sails for Cape Town. Hot Springs to host 1900 national shooting tourney. Bottle makers raise price 10 percent. New York fire causes 75,000 damage. several young women escape. Colorado adjutant general denies retirement report. Mason City extension to Blue Earth adds train service. W YWAssociation to hold 1901 Cleveland conference. Chicago kidnapping of Mary Ruckey. Philadelphia Dog Show opens with wide participation. Duluth coal shortage threatens winter supply. Paper trade faces potential failure due to mills’ low output. Bates denies Porto Rico paymaster suspension report.
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Florida
Algiers
Vnce
C. T. Grellett
Deboe
McKinley
Kentucky
Adirondacks
Chicago
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Washington
Havana
Owensboro
Cicero Barnett
Barnett
Manchester City
New Orleans
Cape Town
South Africa
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Ark
National Bottle Manufacturers’ Association
Indianapolis
West
Morey Streets
New York
Volkmar
Department of the Colorado
Milwaukee
Mason City
Blue Earth
Minn
Women With Youngs Women’s Christian Association
Cleveland
Mary Ruckey
John Fagan
Philadelphia Dog Show Association
United States
Canada
Duluth
Bates
Pierre O. Stevens
Porto Rico
Attempted train wreck on Burlington mail train near Russell
An attack aimed at robbing the Burlington fast mail No. occurred last evening two miles east of Russell. The train, traveling over 50 mph, struck several ties that were cleared, delaying the arrival in Ottumwa by 45 minutes. A tie lodged in the pilot, requiring its removal. No casualties reported.
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Orvoarwa
Burlington
Sac and Fox Trouble Prompted by School Detention
Washington reports a potential Sac and Fox uprising over the detention of a married woman pupil at a government school. Officials say enrollment allows force to compel attendance. The issue has prompted substantial correspondence between the interior department and agency officials. Pomeshiek, the Sac and Fox chief, protested in Washington but later conditionally agreed to cooperate and send his children to school.
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Interior Department
Washington
Department
Pomeschiek
Panic at Storm Lake Quarantine Enforced with Shots
Des Moines reports Mayor Chapman warned Secretary Kennedy that Storm Lake will rigidly enforce quarantine regulations even if officers must be armed with shotguns. The alarm over smallpox there is strong and enforcement is to be strict. Colonel Palmer notes business nearly halted and a local panic along the railroad line.
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Des Moines
Chapman
Storm Lake
Kennedy
State Board of Health
Palmer
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