Britons Attack Them in Kimberley Trenches
British forces about 600 met 700 Boers north of Kimberley and routed them amid heavy fighting. Armored trains aided the assault as Boers were driven from a strong position seven miles northward. The Boers twice used the white flag unfairly. Among the killed was Botha, a Volksraad member. 988 prisoners arrived at Pietermaritzburg, including Captains Dewitt and Hammer. News from Mafeking relief efforts and Dundee telegram note General Symons death and Boer advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Natal
Kimberly
Botha
Volksraad
Pietermaritzvurg
Dewitt
Hammer
Forster
Dorey
van Legger
Dot
Greytown
D. Greig
Dundee
Telegraph
Symons
W. Daly
Eckett
Boultbee
Hammerslay
Nugent
Johnston
Ryan
Parliament Prorogued After War Policy Debate
London on October 27 reports the third reading of the appropriation bill sparked attacks on war policy. Chamberlain defended the government stance while Bowles warned foreign Powers would exploit Britain’s troubles. The session ended with the queen's speech and prorogation. In Des Moines inmates at Mitchellville State Industrial School rioted, destroying over 10000 dollars in property. 67 girls were captured and jailed as ring leaders face punishment.
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London
House of Commons
Gavin Brown Clark
Transvaal
Chamberlain
Volksraad
Reitz
Thomas Gibson Bowles
Great Britain
Austria
Lloyd George
Carnaravon
Des Moines
State Industrial School For Girls
Mitchellville
Stont
Foreign ministers withhold recognition of Castro regime
In Caracas foreign ministers at the American legation decided not to recognize the Castro government without orders from their nations. President Andrade, arriving in Barbados, cabled to the Puerto Cabello commander for instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caracas
Castro
Andrade
Barbadoes
Puerto Cabello
Coro Resists Castro as Revolt Narrowed to Two Departments
Coro and Mara caibo surrender to General Castro and the Colombian government orders a final stand. The revolution is limited to Bolivar and Santander with army corps dispatched to suppress the movement. Troops move toward Panama and Bolivar via this port to enforce control.
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Colon
Colombia
Bolivar
Santander
Panama
Helen Gould Funds Crusade Against Mormonism
Miss Helen Miller Gould donates 6000 dollars to the league for Social Service to oppose Mormonism. The group issues 1000 pamphlets targeting Brigham H. Roberts and Mormon practices, to be mailed to 50 000 clergy and clubs nationwide with blank petitions for voters. Clergymen will preach on the issue and collect funds, petitions go to Congress through district submissions.
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New York
Helen Miller Gould
League For Social Service
League
Mrs May Wright Sewell Endorses Antipolygamy League
Indianapolis. Mrs May Wright Sewell, president of the International Council of Women, writes to the Antipolygamy league of New York authorizing her name to join the organization committee for a National Antipolygamy league. She states she is in sympathy with their aims and believes home purity is vital to government and national moral progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
May Wright Sewell
International Council of Women
Antipolygamy League of
New York
Replies to Funston and Texas flood response
Senator Lucier Baker of Kansas retorts that Kansas lawmakers influenced promotions and deployments tied to Gen. Funston. A Brownsville dispatch warns of the Rio Grande’s heavy rise endangering Fort Brown and Texas border lands, prompting a $360 emergency appropriation for erosion control and a rock wall contract.
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Washington
Lucier Baker
Kansas
Gen. Funston
San Antonio
Brownsville
Rio Grande
Fort Brown
Department of Texas
Wythe Mattress
El Paso Teen Fatally Shot in Mexican City Section
Vesila Hena aged 18 was shot and killed in the Mexican part of El Paso. Her mother reports being awakened by a call and a gunshot. Uncle Felix Guerrero aged 14 was arrested and will await inquest by a justice of the peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso
Tex
Indictment Placed Against Two Little Rock Merchants
United States grand jury returns an indictment against two prominent Little Rock merchants on charges related to alleged offenses. Details pending in federal court as proceedings proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
United States Grand Jury
Colombia to Race Circuits in Mediterranean and British Waters
Four indictments stand against the men who received stolen government property from Fort Logan H Roots Quartermaster Sergeant George Eppert now serving a three year term at Fort Leavenworth. They were released on bond. In New York on October 27 to participate in circuit races. Reports state cup defender Columbia will race in the Mediterranean and British circuits this winter. Captain Charles Barr, who captained the vessel in earlier Shamrock contests, will command.
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George Eppert
Fort Logan
H. Roots
Eppert
Fort Leavenworth
New York
Columbia
Mediterranean
Charles Barr
Shamrock
Scarlet fever cases reported in Tyler Texas
Several cases of scarlet fever are reported in Tyler with precautions in place to prevent spread. Officials do not expect the illness to affect school attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyler
Tex
Real estate bargains on farms and city lots in Bryan area
Real estate listing for 150 acre H and T Co railroad Jesse Taylor place between Bryan and Benchley in Thompson creek area. Houses in town with water works and two acres, eight Bryan building lots, and a 290 acre Brazos bottom Ayers farm with artesian well offered at bargain by Hudson and Nall, agents.
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Bryan
Benchley
Thompson Creek
Jesse Taylor
Mary Mooring
H. G. Rhodes
College Road
Brazos Bottom
Little
Big Brazos
Ayers
Hudson & Nall
Real estate sale offer seeks buyers through broker
Notice invites property owners to place real estate with the broker to secure a willing purchaser at a saleable price. No names, dates, or places provided. The ad emphasizes finding buyers and completing a sale.
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Richelieu
Glace Citron
Glace
Hall’s Drug Store
Texas
John B. Mike
Geo. W. Higgs
Main Street
Bryan, Texas
Coro
Maracaibo
Mormonism Crusade
Helen Gould
National Antipolygamy League
Funston
Baker
Philippines
War Department
Congress
Purcell Ming Elevator CO
Purcell, LT
Uneeda
Bes
Grice & Zimmerman’s
M. F. Heenan
Battle Axe
Sauer Kraut
Heering and Mackerel
DEE Mike Jr., & CO
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