Boers Hold Strong West of Ladysmith as Yule Moves South
Cape Town reports detail General Yule's swift southward march leaving Glencoe, linking with Sir George White near Lady smith. The Daily Mail correspondent lauds the move as brilliant strategy, predicting a major early battle against Commandant General Joubert with hard fighting likely and British enthusiasm high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pretoria
Sunday
Sunday River
Yule
Ladysmith
Vroad
London
Cape Town
Daily Mail
Glencoe
George Stewart White
Ladywrmith
Free State
Natal
Tintwa Pass
Gereetne
Joubert
London Writer Hears Free State Annexing War News
London dispatch reports General Yule abandoning Dundee and Glencoe, with no join to General White or Ladysmith. Boers plus Orange Free State troops position to outflank Ladysmith while reinforcements arrive, as war officials press for updates. President Steyn issues proclamation affecting Cape Colony north of the Vaal river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
George Stewart White
Marquis of Lansdowne
War Office
Ladysmith
Ladysmith Dundee
Dundee
Symons
Tule
Ladysmith Rey
Helpmakaar Road
Meith
Patch
aGeneral Yule
Glencoe
General White
White
Wyndham
Free State
Yule
Harrison
Qear
Archibald Hunter
Colonial Office
Steyn
Orange Ree Plate
Cape Colony
Vaal
Contested Rail Lines Across Griqualand West and Bechuanaland
The report states Free State forces have seized the railway and all stations north of Kimberley except Mafeking, unless Mafeking has fallen since the last dispatch a week ago. The situation remains uncertain with ongoing military movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griqualand West
Bechuanaland
Free State
Kimberley
Mafeking
Mafeking Armored Train Fight Reports Two Killed
Colonel Baden-Powell dispatch from Mafeking dated Oct 15 says four miles from Mafeking an armored train section of British South African police and two Protectorate regiment squadrons repulsed the enemy. Two killed, fifteen wounded including Lt Bentinck and Lt Bray. enemy losses estimated at fifty three killed and many wounded. Await names of the dead and wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
War Office
Baden-Powell
Mafeking
DR. Jameson
Cape Town
Protectorate Regiment
Bentinck
Ninth Lancers
Bray
Jameson and Grey Arrive in Delagoa Bay from England
Dr Jameson famed for the Transvaal raid arrives at Lorenzo Marques with Colonel Grey after traveling from England. They reach Delagoa Bay as part of their movements following the controversial expedition.
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Jameson
Lorenzo Marques
Delagoa Bay
Dr. Jameson
Transvaal
Colonel Grey
England
Rebels Active at Iloilo Declares Fighting Likely
Manila reports Iloilo stirred by expected fighting as General Pullen begins “unrolling the bloody scroll” with nightly volleys at American outposts. Reinforcements arrive from the north to divert Visayans from Tagalo discontent while Aguinaldo releases Visayan leaders on parole and Otis faces troop shortages. Insurgents reorganize at Das Marinas and Malabon. inhabitants urge garrisoning towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Tiloilo
Pullen
Aguinaldo
Aseneta
Jines
Das Marinas
Malabon
Otis
Clearing Up a Mystery in Des Moines River Case
Des Moines Iowa October 25 1910. The death of Mabel Schofield is now viewed as the work of crime. Witnesses say a boat carried two men and a motionless woman the same clothes as Schofield. Doctors say death was not by drowning. No clues identify the boatmen.
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Mabel Schofield
Des Moines
Schofield
Terms of glass workers and makers reach accord in Muncie
In Muncie Indiana on October 25 the terms between window glass manufacturers and S A 800 workers are announced after months of dispute. The blower of single strength glass gains 534 cents per box and his gatherer 91 2 cents. The blower of double strength glass earns 34 cents more per box while the gatherer gets 45 6 cents. No broad factory resumption is planned soon due to heavy stock levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncle
Ind
S. A
Fortune for a Brave Deed in Cleveland
City Councilman J L Reilly inherits eighty thousand dollars after a San Antonio incident where he stopped a runaway team, possibly saving a driver's life. Wallace, a Palmer farmer, died and left the legacy to Reilly following injuries that once menaced his arm. Also notes a fast torpedo boat Dahlgren achieving thirty one knots and record time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
J. L. Reilly
San Antonio
Tex
Reilly
Palmer
John Wallace
Wallace
Alseconder Stricken with Smallpox Illness Reported
Telegrams from Chihuahua Mexico say Grant Gillett, the cattle dealer who fled Kansas after mortgaging his stock for over a million dollars, is very ill with what is believed to be smallpox. This report comes from Abilene Kansas dated October 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abilene
Wan
Chihhua
Mexico
Grant G. ‘Illett
Kansas
Boundary arbitration plan on Alaska border crisis
Washington reports discuss Sir Louis Davies proposed arbitration terms for Alaska boundary with Skaguay and Dyea. Canada would concede Pyramid Harbor if U S gains Skaguay Dyea. Britain and U S dispute views, aim to advance permanent settlement without weakening claims.
