Boer advance reported with no frontline fighting
Telegraph dispatch from Cape Town notes no confirmed engagements between Boers and British. Boer columns push toward Dundee and Ladysmith while Kimberly is described as surrounded and in siege. Danhauser and Ingagani station reachings indicate strategic moves. Mafeking relief armored train repulsed.
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Cape
Tatest
Cape Colony
Natal
Danhauser
Dundee
Glencoe
Ladysmith J
Ladysmith
Ingagani Station
New Castle
Kimberly
Orange River
Mafeking
Schreiner
Fighting Reported Near Simberley South of Cape Town
Reports from Cape Town say fighting is ongoing south of Simberley near Spyl on the railroad, about a few miles south. Authorities have not released details and the situation is unfolding as observers describe gunfire and movement in the area.
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Cape Town
Simberley
Spyl
Want to Shoulder Arms With the Boers
A Paris cable reports French youths pursue fighting with the Boers against Britain. Maj. Marchand may lead a French battalion though he is unlikely to accept. Fashoda hero Kruger link questioned by war ministers. Times Odessa correspondent notes South Russian officials regret US handling of British interests in the South African republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Paris
The
Tribune
Great Britain
Marchand
Fashoda
Kruger
Russia
London
Times
Odessa
South Russia
United States
South African Republic
President Cassett Visits Indianapolis for Railroad Inspection
President Cassett, new head of the Pennsylvania railroad, will arrive in Indianapolis on a special train Tuesday at 3 30 p m with many of the directors. The party will likely stay in the city until Wednesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cassett
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Indianapolis
New White River Bridge Construction Starts Tuesday
The Belt railroad will begin building a new iron and steel bridge over the White River near South Meridian Street on Tuesday morning. A telephone line has already been stretched across the river at this location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Belt Railroad
White River
Meridian-st
Bears At Riverside Park Draw Crowds On Sunny Sunday
The pleasant weather drew hundreds to Riverside park where children viewed two black bears brought to the park on Thursday. Visitors also saw red foxes, eagles, nine deer and enjoyed swings, though the park remains hard to access and not very inviting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside Park
Mitchell in Washington for AFL executive session
President John B. Mitchell of the U M W A travels to Washington D C to attend an AFL executive session where he serves as the fourth vice president.
Unnamed Soldier Suspected of Arrest Linked to Battery Names
Kelly of Battery K Fourteenth artillery reports a brother in Battery G Fourteenth who sailed on a transport and believes the man arrested may be his brother. He telegraphed Sergeant Weaver to the commanding officer at Presidio Cal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly
Fourteenth Artillery
John Edward
Weaver
Presidio
Cal
Hard Nuts for Mr Streeter and the Orphan Girl Fate
The State board of charities faces difficult cases including an 11 or 12 year old orphan girl who is blind and crippled and cannot be housed by local or state institutions. Her condition forces public support. the board notes two Indiana institutions still willing to help. A second case involves a girl moved to Louisiana years earlier whose education and manners regressed upon return, highlighting challenges in child saving and assimilation.
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State Board of Charities
Streeter
County Poor Asylum
Louisiana
Indiana
Sabbath Fight Trails Five Defendants Before Judge
Jacob Seligowitz Max Feldman Joe Selig Abraham Cohen and Dore Seligo witz appeared before Judge Daly on a Sabbath brawl charge. Testimony tangled like a puzzle but the judge fined Max and Joe $30 each for fun, plus Jacob 15 days and $30 for using a club. Cohen, with his face bandaged by muslin, was released and Dora acted as a peace-maker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Seligowitz
Max Feldman
Joe Selig
Abraham Cohen
Dore Seligowitz
Daly
Max
Joe
Jacob
Cohen
Dora
Chicago's Crack Club heads toward Kentucky and Ohio campaigns
A Chicago dispatch reports the Cook County Democratic Marching Club plans to join campaigns in Kentucky and Ohio with a stop in Indianapolis on Tuesday. The Sun had announced its involvement earlier. The club has not notified Mayor Taggart or Chairman Fanning.
