Disaster at Ladysmith Affects British War Mood
Dispatch from General White reports heavy losses and the capture of Royal Irish Fusileers No 10 Mountain Battery and Gloucestershire Regiment at Ladysmith. Officials debate blame while markets react and London newspapers urge stoic national resolve.
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London
War Office
General White
Ladysmith
Royal Irish Fusileers
No. 10 Mountain Battery
Gloucestershire Regiment
White
Adye
Carleton
Munn
Kincaide
Burrow
Rice
Silver
Heard
Southey
Phibbs
McGregor
Holmes
Kelly
Dooner
Kentish
Kinahan
Jeadwine
Matthew
Conner
Humphrey
Capel-Cure
Wallace
Duncan
Bryant
Nisbet
Ingham
Davy
Knox
Tempe
Radice
Brent
Hill
Short
Smith
Kinsie
Beasley
Gray
Royal Artillery
Mounted Battery
Wheeler
Nugent
Moore
Webb
British Disaster at Boer Hands Shocks London War Office
London reports a severe Dutch victory as General Joubert’s force routs General White. The loss includes two British regiments and a mule battery, weakening regiments by about a fifth. About 42 officers are captured along with correspondent J Hyde, with ongoing inquiries into blame for the disaster.
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London
Joubert
White
War Office
Ladysmith
Tev
Battle in Progress Near Ladysmith Umbanbane Hills
A dispatch from Ladysmith reports a battle ongoing at the foot of Umbanbane a few miles from town. Several shells have fallen into Ladysmith as of 8:15 p m with reports of activity continuing.
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Cape Town
South African News
Ladysmith
Umbanbane
Siege of Kimberley Reported Fort Construction
From Barkley West it is reported that the Boers are building forts around Kimberley to shell the town.
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Cape Town
Barkley-West
Kimberley
Second Army Corps Called In Readiness For Action
London, Oct. 31. The war office ordered two second army corps to be in readiness to be called out. Officials have not decided if the plan will be used, but aim to show Britain can send a larger force to Europe. The Ladysmith disaster shifted the calculus, leaving future steps unknown.
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London
Associated Press
War Office
Second Army
Europe
Great Britain
Ladysmith
War toll rises with massive casualties reported
A fragment notes a grim tally from the conflict with estimates of about 900 to 1,000 killed and wounded, signaling a severe artillery and combat impact. The sparse wording suggests ongoing reporting on battlefield losses and human cost.
White May Fall Back To Pietermaritzburg
London reports on October 31 that General White may retire to Pietermaritzburg if the railroad remains intact. Military opinion diverges on the advisability of such a step.
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London
White
Pietermaritzburg
Local notices from Arcola township events and rail accident
Joseph Orr plans return to Fort Wayne after years on his Arcola farm. Miss Zella Wigent to host a social in November to raise funds for Y.M.C.A. books. Henry Rockhill hosts an old fashioned husking bee next Wednesday. Rosa Happel eighteenth birthday surprise party reported. David Felger to host a box social November 11 for Y.P.R.C. books. Dedication of the new Catholic church at Arcola described as a great affair with priests and Fort Wayne notables. A Pittsburg Fort Wayne and Chicago train wreck near Arcola, west of town, caused pileups of furniture laden cars. loss substantial.
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Joseph Orr
Fort Wayne
Zella Wigent
R. C
Henry Rockhill
Ad Happel
Rosa
David Felger
Randall School
Arcola
Pittsburg
Fort Wayne and Chicago
Edgerton News Highlights Local Labor and Life
Farmers harvest the large corn crop while Sankey Everson greets a baby girl. Brickwork on the new church progresses toward plastering. H Roose and H A Heidelbrecht ship hogs, Joseph Collett visits from Portland Indiana. H M Brothers named postmaster, James Mower builds blacksmith shop. Salaway dredge nears Nickel Plate railroad as labor remains in strong demand. A granddaughter of Mrs. Watson suffers typhoid fever at C Evard’s home.
