Raid Feared as Transvaal border towns brace for Boer move
London dispatches report a tense mood as South Africa threats rise and forces mass near the Natal border. Advices describe Boer concentrations at Mafeking and Pietersburg, preparations for raids on Ladysmith and Dundee, martial law looming, and rail and telegraph disruptions fueling Western front anxiety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lo— Torrow
Transvaal
Queen Victoria
Balmoral
South Africa
Terma
Great Britain
Ladysmith
Naval
Albertina
Orange Free State
Buller
Cape
TM Miner
Filipino Envoys Seek Recognition and War Dept Action
A dispatch from Manila reports Insurgent envoys met with U.S. officials to press for recognition of the insurgent government. The talks were rejected and the United States signaled it would recognize only the white flag and surrender or grounding. Also noted are reports of prisoner exchanges, leadership defections, and military sanction of hardline policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weabington
Olle
War Department
Ove
Aguidaldo
United States
Root
White House
Philippine Question Seen Move Toward Early Action
Senator Mare Tis of Kansas predicts early congressional action on the Philippine question. He argues for a free Philippine government with U.S. influence over international affairs, while retaining a naval station and a key port as a hub of American trade in the orient. He says most Americans want expansion of trade, not empire, and prefer a constitutional relation rather than full American sovereignty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mareia Titaka
Congress
Wahington
Mare Tis
Kansas
Washington
Philippines
United States
Orient
Tie
Filipino Envoys Present Aguinaldo's Claim to Otis
Filipino envoys met Gen. Otis in Manila to deliver a letter from Aguinaldo declaring him president of the republic. Otis refused recognition of Aguinaldo as civil head while willing to treat him as insurgent general. The talks continue with visits to hospitals and aid to wounded, under escort by Capt. Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Aguisaldo
Otis
Aguinaldo
Republic
Johnson
Sixteenth Infantry
Scotsman's Crew Arrested in Montreal Plunder Bust
Twenty three members of the Scotsman's crew arrived in Montreal on the Montfort and were seized by 20 police officers as soon as they tied up at the wharf. They were hustled into patrol wagons and taken to Central police station after a swift search revealed stolen goods. The crowd jeered, demanding they be thrown into the river, but police containment prevented violence. The arrest confirms the alleged acts of Mage and violence described by the crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fasy
Montreal
Can
Montfort
An- Fasky
Barker to Command Norfolk Yard in Navy Shuffle
Captain Albert B Barker assigned to command of the Norfolk navy yard relieving Admiral Farquhar who takes command of the North Atlantic squadron. Barker expected to become rear admiral within a month and previously commanded the Oregon on its voyage from New York to Manila responding to Dewey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barker
Farquhar
Norfolk
Washington
Albert
Liberty Statue at Bedloe's Island Shows Deterioration
The Liberty statue grounds on Bedloe's Island are run down with wild grass, weathered stairs, and neglected approaches. Thousands visit daily in summer, mostly out of town tourists who buy fruit and snacks and compare the ferry price to a trip to Coney Island, while officials lease the site for limited boat tours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lberty
Bedloe’s Island
Creditaire
Ane Br
Serra
New York
No. Post
Democratic Carnival Opens in Dallas with Bryan Arrival
