Britain may trade Samoas for Gilbert and Solomon islands
A Washington dispatch reports no confirmed knowledge of Britain offering to cede the Gilbert and Solomon Islands to Germany. Negotiations on the Samoan question could prompt Britain to propose a swap, with Germany potentially willing to turn over its Samoan interests in return. Any deal would require U S consent as a third party and the paragraph notes a remark about heart size among adults.
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New York
Herald
Washington
Great Britain
Gilbert Islands
Solomon Islands
Pacific
Germany
Gilbert and Solomon Islands
British dispatch recounts Ladysmith action and losses
London reports General White's dispatch from Ladysmith detailing a forceful in force recon mission to seize high ground near Nicholson's Nek. The column endured a chaotic night march, mule stampedes, and heavy enemy fire, with many casualties and prisoners later sent to Pretoria.
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London
British War Office
White
Ladysmith
Royal Artillery
Natal
Farquhar
110Th Mountain Artillery
Gloucesters
Royal Irish Fusileers
Carlton
Adye
Gell
Lambler
Nicholson
Nek
Gloucester
Joubert
Dortors
British Position Weak In Boer War Defeat Forecast
London dispatch reports a decisive Boer victory exposing British center and right flanks at Glencoe and Ladysmith. The defeat, seen as humiliating to English pride, shows Boers outmaneuvering General White and trapping seasoned British troops in ambushes. Newsboys faced grim scenes as Britain faced a stark setback.
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New York
The
Tribune
London
White
John Bull
Queen
Almys
Glencoe
Ladysmith
Buiti
Latyemith
War News From Natal Shapes British Resolve
The article describes British leaders and soldiers rallying to continue the war with renewed energy to restore British prestige. It analyzes strategic options as Ladysmith remains defensively weak and contemplates whether to retreat or stand, while noting Boer influence and press reactions.
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John Bull
Natal
Colenso
Pietermaritzburg
Durban
Buller
Cape Colony
Ladysmith
Gloucestershire Regiment
South Africa
Cape
Artillery Duel Near Ladysmith Reported
Special dispatch from Ladysmith says Boers closed around the town Monday night and fired shells into the British camp. Two guns from the Powerful opened fire at dawn Tuesday as Boers pressed, some guns silenced, Boer losses said heavy. Ladysmith garrison confident and combative. duel continued Tuesday night.
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London
Ladysmith
Powerful
Brief British Cabinet Meeting Marks Defense Conference
London November 1 The cabinet meeting was unusually brief. Afterwards the defense committee met at the foreign office and held a long conference with Field Marshal Lord Wolseley. Members included the Duke of Devonshire A Bists and the Marquis of Lansdowne Sir Michael Hicks Beach.
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London
Defense Committee of Thebinet
Duke of Devonshire
Marquis of Lansdowne
Michael Hicks Beach
Foreign Office
Matshal Lord
Wolseley
Count Bothmer Urges Victoria Mediation in Transvaal War
The Tageblatt reports Count Bothmer head of the German peace society sent a telegram to Queen Victoria asking her to accept mediation by the United States to end the war with the Transvaal.
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Beriin
Tageblatt
Count Bothmer
German Peace Society
Queen Victoria
United States
Transvaal
Troopship Lost Reported Near Cape
London reports in Wednesday morning dispatch that a British troopship sailing for the cape last week is said to have been lost at sea. No details are provided and authorities have not issued confirmation.
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Chicago
London
Cape
Landon
Former Private Killed in San Francisco Saloon Shooting
Cha, a former Private and recent Hancock transport cook, was shot and killed by C. R. Dodge, a saloon keeper, at his Hunter's Point area business after a dispute over drink payments with discharged soldiers. Dodge fired after mistaking a person for the attacker when his son lay wounded. Dodge has been arrested on murder charges.
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San Francisco
Cha
Atte
Nebr
Cook
Hancock
C. R. Dodge
Hunter's Point
Dodger
Lybog
Dodge
Wall
Lextee
Visit of Inspection on the Coast in Kore Hime Duties
A visit of inspection by Kore Hime is noted on the coast during November. He remains there in charge of official duties.
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Imepicent City
Kore Hime
General Hughes Reports Quiet Negros as Brigands Are Scattered
Manila dispatch notes Vizayan district commander General Hughes reports Negros Island calmer and more orderly after brigands driven out. General Young’s column entered Tabuanutuan near San Isidro. Captain Batson’s forces nabbed a telegraph operator with a note to Aguinaldo and captured brigands near Alli, Talavera, and Cobal. The steamer Lebuan, with prize crew from Castine, arrived after blockade duty off Zamboanga.
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Manila
Hughes
Vizayan
Negros
Young
Tabanautuan
San Isidro
Parker
Fourth Cavalry
Alli
Batson
Aguinaldo
Lawton
Aliaza
Tarlac
Hays
Talavera
Cobal
Lebuan
Hong Kove
Batons
United States
Castine
Zamaboanga
Sale on Silks and Dress Goods Promises Deep Discounts
A newspaper ad promotes a Monday and Tuesday sale of about 1500 yards of silks and dress goods. The selection includes Figured Taffetas, Rich Satin Bravades, Irish Poplins, Gros Grains, Swiss Taffetas, and corded and striped Taffetas in black and various colors. Regularly priced $1.25 to $2.00 per yard, now 98 cents per yard.
Wireless system to link five Hawaiian islands by wireless
Wireless Telegraphic plans in November involve Signor Marcani’s system linking five Hawaiian islands. Frederick J. Gross of Catton Neill & Co, Honolulu engineers, secures an American contract amid doubts about cable viability due to coral reefs. The system promises lower costs and practical communication across eight to miles, with regular service to be run by the installing company.
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New York
Signor Marcani
Hawaiian Islands
Amerivans
Frederick J. Gross
Catton, Neill & Co
Honolulu
Mawail
Marcons
Cross
Avis
Marcon
From Asiatic Ports Hauling Damages Claims Rise
The Chinn arrived from Asiatic ports via Honolulu Reporting that Special Agent Sewall handed the Hawaiian government a letter from Washington about damages claims for imprisonment during the rebellion The Attorney General Griggs says the merit of the claims is established and a settlement is advised A second letter from Washington disapproves Minister Danio's voyage to Italy to hire laborers for Hawaii The cruiser Newark arrived at Honolulu and will stay days before proceeding to Male to join Watson's squadron
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San Francisco
Asiatic
Honolulu
Sewall
Washington
Griggs
United States
Haly
Minster
Danio
Italy
Hawaiian
Newark
Foylulu
Manda
Watson
Judge Tong named Cairo envoy amid Cairo diplomatic posting
Washington reports Judge John D. Tong, a Republican National Committee man from Florida, appointed diplomatic agent and consul general at Cairo Egypt. Berlin rumors claim Nubia the Penninsula and Oriental liner sank but company has no knowledge of any loss and doubt lingers. St Petersburg says finance minister Dowitte addressed private lenders on Russia’s sound finances and noted money shortage stems from global conditions rather than domestic weakness.
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Washington
John D. Tong
Republican Na Committee
Florida
Cairo
Egypt
London
Nev
Berlin
St. Petersburg
Novisto Ys
M. Dowitte
Priveta Erdit
France
Great Britain
Plain and Novelty Dress Goods Offerings
A catalog-style list describes plain and novelty dress fabrics for women. Items include all wool broadcloths in various colors, widths from 50 to 62 inches, priced per yard. novelty dress patterns and checks. tweeds and serges. golf suitings. astrakhan blends in white and cream. Several lines note select pieces at bargain prices and emphasize quality fabrics for children's dresses and ladies wear.
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