Boers Capture Jacobsdal After Stubborn Garrison Loss
Cape Town reports Jacobsdal southwest of Kimberly seized by Boer forces after fierce resistance by a detachment of the Cape Town Highlanders. The garrison suffered heavy losses, thirty four of fifty two men killed or wounded. Boers cut a reconnoitering train between Neidelberg and Greylitgetad tearing up rails and taking five captains and eight men prisoner. Hans Botha credited with routing action on the Salt Road.
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Cape Town
Jacobsdal
Kimberly
Steyn Declares Fouriesburg Capital of Free State
Former President Steyn and the executive council are reported to be at Fouriesburg, south of Bethlehem, where he declares the town the capital of the Oranje Free State. Mr Cauyn orders Keyter to stand trial on treason charges.
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Maseru
Basutoland
Ort
Steyn
Fouriesburg
Bethlehem
Orwnpe Free State
Cauyn
Keyter
Intevolksraad
Hinth Treagan
Kruger to Sojourn at Nice in Winter
Dr Levis, the Trensynal agent in Paris, says Kruger's plans are not decided. He will meet Kruger in Marseilles and denies any reception arranged by ministers. Kruger, old and unaccustomed to cold, may stay near Nice for winter. No indication of a visit to President McKinley.
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Paris
Qel
Levis
Trensynal
Associated Press
Kruger
Tie
Marseilles
M. Deleasse
Forvign Affairs
Tam
British Loss Heavy in October Battle Report
London reports from war office dispatches dated October 26 and 27 recount heavier British losses in Barton and DuVets forces on October 25. One officer and twelve men were killed, three officers and twenty five men wounded. twenty four Boers died, nineteen wounded, and twenty six captured. Three Boers executed for surrender then fire. Also notes ambush near Philippolis with fifty cavalrymen captured. Barton later attacked De Wet near Frederickstad scattering Boer forces.
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London
War Office
Kitchener
Metheun
Springfontein
Philippalis
Orange River Colony
Lord Roberts
Barton
Frederickstad
Stoic Wilmington man shows nerve after railroad accident
From Deputy Coroner Hammond's evidence Kelleher of Wilmington aged 32, saved $1,000 and tried to ride a freight train to Philadelphia to save transport costs. He boarded in Wilmington with over $900 on him, slipped under wheels and lost both legs, yet showed no fear or pain while witnesses described his restraint and lack of distress.
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Philadelphia
Hammond
Con Kelleher
Wilmington
Kelleher
Brin Car Works
Kelther
Untitled accident and campaign reports from Indiana events
A man died after an on track injury described as a grim accident with bystander intervention and calm narration by the injured. Campaign appearances include James M. Robinson, J. C. Martin and C. A. Ryan addressing a large Besancon audience, plus remarks by Frank Monnett and Dr. J. W. Younge in Muncie. Additional speeches slated for Batson, Lima, New Haven and Saengerbund hall as major campaign efforts continue in Port Wayne and the Twelfth district.
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James M. Robinson
J. C. Martin
C. A. Ryan
Besancon Thursdey
Alexandria Press
Frank
Monnett
Ohio
W. Younge
Port Wayne
Wysor Grand Opera House
Muncie
Muncie Dari
Henry Colerick
Batson
Gabriel
Lima
Ind
New Haven
William 2. Breen
Saengerbund Hall
Wiweblapys
Rural Route 7 to open from Fort Wayne on Nov 1
Rural Route No 7 will be inaugurated November 1 from Fort Wayne covering a southeast section. Over 200 farmers petitioned for the route, outlined from the Fort Wayne post office to the southeast and back, totaling about 31.25 miles. Carrier Paul E Starr and substitute Giant Graham named. Treoh Coulter of Arcola visited the city returning from a two weeks trip to Arkansas.
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Fort Wayne
Mischerene
Wy. F. Conger
Syston
Paul E. Starr
Graham
Wayne Trace Road
Postoffice
Postoffice Department
Treoh Coulter
Arcola
Arkaianas
Conference at St Louis on Wabash to Fort Wayne and Butler line
President C W Orr and attorney B F Harper returned from St Louis after a lengthy conference with Wabash officials. The leaders examined details of the proposed connecting line between this city and Butler. Officials say results were satisfactory and an important announcement is expected soon.
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C. W. Orr
B. F. Harper
Fort Wayne and Butler Railroad Company
St. Louis
Wabash Railroad
Wabash
Butler
Orr
Herper
Dion
Ramsay
Lincoln
Tintler
Advertised Medicines and Old Faith in Ayers Remedies
The old time standard Ayers medicines are praised as trustworthy amid many dubious cures in the ad columns. Promises rival performances, urging readers to consider trusted names like J. C. Avan Company and Praction Chemity while navigating feverish claims and weedlike cures in the period ads.
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Ayers
J. C. Aven Company
Chemity
Lowell, Marr
The Unjust Steward Sunday Lesson at Park Street
John Lindsay of Park Street Church Boston reviews Jesus parable in Luke XVI 1 13 on abuse of trusts. He frames the tale as a warning to Pharisees and publicans about misused confidence and the need to store up treasures in heaven, with the steward’s crafty example illustrating prudence and accountability.
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John Lindsay
Withrow
D. D
Park Street Church
Boston
Chicago
Christ
Jesus
Viet
Addis
Mam
Eeekier
Toan
Nuemheszler
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