A two day Democratic carnival begins in Dallas Texas with the arrival of William Jennings Bryan. Delegations from forty states Oklahoma and the Indian Territory fill the city as prominent leaders including O H P Belmont Col Wetmore Benton Clark Dinsmore Jones ex Governor Crittenden Stone A W Terrell J G Johnson Harvey Salmon gather to address supporters at the fair grounds. Morning speeches draw huge crowds and Bryan receives an enthusiastic ovation upon his arrival around 10 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Dallsa
Tex
Wmd Jenniogs Bryan
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Bryan
O. H. P. Belmont
New York
Col Wetmore
Missouri
Benton and Clark
Dinsmore
Arkansas
Jones
Gov. Stone
Stone
Defeasek for a Burdex in Chicago Trial
Chicago Oct 2 Herman Hundhausen and Richard Honeck face murder charges in the death of former schoolmate Walter Koeller. Hundhausen on trial today, Honeck’s case postponed to Oct 16. Honeck pleads guilty and refuses to withdraw. Honeck accused of using the knife. Hundhausen’s defense argues Honeck wielded hypnotic influence over him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chieago
Chicago
Herman Hundhausen
Richard Honeck
Walter Koeller
Honeck
Korller
Hundhausen
Nim
Tagalos as Fighters in Historic Conflict
A historical sketch notes the Tagalos military qualities admired by Spaniards and their role in regional conflicts. It cites their jungle warfare aptitude, involvement in Cochin China campaigns, and presence in the American navy. The piece discusses discipline, pillage tendencies, and the Filipino capacity for self government amid colonial era debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cochin China
Ward
Gorion
Primo de Rivera
Harper
Burned Town Near Springfield Struck by Fire
Burnard, ten miles east, was nearly destroyed by fire early Sunday as almost all men were away in Springfield. Drought left water scarce. women bravely fought the flames using wet blankets, saving some homes and goods. Principal businesses listed with losses and small insurance claims noted. Weather favors Columbia in upcoming international yacht race with likely suitable conditions. Columbia and Shamrock measured. Dewey relative death of H. H. Dewey of Wichita mourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Burnard
Ace Hangon
Thorson
Merchang
E. Lane
W.S. Tucker
Columbia
Foreign Gossip From Global Headlines
A survey of disparate notes covers a Ras Lip railway at 6400 feet, Berlin servant girls union formation with socialist aid, Amazon rubber exports, English ownership of regional steamers and banks, a $10000 Mindanao mission drive by Honolulu’s Central Union church, kerosene converted to whiskey potential, and Manchurian railway delays due to wood imports and Chinese labor issues. Census name distributions across England Wales Scotland Ireland are listed in detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ras | Lip
Berlin
Social Democrats
Amazon
United States
Central Union Church
Honolulu
Mindanao
Massachusetts
Petroff Waldorf
Kuylenstjerne
China
América
England
Wales
Smiths
Jonses
Williams, Taylors
Davies
Brown
Scotland
Smith
McDonald
Thomson
Robertson
Stewart
Campbell
Murphy
Ireland
Kelly
Sullivan
Walsh
O'Brien
Byrne
Ryan
Connor
O'Neil
Reilly
Dewey Leaves New York for Washington After Cheers
The New York welcome for Admiral Dewey ends as he departs by train for Washington after a busy schedule. Mayor Van Wyck bid him farewell and thanked the people for the remarkable demonstrations. Large crowds lined Fifth Avenue and the riverfront as Dewey, in civilian clothes, acknowledged cheers and boarded at Jersey City for the capital. A separate item reports a Houstonis bank robbery in Bedalis with $85 in gold found among wreckage and no arrest yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Admiral Dewey
