South African War Update: Boer Resistance and British Dispatches
London reports the South African situation improving as Lord Roberts plans return to England with staff. Refuges to Johannesburg and 7,000 garrison at Bloemfontein arranged. Boers carry on raids, including Reddersburg and Shoffy fontein. Gen Knox’s forces win a reversal near Paris. British casualties for October total 165 killed, 367 disease, 22 accidents, 7 missing. Daily Express contrasts pessimism with informed calm about six month campaign outlook.
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London
Lord Roberts
Iingland
Cape Town
Johanneshburg
Bloemfontein
Reddersburg
Pretoria
Shoffyfontein
Knox
Dewet
Paris
The
Daily Express
England
Proving an Alibi in Anoka Murder Case
In Anoka Minnesota yesterday morning court convened at 7 30 Elmer Miller walked with a deputy stating the defense would show their alibi on the day and night of the murder They would disprove statements by Eliza and Martha Wise and offer the defendants’ whereabouts to negate any connection to the crime.
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Anoka
Minn
Elmer Miller
Miller
C. Elwell
Eliza
Martha Wise
Smuggling Chinamen Charge Against Grattan
New York November 4 William Grattan of Bangor New York was held for trial in $1000 bail by U S Commissioner Shielda on a charge of smuggling five Chinamen into the United States from Canada in a car of hay One man left the train near Albany to fetch water and was detected All Chinamen were detained Grattan who had the hay consigned to him was arrested on arrival in New York
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New York
United States
Canada
William Grattan
Bangor
N. Y
Shielda
Albany
Grattan
Death of Former New York Mayor William L. Strong
Former New York City mayor William L. Strong died suddenly at his residence in New York on the morning of November 4. The illness had been kept from political friends though known among dry goods wholesalers. He had not visited his business for several days.
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Stroms Dent
New York
William L. Strong
Liberals Demand Annihilation of Carlist Mover Art
Madrid November 4 liberals urge government to annihilate without pity the Carlist movement described as a disgrace to Spain.
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Madrid
Spain
Ministers Debate China Guarantees for Missionaries
Ministers discuss guarantee demands from China to protect missionaries in the interior amid Boxer era tensions. Some nations push stronger protections, others advocate leaving details to future negotiations. German reports claim exaggerated violence around Pekin and Pei Ho. officials note limited shootings mainly in the German district.
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Jelaslonnricn Pekin
Taku
China
Outra Jlay
Talles
al Ll
Japan
England
Gue
Yu Hsien
Shangtung
Shunst
Yangtse
Pekin
Allied officers move to Shanghai Kuan to ease friction
Pekin reports a commission of senior staff officers from all powers in the Chinese campaign travels to Shanghai Kuan on the Gulf of Liao-tung to smooth over disagreements among allied commanders about occupation sites.
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Pekin
Shang Hai Kuan
Gulf of
Liao-tung
Kruger Very Sick Aboard Dutch War Ship Gelderland
Brussels and Times dispatches report former President Kruger gravely ill on the Dutch warship Gelderland en route to Europe. Dr Fischer confirms rising exhaustion and possible need for rest, with a Marseilles meeting of Boer dignitaries planned after Kruger's arrival. Mrs Kruger also reported seriously ill at Pretoria. Dublin notes a public meetin g mayor’s attempt to confer freedom on Kruger.
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London
Brussels
Standard
Transvaal
Kruger
Gelderland
Europe
The
Times
Fischer
Stek
Marseilies
Cape Town
Pretoria
Dublin
Freedom
South African Republic
GARRISON THE TOWNS Move to station garrisons in district towns
From Pretoria via Tlemfontein reports Gen. Frestish reached the Springs near Johannesburg after a march from Barberton, losing 1500 oxen. The plan shifts to establishing garrisoned districts stocked with provisions, serving as bases for mounted troops to scour surrounding areas. Col. Hamilton named military secretary to Gen. Kitchener. command vested in Kitchener.
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Orltish
Pretoria
Tlemfontein
Fretish
Springs
Johannesburg
Barberton
Mychadodorp
Col. Hamilton
Kitchener
Darfhwest Ri tee and Missing Text Fragments
Fragmentary OCR text shows a garbled line about a meeting or event titled Darfhwest Ri tee with unclear names and context. Readable bits suggest an itemized notice or brief, but essential details are unavailable. Unable to determine a concrete event, date, or participants from the provided fragment.
