White's Forces Hold Back Boers in Cape Town Engagement
dispatches from Cape Town and London report General White's forces clashing with General Joubert's Boers near Ladysmith. British casualties are estimated at 80–100 with Boer losses higher. White's troops employed mountain artillery and naval guns to silence enemy batteries, while naval brigades arrived to reinforce and aid in lifting the bombardment threat.
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London
War Office
Royal Irish Wusiliers
Gloucesters
Cape Town
Table Mountain
Joubert
White
Wiie
New Guim
Ladysmith
Powerful
Durban
British advance into Boer position at Ladysmith aborted
Telegraph records from Ladysmith report dawn reconnoissance found Boers evacuated their hill position after a dawn shelling attempt. British forces pressed the line with cavalry on the right and Gloucesters on the left, but the main objective fell as the Boer position had been evacuated.
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Ladysmith
Royal Field Artillery
Royal Trish Vausiliers
Gloucestershire Regiment
White
Fusiliers
Gloucesters
Repulse of a Sortie at Mafeking Reported
A Pretoria dispatch dated Oct 28 says General Cronje reported Mafeking garrison repulsed a bayonet attack on Commandant Low’s lager near Grandstand. Six were killed. many attackers believed wounded. Baden-Powell asked for an armistice to bury the dead, which Cronje granted withBoers aiding in transporting the bodies. Berlin notes Emperor William’s farewell to the Royal Dragoons signals German neutrality and political stance on pan Germanic fears.
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Lorenzo Marques
Delagoa Bay
Pretoria
Cronje
Mafeking
Low
Langer
Grandstand
Baden-Powell
Berlin
William
British Royal Dragoons
Germany
Governor General’s denial of Laurier South Africa claim
Ottawa reports the Quebec papers’ claim that the governor general warned Sir Wilfrid Laurier to send a Canadian contingent or face dismissing the ministry is officially denied. In Laurier’s absence the secretary of state calls it a ridiculous concoction and authorized a strong contradiction.
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Ottawa
Ont
Quebec
Wilfrid Laurier
South Africa
Laurier
Regimental Departure Draws Rousing Quebec Treat of Farewell
Quebec witnessed a vivid farewell as the Royal Canadian regiment of infantry marched to the wharf for Transvaal duties. Governor General Minto and Major General Hutton reviewed the corps on the esplanade while thousands shouted bravos, hats flew, and women wept.
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Quebec
Royal Canadian Regiment of Infantry
Transvaal
Esplanade
Minto
Hutton
American offer to aid British in South Africa noted
The Daily Mat quotes a group of 200 American gentlemen offering to give £250 each and supply horses and equipment to aid Britain in South Africa. The offer cannot be accepted but signals strong American goodwill toward Britain.
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London
Daily Mat
Hiram Maxim
South Africa
Baden-Powell Lays Circular Railway Around Mafeking
London dispatch says Colonel Baden-Powell has built a railway loop around Mafeking and armored trains are patrolling the circle ready to confront Boers at any point.
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London
Cape Town
The
Daily Mail
Baden-Powell
Mafeking
Christmas Boxes Pile Up For Philippines Troops
In Brooklyn a corps of men received and logged wagon loads of boxes headed to U S soldiers in the Philippines. Government transport is free and many send Christmas boxes. Packages varied in size, many labeled Christmas box in large black letters.
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New York
Army Pier
Brooklyn
United States
Philippines
Anita
Lillian Clayton Jewett League meets in St Pauls church
An indignation meeting at St Pauls church heard Miss Jewett read a letter from Abs Annie Nolan Delta Ohio stating her husband Rev John H Nolan pastor of the Methodist church at that place was lynched for forming a Jewett Anth Lynching League in Delta Ohio.
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Boston
St. Pauls Church
Lillian Clayton Jewett Leagne
Jewett
Abs
Annie Nolan
Delta
John IL. Nolan
Methodist
Dewett Anth
No Cave-in at Cripple Creek Debunked
Reported fatal cave-in at Isabella mine proved unfounded after checks in Cripple Creek. A Colorado Springs dispatch claimed eight men buried alive but was later denied as erroneous by local authorities and press outlets.
