White Still Holding Out in South Africa News
Reports from Estcourt and Ladysmith describe heavy fighting near Besters and surrounding farms as British and Boer forces clash. Dispatches note British withdrawals and concerns over Colenso, Stormberg, and Pietermaritzburg, with naval guns and troop movements shaping the crisis. Martial law is proclaimed in some Cape Colony districts as tensions rise.
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George Stewart White
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Errivwla
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Nata
Turela
Pepworth
John Wessel
Begoon
Woodhouse
Piedicones
Langenracht
Besters
Pesters
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Muariteburag
Natal
Zululand
Pietermaritahburg
Cape Station
Stormberg
Puller
Methuen
Durban
Cape Town
Orange River
de Ann
W. P. Schreiner
Wolsley Opinions on Boers and South Africa
General Lord Wolseley spoke at the Authors' club noting the British army has adopted the right short service system. He praised the Boers as the most lenient people he has met and warned of their aim to rule all of South Africa. He said English unity grows from wartime disappointments.
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London
Lord Wollsley
South Africa
Wilmington Wife Murder by Hammer Hatred Ended
Henry Wallace killed his wife with a hammer this morning at their Keakineville home. After sending the child to school and dispatching the hired girl, Wallace struck her, killing her almost instantly. He fled but was later captured near the crime scene and jailed in New Castle.
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Wilmington
Col
Harry Wallace
Keakineville
Wallace
Wallaece
Wallace Fied
New Castle
Esterhazy In Trouble For Swindling Conviction
Major Count Keterhasy once tied to the Bordereau and Dreyfus case faced a default sentence in Christiana on swindling charges. He received three years in prison and was ordered to pay a fee of sixty thousand francs and to refund six thousand francs claimed by Christiana.
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Alfred Dreyfus
Christiana
Six Candidates Vie For Ohio Governor In 1900 Election
Ohio hosts six gubernatorial hopefuls with Hanna confident of success. The Ohio race figures prominently as voters prepare to elect a governor and other state officers across a nationwide election day. The press notes factional splits, party hopes, and possible outcomes tied to Hanna and Nash.
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Buckeye
Hanna
Chicago
Iowa
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Maryland
Masachusetts
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Supreme Court
Fregente
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Supreme
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New Jorcery
Virginia
Greater
Philadelphia election focus on state treasurer race
In Philadelphia the looming contest for state treasurer draws limited interest with independent voters seen as pivotal in past elections. Observers note Swallow's previous independence driven support, while Creasy seeks similar cross party appeal. Party officials predict Barnett will win the statewide vote despite anticipated lower totals.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Dr. Swallow
Barnett
At Jepet
Quiet Louisville election ahead amid high campaign tension
Louisville faces a quiet, orderly election tomorrow amid high tension between Democratic factions. Police and National Guard readiness calms fears of clashes, with warnings from Mayor Weaver and Governor Bradley. Reports of militia mobilization circulate while large campaign meetings feature William Gore and Senator Blackburn asserting party prospects.
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Weaver
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Camputer
William Gorbel
Blackburn
Nepublicans
Campaign winds in Nebraska as Bryan plans final push
Lincoln Neb Nov 6 The Nebraskan campaign ends with strong turnout in major towns. Precinct workers issue final instructions while Republican and Populist leaders see a close race. Judge Reese stands favored locally for supreme judge, while fusion victory is hoped at the state house with Governor Poynter and Bryan’s whirlwind campaign cited as turning the tide.
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Neb
Reese
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Specter of light turnout in South Dakota election
South Dakota voters face a light turnout as no township polls have opened. Fusion chairman Kidd predicts a small vote while Republicans feel they will win but offer no clear reasons. Returns may be slow due to local contest delays and possible late results.
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South Dakota
Evers
Kidd
Fusion Committee
Repuliets
Loval
Croker Cites City Gloom as Assembly Race Looms
New York figures show Croker skeptical about statewide gains for Democrats despite expected city wins. He argues Dems face a tougher path to control the legislature without broader state organization. Croker notes fluctuating margins and predicts Labor support will sway the outcome.
Tutuila Island Secures American Control in Pacified Samoa
London reports a near final settlement between Germany and Great Britain with Washington consulted at every step. The United States confirms control of Tutuila Island and expects formal papers within days. The British deny misreporting and stress Washington’s ongoing involvement in negotiations.
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Tutuila Island
Great Britain
Germany
Washington
London
Associated Press
Tutuila Teland I
Tutulla Island
McKinley Heads to Canton to Vote Tomorrow
President McKinley departed Washington at 7 20 tonight for Canton D C where he will vote tomorrow. He traveled with Mrs McKinley Dr Rixey and Assistant Secretary Carelynn aboard private car Olympia attached to the Chicago express. The party will reach Canton about 1 20 o clock tomorrow morning and return to Washington Wednesday evening with election news bulletins provided along the route. Security officials and families accompanied the party at the station.
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Dewey Tours Fifth Avenue Skips Flag Incident
Admiral Dewey and Mrs. Hazen toured New York on a shopping trip. A nurse with an admiral’s flag attracted a crowd and Dewey refused to pass the flag, shaking hands with the boy and explaining the flags’ meaning at the Dawes arch. He declined to name return plans, saying only he would head back to the hotel that evening.
