British Losses in Oct Hit 621 Casualties in South Africa
London reports heavy British casualties in October with 167 killed, 367 died of disease, 71 died of wounds, 22 in accidents, and 97 captured or missing. Daily Boer attacks continue with trains attacked. a Garrison at Reddersburg was briefly captured and released. General Knox defeats De Wet near Parys with two captures.
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London
South Africa
Daily Express
Lord Roberts
England
Snisty
Reddersburg
Souto Pretoria
Effyfontein
Knox
de Wet
Parys
Sannas
Redistricting the State and Maine Moose Hunt Notes
Legislative redistricting in 1902 aims to adjust Massachusetts representation to census figures, likely adding two seats as population grows. Maine hunting described with moose and deer, rail access via Boston and Maine lines, plus a prompt to request Fishing and Hunting guide for $0.02.
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Maine
Boston & Maine Railroad
New Hampshire
Boston & Maine Passenger Department
Boston
Lynn & Boston Car Strikes Woman in Lynnfield
Shortly after 5 PM yesterday Catherine Murphy of 162 Shawmut Avenue was knocked down by a Lynn Boston car. She suffered a broken collarbone and was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital.
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Catherine Murphy
Shawmut Avenue
Lynn & Boston
Massachusetts General Hospital
Fire damages A T Lucker's apartments on Alexander Street
A fire at 10 40 last night damaged the apartments of A T Lucker at 3 Alexander Street, with an estimated loss of 25 dollars.
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A. T. Lucker
Alexander Street
Medical Missionaries Face Medicine Theft in China
A medical mission report notes the challenge of gratis medicine being resold by patients in China. The text also describes French reservists carrying a personal service book with their number, service details, and barracks memorandum for recall.
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China
Seventeen Wards Back TJ in City Committee Race
Hon James Donovan of Ward 9 declares TJ will be next president of the Democratic city committee and asserts near unanimous support across wards 1 through 11, 13, 16, 18, 19, 20, with Ward 8 shifting to Donovan’s side while Ward 3 and 12,14,17 may join. Other leaders and lines in play include E J Donovan’s city clerk bid, Kiley as council president, and possible chairmanship changes. Notable speakers included Senator Kelcher and Congressman Naphen, with remarks on national issues and the Cove Street bridge bill.
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Democratic City Committee
James Donovan
Ward
Post
Corbett Committee
Donovan
Tague
Ward 8
M.M. Lomasney
E. J. Donovan
Daniel J. Kiley
John H. Lee
Lee
Board of Strategy
Gallivan
Dare
Democratic
Congress
Henry F. Naphen
Cove Street
Pierce
Ward 17
England
America
John A. Kelcher
Naphen
O’ Hare
Charles H. Slattery
Democratic rally in Gray's Hall honors Naphen in South Boston
A large demonstrative crowd gathered at Gray's Hall South Boston to ratify the Democratic ticket. Ex Representative John J Toomey presided and introduced speakers including John F Fitzgerald Ex Wire Commissioner Flood and the Hon P A Collins. Collins praised Naphen and urged support on Tuesday.
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Gray’s Hall
Boston
John J. Toomey
John F. Fitzgerald
Flood
Naphen
P. A. Collins
Collins
Socialist Labor Rally at Faneuil Hall Delivers Harsh Critique
Boston rally of the Socialist Labor party drew a fairly filled crowd. Speaker J N H Williams of Somerville denounced Republicans and Democrats as hypocrites and framed the decisive issue as capitalism versus socialism. Michael T Berry of Haverhill, the gubernatorial candidate, mocked both major parties and branded Debs Democracy as traitorous. He ridiculed McKinley and Bryan as gold and silver bugs without substance.
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Faneuil Wall
Boston
Socialist Labor Party
Thomas C. Brophy
J. N. H. Williams
Somerville
Third
Middlesex
Williams
Michael T. Berry
Haverhill
Debs
Gompers
Judas
McKinley
Bryan
Anglo American Society Meeting Endorses Bryan Vote Caution
The Anglo American Society met last evening and recommended members refrain from voting for Bryan. The position signals advisory guidance within the organization on the upcoming election.
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Bryan
Anglo- American Society
Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Safe Complete Cure
A testimonial from Sacramento, California, praises Pyramid Pile Cure as a safe complete remedy for piles. The user states relief after one 50 cent box, after decades of suffering and unsuccessful treatments or operations. The product is claimed non-addictive, with curing works through astringent properties and healing oils. Sold by druggists for 50 cents, includes a booklet and numerous testimonials.
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Thomas B
Wood
17Th Street
Sacramento
Cal
California
United States
Canada
Political outlook debate at Arcade Hall sides with McKinley vote
In Arcade Hall Park Square about fifty attended a meeting chaired by President Gordon to consider the political outlook. Clement read the committee report urging a unanimous vote for McKinley and opposing Bryan. Socialist and Prohibition party sympathizers led the opposition to the amendment. the proposal failed.
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Arcade Hall
Park Square
McKinley
Gordon
Clement
Committee
Bryan
Baker Replies to Lodge Rally in North Brighton
Roddy Hall hosted a crowded rally supporting Democratic congressional candidate William H. Baker in the eleventh district. Burns through Lodge's Fitchburg speech, accusing Republicans of denying trusts while noting ice and Standard Oil ties.
