Raid and Rumor: Mafeking Surrender and War Mobilization
London reports a special dispatch claiming Mafeking hoisted the white flag amid Boer demands. A Pretorian message notes no definite surrender and delays in Boer inquiry. Queen Victoria signals militia call up as Britain readies military reserves amidAfrica crisis.
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Jester murder case witness spots wagon trio near Huzen Lane
Kansas City dispatch reports Y W C Kelley identified a Jan 25 1871 scene with two moving wagons and fresh blood near Huzen Lane. He testified to seeing the Jester suspect with wagons and a blood trail, corroborating prior testimony from William Maxey. Separately a wreck near Independence left several injured and B J Dalton of Lawrence hospitalized. McKinley party reaches Cleveland with greetings from Hanna and other citizens.
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Louisville Democrats Feast At Grand Barbecue With Bryan
In Louisville on October 18 Democrats and Jefferson county leaders gathered for a grand old time barbecue to feed 20 000. Bryan addressed a huge audience while other nominees and party figures from Missouri Illinois and Kentucky joined the event.
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Continental plots overshadow Anglo Saxon strength
A French diplomatic view argues England cannot sustain continental alliances, proposing a United States of Europe led by Latin and Muscovite powers with Russia and Germany, to encircle British influence and reshape Asia and India.
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Miners Press Big Four Strike Amid District Unrest
In Pittsburg Kentucky and nearby areas miners join under U M W A executive board direction to quit work against the Big Four. Four hundred men led by J P Reese from Vernon advanced toward Yale as meetings unfold in both towns.
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George R. Dingee
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Morolaog
State Pays Ex Confederate Pension Applications
The Texas comptroller completed a five week review of 4684 pension applications for ex Confederate soldiers and widows. Of these, 4087 were approved totaling $87, and $25,000 was slated for the current quarter. The annual pension fund is $100,000 for 1929 1900. Ninety one applications were rejected.
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Two Bad Ones Escape From Blazer Prison
A pair of alleged criminals, Edward Dynith and Lawrence Ryan, escaped after robbing five tramp riders on a freight train along the Alton line. Police warn the gang may be linked to summer freight-car murders on the Kansas City division. Meanwhile, Admiral Dewey’s Atlanta trip plans were discussed in Washington as Atlanta honors Brumby with a sword.
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Water from mountains doubles irrigation in Southern California
The Cleveland Plain Dealer notes drought pushed California farmers to tap mountain streams. About 100000 acres in five southern counties gained irrigation, with 30000 inches of water newly available. Piping upper stream sources saved water and boosted power, enabling widespread pumping. Farmers invest in power and wells, increasing annual agricultural and horticultural output by millions.
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Pilar Del Pilar Offers to Sell Insurgent Aid to Otis
Manila reports indicate Del Pilar sent messages offering to betray the insurgent cause and deliver Aguinaldo to American forces for sums ranging from 250000 to 850000 dollars. He allegedly proposed a sham battle and immediate overthrow of the insurgents. Seven conspirators were killed when Filipinos uncovered a surrender plot near La Guna De Bay.
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Superstition in Russia Tries Weather Signs and Coffins
A traveler recalls rumors from a village near the German frontier that a buried woman's coffin was moved to end a drought. The husband refused to reopen the grave, villagers forced it, authorities opened an inquiry, and others opened graves to water coffins hoping for rain. The tale reflects folk beliefs about weather and omen.
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Russias
Three Men Die In Big Fire At Kingstown Inn
Fire at Kingstown Inn destroyed the Thy Masoate temple and several stores. Three volunteer firemen Tryan Rhodes Charles Soutter and Fon Davy died as walls collapsed. Pugilist George Wanke found guilty of manslaughter in a separate Parkersburg case. A discomfited drummer tale closes with riverboat chase and a staged escape.
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Markets Growled: Grain and Livestock Mixed in Chicago Trading
Markets show mixed tones as grain futures weigh on supplies and demand. Wheat and corn futures trade with varied gains and losses while spot prices reflect harvest activity. Live cattle and pork futures move on supply signals and demand expectations at Chicago trends.
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