Enzave ment Near Brakenlaagie Under Boer Attack Details
Pretoria reports further details of the Boer assault on Col. Tenson’s column near LGrakentanete in Eastern Transvaal. General Louis Botha led about a thousand as Col. Benson fell mortally wounded. Maj. Woolf-Sampson assumed command and defense. Boers charged to the British lines, heavy losses on both sides, relief arrived November 20, and Boers withdrew.
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Pretoria
Louis Botha
Tenson
Lgrakentanete
Transveal
Sen. Botha
Lenson
Col
Genson
Wodes-Sampson
Cole Barter
Biel
Cashman
Kop
Bensong
Gen. Votha
Sall
Insurgent Supplies Reach Samar Despite Blockade
Report from Catlalogan Samar describes ongoing insurgent supply lines into Samar by night from Lyte Island. Gunboats press to stop craft while capture of Lukas commis saty compounds the challenge. Lyte hosts many junks aiding fugitives and provisioning the rebels.
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Manila
Catlalogan
Samar
Lyte
Lukas
Flour Fire Destroys Wisconsin Central Property
Seventy three carloads of flour on the track and 25 carloads in the wirehouse of the Wiscon sin Central Railroad Co were destroyed by fire Sunday night along with the warehouse and dock property. The loss is about 125000, insured. The origin of the fire is unknown. Firemen Gust Poeder and Louis Wilkowski were overcome by heat and rescued. Wilkowski is in serious condition.
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Manitowoc
Wis
Wisconsin Central Railroad Co
Gust. Poeder
Louis Wilkowski
Wilkowski
Belgian royal birth and godfather pledge amid christening plan
Princess Elizabeth and Prince Alberti welcomed a son christened Leopold. The king visited Prince Albert to extend congratulations and promised to serve as godfather. Separately, Milwaukee fire destroyed Metropolitan Storage Co warehouse and contents, damaging nearby firms with losses around 100000 dollars.
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Brussels
Elizabeth
Prince Alberti
Belgium
Leopold
Prince Albert
Line
Balloon lands safely after SF capsize escape near Honda Cal
A captive balloon escaping San Francisco with nine aboard was landed safely near Honda California Saturday night. Passengers report no injuries. In New York Irish Americans 3000 to 4000 gathered at Carnegie Hall for John F Redmond’s reception from the Irish nationalist party.
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Honda
Cal
San Francisco
John E. Redmond
New York
Carnegie
John F. Redmond, Oy
Storm tragedy disrupts Baltic fishing fleet receives waves of loss
A dispatch from St Weiereburg reports that scores of fishing vessels were wrecked and 170 drowned during a recent raid. The notice arrives via a news agency detailing a maritime disaster affecting crews and shipping in the Baltic region.
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London
St. Weiereburg
Jail Birds Escape From Yuma Jail
Thomas Hart serving a murder sentence and a Mexican named Leitbas escaped when they overpowered the guard and took a switch engine. They fled four miles into the countryside before issues with the throttle led to a seven mile run. A posse pursued them and a later report says Hart was killed and Leitbas captured near Fortuna after a desperate clash.
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Yuma
Ariz
Thomas Hart
Letbas
Martin
Leitbas
Fortuna
Hart
Leibas
Echo of Machinists Strike in Columbia
Two machinists Walter Pinder and William Seaver were shot in their home after midnight by former strikers. Seaver died. Pinder wounded. Arthur McCrany and Harry Doves arrested. McCrany claims self defense. Strike ended but hostility toward replacements continues. Also brief notes on a New York boy William Winant and Luke Wright’s Philippine appointment.
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Columbia
Walter Pinder
Willian Seaver
Seaver
Linder
Harry Doves
Arthur McCrany
McCrany
Brigands Kidnap Police Chief’s Mother in Macedonia
Vienna correspondent reports brigands abducted the mother of Seres police chief in Macedonia near Salonika, at the same location where Afiss Stone is held. The report comes from Salonika via the Daily Express.
