Bombarding Mafeking Reported to Have Begun
Dispatches from the front describe varied positions as General Symons fights at Glencoe and White duels at Reitfontein. Bombardment of Mafeking has commenced with uncertain results and Boer forces report prisoners en route to Pretoria.
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Yule
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Pretoria
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Few Boer Dead Reported After Glencoe Battle
London dispatch from Glencoe camp states very few Boer dead and wounded were found on the field after the fight. Correspondents suggest Boers buried their dead and removed the wounded during the engagement. Another correspondent disputes reports of British capture of all Boer cannons.
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London
Glencoe
Delayed Dispatches From London Report Dundee Fight
A batch of delayed dispatches via Lorenzo Marquez reports from Pretoria dated Oct. 21. It notes Friday's Dundee fight began at five in the morning and lasted until two in the afternoon.
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London
Lorenzo Marquez
Pretoria
Dundee
Land
General William Penn Symons Dies in Boer War
London reports the death of General William Penn Symons, commander at Glencoe, who was shot in the stomach during the October 20 action against the Boers. The death was announced in the House of Commons as officials seek full details on General Yule’s handling of wounded troops.
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London
William Penn Symons
Glencoe
House of Commons
War Office
Wyndham
Symons
White
Joubert Whch
Yule
Dundee
Additional Troops Sailed For South Africa As War Rages
A report from Mafeking dated October 2 notes the Nineteenth Vassars are formed but comments on cheers falling to the enemy. Orders issued for 4,000 more troops to sail for South Africa between November 4 and 8. General White reports Ladysmith column arriving after a hard march in heavy rain. the men are exhausted yet in good spirits and unmolested by the enemy.
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Liens Meyer
Glencoe
Windee
Dannehouse
Steyne
Orange Free State
Pretoria
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Tavlysmith
Prutoria
Dundes
Danihay
Thers
Io Dean Jon
Mafeking
Vassars
South Africa
War Office
White
Qet
Ceral Yal
Bombardment of Mafeking Resumes at Daybreak
From Mafeking via Lorenzo Marques dated Oct 24 General Cronje's commando opened bombardment this morning after women and children were warned to depart. Pretoria reports the shelling continued at dawn and several houses were set afire.
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Pretoria
Lorenzo Maraes
Mafeking
Cronje
Lorenzo Maranes
Commands Joined Capetown War Update From Ladysmith
It is announced that General Yule has joined with General Sir George Stewart White at Ladysmith. The report confirms continued Allied coordination in the Ladysmith sector as the campaign progresses.
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Capetown
Yule
Toved
George Stewart White
Ladysmith
Martial Law Proclaimed in Nation as Governor General Calls Rifle Units
A London dispatch to the Chicago Tribune reports martial law throughout the nation. The governor general has called the rifle associations to defend Metermatiteburg amid the crisis.
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Chiengn
Chicago ‘Tribune
London
Nata Ws
Rifle Associations
Metermatiteburg
Complications Feared in Cape War Moves
London dispatch says British troop diversions to the Cape signal possible serious complications with foreign powers. Russia and France named. fears of a naval blockade and treaty disruption. Commentators debate strategic aims and the balance of power as troop movements near Mafeking and the upper Natal triangle unfold.
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Cape
Russia
France
Mugad
India
Porstit
Great Briain
Germany
Gayman Ress
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Die Poe
Timglaw
Moral
America
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Gerke
Vothte
Corps Havill
Quiney
G Hyale
Elias
Mafeking
Kinsher
Yule
Nacal
Glencoe
Lena
White
Columbian Liberal Uprising Reaches Santander Harbor
A Panama dispatch says part of the liberal party aided by a Conservative faction, the Historicals, revolted in Santander while government forces declare martial law and seize control of transport lines. The movement aims to topple officials as liberal revolts spread along Cartagena to Calamar and Antioquia remains quiet. The government broadcasts call for calm as railways and telegraphs are targeted.
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Herald
Panama
Bogota
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Historicals
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General Jose Santos
Falure
Antioquia
Cavea
Bolivar
Julio Vengoechea
Carine Renih
Baranquilla
President’s Views on Philippine Policy Reportedly Stated
Washington reports indicate the president favors a swift move to replace military rule in the Philippines with civilian government, guided by the Philippine Commission’s recommendations. The plan aims to resolve the question after Congress acts, with final decisions shaped by the commissioners’ deliberations.
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Oy Yorks
Hiraid
Washington
Midni
Mike
Philippines
Uae
Philippine Cou Nnseloners
Germany weighs new naval plan amid altered world
The Associated Press reports a conference between Admiral and Count Buelow and Chancellor Hohenlohe shifted toward Germany’s navy. The talks aimed at faster warship deployment to South Africa, but no final plan was decided by the Reichstag amid a changed political situation.
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Wey
Thister
Urelgn Alfaire
Buelow
Tnipera Chancettar
Gernes Navy
Speedier
South Africa
Reichstag
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Beever Capes made of extra heavy black beaver cloth, about 36 inches long with storm collar and Angora fur trim. Sizes 31 to 44 inches priced at 10 dollars each. Also pluck beaver cloth capes with satin lining, tall sweep, Angora fur trim, 44 inches, priced at 15 dollars.
All Wool French Flannel Waists Listed in Colors
Wool flannel waists with stork collars and braid details, four sizes, tight-fitting linings, and Persian-inspired designs. Priced at around six dollars, available in purple, velvet, navy, black, red, and pink. Sizes 4 to 40.
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Fall shipment brings new styles of Manhattan shirts
Our full fall shipment of celebrated shirts has just been received with the first pick of all new styles. Plain white grounds feature small tiger wall swell patterns in today’s colors at $1.70. Manhattan shirts, attached or delivered, come in new stripes and colorings, custom made salute guaranteed, all sizes at $2.00 each.
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Star Colored Shirts and New Neurdels in Chestwear
Star colored shirts known for nine styles and wear quality feature a neat script with small Neur-de-lis and new stripes across the chest. Two cuffs match, price 1.73. MSSY'S White Shirts of New curlis mustin offer fine linen bosoms with heavy linen, long and short, front or back openings, reinforced button holes, 1.00 each or six for 5.50.
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