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Washington
State Department
Louis Davies
Skaguay
Dyen
Klondike Fields
Canada
Ir Louis Davies
London
Venezuela
Dyea
United States
Pyramid Harbor
Sir Louis Davies
Davies
Controversy Over Coast Definitions in Alaska Boundary
The debate centers on what coast means and how windings of the coast are defined under the Alaska treaty with Russia. Canada wants a third party to decide, while the US maintains coastlines extend beyond openings into the sea. The dispute remains unresolved under Hay and Tower modus. Russia agrees to arbitrate sealer seizure claims, while jurisdictional rules differ on distance from shore. Kansas City dispatch notes brigade general brevet recommendations for Funston and Metcalf by the president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Russia
Canada
United States
Hay
Tower
Lynn Canal
Pyramid Harbor
Kansas City
the Journal
Washington
Fred Funston
Willer
Metcalf
Kansas
Is There Value in Local Testimony for Health Claims
A testimonial from Mrs. H Williams of 171 Washington street endorses Doan's Kidney Pills, describing relief from back pain dizziness and sleep issues after use. The ad notes the remedy costs 50 cents per box and is sold by Emmett and Burrells drug store with Foster Milburn Co as sole US agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Williams
Washington Street
Dean
Emmett & Burrell
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. C
United States
Doan’s
Observing Puppy Demonstrates Remarkable Reasoning, Says Rector
A rector in Lonston England reports an incident showing high animal intelligence. A 10 month bullpup and a bulldog live in the house, and the puppy learns to imitate the older dog's door scratch to gain admission when the nurse and patient differ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonston
England
Spectator
Naming Children In Japan
The Japanese naming custom on the thirteenth day after birth involves parents presenting the priest with three name options. The priest shuffles them with incantations and tosses them. the first to fall is selected and written on consecrated paper for preservation. Gifts accompany the child, two fans for a boy or pomade for a girl, plus flax thread signaling good wishes and longevity.
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Japan
Drying Preparations and Canal Costs in Old Notices
Drying preparations cause catarrh to worsen and should be avoided, with Ely's Cream Balm offered as a cure sold by druggists for 50 cents or mailed from Ely Brothers. Canal project costs are listed: Suez 100,000,000. Branches ter ship 30,000,000. North Sea 37,800,000. North Holland and Corinth 15,000,000 each. Panama partly completed at 250,000,000. Old fashion in dress while Chamberlain's remedy is recommended by Emmert & Burrell.
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Ely
Ely Brothers
Warren St
N.Y
Suez Canal
North Sea Canal
North Holland
Corinth Canals
Panama
Chamberlain
Emmert & Burrell
Dime contributions build landmark Roman Catholic cathedral
Over the past decade donors have funded a million dollar Roman Catholic cathedral in Elizabeth New Jersey. The dedication is anticipated, with chimes planned to ring for the first time on New Year’s Eve to usher in 1900.
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Inlizabeth
Safe Remedy for Kidney Trouble Promoted by Firms
The text promotes Foley's Kidney Cure as a safe, guaranteed remedy with money back. H. J. Moogh and W. F. Jungkunz & Co. assert confidence in the product when readers suffer from any kidney trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
H. J.moogh
W. F. Jungkunz
Teachers Association meeting in DeKalb October 27 28
The Teachers Association of Northern Illinois meets in DeKalb October 27 and 28. To accommodate attendees the Chicago Great Western Railway will begin selling excursion tickets October 26 valid through October 30 at a fare one third of the round trip. Inquiries to any CGW agent.
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Teachers Association of Northern Illinois
DeKalb
Chicago Great Western Ba Y Will
Chicago Great Western
Wladwtf
Gas House Coke Order Urged Immediately
A brief ad urges readers to place orders for Gas House Coke at once. No further details on price or contact are provided in the readable text.
