Engagement near Ladysmith and Boer retreat actions
Dispatches describe General White striking toward the Boers at Colenso and LadySmith, with Boer forces repelled in a rear-guard action. British forces under Brockelhurst press the line, while communications and transport remain strained amid reinforcements and rumors of a second Dominion contingent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenton
Tomight
Troy
Ental
Tathaan
White
Voceen
Ladyemith
Coleaso
Excoort
Colenso
Colens
Nater
Reat
Garrion
Togela River
Galeax
Alvidon
Colemeo
Harcourt
Colonna
Lady Faith
Nichalso
Gover
Estcourt
Republican Victory Mentioned Across New York and Cities
The report notes a Republican win across New York with a stronger Assembly majority, gains in Buffalo and Rochester, and a Democratic hold in most counties despite Mazet’s defeat. It also mentions mobilization plans for additional British troops and a deadly theater fire in San Francisco with numerous casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York City
Buffalo
I City
Rochester
City of
Tm King
Mazet
New York County
Kings
van Wyck
Brooklyn
Croker
Box Hidden Treasure Found Near Jackson Mississippi
Hunter Johnston, a Jackson citizen, found a box containing nearly $50,000 in gold coins, dated before the Free Shipment era, encased in an iron cage near Parl river swamp east of the city. The coins mostly carry 20 denomination, prompting speculation they may be war treasure. Nearby witnesses testified before a royal commission on grain shipment and government elevator supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Miss
Hunter Johnston
Parl River
Trai Methven
Royal Commission
Methven
Fighting Rests Med Tied Boers In Natal Skirmish
Incoming dispatch from Ladysmith notes heavy fighting near Lady Smith and Bever’s ford on Tatham farm and George Tatham’s field. British forces reportedly drove Boers back to their camp with casualties and captures amid resumed actions at Nowswathshama Hill and Pepworth’s farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estcourt
Naote
Gem
Joubert
Gen. White
Fiaith
Priday
Kafti
Dewdrop
Brockelhurst
Belwana
Carloss
Knap
Lieut
Brabant
Fridas
Redvers Baker
War Office
Ger. French
Gol. Brocklenurst
Durban
Pietermariteburg
French
Cape Colony
Buller
Nowswathshama Hill
Pepworth
Philippines Campaign Moves to Stage of Action
Dispatches describe the Lingawan gulf operation linking Lawton and McArthur forces with Barca’s plan to push Aguinaldo northward. The new thrust aims to curb insurgent mobility and force a decisive outcome, with reports of Boer actions in Natal and Cape Colony alongside other international updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nesseatae
Woeaton
Dagaapan
Lingawan Gulf
Lawton
McArthur
Ageinaldo
War Department
Cntil
Coute
Aguinaldo
Ferther
Enigmatic Market and War Dispatches From Ladysmith
A fragmented report details Winnipeg wheat prices and assorted market items, followed by dispatches from Ladysmith near the Boer conflict. The messages describe shelling, troop movements, sieges, and a looming expectation of further Boer attacks as British forces press to hold Ladysmith.
Dominion Lands Scrip Discount Offer
A notice urging buyers to pay using scrip instead of cash for Dominion Lands, advertising a twenty percent discount and promising full information on how to participate. The fragment hints at a promotional public notice from a land sale or settlement authority.
Alloway and Champion Bankers and Brokers Overview
Alloway and Champion, bankers and brokers, operate in Montreal stock markets. The firm handles financial services and brokerage activities amid Montreal financial circles. Details specify their role in stock trading and management within the Canadian financial sector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alloway & Champion
Stock Brosers
Winnipeg
Fares
Selene
Belem
Brief Cabinet Meeting and Bermuda Chief Justice Death
Lemon Nov 2 The cabinet met briefly then the defence committee of the cabinet including the Duke of Devonshire A J Brufour the Marquis of Lansdowne and Sir Michael Hicks Peach held a long conference with commander-in-chief of the forces Fort Marshall Lord Wolseley in Bermuda. Hamilton Bermuda Nov 6 Sir Jonah Rees chief justice and judge of the vice admiralty court of Bermuda since 1781 died this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemon
Duke of Devonshire
A. J. Brufour
Marquis of Lansdowne
Michael Hicks-Peach
Lord Wolseley
Hamilon
Bermuda
Sir Joniah Rees
Vice Admiralty Court of
W O T U Ontario elects officers for next year
Guelph on November 3 reports the W O T U convention of Ontario chose officers for the year ahead. President is Mr May R Thornley of London, vice-president Mrs Jennieore Galt, corresponding secretary Mary Wiley of Richmond Hill, recording secretary Mrs Gordon Wright of London, and treasurer Miss Jennie McArther of London. Cornwall Halifax November 8 notes the freight steamer Daniel from New York to Tilt Cove Mid ran ashore at Whitehead during a heavy gale last night and will be total loss though the crew is saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jeffries
John
Starkey
Coury
Vancouver
Nov. S
Vancuver
John Anderson
Hamilton
Wm. Hopessett
Montreal
Halifax
Esquimalt
Toronto
Magnus Shewan
Guelph
W.O.T.U
Ontario
May R. Thornley
London
Jennie Ore Galt
Mary Wiley
Richmond Hill
Gordon Wright
Jennie McArther
Cornwall
Daniel
Tilt Cove
Mid
Whitehead
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Ladysmith
Cape Town
Toath Africa
Semuon
SOF
South Africa
Africa
Aldershot
Puproses
Fifly
An Francisco
Dore
Anton
Hoo Kong
St. Petersburg
The
Times
Afghanistan
Messrs. Sifton
D.C. Fraser
Ste
Emerson
Otieba
Philippines
John Wessels
Beacon
Woodhouse
Picciones
Lapgrarachttart
Besteer
Pieters Station
Borrs
Mariteborg
Natal Naval Corps
Maritnourg
Natal
Nemy
Daorban Light Infantry
Laeut. Molyneux
Dublin Fasiliers
Ingo
Poers
Volunteethat
Wylie
Daily Mail
Stormberg
Orange Free State
Pewon's Farm
Orange River
Burghers
Vas Torcen
Queenstown
East London
Geo Baller
Lord Paul Methven
Guards
Michael Lambe
Harwich
Canadian Pacific
Chatham
Wm. Tighe
Thames River
LE &D.R. K
Bayor
Ottawa Carbide Works
Ottawa
Pro- Yost
J. W .McRae
Germany
Paris
le Gaulois
Nicholas
William
England
Russia
Militia Department
Kingston
Jam
Hercales
Ander
Rosemead
Nananpoort
Bailer
Geo. Stewart White
Pitermariteburg
Melthorpe
Col. Rhodes
Cecil Rhodes
John Willoughes
Dr. Jameson
Earl of Ava
Marquis of
Dufferin and
Ava
Minneapolis
Phoenixuilding
Associated Press
Cana
John Cooney
Sir. Man
Wheat
Port William
Pretoria
Our —Clivie
Garmoe Noa Fe
Ford
Carrie
Manitoba
Uelar Reese
Sasaed
Darvan
Pigeon Post
Yesterlay
Imperial Light Horse
Kincaid
Royal Irish Fusiliers
Trae Lient
Egerton
George Stewart White
Bester Hill
Lancers Hussars
Natal Carbiners
Pietermarityburg
Céfense
Lancers
Redvers Ballers
Baller
Bowe
Tecomseh Street
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