Orange Troops Cut the Wires in Besieged Kimberley
Dispatches from the Cape report Boer commando activity around Natal and the frontier towns. Boers reportedly cut telegraph lines between Vryburg and Kimberley while the Kimberley garrison remains confident, and Dutch farmers' rising chances are debated amid disloyalty and anti British agitation. Major Armes, once in Miles campaigns, is noted for controversial conduct and later restoration.
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Cape Town
Orange River
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Daily Mail
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Kimberley SiegeRumors Stir Tension Amid Boer Threats
Telegraphic dispatches from Kimberley report no decisive battle yet as British War Office dismisses crisis fears. Officials note spies in town and possible Boer plans to incite revolt while occupation slows elsewhere.
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Commercial Tribune
London
Kimberley
War Office
Filibustering Expedition Planned for Transvaal Spoils
Washington reports secret plans to send a large American filibustering expedition to the Transvaal led by Major George A. Armes. Backed by veterans, miners, and capitalists, the group aims to form a mining and colonization company to seize gold fields, with the ostensible goal of pursuing claims abroad.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
South Africa
Diplomatic Circles Seek Settlement in Transvaal Trouble
Paris reports diplomatic efforts to resolve the Transvaal dispute continue with Russia and France cooperating. The Count of Montebello, Russian ambassador, receives the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honor, signaling strengthened ties. Count Maraneff remains in Paris.
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Commercial Tribune
Paris
Transvaal
Russia
France
Count of Montebello
Legion of Honor
Maraneff
Indignation Over Plot Against General Jiminez in Santo Domingo
In Santo Domingo on October 16, a decree blames late President Hereaux for public funds mismanagement and illicit currency. The government orders the public prosecutor to attack his heirs. A rebellion plot to assassinate General Jiminez and provisional President General Vasquez sparks arrests and public outrage.
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Hereaux
Jiminez
Vasquez
Attack by Rebels in Angeles Forces Fatal and Wounding
Manila dispatch reports insurgents attacked Angeles at 2 30 this morning with artillery fire. One American killed seven soldiers wounded as The Seventeenth and Nineteenth Regiments engaged the rebels, who retired about 5 30 a m.
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Manila
Angeles
Distressing Wrong Shipment Shrouds Matilda Reison’s Death
Miss Matilda Reison died at the Ohio Epileptic Hospital and her body was shipped Saturday by Adams Express via Hocking Valley Railroad toward Napoleon, Ohio. An agent reports a body was sent but details are unknown. Undertaker Bitter of Napoleon and Dr. Rutter investigated as the case remains a mystery.
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Commercial Tribune
Gallipolis
Matilda Reison
Ohio
Hocking Valley Railroad
Napoleon
Bitter
Rutter
Adams Express Company
General Harrison to Dine with King Leopold in Brussels
General Benjamin Harrison and Mrs. Harrison travel through Amsterdam Delft and The Hague and will dine with King Leopold of Belgium on October 19 in Brussels. The visit centers on diplomatic hospitality during their European tour.
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Benjamin Harrison
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Leopold
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American scouts capture Filipinos near Balinate
In Manila on October 16 an American scouting party near Balinate captured eleven Filipinos. A second party near Maycauyan captured a Filipino major. All captives were brought to Manila for processing.
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Maycauyan
Industrial Commission Hears Ingalls on Railroads and Rates
President Ingalls of the Big Four and Chesapeake & Ohio testifies before the Industrial Commission. He backs the Interstate Commerce Commission as useful to railroads, supports government aid to maintain rates, and favors publication of all freight rates. Graham of Chicago notes his firm’s earnings and dividends. Wheeler of American Tin Plate Company adds corroboration.
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Brother of Insurgent Leader Shot for Treason in Philippines
Mail from Hongkong reports Baldermo Aguinaldo brother of the insurgent leader is imprisoned at Filipino headquarters and will be shot for treason. He allegedly embezzled 80000 dollars from the treasury, fled into American lines, and, while sleeping, was left penniless and later captured.
