Battle of Kimberley Recounts Rhodes Leads from Town
Dispatch from Orange River describes Boer ambush attempts against the Lancashire Regiment and Kimberley defense. Cecil Rhodes, amid danger, is noted as central to social life, hosting dinners with champagne as reinforcements hurry to Natal.
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Commercial Tribune
London
Kimberley
Orange River
Cape Town
Lancashire Regiment
Murray
Cecil Rhodes
Rhodes
Dé Boers Mining Company
Natal
France Denies Franco Russian Intervention in Transvaal War
Paris officials issued a formal denial of rumors that France planned Franco Russian action in the Transvaal War. The statement says France has no desire for intervention at present and places Russia in the unlikely position, noting Germany is the only power directly involved.
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Paris
Transvaal
France
Russia
Germany
Milner and Schreiner void Orange Free State proclamation
Sir Alfred Milner and W. P. Schreiner issued a proclamation in Cape Town declaring the Orange Free State proclamation null and void. It asserts that part of Cape Colony is now Free State territory and warns British subjects of their duty to the Queen.
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Cape Town
Sir Alfred Miller
Cape Colony
W. P. Schreiner
Orange Free State
Free State
Alfred Milner
British Forced to Move After Boer Shelling
Cape Town reports the British retreated from Glencoe and Dundee twice to escape Boer fire. A shell killed two soldiers as they evacuated a second camp, while General Yule sent Knox’s squad and artillery to counter at Biggarsberg. The Boers shelled the camp all day Sunday and British skirmished while moving transport wagons.
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Cape Town
Glencoe
Dundee
Yule
Elandslaagte
Knox
Biggarsberg
Expansion Bullets Said To Have Been Found in the Boer Camp
DURBAN reports after a bank search by bluejackets and marines the Transvaal National Bank reopened. Allegations state sporting rifles and expansion bullets were found in the Boer camp at Elandslaagte. General Yule's column recovers from the march from Glencoe and Pietermaritzburg Rifle Association is ordered to defend the city.
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Durban
Transvaal National Bank
Elandslaagte
Yule
Glencoe
Rifle Association of
Pietermaritzburg
Firing Party and Civilians Reported in Pietermaritzburg Telegram
The Colonial Office releases a telegram from Governor Hutchinson dated Pietermaritzburg October 2 and Greytown October 2 from D. Greig describing a firing party with civilians and doctors present. further details promised on the second page.
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London
Colonial Office
Hutchinson
Pietermaritzburg
Greytown
D. Greig
No Trace of Prison in Neu Meister Murder Case
Special Dispatch reports in Tavares Florida that a grand jury declined to indict Mrs. Neumeister and Fred Nye in the Neu meister alleged murder. The stomach analysis found no poison and the judge ordered their discharge. Major St. Clair Abrams and Lake County citizens praised the result as the pair planned to remain in Florida after leaving for Altoona.
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Commercial Tribune
Tavares
Fila
Neumeister
Honors for Sampson and flag given in Palmyra
Rear Admiral William T. Sampson visited Palmyra to a large reception. Pliny T. Sexton welcomed him and presented the flag that flew over the capital when Congress declared war on Spain. Colonel Fred Clemons of the Palmyra Grand Army secured the banner for the town observance.
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Palmyra
N. Y
Ww. T. Sampson
Pliny T. Sexton
Sampson
Sexton
Washington
Congress
Spain
Fred Clemons
Grand Army of the Republic
Rival to the Standard A $100,000,000 oil company forms
A Hartford City informant says a new $100 million oil firm will challenge Standard Oil across Indiana Ohio Texas California New York Indian Territory Pennsylvania West Virginia and Kentucky. It will own United States properties and be backed by an English syndicate with refineries planned in Findlay Montpelier Kankakee Indianapolis Toledo Parkersburg and more. Andrew Carnegie is reported to back the venture.
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Commercial Tribune
Hartford City
Ind
Standard Oil Company
Indiana
Ohio
Texas
California
New York
Indian Territory
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Kentucky
Standard
Molf
United States
Peerless
Findlay, O
National Refining Company
Montpelier
This County
Kankakee
Ill
Indianapolis
Toledo
Parkersburg
W. Va
Indiana Pipe Line and Refining Company
Cudahy Oil Company
Indian Territory Petroleum Company
United States Oi Company
Fearless Oil Company
Northern Oil Company
Kentucky Oil and Pipe Line Company
Emery Oil Company
Manhattan Oil Company
Andrew Carnegie
Harrison to sail aboard St Paul from Southampton
The American Line steamer St Paul will depart Southampton for New York tomorrow carrying former President Benjamin Harrison and Mrs. Harrison as passengers. The voyage marks a notable arrival for the haunted press and adds prominence to the ship’s roster for the crossing.
