Bombardment Report From Cape Town to Ladysmith
War office dispatch from Cape Town reports Colonel Keltewigh at Kimberley says no serious attack yet. Mafeking safe since October 27. General White notes wounded civilians moved five miles down the line to a neutral place as precaution. Bombardment suspended November 4 and 5, with plans to resume November 6.
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Fort Tullo October 26, “General White Reports By Plyton
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Darkest pages in war as British pressure grows
London reports a grim wartime scene with Gen White’s sorties keeping Ladysmith hopeful while Sir Redvers Buller’s forces push toward relief. Reinforcements for Colenso arrive near Estcourt and Pietermaritzburg as Boers guard Kimberley, with Natal volunteers readied to defend the capital.
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Looting of Churches and Trust Conference Notes
Frederick Gregory, a former Thirteenth Minnesota private and Manila police interpreter, says looting in the Philippines was done by Filipinos and Chinese traders. A Chinese merchant showed a chest of church silver, while Gregory doubts Monitor charges against Gen. Funston. Also reports on a November 20 trusted conference release, a Spokane derailment killing two and injuring one, Rochester grandstands fire, a Kokomo train collision wounding many, and Gen. Fitzhugh Lee writing on Cubs for the New York Independent.
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Monitor
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Moore Found Guilty of Triple Murder in Muness City
Moore, a 32 year old fishmonger, was convicted of murdering Jennie Campbell Emma Landis and Ancle Mish after a quarrel with Campbell. The jury sentenced him to life imprisonment at hard labor. Prosecution argued mental instability, but no insanity defense succeeded.
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Collision on Union Pacific wrecks engines near Abilene
A westbound freight collided with a local train two miles east of Abilene Kansas this morning. The caboose and one freight car wrecked. two soldiers and two passengers were injured. D A Hoonewell of Seneca Kansas scalded and hurt internally perhaps fatally. D A Blair of Solomon Kansas had broken sod injuries but not dangerous. Train crew escaped by jumping to safety.
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They Traded Islands Between Britain Germany In Samoa Deal
Berlin reports an agreement subject to U.S. approval moves Upolu Savaii and nearby isles to Germany as free property while Putuila and related isles go to the United States. Britain renounces Samoa claims and Germany cedes Tonga and Savage groups to Britain along with Choistal and San Del inland areas.
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Far East Dispatch on New Philippines Governor
In Manila a cablegram reports the civil governor and officials applauding liberal democratic governance and a new era for the Philippines under U S influence. Separate items note Alaska wealth tales, Santa Fe depot plans in Guthrie, four soldiers sentenced to death, a large Moberly civic meeting for YMCA funding, a tragic death by self-inflicted wound at Jefferson Barracks, President McKinley’s Harrisburg visit, Potsdam meeting of emperor and czar, a burglary at Hartshorne drug store.
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Dewey wed in quiet private ceremony at St Pauls
Mrs Mildred M Hazen and Admiral George Dewey were secretly married at 10 am in the rectory of St Pauls Catholic church Washington. The ceremony lasted under five minutes and was attended only by the couple and a few aides and relatives. The couple departed to Mrs Washington McLeans residence for a breakfast before Dewey left for New York.
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Coins Rare and Common Demand Shapes Mint Output
A Penny press overview details mint production swelling to 4.9 million cents monthly to meet demand, with about 1 billion cents in circulation. It notes mint marks on rare coins, cites valuing a 1793 cent at 2.50 to 8.25, and highlights famous early coins such as the New York boulloons from 1787 and a five-dollar 1822 gold piece found in New York. The British museum houses 50,000 coins, the Philadelphia mint holds a notable collection, and global coinage varies from iron in Japan to porcelain in Siam.
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Chicago Workmen Jailed After Fatal Tarring Prank
In Chicago on November 9, Jobo Shinder was fatally burned during a crude initiation by two fellow workers, Charles Becker and Alfie Chudenski. They tied him with tarred ropes and, when the rope burned through, he ran screaming into an adjacent room. The would be jokers were arrested and claimed Shinder was a new man they intended to initiate.