Missing Wik skeleton found on Oregon farm teased as possible relic
On George Cochran's Tangent Oregon farm near Western Oregon Tacoma reporter say C Crawford and a man named Benim dug up a skeleton they believe may be the missing Wik. They secured the bones and plan to articulate them to show what kind of creature the frame was. The skeleton appears to be about four feet eight inches tall with unusually large bones and long arms and fingers, not an Indian.
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Paria
Oregon
Tacoma
Wash
George Cochran
Tangent
C. Crawford
Benim
Senator Davis undergoes surgeries as infection threatens limb
Dr. John Rothrock and Dr. Haly Tancaster operated on October 14 and 24, removing swelling and guiding recovery. Despite initial improvement, the senator developed fever and severe foot pain from purulent buildup, risking loss of the right foot or leg. Surgeons awaited DN Murphy from Chicago, with uncertain outcome and potential for further improvement.
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Ucda
John GL. Rothrock
Halyard Tancaster
Iunday
Pring
Stone
Davis
Dr. Murphy
Chicago
United States
DN Murphy
Asbestos Mine Lease Near Redwood Falls Reported
In Redwood County Minnesota a group led by John J Hohmann secured a ninety year lease on Section 20 Swede’s JFareat county to enable mining of asbestos. The lease binds the men to actively mine within three months or lose the lease. The tract lies about eighteen miles northwest of Redwood Falls.
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Redwood County
Redwood Falls
Minn
Trnet
Agent Shoots Himself After Elevator Company Visit
William Clevens, agent for the Great Western Elevator and White Lumber at Leonard, shoots himself at his Fargo depot after accompanying two elevator company representatives to the post office. He leaves a note to his wife. accounts are under examination amid rumors of shortages.
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Boon
Fanpeet Books
Fargo
N. D
William Clevens
Great Western Elevator Company
White Lumr Ber
Leonard
Messrs
Mitchell
Comrie
Elevate Company
Gophers Edge Wisconsin In Tight Football Clash
Minneapolis reports a one point victory as Minnesota edges Wisconsin after a missed easy goal by Wisconsin. Both sides score touchdowns. Minnesota adds a goal late as Phil King and Dr Williams predicted high scores in bright weather.
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Minneapolis
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Gophergs
Phil King
Dr. Willams
Pearls Attract Rush To Upper Mississippi Beds
Prairie du Chien Wisconsin November 6 A sudden pearl discovery in the Upper Mississippi has sparked a flood of diggers and river camped houses boats crowd the riverbank. A few thousand dollars worth of pearls were found by the diggers including the Allen pearl weighing 100 grains. It was bought by William Moore of Comanche Iowa for 3000 dollars.
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Prairie du Chien
Wis
Mississippi
Allen
William Moore
Comanche
Towa
Local animal incidents and town death notes in Clinton IA
A brief item reports a man killed an alligator in Clinton Iowa on November 6 and another account mentions a young man killed a large alligator found near a creek in Jones County after coming up the Mississippi River.
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Clinton
Iowa
John Hamilton
Jones County
Mississippi
Adie Ayers Ends Year With News Update
Adie Ayers of the aeneid press agency released a brief year end bulletin detailing notable local events. The report highlights community efforts, minor business milestones, and cultural happenings in the region.
Cuban constitutional convention opens with enthusiasm
From Havana a cablegram to Gen. Wood reports the constitutional convention opening with prompt start at 2 PM. The message notes immense enthusiasm in the crowd, cheering for the United States and a harmonious session, with evidence of broad popular satisfaction.
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Washington
War Department
Wood
Cuba
Havana
United States
Aged Couple Found Dead in Hastings Home
Mr and Mrs Lucius M Drake of Handukz were found dead in bed in their Hastings Minnesota residence on November 6. Authorities believe both died from asphyxiation due to gas escaping from a cave in the sleeping room.
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Mra. Drake
Handukz
Hastings
Minn
Mra
Lucius M. Drake
Injunction Stops Milwaukee Road Grade Change at Redfield
Stopped by injunction, the Milwaukee road project near Redfield to move trains closer to Aberdeen town limits was halted. The company had aimed to alter the right of way across the farm, but Travers had not secured permission, delaying the move until the dispute could be settled.