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Hongkong
Baldermo Aguinaldo
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Hong Kong
Manila
Boers Surround Dundee and Glencoe in Natal March
Cape Town dispatch reports a Boer commando of about 2,000 men with sixteen field guns reaching Dannhauser northeast of Dundee aiming to encircle Dundee and cut garrison links to Glencoe and Ladysmith. German gunners suspected. others move from Newcastle toward Glencoe to sever Ladysmith connection. Martial law feared as Cape Town refugees loot Dutch leaders.
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A Long Investment Kimberley Mafeking Siege Looms
London reports indicate Kimberley is isolated as Boers advance to Dannhauser near Dundee and Mafeking faces a protracted siege. Telegraph and rail lines are cut, with 3,000 troops in Kimberley and similar Boer strength nearby, suggesting a lengthy investment before relief.
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France
Free State Boers Fortify Passes In Drakensberg Region
From Oliviers Hook to Collins Pass an estimated 11 000 to 13 000 Free State Boers monitor the mountain passes. They have driven a few patriots down the Berg though no major breakout has occurred. Commandant General Joubert strengthens Laings Nek with heavy fortifications.
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U S Forces in Philippines Reach Over Seventy Thousand
A Washington dispatch reports that combined U S Army and Navy forces in the Philippines will total over 70 000 troops and 45 ships once all units arrive Manila expected early December Army combatants 63872 plus 1500 regulars Navy ships 45 blue jackets 4997 marines 1184 details show the force strength and composition as deployed to the Philippines
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United States
Philippines
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Prof Edward Orton Dies at 82 A State Geologist and University Leader
Prof Edward Orton PhD LL D longtime Ohio State University figure and state geologist died of heart disease at his Columbus home. He led the American Association for the Advancement of Science in Columbus last year and served as Ohio State University president from 1873 to 1881. Born 1829 in Deposit New York he built a renowned career in economic geology and lecturing.
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American Association For the Advancement of Science
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Hamilton College
Lane Seminary
Antioch College
Deaths of U S Troops in the Philippines Reported by General Otis
General Otis lists multiple U S soldiers who died in the Philippines with causes including chronic dysentery typhoid fever and pneumonia among units such as the Fourteenth Twenty-first and Thirteenth Infantry plus the Hospital Corps and Artillery. Dates range October 7 to October 18 and include several named individuals with ranks and units.
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Otis
United States
Philippines
William K. Humphries
M. T. Harris
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Daniel McCarthy
Signal Corps
Martha Hennessy
Thirteenth Infantry
Pat Ryan
Twentieth Infantry
Frank Cook
W. J. Flyn
Fifth Artillery
Robert Paige
Hospital Corps
L. B. Harris
Lewis Jones
Harry M. Whitmner
Charles Larose
Fourth Cavalry
Alfred E. Barnard
Edward Parnell
Twenty-fifth Infantry
Henry Moller
Highteenth Infantry
George Clayton
Nineteenth Infantry
FATAL GAS EXPLOSION AT Benwood Furnace
A blast at Riverside furnace of National Tube Company in Benwood W Va at 11 o clock today caused an immense explosion from gas buildup in the cupola. The ten ton bell was blown from its position as molten ore coke and limestone sprayed the area. Two top fillers were injured Michael Burge severely burned and not expected to survive Michael Parrish burned but may recover five others burned or bruised but expected to recover.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Riverside
National Tube Company
Benwood
Michael Burge
Michael Parrish
Feudists in saddle near Foggytown clash expected battle
In Kentucky Tom Philpot and Joe Fields were ambushed near Foggytown, Clay County. Philpot was shot twice in the head and clothes torn by bullets. Fields was wounded in the side and abdomen. The Philpots blame their enemies the Griffins and anticipate a renewed fight as both sides arm for further confrontation.
