Many Ships Wrecked in Straits of Magellan
A Norfolk report to the Chicago Tribune states ten ships lie ashore in the straits of Magellan with six from Kurdistan and four from Hpeed less. Vessels faced heavy weather en route to coal, and off Patagonia no wrecks could be seen. Crews’ fate remains unknown amid treacherous coast and cannibal fears.
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Chicago
Tribune
Norfolk
Straits of Magellan
Kurdistan
Littledale
Hpeedless
Milton
Patagonian
The Hard Fighting at Ladysmith
News from the South African front reports British efforts to relieve Ladysmith facing Boer encirclement and strong artillery. Dispatches note Estcourt defenses, Boer movements toward Estcourt and Willowgrange, and naval guns in position. Censorship limits lower Natal reports, while relief commanders and veterans from the Wolseley era are identified among officers.
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Estcourt
Lower Natal
Estefurt
Free State
London
Kimberley
Lord Methuen
Standard
Thy Chronicle
Upper
Natal
White
Carleton
Hildyar
Lord Wolseley
Wolseley
Francis Clery
William Gatacre
Orange River
Gatacre
Burmah
Chitral
Loudon
South Africa
Clery
Buller
Charles Warren
South Afrca
Battle at Ladysmith Reported in Estcourt Dispatch
A dispatch from Estcourt dated November 20 reports a Ladysmith engagement on November 15 lasting from daybreak to 2 PM. It cites many Boer dead and prisoners, with British losses stated as much smaller. A second battle the following day is described as the heaviest yet fought, with hundreds of Boer dead and comparatively small British losses.
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Tandon
Estcourt
Ladysmith
Boer Tactics Fail Near Estcourt In South Africa
London dispatch reports Estcourt remained focal as Dutch allies tried last minute tactics to disrupt a railway bridge and draw British cavalry into ambush. A single shell from a naval gun and swift Boer retreat followed by reinforcements changed the balance, showing the British navy gun position and cautious, wary troops.
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New York
The
Tribune
London
Estcourt
Hildyard
Glencoe
Samoan Partition Treaty Near Signing This Week
A Washington report states Secretary Hay expects final disposal of the Samoa partition treaty within the week. Ambassador Choate has marked the text of the Germany and Great Britain agreement, and signing arrangements will follow receipt. Von Holleben was at the state department but Hay delays signing until the Berlin London text is seen. The administration approves the other powers actions on Samoa and Upolu.
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New York
Herald
Washington
Hay
Samoa
Choate
Germany
Great Pehain
von Holleben
State Department
Berlin
London
Savy
Upola
End of Negotiations For SaMoan Commission Handling
Three governments decide the disposition of the airing handed over as the sole Sa moan commission by the Mataafe and Malletou factions. The commission agreed to pay for the area. Upota reports of trouble ease. Tutuila remains quiet as natives welcome naval personnel aboard the auxiliary cruiser Abianda stationed at Pago Pago where a coaling station is under construction.
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Mataafe
Malletou
Mare Island
Gadger
Upota
Tutuila
Naval Office
Abianda
Pago Vago
Cuba's Great Loss and U S Views on Cuba
New York reports Dr. Joseph Ta Hanes, former U S consul at Cardenas, Cuba, describes extensive sugar plantation destruction across Havana and Santa Clara provinces. He estimates total losses around 360 million, citing destroyed mills, cane, stock, and equipment, and notes adventurers pressuring replanting while urging continued American occupation for stability. He argues American reports miss the island-wide conditions and emphasizes need to study large agricultural and mining interests.
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New York
Joseph Ta. Hanes
Spain
United States
Cardenas
Cuba
America
Havana
Santa Clara
Imperial Visit Highlights Germany Britain Ties in England
In Portsmouth on November 20 the German imperial yacht Hohenzollern entered harbor at 10 05, the emperor and empress with two sons landed at 10 20, greeted by Duke of Connaught in German Hussar uniform. Flags fluttered as troops saluted and bands played national anthems. London papers praise the visit while German papers call it a purely family trip. Later, on November 26, the emperors arrived in Windsor amid cheering, meeting Queen Victoria at the castle, with streets lined by excur sionists and flags of Britain and Germany displayed side by side.
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Portsmouth
England
Duke of Connaught
Willam
Bunting
Imperial Party
London
Emmy
Germany
Alr
Windsor
Ponce of Wales
Duke of Bridge
Duke of York
Queen Victoria
Funston Heads to Manila to Report for Duty
General Frederick Funston arrives in Oakland with his wife en route to Manila to report for duty to General Otis. He denies knowledge of churches robbed by American soldiers in the Philippines while noting prior Spanish looting and Chinamen who profited from stolen church goods during the war.
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San Francisco
Frederick Funston
Oakland
Manila
Othe
Philippines
Yaqui Rebellion Report From Guayamas Details Camps and Tactics
A Yaqui pidian, a Rebel deserter, provides military authorities with location and camp plans of the Yaqui forces. He notes Mauser rifles feared, strong resistance from old Remingtons, and rapid healing wounds. About 2,200 Indians are present, 2,000 not Yaqui, in 40 man companies under captains, drilling as chiefs urge ongoing fighting until whites are all killed.
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Chicago
Cguayamas
Mexico
Yaqu
Forces Press Philippine Front Under Persistent Rains
Fragmentary Manila reports describe Lawton's division stretched thin as cavalry raids push into new territories and infantry move to occupy towns. Insurgent leaders retreat toward the Biaguet mountains while American and Filipino hardships, including exhausted transport and tropical tides, abound amid raids and skirmishes near Dagupan and Lingayen.
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Manila
Noy
Lawton
San Pose
Young
Wasson
WiUe
Major Swigert
Third Cave Alry
Pexorrupeo
Dagupan
Teoopa
Blnguet
Afeticana
Reo Kents
Davies
Atericas
Leanhwecser
Goth Infantry
Bambun
Ofonnedi
Hunt
2Ath
Nueva Viscasan
Admiral Watson
Gilmore
Yorktown
Corbre
Livia
Baltimore Starce
Lin Kayen
Watson Pure
Netignen
Heler
Lings
Castine Groupy
Zamboanga
Mindanae
Ver le
Ous
Bates
Mahammedan
Jolo
Sinesi Bonga
Jakaining
Cali
Mindanoa
Hailo
Zambacanga
Balabacan
Borneo
Hennessy’s Bazaar Delights Dining Room and Kitchen
Everything to sitchen pots and kettles to stoves and ages. Basement Bazaar offers dining room essentials and ornaments. Rich china porcelain and cut glass fill the array along with bric a brac.
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Tor Sitchen
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