British Surrender at Ladysmith Relayed in Panic War Updates
Oct 30 dispatches report Ladysmith under heavy Boer shelling since dawn with British guns silencing the attack after seven shots. A Berlin message claims the entire British force there surrendered and taken as POWs. AP and Durban notes detail rapid news, Boer forces concentrating for a decisive effort, and cavalry tactics reforming under fire. Hospital fund efforts gain American backing as donors pledge large sums.
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Ladysmith
Berlin
Holland
London
Associated Press
Durban
Rhodes Drift
Kaffir
Blackburn
Fort Tuli
Randolph Churchill
South Africa
Frederick Gardner
John Hays Hammond
August Belmont
William K. Vanderbilt
Mesdames Bradley-Martin and
Buris
Canadians Enthuse As Royal Canadian Regiment Sails
A Quebec dispatch to the Evening News reports crowds cheering the departure of the Royal Canadian Regiment of Infantry for the Transvaal. Governor General Minto and Major General Patton reviewed the troops on the esplanade as thousands cheered, hats flew, and women wept. The troop ship Sardina sailed under convoy toward Cape Town.
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Quebec
Royal Canadian Regiment of Infantry
Transvaal
Esplanade
Minto
Patton
Cape Town
Squadron to go to Africa
A dispatch from Washington says the South Atlantic squadron has been ordered to the scene of South African hostilities. The navy department favors a large American squadron cruising off East Africa, based on news from Washington and Europe of possible contingencies in the Transvaal war.
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New York
Journal and Advertiser
Washington
South Atlantic
Navy Department
East Africa
Europe
Transvaal
First Philippine Commission Holds Secret inaugural meeting
Washington October 30 the commission held its first session at Arlington with all members present including Schurman Dewey and Denby. Sessions to be secret until completion of labors and no program outlined yet. Clerical staff reorganized and preliminary report framework sketched. Daily meetings set 10 to 1 with afternoons for individual work. duration expected to span weeks.
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Washington
Philippine Commission
Arlington
Schurman
State Department
Commission
Admiral Dewey
Colonel Denby
Worcester
Denby
Townsend Dies in New York Sugar Pioneer and Politician
Dwight Townsend, aged seventy three, died last night at his New York City home. He co founded Havemeyer Townsend & Co, later Havemeyer & Elder, with F. Havemeyer. Townsend served in the Thirty ninth and Forty third Congresses, representing New Yorks first district. He led Greer Turner Sugar Refining, lost fortune after the sugar trust, then led United Lines Telegraph and Postal Telegraph ventures with John W. Mackay and Col Robert G Ingersoll.
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New York
Dwight Townsend
F. C. Havemeyer
Havemeyer, Townsend & Co
Havemeyer & Elder
Townsend
Greer-Turner Sugar Refining Company
Sugar Trust
United Lines Telegraph Company
John W. Mackay
Robert G. Ingersoll
Postal Telegraph Company
Burglar Scorns Pennies At Gilmartin Lumber Office
A Fort Wayne burglar forced a rear window into Edward Gilmartin's Holman street lumber office. He rummaged the desk but left twelve pennies and all cash untouched. The watchman heard nothing, and Gilmartin invites the trespasser to announce himself for a planned safe entry alternative.
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Fort Wayne
Edward Gilmartin
Holman Street
Molinieux Trial Set for November 13 in New York
District attorney prepares for the murder trial of Roland B. Molinieux in New York. The case against him is Mrs. Katharine Adams's death. Trial likely moves to the criminal branch of the supreme court. A 3,000 salesman jury panel will be sought.
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New York
Roland B. Molinieux
Katharine Adams
Supreme Court
Court of General Sessions
McKinley Criticized by Prohibition Leader in Boston
Samuel Dickey president of the national prohibition committee spoke at Tremont temple on Sunday criticizing the church and President McKinley for license policy. He argued the president has had influence through action or inaction on liquor regulation.