Pennsylvania Avenue
Tressury
Congress
Atute
New York
Dewey
United States
Goxi
van Wyck
Delock
Hin
Jersey City
Waldorf-Ameria
Clair McKelwey
Acress
John Jay Edaco
Lila Pon
George Dewey
Admiral
Tame Cn
Edson
Markets and cattle receipts show steady tone in Oct report
Market note from Kaneag City outlines live cattle and steer prices, calves and cows value, and receipts for hogs and lambs. It lists steers around 4.50 to 4.60, cows near 1.75 to 2.10, hogs about 4.00 to 4.50, and lambs near 4.00 to 5.50, with receipts varying by category and month. Exchange includes grain futures and monthly price quotes for corn and oats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manbas City
Mtook
Kaneag City
Carrie
Hecatote
Fepdere
Yorkears
Also Mentioned on This Page
GuieRnia
USA
Atiorneys- At-La Fe
Onn
A. Norton
Atla
Odins
Byrn
J Baok
MeaHate & Learnard
Oice
Secon
Joumman
M. Perkins, L
Sttosney
Atlaw. Geeved Sear National Bank Building
Aawn
Gforge
A. Banks
Ufica Sorner
Kisridge House
L. S. Stiele
D. G. W. Jones
Per
Hernanice
Wooorurr
LiMo
Leslie
Antesurgeon
Mansaer Asene Eireet 'el
Oflee
Winslow
A. A. B. Sellards
M. D
Mass, St
Kentucky St
D. A. W. Clark
Woodwante
F. Phillips
Mass St
Ramticus St
Lawrences, Han
S B
A.J. Anderson
Physicians and Surgeons
Ombes and Residence
Vermont St
Telepoems le
J. R. Bechtel
Osteopath
Omie
St. Beye
Tod
C. B. M'Clelland
Beal & Godding’s
Telephone
Ohio St
Telephone & Donnelly Bros
Hampshire
Winthrop Nresta
Potersace
Man
R. Theo. W. Hadley
Western Vet
Karasa City
Faey
Hobbs
Elpridge House
Weber
Cine
auMnan
Brooks
Pravesnt Real Estate
Chattal End Real Estate
Egvtat Agency
Sitkey Pees
Cilice 7 Sok Pone Pions
Lawrence
Zanens
Howews
Tseems Leeetan
Ont
Traupvaal
Satal
Cape Colony
Natal
Mahjobi
Scheeper
Nek
Thinnee
Netherlands
Johannesburg
Braalfontein
Pretoria
Volksrust
Circuit Court
Volksraad
Mafeking
M. Kiesle
Dundee
Charestown
Nottingham
Lester Relff
Johnny Elf
Andree Pansew
Pole
Stockholm
Sweden
Andree Polar
Charles Ieland
Andree
Fou
Rteen Cotte
Nollo
Virain
Mascardo
Porac
Minilauag
EAGAN
Chas. PB
War Investigating Committee
Esgan
Leavenwerih
Ober- Mn
M. Carter
Omstle William
Governor's Island
FA. Leavenworth
Kaness
Hag
Naval Survey
McKinley
Wraington
Mesurs
Carroll
Hamilton
Rosenthal
Building and Trades Council
Joplin
Zinc Miners’ ‘Association
America
Havana
Ludlow
Mr. Stransa
Constantinople
Oscar S. Strauss
Austin
Mordis
Capon
Topeka
Kan
Brvidenthal
Scow Creek
Call
Phey
Potter
Gen
Otin
Agolunno
Revelv Mnives
Ill
Black Hawk
Eiston Avenue
Colace Lizan
Arkansas Town
Harned
Little Rock
Ark
Dequeco
Kansas City
Pittaberg & Gull
Hedioe’s Island
Burdex
Meath
Wichita
H.H. Dewey
Sheffield
H. H. Dewey
Vhla City
Hinson
Prin
Ab Baking Powder CO
FLW
York
Bedalis
Houstonis
Cbicago
Wma
Ut Hoge
Bosvyes
Shop Wiegysa
Wamat
Cora
NGS
Konsk
Toy
Gars
iMaytis
Jes Ems
Lam
County Directory
Rigg
Dirk
Chees
Sisseer Ramen Senreneenerd
Moore
Uddar Brat
Sererenre
Joe
Norton County
Gerk
Larry Dkr
Deauty Clare
Lowen
Smom
P. Moore
Watkins National Bank
Casital
Watkins, O
BTL
Paael R. Neooee
Cashian, Azen, Mert ‘Onabiey
J.B. Watkins
Hutt
Pave R
Brooe
W.E Hazen
HoCss
Tha Lawrence National Bank
Jnnited States Depository
Ty Sore
H.W Harteldes
Lathart
Hisalcy
Wiliams
W. Barr
Bailey
J.D. Bowerwocu
Bowesshim
Harchauls National Bank
Ata
Asa
Ayeneren
Monecg
Newmark
G. Geovenbe
James Marvin
de Marks
EBRN
Baldwin
H. Gillham
Vermont St. Setwaen Heavy
Winthrop
BEAL
Oppotlie
Lawrence l
Wm.t Sinclair
Jane
Eldridge
M. Conn
Alfred Whitman
Greagon & Westimarg
Hote
Ohio Street
Booth Lawrence
Vermont
C. E. Learnard
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!