Lynching Averted for Two Horse Thieves in Illinois
Gustav den and Rudolph Mehelmann were saved from lynching twice in one night as angry crowds at Barrington and Lake Zurich blocked officers attempting to transport them from Gilmar to Irving Park. Guards drew revolvers to shield the pair, who had stolen a team and horses and were later captured at Irving Park.
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Chicago
Gustav den
Rudolph Mehelmann
Waukegan
Barrington
Lake Zurich
Gilmar
Irving Park
William 8. Primer and Son
Boers Begin To Face British Reinforcements At Ladysmith
London dispatches report mixed signals from Ladysmith and Estcourt as reinforcements reach Cape Town and Durban. British guns and Maxim fire deter Boer attempts on the north end while rumor and counter rumors swirl about Joubert and possible Boer withdrawals. The relief effort gains momentum with Buller reorganizing forces and two relief columns set to move, signaling a staged campaign expansion amid ongoing siege.
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London
Ladysmith
Estcourt
Yeast & Point
Joubert
White
Durban
Cambridge
Scottish Rifles
South Africa
England
Esicourt
Kimberly
Carleton
Cape
Town
Baden-Powell
Mafeking
Free State
Cape Colony
Buller
Orochar
Lower Deglected
Provincia
Boers Withdraw From Natal Highlands Action
Seven hundred Boers from Weenan occupied the highlands 13 miles south of Esteon. Major Thornycroft’s detachment and the Estcourt carbineers engaged the Boers, three killed including their commandant. The Boers retreated with 200 cattle seized at Turner’s farm. The main force south of Estcourt is said to have retired.
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Durban
Natal
Weenan
Esteon
Thornycroft
Neather
Estcourt
Turner's Farm
British Campaign Begins Ends With Salisbury Bereavement
A London dispatch reports Lord Salisbury's sudden bereavement over Lady Salisbury will end planned consultations between governments and turn the emperor's visit into a family affair. The note says the onset began last night with a Windsor family dinner party.
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New York
the Tribune
London
Lord Salisbury
Lady Salisbury
Windsor
Battle near Bucaramanga Ends in Government Victory
Panama dispatch reports a two day battle near Bucaramanga with government forces prevailing. Over 1,000 rebels killed and 2,000 wounded amid about 10,000 troops engaged. Generals Uribe Gomez and Pablo Villier wounded. Villier’s death rumored. Government generals Pena Solano Pillemizar and Fernandez wounded. English steamer Manavia brings 600 recruits. 400 more expected as movement toward the Atlantic coast begins.
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En York
The
Herald
Panamasa
Vicws
Abogota
Revolutiors
Bucaramanga
Santender
Uribe
Juan Francisco Gomez
Pablo Emilia Vallier
Pena Solano Pillemizar
Fernandinez
Holguin
Jujan
Manavia
Buena Vent
Ben
Tumaco
Learys Novel Experiences in Guam Island Community
A Washington dispatch reports Governor Leary of Guam is amid novel experiences in an isolated colony where outside communication is scarce and sensitive naval archives hide most information. An October 11 summary notes islanders are perceived as inordinately lazy, reflecting limited public insight into colonial governance.
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New York
Tribune
Washington
Cgovernor Leary
Guam
Isle of Guam
Navy Department
Governor Leary Reforms Puerto Rico Style on Guam
Governor Leary on Guam advocates rapid social and economic reforms to increase productivity and curb illegitimacy. He orders all non trades to plant crops, mandates 12 hens and a cow per household, and requires produce sales to the governor. He halts concubinage and offers free marriage licenses, driving a mass marriage drive as officers toil.
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Guam
Navy Department
Agana
Port Louis d'Apra
Leary
Democratic executive committee meets in session
Chicago, Nov 9. The Democratic executive committee opened at Weta with Chairman Jones presiding. Members present, little to do, and expectations for an early adjournment. Jones reported national campaign fund work, noting 175000 subscribed and 147000 collected. The first campaign button circulated with the phrase No Purvign Alliance No Trust is No Lingesialism for the United States.
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Chicago
Weta
Jones
Ways and Means Committee
Vice President Hobart Dead in New Jersey Capital
VPres Hobart dies after weeks of declining health in Patterson New Jersey as flags lower and city mourns. Telegrams of condolence flood in from President McKinley and others while interment plans and public ceremonies are arranged. Hobart showed notable will and patience until the end.
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Patterson
New Jersey
Hobart
McKiniey
City Hall
Sole County
Hennessy Granite Pudding Pans and Kettles Advertised
An advertising notice lists Hennessy granite pudding pans and double coated cookware in sizes from two to six quarts plus cake pans and preserving kettles. Various shapes and finishes appear in the sale catalog with stock numbers and pricing shorthand.
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Dacia
Schooner Wrecked Near New Glasgow In Storm
A Toronto dispatch to the Record reports the Maple Leaf was brought into Pare Stanley harbor by the tug Say Storm after breaking up in waves off New Glasgow. Captain Roelph Robson of Leanington and his brother Evan Robson of Leamington drowned. Two crewmen, David Adams and J. A. Mehitosa, survived. The vessel ran aground north of Cleveland Friday night. Captain Robson was to wed Miss Clara Fosior of Leamington on Wednesday.
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Mhicago
Toronto
Pare Stanley Harbor
New Glasgow
Roelph Robson
Leanington
Evan Robson
Leamington
David Adams
J. A. Mehitosa
Cleveland
Robson
Mise Clara Fosior
Held For a Felony in Chicago Campaign Defraud Case
San Francisco November 21 W Hampton and August Holigen accused of conspiracy to defraud the Actmater campaign of Chicago have been held to answer by Police Judge Morgan on three felony and embezzlement charges. The total amount of income obtained from the Actmater campaign by Hampton and Holigen is alleged to be about $5,000, with a judgment for approximately that amount given in the superior court several months ago.
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San Francisco
W. Hampton
August Holigen
Camapaig
Chicsgo
Jmrge Morgan
Hence
Holigen
Annual Convergence Promotes Fairs and Expositions
Nov 21 gatherings across Undred States and Canada at Shep man house for the Armay Agsoulirion of Fulrang Tiema. President Robert Wayi heads committees while W. H. Wills delivers the afternoon address on the influence of fairs on the horse industry.
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Canada
Shepman House
Armay Agsoulirion
Fulrang Tiema
Robert Wayi
Mourning in Washington as Hobart death shakes nation
Washington mourns Vice President Hobart with flags at half mast and a somber mood across the capital. President and cabinet express condolences, Hay coordinates official ceremonies, and reactions ripple through foreign and domestic offices as plans for a state funeral are set. The obituary mentions Ned Dane S. is a Burgess College graduate and early educator who later joined the law practice in Paterson, New Jersey.
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Washington
Hobart
Moe
Mra
Mary
Hay
State Department
White House
Malrhanks
Indiana
Ouster
Billeci Dent
Benatar Faire Dake
Coleague
T A. Hobart
Merumuth Cousis
Dane
Chiss
Burgess College
Ingo
Aga
INS
Serrates Tuite
Paterson
N. J
New Books Offer Varied Editions for Readers
The listing highlights multiple bindings and prices for classic texts, including Masterpieces of American, French and English Literature in Calf, Morocco, and limp leather editions. Prices range from 31.05 to 6.50 for sets, with notes on gilt edges, padding, and decorative designs.
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Morocco
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