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Southampton
American Line
St. Paul
New York
Benjamin Harrison
Santiago a traitor working for insurrection
M Ruperto Santiago a wealthy Bisayan who swore allegiance to the United States was arrested at Iloilo for organizing a revolutionary junta. His Negros sugar estates and a daily council at his office are alleged to fuel an insurrection with captured supplies and a ship believed to transport rebels. An expedition from Eighteenth Regiment and Gunboat Concord searches Panay for the coxswain. they burned the deserted village as punishment.
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Manila
M. Ruperto Santiago
United States
Iloilo
Santiago
Negros
Council of Ten
St Caused S
Tletlo
Eighteenth Regiment
Concord
Conception
Panay
Advance Under Young Near Canabanatuan and Troop Movements
Cablegrams from Manila dated October 27 report Lawton moving north of San Isidro toward Canabanatuan with a permanent station established and supplies forwarded via the San Juan River route. Units sent include Twenty-sixth Volunteers and Battalion Nineteenth Infantry to Tioilo, with transports Tacoma and Sheridan arriving and crews in good health. Casualties include Corporal Henderson and Private Hulgan who died en route, plus seven sick and two deserters. no other losses.
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Manila
Lawton
Young
San Isidro
Canabanatuan
San Juan River
Nineteenth Infantry
Tioilo
Tacoma
Corporal Henderson
Honolulu
Hunter
General Otis Refuses Envoys of Aguinaldo
Washington dispatch reports Otis declined a four party envoy from the insurgent government to Manila to discuss Spanish prisoner releases and peace terms. The War Department notes no negotiations are needed as Spanish prisoners can be received at American lines.
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Washington
War Department
Otis
Manila
Buckhannon Widow Marries Local Leather Manager After Letters
A Buckhannon West Virginia widow, 28, and John O'Brien, leather company manager, wed in Baltimore after exchanging letters for months and meeting first in person. The couple’s romance began with a daily glance at his neighbor’s home, leading to a late October wedding in Baltimore and congratulations from friends in Buckhannon.
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Commercial Tribune
Buckhannon
W. Va
Baltimore
John O’brien
Fannie Reeves
Campbell tour plans stymied amid silver remark fallout
In Athens Ohio and nearby towns, Campbell's tour falters as Democratic managers protest his quoted silver remark. Responding to protest letters, Schwab and Meeker failed to salvage the schedule. Meanwhile Tompkins and Grosvenor draw large crowds praising administration policy at multiple Athens County meetings.
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Campbell
Peter Schwab
Hamilton
Schwab
Meeker
Bryan Democrats
Bryan
Campbell Family Refuses to Align in Major Democratic Campaign
The Campbells take a combative stance during a heated Democratic row, signaling they will not participate in the campaign. Their position adds tension to the party’s efforts as supporters weigh implications for local politics and potential endorsements.
Marietta Hosts Large Night Republican Meeting
In Marietta Ohio on October 27 Hon George K Nash Judge John A Caldwell and Hon J Burrows spoke to the largest Republican gathering yet in the county. The main auditorium held about 3000 voters with an overflow in the Courthouse where 400 heard Judge Caldwell. Parkersburg sent 400 people with bands and drum corps showcasing Ohio election interest.
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Commercial Tribune
Athens
Athens County
Emory Smith
C. H. Grosvenor
Opera House
Amesville
Garfield
Webster Davis
Gloucester
Sandy Creek Valley
Nelsonville
Geo. K. Nash
Hocking Valley
Judge Nash
J. A. Caldwell
Emmett Tompkins
Marietta
George K. Nash
John A. Caldwell
J. €. Burrows
First Republican Meeting At Bucyrus Campaign Kickoff
The first Republican campaign meeting was held in Bucyrus Ohio with Governor J A Mount of Indiana and Congressman Barham addressing an enthusiastic crowd. Factory night shifts kept many workers from attending though attendees praised the speakers and endorsed continued prosperity.
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Commercial Tribune
Bucyrus
J. A. Mount
Indiana
Barham
Northcote Named Governor of Bombay in February
London reports The Queen approved Sir Henry Stafford Northcote to succeed Lord Sandhurst as Governor of Bombay in February next. The appointment follows formal royal assent and reflects ongoing imperial administration changes.
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London
Henry Stafford Northcote
Bombay
Lord Sandhurst
Florence Marryat Dead in London
Florence Marryat also known as Mrs Frances Lean died in London this morning after a well documented career as a novelist and public figure.
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Florence Marryat
London
Frances Lean
Ohio Candidates Honored in West Virginia Rally
Parkersburg Republicans hosted Marietta guests for a grand rally. Judge G. K. Nash ex Mayor John A. Caldwell and Senator Burrows joined from Athens. West Virginia supporters escorted them from hotel to station and hailed the train out of town.
