CORE FIGHTING BEGINS AT DUNDEE IN NATAL WAR
Ottawa reports say President Kruger decides to surrender. Dispatches from Marysmith and London describe Boer forces under Joubert and Kruger pressing Dundee with forces around 9,000 and 4,500, while British generals Yule and White report wounded at Dundee improving. Pretoria notes ten Boers killed, twenty five wounded as engagement at Dundee unfolds. British morale rises in Natal and Mafeking rumors surface about Boer defeats.
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London
Daily News
Marysmith
Marge
Gengaral Joubert
Vogan
Dundee
Joubert
Kruger
Glencoe
Yule
War Office
George Stewart White
Natal
Tadysmith
Baden-Powell
Mafeking
Cronje
Pretoria
Transvaal
Piet Joubert
Lucas Meyer
Erasmus
Glencoe Threat Looms as Natal War News Gathers
London reports fear of Boer advance toward Glencoe Natal as General Wale plans concentration of 10 000 to 11 000 with reinforcements from Ladysmith and Cradock while White remains at Ladysmith unable to restore railway communication. Britain weighs losses and possible further Boer incursions.
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London
Glencoe
Natal
Wale
Ladysmith
Mrasmus
Creneral Joubert
Zululand
George Stewart ‘White
Yule
Genral Yule
Iwan
War Office
War Armisiice
Mauch
Kite
Moorps
Viljoen Captured and Dead at Wlands-Jaagte
Inch to the Satisfaction of the Colonists and Outlanders reports list Boer casualties at Wlands- Jaagte including General Wiljoen killed and General Kock's son wounded, a prisoner taken. Viljoen’s death cited as reason for outlanders' satisfaction as British victory fuels local sentiment.
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Ape Town
Wlands- Jaagte
Wiljoen
Kock
Pretorius
Ral Ben Viljoen
Jle
Trapagaal
Orange Free State
Yule in a Tight Corner in Natal Front
London reports from Ladysmith Natal dated Sunday afternoon echo Cape Town Glencoe advices and warn of General Yule retiring from Dundee to Glencoe Junction. Yule faces General Joubert with likely British detachment to aid him, leaving Ladysmith vulnerable to western attack as Hunter’s force departs. Further news awaited.
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London
Ladysmith
Natal
Cape Town
Glencoe
Lord Wolseley
Yule
Dundee
Glencoe Junction
Joubert
George Stewart White
Vlandsmagte
Hunter
Elandsvaagte
Suspension of Patrick O'Brien in British Commons
London Oct 24 In a Commons debate on supplementary estimates Patrick O'Brien a Parnellite called Joseph Chamberlain blood stained and accused him of murder The speaker demanded withdrawal but O'Brien refused The house suspended him by 316 to 26 vote and he left saying You had better bring up another army corps unless you want it somewhere else The house adjourned
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London
Commons
Patrick O'Brien
Colonies
Joseph Chamberlain
William Court Gulley
O’brien
Leyds Says Boer Move Not Indicative Of Defeat
Brussels dispatch quotes Dr. Leyds, Transvaal envoy, saying it is hard to judge the Glen Coe and Blandslagte battles from British sources. He notes his own reports may be delayed by censorship and argues Boer retirement to reform is a tactic, not proof of heavy losses.
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Kruger
Glencoe
Blandslangte
Brussels
Leyds
Transvaal
Europe
Bland$laagte
Rhodes message warns Kimberley siege speed reinforcements
The Daily Mail reports a London received message from Cecil Rhodes dated Kimberley Oct 19 stating Kimberley residents urge the government to send reinforcements quickly as the town is surrounded by growing Boer forces from the Transvaal and Free State.
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London
The
Daily Mail
Cecil Rhodes
Kimberley
Transvaal
Free State
Attempt to Wreck a Military Train Near Swansea
An alleged attempt to wreck military trains bound from Pembroke Dock to Southampton was found Sunday evening near Swansea. Five chains were laid on the tracks at two points. two trains carrying South African troops passed shortly after the discovery.
