System a Success for Navy Vessels in Tests
A Washington special report states the Marconi wireless telegraphy system is adapted for use on all navy vessels. A special board of navy officers said the system should be trialed in the fleet. Admiral Bradford released the conclusions and recommendations as tests on the New York and Massachusetts were completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Board of Navy
Marconi
Admiral Bradford
Bureau of
New York
Massachusetts
Apples Lost In Wet Streets Hit Record Loss
Chicago reports a big fall in apple supply as three weeks of extreme October heat damaged winter stock shipped from Michigan New York and Indiana. The Record notes commission men mourn a $260000 loss as cold storage could not avert widespread decay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Wet Street Commission
Michigan
New York
Indiana
British and Boer Fire Near Ladysmith Reported
Dispatches from the Ladysmith front describe November 10 shelling of Transvaal positions, with damage to Buluwana hill gun platforms and reports of wounded. British forces seen underground and 1000 hospital casualties claimed. Heavy clashes November 14 between Orange Free State and British south of Ladysmith. Lombarshop batteries visible and a Transvaal big gun shelling. About 500 burghers guarded Heipmakaar pass to block Dundee reoccupation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llorenzo Marquez
Ladysmith
Pretoria
Transvaal
Buluwana
Wei
Orange Free State
Lombarshop
Free
Boers Reported Moving Near Roer Front
A London sourced dispatch notes a Boer detour with a commander within six miles of a northern eastern village. British forces took positions facing the Roer advance while the enemy crept in the hills and made no attack. Colenso camp gains infantry reinforcement under Colonel Kitchener and a naval gun from HMS Terrible.
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New York
London
Daily Mail
Colens Camp
Kitchener
British Losses From London Dispatch
The Daily Telegraph reports from Estcourt on Nov 16 that a few Boers are seen near Frere and moving east while an ambulance train moves to recover the wounded. The armored train engagement yesterday left 28 wounded or missing including Dublin Fusileers Captain Haldane Lieutenant Franglin and 45 men. A heavy musket fire was heard near Lady Smith at 2 am, with no cannon sound.
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New York
Herald
London
Daily Telegraph
Estcourt
Frere
Dublin
Haldane
Franglin
Durban
Boers Await the Attack at Colenso
Official Volstein report states the Tugela river bridge near Colenso was destroyed on Wednesday November 15. Boers anticipate a major clash as Colenso faces Estcourt amid the advancing forces.
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Lorenzo Marques
Delagoa
Volstein
Tugela
Colenso
Estcourt
War Office Dispatch From General Buller
London reports from the War Office summarize dispatches from General Buller stating Kimberley was well as of November 11 and Ladysmith as of November 12 and 14, with all forces there reported in good condition.
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London
War Office
Buller
Capetown
Kimberley
Ladysmith
Criticism Over Reconnaissance in Estcourt Train Disaster
London reports mounting criticism of reconnaissance failures linked to the armored train disaster near Estcourt. No official troop movements from Durban are confirmed, raising fears of greater transport difficulties and possible delays in Ladysmith relief. Major General Sir Cornelius Cleary is reassigned to lead the Orange River operation, affecting command seniority and logistics.
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London
Estcourt
Durban
Ladysmith
Baller
Cornelius Cleary
White
Ladysmith Siege Details Filter Through London Dispatch
A London Times dispatch outlines early November bombardments and heavy fighting at Ladysmith. Boers press hard to crush defense and threaten General White’s position. Relieving column forms at Pietermaritzburg under General Hildyard with units arriving in Natal. Reports place Boer forces advancing near Estrourt within five miles, while British forces regroup and consider retreat or breakout.
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York
The
Tribune
London
Ladysmith
Planne
Esteourt
Times
White
Pietermaritnburg
Hildyard
Natal
Estrourt
Durban
Second
West Yorkshires
Western Front at Ladysmith and Kimberley Relief Plans
Reports describe weak garrison artillery at Ladysmith and delays in moving field guns from ships. Three batteries disembarked at Durban await transport inland while Buller and Baden-Powell prepare armored train actions and scouting. Kimberley relief column nears, Buller redeploys 12,000 troops. Times recounts Elendslangte battle and Talamana hill storming with General Bynons fatally wounded.
