Manila reports three brigades advance in Luzon campaign
The Manila desk reports Magalang seized by MacArthur forces as part of a southeast Luzon push toward Tarlac. About 1,000 insurgents faced Major O'Brien and Colonel Smith, with seven Americans wounded. General Wheeler forms at Angeles for possible engagement while Otis notes 30,000 troops north of Manila amid Aguinaldo's dispersed forces and fears of prolonged guerrilla warfare.
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Manila
Magalang
MacArthur
Smith
O'Brien
Angeles
Arayat
Americas
Tarlac
Barrios
San Francisco
Brush
Hamilton
Slayin
General Wheeler
Aguinaldo
Luzon
United States
War Department
Lawton
Wheaton
Otis
Bayambang
Campaign to crush Aguinaldo underway in Luzon
Washington reports forces exceeding 30,000 under Generals Lawton MacArthur and Wheaton closing in on Aguinaldo. The plan calls for November 6 launches with Libations of Bayambang and Tarlac, as Otis forecasts a swift end to the rebellion. Lawton and MacArthur push from Colanatuan and Dagupan toward the Rio Agno valley to trap Aguinaldo before month’s end.
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New York
the Herald
Washington
Lawton
MacArthur
Wheaton
Aguinaldo
Oris
War Department
Otis
General Otis
Bayambang
Talac
Tarlac
Panague
Moncada
J Morthaward
Colanatuan
Rio Agno
Allaga
Talavera
Wheaton Weed
Daguyan
Lingayen
Gulf
Gene Wheaton
General MacArthur
Bambang
Dagpan
Angeles
Amgeres
Tailac
Dayambang
Wen
Aguinalto
Washington Dispatch Reports Key Manila Campaign Moves
War department reports Wheaton's expedition on Sherid an and Agtea transports plus two coasters under three war ships head for Legas gulf. MacArthur’s troops advance to Magalang clearing between Angeles and Atayit. O'Brien battalion and Sliven’s scouts drive enemy toward Magalang claiming 28 prisoners and 50 more captured, with 12 wounded. Heavy rains hinder Lawton operations as supplies flow to San Isidro and northward.
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Washington
Wheaton
Sheridan
Agtee
Linen Gulf
MacArthur
Magnland
Angeles
Atayit
O'Brien
Seventeenth Infantry
Fourth Cavalry
Sliven
Balulut
Magaland
St Ritles
Smith
Hamilton
Lawton
San Isidro
Otis
Hard Fought Campaign In New York Underway
The off year campaign in New York ended after a hard fought race. Republicans forged a fusion with the Citizens' Union and Independent Labor Party to bolster their stance against Tammany Hall. Attention centered on the Nineteenth district where Assemblyman Robert Mazet faced a challenge in a protest over an investigative committee appointment. Mazet’s defeat would block the committee’s report in the next assembly.
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New York
Tammany Hal
Citizens’ Union
Independent Labor Party
Tammany
Robert Mazet
Mazet
Martin Ordered Out In Newport Defense Move
Newport Kentucky reports Governor Brad ordered Company National Guard to report at Newport armory at 7 PM tonight fully equipped with ammunition and travel rations. The telegraphed order gave no details on duty.
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Newport, Ky
Gley
National Guard
Newport Armory
Brad
Aggressive Move Reported Amid Ladysmith Crisis
London dispatch reports a bold Allied action shifting rumors about Ladysmith. General White conducts offensive sorties challenging Boer positions, easing fears of total siege and signaling potential changes in British strategy amid Cape Colony tensions and naval considerations.
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London
Whit
Nichtsen
Anxiout
Ladysmith
War Office
Orange Prom
Bestor
Hoare
Cape Colony
Huntieh
Butler
Moorish Room Furnishings Displayed in Fine Furniture Line
An advertises a Moorish room display featuring teakwood furniture with marble inlaid tops, brass, rugs, draperies, and a wide range of decorative pieces. Highlights include imperial finish beds, dining sets, sideboards, mahogany and birdseye maple pieces, and numerous chairs, desks, and cabinets in multiple styles.
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Adams
Westlake
Letter on Letters of Marque From Washington
A Herald from Washington questions the Queen’s government issuing letters of marque to privateers. It notes the Transvaal flag on the high seas being doubtful and cites practical issues since a landlocked government has no sea coast or ports.
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Alabama
Kelvin
Paris
United States
Spat
Mexico
Spa
Spain
Europe
Jay York
Heralt
Washington
Koer
Joess
Transvaal
No Shells Took Effect in Kimberley Reconnaissance
A report from Kimberley notes a delayed action during a reconnaissance led by Colonel Scott Turner. The Tonemy peeled enw kapie and the Roers tired on stelis but none of these attacks achieved results. The reconnoitering party returned to Kimberley without success.
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Kimberley
Trans- Cissim
Scott Turner
Roers
Kinberley
Report From Capetown Delayed Mission Crossing Colony
Report from Capetown notes no confirmation of the expedition as ships purportedly move up the river toward Herschel for the purpose of crossing the colony. Delays attributed to a pipe mission and uncertain status of the feers.
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Capetown
Aliwal Norlin
Herschel
News Is Held Back in Wartime Dispatches From Africa
A chaotic wartime summary notes limited news from the front in South Africa. Reports hint at Boer resistance near Pietermaritzburg and Durban, with British reinforcements and fears of a broader uprising among local populations. A pigeon message suggests ongoing fighting and shifting positions as forces move toward Natal.
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New York
the Tribune Sam London
Grant
South Africa
Bester
Baller
Culenso
Colonial Office
Joubert
Pietermaritain
Natal Lefos
Sinee
Bert
Cole
Zamboal River
Exhibit of ancient Mexican drawn work in reception room
Mr. A. B. Culver arrived in Butte from Aguas Calientes Mexico to showcase a collection of alte ne work. The display features many beautiful specimens arranged in the Wesplayan window and elevator access to the first floor reception room.
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Malance
A. B. Culver
Butte
Aguas Calientes
Mexico
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Finlen-Media Drug Co
Parchen-D’ Acheut
North Main
St. Mary’s Academy
Deer Lodge
Mont
Martin
Ennessy
Calense
Plepamaritabars
Zululand
Wis Pieters
Maritzburg
Stormberg
Ywes
Bullers
General Methuen
Durban
Tucker
Orchestra
Hennessy's
Butte, Montana
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