Talana Hill Battle Sends Boers Into Retreat
Report from Glencoe Camp details eight hours of heavy fighting at Talana Hill. British forces led by General Symons assaulted the Boers, capturing guns and inflicting heavy losses. Symons wounded in thigh, Major Yule takes command as Boers retreat under cavalry pursuit.
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Symons
Mafeking
Talana Hill
Dublin Fusileers
King’s Rifles
Glencoe
Joubert
Glencoe Hill
Dublin
Royal Rifles
Fusileers
Eighteenth Hussars
Colonial Mounted Infantry
Leicestershire Regiment
One Hundred Boers Killed by Explosion Near Mafeking
Cape Town dispatches report that Baden-Powell sent dynamite trucks nine miles from Mafeking to lure Boer shelling. The explosion killed an estimated 100 Boers after the engine retreated, a massive strike nine miles north of Mafeking.
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Mafeking
Cape Town
Baden-Powell
Big Vote for Nash at Coshocton Meeting
A Republican rally in Coshocton drew about 1,000 listeners to hear Judge Nash and Frank A. Durban. Nash urged a large victory to show support for President McKinley, defended the Philippine policy, praised the war effort, and credited McKinley for strategic leadership and national success.
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Commercial Tribune
Coshocton
Nash
Frank A. Durban
Zanesville
McKinley
Philippine
Philippines
Dewey
Spain
Republic
United States
Ohio
William McKinley
Hanna Blames Democrats for Philippine War Politics
Senator Hanna, addressing West Cleveland Republicans, accuses Democratic leaders of aiding Aguinaldo and opposes their stance on the peace treaty with Spain. He defends the Hanna Payne shipping bill and asserts only Democrats delayed ratification, blaming them for ongoing Philippine conflict.
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Commercial Tribune
Cleveland
Hanna
West
United States
Spain
Aguinaldo
Hanna-Payne
Philippine Islands
Bryan
Philippines
Congress
Washington
Our Boys
Attack at Daylight Foils Four Thousand Boer Force
London dispatch from Ladysmith reports Waylight engagement with about 4000 Boers. Artillery shelling failed to damage the camp. British infantry moved to the attack, captured Boer guns, and the enemy retreated eastward after a hard fight lasting until 1 30 p m.
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London
War Office
Ladysmith
Glencoe
Waylight
President Fox Orders Pittsburg Molders Back to Work
Martin Fox of Cincinnati and president of the Iron Molders Union orders Pittsburg local No 46 members on strike to return to work pending arbitration under the union and National Founders agreement. About twelve foundries idle as disobedience appears likely.
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Commercial Tribune
Pittsburg
Martin Fox
Cincinnati
Iron Molders’ Union of North America
National Founders’ Association
Harrison to be banqueted by London Chamber of Commerce
General Benjamin Harrison and Mrs. Harrison arrived in London and will attend a banquet hosted by the London Chamber of Commerce on October 3. The event marks a formal reception during his visit to the city.
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London
Benjamin Harrison
Schoolteacher Moves with Handcuffed Boy to Industrial School
In Columbus a tall young woman Miss Amanda Hamilton of West Liberty with a handcuffed boy, Harry Robbins, entered police headquarters seeking care fees. After removing bracelets, she and the boy were taken by patrol wagon to the Union Depot for transport to the Boys Industrial School at Lancaster where he is under truancy sentence.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Amanda Hamilton
West Liberty
Logan County
Harry Robbins
Lancaster
Coxey Plans Steel Plant For Ashtabula Venture
J Ss Coxey says a plant to cast steel will be built in Ashtabula, Ohio, by February 1900 if the Chamber of Commerce accepts the proposal. Initial payroll about 400 daily for 200 workers, rising to double capacity in nine months. Project cost 150000 with building 510 by 170 feet, financed by 100000 in first mortgage bonds. Coxey met local chamber. interest reported.
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Commercial Tribune
Ashtabula
J. Ss. Coxey
Coxey Army Fame
Ohio
Chamber of Commerce
Coxey
Paris
Rebellion in Colombia Spreads Across Santander
In Colón Colombia on October 20 Liberals in Santander have risen up against the government. Martial law is proclaimed nationwide. A local police detachment plans to sail from Colón to Bocas Del Toro in Panama.
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Colon
Colombia
Galveston
Department of
Santander
Republic
Bocas del Toro
Department of Panama
Disputed Samoa Poll Tax Sparks Native Conflicts
In Samoa the Atua district erupts after a food dispute leads to deaths and a battle. Mataafa adherents announce a poll tax for able bodied natives and outsiders by November 1, while President Wolf issues a rival proclamation for year-end collection. The unrest centers on pro Mataafa factions and Malietoa rebels.
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Samoa
Atua
Tuisila
Kormoran
Mataafa
Apia
Wolf
Explosion at Rockland Lake Quarry Kills Four
An explosion of dynamite at Foss and Conklin stone works Rockland Lake killed four men and seriously injured four others. The dead are Frank Suppliski John Marikel Hugh McHugh and Joseph Kudernec. All but McHugh were described as Austrian. The blast occurred in a shanty used for protection during blasting.
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Nyack
N. Y
Foss & Conklin
Rockland Lake
Frank Suppliski
John Marikel
Hugh McHugh
Joseph Kudernec
McHugh
Stamp Thieves Battle Police. Four Flee With Loot
Stolen stamps from the Loogootee Post Office led authorities to Mitchell where four men tried to arrest them. A gunfight ensued with police, at least fifteen shots fired. No injuries reported. robbers escaped, dropping the plunder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Loogootee
Ind
Mitchell
One Hour of Liberty Ends in Recapture at Kentucky Pen
Ike Smith of Lexington escaped over the wall of the State Penitentiary at 7 o clock and was recaptured an hour later by Deputy Warden Punch. Smith, serving a ten year sentence for robbery, gained a brief period of freedom before his capture.
