The Belated Dispatches From Ladysmith and War News
Dispatches report continued British defense at Ladysmith with open railroad but risk of destruction. Hoer losses cited at 95 killed and 200 wounded as Boer artillery and lyddite dominate. General Joubert plans to strike while British guns and naval firepower bolster defense amid rumors of falls back and renewed Boer attacks. References to Pietermaritzburg and Dundee reflect wartime uncertainty and censorship.
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London
Ladysmith
Colense
Capetown
South Africa
Capture White and Ladysmith In South Africa Crisis
London dispatch reports telegraph links to Ladysmith cut but not evidence of siege. Joubert may target General Whites force to force terms or European intervention. Paris rumor says Meyer won Colenso and rails to Pietermaritzburg, yet war office doubtful. German emperor may be welcomed in England as relations with Britain tense around South Africa.
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New York
the Tribune
London
Ladysmith
Dundee
Joubert
White
England
Paris
Lucas Meyer
Colenso
Pietermaritzburg
War Office
Gibraltar
Russia
France
South Africa
Germany
Lord Lonsdale
Kruger
Writer hints at corroboration of judgment by government
The text notes that the British government, Lord Rore berry and common sense corroborated his judgment, but it does not explain why the flying squadron was ordered out. The passage centers on implied support without detailing the rationale.
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Lord Roreberry
Common Sense
Deepest Alarm Over South Africa Crisis
London reports General Joubert moves to sever Ladysmith from Colenso as Pieterijnitzburg may fall before Buller arrives. The World notes silent war office, casualty list delays, and mobilization of a second army corps on the 10th. Dutch rising grows in northern Cape Colony while native unrest spreads near the Transvaal and Orange Free State borders.
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New York
London
Joubert
Ladysmith
South Africa
Cape Colony
Transvaal
Orange Free State
Cape
Natal
General White
England
Mr. Chamberlain
Birmingham
Sir Alfred Milner
Casualties at Farquhar's farm and surrender details
London reports heavy losses among non commissioned officers and men at Farquhar's farm with 80 killed and 30 wounded for the cesters, 10 killed and 41 wounded for the Fusileers, and two wounded in the Tenth Mountain battery before surrender. Captured and missing divisions show Gloucesters with 19 officers and 350 men, Tenth Mountain battery with five officers and 14 men. Fusileers not yet reported.
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London
Farquhar's Farm
Cesters
Fusilee
Tenth Mountain Battery
Gloucesters
Canadian Troops Readied for Transvaal Contingent
Ottawa reports Sir Wilfrid Laurier, premier, said a second contingent for the Transvaal is under consideration. Correspondence continues between the government and imperial authorities. An offer of troops has been made, with one dominion government awaiting reply.
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Ottawa
No Fresh News From London On Boer Movements
London reports no new information about Boer movements at Colenso nor about British troops mobilizing. An army order issued this evening directs mobilization of nine militia battalions at their headquarters on dates after November 20.
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London
War Office
Colenso
Ladysmith
Cabinet Discusses Philippine Report and Cuba Civil Governance
Washington November 6 The cabinet met two hours with most time spent on the preliminary Philippine commission report, which received full cabinet approval. Incidental talks covered insular postal union status to be investigated by Postmaster General Smith. The Cuban civil government issue also drew attention as the military system’s replacement appears increasingly necessary, with the President awaiting a suitable successor.
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Washington
Philippine Commission
Smith
Cuba
Editor EB Godkin resigns from Evening Post
New York November 3 The Evening Post will print that EB Godkin has severed his connection with the paper. He intended to leave January first but has hastened the step due to impaired health. He will continue as an occasional editorial contributor.
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New York
The
Evening Post
EB. Godkin
Cutie
Brief Sitting by Philippine Commission Decides to Work On
Washington November 3 The Philippine commission held a brief session and decided to continue its work without a recess. Schurmann will leave for Ithaca tonight and be away a week but will take his work with him.
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Washington
Philippine Commission
Schurmann
Ithaca
Northeast Gale Strikes Lake Michigan Sinking Yacht Found
A northeast gale lasting over 48 hours caused vessels to seek shelter along Chicago harbor. The schooner Chiquita, with a dead man lashed to the rigging, ran ashore near Miller's station Indiana. crew presumed dead. Other ships ashore or leaking include William H. Dunham near St Joseph Michigan and Kate Lyons near Cathead. A large number of vessels sought shelter, and rescue crews search beaches for survivors.
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Chicago
Lake Polis
William H. Dunham
St. Jogeph
Mich
Bois Blanc Island
Kate Lyons
Cathead
Elgin
Milwaukee
Way
Miller's Station
Ind
Michigan
Dr. Way
Rabin
Albert Sherman
Rift Wood
Chicapes Life Sive
Ling Station
Death of Recluse Known as Havre Anderson
A Galena correspondent reports the death of Havre Anderson, known as the big Swede, a reclusive but widely known figure in northern Illinois. Born in Sweden to wealth, he led a roaming life, served as a volunteer in the Civil War, and lived in seclusion in a five mile town. Domestic troubles are cited as a cause for retirement from society.
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Chicago
Times-Herald
Galena
Oleo Mn. Geller
Havre Anderson
Recluse
Sweden
America
Con
Quincy
Washington
Ennals
Wircansia
Anti-Trust Plan for Large Chicago Baking Powder Plant
Special to the Times from Chisago reports Chicago men and representatives from other cities meeting since Wednesday to form an anti trust baking powder company. Details are said to be completed and a large baking powder plant will be established in Chicago. Conference attendees then headed to dealers to purchase machinery for the new plant.
