British Fight Thunders Against Ladysmith In Boer Action
British forces report no breakthrough as Boers attack Ladysmith again. Heavy artillery exchanges continue, with a major 40 pounder knock on a platform and guns silenced. Telegraph lines and Delagoa route delays hinder South Africa casualty news from London updates. Sir Redvers Buller rumored to have left Cape Town for Ladysmith.
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Ladysmith
London
Delagon
South Africa
Wer
Perrin
Redvers Buller
Cape Town
Uharge Stewart White
Moonlee
White
Carleton
Hepworth
Onk
Eoulger Powerfu
Ladyemith
Mondepirus
Boers abandon positions as British gains loom
A late dispatch from London reports Boer forces abandoning posts near Ladysmith while British shells hit the siege lines. Casualty tallies published estimate British losses across engagements since hostilities began, with thousands of troops affected and rumors of a new army division being formed for South Africa.
Leyds critiques British Ladysmith conduct in Europe interview
Brussels dispatch reports Dr. Leyds praising Sir George White for candor while criticizing a tactical division of British forces at Ladysmith. He notes strong telegrams of congratulation from across Europe and society and declines to judge future Boer moves.
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Brussels
Leyds
Transvaal
Europe
Ladysmith
George White
Leyds Secures War Secretary Consent for Cable to Pretoria
Brussels report says Dr. Leyds, Transvaal diplomatic agent, obtained Marquis of Lansdowne approval to send a cable to Pretoria requesting figures on killed and wounded among the Boers.
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Brussels
Leyds
Transvaal
Marquis of Lansdowne
Pretoria
Boerg
Discredited report on British troopship Nubia
London reports a Berlin origin claim of a lost British troopship bound for the Cape, but officials for the Nubia of the Peninsular and Oriental Line deny any such dia fhieter and have no knowledge of the report’s source. The Nubia departed Southampton October 21 for South Africa via St Vincent and Cape Verde.
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London
Berlin
Cape
Nubia
Peninsular and Oriental Line
Southampton
South Africa
Rt. Vincent
Cape de Verde Islands
Judge upholds right of independent glass factories
Judge White issues a decision in Pittsburg declaring an employer may hire and dismiss workers without union interference and may take apprentices under indenture with parents. The ruling supports nonunion factories against attempts by the American Flint Glass Workers Union to organize the plaintiff’s shop.
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Pittsburg
W. F. White
Charen L. Placeus
W. J. Smith
American Flintiss Workers’ Union
Tie
Flaccus
Business Men's League
Lecause
Pontesivania
Pennsylvania
Mail Wagon Recovered After Sinking
The mail wagon from the ferry Chicago sank and was recovered last evening. It was laid out to dry in the basement ballet room of the post office and partly dried for delivery. Most packages were intact though some were damaged by water and fog. Between 25 000 and 50 000 letters remained for city delivery.
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New York
Chicago
Fencer Post Office
Oliere
Diver Retrieves Silver From Wrecked River Boat
In New York a diver worked the North River wreck of the Chicago removing about 1500 worth of silver. He hoisted the ore by placing the bags on a rope to the surface.
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New York
Chicago
North River
Test at Indian Head shows promising pintle warping results
Report from Indian Head describes a test on a pintle warving task from 9 to 1, with Wiley at the core. Two shots fired yielded satisfactory results and seven tons of the pintle wire accepted, indicating good progress for the project of the Lilia program.
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Washington
Wiley
Idian
Berlin on alert over France stance in Troamsvant dispute
Berlin articulates no plan to intervene in the Troamsvant crisis and vows to pursue a policy of absolute neutrality. Officials indicate Germany will avoid actions that empower France and seeks to manage the situation through nonintervention.
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Berlin
Mn Arlivie Evis
Germany
France
Fire Burns Bibles at A. J. Mollahan & Co
Fire partially destroys stock and building at No. Arch Arc publishers of Bible and photo prop albums. Loss estimated at cash value, fully covered by insurance. Police report a partial inventory loss and building damage in Piladelphia on November 4.
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Piladelphia
Plice
A A. J. Mollaian & Co
Arch Arrest
Dewey Elected Commander at New York Commandery
At a November meeting of the New York commandery of the Order of the United Baton admirals cheers greeted the election of Dewey as commander for the ensuing year.