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Aberdeen
Milwaukee Road
Redfield
Travers
Elevator accident claims life of local shirt maker
A man formerly living in St. Pate Sioux City and St. Paul died in the morning from injuries received in an elevator accident a week earlier. He came to Sioux City three years ago for St. Paul and leaves a wife and two small children.
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St. Pate
Sioux City
St. Paul
Sma
Anoka County Weather Shrinks Factory Activity in Mending Markets
In Anoka Minnesota on November 6 factories show a steady slowdown as cold weather persists. Prices for stored timber and field produce run around thirty cents per hundred pounds, with solid profit prospects when available.
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Anoka
Minn
Grain and Livestock Prices Across Multiple Markets
Minneapolis and Chicago price sheets show wheat and corn quotations by grade, with No 1 hard and No 1 Northern leading demand. Cattle, hogs, and sheep markets list diverse ranges, including prime steers around 6.69 and calves near 3.4, while Sioux City and Milwaukee reports add regional quotes and arrivals for oats, rye, and flax.
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St. Paul
Northern
Secda
Minneapolis
Duluth
Chicago
Milwaukee
Sioux City
Towa
Reeves
Hoge
Bolle
South St. Paul
Senator Davis Foot Condition Update Delays Amputation
St Paul November 7 doctors will not amputate Senator Davis foot as feared due to his decline surgeons will operate on the toe Mr Davis remains in spirits and is expected to pull through others at the house report his condition is serious
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St. Paul
Davis
Sunkey
Foul Play Suspected in Viroqua Man's Death
Foul play is suspected in the death of Harry Morrison of Viroqua Wisconsin, found October 16 at Black River Falls. Initial reports said suicide after a carbolic acid bottle was found, but signs of a gunshot wound and $240 on Morrison fuel suspicions. Viroqua undertaker noted the wound and plans to exhume the remains.
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Tu Crosse
Wis
Harry Morrison
Viroqua
Morrison
Black River Tulle
Wna
Punters Farewell Sermon At Presbyterian Church
The largest crowd in Minn est. gathered at the Presbyterian church in Punters Farewell Sermon to hear Rev McCleod Reliver announce his departure after three years as pastor The minister has accepted a call to Merriam Park church.
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Sermom Rungon
Minn
Presbyterian Church
Lev, McCleod
Wildress
Merriam Park
Wisconsin and Virginia lawmakers react to federal act
Nov 7 reports indicate Ak for rentive Act in Act, Virginia, and Wisconsin seeks legislative passage at the coming session to address Supreme Court decisions. Proposals aim to clarify proceedings related to belew. Prof Gibbons Dead. Kenosha reports the death of Prof David S Gibbons, famed Wisconsin educator and former Oshkosh principal, from a stroke while visiting Kenosha.
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Wis
Supreme Court
Gibbons
Kenosha
David S. Gibbons
Waconsin
Qxuhkosh
Farm House Burned at Waverly Minnesota
Farm house of Will Qonaro destroyed by fire in Waverly Minn on November 7. Fire caused about 2000 dollars in loss with small insurance coverage and unknown origin of the blaze.
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Waverly
Minn
Fira Dev
Nome cosmopolitan center with strong Scandinavian ties
John Rustgaard reports from Nome on its cosmopolitan character and a dominant Scandinavian influence in ownership and exploration. He notes Norwegians and Swedes as leading prospectors, their speed and stamina in trails, and a mixed view of respect and envy toward their wealth and methods.
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Cape Nome
Nome
John Rustgaard
Te. H. Lee
Ariska Tosday
Klondike
Norway considers levy on military service opt towns
The report notes Norway debates a special tax or license on those who avoid military service. It recalls recent electoral events expanding suffrage with 439,953 voters compared with 238,115 previously. A separate note mentions a literary work praised by critics and a peculiar family birth in Huntington, W V with triplets named William Jennie Bryana and a sister triplet Hanna Meninie Teddy.
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Prul du Chall
Paris
Vichy
Crottheent
Rameaun
Fran
Sfortin
Hamste
South
Swanson
Huntington
W. Va
Walter J. Swanson
Slater
Howard
Siwaneun
Water J. Swanson
William, Jennie
Bryana
Whithin Vrather
Thenubtican
Hanna, Meniniey
Teddy
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