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Cripple Creek
Colo
Turkish Ignorance and Ottoman Customs Confusion
A Washington Post writer notes amusing stories about Ottoman princes facing the sultan's customs. Revenue officers confuse dynamo with dynamite, hindering passage of electric launches and automobiles. Ships show ornamental smokestacks to ease fears, explained as water carts and road watering vehicles.
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Turkey
Washington Post
Custom House
England
Does it Pay to Buy Cheap Boschee's German Syrup Ad
A classic advertorial touts Boschee's German Syrup as a cure for severe lung troubles. It claims the remedy heals tissues, destroys germs, reduces inflammation, aids expectoration, and ensures restful nights. Sample bottles are advertised at Emmert & Burrell.
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Boschee
Emmert & Burrell
Rainy Day Skirts Spark Husband and Wife Tiff
A quarrel erupts over household finances as Henry warns Mabel they must save for emergencies while she defends her two new rainy day skirts claiming they are essential. The exchange highlights frugal living tensions in a young couple.
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Mabel
Henry
Bethesda Mineral Spring Water Advertisement
Prominent claim that Bethesda Mineral Spring Water cures kidney and bladder diseases with prompt relief of thirst and rapid disappearance of distressing symptoms. Offers booklet listing partial list of those cured. A M Jones, president, Bethesda Mineral Spring Co., Waukesha Wisconsin.
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Bethesda
A. M. Jones
Bethesda Mineral Spring Co
Waukesha
Wis
Daily Bread Butter Jibe Sparks Paper Question
A brief Atlanta Constitution quip contrasts a poem titled Our Daily Bread with a punchline about preferring butter, illustrating a light editorial aside on literary choices in daily bread symbolism. The exchange hints at editorial taste without naming individuals or events.
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Atlanta Constitution
Hall's Catarrh Cure Aims at Blood Health
Advertising copy claims catarrh is constitutional and cannot be cured locally. It promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as an internal treatment affecting the blood and mucous surfaces, manufactured by Cheney & Co and sold by druggists with free testimonials.
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Vicense
Hall
Cheney & CO
Hart's Laundry to a Piece Table cloths and linens
Hart's Laundry advertises table cloths napkins sheets pillow cases bed spreads and flat pieces sold in lots of 25 or more with contact Tel 276.
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Hart
Hair Work in All Its Branches Mrs A C Thomas
Hair work in all its branches offered by Mrs. A C Thomas at 255 Galena Street. Refers to services and styles available, outlining options for customers seeking specialized hairpieces and related installations.
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A C. Thomas
Galena
Old Man Victim in Sight of State Capitol Dies in Barn
Springfield Oct 8 One of the state s most mysterious murders occurred near the Capitol as John Galt 61 was shot in his barn around 6 10 pm His wife and three daughters witnessed him die in her arms from a bullet wound his right breast and wrist shattered Police found no clues all tracks erased by crowds Theories point to tramps or an ambush with possible motive involving robbery Carrie Galt a missionary in Siam is among the relatives
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Springfield
John Galt
Galt
Carrie Galt
Presbyterian Church
Siam
Two Opinions Of The Matter Organized Labor Says No Troops Are Needed
Marion Illinois October 31 Colonel James B Smith assistant adjutant general was there and at Carterville investigating the peace and quiet of the county if troops protecting Brush negro miners at Carterville and guarding miners indicted for murder in jail here are withdrawn Friends of the indicted miners urge no troops at all or Carterville or Vienna where trials set for November 24 under military guard Public officials insist soldiers are still needed to preserve order.
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Carterville
Morrow
Marion
Ill
James B. Smith
Tanner
Brush
Vienna
Justified in shooting him case of minds wife beater
Bloomington coroner's verdict fully justifies Officer Hoffman and Officer Stillman in the Bateman inquest. Bateman, drunk, beat his wife and hurled his children into rain. he was killed after knocking Stillman senseless and about to attack Hoffman. Funeral held in Carlock. Chicago reports Sigmund Brosch and Emil Swart sentenced for Meier murder. Meier, a hermit benefactor, choked by potato forced into his mouth as robbers flee with wealth.
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Bloomington
Ills
William Bateman
Hoffman
Foffman
Stillman
Bateman
Carlock
Tis
Chicago
Sigmund Brosch
Emil Swart
Martin
Meier
Joliet
Mefer
Train named Old Glory to debut on Al ton service
Bloomington Mississippi October 81 reports a regular passenger and Pullman train prepared for the Al ton service. It is claimed to eclipse the world in uniqueness and beauty. The train will be decorated with the national colors stars and stripes the national shield coat of arms and the American eagle as the main adornment motif.