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Commercial Tribune
Frankfort
Ike Smith
Lexington
Punch
Smith
Insurgent Officers Seek Filipino Commission to Talk Peace
Three insurgent officers entered Angeles and asked General MacArthur for permission for a Filipino commission headed by a Filipino Major General to visit General Otis. They would discuss peace terms, arrange delivery of more American prisoners, and consider freeing Spanish prisoners. The request was sent to General Otis and a reply is expected tomorrow.
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Manila
Angeles
MacArthur
Otis
General Otis
Back Tax Dispute In Cleveland Involving Johnson and Payne Estate
Ex-Auditor disclosed pending negotiations between ex-Congressman Johnson and heirs of Henry B. Payne estate over back taxes due. Tax inquisitor seeks 433000 plus 144711 for Payne estate. additions appear on the duplicate. Treasurer may sue to collect or the parties may seek to enjoin.
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Commercial Tribune
Cleveland, O
Aking
Johnson
Henry B. Payne
Coun
Payne
Trouble in Bohemia rioters strike Prague and suburbs
Vienna dispatch reports renewed disturbances in Prague and Bohemia. Troops drove rioters from streets. mobs smashed windows of German and Jewish houses and tried to burn a cycling school. Dozens hurt including about twenty five police. Similar reports from over a dozen cities.
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London
Vienna
Prague
Striking Laborers Halt Work At Wabash Cement Plant
In Wabash Indiana Oct 20 a large group of laborers including masons and stoneworkers joined a walkout at the Syracuse cement factory buildings of the Wabash Portland Cement Company. They earned 125 dollars daily and sought 18 dollars more. contractors refused. Only three workers reported for duty when the strike began. An effort to compromise is in progress and building operations are suspended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Wabash, Ind
Wabash Portland Cement Company
Syracuse
Andrade a Fugitive Minister Loomis Reports Caracas Turmoil
A Caracas dispatch says Venezuela's President left with 800 men for La Guayra and has not resigned. Reports of disorder in Caracas and a heavy dynamite blast at ex-Minister Matos's house. A second message from La Guayra notes Andrade fled toward La Guayra with 800 men and no immediate disorder.
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Washington
Loomis
Caracas
Venezuela
la Guayra
of Matos
Finance
Navy Department
Hemphill
Detroit
Haiti
Andrade
Castro
Criticize the Kaiser Debate Over Naval Policy
Berlin reports the Kaiser William II draws criticism after his Hamburg luncheon about the Kaiser Karl der Grosse launch. Newspapers urge cooperation with liberals, warn of rising empire debt, and claim the Emperor overreaches by demanding more sacrifices for the navy.
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Berlin
William
Hamburg
Kaiser Karl der Grosse
Vossische Tageblatt
Liberal Party
Freisinnige Zeitung
William L
Germany
Weltmacht
Kolische Volks Zeitung
Neuste Nachrichten
Artificial Tornado Wrecks Blowing Engine Injures Engineer
In Lorain Ohio on October 20 a forty thousand dollar Southwark blowing engine at the blast furnaces was wrecked. Engineer Daniel Thomas suffered a broken collar bone and a broken rib when the low pressure cylinder head tore loose. The engine operated at thirty revolutions per minute and the blast of air threw Thomas seventy five feet from the doorway as he rode a box during the accident.
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Commercial Tribune
Lorain, CO
Southwark
Daniel Thomas
Jiminez Victory Reported in Santo Domingo Elections
In Santo Domingo the city backed General Juan Isidro Jiminez for President and Horacio Vasquez for Vice President. Senators Rafael Abreu and R. Castillo won seats in Congress with Congress to convene November 10 and the new government to assume duties in December.
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Santo Domingo
Juan Isidro Jiminez
Horacio Vasquez
Rafael Abreu
R. Castillo
Congress
Less Drink Taken Address at Seattle
A Seattle address urges strong action at the national convention to oust Roberts from leadership. The call argues for removal amid ongoing debates on temperance standards and party governance.
Women Unite For Peace And Temperance In Seattle Jubilee
White ribbon delegates at the twenty fifth annual Woman's Christian Temperance Union convention in Seattle mark the silver jubilee with reports from national leader Mrs Lillian M N Stevens and praise for total abstinence efforts. They urge action against polygamy in Congress and oppose drink canteens in the army and in soldiers homes while calling for peace and the Hague conference influence. The gathering includes Governor Rogers and Mayor Humes in support and notes progress in women’s suffrage across states.
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Wash
Seattle
Woman's ‘Christian Temperance Union
L. M. N. Stevens
Rogers
State of Washington
T. J. Humes
Roger Greene
Chamber of Commerce
Hugh Gilchrist
Mary L. Page
Mary Breese
Lillian M. N. Stevens
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
United States
United States Department of Labor
Louisiana
Colorado
Utah
Idaho
Hague
Secretary Long
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Dublin Fusiliers
Cav
Alry
Phant
Leicester Regiment
Dered
Tion
Tle
Man and
R.A. Brown
W. J. Bryan
Mr. McLean
Indorse
Fox
Harrison
Miss Hamilton
GOXEY
Provisional Govern
Huna
Ban Francisco
Moana
Honolulu
Associated Press
Nyack, N. Y
Kentucky
Bohemia
Wabash
Jiminez
Stevens
Roberts
Griggs
Alger
Brigham H. Roberts
Purity
Prof. Atwater
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