British Army Defeat at Ladysmith Shocks London
Survivors of a doomed column report a disastrous withdrawal and capitulation near Ladysmith. General White accepts responsibility as Boer artillery and mules cripple the march, with 42 officers captured and heavy British losses amid a nation reeling from a stunning setback.
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Joubert
Gerert
War office
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White
Hyde
Associated Press
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Southy
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LONDON
LEOaEs
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Natal
George Stewit
Tadusmith
Ting
Morning Post
weath
Erebith
Devonshire régiment
George Whe
Geoge White
Ladysmith
Majuba
empire
Burgone
mune hall
Lost
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Transvaal
Oring
rennet
Fragmentary Note of Names and Events From Unknown Page
A garbled OCR fragment lists scattered names and terms without coherent narrative. It hints at people and places but lacks clear actions, dates, or contexts to form a complete news item.
Revolt era reflections and Cuban questions amid president’s note
The piece cites General Gomez and Cuban fighters in the revolution context while noting the Philippine Commission issue. It describes Cuban courage, intervention debates, and the role of public officials, then shifts to Washington with the Pineapple Commission set for a presidential session and potential delays. The report ties international policy to Cuba and the commission’s progress toward a message.
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deving
Cubt
Philippine Commission
WASHINGTON
Puppine commission
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mts
cerfuy
commission
White House
Union plan merges two Chicago unions into one
A proposed agreement would consolidate two unions forming a single body for workers in the meat and retail sectors. The plan aims to streamline the combined bargaining group for better leverage, reducing the number of workers and aligning management with West Side business interests.
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combi ien
panamills
Koken
HUE beth WY ROE
Fragmentary clipping hints at a fatal accident report
The unreadable OCR fragment mentions a fatal incident and references New York and a hospital or center. It is too garbled to identify all entities or confirm a date, location, or involved parties.
Jealous Husband Death in Ohio Musical Instrument Business Loss
A jealous husband died by his own action after a failed relation with his young wife who left a note accusing him. The case involves a minister in Portend and a business in Cainnit, with financial losses reported.
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Borttend
Cainnit
Ohno
Schurman Plan on Sulu Peoples and Western Policy
President Schurman discusses handling the Sulu Muslims under American oversight. He argues education and gradual civilization, rather than force, for political and religious reform. He warns against interference that could trigger wars and favors steady influence over the Sultan through diplomacy.
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Bates
wis
Spain
Paradise
Suhutmiin
Wong
poly
amy
camimnu
Mohimmedans
Vindanto
Visayan Islands
Jolo
vart
tim
teuil
wlinds
Sulu
pT Kord
Poormu onty left unread in cryptic historical note
Fragmentary OCR text shows scattered phrases and names with unclear meaning. It mentions Trust Phy and several partial terms, lacking coherent event, participants, or location to form a clear summary. Further legible material is needed for a factual card.
Two Big Fighters Ready to Enter the Ring
The article describes preparations for an anticipated boxing match in New York involving Jeffries and a challenger. It covers weather delays, training routines, and financial arrangements, including a $3000 advance to the manager to secure pricing. The piece notes travel details, equipment readiness, and the fighters’ cautious optimism about the bout.
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NEW YORK
Langtty
serdy
ihusdi
lecyv
undies
Teftries
Asbury Pal
femple
cless
Jeffries
acordin
Jeffris
San Francisco
Want More Men. New York and War Mobilization Details
A special dispatch reports Washington noting new volunteer assignments must fill quotas. Young men are urged to serve, with drafts touching Cuba or Puerto Rico operations. The piece describes unit selections, training, and deployment plans, detailing the involvement of artillery and infantry, the expected number of volunteers, and the process of assigning crews to battalions for two-year terms.
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NEW YORK
Washton
pines
Cuba
Porto Rico
ant chosing
rome
Conealo
Cubrimi
cam
goles
Lotsa
William
WUoudaves
ong
Mexico Grateful Chi OL HNICO Det 1 TV cations
Fire Minister Timant vows that will be signed into the general approval of no future world in Europe in the conviction of to forge a gold debt of this republic.
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Powerful combination forms new telegraph and cable trust
An article reports a proposed giant syndicate uniting telegraph and telephony firms with cable companies to form a single national control bloc. Key figures mentioned include John Jacob Astor Whitney and William Rockefeller. plans claim to slash transmission costs nationwide.
