British War Office Hopes White Keeps Defense At Ladysmith
London reports say the British war office has no news of White at Ladysmith, while Dutch forces under General Joubert near Durban and Nagauwpoort threaten Cape Colony. Boers may strike from Colesburg toward Durban as Capetown merchants fear Boer overrunning Natal.
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London
British War Office
Yestoday
White
Joubert
War Office
Ladysmith
Dorban
Britten
Nunely
Melosh Deel
Durehan
Orange Pree
Cape Colony
Cotos-burg
Burghoredorp
Naguwpourt
South Africa
Army Corps
Culesbury
Sigsnal Hill
Umbutwani Mountain
Capetown
Natal
Pietermatitaburg
Boers Hold In Vicinity Amid Long Range Fire
London dispatch from Nov 1 reports Boers remaining strong near the Wesselton mining area. A patrol came under fire Saturday night while the forces wasted ammunition at long range. A Free State burgher with enemy passes has delivered 200 oxen to town. Siege guns are said to be at Orphantfontein four miles away.
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London
Kimberly
Daily Mail
Orange River
Wesselton
Free State
Orphantfontein
Woesselton
Bridge Blown Up Near Colesburg by Boers
Nov 1 Colesburg reports an explosion heard toward the Colesburg bridge amid delayed transmission. It is believed the Boers destroyed the bridge, with local authorities awaiting further details on the incident and its impact on transit.
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Colesburg
Colesburg Bridge
Pro-Boer Meeting Planned for November 13
Chicago reports a pro-Boer mass meeting under the Holland Society’s auspices, which had paused two weeks ago, is now arranged for Monday evening November 13 at Central Musk hall. Within the next week details follow.
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Chicago
Holland Society
Central Musk Hall
Widows and Orphans Fund Appeal for Boers Defenders
The society will issue a call to the American public requesting contributions to aid widows and orphans of Boers who sacrificed their lives defending their country.
Belated Ladysmith Dispatches Stand Unchanged
London war office says no new information modifies yesterday’s statement that belated dispatches from Ladysmith are arriving. Berlin rumors of General White’s capitulation lack corroboration. A Capetown telegram claims Boer forces entered Cape Colony at Norvais Prover, destroying bridges. British troopship Papidan, returning from South Africa, reported storm damage and losses, heading to Liverpool for refit.
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London
War Office
Ladysmith
Berlin
Whi
Exchange Telegram Company
Capetown
Cape Colony
Norvais Prover
Papidan
South Africa
Liv
Wing
Liverpool
War Office Says Ladysmith News Not Yet Received
London officials report no news from Ladysmith by 2 PM and presume the telegraph is still interrupted. They dismiss rumors about the garrison and assert no grave anxiety about General White’s ability to hold his position.
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London
War Office
Ladysmith
White
Colenso Evacuated as Troops Withdraw From Colenso
London war office and colonial office report troops have pulled back from Colenso and concentrated further south with no news of any engagement near the town. The notice confirms no active fighting in the immediate vicinity.
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London
War Office
Colonial Office
Colenso
Naval Guns Mounted at Ladysmith
Ladysmith reports four naval long range guns mounted in an afternoon work shift. The guns arrived via Capetown and were placed at the defences. Local officials announced completion of the mounting with no reported incidents.
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Ladysmith
Capetown
Pennsylvanian Harvard Clash at Franklin Field Today
Harvard and Pennsylvania meet at Franklin Field in Philadelphia for the annual clash. The improved Penn offense with the guards back aims to test Harvard’s veteran unit as conditions stay wet. Penn wins the toss and defers? First half score Harvard 5, Pennsylvania 0.
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Philadelphia
Featball Warriors
University of Pennsylvania
Harvard
Franklin Field
Pennsylvania
Pennsylv
Burnett
Government Defeated at Barranquilla Battle
Kingston reports the Colombian insurgent fleet was destroyed and 260 insurgents captured with 20 killed. A major clash ten miles from Barranquilla on October 30 led to a government defeat, with about 400 killed and 100 wounded. Government forces routed. equipment captured.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Columbia
Barranquilla
Southern Pacific Announces Group Miner Fare Schedule
The Southern Pacific Railroad unveils a new group passenger tariff for parties of 10 or more, aimed at returning miners from Alaska and the Klondike. The Chicago rate drops from 52.00 to 1, and Missouri River region from 40 to 36, with proportional cuts at intermediate points targeting ticket brokers.
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San Francisco
Southern Pacific Railroad Company
Alaska
Klondike
Chicago
Missouri
Cant Accept the Offer to Raise English Regiment
Banta Crug Cal Nov 4 Major Ferrard reports receiving a telegram from the British war secretary. The offer to raise a regiment of Englishmen in California for service in the Transvaal is acknowledged but cannot be accepted due to existing circumstances.
