War Veiled by Diplomacy in South Africa’s Tense Stand
Reports from South Africa suggest a cautious pause as both sides avoid immediate attack. Diplomacy gains ground in London and Pretoria with peace advocates rising, while Chamberlain’s stance signals no compromise. Kruger describes the looming clash as a bid to free the republic from England despite risks.
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Reliabe
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Foreign Office
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Cape House of Assembly
Great Britain
Wfur
Pretoria
Kruger
England
War clouds over South Africa loom as crisis nears
Reports from Loxroy Mafeking and Johannesburg describe Boer and British movements, with Cronje promoted, reserves called, and fears of bloodshed easing yet war likely. Dispatches note Natal threats, Cape Colony coal commandeering, and Londons press coverage as tension builds toward declaration. Bloodhounds hunt a Des Moines murder suspect.
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South Africa
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Mafeking
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Rumathlabum
Natal
Bishop Potter to Visit Hawaii and Philippines on Mission
Bishop Henry C. Potter plans a three to four month ecclesiastical tour to Hawaii and the Philippines as part of the Protestant Episcopal Church commission on Increased Responsibilities. Rev Percy Stickney Grant will accompany him, meeting in San Francisco to sail for Honolulu aboard the Gaelic around October 22 or 23.
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Hawaiian Islands
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Honolulu
McCoy Outpoints Choynski in Six Round Bout
McCoy clearly outpointed Jos Choynski in a six round fight at Fort Dearborn Athletic Club. The Kid scored the sole knockdown in round three with a left hook to the mouth, while Choynski bloodied McCoy’s nose in the first and landed several hard rights, though many blows fell short.
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Cxnicaco
Kid McCoy
Jos Choynski
Fort Dearborn Athletic Club
McCoy
Joe
Choynski
MccCoy
McFadden Knocks Out Lavigne in Nineteen Rounds
George McFadden defeated ex champion lightweight Hid Lavigne at 123 pounds in New York before the New Broadway Athletic Club last night. The bout drew heavy betting after the 12th round with McFadden pressing the attack and ending Lavigne’s challenge.
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George McFadden
New York
Hid Lavigne
New Broadway Athletic Club
McFadden
Lavigne
Lafayette bridge works burned in bold blaze
Telegraphic briefs report a Friday night fire at Lafayette Indiana harming a bridge project. Loss set at 875000 with insurance 20000. Other items note ex Senator John L Mitchell resigning from Milwaukee soldiers home board and Frankfort centennial stone unveiling watched by 134100 people. An accident near Streator injured and killed Mr and Mrs George Ainsley as their carriage was struck by an engine. John N Stewart of California named for appointment to replace Calhoun on the Interstate Commerce Commission.
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John L. Mitchell
Milwaukee National Soldiers’ Home
Frankfort
George Ainsley
Streator
John N. Stewart
California
McKinley
Calhoun
Interstate Comamerss Commission
Peoria Welcomes President with Civil War Monument Unveiled
A large crowd in Peoria Illinois gathered with towns along the line from Canton to Peoria to greet the president. A prominent moment was Peoria citizens unveiling a monument to Civil War soldiers while the president dedicated it and spoke on defense of the flag. In Canton Ia McKinley and Bryan shared a brief meeting on a street fair day.
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Tlingis
United States
Quincy
Macomb
Ganton
Bushnell
Tulay
Grant
McKinley
Bryan
Pronto
W. J. Bryan
President McKinley
Canton
Lills
MocKinley
Colonel Bryan
Chicago Greets Guests at Fall Festival Arrivals
Dona Manuel Aspiroz Mexican ambassador to the United States arrived at Crucazo from Washington for Chicago’s fall festival. He was escorted by First Illinois cavalry and bands to the Auditorium annex. Reception committees proceed to meet other guests including Premier Laurier and Vice President Mariscal of Mexico at Mattoon.
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Manuel Aspiroz
United States
Chicago Us
Washington
Auditorium
Phinney
McKinley
Galesburg
Laurier
Mariscal
Mexico
Mattoon
British contract for 1200 mules shipped to New Orleans
Agents of the British government closed a major local horse market deal by contracting for 1,200 sound mules 1334 to 143 hands high to be shipped Monday to New Orleans, likely for transport to South Africa. The price is not stated.
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Kansas City
New Orleans
South Africa
Plot to burn Manila official residences thwarted
Manila October 7 The archbishop notified General Otis of a plot to burn the governor general and archbishop residences, plus government offices and banks. The scheme failed to materialize possibly as a display of force.
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Otis Henrs
Manila
Otis
Lands Among Cannibals Waxcorver Oct
A French steamer Jean nette brings a cannibal tale to Sydney. Amara, a Haitian immigrant’s husband, was killed after being marooned on a hostile shore in the New Hebrides. He was tortured with venomous snakes, burned, and speared before being torn apart and eaten with a sheep. Amara’s wife took a second husband.
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Amara
Admiral Dewey accepts Washington home as gift
Admiral Dewey elected to accept a ready housing gift in Washington as the people’s tribute. He noted over 43 000 subscribers backing the home and praised the gesture as a gift from the American people. Boston will honor him with a 1000 dollar watch and a $13 000 parade and decorations budget. Count Muraviev arrives after talks in Spain. Pan Presbyterian Alliance adjourns to meet in 1904. Fire at Schmidt Henry furniture plant causes substantial damage.
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Boston
Dewey
Admiral Dewey
Bunker Hill
Des Moines
Des Mores
Schmidt & Henry
Farmers' Congress hears resolutions and papers on trade and reform
Delegates were received by Governor Wolcott at the state house. The committee on resolutions urged government aid for the merchant marine, state laws against imitation dairy products, and stricter dairy labeling. They also backed rural school aid, bovine tuberculosis investigation, grain inspection by state commissioners, higher oleomargarine taxes, and relief from unfair freight rates. Officers elected: Hoard, Stahl, Van Morrison. executive slate includes Clayton, Slaughter, Furness, Whittimore, Whelstein. Hilton of Topeka then presented The Western Tenant and His Eastern Landlord with Coburn reading the paper in the evening session.
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Farmers’ National Congress
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Fort Atkinson
Wis
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Iowa
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Texas
E. J. Furness
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H. 8. Hilton
Topeka
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F. D. Coburn
Blockade to Be Firm Big Squadron to Reinforce the Navy
Notification sent to General Otis and Admiral Watson in Manila states the navy department will reinforce the Philippines with the Brooklyn Nashville New Orleans and the Badger with more gunboats to follow. Aimed at crushing the insurgency, Admiral Dewey urges cutting off supply lines through unclosed ports as crucial to a swift victory. Meanwhile Lincoln reports multiple complaints of unjust discrimination by insurers in Nebraska and calls for a strict anti rebate law to curb preferential rate practices.
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Atmixal Watson
Manila
Navy Department
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Badger
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Admiral Dewey
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