Boers Said to Have Captured Ladysmith
The report claims Boers seized Ladysmith though not credited in London. Observers note communications gaps as British signals control news and speculate on whether Ladysmith has fallen or is near surrender. A Pretoria dispatch cites Boer proximity to the town in an attack before reinforcements arrive.
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South Africa
Cape Town
Ladysmith
Estcourt
Kert
White
War Office
Paris Matin
Pretoria
London
Joubert
Durban
England
Ferry Across Vaal River at Windsorton Near Kimberley
Windsorton, seven miles north of Kimberley, hosts a ferry across the Vaal River. A floating bridge is hauled by workers along two stout wires. The upper wire serves when the river swells or the lower wire fails.
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Windsorton
Kimberley
Vaal
Ladysmith Fall Report Sends Allies Into Alarm
Paris papers including Le Matin claim Ladysmith has fallen to General Joubert’s forces. Reports say bombardment, sleep deprivation, and famine demoralized the garrison, though London dispatches doubted the Paris claims and the War Office awaited independent confirmation.
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Paris
Matin
Ladysmith
Joubert
Still anxious about Ladysmith in besieged Mafeking crisis
London dispatch reports Londoners fear a worsening situation for Ladysmith amid the siege and Mafeking news, describing a tense, developing crisis as of November 15 1899. The cablegram notes uncertainty and relies on brief, cautious updates from the field.
Prolonged Siege Details From Ladysmith and Mafeking Outlook
The dispatches report satisfaction at provisions and morale amid ongoing bombardment. Relieved by signs of Boer redeployment toward Mafeking, yet Kimberley and Ladysmith remain focal points with possible assault or retreat through Drakensburg passes. Reinforcements are slow due to transport and supply needs, with the Tugela bridges a potential hurdle and the Colenso bridge possibly easing advance.
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Ladysmith
Drakensburg
Durban
Estcourt
Tugela River
Colenso
Boers Close To Ladysmith In Heavy Cannonade
A Pretoria dispatch reports Boer forces within 1500 yards of Ladysmith as heavy artillery fire began at daybreak and rifle fire followed. London commentary notes the besiegers would need strong entrenchment to assault, while signaling possible Boer caution to avoid friendly fire.
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Cape Town
Pretoria
Ladysmith
London
Joubert
Drakensberg
Manchester martyrs anniversary funds aid to Transvaal soldiers
At a Philadelphia gathering of the United Clan-Na-Gael on the thiry-second anniversary of the Manchester martyrs execution, a resolution authorized sending 25000 to the Transvaal Republic. The money would buy medicines and provisions for Boer wounded in the conflict with British troops.
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Manchester
Academy of Music
United Clan-Na-Gael
Transvaal
Paie Apg See Burton
Ryan
Dreyfus
Devil's Island
Burton
Clanna Gael
Philadelphia
England
Transvaal Republic
London express collision near Capelle kills seven
A fog bound collision between a London express from Flushing and another train near Capelle, Amsterdam, left seven dead and 29 injured. Five died at once and two more succumbed later. the Serbian Minister in London was among the injured.
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Amsterdam
London
Flushing
Capelle
Londo
Dewey Rumored to Transfer House to Wife
Washington November 15. A rumor that Admiral Dewey would deed the house presented by the people to his wife was confirmed today. He has placed it in the hands of a title and real estate firm for handling likely finalization.
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Washington
Dewey
United States
American rule in Cuba tobacco output rises forty percent
In Havana on November 15 British Consul General Lionel Carden reports Cuba’s tobacco production this year up 40 percent from last year. Lieutenant Colonel Joseph P. Sanger, director of census, has arrived to supervise and is satisfied with the census process in Havana.
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Havana
Lionel Carden
Cuba
Joseph P. Sanger
Mr Hobart’s Good Day in Paterson
Vice President Hobart had a comfortable day in Paterson on November 15 and is resting easily at night. He has eaten solid foods for several days. He was distressed by news of Sraierse fe pee a waa.
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Paterson
Hobart
Treasury offers to buy 25 million in government bonds
The Treasury Department under Secretary Gage announces it will buy up to 25,000,000 in government bonds through sub treasuries, offering 112.75 for fours of 1907 and 111 net for fives of 1904. The move aims to relieve the money market and calms rumors of prior speculation.
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Washington
Trexeary Department
Gage
Treasury
Department
Treasury Department
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Cincinnati
Chicago
St. Louis
New Orleans
San Francisco
LONG WILL NOT RESIGN Secretary of the Navy Intends to Serve His Term Out
Washington rumor says Secretary Long will not resign to seek other office. Mrs. Long’s illness and daughter Helen’s health have kept him away from Washington, leading to despondent mood and a preference for private life in Boston if offered political honors.