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Chicago
Cook County Democratic Marching Club
Kentucky
Ohio
Indianapolis
the Sun
Taggart
Fanning
A Costly Ride
George McElroy and Joseph Vincent, both claiming St. Louis as home, were sent to the grand jury from police court on Monday charged with stealing T. G. Wrights horse and buggy. They took the rig at the east market Saturday night and rode across much of Marion county aided by a companion who rode part of the distance and alerted police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George McElroy
Joseph Vincent
St. Louis
Grand Jury
T. G. Wright
East Market
Marion County
Plainfield
Indianapolis
Amnesty Decision in Paris Narrowly Affects Dreyfus Case
The Matin reports general amnesty will not halt the Zola or Reinach trials nor reinstate Dreyfus. Reinach, Paris editor, is sued for libel by Col. Henry’s widow. Zola case slated for November. trials proceed as planned.
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Dreyfus Echo
Paris
Matin
Zola
Joseph Reinach
Dreyfus
Reinach
Col. Henry
National Jewish home for consumptives opens in Denver
Denver, October 16. The National Jewish home for consumptives has just been opened and there are 80 applications on file.
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Denver
Col
National
Jewish Home For
Sudden Death at Socialist Meeting in New York
Mrs Cantinus Lange 53 collapsed from apoplexy during a socialist women conference in New York on Sunday night and died within minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cantinus Lange
Grim Reaper Claims Multiple Citizens in Various Incidents
An obituary note reports Louis Joslin a famed Chicago beggar has died and lists other fatalities including two passengers in a wreck near Tunkas Mexico, John T. Warris a former congressman from Harrisburg Virginia, and Rev H C Daugherty in Scott County Kentucky. Catherine McDonald of Boston is murdered, with her husband 48 accused. An ad for Hood’s Sarsaparilla appears amid the text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Joslin
Chicago
Tunkas
Mex
John T. Warris
Congress
Harrisburg
H.C. Daugherty
Scott County
Kentucky
William Ross
Catherine McDonald
Boston
Grand hotel cafe selling out Rob Harness
In a brief local item a grand hotel cafe faces subsiding crowds and notes on selling out. Details are limited but indicate changing fortunes for Rob Harness amid ongoing business activity.
Bryan Pricks McKinley as He Talks to Bourbons
On board the Bryan special at Bardwell Kentucky, October 16, Wm. J. Bryan and party arrived in Cairo and set off for a Kentucky tour. He denounced McKinley’s policies, warned Democrats must unite, and urged Goebel and the state ticket, criticizing Republican national principles and commenting on Philippines policy.
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Bryan Special
Bardwell
Wm. J. Bryan
Cairo
Chicago
Kentucky
Trardwell
Goebel
Bryan
United States
McKinley
Blackburn
McWhinley
Congress
Cortez
Cuba
Philippines
Spain
Senate to Weigh Contests Over Quay McGraw Daly Seats
Washington reports two or three senate contests will rise as soon as the chamber convenes. Quay of Pennsylvania may be barred by certificates from Pennsylvania's governor and legislature. McGraw challenges Scott in West Virginia and Daly may contest Clark in Montana.
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Scott and
Clark
Washington
United States Senate
Quay
Pennsylvania
Gov. Stone
Senate
John T. McGraw
N. F B. Scott
West Virginia
Scott
Marcus A. Daly
Montana
Wm. A Clark
Daly
President speaks at Iowa Falls in 1920 campaign stop
President arrives in Iowa Falls at 6 a.m. to a large crowd and discusses expansion and responsibilities of a great nation. He emphasizes unity and the nation’s education and civilization in the face of new territory and duties.
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Cedar Falls
Iowa Falls
Tex
Witory
President touring Iowa as crowds greet train stops
Large crowds greeted the presidential train across Parkersburg Waterloo Cedar Falls Independence and Manchester in Iowa. The president delivered brief speeches touching on prosperity and the gold standard as senators governors and a congressman accompanied the tour.