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Sankey Everson
Sankey
H. Roose
H. A. Heidelbrecht
Joseph Collett
Portland
Ind
H. M. Brothers
James Mower
Salaway
Watson
C. Evard
Townley
Churubusco Community News Briefs
Local evangelist meetings at the Baptist church mark a successful week. Welshimer and Arden buy a livery barn in Warsaw and will move there next week. F. Ort improves after typhoid fever. James Maloney sells his saloon and returns home. Elmer Ransburg of Fort Wayne promotes the Frank B. Long Piano Co. Grisamer and Isa y upgrade their store front. Fred Briggs of Columbia City visits Churubusco. Vern Snellbaker buys horses here. J M Deems returns from Buffalo with stock cattle. J C O club hosts Daisy Kichler and guests Friday. Mrs Londy family and Miss Kichler visit W W Madden’s Lake Twp home. Jease Long and wife to move to Churubusco noon. O B Magers arranges electric lights for W A Geiger’s residence.
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The
Baptist Church
Welshimer & Arden
Warsaw
Val Brown
Ohio
F. Ort
James Maloney
Elmer Ransburg
Fort Wayne
Frank B. Long Piano Company
Grisamer & Isay
Fred Briggs
Columbia City
Churubusco Friends
Vern Snellbaker
J. M. Deems
Buffalo
J. C
Daisy Kichler
Londy
Anna
Vanderbilt Will Splits Fortune After Grace Wilson Marriage
New York Oct 27 Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr loses headship and nearly 50 million in the will following his marriage to Grace Wilson. Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt inherits 40 to 50 million, gives Cornelius 6 million making his share 7.5 million, while Cornelius is largely disinherited with 1.5 million. Widow gets 2 million plus life properties and a 250 thousand year trust. Alfred as residuary legatee faces about 41 million after gifts to Cornelius.
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New York
Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr
Vanderbilt
Grace Wilson
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt
Cornelius
Alfred
Mr. Vanderbilt
W. H. Vanderbilt
Cornelius, Jr
Wito
William K. Vanderbilt
Restates
Chauncey M. Depew
Edward V. W. Rossiter
New York Central
Mr. Waniderbilt
Aboxi
Charles C. Clarke
New ‘York Central
Franklin Allen
Maud Gwynner
Shepard
Senator Depew
Alfred Vanderbilt
Bryan Will Be Nominee
Arthur Sewall of Bath Maine former Democratic candidate for vice president arrived from Beaufort North Carolina where he has been tending interests in the derelict schooner Carrie A Lane He expressed confidence that William Jennings Bryan would be renominated next year but would not state whether he would accept a vice presidential renomination He said the money question would appear in the platform as before but gave no commitment on its prominence
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Norfolk
Arthur Sewall
Bath
Beaufort
N. C
Carrie A. Lane
Bryan
Mr Hobart Improves Amid Quiet Recovery
New York reports at 1 pm Mr Hobart rests quietly with no anticipated deterioration. He woke at 9 am refreshed and stronger than yesterday, his pulse firmer and nourishment taken. He sat on the bed, chatted with Mrs Hobart, read papers, and showed interest in surroundings while the doctor notes continued improvement in a weak critical state.
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New York
Old National Bank renamed to McClellan Bank
Auburn Indiana October 31 The First National Bank of Auburn one of the oldest banks in northern Indiana will be known as the McClellan bank It retains the same capital and a 60000 surplus Directors include the C A O McClellan estate Charles McClellan D A Gar wood and Isaac Hayne Charles McClellan was elected president and Claude A Benedict cashier The bank reports prosperous business
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Auburn
Ind
First National Bank
Indiana
McClellan Bank
C. A. O. McClellan
Charles McClellan
D. A. Garwood
Isaac Hayne
Claude A. Benedict
A Pretty Wedding in Washington and St Joe Townships
Miss Jose Maude Fleming of Washington township and J. F. Porter of St Joe township wed October 25 at the bride’s father T. H. Fleming residence in Washington township with over 100 guests present. Rev J J Fred officiated at Geneva M E church. groom is son of Joseph Porter. A sumptuous wedding dinner followed and many valuable presents were given as friends extended good wishes.