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Boston
Mass
Tremont Temple
Samuel Dickey
National Prohibition Committee
McKinley
President McKinley’s dinner wine show provoke debate
A Chicago dinner last week drew President McKinley into a toastful scene with five wines present. Reportedly he drank four glasses, sparking discussions about his churchgoing image versus social habits.
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McKinley
Chicago
Roosevelt Proclaims Thanksgiving Day in New York
Albany October 30 Governor Roosevelt designates November 30 as a day of thanksgiving and prayer praising national prosperity and the people’s resolve to meet destiny and perform duties without flinching.
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Albany
N. Y
Roosevelt
Warrior General Henry Buried at Arlington in Honor
President and cabinet members attend Gen Guy V. Henry's military funeral at Arlington near Temple of Fame. Services at St Johns Church and cemetery, with a royal guard, Third Cavalry troops, and many veterans. White wreath from the executive mansion signals high esteem as pallbearers include Gen J M Wilson and Gen F Burnside.
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Washington
Guy V. Henry
Arlington
Temple of Fame
General Crook
Third Cavalry
Fort Meyer
Henry
Giy W. Henry Garrison
Coloured Veterans’ Association
Tenth Cavalry
St. John’s Church
Root
Hay
Heath
Corbin
Fitzhugh Lee
J. M. Wilson
Liber
A. W. Greely
Frank, Ruggles
Bernard
Marriage of Princess Isa belle of Orleans and Prince Jean
Princess Isa belle of Orleans wed Prince Jean at St Raphael's Kingston with the bishop of Southwark officiating. The ceremony drew royal guests including the countess of Paris and Princess Wales. celebrations at York House Twickenham followed, with hundreds of gifts reported.
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London
Isabelle
Orleans
Duke of Orleans
Prince Jean
St. Raphael’s Church
Kingston
South Wark
Countess of
Paris
Charters
Princess of Wales
Waldemar
Denmark
Prince Henry
Duke of Alencon
Duchess of Aosta
Wickenham
York House
Twickenham
Postal rule clarifies mail handling on rural routes
An inquiry into rural free delivery items shows carriers cannot accept letters addressed to others on the line for delivery on the same trip after cancellation. The letters must pass through the Fort Wayne post office for cancellation before delivery to the addressee.
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Page
Fort Wayne
Trouble for Dick to be investigated in campaign fund case
Washington October 30 Representa tive Charles Dick Ohio Republican chair may face civil service law trouble over alleged solicitation of campaign funds. Circular letters sent to federal officeholders used Ohio finance committee letterheads signed by treasurer Burdell. Civil service commission says such solicitations in government offices violate the act. No action yet, but study and official brief circulated for review.
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Washington
Charles Dick
Republican Committee of
Ohio
United States
Ohio Campaign Fund
Finance Committee
Ohio Republican State Executive
Civil Service Committee
Department of Justice
Edmunds
John R. Proctor
Civil Service Commission
Treasury Department
Locus in quo of solicitation and Syracuse cement works plan
The text explains that a letter fails as solicitation if not delivered to the recipient and cites court decisions. It then notes groundwork for cement works at Syracuse with seven hundred thousand bricks needed and many buildings brick while others rise in steel, but local contractors lack sufficient labor.
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Syracuse
Walton Avenue Tunnel debated as city moves to annex east side
David McKay will become milk inspector Wednesday as city council weighs an ordinance annexing land east of Walton avenue to Euclid avenue. A Walton avenue tunnel crossing the Pennsylvania tracks is favored. annexation could enable immediate action. Harrison street tunnel faces delays due to condemnation and opposition from Wabash railway, likely 2 to 3 years.