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Dewy
Mikived Hazen
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Hagen
Dawes Arch
Revival of Saxton Iron Plant Planned in Bedford County
Huntingdon Pa Nov The iron furriers at Saxton in Bedford county long idle will reopen after repairs. The whole plant will be overhauled and operated vigorously starting with one furnace and bringing the second online as needed. An iron manufacturing plant at the same site is also projected.
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Huntingdon
Tron
Saxton
Bedford County
Pittsburg bout ends in one sided win for Campbell
Louden Campbell of Pittsburg knocked out Danny Meliride of Brooklyn at the Millvale opera house before a large crowd. Meliride was floored three times in the Attic and twice in the sixth round and his seconds threw in the sponge to carry him to his corner.
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Louden Campbell
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Thooklyn
Millvale Opera House
Mebride
Spencer C Gilbert Reappointed Trustee for Harrisburg Hospital
Harrisburg state insane hospital gains continued governance as Spencer C. Gilbert of Harrisburg is reappointed trustee today by Governor Stone. The action preserves leadership at the institution.
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Harrisburg
Spencer C. Gilbert
Harrisburg State Insane Hospital
Stone
Pensions Restored and Increased for Several Individuals
From Montrope and surrounding areas, pension actions show increases from 12 to 14 dollars for Jacob Robertson and similar adjustments for Oncar G and Larra Bee Kingsley with connections to Susquehanna and related offices. The notice outlines the restored and raised pension amounts.
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Jacob Robertson
Montrope
Oncar G
Larrabee
Kingsley
Susquehanna
McCue Defeats Gardner in Twenty-Fifth Round
In Brooklyn at the Hercules Athletic club Marty McCue won the decision over Owar Gardner after twenty five rounds.
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Gardner
New York
Hercules Athletic Club
Brooklyn
Marty Mc Cue
Owar Gardner
Weather and Local Elections Preview in Scranton Area
The morning edition highlights fair to cooler weather and ahead today’s elections. Northeastern Pennsylvania markets report, with a note on a plumbers strike and oleo license requirements. Local updates include water concerns and Scranton suburban outlook.
Governor Br adley Braces For Bloodshed In Kentucky Vote
Louisville voters faced a tense election eve as Governor Bradley ordered readiness of the Kentucky National Guard amid reports of militia mobilization. He pledged protection for all voters and hinted at securing polls while denying intent to surround them with troops. A contested board of election removals fueled fears of clashes and potential voiding of Jefferson County votes if military presence reached polling places.
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Board of Election Commissioners
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Mr Hobarts Condition Shows No Notable Change
Nov 6 report from Fullerson Nid notes no official bulletin after Hobart residence visit. Vice President weighs about 125 pounds, down from 153, with visitors including General James Longstreet, Mrs Wayne MacVoorn, Colonel Richard Births, and Judge McNeunn.
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Nid
Hobart Real
Dence Duday
James Longstreet
Ani Mia
Wayne MacVoorn
Last Naval Battle and U S Congress Result
Reports from Kingston Jamaica recount a naval engagement where the Colombian Minecruiser Herculkee and the steamer Colombia defeated the insurgent steamers Draga and four smaller vessels. The Clenerda with survivors escaped to Alo Bianca. insurgents lost twenty men and a fleet blow. In Portland Missouri Amos T Allen won the Sixth district congressional seat by about 4.6 percent as returns came in.
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Thomas B. Reed
Transatlantic Steamship Arrivals List
New York reports arrivals of ships including La Champagne from Havre via Southampton and Hamburg and Bremen routes, Klinred Friesland Antwerp Lohn Bremen and Rovie Liverpool Hamburg enhanced by Kaiser Wilhelm Der Grosse heading to Bremen. Ships arrive from Bulgaria and Antwerp and Kiel area with New York port entries.
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Antwerp
Lohn
Bremen
Bouthampton
Rovie
Liverpool
Mamburg
aArrived
Bulgaria
Ketteington
Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse
Autonomy Experiment On Negros Is Declared
On Negros Island the first autonomous government is sworn in with General Smith as governor. Elections 5,248 votes. Meletile Severing elected governor. Feasts, balls, horse racing mark celebrations as U S troops face local resistance and hardships.
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Baon Med
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Negros
Fille Pines
General Smith
Supreme Court
Swere
Interior
Negros Revolutionista
Andaing
America
Europe
Meletile Severing
Benor Galme
Miner
United States
Philippines
Jasun
Senor Severino
Ganeral Smith
Hugries
Holle
Smith
Sixth Infantry
Bindita
Papa Lealo
Postoffice Report Highlights Money Order Growth and Revenue
The auditor notes a rise in U S post offices from 2107 to 714, with domestic money orders issued increasing to 2.4 billions. Postal revenues reach 2,001,654 with expenditures at 1,455.09 leaving a deficit of 41,85, and a partial summary of expenses suggests financial features impacting future legislation.
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Postoffice Department
United States
Elven
Deaths of a Day. Irvin Monrose Tho man statistician
New York obituary note for Irvin Monrose Tho man, a well known crop statistician, who died in the city on Saturday from consumption at an unspecified age.
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Irvin Monrose Thoman
Weather Forecast for Tuesday in Eastern Pennsylvania
Forecast for Tuesday calls for fair and continued cool conditions in eastern Pennsylvania with light and variable winds.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
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