Anglo German alliance and royal influence noted
London reports Lord Salisbury’s explanations of the Anglo German alliance gain sympathy at Balmoral. The German emperor reveres Queen Victoria, his grandmother, whose affection for him remains strong. Diplomatic circles note a secret African partition scheme and possible far east contingencies tied to the new compact, puzzling observers.
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London
Lord Salisbury
Balmoral
Queen Victoria
England
Germany
Far East
Europe
England's New Cabinet Moves and Queen's Expected Input
London Oct 24 The cabinet reshuffle prospects after Lord Salisbury's Balmoral visit remain uncertain. The queen is said to have strong views on the war office and Spionkop dispatchs publication. Salisbury may overcome demands to keep Lord Landsdowne. Lord Curzon is being brought back to London for health reasons as ministers plan dramatic Lords transfers. Wolseley will stay as commander in chief through year end, delaying Buller’s return.
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London
Lord Salisbury
Balmoral
War Office
Spionkop
Lord Landsdowne
Lord Curzon
House of Lords
Lord Wolseley
Lord Roberts
General Buller
Rock Island to extend line to El Paso via Liberal branch
A Rock Island official states plans to extend the Liberal branch into the Texas Panhandle and northeast New Mexico to White Oaks New Mexico where it will connect with the El Paso and Northeastern and reach El Paso. The Rock Island would acquire the El Paso and Northeastern and gain a continuous Chicago to El Paso route linking with the Mexican Central and Southern Pacific systems.
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Chicago
Rock Island Road
el Paso
Tex
Rock Island
Texas Panhandle
New Mexico
White Oakes
N. M
Feud erupts in Manchester Kentucky shooting reported
In Manchester Clay county a feud breaks out between Davidson forces backed by Sheriff Beverly White and Philpots backed by Bakers and Maggs. A gun battle outside White's store leaves David Davidson fatally wounded and others injured. Jim Stamps and Morton Stubbs are among the wounded as clashes continue. Nearby Elizabethtown reports rising rivers.
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Lexington
Manchester
Clay County
Davidson
Beverly White
Philpots
Bakers
Maggs
White
David Davidson
Felix Davidson
Jim Stamps
Morton Stubbs
Kentucky Election Bill Approved by Governor
Governor Berkham in Frankfort announced approval of the nonpartisan election bill passed during the extra legislative session which adjourned Monday. The report notes high water conditions due to sustained east winds causing freshets from mountain streams.
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Kentucky
Frankfort
Berkham
Roosevelt Tour Yields Ongoing Ovation Across New York
Governor Roosevelt and party completed a second day of campaigning covering 159 miles and 14 speeches in New York towns including Stamford Oneta and Bloomville Norwich reports marked by large crowds and strong reception. Bryan's Maryland tour faced rain with meetings shortened but well attended in Rockville Frederick and surrounding locales.
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N. Y
Roosevelt
Roxbury
Bryan
New York State
Norwich
Oneta
Bloomville
Earlville
Puerto Rico
Baltimore
Wiliam J. Bryan
Maryland
Rockville
Frederick
Bruceville
Union Bridge
New Windsor
Westminister
Glyndon
Bryan Campaign Tour Through Maryland and Ohio
Democratic candidate traverses the Chesapeake Bay from Baltimore to Hamlet Claiborne and speaks in St Michaels Easton Preston Hurlock Vienna Salisbury and Berlin addressing crowds including colored attendees and alleging Republican ties to trusts. A separate note from St Paul reports allied agricultural societies planning an adjournment to Chicago to seek pledges supporting their measures from party representatives.
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Easton
Chesapeake Bay
Baltimore
Claiborne
Maryland
St. Paul
Allied Agricultural Societies
Chicago
Emma Goldman to Visit U S for Anarchist Lectures
New York reports anarchist groups bustle as Emma Goldman plans to return to New York mid next month to deliver lectures across the United States. Authorities halted a proposed international anarchist convention in Europe that would have included Reds from New York and other cities.
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New York
Emma Goldman
Europe
James F. Morton
San Francisco
William and Lizzie Jones
Chicago
Dr. Cohn
United States
Guerrilla Attacks Persist in Cape Town Theater
Cape Town reports ongoing Boer guerrilla attacks as General French struggles from Carolina to Bethel with 36 casualties. After Lord Methuen’s arrival at Zerust a force reconnaissance northward uncovered large Boer numbers who were dislodged only after artillery and rifle fire.
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Cape Town
French
Carolina
Bethel
Lord Methuen
Zerust
Land deals, farming shifts in Fannin County
Bonham Texas reports several large land deals in Fannin County this fall as longtime renters buy farms. One farmer paid 1800 cash for a place and W D Estes sold his north of Bonham for 10000. Buenos Ayres notes a rumored Brazilian fleet plans a revolution to restore a monarchy, though unconfirmed.
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Bonham, Tex
Fannin County
W. D. Estes
Buenos Ayres
Camros Salle
Registration totals announced for Chicago voters
Chicago figures show 402,883 residents entitled to vote in the upcoming election, reflecting revised registrations for Chicago and Oicera.
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Chicago
Oicera
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