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Mstcourt
Durban
Taye
Piestermarityburg
War Office
Teeta Buller
Winston Harehill
Capetown
Aldershot
Admiralty
Buller
Ladysmith
Kimberley
Cape Town
The
Times and Mall
Elendslangte
Times
Talamana Hill
Bymons
Ladysmith cordon reported by London dispatch
A London dispatch to the Herald from Pietermaritzburg dated November 11 quotes the Daly Telegraph describing a full cordon around Ladysmith and ingress difficulties. It says Boer forces face food shortages while Free State rebels grow mutinous and British troops remain cheerful with little sickness.
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New York
Herald
London
Daly ‘Telesoph
Pietermaritnburg
Ladysmith
Otis reports detail Lawton MacArthur advance in Philippines
Reports from General Otis summarize MacArthur entering Geronaya and advancing toward Paniqui with local inhabitants hospitable. Lawton's telegraph lines unreliable, rail service dented but repairable. Skirmishes near San Nicholas San Manuel and Rosales yield prisoners and guns. Weather favorable and insurgents retreating westward along the road toward Bayombong.
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Washington
War Department
Otis
Lawton
MacArthur
Muuilt
Geronaya
Papiqui
San Fernandes
Tarlac
Paniqui
Sandose
Covranghin
Tay=ng
Rayombong
Dagupan
Ban Pabiin
Oris
San Nicholas
San Manuel
Young
Ballance
Asingan
Rosales
Panarabia
San Fabian
Swigert
Bayombong
Lawien
Luna
Agner River
Tho
Hayes
San Isidro
Aguinaldo
Interjer
Senator Thurston’s Nebraska Senator Weds Lola Pupman
Senator Thurston of Nebraska married Lola Pupman daughter of Mr and Mrs Parman at 9am today in Washington. The ceremony at Metropolitan Methodist Episcopal church was officiated by Rev Dr Penk M Brittol with only close relatives present.
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Washington
Doh M. Thurston
Nebraska
Ang
Lola Pupman
Parnan
Penk M. Brittol
Metronotitan Methodist Episcopal Church
Wellcome disbarment case moves toward final briefs
The Wellcome disbarment case ends evidence phase as both sides receive briefs windows. The attorney general has one week to file, the defense nine days for a reply, and a final week for closing arguments. Court likely to begin final consideration in December with a late year decision possible. Witnesses and court crowd described as proceedings continue.
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Inter Mountain
Helena
Wellcome
Supreme Court
Rome
Marshal Crane
Montina
W. W. Walnworth
Butte
The
Standard
Heleon
Uotedi Dence
Standir
Busine
Fred Whiteside
State Centrale
Atacootla
Naional Bank
Kaligpetl
Olan
Trus
Gettle
Hobson
Hedges
Northern Pacific
Nolan
Wallace
Joan H. Toate
Sena
Naeemul
Court House
Coupses
Toole
A. J. Campbell
Anaconda
Stock Collars Showcase in Satin and Velvet Designs
A sale item listing describes satin and velvet collars in colors such as corn pink and cardinal. Prices range from one dollar to one dollar and twenty-five cents, with details on beading, tucks, and fringe options.
Hosiery and Shoes Sale Notice
Fragmented OCR item lists hosiery and footwear details with sizes eight and six to one, mentioning cashmere, ribbed hosiery, and double soles. Pricing appears as one dollar for some pairs, with several brand-like names and vague product descriptions, typical of a catalog snippet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wohmen
Sean Black Cosmere
Pete Pale
Mikeos
Glove Price List Highlights Varied Styles and Colors
A vintage ad lists REYNIER gloves at 2.00 with calfskin options in white and black. PLAVTA French Kid Gloves feature three stitch points and back stitching in multiple shades. SEMVIA Kid Gloves offer two chaps and back stitching, while OP Lt Kine Lambskin Gloves present embroidery and multiple color choices.
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Plavta
Exestlent
OP & Lt
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