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Married at Midnight A Rock Island Aide Weds in Topeka
W J Allen, recently assistant general manager of the Rock Island, wed Josephine Detrich at the bride’s sister’s home in Topeka. The groom’s first wife and daughter arrived from Chicago to prevent the marriage, and a noon ceremony at Grace cathedral was planned. The former wife seeks a divorce reversal, claiming coercion and drug effects during the original court proceedings. Chicago dispatch notes Eddie McDuffee set track records at Garfield Park and Maj. Taylor failed due to a motor breakdown. Pioneer Press prints a 64 page semi centennial issue detailing the Northwest’s growth and the paper's 40 year leadership.
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Pioneer Press
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Northwest
Frederick Driscoll
Joseph A. Wheelock
Breech blocks of Cavite guns moved to Portland Oregon
A U.S. Navy account claims the ten and twelve inch breech blocks from the Cavite arsenal were loaded for discharge at Manila and transferred to the Oregon under Admiral Dewey. The army reportedly controls land fortifications while the breech blocks were brought aboard the Oregon and later to the Olympic, awaiting a sign from General Otis to return.
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Costly Oversight Halts Viking Onboard Provisions
Remarkable discovery forces disarmament and removal of all supplies from the gunboat Viking after it was fitted out for Central American waters. The ship, recently commissioned, lacked space for provisions, triggering a costly delay and likely sale. Naval authorities may review how a commissioned ship could be outfitted without adequate storage. Heaps of gold constantly move around New York, says the Scientific American, as large consignments travel between banks and wharves in ordinary freight.
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Western Union Figures on Kentucky Gop Victory Forecast
Western Union bulletin updates Kentucky results showing eight-one counties complete and thirty-five incomplete. Taylor leads with 105,008 votes to Gobel 168,815, a 1,253 plurality, with three counties unreported. One of the remaining counties showed a Democratic plurality, while the other two gave Republican leads, altering Taylor's edge by about 385 votes.
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Carnegie speaks on war and foundations in New York
Andrew Carnegie arrived from Liverpool and dismissed rumors about becoming a British subject. He condemned the war with the Boers as infamous, arguing Americans should oppose both sides to avoid moral peril and noting English opinion has varied with interests.
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Benevolent Stranger Recovers a Five Dollar Bill
A kindly yet elusive man helps a passerby who dropped a five dollar note by asking for the bill, returns it after noting the loss in a notebook, and laments the abundance of lost money in a big city while offering no reward. The scene appears amid humorous quotes from Life and other papers.
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Kentucky returns show Taylor likely wins with wide lead
Murky early returns and corrupted reports from Kentucky elections suggest Taylor's Democratic ticket leading Kens and Republicans claim Taylor may secure a five thousand plus majority. Ex Senator Blackburn's private advices say Goebel carried the state by about four thousand, with officials warning of further contests and a possible hot plurality.
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Blackburn Claims 3000 Vote Lead In Kentucky Race
Frankfort Nov 9 Ex Senator Blackburn said he raised his claim of panetel s majority and now is confident it will exceed 3000 He argues the legislature joint ballot majority will be about 35 rather than 25 with several Democrats elected in counties once Republican Hunts predicted Hunt counties Democratic gains Governor Bradley says Taylor won by 10000 Each sentence ends with a period.
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Kentucky Republicans claim safe lead in state election
The Kentucky State Committee claims a peaceful victory with a safe plurality, insisting no stealthy plot will overturn it. Democratic headquarters report late returns showing Goebel ahead. meanwhile in California Reese Martin, 19, killed by his father after a dispute with his mother, a gun discharged.
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Education and university notes across Europe and America
The piece notes rising Latin program reach in elementary schools and Vienna's upcoming five hundredth medical school anniversary. It mentions W Jones 1900 becoming Harvard Monthly editor, an Indian graduate from Phillips Andover, and new Welsh courses at Harvard. It covers 426 American colleges with property values, mentions Girard Letand Stanford sums, and highlights electrical instruction for workers. It lists German university women in 1590 summer, with Berlin and others, and notes Strasburg’s decision to admit women to courses, removing barriers to study.
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Market summaries from Kansas City Livestock and Chicago grain
Market notes show Texas and Oklahoma cattle receipts and fluctuating prices. Livestock ledgers report native cattle, cows, steers, and packers with mixed bids while grain futures list Wheat, Corn, and Oats with varied contracts and nearby prices.
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Desirable Ohio Street Building Lots Offered Near University
Describes good lots on Ohio Street in a choice location near the University. Includes Booth Lawrence properties, convenient transportation, and favorable business potential. Highlights Vermont sale with finest possible situation and proximity to transit and amenities.
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