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Weekly Sentinel
Jose Maude Fleming
Washington Township
J. F. Porter
St Joe Township
T. H. Fleming
J. J. Fred
M. E
Geneva
Joseph Porter
St. Joe Township
Mr Chapman Improving After Streetcar Crash Injury
Reports from Perry township indicate Doctor Solomon Chapman says Mr Chapman is improving slowly from severe injuries received in a city streetcar collision Saturday evening. He was driving on Spy Ron avenue when his buggy was struck by a streetcar, wrecking the buggy and throwing him. Though in pain, he is now believed out of danger.
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Solomon Chapman
Perry Township
Chapman
Route details from first carrier report incise operation note
The report notes an operation two years ago conducted by D L Badber, starting October 16 with use of wine and subsequent events referenced by the carrier report.
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Siadliver
D. L. Bad
Wits
Farmers Value New Mail Boxes on Line Route
Forty mail boxes are now up on the line and Mr Beaber says the service is highly appreciated by the farmers. One man who had contemplated selling his farm and moving to the city now may not sell unless offered a price higher than before the route was established.
Bankruptcy petition filed by Louis Frankel in U S court
Louis Frankel of this city filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in U S court. Liabilities are about 6000 dollars with assets around 100. Attorneys are Bell and Doughman.
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Louis Frankel
United States
Bell & Dough- Man
Indiana Roads Progress Promised for Paris Exhibition
Governor Mount touts Indiana road progress with 50 000 miles of graded highways and 8 683 miles of pike, averaging 560 miles per county. Toll gates have vanished as counties and the state improve roads, making winter travel far more passable across the state.
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Mount
Indiana
France
Diphtheria Cases Rise Near Nine Mile Area
Dr Proegler of the county health board reports three new diphtheria cases near Nine Mile this morning. Dr Sledd treats others in the area, bringing total cases to about a dozen. He believes one unreported case sparked the outbreak. Health Officer Brokaw enforces strict quarantine and monitors the situation.
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Proegler
County Board of Health
Nine Mile
Sledd
Brokaw
Lutheran teachers to attend Indiana conference at Hammond
Teachers from the city Lutheran schools will attend the North Indiana Conference of Lutheran teachers in Hammond Indiana starting Wednesday morning. Fort Wayne instructors will depart on evening trains and not return until Friday evening, and the Lutheran schools will close for the rest of the week.
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North Indiana
Roy Johns Injured Knee After Horse Fall at Home
Roy Johns is confined to his home with an injured knee following a fall from a horse. No other details are provided about the incident or recovery.
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Roy Johns
Notice of Final Settlement of Isaac Dresback Estate
Creditors heirs and legatees of Isaac Dresback deceased must appear in Allen Circuit Court Fort Wayne Indiana on November 22 to show cause why final settlement accounts should be approved and to prove heirship and receive distributive shares. court location and date provided in notice.
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Isaac Dresback
Allen
Fort Wayne
Indiana
Unequaled Overcoat Values At the Bell Store
Durable men heavy weight overcoats offered at 18 Calhoun Street Washington beavers and coverts in several colors with plush pockets and vel vet collars. Regularly 6.75 today and tomorrow only 4.75.
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Washington
Administratrix Sale Of Real Estate In Allen County
Notice outlines private sale by the administratrix of Matthias M Hellopeter's estate in Allen County Indiana. Describes two thirds of specific parcels in Cedarville and Ewing additions with detailed lot descriptions and encumbrances. Terms require one third cash and two equal notes at 9 and 18 months with 6 percent interest and mortgage security. Mabry E Hollopeter administratrix and James B Harper attorney.
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Matthias Mhellopeter
Allen Circuit Court
James B. Harper
Bank Block
Fort Wayne
Indiana
Allen County
Sectio
Cedarville
Ewing
Roland Mather
John Timbrook
Henry Opdyke
Juan Timbrook
Mabry E. Hollopeter
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