Boers Fight as British See Heavy Losses in October Clash
Fragmentary dispatch reports heavy casualties on both sides in Gen Barton’s column clashing with Gen De Wet near Frederickstad. British losses include officers and men killed and wounded. Boers captured, with executions of three men and four others court martialed after attacks on farms and land seizures. The scene unfolds as the Transvaal and surrounding areas see tense operations with persistent Boer resistance.
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Victoria Wisse
de Bowrs
Tokig
Aurrender
London
Roberts
O Tiarton
de Wet
Frederickstad
Bryan campaign tour extends to New Haven cheering Yale crowd
The report notes William Jennings Bryan left New York for New Haven, spoke at the Second Regiment Armory to a large audience including Yale students, and avoided the unfriendly scenes of four years prior. It also covers his New Jersey tour ending in Newark with large crowds and a festive, spirited reception for Roosevelt in New York City.
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New Haven
Conn
Bryan
New York
Second Regiment
Yale
W York
William 2
New Jersey
Jersey
New York City
Delaware and Lackawanna Railroad
Dover
Hoboken
Harrison
Orange
Summit
Morristown
Boonton
Paterson
Belleville
Newark
Trryan
Tighe
Hie
Habeken
Ted Hin
Ml Kans
Watherland
Brean
Bridgeport
Bemys
Laver
York
Arran
Kroger Auditorion
Auditoriia
Tim
Baseball Park
Middletown
Roosevelt
Passaic
Patterson
Suffern
Milbourn
Opera House
Governor West
Grand Central Station
Canlidate
Teddy
Crawis
Emor
NERVE SAVED HIS LIFE AT WORKPLACE EXPLOSION
A dramatic accident at a Chicago foundry on West Division Street injured several workers. Joe Frederici used calm nerve to save himself as a two barrel explosion sprayed molten metal. Henry Mather, 1220 North Western Ave, and Hiren Frederick were badly burned, with Frederick escaping in a burning garment. Fire and panic swept the plant as the furnace room faced possible reconstruction and a hazardous cleanup.
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Chicago
Joe Frederici
West Division Street
Frederick
Nikety Fourth Street
Hwlorust
Minonts
Euzo and
Mittank Coat Company
William Hackson
Two Arrests Made in the Rice Case
New York on October 27 saw lawyer Patrick and Private Secretary Jones held for grand jury action on forging the late William M. Rice signature. Bail set at 10000 dollars each. Prof Witthius reports mercury and arsenic found in Rico stomach.
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Rice
New York
Patrick
Jones
William M. Rice
Witthius
Rico
Strange defense in child kidnapping case fades in court
Oliver Musted and Mrs. Theron Sheron, tied to Schultzville, were arrested near Holly, Michigan, and brought to Poughkeepsie. They claimed a unique defense, alleging a plan to exchange wives and that Sherow’s three year old daughter would be sold. The pair faced charges of grnd Isis and kidnapping as details emerged from the hearing and local inquiries.
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Tebanon
Mabel Sie
Poughkeepsie
Oliver Musted
Theron Sheron
Schultzville
Holly
Mich
Usted
Sherow
Afivnhan
Mr. Sherow
Will of John Sherman Probate Disclosed in Richland County
The will of former Secretary of State John Sherman, who died recently, disposes of about 2 million dollars. The Mansfield probate court authorized the will’s admission to probate, with provision for biographies and official papers to be published. Beneficiaries include Kenyah College Gambler and Overhi College, with several parks and funds named.
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Andee Rett Bripkechom
Richiird County
John Sherman
Finilly
Fio
Sherman
Kenyah College
Gambler
Overhi
O. Colle
Sherman- Heineman Park
Mansfield
Hanna's Holiday Marchers Parade Through Chicago Review
The suspension of business marked Hanna's Holiday celebrations as the commercial and industrial parade formed at Michigan Avenue at 10 in the morning. Senators Hanna Colom Mason Henry C Payne and committee men Stewart New and Kerns viewed from the Jackson Boulevard stand while big crowds cheered along the decorated business district. Regiments of workers and Republican clubs marched past, with a dense crowd and a festive mood throughout the route.
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Ovelock
Michigan Avenue
Jackson Boulevard
Hanna
Colom Mason
Henry C. Payne
Tional
Stewart New and
Kerns
Loubet Death Plot Charged in Anarchist Conspiracy
An electrician named Couturier M. Lorenker was arrested in Lyons for stealing 2500 francs and documents tied to an alleged anarchist plot to assassinate President Loubet. Police in Paris doubt the Lyons report, while authorities pursue an accomplice in the case.
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Lyons
Nouveliste de Lyons
Nate
Loubet
Coutu
R M. Lorenker
Itih
Couturier
Morey
Joer
Hee
Poue
Paris
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Ehy
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Dover Arch
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Manchester
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JK. Gibbs
J. Mindey
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Ander
General Greene
Philippines
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Charles S. Fairehill
the Treasury
B. H. Odell
Wack
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Maine
John Sk. Richards
Richards
Douglas Stehinson
Madison Square
Dirk
Jmomie Watat
Persis
Arven
Madison Sanare
Elech Peery
Maller Square
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Pawners’ Society
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Ill
State Pawners' Society
Harmonyse
Metropolis
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Shampaign
George
Macron
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Coldwater
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Altura Morrod Maes
National Hawk
Tuysilay
U. Barnes
Burges
Gothe
Wales
Orr
le Concrier du Soir
Princess of Wales
Weil
Tandon
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G. Ruby
Ohieage
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France
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Rochester
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