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Chisago
Thes Times
Terat
Indianapolis
Chicago
Confident Fighters Ahead of Jeffries Sharkey Showdown
The article notes both men ready for action with 6 o clock start, Jeffries and Sharkey train hard and Nick Fitzsimons praised as confident. Jeffries, supported by Family Road, heads to Consol level Park for a walk and returns to Tintle hotel for breakfast. Public confidence remains high in a potential victory.
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Jeffries
Cons Leval Park
Dvffites
Tintle Hotel
Fitzsimons
Sharkey
Billy Delaney
Tommy Ryan
Jeffries Versus Sharkey Prepares Amid East Coast Buzz
Jeffries and trainers depart for Voney Town at 10 o clock while Sharkey rises early for a Staten Island breakfast and travels with his crew to Coney Island. Sharkey expresses full confidence in his condition as the men aim at the champion bout.
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Jeffries
Voney Taland
Sharkey
McGrath
Newdorp
Staten Esland
Shar Key
Holy Armstrong
Tin M H
Coney Island
Manila Fronts See Heavy Skirmishes In Philippines War
Washington reports a cable from Manila describing Lt Shivens and 18 men reconnoitering MacArthur front, attacking entrenched insurgents with several killed and wounded. Lawton’s advance west and south of Allaga disrupts enemy forces. Boutelle’s scouts suffer a casualty. Bell’s Thirty-sixth Volunteers clear opposition from Florida Blanca toward Porac, seizing nine insurgent cavalry, guns and property while inflicting deaths and captures.
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Washington
War Department
Manila
Shivens
MacArthur
Lawton
Allaga
Batson
Macabe
Boutelle
Hatsen
Bell
Florida Blanca
Porac
Whaling Bark Returns to San Francisco
The whaling bark Charles W. Morgan arrived from the Okhotsk islands with 1400 barrels of sperm oil 2600 barrels of bone and 60 pounds of ambergris. Ambergris sent to owners J and W Wing of New Bedford. Morgan harvested 48 sperm whales and two right whales. A boat was wrecked but all hands were saved. Caledonia reported with 400 barrels of whale oil 10 barrels of sperm oil and 6000 pounds of bone. One crewman Martin Cosgrove from the Caledonia reportedly drowned after a whale strike.
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San Francisco
Charles W. Morgan
Okhowk
Gouise
Japan
Re W. Wing
New Hedford
Morgan
Caledonia
Martin Cosgrove
Indiana
Ovid
Headquarters Change Warns Pacific Coast Steamship Firm
San Francisco in November reports a shift of the Pacific Coast steamship company’s shipping and general business to Seattle. The move follows the loss of agency by Col line Perkins & Co, with formal changes aimed to secure business continuity. The Great Northern Railway of Seattle drives the restructuring as it gains influence over the concern.
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San Francisco
Pacific Coast
Seattle
Mate Lown
Colline, Perkins & Coa
Made Another Bid Washington submits new bid for cruiser
Toran Brothers of Seattle submitted to the Navy Department another bid for construction of a 35,000 ton cruiser. The firm argues Congress intended at least one vessel to be constructed on the Pacific coast and cites Union Iron Works of San Francisco as the other bidder. The proposal has been referred to the board of construction and is deemed unlikely to be entertained.
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Washington
Toran Brothers
Seattle
Navy Department
Uest Congress
Union Tron
San Francisco
Bml
Seacde
San Jane Disen Corporation
Board of Construction
Betting Boom in Frisco Remains Wild Over Fight Odds
Frisco November 3 betting on the Jeffries versus Johnson boxing title has drawn heavy wagers with total pools reaching around 100000. Bettors include notable names and some have placed five thousand to eight thousand dollars on various outcomes as the event nears. The stakes promise continued influxes of money despite unsettled conditions and public interest remains high.
Hobart Is Sinking Reveals Vice President's Worsening Health
Hobart is sinking as Vice President Hobart weakens, failing to take nourishment in sufficient amounts. The update notes he is gradually weakening after a period of rest earlier in the day.
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Tatterton
N. J
Hobart
Hennessy’s Cashmere Hose Catalog Notes Prices
Catalog entry highlights Hennessy’s fine llama cashmere hose in black for women and misses with high heels double soles and ribbed designs. Sizes range from 5 to 10 for misses and 8 to 10 for women, with infant ribbed cashmere option noted. Prices listed as one pair figures in odd currency symbols.
Mittens and Gloves Hand-knit varieties at low prices
Various women's double mittens with plain and fancy backs priced 25 cents per pair. Women’s hand-knit double mittens with openwork backs and fancy wrists offered at 30 cents. Silk hand-knit mittens with ribbon finish priced a few cents above 30 cents. Misses’ fancy back double mittens in all sizes 35 cents. Infants’ hand-knit mittens in plain and fancy styles from 15 to 75 cents per pair.
Nation Specials Eureka Spring Hooks and Eyes Catalog Notice
Eureka Spring Hooks and Eyes offered strong durable black and silvered hardware in sizes 3 and 4 with 10 cent Se card value. Includes bias velveteen skirt facing cordivoy skirt binding horn and rubber dressing combs seven inch price per yard Spanish knitting yarn skeins and Saxony yarn in multiple colors values for se skein.
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Eureka
Saxony
Men's Suits in Cheviot and Worsted Styles
A retailer advertises assorted men’s suits including black rough cheviot four button cutaway coats priced around 10 dollars, brown striped cheviot at 16.09 reduced to 10, brown fancy cassimere at 12.50, brown fancy checked cheviot and black unfinished worsted at 15, rough cheviot in black with blue stripe at 18, striped worsted in brown at 20, and pale gray cheviot walking suits at 25, all described as tailor-made with Italian linings and strong fittings.
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Pnglich
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