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London
Pembroke Dock
Southampton
Swansea
British Losses at Willandsangte In WWI Report
London October 24 British losses at Willandsangte tallied 5 officers killed including Colonel Scott Chisholm and 31 officers wounded. Grand total cited as 2 killed and 156 wounded, with the overall toll rising as the engagement continued.
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London
Vwilandslangte
Scott Chisholm
Two Hundred Boer Prisoners in Ladysmith Dispatch
Official dispatch from Ladysmith reports about 200 Boer prisoners marched into Durban Natal. The transmission delayed at 6 80 p m and dated October 22 shows the prisoner movement as of that hour.
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Durban
Natal
Ladysmith
Denby arrives in Washington with Manila mission in tow
Cape Town dispatch notes censors report Kimberley Sunday well. Col Denby and son J G Denby reach Washington with Manila commission. Schurman and Worcester expected soon for a preparatory meeting to submit a report to the president. Iowa Baptists convene in Leone with about 200 ministers attending and Professor Foster of Chicago University speaks on War Is Scripturalness.
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London
Times
Cape Town
Kimberley
Col. Denby
Washington
Charles Denby
Manila
J. G. Denby
Schurman
Worcester
Commission
Idaho Governor Accepts State Responsibility for Coeur dAlene Troubles
Governor Stellenberg of Idaho says the state bears full responsibility for actions in Shoshone county during the Coeur dAlene mining troubles. Prisoners were not under indictment, held instead as safety measures. several escaped before the court term began. The statement responds to criticism of federal roles and clarifies martial law duties.
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Illinois
Columbus
Republican State Committee
Stellenberg
Idaho
War Root
Shoshone County
Goeur d'Alene
Steuenberg
State of Idaho
Coeur d’Alenes
Idaho Governor Defends Troop Deployment Amid Riots
Governor Stellenberg argues withdrawal of federal troops would cause great property loss and casualties. He cites threats from criminal groups posing as labor. notes past murder arson and mine explosions from 1802 to 1908. He says the conflict is not capital versus labor but state against criminal gangs. The Coeur dAlene area remains peaceful only due to federal troops on site.
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Root
Idaho
Stellenberg
Cpital
Coeur d'Alene
Prevaols
Complaints Over Marion Jail Condition By Mine Workers
John Mitchell and John Blunter claim the Marion jail in Williamson county is filthy and unfit for twenty Carterville strike prisoners indicted for murder. Governor Tanner referred the letters to Sheriff Cray, who reports the jail is well ventilated and in excellent sanitary condition. The sheriff says he visits daily and that prisoners receive proper care.
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Springfield
Dls
John Mitchell
Indianapolis
United Mine Workers
John M. Blunter
Tanner
Jall
Marion
Williamson County
Carterville
Sherif Cray
Jaibon
Mrs Barton, 70, Takes Own Life in Fulton Home
Mrs Barton aged 70 of Fulton Illinois hangs herself from stairway railing at her home due to ill health. Police report suicide by self inflicted action on October 4. Nearby residents informed authorities and investigated scene. The death is recorded as suicide.
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Fulton
Hls
Barton
Il Health
Died Under Eddy Treatment At Fort Dodge
A four year old child Stella Steadman died after spasms treated by Christian Science believer Mus Lincoln in Fort Dodge. Coroner’s jury to examine the body by exhumation before verdict as the case stirs local opinion.
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Fort Dodge
Stella Steadman
Mus. L. KP
Lincoln
Soap Bad For Skin Says Professor Checkly
The Philadelphia Press quotes Professor Checkly who claims bathing and soap usage are 40 percent more injurious than other stimulations. He argues soap harms the skin which protects and feeds the body, and that dirt should be brushed off rather than washed away.
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Checkly
Philadelphia Press
Franklin's Tribute to Paul Jones in Century
Molly Elliot Seawell quotes Franklin praising Paul Jones with the line that Jones "ever loved close fighting." The passage reflects mutual respect and affection formed at their first acquaintance, highlighting Franklin's insight into Jones's character.
