Flank Movement in Ladysmith Invasion Crux
Ladysmith reports bombardment by Boers with forty pounders at dawn. Boer forces advance on the British left flank while British gunners silence heavy guns. dispatches note rapid news through Durban and London. Analysts weigh Joubert strategy against White’s defense and possible railway disruptions to cut British lines.
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Ladysmith
London
Associated Press
Durban
Elandstaagte
Lucas Water
Tarana Hill
Buller
Fort Tull
Blackburn
Rhodes’ Drift
Kaffir
Fort Tuli
Maxi
Joubert
White
War Office
Natal
Nata
Pietermaritaburg
Laing
Sherman
Ananta
Savannah
Vryheld
Melmouth
Zululand
Free State
General White
Waites
Josheres
Peet
Oe Smith
Saecin Lea
General White Strengthened Troops in London Dispatch
A Tribune London dispatch reports General White’s force augmented by regulars and local levies from Fejerparltzburg by about 1,500 men, boosting overall strength as of October 30 in New York coverage.
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New York
the Tribune
London
White
Fiejerparltzburg
Diplomacy and naval measures curb impending conflicts
The admiralty moved quickly to prevent naval leaks while no new lines of Russian or French intrigue emerged. Arbitration precedes hostilities, a principle championed by American peace commissioners. Lord Salisbury anticipated actions as Chamberlain and Milner began talks with President Kruger, aided by a hidden understanding with Germany to avert European meddling.
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Eeds
Admiralty
Ngland
Pane
Lord Salisbury
Mr. Chamberlain
Alfred Milner
Kruger
Germany
Dispatches from Natal Battlefront Describe Skirmishes
London dispatch reports Ladysmith area fighting after sunset with continued cannon and cavalry exchange. British scouts pushed near Matawan’s Hook while General French’s force bivouacked at Mount Balwan. Boers concentrate east and west of Ladysmith and at Matawan, with 20,000 under General Lucas Meyer to the east and Joubert not yet at Blandslaagte.
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New York
He Harald
London
The
Daily Telegraph
Natal
Ladysmith
French
Mount Balwan
Matawan's Hook
Tintwa Yona
Themerthe
Thor
Lucas Meyer
Mowir Briwan
Joubert
Blandslaagte
Free State
Hepworth Reid
Bf Liore
Drakensberg
Vice President Hobart Slipping Toward Death
New York October 21 The family of Vice President Hobart reports a marked decline in his condition over the past hours. He remains conscious but is sinking as Dr Newton, the family physician, Mrs Hobart and nurses stay at his bedside.
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New York
Eit Hobart
Nat
Friars Driven Out on Guam by Governor Leary
Naval governor Leary faced friar resistance on Guam as reform efforts were repeatedly blocked. After exhausting all options, Leary ordered a dozen friars allowed to leave the island, reshaping official authority there and challenging local clerical influence.
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Wasiietin
Captay Leary
Guam
Leary
Neary
Chantel
Ines Leary
Supreme Court Denies Rehearing in Tax Case
Helena Oct 30 The supreme court denied a rehearing in the Great Northern special school tax levy case. It also affirmed the Silver Bow district court ruling in O Rourke v Sherman. Governor Smith granted Dan Lucey a temporary reprieve until Jan 1 1900 from a hanging for murder Patrick Tegan in Butte.
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Inter Mountain
Helena
Mont
Supreme Cumulrt
Hilburn Jigainet
Great Northern
District Court of
Silver Bow
O'Rourke W
Sherman
Smith
Dan Lucey
Butte
Patrick Tegan
Lucey
Trial of McGiffert in New York Presbyterian dispute
A New York Presbyterian synod committee reports on Prof. Arthur McGiffert of Union Theological Seminary declining to resign from the ministry. They recommend trial or referral to the General Assembly, while general belief favors immediate presbytery trial despite potential criticism.
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Nw York
New York Presbyterian Synod
Arthur ( McGiffert
Union
McGiffert
Miners Buried Alive In Isabella Mine Cave-In
A Cripple Creek Gazette special reports a mine cave-in at the Isabella mine near Bull Till road burying about eight men. Officials deny the corroborated rumor while doctors are sent from Cripple Creek and Victor to assess the situation. the exact mine in question remains unclear.
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Colorado Springs
Calo
Cripple Cree
Izabella
Cripple Creek
Isabella
Bull Till
Victor
Insurgent Defeat Near Florida Front Diagram
A detachment of the Thirty-sixth Volunteer regiment charging toward Florida Blanca west of Guanina engaged insurgents in newly dug trenches. The enemy suffered four officers and eighteen enlisted men killed, three prisoners and nine rifles captured. Casualties for the detachment included Captain French and Lieutenant Ferguson wounded, one enlisted man killed and six wounded.
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Washington
Icorida
Blanca
Gua
French
Ferguson
Meeting Opens Secret Proceedings at Arlington Hotel
Waeneton October 4 The Philippine commission held its first meeting at their Arlington hotel quarters. All the members were present. It was announced sessions would be secret and no details would be made public until the commission completed its labors.
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Waeneton
Philippine! J
Arlington Hotel
Alenders
Commission H
Silks and DressGoods Sale Bundles Yardage Specials
A newspaper listing promotes a forthcoming Monday and Tuesday sale of 1,500 yards of silks and dress goods. The assortment includes Figured Taffetas Rich Satin Bravades 24 inch Trish Poplins 23 inch Armures 21 inch Gros Grains and Satin Duchesse and Swiss Taffetas in black and colors with plaids checks and stripes. Regularly valued $1.25 to $2.00 per yard, closeout price 98 yard with red green and blue colorings and Victoria Plaids. Swell styles for Fancy Waists.
Plain and Novelty Dress Goods Collage for Buyers
A local listing advertises plain and novelty dress goods including all wool broadcloths in brown gray tan blue and cardinal at 50 cents a yard, 56 inch heathered wools, 52 inch widths, and velvet tones. It features novelty dress patterns camel hair mixtures tweeds and imported textures priced at five dollars each. Also notes novelty checks in varied colors and yardage up to 29 cents per yard and new wool tweeds and golf suitings in multiple widths and colors with limited stock.
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J. H. Leyson
N. Main Street
Butte, Montana
Finlen-Media Drug Co
Parchen-D’ Acheul
North Main
St. Mary’s Academy
Deer Lodge
Gen. White
GOURT
Patrick Regan
Clancy
Hennessy’s
New Lot
Ems
Express
Montana
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