British Victory at Kimberley and Riverton Amid Natal News
London dispatches report British forces near Kimberley repelled a 700 Boer force, aided by armored trains, with heavy Boer losses and modest British casualties. The week also notes a Lancastrian cavalry bayonet charge at Riverton and various movements across Mafeking and Taungs as operations continue in South Africa.
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London
Natal
Kimberley
Botha
Volksraad
Fam Nos
Brenkoorstpruit
Capetown
Riverton
Kimberly
Scott Turner
Lancashire Regiment
Jotha
Father Rourke
Taungs
Mumer
Mafeking
Pretoria
Loer
Parliament adjourns after appropriation bill passage
London reports the house of commons passed the appropriation bill and sent it to the house of Lords where it cleared all stages. The Lords then prorogued parliament to January 15 after the queen’s speech was read. Royal officials appeared in full regalia and the Commons adjourned amidst handshakes.
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London
House of Commons
House of Lords
E. Salisbury
Commons
Heavy Boer Loss Reported at Mafeking
London reports to Premier Schreiner that 513 Boers were killed at Mafeking, with the Vryburg magistrate cited for the dispatch.
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London
Vryburg
Schreiner
Capetown
Mafeking
Wireless Telegraphy Test Aims to Probe Navy Marconi Use
The navy department began experiments with Marconi wireless telegraphy to assess its practicality for sea and land signaling. Tests included sending a 1,000 word article at 11 words a minute, with further trials of numbers, short messages, and code pages as Rear Admiral Farquhar observes for potential adoption.
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New York
Navy Department
Marconi
Bureau of Equipment
Naval
Signor Marconi
Massachusetts
Navesink Highlands
Sandy Moor
Vestele
Santiago
Farquhar
United States Navy
Gold Find in Black Hills Sues Myer Morey Says Ore
United States Senator Morey of Deadwood refutes sensational claims about a rich gold discovery in the Black Hills reported by Otto Grants. Morey states Grants hauled only a few sacks of ore, though they yielded about seven thousand dollars. The senator claims the ore is part of a vein recently mined and that the find has not yet prospered the hills.
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Minneapolis
Yankton
United States
Morey
Deadwood
Black Hills
Otto Grants
Morey Salls
Grante
Denver
Burdette
Homestake
Granta
Graniz
Crant
Alter Roberts Scalp New York In Crusade Against Mormonism
Helen Gould funded a nationwide pamphlet campaign opposing Mormonism with 10 000 copies planned and millions more to follow. Clergy will be asked to preach against Mormon practices and rally support from all classes across the country.
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New York
Helen Gould
Sorat Servier
Mies Goud
Hrintam H. Roberts
Courney
Minister Hanged for Wife Poisoning and Bigamy Plot
A Dallas special reports Rev. G. E. Mortisol was hanged at Vernon Texas for murdering his wife to marry wealthy schoolmate Miss Anna Whittlesey. Morrison, who sought her fortune, used strychnine before moving to California and Oklahoma Territory. The lengthy case traced his marriage, crime, and final confession before witnesses.
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Louis
Post-Dispatch
Dallas
Texas
G. E. Mortisot
Vernon
Tam
Mortisol
Ren
Rigan
Harty
Morrison
California
Okshohoma Territory
Pr Bandh Xu
Minos
Seheoah Carebondale
Anna Whittlesey
Topeka
Kas
Hid
Hetaber
Morison
Mise Whittlesey
Higsens
Tex
Exas
Revnundenes
Disappearance of Lieutenant Carmody Reported
Naval records indicate Lieutenant Robert D. Carmody vanishing while weathering transport duties between Guan and Manila aboard hospital ship Relief. Carmody had earlier sailed to Guam with the marine battalion aboard the Yosemite during Captain Learning’s government liaison assignment.
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Relief
Manila
Fed Betwen Guan
Robert D. Carmody
Guam
Marine Battalion
Yosemite
Learning
Pos
Island session reports Carmody aboard Guam details missing
From the session of the island no details of the occurrence are given. It is believed Carmody was taken aboard at Guam, likely sick and on orders or furlough. It is considered possible he may have jumped overboard during the voyage.
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Carmody
Guam
No Compromise War Dispatch on Spanish Prisoner Release
Washington note reports the insurgent government seeking five commissioners to Manila to arrange prisoners release and discuss peace terms. The offer was declined as no negotiation is needed. The stance emphasizes welcoming Spanish prisoners and addressing their welfare.
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Washington
War Department
Manila
Otis
Cabinet meeting in Washington discusses Philippines plans
A lengthy cabinet session in Washington addressed the Philippines with hints it touched on upcoming military and naval actions. Following the meeting, members remained reticent and none would comment publicly, citing presidential caution.
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Washington, Dct
Philippines
Positive French Denial Is Issued On Transvaal Intervention
Paris October 27 an authoritative statement denies rumors of Franco Russian intervention in the Transvaal war. It asserts France has no ground or desire for any such action and that Russia is likely in the same position. The report mentions Germany as the directly concerned power in the matter.