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Commercial Tribune
Parkersburg
W. Va
Marietta
G. K. Nash
John A. Caldwell
Burrows
Athens
West Virginia
Mr. Daugherty at His Best
New Philadelphia Ohio bulletin notes Mr. Daugherty delivering top performances with extended coverage on page two, highlighting his best shows and ongoing features in a continuing series.
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Mr. Daugherty
Kidnapper Captured After Abducting Elvah Jackson
In Wabash Indiana the woman, Mrs. Alvah Sherrill of Attica, who kidnapped Elvah Jackson from a Waltz Township school, was captured in Logansport and brought to Wabash with the child. The mother, claiming the girl, is held on $500 bond for kidnapping. the child is returned to her adopted father Joel Jackson.
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Commercial Tribune
Wabash
Ind
Elvah Jackson
Waltz Township
Logansport
Alvah Sherrill
Attica
Gaid
Shively
Joel Jackson
Four Griffin feudists indicted as cases expand
Manchester Kentucky reports four more indictments in the Philpot feud case. Indicted are Green Griffin Sam Brown Charles Barnett and Dan Hampton bringing the total to eight with possible more. No outbreak yet and Circuit Judge Eversole expected with two State troop companies on Monday.
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Manchester
Philpots
Griffin
Green Griffin
Sam Brown
Charles Barnett
Dan Hampton
Eversole
Guthrie Wins Bow and Bromley Byelection Victory
In London on October 27 the Conservative William Guthrie defeated Harold Spender by 4 328 to 2 123 in the Bow and Bromley by election. The campaign centered on the Transvaal policy with Spender opposing the war and Chamberlain's handling, while Guthrie faced accusations over insurance ties. The working class constituency backed Chamberlain and the war effort.
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London
Bow
Brombley
Lionel R. Holland
Govrnment
Transvaal
William Guthrie
Harold Spender
Holland
Spender
South Africa
Chamberlain
Boer Spender
Rand
Guthrie
Bates and the Sultan Debate Newsroom Plan Sparks Cabinet Session
Washington October 27 The cabinet met two and a half hours with members unusually reticent after adjournment The discussion centered on the Philippines and possible military and naval plans to be set in motion The talks touched on the Bates Sulu Archipelago treaty and criticisms alleged against supporters of the arrangement Secretary Root condemned the criticisms as unsound and unfair regarding slaveholding in the islands
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Washington
Philippines
Ohio
New York
Bates
Sulu
Root
Hatfield Indicted Feud Murder Suspect Gets Change of Venue
Robert Hatfield indicted for complicity in a feud era murder was granted a venue change from Logan to Cabell County. He will be tried in Huntington in December.
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Commercial Tribune
Huntington
W. Va
Robert Hatfield
Logan
Cabell County
Blackburn Boost and Lincoln Campaign Efforts in Kentucky
Frankfort dispatch reports Democratic leaders in Kentucky mobilizing for the campaign. Blackburn travels by special train to Georgetown to support Campbell Cantrill while Senator Lindsay’s allies push for anti-Blackburn majorities. Local Republicans forecast strong Taylor gains in Louisville and smaller GOP margins in the Tenth and Eleventh districts.
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Lindsay
Blackburn
Georgetown
Campbell Cantrill
Scott
St. John Boyle
Louisville
Taylor
Jefferson County
J. T. Dixon
Indications of Great Frauds in Registration at Lexington
The Republican City and County Committees report about 400 Democrats illegally registered to appear before County Judge Bullock to show cause why their names should be stricken. Up to thirty nine men were registered from one house, a move that could yield a large Republican majority in Lexington.
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Tribune
Lexington
Bullock
Republican List of Election Officers Turned Down
In Garrard County Kentucky Republicans protest after the County Election Commissioners appoint officers without the Republican slate. Ex Magistrate William Bherigo resigns from the board over the dispute, and the chosen officers are described as older citizens less able to handle election day turmoil.
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Commercial Tribune
Lancaster
William Bherigo
Pryor
County Board of Election Commissioners
Garrard County
Pherigo
Colored Orators Urge Republicans in Maysville Talk
Albert White and RE Underwood of Louisville spoke to a packed colored audience urging support for the Republican ticket. They warned Goebel’s election law would disenfranchise illiterate voters and pledged to protect colored voters and preserve their rights.
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Commercial Tribune
Maysville
Albert
White
RE. E. Underwood
Louisville
W. 8
Stephens
Goebel
Fayette County election officers named by Goebel machine
Lexington dispatch reports Fayette County election commissioners appointed officers outside the city. The Goebel faction secured preferred posts, while Republican appointees are described as likely to abstain or be outgenerated by Goebel officers.
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Lexington
Fayette County
Goebel
Christ Blessing Mankind Statue Falls Inside Berlin Cathedral
A colossal statue titled Christ Blessing Mankind toppled 100 feet while hoisted into a niche of Berlin's new cathedral. No injuries were reported as the fall occurred during installation. Authorities began securing the site and investigating the accident.
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Berlin
Christ
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