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Lowisville
Foggytown
Clay County
Tom Philpot
Joe Fields
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Fields
Griffins
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London businessmen back South Africa policy
Crowded Guild Hall and Stock Exchange streets hear Lord Mayor Sir John Voce Moore declare confidence in the government’s South African policy. Cheers greet the Lom Mayor and Sheriffs as President Kruger’s name provokes derisive jeers amid a proposed resolution praising Prime Minister Chamberlain.
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Owensboro Judge to Wed Miss Lizzie Downey in Frankfort
City Judge Fred H. Roberts former private secretary of Governor Bradley will leave Owensboro tomorrow for Frankfort where he will marry Miss Lizzie Downey a handsome and accomplished young lady of that city.
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Special Dispatch
O Commercial Tribune
Owensboro
Fred H. Roberts
Bradley
Frankfort
Lizzie Downey
Barnett Autopsy Suit Seeks City Reimbursement
Coroner Weston sues New York City to recover 1000 dollars for an autopsy on Henry Crossman Barnett. Barnett reportedly died of poison at the Knickerbocker Club, his body exhumed after the poisoning of Mrs Adams. The Molineaux case remains pending with no Supreme Court calendar.
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New York
Weston
Henry Crossman Barnett
Knickerbocker Club
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Dams
Roland Molineaux
Molineaux
Supreme Court
General Sessions
Goff
Bryan Endorses Goebel in Kentucky Campaign Swing
W J Bryan voiced unqualified support for Goebel during six stops in Kentucky on the first day of campaign speeches. The endorsement angered some former Bryan backers over free silver views and could affect the 1900 Democratic delegation.
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Louisville
W. J. Bryan
Kentucky
Goebel
Bryan
Senator Goebel
James Blackburn
Urey Woodson
Miss Lucy Rose Committed Two Hours In Court Laughter
In Chicago Judge Baker committed Miss Lucy Rose to two hours in the County Jail for laughing during the murder trial of Dr Michael Jennings. The spectator and legal clerk burst out laughing at a witness, prompting the judge to admonish her and sentence her to jail.
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Chicago
Baker
Lucy Rose
Michael C. Jennings
Sanity Fight Begins in Major Probate Case
Lafayette residents Charles H. Duhme and Moses Fowler Chase arrive from Cincinnati to contest Floyd County insanity proceedings. Attorneys Kumler and Gahlord meet them as plans unfold for a Circuit Court showdown, with Chase said to be in robust health and ready to combat the challenge.
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Commercial Tribune
Lafayette
Ind
Charles H. Duhme
Moses Fowler Chase
Cincinnati
Kumler
Gahlord
Taylor
Orators of Rival Wings Speak in Lawrenceburg
In Lawrenceburg Kentucky on October 16 regular Democrats and Brownies clashed in lively speech. Governor Brown was backed by Captain W H Sweeney of Lebanon while Tarvin of Covington and Congressman Hunter of Illinois spoke for the other side.
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Commercial Tribune
W. H. Sweeney
Lebanon
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Tarvin
Covington
Hunter
Illinois
Murder Aboard Dream drifts into Baltimore after fire
The oyster sloop Dream drifted into Rock Creek with evidence of a murder on deck. Captain ver Caulk, owner and commander, died, while deck hand Frank Collier is missing. Police seek a mysterious stranger who booked passage to Saint Michaels. The captain carried about $300.
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Dream
Rock Creek
Ver Caulk
Frank Collier
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Caulk
Emperor orders army gambling ban revived
Berlin October 16 Emperor William issues decree directing all regimental commanders to strongly revive the cabinet order from six years ago banning gambling in the army. Count Hohenau will go to Spain November 2 to present to King Alfonso the Order of the Black Eagle.
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Gardes du Corps
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Alfonso
Order of the Black Eagle
Columbia Beats Shamrock In first 1899 America’s Cup race
In New York on October 16 1899 the Columbia defeated Shamrock in a 30 mile windward leeward contest for the America’s Cup. The Yankee boat led by a comfortable margin finishing about a mile ahead with a 10 minute 14 second actual time advantage and 10 minute 8 second corrected time after a 6 second handicap.
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