Jeffries and Sharkey Readied for Coney Island Bout
Jeffries and Sharkey taper training with light exercise ahead of their Friday night heavyweight clash at the Coney Island Sporting Club. Both camps tout peak condition as bets surge. gates may set records, with seats selling high and bettors backing Jeffries or Sharkey based on recent form and venue hype.
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Jeffries
Sharkey
Coney Island
Bente
New York
Jim Jeffries
Tom Sharkey
Coney Island Sporting Club
Drg Brady
Tommy Ryan
Bully Delaney
Hobbits- Simmons
Heran Word
California
Pempinar
Tim Medivath
Bob Armstrong
Tom Otiourke
Jefferions
Geords Mixon
Broadway A. C
Atenhurst
Coney Teland
Sharkes
New Biorp
Martin's Hotel
Oly
Vice-President Hobart in frail health improves briefly
Paterson date Nov 1 Vice President Hobart shows brief vitality, asks Mrs Hobart to read newspapers and take nourishment though weakening through the day. He rests quietly at 4 pm and doctors fear another decline while his wife remains at his side and Mr Hobart sends a telegram to President McKinley.
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Paterson
Hobart
Mre. Hobart
McKintey
Tests Confirm Wireless Telegraphed Passes Between Warships
New York dispatch via Marconi reports a successful wireless link from two moving warships off Massachusetts to the Navesink station. The test shows messages carried beyond twenty one miles with accuracy like land lines, despite weather and sea conditions.
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New York
Associated Press
Marcon
Massachusetts
Tompkinsville
Anchorage
Massachueetts
Artain
Navesink
Highlands
Land Tne
Marconi
Methodist Bishops Convene for Semiannual Meeting
Philadelphia hosts the Methodist board of bishops for its semiannual session starting today and running through next Wednesday. Attending are bishops from Chicago New York Colorado Washington Detroit Cincinnati Buffalo Minneapolis and Bombay with others in attendance and key committees to set church plans for January through July including church extension and freedmen aid.
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Philadelphia
Board of Bishops of the Methodist Church
Thomas Bowman
Stephen M. Merril
Chicago
Edward G. Andrews
New York
Henry W. Warren
University Park
Colorado
Cyrus D. Bogs
A. Hlurst
Washington, DC
William A. Ninde
Detroit
John M. Waldem
Cincinnati
William F. Melllen
Howton
Charles WH. Fowler
Buffalo
John HH
Vincent
Torehu
Kinens
James N. Fiterorall
R. Kowis
Ste
Tanac W. Joyce
Pallimer
Board of Freedmen’s Act
Board of Nilestonia
Washington, D.C
Wanamaker Presses Ballot Reform in Pennsylvania Elections
John Wanamaker writes to William Sellers urging radical ballot reform including personal registration and the Australian ballot to end machine control. He condemns bribery and coercion, cites hidden registries, and proposes a constitutional convention to secure immediate reform.
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Philadelpha
Volos
al Oves
Wreck Report of J. L. Caldwell Near Cape Roman
A schooner crew of nine with two missing sails from the J. L. Caldwell wrecked off Cape Roman on Monday. The vessel carried lumber and had cleared Fernandina for New York. Local arrivals report details from the sea disaster and indicate eight of the crew were lost.
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Clarieston
J. le Caldwell
Cape Roman
Fernendii
New York
Americans Capture Filipino Town
Reports indicate American forces have taken a town in the Philippines amidst ongoing operations. Details remain scarce as dispatches reference strategic gains and local resistance in the theater.
Funston Plans Libel Suit Against Archbishop Treland
General Frederick Funston directs his Kansas attorneys to file criminal libel actions against Archbishop Treland of St Paul over a Chicago interview in which Treland claimed Funston looted Catholic churches in the Philippines. He also intends to sue the Monitor of San Francisco for publishing the story.
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Monitor
Kanaas City
Albuquerne
N. M
Saya
Frederick Funston
Kansae
Toneka
Trelamd
St. Pau
Osnewent
Funston
Lawrent
San Francisco
Chitentro
Treland
Philippines
Wre Nonde
Kitvas
San Francino
Arete
Treland Vio
Topeka
Kan
Nov. B
Tileed
Gleed, Ware & Gleed
General Funston
Trelanu
Gleed
Ireland
Ber
Four Towns Are Taken In Philippine Campaign
The report details Col. Parker's capture of a telegraph operator and escort with a telegram to Aguinaldo claiming General Lawton was killed. American cavalry pursued insurgents, confiscated arms and rice, and captured fortifications near Allaga and Talavera. British steamer Heng None arrived after breaking a blockade with a prize crew.