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Bloomington
Alton
Furniture Combine Organized in Rockford Area
At a Rockford meeting with representatives from all local furniture factories, the American Association of Casework Manufacturers was organized to oversee work and standards. Projectors deny it constitutes a trust. Husband and Wife for 62 Years in Carpi Wisconsin Mr and Mrs William Yeatch celebrated their sixty second wedding anniversary at their Enfield area home last week. Yeatch is 80 and has lived in the county eighty three years.
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Rockford, Hs
Oct, Jr
Muaimy
Rockford
American Association of
Carpi
Wis
William Yeatch
Enfield
Yeatch
Smallpox Closes In On Marion Ohio Area
Smallpox grows closer to Marion with a new case four miles north in Afarion October 31. Local health officials urge caution as residents monitor the spread and reinforce vaccination and sanitation measures.
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Marion
Afarion, His
Ferryboat Run Down Between Jersey City and New York
The Pennsylvania ferryboat Chicago carrying 30 to 40 people was cut in two by the City of Augusta around 12 35 AM on the New York side of North River. It sank in seven to eight minutes with no panic and minimal loss of life feared though a fireman J Broom may be dead. Seven wagons and teams were lost including an American Express wagon carrying $8000 in silver.
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New York
Pennsylvania
Chicago
Jersey City
City of
Durham
J. Broom
American Express Company
Supreme Court hears Richmond county white high school case
The U S Supreme Court heard arguments on whether Richmond county Georgia can run a white only high school in Augusta without a corresponding colored school. Petitioners seek either access to public high school for their children or an injunction stopping white high schools funded by their taxes. The case centers on federal constitutional interpretation and drew wide attention.
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Washington
United States Supreme Court
Board of Education
Richmond County
Augusta
Sudden Death Rumors in Valparaiso Duke to Duel
Valparaiso reports the sudden deaths of Ramon Garcia director general of railways and Gregorio Pinochet minister of industry and public works. Official cause pneumonia but rumors persist they died from sword duel injuries in a barbarous, unknown fencing incident. Voting rights for postal clerks issued in Washington.
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Valparaiso
Senor
Ramon Garcia
Railways
Gregorio Pinochet
Admiral Dewey Moves Into New Washington Home
Washington October 31 Admiral Dewey yesterday took possession of his new home with the last of the furniture arranged and trunks brought up from his Everett apartments. Keeper of the Great Seal George Bartle, oldest clerk of the state department and friend of Daniel Webster, died at his residence October 31 after service since 1845.
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Washington
Admiral Dewey
Everett
George Bartle
State Department
Daniel Webster
Buchanan
Vesey to remain chairman of Republican district body
Fort Wayne Ind Oct 31 Judge W J Vesey recently named to the superior bench by Governor Mount will renew his role as chairman of the Republican district central committee continuing his leadership in party affairs.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
W. J. Vesey
Mount
Renm
Republican District Central Committee
Notable Events From Around the World And the United States
Levi Pertz, 76, died by hanging in Chicago. Jackson Mississippi reports three new yellow fever cases and a heavy frost. Admiral Schley and the South Atlantic squadron may be sent to South Africa. Princess Isabelle of Orleans and Prince Jean wed in London. Dr. Lewis Swift earns his ninth astronomy medal. John Willis Baer, Massachusetts governor nominee, serves as national secretary for the Endeavorers. Reginald d In the province of Quebec is the sole dying title holder. Edward Berkeley drowns during Alpha Society initiation at Cornell. Li Ming Chang argues the US erred in Philippine policy and suggests selling to Japan or buying Aguinaldo. Navy note says Guam’s governor bound the Roman Catholics for interference.
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Chicago
Jackson
Miss
Admiral Schley
South Africa
Isabelle of Orleans
Duke of Orleans
Prince Jean of Orleans
London
Lewis Swift
Mount Lowe Observatory
California
John Willis Baer
Massachusetts
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Baron de Longwell
Quebec
Edward Berkeley
St. Louis
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Appa Alpha Society
Li Ming Chang
United States
Philippines
Aguinaldo
Japan
Navy Department
Leary
Guam
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