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Dubuque
Parkersburg
Waterloo
Cedar Falls
Independence
Manchester
Allgon
Gov, Shaw
Thomas
Jones and party leaders confer in St Louis
Senator James K. Jones chairman of the Democratic committee with Vice chairman W J Stone and national executive committee member J G Johnston and committee member Cook in St Louis to review the political situation for Chairman Jones who has been abroad for about nine months.
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Jones
ST. Louis
James K. Jones
National Democratic Committee
W. J. Stone
J. G. Johnston
National Executive Committee
Cook
Europe
Ministerial Wire Pulling At Greencastle Revival Meeting
Methodist preachers discussed revival theory and criticized wire pulling in conferences. Evangelist J D Hartsock urged personal effort in revivals and assigning converts to church members. The meeting included remarks by Dr Charles Tinsley and Rev L S Knotts, with districting plans for Indianapolis churches noted.
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J. D. Hartsock
Greencastle
Charles Tinsley
L. S. Knotts
Grace Chapel
Indianapolis
Filipino Leader Baldo del Aguinaldo to be shot for treason
Bal domero Aguinaldo, brother of insurgent leader, imprisoned at Filipino headquarters in Hong Kong reports, and will be shot after court martial sentencing his brother to death. He embezzled eighty thousand dollars from the treasury with five associates, split the funds, then fled toward Manila and Hong Kong before being captured.
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Tacoma
Wash
Hong Kong
Baldomero Aguinaldo
Aguinalido
Baldomero
Manila
Rearrangement Keeps General in Command at San Francisco
A noted officer of the regular army is continued in command of the department of California at San Francisco and designated major general of volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eral
Regular
Department of California
San Francisco
Bryan Campaign Draws 15000 in Kentucky Stopover
In Bryan's October visit to Demo heartland Bryan urged Goebel supporters to back his cause citing 1896 gains and promising a bigger 1940 contest. He claimed no apology for visiting Kentucky and compared future battles to Yorktown and Bunker Hill while praising the Chicago platform. Weather remained perfect as crowds of thousands welcomed him at Fulton depot.
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Bryan
Mayfield
Goebel
Kentucky
Bunker Hill
Yorktown
Chicago
Fulton
Futter
Soldiers in Honolulu Eager to Reach Front Lines
In Honolulu on October 7, reports from the Sixth artillery batteries describe restive troops with 20 to 30 deserters. The unit has suffered several desertions as portions move to the Philippines, while remaining soldiers hope to reach front areas. Deserters reportedly expect only a month in Manila guard house.
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Honolulu
San Francisco
Philippines
Manila
Fire destroys barn at Indiana Reform School for Boys
A brick barn and buggy shed at the Indiana reform school for boys burned on Monday at 10 30 a m with corn hay oats harness and other contents. No live stock perished. Estimated loss 7500 for barn and contents and 1000 for the buggy house with 2000 insurance. The blaze may have started from hot solder used by workers Reeder and Lisby were repairing tin work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plainfield
Ind
Indiana Reform School For Boys
Charlton
Lisby
Police Court Crowded Witnesses Arrested After Disorderly Sunday
In a Sunday disturbance at a public area, Sarah Lacy Maggie Van Sickle and Dollie Buckner testified in police court on Monday and were jailed. Pa patrolman Rankins arrested Thomas Pierson and John Taylor for disturbing the peace after a large clash involving men women and children.
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Sarah Lacy
Northwestern-ave
Maggie van Sickle
Lafayette-st
Dollie Buckner
Rankins
Thomas Pierson
John Taylor
Former Major James Wasson Reenlists as Private at Fort Myer
James Robert Wasson, 53, once a major and West Point graduate, will rejoin the U S Army as a private in the Third regular cavalry at Fort Myer. His career includes service in the Thirty-fourth Iowa volunteers, leadership in Japan, and a controversial court martial in 188? after a missing $25,000 satchel. Secretary Root suspended the age limit to allow his return.
