Tactics of the Boers and British mobilization in South Africa
London letter notes that Britain builds a massive army corps with 70 ships and 25 000 troops in South Africa before November. It cites editors and public figures urging friendly intervention and discusses Boer forces, potential Irish and German volunteers, and the Alaskan negotiations with Canada. It also mentions Newgate executions ending and a new criminal court building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl of Aberdeen
Hove
Great Britain
South Africa
United States
Duke of Westminster
Govment
Clark Howell
Atlanta
John KR. McLean
Cincinnati
Edward Rosewater
Omaha
M. H. de Young
San Francisco
Frank P. Mclennan
Topeka
London
Associated Press
Cape
Gentl Shafter
Santiag
Cuba
Admiralty
Waters Edge
Army Corps
Orginal Cape
Transvaal
Orange Free State
House of Commons
Sir Louis Davies
Newgate Prison
Wadsworth Jail
Newgate
Criminal Court
Potter Farewell Dinner Before Philippine Mission
Bishop Potter hosted a farewell dinner at the Metropolitan Club in New York on October 7 for a small group of friends and ladies and gentlemen. He departs tomorrow for St Paul en route to await and the Philippines, joined next week by Rev. Dr. Perey Grant. En route he will make a long sojourn to the Hawaiian islands before conference with Anglican authorities upon return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Potter
Metropolitan Club
St. Paul
Philippines
Perey. Grant
Hawaiian Islands
Honolulu
Potreturn
Church of England
Comptroller rules out naval store at Cavite
Washington Oct 7 Comptroller Mitchell decides there is no authority to establish at Cavite a naval store like army stores. Army stores offer food and small luxuries at cost not covered by regular rations, aiding distant stations. The ruling states the privilege is an army special privilege, not extendable to the Navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mitchell
Cavite
Philippine Islands
Cavity
Navy
Petition for Mediation In Transvaal Crisis Reaches 400 Signers
New York Oct 7 petition to President McKinley asks U S mediation between Britain and the republics of the Transvaal and Orange Free State. It gathers more than 400 signatures including about 80 college presidents 50 church dignitaries state governors city mayors and U S justices.
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New York
McKinley
United States
Great Britain
Transvaal
Orange Free State
the United
Telegraphic Briefs From Madrid and New York News
Telegraphic briefs report Marquis Alameida dead in Madrid. United Hatters merges with United Hat Makers in New York, gaining workmen control. Dewey memorial arch likely. marble cost at least 501000. New Haven probate court declares Wilson Wad dipeham insolvent. he left vast estates. Sequoia and General Grant parks boundaries to be defined. two guardians suggested. Bradstreets: 16 U S failures in week, Canada 24. most with capital under 5000 dollars.
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New York
New Haven
Von
Henry K. Stoddard
Wilson Wad
Washington
Sequoia
General Grant National Parks
Secretary of the Interior
Bradstreets
United States
Middle States
New England
Western
Northwestern
Pacific
Territories
Canada
Boston Welcomes Dewey With Parade and Gifts
Boston plans a $12,000 welcome for Admiral Dewey including a $1,000 watch from the city. Funds will cover parade decorations and Bunker Hill monument illumination. A committee travels to Washington to present a provisional program while the governor urges Commonwealth residents to observe the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Admiral Dewey
Elty
Bunker Hill
Washington
Commonwealth
Holiday plan for mobilization on October 24
A garbled note references Admiral Dewey and a proposed mobilization on October 24. It mentions timing around midday or evening and the idea of mobilizing a number of people or units. The text is unclear but indicates a strategic scheduling of a holiday related action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey
A Wonderful Gown Displaying Caartoryski Coat of Arms
Princess Caartoryski wears a remarkable gown fashioned in a Park setting with her coat of arms rendered in jewels on a white satin ground. The stones were pierced reducing value, the costume is said to be worth a substantial sum. Global racing bets amount to over 250 million dollars annually with around 50 million spent on English courses and about 100 million on Australian courses. The rest is mainly distributed among France the United States and British colonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caartoryski
France
United States
Notice of proving will in estate of Andrew J De Lashmutt
In the district court of Silver Bow county Montana estate of Andrew J DeLashmutt deceased. Time appointed for proving will is Saturday October 7 1899 at 2 pm at the court house in Butte Montana. Application by Joseph P Collins public administrator for letters of administration with the will annexed. Contest permitted by interested persons. Clinton Clark clerk. R E Leonard deputy clerk. Attorneys C F Kelley M D Lewhey. Dated September 9 1899.
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Second Judicial District
State of
Montana
Silver Bow
Andrew J. DeLashmutt
District Court
Silver How
Butte
Frederick County
Joseph P. Collins
Silver Bow County
Walkerville Seeks Sidewalk Bids For 1500 Feet Of 5 Foot Path
City council of Walkerville invites bids to construct about 1500 feet of five foot wide sidewalk on prepared ground with planed boards and three stringers. Post and bracing allowance set at 20 009 per thousand for materials and installation. Bids due by Sept 26 1899 mailed to city clerk Walkerville Montana. Mayor J E Briney and City Clerk Clinton sign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Walkerville
Cornell
Montana
J. E. Briney
Helena Land Office Notice of Final Proof
Land Office at Helena Montana September 14 18 Notice is hereby given that the follow ing named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof no proof will be made before the clerk of the district court of Jefferson county at Boulder Montana Albert Hurton for the W1 2 W 1 4 Sec 4 Township 4 Range West 6 Monta He names witnesses to prove residence and cultivation Ro ON Thad Peter Hanson C B Kenman Jos Page Elk Park Montana George D Greene Register
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Helena
Montana
Jefferson Clint
Boulder
Monta
Gitover
Albert Hurton
Thad
Peter Hanson
C. B. Kenman
Jos
Page of
Elk Park
George D. Greene
Register
Mont
Butte
James Reece
Iman
W. L. Robbins
Andrew Freeboro
Edwin Hardisty
Melrose
Rugister
John B. Pearenteau
Dewey, Montana
M. M
Giafrici
Peter H. Deno
Dewey, Mont
One H. Deno
James Jensen
Wm. Forest
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Deer Lodge
Lee Mantle
Chas. Schatzkin
Fayette Harrington
Charles R. Lennard
A. B. Clements
F. Aug. Heinge
Henry Mueller
Frank W. Haskins
James H. Monteith
State Savings Bank
John A. Creighton
G. W. Stapleton
T. M. Hodgens Servey Cosier
Bella Exchange
Europe
J. A. Creighton
A. H. Barret
E. D. Leavitt
8. V. Kemper
T. M. Hodgens
Main and
Park Sts. ,Butte
Neem EE
W. A. Clark
J. Rosas Clark
W. A. Clark & Bro
Clark & Larabie
Tocal
Alex J. Johnson
Cashler
Allver
Ane EY
First National Bank OF Butte
Andrew J. Davis
James A. Talbot
E. B. Werrick
George Stevenson
Seeves
Cashier
North Main Street
Butte Saar
M.daly
Donahoe
W.L. Moyer
W. L. Moyer
Perea
Porter
Manila
Mountaia
Blue
the Naval Store
Madrid
Marquis Alameida
Aragon
United Mat Maker's Association of America
United Hatters
Union
Pierce
Fate
Golden Medical
Pierre
Clinton
Attes N L
City
Rvita
Manhogo
Nervita Medical CO
Wanton & Jackson Sts
Chicago
Ila
Newbrs Drug Co
A. Augendre
Paris
Newbro Drug Coy Bole
Dr.chung
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