Fresh Reports From Gras Pan Fight Surface In Africa
London reports fresh disturbances in the cable service delaying war news. Methuen advances claim Trouecy Nest Woolf taken and large ammunition losses. Beacons Hill action cost 15 dead and 72 wounded as Hildyard’s troops disrupts communications. Boer retreat toward Ladysmith noted as Natal forces push north of the Boot river.
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Thetr’ Omeers
Billad
Gras Pan
Modder River
Londoun
London
Methuen
Trouecy Nest Wloof
F1ildwarr
Beacon Hill
West Yorkshire Regiment
Hobbs
Kruger Wend
Joubert
Belanont Pvere
Warentan
Hildyard
Buller
William Grange
Hstgourt
Weston
Bueller
Natal
Wreenen
Boot River
Ladysmith
Neod
British Victory and Boer Use of White Flags
London reports a British triumph at Belmont and a second pitched battle near Graf Pan as General Methuen advances toward Modder River. Boers allegedly misused white flags, with correspondent Keight wounded after a flag incident involving the Northumberland Regiment.
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London
General Methuen
Belmont
Methuen
Graf Pan
Albrecht
Kimberley
Modder River
Diasmondopolis
von Warrenton
Methfaen
Cgeneral Methuen
Keight
Cape Town
Northampton Regiment
Otter
Kideght
Irish Volunteers Push Into Boer Service Across America
The Evening Post notes rising enlistments for the Boer army in New York and other cities. Irish Americans lead the volunteer surge with Germans and others also joining to fight under the Boer flag. Dozens of Irish youths have left for the Transvaal, while Chicago and western cities report the larger recruiting drives, with San Francisco contributing its quota.
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New York
The
Evening Post
UhihwWelphia
Transvaal
Chicago
San Francisco
Ireland
Bruger
Rumors of Cuban Insurrection Fade in Havana
Reported insurgent plans for Thanksgiving fade under U S and local scrutiny. Headquarters and General Lee’s forces deny any imminent uprising or 1000 rebels taking to the woods in Pinar del Rio. Many Americans fear uncertain assurances on Cuba’s independence could spark unrest, though details remain disputed.
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Havana
Lee
United States
Pinar del Rio
Aquethorities
Thavana
Island
IGNORED THE COURT IN KANSAS MINERS CASE
Fort Scott Kansas November 28 In federal court John PVP Reese of Albia a member of the national executive board of the United Mine Workers was found guilty of contempt and sentenced by Judge Williams to three months in the federal prison a $100 fine and several hundred dollars in costs He is now imprisoned along with Steese and many others for ignoring an injunction against the Big Four mining properties urging non union miners to join the strike Englishman Weds an American Girl Paris November 28 The civil marriage of Douglas Walter Campbell son of the late Lord Walter Campbell and grandson of the Duke of Argyll and Ai mee youngest daughter of the late John Lawrence of New York took place at the town hall Sixteenth Arrondissement with General Horace Porter US ambassador and Austin Lee British envoy present Jefferson Wisconsin November 28 Alvis Flotter 62 a plasterer and longtime resident died at his home Friends doubt whether death was accidental or foul play He was boarding at a hotel in Lake Mills and was found unconscious at the foot of a stairway late Tuesday night with his head in a pool of blood No one saw him fall
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Fort Scott
Kan
John Pvp. Reese
Albin
United Mine Workers
Williams
Steese
Kansas
Paris
Douglas Walter Campbell
Lnte
Walter Campbell
Duke of Argyll
Aimee
John Lawwrence
New York
Sixteenth Arrondissement
Horace Porter
United States
Austin Lee
Eharge
Jefferson, Wis
Alvis Flotter
Hotter
Lake Mills
Nebraska Woman Suffrage Convention Opens in Lincoln
Lincoln Nebraska Nov 28 The Nebraska Woman Suffrage association held a state convention in the capitol senate chamber last evening and will continue through tomorrow. Delegates from many counties attended with visitors including Mrs Onarrie Chapman of New York and Rev Ida C Fuetin of Illinois. A declaration of principles is expected to be adopted before adjournment.