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Washington
James Robert Wasson
Fort Myer
Iowa Volunteers
West Point
Fred D. Grant
Fred
Grant
Wesson
China
Japan
Army
Root
Moros Found Dead Near Jolo Promising War Slowdown
Advices from Jolo report nine Moros bodies found on a beach. It is believed they were murdered by followers of the sultan of Sulu for belonging to a band that had threatened to wage war. The killings may trigger a bitter conflict.
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Manila
Jolo
Sulu
Tagalos move to seize civil power and plan attack
Serious trouble brews in Manila between Tagalos and Visayans. Tagalo leader Delgado gathers a large force at Santa Barbara Panay with 12 040 men and 4 000 rifles already encamped while 4 000 Tagalos near by. Plan is to attack Iloilo, kill Americans, and overpower Visayans.
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Manila
Hailo
Aranela
Delgado
Santa Barbara
Panay
Iloilo
Gen Funston's Regiment in the Philippines
Detachment 16 reports the regiment served a bit over a year in the Philippines with 3 men killed by wounds 23 dying of disease four deserting and 475 discharged most of whom reenlisted in regular volunteer regiments for return to combat.
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Washington
Funston
Philippines
Tost
Deaths at Manila Report for October
War department dispatch from Manila lists multiple deaths from dysentery, diarrhoea, typhoid, and pneumonia dated October 6 through October 13. Names include Sgt William H Humphries and Cpl Matthias T Harris, among others from infantry, artillery, signal corps, and hospital units, with one death by self-inflicted action and several chronic conditions. OTIS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Washington
Otis Cables
War Department
Chronic
Wm. H. Humphries
Fourteenth Infantry
Matthias T. Harris
Twenty-first Infantry
Daniel McCarthy
Signal Corps
Martha Hennessey
Thirteenth Infantry
Pat Ryan
Twentieth Infantry
Frank Cook
Wm. Flynn
Fifth Artillery
Robert Page
Lawrence B. Harris
Lewis Jones
Henry M. Whitney
Charles Larose
Fourth Cavalry
Alfred E. Barnard
Ward Parnell
Twenty-fifth Infantry
Henry Moller
Fighteenth Infantry
George Clayton
Nineteenth Infantry
General Shafter Retired in Surprise Move
Washington reports General Shafter has retired from active duty after a long service in the army. Details are scarce but the retirement appears officially sanctioned with no immediate replacement announced.
Tragedy as Mrs. Purr Dies in Runaway
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Purr, 58, widow of Traders' Point, was killed when a surrey ran away after the harness hold-back strap broke. Fright and a fall left her skull fractured about 7:30 p m Sunday as she and her two children traveled toward relations. The horse returned to the village. the two children were unharmed. Funeral services are set for Tuesday under Undertaker Tutewiler. Mrs. Purr leaves six children and a sister, Mrs. Rebecca Duncan of 709 Market Street.
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Mary Elizabeth Purr
Traders’ Point
Surrey
Lafayette Pike
Uidertaker Tutewiler
Blakie Trial Opens For Killing James Gordon
The trial of Joseph Blakie for the killing of James Gordon began in criminal court Monday. Kealing Hugg and Charles Benedict defend Blakie as the jury is chosen. Observers expect a high sentence if convicted, noting Blakie’s clean record versus the victim’s poor conduct. The morning session focused on jury selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Blakie
James Gordon
Criminal Court
Blakie
Kealing & Hugg
Charles Benedict
Piracy Rampage Reported in Kwangtung Province
Canton advices received by steamer describe piracy reaching alarming proportions. A cargo of hardwood valued at 97000 was seized and 20 men aboard were killed. The gang abducted actor Za Long So at Ping Shan and held him for ransom. he escaped after a salary of 31600 a year was cited.
