Churchill Prisoner Hero in Natal War Time Fight
Reports from Estcourt Natal and Ladysmith detail a major engagement near Fr iday Nov 10 with British forces under Sir George White outflanking Boer positions. Lieutenant Winston Churchill son of Leonard Churchill distinguished himself. armored train damaged and derailed. many Dublin and Durban volunteers missing or killed. Red Cross efforts hindered by Boer delays. fate of Churchill unknown at press time.
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Smee
Estcourt Lya
Dublin
Arpa
GonaSasupert
Kafirgram
Nibiaem
Ladysmith
Mission Aaky
Wstcourt
Est
Mmrés
Een
Durbans
Wylie
Dublins
Charechill
Sonte
Wiicourt
Zyorrans
Churchill
Red Cross
Joubert
de Bristoe
Churehill
Estcourt
Lotulon
Traldane
British Troops Battle Against Unequal Fight in Natal
Nov 17 Natal Mercury reports a disastrous armored train engagement near Urbon Natal where British troops faced Maxi fire and rifle in heavy brush. Dublin and Dublin volunteers repeatedly repelled the enemy though losses and fatigue weakened the party. Lt Churchill’s bravery praised amid the fierce, accurate fire and damaged lines.
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Yporban
Natal
Natal Mercury
Destespart
Dublins
Duran
Estcourt May Be Evacuated Under Boers Threat
London dispatch from Pietermaritzburg dated November 15 reports Estcourt is short of artillery and may retire to the Mooi river tonight if a strong Boer force advances. The enemy aims to hold back the British relieving column.
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Estcourt
London
the Times
Dpietermaritzburg
Istcourt
Moin
War unpopularity in Orange Free State noted by Cape Town correspondent
London dispatch cites an Orange Free State resident who says the war is very unpopular there. He reports that aside from government officials, the public mood is half-hearted as many consider themselves bound to England.
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London
Cape Town
the Standard
Orange Free State
England
Taylor's Election Asserted By Deboe In Kentucky
Frankfort Kentucky November 17 Senator Deboe arrived last night to safeguard Taylor interests He said Taylor has been elected and will be seated The people will resist usurpation from the state election board or any body else He doubts the board will issue Goebel a certificate but if it does the people will not submit. Taylor will be seated. Lincoln Nebraska November 17 Colonel Henry P Dean died in Lincoln after typhoid fever aged 62 He was a Civil War Illinois veteran who led the Eighteenth Regiment and helped arrange Lincoln funeral details at Springfield
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Frankfort
Deboe
Taylor
State Election Board
Goebel
Lincoln, Neb
Henry P. Dean
Lincoln
Dean
Illinois
Springfield
Change in Harper Brothers elects George B M Harvey
In New York on Nov 17 J Henry Harper announces that at a directors meeting George B M Harvey editor and proprietor of the North American Review was elected president and managing director of Harper Brothers. He said Harvey bought a large interest in the company from shareholders.
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Harper & Brothers
New York
J. Henry Harper
Harper & Bros
George B. M. Harvey
The
North American Review
Tarper & Bros
Harvey
Sheridan tragedy new twist in Harding case
Sheridan Wyoming November 17 Mrs Gee Harding in the western part of town murdered her four year old son Lee then killed herself dying by self inflicted razor wounds in a state of temporary insanity. Authorities note prior signs of sanity were hereditary and part of the case record.
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Sheridan, Wyo
Gee. Harding
Lee
White House reception for Methodist bishop and clergy
President and Mrs Melkinley hosted the visiting Methodist bishop and clergy at a White House reception last night. The lower portion of the house, decorated in tasteful style, was opened to the guests for the occasion.
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Washington
Melkinley
White House
Burr Oak pioneer George Sterandt dies at home
LaCrosse Wisconsin November 17 George Sterandt early settler in Burr Oak vicinity dies at his home of old age. He refused medicine or physician treatment saying he had dived long enough and wished to die. New York November 17 bonds offerings total 2 804 200 principal or 3 200 208 50 with premium and interest. Hardwood Lumber Men In Session in Memphis Pennsylvania November 17 semi annual convention of the National Lumbermen association opens with large attendance from major lumber regions.
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LaCrosse
Wis
George Sterandt
Burr Oak
Lee
New York
Dusiness
Multiman
Gage
Memphis
Penn
National
StLavidhwood Lauber Association
Last Spike Drives on Marshall Town Dakota Line
Sioux City Iowa Nov 17 The last spike on the Marshall town and Dakota railroad has been driven and trains will be running in a few days.
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Sioux City
Marshalltown and
Dakota Railroad
Major General Young Advances in Philippines War
Reports from Manila dated Tlimmingam describe General Young moving rapidly toward San Fabian with cavalry, dispersing insurgents in the low country. Aguinaldo and his government seek escape toward Bayombong as U S forces seize Aguinaldo’s wife’s wardrobe and war records at San Nicolas. Major John A. Logan is buried in Paco Cemetery. Major Rodman leads Twentieth infantry pallbearers. General MacArthur’s scouts report near Marilae as trains carry retreating insurgents away.
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Manila
Young
Tlimmingam
Tlmingam
San Fabian
San Jose
San Nicolas
Aguinaldo
Bayombong
Senora Aguinaldo
Thomas W. Hayes
Calvin 8. Davis
Sixteenth Infantry
Wessels
Tayug
Dayton
Gilmore
Convent of
San Quintin
John A. Logan
San Jacinto
Paco Cemetery
Pierce
Saloon quarrel ends with three shot in Wisconsin
In Cameron Wisconsin two well dressed strangers sparked a saloon fight that left John Swanson shot in the forehead Carl Windere shot in the stomach and Charles Allensen wounded. The suspects fled and a hold up was suspected.
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Wis
Cameron
Here
John Swanson
Carl Windere
Charles Allensen
Reduced Rail Fares to West via C M & St P Lines
The C M and St P Ry offers second class tickets to western points on Great Northern and Northern Pacific lines via connections at reduced rates. Details available at the local ticket office. J B Swert Gladwis Agent. Also notes on Hair Work and a new Buffet Parlor Car service on Illinois Central trains from Freeport to Dubuque and Chicago with inaugural dates in mid November.
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Great Northern
Northern Pacific Railways
J. B. Swert
Gladwis
Illinois Central
Freeport
Dubuque
Chicago
Midland Route Tourist Car service resumes Chicago to San Francisco
The C. M. & St. P. Ry resumes the Midland Route Tourist Car with a schedule from Chicago 10:35 p.m. Friday to San Francisco 9:45 a.m. Wednesday, via Omaha Salt Lake City and various connections. Passengers may spend a day in Salt Lake City to see nearby attractions. Eastbound service leaves San Francisco Saturdays at 8 a.m. and arrives Chicago Wednesday 8:25 a.m.
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C. M
St. P. Ry
Chicago
San Francisco
St. P
Omaha
Colorado Springs
Col. Mid
Salt Lake
Pac. Ry
Salt Lake City
Chisago
G. P
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Superintendent of Public Instruction
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