Denounced His Brethren in Milwaukee Trial
Rev. Jacob D. Van Doren, 76, of Fond du Lac Wis, faced trial before the Milwaukee presbytery on charges of maligning fellow ministers. After a closed hearing, the presbytery rebuked him on November 44. He accused the body of unjust treatment in a circular titled Measure for Relief and Justice. He says he lives on charity and has worked in Iowa Nebraska and Wisconsin. Moderator C A Cutler presided.
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Milwaukee
Jacob D. van Doren
Fond du Lac
Wis
Presbyterian Church
van Doren
Iowa
Nebraska
Wisconsin
and du Lac
C. A. Cutler
W C T U On the War Resolution At Convention
The national convention of the W C T U passed resolutions condemning the Philippine war and censuring government leaders over the anti cannteen law. Debate centered on two key resolutions led by Mrs. Hunt and others. Officers were re elected and a memorial service for Frances Willard held. In Wisconsin Philip D Armour may stay for winter plans with his son P D Armour Jr in Oconomowoe.
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Seattle
Wash
Griggs
Alger
Philippines
Mary E. Hunt
Massachusetts
Clara Hoffman
Missouri
K. L. Stevenson
Frances J. Willard
Oconomowoe
Wis
Philip D. Armour
P. D. Armour, Jr
Chicago
Armour
California
Elevator fall in Warren Springer building kills teen
In Chicago on October 25, the passenger elevator in the Warren Springer building at 231 South Canal Street dropped from the sixth floor to the basement. John Hinkus, 15, was killed. William Fritz sustained internal injuries and may die, Fred Schultz suffered a back sprain and possible internal injuries, and John Ellis the elevator boy had a sprained leg and a broken arm.
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Chicago
Warren Springer
South Canal Street
John Hinkus
William Fritz
May
Fred Schultz
John Ellis
Debate on Isthmian Canal Route in Congress
Philadelphia witnesses a full day in the commercial congress devoted to canal discussion. Speakers argued over the best route through Central America, weighing Panama against Nicaragua with contrasting views.
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Philadelphia
Commercial Congress
Isthmian Canal
Central American
Panama
Nicaragua
Notable Arrivals From Cuba Include General Fitzhugh Lee
New York reports General Fitzhugh Lee and Colonel I. G. Rathbone among Havana passengers arriving from Cuba aboard the Ward liner. Ovation for Lieut. Brumby at Atlanta station after docking. Ruhlin defeats Jeffords in fifth round at New Broadway Athletic Club in New York.
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New York
Ward
Havana
Cuba
Fitzhugh Lee
I. G. Rathbone
Brumby
Atlanta
Gia
Dewey
Olmypia
Ruhlin
Jeffords
New Broadway Athletic Club
Various 19th Century World News Snippets
A condensed outline of diverse reports: the Universalist church convention in Boston adopts the Chicago declaration of faith. Ohio Supreme Court rules osteopathy practice legal without a license. a lengthy synth word cited. Mrs Stockwell of New York robbed of 50,000 in jewelry and 25,000 in cash at a London hotel. Western Union begins a new line between Foughton Michigan and Chicago. Idan Norder of Sylvester Wisconsin, 19, first woman in county to hold a hunter license. Chicago deaths total 495 last week due to fall festival exposure. Frank Yeakle early 1899 $1 silver certificate features upside down print. National Lead Zinc and Spelter formed to work Joplin Galena mines with 10 million capitalization. Frank Cook killed and George Clote injured in Chicago car collision with a lumber wagon. 200 to 800 Episcopal bishops attend St Louis missionary council. I Leonard Webster Wisher Kester from Chicago arrive in San Francisco with Cape Nome gold. Murray Gilbert shoots Janie Hall then commits suicide in Paducah Kentucky. Santosa question negotiations reduce adjudication to partition or purchase by Germany.
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Universalist Church
Boston
Chicago
Idan Norder
Sylvester
Wis
Frank
Yeakle
Philadelphia
National Lead, Zinc and Spelter Company
Joplin-Galena
Prank Cook
George Clote
Protestant Episcopal Church
St. Louis
I. St. Leonard
G. C. Webster
J. J. Wisher
Is. C. Kester
San Francisco
Cape Nome
Alaska
Murray Gilbert
Muscian
Janie Hall
Paducah
Germany
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Haden-Powell
Iloilo
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Oet
Dahlgren
Skagway
Sentile
Funston
Freeport
PD. Armour
Uneeda
Oregon
Chicago, Union Pacific and
North-Western Line
Chicago & North-Western Railway
Stover Engine CO
Gy. Louis
Margaret Walshe
Laee
Cardus
Ladies’ Advisory Department
Chattanoogs Medicine CO
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