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Secretary of the Navy
Washington
Colorado
Boston
Remarkable One-Stage Skin Graft Reconstructs Leg
Robert Gordon, 18, of 1330 Vine Street, received a leg wound from a discharged revolver linked to X-ray damage. On November 5 at Howard and University hospitals doctors grafted about forty skin sections from two volunteers onto his exposed leg, a novel method and the largest recorded graft to date. Gordon remained immobilized for fifty hours as the grafts set, with doctors hopeful for a lasting restoration.
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Robert Gordon
Howard Hospital
Gordon
Benjamin King
Robert Cook
Charles Frazier
University Hospital
RE. D. Tomkins
Howard
King
Cook
Neca
Vine Street
Treasury denial fuels rumor of bond purchases by government
Rumors circulate that the Treasury may need to relieve money stringency but officials including Secretary Gage deny any plan to buy bonds or inject funds. Cabinet discussions concluded no action was needed and no market interference planned, though questions persist about public clarity and motive.
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Gage
Treasury
Treasury Department
Department
McKinley Term Extension Questioned by Officials
Officials weigh McKinley serving another term if re elected with no resignation expected. Secretary Long travels to Colorado with assistant. neither believes resignation is likely at present. Long's private secretary confirms no intention to resign.
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McKinley
Long
Colorado
Hter
Ssistant Secreta Allen
Steamer Patria Ablaze Near Dover
The Hamburg American steamer Patria, commanded by Captain Freelich, left New York on November 4 and passed the Lizard yesterday. The ship is on fire near Dover but all passengers have been rescued and reached Dover.
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London
Freelich
New York
Hamburg
Dover
Engraver Daniel Dupuis Shot by Wife in Paris
Daniel Dupuis, famed engraver who designed the ten and five centime coins, was shot dead today by his wife who then killed herself. Neighbors say she had displayed signs of madness for some time.
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Paris
Daniel Dupuis
India Cyclone Ravages Negapatam District
Special dispatches from Bombay report a cyclone in Negapatam destroying thousands of native dwellings and damaging extensive property. No fatalities are recorded.
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London
Bombay
Negapatam
Guerin Trial Proceeds With Delays In Senate Court
Paris reports the Senate acting as a high court has delayed proceedings in the Guerin trial. The accused Guerin and associates face ongoing interruptions and procedural issues hindering progress.
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Guerin
Paris
Senate
Eee Pee
Trouble in Panama Indications of Revolt in Isthmus
Report from Colon notes unrest in Tomaco Panama with General Savvia ordered from Buenaventura to the scene. Officials offer little information as the situation develops.
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Isthmus
Colon
Colombia
Tomaco
Panama
Savvia
Buenaventura
Carroll to Direct Tammany Hall Affairs in Absence
Special Telegram reports that John F. Carroll will direct Tammany Hall affairs while Richard Croker is away from late November through January. Croker plans a respite starting November 28 and extending to the return home.
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John F. Carroll
Tammany Hall
the Times
New York
Richard Croker
Steamship Departures From New York and Philadelphia Ports
Movements of steamers include Auguste Victoria Naples and Marquette London sailing from New York, Nederland Antwerp from Philadelphia, St Paul Southampton from New York, and Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse Cherbourg for New York with a link to Liverpool.
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Auguste Victoria
Naples
New York
Marquette
London
Nederland
Antwerp
Philadelphia
St. Paul
Southampton
Cherbourg
Nie
York
Liverpool
Aguinaldo orders village burnings as American advance nears
Dispatch from Manila reports Aguinaldo directing burning of evacuated villages and harassing the American lines. General Hughes advances from Iloilo with regiments to capture Santa Barbara as roads hinder movements. Araneta captured at Tagbanan trying to flank line. Rebels burn San Miguel. rumors of an Antique coast landing dismissed. Sulu regions ordered closed to commerce.
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Manila
Aguinaldo
Hughes
Loilo
Otton
Santa Barbara
Iloilo
Carpenter
Sixth Artillery
Jaro
Twenty-sixth Regiment
Tagbanan
Guimbal
Cordova
Araneta
Panay
Dollo
Hloilo
San Miguel
Hoilo
Antique
Sulu
Thomas in Gibraltar Arrives with Troops from New York
The transport Thomas reached Gibraltar on its voyage to Manila. All troops aboard are well and report a good voyage from New York.
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Timmbes
Gibraltar
Thomas
Manila
New York
Bum berry bee cloths and Wanamaker suits of the hive
The ad likens garments to bumble bee honey and hive production showing Wanamaker clothing made by busy bee workmen. It markets men’s suits from 12 to 20 dollars, claiming best value with styles in worsted wool, serge, crepe and cassimere, and emphasizes fit and price superiority.
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Wm. H. Wanamaker
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Chicago Record
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Net
L. J. Gace
Patria
India
Kate McCoy
Ernest Hogan
Tum Times
Croker
Europe
Pennsylvania
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Delaware
Maryland
Reckes
South Fourth SF
J. Warmer Hutchins
S. Eighth St
Nobby
Westen
Tinett
Perry 4 .O
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