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Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska Woman Suffrage Association
Senate
Capitol Building
Delates
Onarrie Chapman
New York City
Ida C. Fuetin
Tllinois
Getting Up a Trust In Sheep
Billings Montana November 28 The Consolidated Montana Sheep and Lamb company has combined much of the state sheep industry with a capital of 10 million dollars It now holds options on 500000 head of sheep and 500000 acres of prime sheep raising land Colonel N C Waters and Wilward Morrison of Billings are Montana representatives Bert Reiss of New York is counsel and organizer
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Billings
Mont
Consolidated
Montana Sheep and Lamb Company
Montana
N. C. Waters
Wilward Morrison
Bert Reiss
New York
Insolvent Bloomington Building and Loan Declared Solvent
In Indianapolis on November 28 Judge Baker of the federal court declared the People's Building and Loan association of Bloomington Illinois solvent and appointed a receiver to settle its affairs. Shareholders were ordered to file claims with him. Kansan Railway Regulation Killed in Topeka as Judge Took rules the court of visitation redundant and describes the law as ventiscation.
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TR and
Goncern
Indianapolis
Baker
Federal Court
People’s Building and Loan Association
Bloomington
Ill
Kansan
Topeka
Kan
Took
United States Circuit Court
Court of Visitation
Northwestern Laliway Promotes Officials in Chicago Area
Chicago and Northwestern announces Richard J. Ashton, Iowa division superintendent, to become general superintendent effective December 1. Laliway general superintendent promoted to assistant general manager. Officials discuss unified traffic agreement after extension work completes between Chicago and Eastern Illinois and Cotton Belt lines.
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Northwestern
Chicago
Nav
Sherburn Sanborne
Assistan
Richard J. Aishton
Iowa
Verre Linute
Chienea
Thinois
Cotton Belt
Sdane
Tragic death near Sparta ends a love affair
In LaCrosse Wisconsin on November 28 Bliss Lillie Drinkwine, 21, died by her own hand at her home five miles from Sparta. Authorities report rat poison used as the method, the woman leaving a note citing a love affair with a traveling sewing machine agent as the motive.
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LaCrosse
Wis
Lillie Drinkwine
Sparta
Cave
New Western Base Ball League Is Planned At Omaha
St Joseph Mo November 28 T J Hickey issued a call for a meeting in Omaha on December 4 to organize a new western baseball league. A dozen western cities seek franchises.
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St. Joseph
T. J. Hickey
Omaha
Proposed Republican convention change reshapes delegate map
Wisconsin member Henry Payne will present a plan at the December 12 national Republican committee meeting in Washington. The proposal suggests a new basis of representation with four delegates at large per state plus one per 10,000 votes for Republican electors, plus four delegates from each territory and DC. It details expected delegate shifts by state and keeps total delegates at 541.
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Milwaukee
Henry ©. Payne
Wisconsin
National Republican Committee
Washington
Republican National Committee
District of Columbia
Wayne
National Committee
Alabama
Arkansas
Florida
Georgia
Louisiana
Mississippi
South Carolina
Colorado
Idaho
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
North Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Virginia
Wyoming
California
Connecticut
Ilinois
Indiana
Iowa
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
North Dakota
Ohio
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Vermont
West Virginia
Parrots and a Sailor's Superstition Redirected Columbus
A flight of parrots and the belief in bird signs altered Columbus's course as he sought Zipangu. After a gale near Gomera the crew, led by Pinzon, steered southwest following birds, a shift that might have changed the future religious map of North America. Humboldt noted the historical significance of this minor omen.
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Columbus
Atlantic
Zipangu
Japan
Gail
Gomera
Canary Islands
Martin Alonzo Pinzon
Pinzon
Gulf Stream
Florida
Cape Hatteras
Virginia
United States
Humboldt
Nature’s Beauty Through Life’s Change of Life
The text extols Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a help during the climacteric period for women. It claims the remedy assists Nature, preserves balance and buoyancy of mind, sustains physical powers, and brings lasting mental happiness and strength. It notes many women express gratitude for this aid.
