Clements Reports Beer Justice in Transvaal and Boers
H B Clements of California, nephew of the Kimberley mines manager, describes Transvaal rule and taxation without representation. He cites high dynamite costs, delays and fines for workers, and Boer intolerance toward outsiders, noting Jameson raid and Rhodes.
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H. B. Clements
California
Kimberley
South Africa
Transvaal
New York Tribune
Mr. Clements
Cape Town
Rand
Johannesburg
England
Jameson
Cecil Rhodes’ Leutenants
Dom Paul
Cetewayn
Revolution in Glassmaking by New Sand Melting Process
Charles Macbeth of Anderson Indiana has patented a novel sand melting method using carbon vat and direct current to melt glass swiftly. The system cuts melting time dramatically, works for plate and bottle glass, and could transform glass production alongside automated blowing machinery.
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Charles Macbeth
Anderson
Ind
New York Times
Macbeth
Where the Walls Are Thin
A fragmentary report recalls a noisy quarrel heard from a flat across the hall. The exchange is described with fractured dialogue and hesitant phrases, leaving the exact words and outcome unclear.
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Mr. Wickling
Mrs. Wickling
Boers Besiege Kimberley Amid Telegraph Lines Cut
The Daily Mail reports Kimberley under siege as Boers seize Belmont and Spyfontein stations and fortify lines. Ceased railway and telegraph services isolate Kimberley while forces gather near Modderbridge and Orange River bridge. Rumors link efforts to capture Cecil Rhodes. Cape Town reports closure of Frere bridge and rising Boer activity with 7,000 to 8,000 troops in motion.
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Loxpon
Daily Mail
Capé Town
Kimberly
Belmont
Spyfontein
Modderbridge
Orange River Bridge
Cecil Rhodes
Kimberley
Capr Town
Steyn
Orange Free State
Kruger
Transvaal
Allwalworth
Frere Bridge
Capa
Beeste Kraal
Smithfield
Aliwalworth
Vryburg
Ladysmith
Glencos
Helpmakear
Newcastle
Midiuay
Storms hinder Boers in South African theater
London reports little change in the war, Mafeking status unknown, Newcastle abandoned by the British, and Boer threats to Kimberley. Heavy rains and snows hamper Boer movements and delay initial successes, while General White’s reconnaissance stalls efforts to attack Ladysmith. Drakensberg peaks snowbound as both sides persist in cautious operations.
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London
Mafeking
Newcastle
Kimberley
Ladysmith
George Stewart White
Drakensberg
General White
Cape Town Message Delayed Forty Eight Hours
London reports a censored message from Ladysmith in Natal dated Oct 13. The last Newcastle railway train has arrived with government officials and telegraph equipment. By noon today the town remained uncaptured while surrounding areas were in Boer control. Escombe and Premier status noted.
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Cape Town
London
Ladysmith
Natal
Africa
Newcastle
Ae Escombe
Fifteen British Soldiers Killed in Cape Town Dispatch
The Evening News cites a Cape Town dispatch reporting an armored train carrying guns was destroyed south of Mafeking. Fifteen British troops were killed as Boers shelled the wreckage after derailment.
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London
the Evening News
Cape Town
Mafeking
Bryan opens in Kentucky as campaign starts in Bardwell
The Bryan Goebel party began its Kentucky tour with a Bardwell stop. Bryan urged support for the Democratic state ticket led by Governor Goebel and framed the 1900 race around the Chicago platform, the silver issue, and opposition to McKinley over Philippine policy.
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Louisville
Bryan-Goebel
Kentucky
Cairo
Ill
Bardwell
Bryan
William Goebel
United States
Chicago
McKinley
Philippine Islands
Congress
Parliament
George
Dewey Lays Cornerstone at Norwich University Hall
Admiral Dewey laid the cornerstone of Dewey hall at Norwich University with cadets and Vermont National Guard escort. Chauncey M. Depew delivered the address. Dewey hosted a reception before leaving for Boston for a public welcome. Volunteers welcomed in Yankton after a late arrival. Coghlan to Alaska to head lighthouse district. Street Railway convention opens in Curriaco.
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Norwich University
Nograine
Admiral Dewey
Dewey
Vermont National Guard
Chauncey M. Depew
New York
McKinley Arrives Milwaukee Reception and Banquet
President McKinley and party arrived in Milwaukee at 7 p.m. on a special train from Iowa and Wisconsin. A 21 gun salute greeted them as thousands crowded the depot, and 8,000 shook hands during a public reception at the Deutscher Club before a banquet at the Pfister. President then spoke in Iowa Falls stressing expansion and responsibility.
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Milwaukeeg
Wis
McKinley
Iowa
Wisconsin
Chicago and Northwestern
Milwaukee
A. First Artillery
Pfister
Deutscher Club
Pflister
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E. C. DeWitt & Co
L. J. Williams
South African Affairs
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Majuba Hill
Bruger
Norte
Daily’ Mail
Syanderton TR
Yankton
S. D
Company O
South Dakota
Northwestern Depot
Main Street
Turner Hall
Coghlan
Alaska
Joseph B. Coghlan
Raleigh
Sitka
Government
Cream City
Cedar Falls
Croak Falls
Iowa Falls
Paun
Evangelical Association
General Conference
Breyfogel
Horn
Bowman
Escher
Heinpaler
Umbach
Standard Oil CO
Ong
Lapart
Gordon & Ferguson
St. Paul
Minn
Thompson & Reynolds
Dillon, Montana
Montana Music Co
Tribune Pub. CO
Dillon, Mont
Butte, Montana
Ceisa
S. C. Wells & CO
Leroy
N.Y
B.C. Dake
Merchants’ Exchange
San Francisco
Cal
Tribune Publishing Co
Ely
Ely Brothers
Warren St
New York City
John Reid, Jr
Great Falls
Mont
Francis W. Poole
Central Pres. Church
Helena
Mont Ely
the Wernicke
Toolk
Akill
Tribune Polishing Company
Montana
Great Western Limited
Kansas
City
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