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Franklin
Paul Jones
Molly Elliot Seawell
Century
Venezuela Rebels Enter Caracas Amid War News
Reports from Caracas and Cartagena on October 24 describe insurgent General Capriano Castro entering Caracas to a warm reception while Andrade’s location remains unknown. Insurgents reportedly seized river steamers, armed them, and burned railroad bridges, with the government arming and dispatching troops on waterways and a government commissioner arriving in Cartagena. In Des Moines, a mysterious death of Mabel Schofield is reported, with autopsy noting no drowning or foul play. Major General Nelson A. Miles arrived in Chicago and then departed for Fort Sheridan, en route to Omaha, accompanied by several aides and family.
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Caracas
Venezuela
Capriano Castro
Andrade
Cartagena
Columbian
Des Moines
Yes Moines
Mabel Schofield
Macksburg
J. W. Thomas
Miles
Chicago
Nelson A. Miles
Fort Sheridan
General Miles
Omaha
Gen. Miles
Celia Miles
Annie Hoyt
New York
Irank Hall
Philadelphia
Francis Michlar
ExGovernor Peck almost drowns during duck hunt
At Lake Koshkonong Green Bay on Friday former Governor George W. Peck nearly drowned when his canoe swamped near a reef as he tried to reach the club house. Rescued after clinging to reeds. In Iowa Wes Moines, Oct 24 twenty girls escaped from Mitchellville industrial school and later violent outbreak followed with 100 remaining inmates causing damage.
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Green Bay
Wis
Lake Koshkonnong
George W. Peck
Wes Moines
State Industrial School For
Mitchellville
Star Pointer Retired From Racing To Stud Duty
Cleveland, Oct. 24 Star Pointer the famous stal lion has been taken off the track by his owner W J White His legs will never again be in condition for racing Trainer D J McClary has been released and Star Pointer has been put in the stud at Whites two Minute Villa farm
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Star Pointer
Cleveland
W. J. White
D. J. McClary
White
Two Minute Villa Farm
Eight new yellow fever cases raise Jackson total
Jackson Mississippi reports eight more yellow fever cases bringing the city total under treatment to eighteen. The patients are spread across the city and state health officials issued a statement declaring the disease an epidemic.
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Jackson
Miss
State Board of Health
Michigan Pioneer Is Not Dead Telegram Confirms Alvin Peter
At 2 o'clock this morning the family of Alvin Peter learned by telegram from Columbiaville Michigan that William Peter the lumber man millionaire is alive and well.
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Michigan
Toledo, O
Alvin Peter
William Peter
Columbiaville
Mich
Team Drivers Convention Opens in Detroit
About thirty delegates and all the International officers attend the second annual convention of the Team Drivers International Union of the United States and Canada in session at Detroit on October 24.
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Team Drivers In Council
Detroit
Team Drivers’ International Union of
United States
Canada
Hall's Catarrh Cure Sold By Druggists
Catarrh cannot be cured by local applications they reach only the surface. Catarrh is a constitutional disease and must be treated internally. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts on the blood and mucous surfaces. It is a proven remedy with testimonials available on request. Cheney & Co. offer the cure with a price of five dollars.
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Hall
Vest
Cheney & CO
German breeder ships purple trout eggs to Germany
Jeffe, a German fish breeder, finally succeeded after several failed attempts to transport Saline purpurata eggs from Colorado to Germany. He raised four large brood specimens, marking a notable achievement in international fish propagation.
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Jeffe
Colorado
Germany
Bethesda Mineral Spring Water Ad Promises Kidney Cure
An advertisement promotes Bethesda Mineral Spring Water from Waukesha Wisconsin, claiming cures for Brights disease and kidney ailments. It emphasizes purity and bottled sealing in half gallon bottles and urges readers to ask their druggist for the product.