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London
Salonika
Vienna
Daily Express
Seres
Macedonia
Afiss
Fire destroys major portion of Lisbon business district
A Sunday morning blaze gutted much of the peg mill and surrounding businesses in Lisbon XN. James G Moore’s mill led to a loss estimated near 100000 dollars with sections of the town’s commerce damaged. Local authorities investigated the cause as authorities assessed ongoing repairs.
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Lisbon
XN. H
James G. Moore
Tully
First Snow Storm Bites Duluth Snow Saturday Cold
First snow storm of the season hits Duluth on Sunday afternoon lasting about thirty minutes. Temperature turns very cold with forecast for more snow on Monday.
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Duluth
Minn
Line connects Moscow with Viauli vostock
A dispatch from St. Petersburg reported that the last rails linking Moscow with Viauli vostock were laid on Monday, completing the rail line as of this week according to the Daily Mail.
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London
Moscow
St. Petersburg
Motil
Market Wrap: Wheat Prices Slip as Cattle, Hogs Move
Global and regional markets report assorted trading in flour and grain with winter wheat and corn on the Chicago board and Cincinnati and Indianapolis livestock quotes. Wheat futures show modest declines while live cattle, hogs, and sheep prices vary across regions including Cincinnati and East Buffalo.
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Cincinnati
Chicago
Indianapolis
East Buffalo
Postal Matters Urge Reestablishment of Pneumatic Tube Service
Washington November 4 The annual report by Willian S Shallenberg second assistant postmaster general urges direct fast mail service between the Pacific coast and the Orient reestablishment of pneumatic tube service and closer separation of city mail by railway clerks to speed dispatch and reduce congestion Also proposed is a test for offices with high gross receipts and new rules on star route contracts There were 125 casualties in the railway mail service during the past year.
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Washington
Willian S. Shallensberg
Pacific Coast
Orient
General Post Office
Mlso
Shallenberg
Steamer Dirigo Brings Passengers and Salmon on Yukon Run
The Dirigo from Skagaway delivered 100 passengers and 70 tons of canned salmon to Port Townsend. Navigation on the Yukon is nearly ended as ice forms at Pelly river and Dawson awaits over ice travel. Preparations intensify for winter, with many men building roads and trails and a staged competition to begin once the river freezes.
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Port Townsend
Wash
Dirigo
Skagaway
Yukon
Pelly River
Dawson
Fierce Forest Fires Threaten Poplar Bluff Area
Fires raging south of Poplar Bluff Missouri for three days endangering thousands of cattle and horses. Farmers and stockmen join the effort with limited progress as droughts reduce feed this winter. In New York the Montserrat returns from Havana with the admiral’s death aboard as memorials are planned aboard.
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Poplar Bluff
Poplar Bluf
Ferrum Tragedy Sparks Hunt For Desperate Gunman
A Negro man William Hale shot into a crowd at a Ferrum Virginia political meeting injuring several and killing Robinett the white blacksmith and John Thomas a black man. Two white men were seriously wounded. Hale fled and is being hunted as bloodhounds join the search and rail service is suspended.
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Roanoke
Ferrum
Roanoke & Southern
William Hale
Robinett
John Thomas
Hale
Southern Road
Viale
Plague in Liverpool Not Confirmed Further Cases
Liverpool reports no new bubonic plague cases on Sunday. U S consul Mr Boyle assures travelers to the United States they will not face quarantine at American ports. Washington says no new advisories from Liverpool or Glasgow. authorities pledge full cooperation to prevent plague entry and maintain existing examination regulations.
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Liverpool
Boyle
United States
Washington
Marine Hospital Service
Glasgow
Mas Fioval
United Verde Mine Report Highlights Vast Riches
Senator W L Clark owns the United Verde mine in Phoenix Arizona. The Amer ism Mining News claims ore values average 75 dollars per ton across gold silver and copper. The mine spans 490 by 500 feet with extensive development including shafts tunnels and drilling to 1400 feet depth.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Amerism Mining News
United Verde
W. L Clark
Durbin Refuses Extradition for Goebel Murder Suspects
Gov. Durbin writes Gov. Beckham that he will not grant Kentucky's requisition to extradite ex Gov. William S. Taylor and Charles W. Finley. He cites persecution and a mass of self evident perjury he says reflects poisoned passion of the court and jury.