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Roddy Hall
North Brighton
William H. Baker
Congress
Baker
Senator Lodge
Fitchburg
Massachusetts
Senator Scott
New York
McKinley
Burchard
Republican Party
New England
Mark Hanna
Bryan
van Wyck
Lodge
Wrippie Creek
York
Election returns to be read in City Hall chamber next Tuesday
City Hall to host election results in the Common Council chamber with City Messenger Leary handling arrangements. Assistant messengers will chalk results on the board while readings occur. Blanks sent to voting places will be promptly returned to police and then City Hall for posting and transmission to election commissioners.
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Boston
City Hall
Milton
Quincy
Tenth Congressional District
Powers Occupy Tombs in Si Ling Imperial Grounds
A Paris dispatch from Pekin reports French troops occupied the tomb of the empress at Si Ling on Oct. 28, with Germans Italians and English arriving later to seize other imperial tombs. No fighting is noted though earlier word suggested forces moving toward Li Ling. Rumor said Yang Yuante's army planned to defend the area.
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Paris
Havas
Pekin
Si Ling
Paoting
Li Ling
Yang Yuante
Paper money premium in mining towns boosts costs
Paper money is scarce in mining regions and valued higher than its face value. Miners prefer banknotes to gold, often paying up to two percent above nominal value to acquire currency for transactions.
Bryan Forecasts Victory Amid Turbulent Campaign
Campaign chatter centers on Bryan declaring victory and deriding the Republican platform as failing to persuade workers, farmers, and businesspeople. Reports note Hanna’s caution, Beveridge’s fear Bryan could sweep the nation, and the GOP committee’s Milwaukee parade trip with no speeches.
Bryan Address At Han del Hall Attacks Partisanship
At Handel Hall Chicago on November 2 under the Single Tax society Bryan criticizes Republicans for urging duties he calls opposed, praises Henry George, asserts producers deserve fair wealth share, and condemns mass poverty. He defends direct Senate elections and highlights a large army policy, noting Roosevelt’s Detroit example with four soldiers.
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Chicago
Handel Hall
Single Tax Society
Bryan
Republican Party
United States
Henry George
Victor Hugo
Mr. Bryan
Lake Front
Roosevelt
Detroit
McGuire Confident on Bryan Victory in New York
James K McGuire, Democratic State committee chair, predicted a Bryan win with New York and Erie counties delivering a large plurality that could offset McKinley’s statewide lead. He backed state ticket election and cited doubtful states including Indiana Maryland Kansas Nebraska Missouri Colorado Montana Utah. He spoke after visiting Tammany Hall and Richard Croker, who noted many paraders favor Bryan but fear job loss and hinted Roosevelt’s parade influence would end tomorrow.
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New York
James K. MccGuire
Democratic State Executive Committee
Bryan
Erie
McKinley
State Committee
Indiana
Maryland
Kansas
Nebraska
Missouri
Colorado
Montana
Utah
Ohio
Illinois
West Virginia
Delaware
McGuire
Tammany Hall
Richard Croker
Roosevelt
Bryan Campaign Tour In Chicago Reports Large Crowds
William Jennings Bryan's Chicago program on November 2 includes twelve speeches with crowds larger than yesterday. He opened at Handel Hall and spoke outdoors at Public Library to workers, then gave two talks at Old Vienna Pavilion on Sixtieth Street. A minor disturbance occurred when a pair of men pressed Bryan with a North Carolina question during the outdoor session.
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Chicago
William Jennings Bryan
Handel Hall
Vienna” Pavilion
Sixtieth Street
Cottage Grove Avenue
Amost
North Carolina
Mr. Jos
Hoar Praises Open Door Policy at Springfield Rally
Senator George F. Hoar addressed a crowded Republican gathering in Springfield on November 2. He urged support for McKinley and the Republican platform, praised the open door pact between Germany and Britain, and urged continuation of the administration's policies in the Philippines and China while opposing imperial subjugation.
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Springfield
George F. Hoar
Hoar
McKinley
Republican Party
Philippine Islands
Bryan
Democratic Party
Germany
Great Britain
China
Europe
McKinley Victory Forecast By New Jersey Party Leader
National Committee man Franklin Murphy of New Jersey announces a thorough canvass supporting McKinley with an expected statewide majority of 400,000 to 450,000 and a likely Republican gain of about forty five seats in the state legislature to secure Senator Sewell’s re-election.
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Nhowark
N. J
New Jersey
Frantlin Mi "Pny
Republican State Committee
McKinley
Senator Sewell
United States
Senate
President at Dinner Party Canton Ohio
President and Mrs. McKinley attended a dinner party at Miss Buckingham's home with Judge and Mrs. Day among the guests. The day saw typical calls on the McKinley household as officials handled routine business and visitors included Rev. John E. Locke and James Boyle, former McKinley aide.
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Canton
McKinley
Buckingham
Judge
Day
John E. Locke
Mansfield
James Boyle
Liverpool
United States
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