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Banta Crug
Cal
Ferrard
This
Place
California
Transvaal
Hobart Holds His Own After Opiate Sedation
Paterson New Jersey reports Vice-President Hobart slept fitfully overnight but remained weak yet showed no further loss of strength by seven thirty this morning as nurses monitored his condition following opiate influence.
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Paterson
N. J
Hobart
Boundary case summary on Alaskan boundary dispute viewed
Ex Secretary John W. Foster reviews Alaska boundary history before the American Geographical Society. He argues Britain sought to limit Russian claims while the United States asserted full sovereignty over the coastal strip and bays, citing treaties, leases, maps, and official actions from 1825 to 1880 to support American position.
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Warhingta
John W. Foster
Joint High Commission
United States
Canada
American Geographical Society
Foster
Russia
Great Britain
Rocky Mountains
Ruasid
Hudson Bay Company
Stickeen River
Poster
Canning
Duke of Wellington
Alaska
Eteip
Department of State
Uited
Hitewise
Lie Naval
Border friction over 4 cm strip demarcation noted
A brief remark notes no formal protest from Britain or Canada, only some friction at customs outposts regarding the precise 4 cm demarcation of the strip. The comment emphasizes limited official response amid lingering border clarification issues.
Cabinet backs Philippine resolution to curb insurrection
A Washington report says the cabinet unanimously urged Congress to pass a joint resolution declaring it the duty of the government to govern the Philippine islands under U S civil authority, suppress the insurrection, and implement broad reforms. Secretary Long hailed the Philippine commission report as salutary and supportive of the president's stance.
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New York
Herald
Washington
Congress
Philippine Islands
United States
Philippine Commission
Commission
Long
Rspole
Severe Criticism Of Military Inquiry Report From San Francisco
The Examiner reports a harshly critical military board inquiry sent to Washington from Maj Gen Shafter's headquarters. The nearly 100 page document censures methods used on sick soldiers returning from the Philippines aboard transports including the Union, Newport, and others. Heaviest blame falls on surgeon Lt Col Micontierber of the Twentieth Kansas Volunteers and Col Calf of the same unit, with many officers named only after the War Department releases details.
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San Francisco
Nev
Military Board of Inquiry
War Department
Washington
Shafter
Tran
Philippines
Newport
Oeti
Micontierber
Kaiskas
Tie PaPler
Taid
Coronel Metcalf
Finent
Fungted
Perview
Shatter
Alfred
Atter Presidio
Girard
John Pabisak
Dehn
Posetn
Ceegy W. Mills
Kanes
Jeffries Sharkey Bout Fallout Reveals Bruised Champion
Reports describe a brutal round one with Sharkey nearly forcing Jeffries to retire after a shoulder injury. Jeffries endured a tough night, yet remained ready for Philadelphia as medical notes log a laceration and strained arm impacting his late rounds.
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York
Jeffries
Shoulider
Tike
Jeffres
Philadelhia
Frankey
Goorge Siler
Sharkey
Dal Tre
Jeffrien
Shark
Cflwine
Hennessy's Cashmere Hose Price List Summary
Hennessy's advertises several cashmere hose items in black including fine llama cashmere and women's styles with high spliced heels and double soles. Sizes range from infant to misses and women, with prices listed per pair.
Mittens and Gloves Prices From Vintage Catalog Listings
Women's double mittens with plain and fancy backs priced at 2 cents per pair. Hand-knit double mittens with openwork backs and fancy wrists offered at 2 cents a pair. Silk hand-knit mittens with ribbon finishes priced at 2 cents per pair. Misses fancy back double mittens in all sizes at 35 cents per pair. Infants' hand-knit mittens in plain and fancy styles in all colors from 1 to 75 cents per pair.
Nation Specials Eureka Spring Hooks and Eyes Card
Eureka Spring Specials feature strong durable hooks and eyes in black and silver. Includes 4 sizes and 100 values for the card. Also lists velveteen skirt fabric in black and colors with yard price and corduroy binding in various colors with price per yard. Saxony yarns offered in multiple colors with skeins and dye items.
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Eureka
Klas
Nish
Saxony
Fine Suits For Fall and Winter From New York Tailoring
The clothing offered is crafted for quality and durability with superior textures and trims. Each garment reflects distinct style and expert tailoring, promising a fit and finish unmatched by lesser products.
Men's Suits and Walking Suits Price List
A lengthy catalog of menswear describes various suits with four button cutaway jackets in Cheviot and Worsted, priced from 10 to 32 dollars. Includes brown striped Cheviot, brown fancy Cassimere, brown fancy checked Cheviot, black unfinished Worsted, fancy Hough Cheviot, striped Worsted, and English Walking Sails with detailed fabric notes and tailor finishes.
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Cassimere Suis
Princeton
Syle
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