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Indianapolis
Ind
W. Durbin
J. C. Beckham
Kentucky
William S. Taylor
Charles W. Finley
William Goebel
Edward Stokes Dies in New York After Long Notoriety
Edward B Stokes longtime foe of New York society and killer of James Fisk Jr died at his sister Mrs Mary McNutt home in New York City after a quarter century of notoriety.
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New York
Edward &. Stokes
James Fisk, Jr
Mary McNutt
Sheriff foils lynch mob in assault case
On November 4 sheriff deputies attempted to take Isaac Alley charged with assaulting a 9 year old girl to the Lighmore jail. A mob tried to seize the prisoner to lynch him but was dispersed by officers. Ten or twelve would be lynchers were arrested and fined for interfering with an officer.
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Miler
S. D
Isaac Alley
Jlighmore
Montreal
Quebec
Toronto
Dominion
Torque Bleue Club
Woodlawn Park Club
Saratoga
Li Hung Chang Improves Amidst Stomach Ulceration
Peking reports Li Hung Chang, gravely ill with stomach ulceration, showing improvement as physicians note severe hemorrhages have lessened. The veteran statesman remains under care in the Chinese capital.
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Peking
Li Hung Chang
Man Begins World Tour On $25,000 Wager
St. Joseph Missouri reports H V McHparren has started a round the world trip aiming to circumnavigate twice in two years on a $25,000 wager to fund an invention.
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St. Joseph, Mo
H. V. Mc
Havana cigar makers seek expulsion of Tampa Resistencia assents
The Havana cigar makers petition the government to expel from Havana the members of the Tampa Resistencia who have been trying to persuade workers to relocate to Tampa.
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Tlavana
Havana
Tampa
William Waldorf Astor Likely Maidenhead Mayor
London correspondent reports William Waldorf Astor to be invited to accept the mayoralty of Maidenhead for the approaching year. The retiring mayor is W I Grenfell MP whose Lapton Court estate adjoins Mr Astor.
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London
William Waldorf Astor
Maidenhead
W. i. Grenfell, M. P
Lapton Court
Memphis Farmer Confesses to Murder in Self Defense
Sam Mc Masters, jailed in Julia Mississippi for his father's murder, confesses guilt claiming the act was in self defense.
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Memphis,Tenn
Sam McMasters
Julia, Miss
Youngest Northwest Grandmother Hails From Town Falls
Des Moines reports Mrs. Jas. P. Carleton of Town Falls aged 29 became a grandmother on Sunday, claiming the distinction of the region's youngest grandmother.
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Des Moines, Ta
Jas. P. Carleton
Town Falls
Ias
Northwest
Norwegian Steamer Kong Haakon Ashore Near Isle Madame
The Norwegian steamer Kong Haakon is ashore at Isle Madame. The vessel is full of water and in distress with crew activity unknown. Local authorities monitor the situation as a salvage response may be required.
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Hallias
Kong Haakon
Isle ,Madame
Toboggan Revival Promises Faster, Fancier Runs This Winter
E G Westlake notes interest in tobogganing rises with new crooked runs and banked turns. Canadian and Swiss sled designs influence American courses as Cresta and Montréal styles evolve for speed and steering.
Smuggling Dog Foiled On Dover Mail Ship
A Dover magistrate fined a woman six guineas and costs after a customs officer uncovered a fox terrier hidden under the dress of a passenger returning from Ostend to Dover on the Belgian mail packet Princess Henriette. The dog was returned to Ostend and the woman, who gave a false Leicester Square address, admitted ownership via Mr Max Muller of London.
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England
Qostend-Dover
Dover
Max Muller
Charlotte Street
Fitzroy Square
London
Leicester Square
London Telegraph
Walter John Haines
Admiralty Pier
Henriette
Apple Blossoms on Malmaison Rose at Violet Hill
A Malmaison rose bush near an apple tree in a Violet Hill garden, Stowmarket, England, bore a strange development. Five perfect apple blossoms formed on stalks as buds opened, creating a curious union of two plants in bloom.
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Violet Hill
Stowmarket
England
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