Boers Formulate Plans Amid War Tension
London dispatches report no new war features as Boers in Natal rework plans while British forces rest. Ladysmith telegrams move slowly. Baden-Powell may know Pretoria orders Cronje to hold. Pretoria reports no rents due during martial law. Kruger in good health. Grand Rapids mass meeting urges U S mediation to save South African independence.
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Boer Threatens Chiefs and Rail Link In Capetown Note
Cape Town dispatch reports a Boer force menacing Chief Khama and Chief Lindiwe, loyal to Britain, aiming to destroy the railway to Bulawayo to hinder Colonel Plummer’s Rhodesian relief effort to Mafeking. Milner and Schreiner declare a proclamation voiding Orange Free State annexation in Cape Colony.
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Boers Aggressive Near Reitfontein Scene
Ladysmith dispatches report British cavalry patrols fired on and chased by Boer forces near the Reitfontein area as Boers show aggression. A military wire to Commandant General Joubert confirmed the Hussars were captured. London reports also note American women offering hospital ship Maine aid.
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Cape Town Indignation Over Assembly Member's Travel Plan
Cape Town on October 28 reports sharp public reaction to the announced travel by Dr Hoffman a Cape house of assembly member and his party of assistants prompting concern about the purpose and possible implications of their journey.
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Celery King Sold As Remedy For Wide Range Of Ailments
It is an herb drink claimed to cure constipation headache nervous disorders rheumatism kidney diseases and stomach and liver troubles. Described as agreeable and generally recommended by physicians. Celery King sold in 25c and 50c packages by druggists and dealers.
Transvaal to Do Ambulance Work
It is suspected he will give information to the enemy, prompting concerns over his cooperation with Transvaal ambulance duties.
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Transvaal
Social Democrats plan national convention in March in Indianapolis
Chicago reports that the Social Democratic party officers are preparing an official call for a convention to nominate a national ticket. The meeting will be held in March in Indianapolis. The slogan will be No fusion, no compromise. Eugene V. Debs is acknowledged as the movement’s father and may share the presidential nomination if he desires.
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Social Democratic Party of
United States
Indianapolis
Social Democrats
Eugene V. Debs
Fitzsimmons Arrives in Chicago Aiming for World Title
Bob Fitzsimmons reaches Chicago for his bout with Jeff Thorne and declares he is the logical challenger to the Jeffries Sharkey winner. He predicts Jeffries will win and, if so, aims to reclaim the middleweight crown and become world champion within months.
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Bob Fitzsimmons
Jeff Thorne
Jeffries
Passengers Include Former President Harrison on St Paul
The American line steamer St Paul sailing from Southampton to New York will carry notable passengers including Former President Benjamin Harrison and Mrs Harrison, novelist Frances Hodgson Burnett, soprano Madame Lillian Nordica, and Mr. and Mrs. James Story. Also reported, the steamer Ponce on its first voyage from New York to San Juan was towed into Savannah after losing its propeller 600 miles offshore with no further damage.
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American Line
St. Paul
New York
Benjamin Harrison
Savannah
Ponce
New York and Porto Rico Steamship Company
San Juan
Frederick
Sheriff Proclaims Election Day in Defiance County Ohio 1899
Sheriff John P. Eiser proclaims the general election date in Defiance County Ohio. Voters in townships precincts and wards will cast ballots from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Central Standard Time for state and county officers including governor lieutenant governor supreme court judge attorney general auditor and representatives with proclamations dated September 27, 1899.
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John P. Eiser
Defiance County
Supreme Court
Defiance
J. P. Eiser
Mallry
Timo
Lice Parker
John Parker
Alice Parker
van Wert
Cincinnatiti
Joan Parker
I. W. A. Schmaltz
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W. A. Schmaltz
Notice to Judges and Clerks of Election Procedures
Notice outlines Ohio law from 1891 and amendments guiding post election counts. It specifies reading ballots aloud, tallying by names, announcing results, posting certified copies, destroying counted ballots while preserving those with doubts, and returning unopened ballots for investigations. Returns and tally sheets are to be transmitted and preserved for one year.
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Ohio
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