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Paris
Transvaal
France
Russia
Wdding
Germany
Witter
Death not Unexpected in New York Clinic
In New York on October 27 General Iiory was taken ten days earlier and Dr Smith, a specialist in pulmonary troubles, was summoned. A consultation followed and the patient began to sink yesterday afternoon. Oxygen and other measures were tried last night in hope of revival, but the effort failed.
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New York
General Iiory
de. Smith
All Is Quiet In Samoa Amid Unsettled Affairs
In Washington a note from the British consul at Apia discusses Samoa, noting continued unsettled state of affairs and Britain’s involvement. The record mentions representatives Meagher and Condense as part of the ongoing diplomatic exchanges and the lack of a clear resolution.
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Samoa
Washington
No Open Disorders Reported in Washington Area
In Washington a Consul General voice from the United States cites no open disorders in the vicinity amid ongoing unrest. The state department notes unrest remains limited to scattered incidents with no widespread disturbances observed.
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Washington
Dot
United States
State Department
Shortening the Route in Nicaragua Waterway Plan
Managua reports the camal commission pushes to straighten the proposed route for a central American waterway. Captain A D P Davis, in charge of the hydrographic division, leads engineers measuring streams feeding lakes along the canal path. Officials anticipate substantial cost savings from the revised plan.
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Managua
Nicaragua
Camal Commission
Omee
Tie
Admiral Walker
Cons Kresc
A. DP. Davis
United States
Davis
Catia
Nicaraguas
Quiet on the Border After Cowboy-Mostoan Date
Actims Governor Akers received a telegram from Muyo reporting quiet on the International Line after the cowboy-Mostoan date Sunday and likely to continue unless Mexican authorities move the prisoner in Aco Mexico for trial. Forty American soldiers pitched camp near Maco as Akers wired Secretary of State Hay in Washington for further instructions.
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Phoenix
Aviz
Actims
Akers Hay
Muyo
Aco
Mexico
Maco
Akers
Blate Hay Washington
Express Packages Burned Near Holton Illinois
A Wells Fargo Express car was burned on the Santa Fe road near Holton Illinois yesterday. The car held express packages destined for San Francisco Sacramento and other northern California points. The loss is estimated between fifteen thousand and twenty thousand dollars.
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Chicago
Wells Fargo Express Company
Holton
San Francisco
Sacramento
California
Vast Display of Ready-to-Wear Garments on Show
In no former season have We shown Such an endless variety of ready-to-wear garments as we now have on display Our assortment includes the most desirable styles in capes jackets wraps suits petticoates etc which are obtainable at all prices according to quality.
Plush Silk Capes with Embroidery and Angora Fur
Plush capes of silk plush fine quality 30 inches long with jet embroidery and narrow silk braid trim and Angora fur lining mer cerized cloth. sizes 4 to 44 inches, price 1 10.00 each. Plush capes with Spanish flounce embroidery jet and silk braid, satin linings, sizes 34 to 44 inches, price 15.00 each.
Boucle Capes Offered in Wool and Angora Trim
Boucle capes in heavy all wool black material offered in full sweep 30 inches long with serge lining and Angora fur trim. Sizes 4 to 44 inches priced at 10.00. Another variation in black Boucle cloth 30 inches long lined with satin Angora fur trim sizes 34 to 44 inches priced at 16.50.
Beaver Capes From Beaver Cloth With Angora Trim
Beaver capes described in two listings. One 30 inch beaver cloth cape with storm cellar lining in heavy serge and Angora fur trim. sizes 81 to 4 inches, price 10 dollars. The other 36 inch extra heavy beaver cloth cape with satin lining full sweep storm collar Angora fur trim. sizes 24 to 44 inches, price 15 dollars.
All Wool French Flannel Waists with Velvet Trim
An advert lists all wool French flannel waists with stuck collars and braid, buttoned front, wrist cuffs, and stork collars in navy purple and blue. Prices range from six to seven and a half dollars with sizes from 34 to 40.
New Fall Shipment Showcases Manhattan Shirts in Stripes
Full fall shipment received featuring Manhattan Shirts with matching cuffs in new stripes and colorings. Plain white backgrounds with small neat figures offered in various colors at 1.75 dollars. Shirts are custom made and guaranteed, with sizes priced at 2.00 and 2.30 dollars each. Don’t miss this unrivaled assortment.
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Manhattan
Star Colored Shirts and New Stripe Designs at ESSY'S
Star shirts promote exclusive styles and lasting wear. New stripes feature feu de lis motifs and elongated bosoms. Two pairs of cuffs match for 1.75 each. ESSY'S White Shirts from New York mills in muslin offer lined bosoms, heavy linen backing, long and short versions, with front or back openings and reinforced cushion back button holes priced at 1.00 each or six for 5.50.
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ESSY
New York Mills
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Mont
South Africa
Lancashire
South African
Alter Roberts’ Scalp
Dissappears
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Hennessy’s
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