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Dr. Pierce
Palindromes Parade From Three Years Of Readings
The St. Louis Republic lists a diverse set of palindromes collected over three years. Entries include names such as Anna Adda Bob and Otto, as well as words like level civic deified reviver and rotor. The collection spans simple forms to extended phrases and demonstrates symmetry in language.
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Adda
Anna
Bab
Bib
Bob
Bub
Oivic
Dad
Deyivad
Dewad
Did
Ecco
Eve
Aye
Gag
Gig
Level
Madam
Maram
Noon
Non
Otto
Pap
Peep
Pip
Pop
Pup
Redder
Refer
St. Louis Republic
Cost of the OSO election budget figures in Ohio
The Columbus Republican and Democratic state campaign committees filed spending and receipts with the county clerk. The Republican report shows total expenditures of 911,123.97 with major costs for the literary bureau printing stationers and clerks. The Democratic report lists receipts of 18,149.55 and expenditures of 17,908.58.
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Columbus
Republican Committee
Literary Bureau
Democratic State Committee
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted as Blood Remedy
An old advertisement asserts catarrh cannot be cured by local remedies and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a blood based treatment. It claims a proprietary formula of ingredients works on the mucous surfaces and offers free regimens, with J Cheney Co as the supplier and a price listed for retail druggists.
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Hall
J. Cheney ,Co
Priec . E
New Chicago Northwestern railway lines open Western towns
The Chicago and Northwestern Railway expands into Minnesota and western town centers, offering growth prospects and low prices for lots and timber lands in northern Wisconsin and Michigan. Investors and businesspeople are urged to apply to Land Commissioner J. F. Curvevano in Chicago for details.
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Chicago & Northwestern Railway Company
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Michigan
J. F. Curvevano
Chicago
Ill
Breeding Buffalos by Montana Rancher Char lie Allard
Anaconda Standard profiles Char lie Allard of Ravalli one of the nation’s leading buffalo owners. He details hardy buffalo traits facing storms, growth to about 200 animals by next fall, and crossbreeding trials with Polled Angus. He notes high buffalo hide values and growing interest from museums parks and shows, while delaying sales to preserve the herd.
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Montana
Charlie Allard
Ravalli
Allard
Omaha
Marchiel Pablo
Texas Panhandle
National Park
Prairies
Midland Route Tourist Car resumes Chicago to San Francisco
The C M and St P rail line restarts the Midland Route Tourist Car service from Chicago to San Francisco with a Friday 10:35 p.m. departure, stopping at Omaha, Colorado Springs, Salt Lake City, and arriving in San Francisco by Wednesday morning. An optional Salt Lake City layover lets travelers see local sights. Eastbound departures run from San Francisco Saturdays, reaching Chicago Wednesday. G H Hearlorp, G P and T A.
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C. M
St. P. Ry
Midland
Chicago
San Francisco
C.M
St. P
Omaha
Colorado Springs
Sa. m
Chisago
Puerto Rico tours from Chicago with all expenses covered
Three island tours depart Chicago on January 11 February 15 and March 8. Travel includes Pullman sleeping and dining cars to New York then steamships Ponce and San Juan around the island by rail car and boat. Escorted by Walter Boyd Townsend under The American Tourist Association with Beau Campbell as General Manager.
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Puerto Rico
Chicago
New York
Ponce
San Juan
Walter Boyd Townsend
American Tourist Association
Beau Campbell
Marquette Building
Milwaukee
St. Paul
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OSO
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Richard Groker
Europe
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Tie
William J. Bryan
Democratic Party
Tammany Wall
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Tuffato
N.ov
Normalain Mack
Erie County
Iso W. A. Bevan
Mack
Broom Manufacturers In Council
Ludianapolis
Central Broom Manufacturers’ Association
Indhana
Aliois
Kentucky
Missouri
Korty
Kansas City
Bert Repine
Nashville
Reping
Julius
Miller
Dawson
Waller
Goo
Broom Corn
Kinzie Street
Morse-Johnson Broom Corn Storage Company
Bakers W
Monaca Goffee
F. A. Schulz
Ely “Am B
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Ely
LY Brothers
Warren St
Dirt
Stover Engine CO
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Wernicke
C. M. Donathen
Green Street
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