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Col. Parker
Aguinaldo
Manila
Young
de Neelia
Hilla
Aan
Hughes
Wisayanw
Negron Fe
Emeral Young
Cuobinataan
San Isidro
Hays
Talavera
Cobal
Ruston
Elemahin Teltman
Heng
United States
Bas
Atmos
Night billiards match in New York features close scores
Nov. b-Shiseou won the professional billiards contest at Midinon Square garden with Denton narrowly defeated by a thin margin. Beehue outplayed for 1 point in gainet 24 and the event saw low averages and tied standings. Schaefer led with a high score tonight reaching 21, 18, and 6 in sequences while Behin’s and others posted mixed results.
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New York
Shiseou
Billard Amatel
Midinon Square
Gaurden
Beliwefer
Nolite Tatal
Beehue
Bern
O Coromes
Schaefer
Strike Abandoned and General Strike Considered
Unclear notes report a failed strike by Pittwhore workers and a proposed general strike after miners demanded wage advances. Diggers leading the protest lacked full union support and faced uncertain outcome as leaders weighed action.
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Alvin
Alstelet
Unclear Historic Conference Report Sparks Treaty Renewal
A garbled report notes that King Pimber and Emperor Willan Wilfeet are involved in a political interview of high significance. The referenced government minister urges renewal of an alliance. The emperor is also linked to an ongoing dispute with Emperor Prans Josef and King Humbert.
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Rome
Pimber
Willan Wilfeet
Gormat Revern
Minth
Whieh Bove
Allidwer
Prans Josef
Humbert
Missionary Society Meeting Opens in Carlile
The Womone Tome Missionary Society of the Pron Hytery of Carlile held its annual session with Rev. Dr. Chambers of Pine Street Church delivering the welcome remarks. The business sessions will begin tomorrow.
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Harrie
Pennsylvania Railroad Board Declares 7 1/2 Percent Dividend
At a special meeting of the board of directors of the Pennsylvania Railroad company a semi annual dividend of 7 1/2 percent was declared.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Rairoid Company
Pennsylvania Pensions Washington Notes Old Certificate
Nov 1 pension certificates list original holder Lester G Van Horn deceased at East Trey Bradford. The notice records pension status and location with sparse biographical details.
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Pennsylvania
Washington
Lester G. van Horn
East Trey
Bradford
Philippine Commission to Report to President This Week
The Philippine Commission led by Admiral Dewey and Professors Selahrmann and Worcester will deliver a preliminary report to the president by week’s end. The panel’s emphasis includes the situation in the islands and the proper treatment of the region, with no mention of a secession issue.
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Washington
Phlippine Competon
Dewey
Selahrmann
Worcester
Themlps
Seluirmoann
White House
Sulu
Fehurmann
Fratun
Thirty-ninth Volunteer Regiment Sail Tomorrow for Manila
Orders indicate the Thirty-ninth Volunteer Regiment and two Porty-1tth companies will embark from Vancouver Barrage on the transports Pennsylvania and Olympia for the Philippines. The Porty fret Volunteer regiment, now at Camp Meade, is ordered to New York to board the Logan for voyage to Manila, with sail expected about Navy.
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Portland
Ovo
Vancouver
Pennsylvania
Olympia
Thurkshiy
Washington
Camp Meade
New York City
Thinet
Philippine Islands
Logan
Shipping Movements to New York Reported
In New York harbor the Teutonia was sailing from Liverpool and cleared for Havre and Southampton aboard La Tournhie, while Trave departed Bremen bound for New York. Arrivals include the New York service at New York City.
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New York
Teutonia
Liverpool
la Tournhie
Havre
Southampton
Trave
Bremen
Weather Forecast for Eastern Pennsylvania
Portrayal for Thursday calls for fair skies and cooler temperatures in eastern Pennsylvania. Friday and Saturday remain fair and cool with northwesterly winds continuing.
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Washington
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