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San Francisco
Cal
Kwangtung Province
Za Long So
Ping Shan
Northwestern train robbery claimed loot near $100000
Chicago officials and detectives on the Northwestern train robbery case say American Express officials put the seized amount far below the true total. Some officers assert the safe held about $100000, with the robbers taking that sum minus bills torn by dynamite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Il
Northwestern
American Express Company
Colts Begin Work On New City Council Agenda
The new council will start crafting laws while Monday night sessions review ordinances from the old body. Any ordinances not disposed of are wiped from the books and costs clarified. The special rules committee formed Thursday night will report Monday night, and President Ines will appoint standing committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ines
Two Trust Companies Admitted to Membership in Indianapolis Clearing House
At a Monday morning meeting of the Indianapolis clearing house association the Indiana Trust Company and the Marion Trust Company were admitted to membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Clearing House Association
Indianapolis Clearing House Association
Indiana Trust Company
Marion Trust Company
Boy killed breaking fractious horse in Peru
Roy Bell, a boy from Chili, was killed in Peru on Monday while trying to break a fractious horse. He was thrown against a barb-wire fence and suffered severe lacerations.
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Peru
Ind
Roy Bell
Chili
Yachts Off Shamrock Crossed Line First
Yachts SHAMROCK and COLUMBIA started at Shamrock crossing the line first at 11 02 a m with the Columbia six seconds later in light east southeast wind of about 12 miles per hour. Fog hung over the sea but was not to hinder the race as both boats battled for windward position and early advantage.
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Shamrock
Columbia
Flying Dutchman Rivalry Details On The Columbia and Shamrock
At 12 15 the Columbia led by a half mile or more and at 1 01 the Columbia neared the windward mark with Shamrock about a mile behind.
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Columbia
Shamrock
Columbia Leads by 1.5 Miles as Wind Aids Race
At 1 45 the Columbia led by one and a half miles with wind steady at 12 to 14 mph. By 1 53 the Columbia reeled in the mark, maintaining a slight advantage as the race progressed.
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Columbia
Speeding Before the Win in Highlands Race
Stamrock breaks ahead early as Capt. Tad marks the lead. Flo powers clear for a run and is favored to win unless Haymens challenges in the final stretch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highlands
Mt! Atier Chimbia
Mark
Flo
Haymens
Debates Over Philippine Policy and Abbey Arms Case
In a Sunday interview Bryan supporters urge congressional action to define the Philippines status after expansion. E B Hay defends Bedloe in the Abbey arms case, claiming only one parcel was sold to Filipino insurgents and with U S officials' knowledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Syahi
United States
Philippines
Red
Bedloe
Washington
E. B. Hay
W. F. Sylvester
Abbey
U.S
Canton
China
Sylvester
Indianapolis 36 Hour Weather Outlook
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity calls for cooler temperatures and possible showers. Skies to be cloudy or partly cloudy with nights colder and Tuesday conditions unsettled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Talim
Chilly Prospects Forecast by Weather Chief
Weather chief Wappenhuns notes a cold wave expected to hit by Tuesday with cool, clearing conditions after a delayed front. He reports Monday night showers possible and says a Klondiker’s northward sweep delayed the Texas flow, now resuming cooling across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wappenhuns
Majestic
Court House
Texas
Dodge City
Kas
Man Tackled Patrolman in River Ave Saloon Area
John Roster of West Indiananpons jumped on Patrolman Baily near the saloon at River Ave and Ray St on Sunday. He received two strong blows, was jailed, and fined $15 plus costs for intoxication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Roster
West Indiananpons
Baily
River Ave
Ray St
Dyspepsia Cure Ad and Local Shopcard
An old advertisement promotes Burdock blood bitters as a dyspepsia remedy claiming prompt permanent relief. It also mentions Marcy's place selling watches jewelry diamonds and silverware and a separate note about Dysoen Feed your Horse Janew Dusties Gate.
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Marcy
Dysoen
Janew
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