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Pennsylvania Railway
Lennart
Walton Aveenue
Euclid Avenue
Pennsylvania
Walton Avenue
Board of Works
Board of Safety
Findlay
Wayne Trace
Harrison Street
Wabash Railway
No Change in Schley's Order
Secretary Long announced there will be no change in Admiral Schley's orders as of now. The orders merely direct command of the South Atlantic station, with the date set once Chicago is ready for sea. The department has not decided on dispatching additional ships, and Schley may operate freely within his station. The three vessels Chicago Montgomery and Wilmington remain stationed there unless necessity dictates otherwise.
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Washington
Long
Admiral Schley
South Atlantic
Chicago
Department
South Africa
Montgomery
Wilmington
Fowler preacher delivers two trial sermons at Bethany Church
Rev. C. J. Truby of Fowler Indiana preached two trial sermons at Bethany Presbyterian Church on Sunday to large congregations and made an excellent impression. He may be called to the pastorate of Bathany Church as the plan proceeds.
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C. J. Truby
Fowler, Ind
Bethany Presbyterian Church
Trby
Bathany Church
Gun Fired Through Saloon Window In Broad Daylight
Sunday incident on Calhoun Street near Grand involved a shot that narrowly missed a woman passing by Charles McDonald’s saloon. Detective Coling filed three affidavits naming Charles McDonald for violating the Nicholson law, bartender Albert W. McNally for serving liquor, and Michael Hughes for firing across a public street. McDonald was not present in the saloon at the time of the investigation.
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Calhoun Street
Grand
Charles McDonald
Gorsline
Coling
Albert W. McNally
Michael Hughes
McDonald
Desperate fight at Kennedy's saloon ends without arrests
Late Saturday night a rough brawl at Kennedy's saloon on Columbia and Harrison drove out Henry Green, a Black man. An Arcola youth aiding Green was knocked down, with a badly sprained arm. Police arrived, the Arcola man was taken to Hope hospital, then discharged home. no affidavits filed and no arrests.
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Kennedy’s
Columbia and
Harrison Streets
Henry Green
Arcola
Green
Lapp
Pageler
Hope Hospital
Old Fort Wayne Friends Reunite Aboard Ship
Surgeon W E Stemen now chief medical officer of the transport Pennsylvania bound for the Philippines writes of meeting an officer in charge of troops destined for Manila. The two men, from Fort Wayne, are Lieut Howard C Laubach and Dr Stemen. The Pennsylvania lies at Portland and sails this week with two Fort Wayne alumni aboard, drawing local interest.
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W. E. Stemen
Pennsylvania
Philippines
Manila
Fort Wayne
Howard C. Laubach
Portland
Ore
Business houses burned in Wakarusa blaze
Goshen Ind Oct 30 the business portion of Wakarusa nine miles west of Goshen burned Sunday morning destroying nineteen businesses. Loss set at about 60000. Fire started in Krizely Burns hardware store. List of losers includes Krizely Burner Flash Bros W Hartman Yoder Bros Bowers Rummel Fred Young Isaac Fletcher Clay Melvin post office Werntz Clay druggists Joseph Welty harness John Bus ward William Firestone Benjamin Hughes residenc es Mary St Cipir
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Goshen
Ind
Wakarusa
Krizely & Burne
Krizely & Burner
Flash Bros
Hartman
Yoder Bros
Bowers & Rummel
Fred Young
Isaac Fletcher
Clay & Melvin
Werntz & Clay
Joseph Welty
John Busward
William Firestone
Benjamin Hughes
Mary St. Cipir
Saw and Feed Mill Ownership Noted in Town Records
The grain processing and milling operation owned by Temap Kinney, formerly Sestagteld, is mentioned in local records. The note references the mill in Temap Kinney’s town lineage and notes the change of ownership or designation.
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Temap Kinney
Sestagteld
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Elandslaagte
Lucas Mayer
Talana Hill
Buller
Mafeking
Detroit
Mich
Evening News
Africa
Havemeyer
Gilmar
Molinieux
M’kinley
Guy V. Hen
Stell
Panter
Ohio Republican
Civil Service Law
David McKay
Schley
Nedy Saloon
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