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Bethesda
Bright
Bethesda Mineral Spring Co
Waukesha
Wis
Notable Deaths and Statements Across US News
State Senator Joseph Reinhardt dies in Peru Illinois. Miss Fanny Langdon of the University of Michigan dies. New York Irish pledge half of $20,000 to save the Parnell homestead. Jackson prison convicts write letters totaling 26,359 with 34,350 received. John Wanamaker denies advertising in Sunday papers. Sir Thomas Lipton plans no race challenge next year but aims for 1901 cup. Lombardi Italian Grand Opera disbands in Kansas City after poor business. Admiral Dewey urges a strong, forceful US policy toward Aguinaldo. California climber Montgomery Bowman becomes first woman to summit Popocatapetl. Standard Distilling raises spirits prices across regions. Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Deering survive snowbound trip to a Colorado ranch. Sir Wilfrid Laurier thanks Chicago detectives for vigilance during the fall festival.
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Joseph Reinhardt
Peru
Fanny Langdon
University of Michigan
New York
Parnell Homestead
Jackson
Fid
John Wanamaker
Thomas Lipton
Lombardi Italan Grand Opera Company
Kansas City
Admiral Dewey
Aguinaldo
Montgomery Bowman
California
Popocatapetl
Mexico
Standard Distilling and Distributing Company
Charles W. Deering
Chicago
Colorado
Williams River
Wilfrid Laurier
Chicago Detective Department
Belinda Faces Suit by Knighted Suitor in Court
In a playful courtroom scene a young lawyer declares a twenty one year claim to Belinda as its knight and asks her to marry under legal grounds. Belinda replies yes but laughs at marrying on a technicality, noting the absurdity of the premise.
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Belinda
Jie
Northern Illinois meeting in DeKalb October 27 28
The Northern Illinois assembly meets in DeKalb on October 27 and 28. To accommodate attendees the Chicago Great Western Bay will run excursions from October 26 to October 30, offering a round trip fare one third above base price. Inquiries to any Chicago Great Western Agent.
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Northern Illinois
DeKalb
Chicago Great Western Ba Y
Chicago Great Western
Magnetic healers claim cure for chronic diseases
Wonderful results are reported daily in the curing of chronic diseases by Dr. A. L. Newton and Dr. Jennie Newton, noted magnetic healers at No. 13 South Galena. The notice presents bold health claims from the two practitioners and invites the public to seek treatment.
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A. L. Newton
Jennie Newton
South Galena
Simple Advertisements and Medical Services Notice
One thrashing engine in good order seeks separator and carrier. Enquire Geo Ruston. Dr W J Rideout 110 Stephenson Street offers eye ear nose and throat services and glasses fitting. Place your order for Gas House Coke at once.
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Algo
Geo. Ruston
W. J. Rideout
Stephenson Street
Cheap Rates For Homeseekers In The South
On the first and third Tuesdays of each month through October the Southern Railway offers cheap one way and round trip tickets to many southern states. Homeseekers’ tickets are one fare plus two dollars for the round trip, valid twenty one days from sale. Prospective settlers are urged to investigate Southeastern territory with these low fares and dates. For illustrated matter and details contact Ws tf Tarros, A. G. P. A., Louisville, Ky, or J. Beam, Jn, N. W. P. A., Chicago.
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Southern Railway
Tennessee
Mississippi
Alabama
Georgia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Virginia
Florida
Southeastern
United States
Tarros
Louisville
J.C. Beam
N. W
Adams St
Chicago
Ills
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Madon-Powell
Ottawa
Yenes
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Cape Colony
Patrickn O’brien
Rhodes
Elandslangte
Iowa
Daho
Cour d'Alenes
Stelenberg
Tly
Gol
South America
Colombia
Peck
Tough Girls of
Jackson, Miss
Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams Co
Stewart Ave
Montreal
J. Schwarz & Sons
Galen Street
Freeport, Ill
DOTA
Oregon
Union Pacific
North-Western
Chicago & North-Western Railway
Stover Engine CO
Cunc
Teachers Association
Illinois Central Railroad
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