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LEE ATETEHIY
SR. Noth
nues
tere er
century
ism progie 4
fur wien
teimvers
Conner
Trigiah Telephm
Cabl Compan re fly
New Tre
Wime
telephne com
United Stats
tet
comyinics
merwan Surety
ing New Fork
John Jacob Astor
Whitney
Willam La
Winer
Ogort
colo sal
Missoui passes food law on arsenic and toxins
The last session ordinance prohibits manufacturers and merchants in the state from producing or selling any food preparatory article containing arsenic calomel bismuth ammonia or alum. Violators face at least 100 dollars fine and county funds. The act aims to curb adulterated goods and health risks from dangerous ingredients.
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wm proci
Anspeisatt
Typhoon Strikes Offshore Ship Near Asia
Caught in a typhoon off the coast of Asia, the vessel endured fierce seas as crew battled to secure provisions and stay aboard. The storm's heighted moment left damage and disarray while passengers and officers faced peril at sea.
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Asia
ats mercy
Cracker Trust Plans Coast Utility Prefers 109000 Series
A long fragmented report discusses a Cracker Trust forming a coast utility with many companies under Prairie Coast Fiscunt Co. It notes a proposed preference issue of 109000 and 99000 common stock, details about issuance, control, and corporate structure across the northwest. Names and places appear in garbled form.
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SAN FRANCISCO
Preirie
symilerte sc
Kowith
ty Campimy
Tim
ier
Henry FooWot
Mahop & Co
Death of Captain French Wosuaae and wartime service
Fragmentary obituary notes Captain French Wosuaae served in the Iist Monttit Volunteers Mass 1898 and United States volunteer infantry. He was a resident of Great Saks Montana. Date details are unclear in the text.
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Iist Monttit
ft Mande
rs etrton
Captain Ludlow Retires After Thirty Years in Navy
Captain Ludlow retired from the Navy after thirty years of service and orders were issued defining personnel terms. The retiring officer is noted as Lodge MeLein, brother-in-law of Mis Hoeven, and connected to Mere Woosh Maton.
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WASHINGTON
Su i Tudlow
im tay
Mere Woosh Maton WeLein
Mis
War Vessels Maneuver as News Wavers at Manila Trip
Washington dispatch reports New Cvews waved at Punie Jet Gada svairs en route to Manila while Monoeis his waived at Hoinkow China Maplin Dye relieved from command of Huana mal stancn due to unclear incident.
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WASHINGTON
Manila
Hoinkow
China
Maplin
Huana mal stancn
ttn
Gage Plan for Elastic Bank Note Currency Seeks Reform
New York Oct 31 Special to the Herald says Secretary Gage recommends a plan to reform banking and currency laws to create a more elastic bank note system. He argues for issuing notes against bonds and greenbacks, with safety safeguards and deposits, to meet demand while preserving money stability.
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NEW YORK
Herald
Wshityxton
Gage
Tonkin, and Currency Commission
hous of representatives
séemeg
bankm
tefcrm
buils
Fragmented Notice in Unreadable OCR Text
The readable portions describe a sick man and a discussion of dates, a medical or personal context, and withheld information. Names, places, and concrete facts are largely garbled, leaving only hints of a possible obituary or personal notice.
Buller a Fighter The English Commander Transvaal Stern
In Chicago October 31 Major Fob 12Dustaseraham, lately of the Seventeenth, is in this city. The interview praises General Buller as a leading aggressive fighter and England’s coming strategist. He is depicted as stern, respected at home, and keen to rally cavalry for a retreating foe, with emphasis on bold action.
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Transvaal Stern
CHICACO
todiy
kit
Buller
Oli
lam herve
tim Id
Thanksgiving Day Proclamation by Henry I Gage Governor
A fragmentary proclamation dated October in Washington DC declares Thanksgiving Day actions. Henry I Gage, defining the State of California, asserts legal authority and references the governors duties and the national observance.
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Mmelt
God
Washington DC
Henry
Gove crn
California
de heichs
caim
Vice President Hobart's Illness Advances Private Notice
A late October dispatch reports Vice President Hobart's health severely declining. The statement notes his inability to resume duties, with a fatal risk deemed possible at any moment and ongoing treatment by top physicians.
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Lhomasvite
Hanna
Hobart
Long jinand
Lak Champlan
hae
beneft
Washington
Kentucky style frontier feud sparks student investigation
A party of University of Chicago students will travel to the Kentucky mountains by October 31 to study the recent feuds that have troubled the area. Professor von TP Vincent of the department notes plans for the trek as part of a field study into frontier life and conflicts.
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MANCHESTER
Mark Hall
Guaye
von TP Vincent
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