Mafeking Siege Reports Hint at Boer Gains
London reports on October 18 indicate no confirmation of major losses at Mafeking yet. rumors persist of Boer reverses. Pretoria dispatches claim the camp at Ramathlabama near Mafeking was captured and sacked by Gen Cronje with casualties on both sides.
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London
Mafeking
Pretoria
Basutos
Mboko
Orange Free State
Lorenzo
Volksten
Ramathlabama
Cronje
Mafeking Hoists White Flag Amid Uncertain Surrender
A Pretoria dispatch reports Mafeking has raised the white flag. The correspondent cannot determine if the town plans to surrender or resist, leaving the outcome unclear.
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London
Pretoria
Mafeking
Boers Repulse Cape Troops Near Barkley and Mafeking
Dispatches report Boer forces repulsed Cape mounted police near Barkley West Cape Colony, taking two prisoners, while Mafeking faces intensified siege with railway destruction north and south of the town. Reinforcements and prisoners, including Rev Adrian Hofmeier, are noted, and a separate item discusses Astor battery plans to join Boer army via individual enlistment to circumvent neutrality laws.
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London
Pretoria
Cape Mounted Police
Barkley
West Cape Colony
Mafeking
Lobatsi
Adrian Hofmeier
Chicago
Astor Battery
John Jacob Astor
Philippines
South Africa
Adventurou
Rough Riders
Militia Call Resurfaces Amid European Tensions
London reports surge in militia and reserve mobilization prompted by the queen. Rumors say the British government seeks to show Europe the army is ready, with fears of continental plots and homeland security shaping a broad mobilization.
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London
Europe
Rhine
Vistula
Militia Statistics and Health Updates Across Cities
Statistics published show militia including staff and reserve totaling 152 498. In New Castle and Pretoria on Oct 18 Commander General Joubert found only 100 men there. Edwards' condition improved in Tyler Texas where John Edwards believed mortally shot may live.
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Pretoria
Joubert
New Castle
Tyler, Tex
John
Edwards
Destructive Fire Claims Three Firemen in Knightstown
A massive blaze in Knightstown Indiana at 1 30 am destroyed the three story building and the Masonic temple. Three volunteers Truman Rhodes Charles Scutter Fon Davey died when the front wall collapsed. Fire caused by a natural gas explosion wrecked E O Anderson Green Bros and Davy Bros structures and 100000 dollars in property was destroyed.
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Knightstown
Ind
Truman Rhodes
Charles Scutter
Fon Davey
Volunteer
Masonic Temple
E O. Anderson
Green Bros
Davy Bros
Revenue Receipts Rise in September 1899 Details
The internal revenue report for September 1899 shows total receipts of 24,522,895, up 2,509,405 from September 1898. Spirits lead with 9,020,546, up 1,858,315. tobacco 4,998,727, up 756,230. fermented liquors 6,621,458, up 170,040. oleomargarine 208,482, up 65,605. miscellaneous 8,514,673, up 610,815.
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Washington
Arkansas couple jailed for counterfeiting in Lake City case
Jonesboro Arkansas October 18 D F Decker wife and mother living near Lake City are jailed charged with counterfeiting after passing two bogus five dollar gold coins in a local store. Authorities traced the crime to their Lake City home where molds and tools for coin production were found.
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Jonesboro
Ark
D. F. Decker
Lake City
Outrages Against Colombian Citizens Reported in Bogota
Bogota dispatch says systematic outrages are being practiced against Colombian citizens Incuador, risking worsening relations with the republic. The Ecuadorian minister General Carbo, while well disposed, appears unable to push his government to act with justice.
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New York
The
Herald
Bogota
Carbo
Unknown man killed by Texas and Pacific train near Fort Worth
A 60 year old man with gray whiskers and hair was run over by an inbound Texas and Pacific train in Fort Worth. A letter dated Sept 4 1899 addressed to Charles Tophoven in Dallas was found on him. Richmond reports 80 typhoid cases among 250 Virginia Institute cadets at Lexington with 30 day furloughs.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Texas and Pacific
Charles Tophoven
Dallas
Addie Mariott
Richmond
Virginia Institute
Lexington
French colonial minister confirms Voulet and Chanoine shot by their men
Paris reports M. de Crais, minister for the colonies, received an official dispatch that Capt. Voulet and Capt. Chanoine of the outlawed Soudan expedition, whose men were recently massacred, have been shot by their own troops.
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Paris
M. de Crais
Voulet
Chanoine
Trench
Soudan
Crocker Denies Sale of Pacific Improvement Interest
New York October 18 George Crocker president of the Crocker estate denies that Speyer Co bankers has acquired one fourth interest in the Pacific Improvement company and states the estate’s stake in the property is not for sale.
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New York
George Crocker
Crocker
Speyer & Co
Pacific Improvement Company
Good Price for Cotton
Pine Bluff Arkansas October 18 ten and one-eighth cents the highest price paid for cotton reported, indicating a strong market and favorable bidding in the area.
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Pine Bluff
Ark
Cook
Van Buren Dwelling Sold for Business Block Plan
Historical Van Buren residence at 37 East Twenty seventh street in New York has been sold and will become a business block. The report notes surrounding events including a McKinley visit to Cleveland and a fatal freight switch accident in McKinney where J W Farnsworth died after a car rolled over him.
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New York
Martin van Buren
East Twenty-seventh Street
Real estate bargains scattered around Bryan area
Farm of 150 acres on the H T C railroad between Bryan and Benchley in Thompson creek neighborhood known as the Jesse Taylor place. Mrs Mary Mooring dwelling with five rooms near graded school. Five room house on 1.5 acres in eastern town. Water works well with splendid water. Dwelling and 2 acres in western city offered very cheap.
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Bryan
Benchley
Thompson Creek
Jesse Taylor
Real Estate Offers Easy Sale Through Local Agency
Promises quick purchase by inviting sellers to submit property to a local agency which will locate buyers at favorable prices. The message highlights easy sale and obtaining a spice to attract buyers.
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Richelieu
Glace Citron
Glace
Hall’s Drug Store
Texas
Franklin Bros
City Market
John B. Mike
Geo. W. Higgs
Main Street
Bryan, Texas
Durban
Natal
Transvaal
Aden
Conje
Delagoa Bay
Kruges
Great Britain
Ecuador
Purcell Mills Elevator
Purcell, LT
Phone 40
van Buren
Cleveland
McKinley
City
Erie Road
Ohio
McKinney
J. W. Farnsworth
Houston and
Texas Central
Grice & Zimmerman’s
M. F. Heenan
Hudson & Nall
Jno. M. Lawrence & Co
Hudson & Nalz
Battle Axe
Sauer Kraut
Heering and Mackerel
DEE Mike Jr., & CO
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