Bombardment News From Ladysmith and Colenso Update
General White reports a bombardment pause with wounded civilians moved four miles for safety. An armored train near Colenso repelled Boer forces, while Dundee and Ladysmith casualties are handled under truce. Natal messages detail ongoing operations and cautious optimism amid uncertain front news.
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Kimberley
Colenso
London
War Office
Buller
Cape Town
Kekewlah
Mafeking
Price
Plumer
Fort Pull
White
Ladysmith
Joubert
Dundee
C. KE. Heckitt
FP. Hammerdiey
FP. Ladam
McLechlan
Boult
Ladvemith
Taunton
Mupsone
Natal Carbineers
Arnott
Border Mounted Rifles
Duset
Mulley
Roerva
Bie
Pretoria
Tadyamith
Beleagueret
Estcourt
Te Ia
New Treaty Talks Start Between Spain and U S
Spanish minister Duke P Arcos was a caller at the state department as negotiations for a new treaty of friendship commerce and navigation opened in Madrid. Officials here exchange views on treaty features.
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Spain
Washinton
Duke P'Arcos
State Department
Madrid
Train wreck near Toledo blamed on unknown wreckers
A Michigan Central passenger train from Toledo to Detroit was derailed after rails were spread between Alexis and Vienna Michigan. Three men died John McKay John O Neil and William Hamilton engineer. Several others injured. Evidence suggests deliberate tampering with fish plates bolts loosened with wrenches found nearby.
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Toledo
Michigan Central
Detroit
Alexis
Vienna
Michigan
John McKay
Indianapolis
John O'Neil
William Hamilton
Anti-Quay Conference Draws Pittsburgh and State Figures
A large group of anti-Quay Republicans met in Philadelphia with notable attendees including ex-Postmaster General Wanamaker Governor Hastings and several senators and representatives. Reported aim was to plan a new organization to challenge control of the next legislature.
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Philadelphia
Hastings
Wanamaker
John Catsell
Calvin Wella
Frown
Pittsbure
McCormick
Williamsport
Filnn
Pittsburg
Martin
Henry
Chisholm
Huntingdon
Maritime arrivals and departures list for New York and Rotterdam
The report notes arrivals at New York including Trave, Tremen and Southampton, and arrivals at Rotterdam with Spaarn fam. It also lists ships sailing to destinations such as Kata or Friederich to Hamburg via Cherbourg and Southampton, Maasdam to New York, Teutants to New York, and Ma jestic to New York from Queenstown with various ports noted.
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New York
Trave
Tremen
Southampton
Kata
Friederich
Hamburg
Cherbourg
Chattapagne
Havre
Rotterdam
Spaarnfam
Maasdam
Tiverpool
Teutants
Queenstown
Majestic
Menelik of Abyssinia to Visit Paris Exposition
Turkish and French consuls report King Menelik of Abyssinia will arrive in May and may be invited to the Paris exposition, during his journey to Paris.
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Petersburg
Oderan
Menelik
Abyssinia
Admiral Dewey is Married at St Pauls Church
Admiral George Dewey and Mildred M Hazen were quietly married at St Pauls Htaman Catholic Church in Washington by Rev James F Mackin with two assisting priests. The ceremony was private with only immediate family present and a brief wedding breakfast at Mrs McLean's home afterward.
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James F. Mackin
James A. Foley
Washington McLean
Ludlow
Caldwell
McLean
Dewey
New York
Washington
Mildred M. Hazen
Admiral George Dewey
St. Paul's Htaman Catholic Church
W Street N
Joseph A. Foley
Sidney S. Hurlburt
Slater
Aife
Beilok
Bt. Milli's
Admiral Dewey
Lieutenant Caldwell
Olvet
Father Mackin
Mrs. Dewey
Foo
Luillow
Pred
Hoot
Admiral Dewey and bride reach New York amid cheers
At 6 20 p m on arriving in New York the admiral and Mrs Dewey met a welcoming crowd on West Twenty third Street. Passengers recognized them after Philadelphia, and gifts of cigars and a silk handkerchief were collected. They moved to Waldorf Astoria private suites, seeking privacy and minimal public notice during their stay.
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New York
O¢Miral
West Twenty Third Street
Waldorf-Astoria
Toot
Philadelphia
Elisabeth
Mra. Dewey
Arein
Twentythird Street
Thirty-third Street
Mr. Boldt
The
Waldorf
New War Implement Emerges From Chicago Inventor
Silas J. Coyne, a carpenter, unveils a kite based warfare device. A cable supported by tandem kites carries a traveling kite that releases a bomb automatically. Coyne claims seven miles of cable support and over twenty pounds carried by the traveling kite with automatic return. Tests are said to have succeeded.
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Chicago
Silas J. Coyne
Moenna
Mr. Coyne
Bankruptcy Petitions Filed in U S District Court Pittsburg
Several voluntary petitions from Eastern Pennsylvania filed in the United States district court today. Wormser & Brother of Wilkes Barre list firm liabilities of 9552 with no excess. Simon Wormser owes 10144 with 500 assets. Morris Wormser has no liabilities and 100 assets. Jason Lanter Cousins of Warren reports liabilities of 1051 and 90 assets. Melvin Ames of Scranton shows liabilities 4507 and no assets. Lewis Kremer, Natrona clerk, has 4001 liabilities and 0 assets.
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Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
United States District
Oart
Silmon
Morris Wormser
Wilken- Barre
Wormeer & Brother
Simon
Morris
Jason Lanter Cousins
Warren
Alleged Illegal Arrest Sparks Cross-Border Dispute
Seattle reports a case involving Marit Frarett an American miner confined in Kamloops jail British Columbia awaiting trial on a stage robbery charge. It is alleged Everett officers kidnapped Frarett near Renwhitec Washington and were prevented from serving a writ of habeas corpus by Canadian officers at the boundary with revolvers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
State Department
Washington
Marit Frarett
Kamloops
B.C
Itme
Everett
Renwhitec
Bodies Found in River Identified as Weir and Grant
The body of a man found in the North River was identified as Alexander Weir a 30 year old Brooklyn coal merchant who rode the ferry Chicamra sunk after a collision with the City of Auguste. A body believed to be William D A Grant a furniture maker vanished after the ferry crash was recovered in the river.
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New York
North River
Alexander Weir
Brooklyn
Weir
Chicamra
City of
Auguste
William D. A. Grant
Manager posts challenge to James J Jeffries
New York reports that Martin Julian, manager for Robert Fitzsimmons, tonight posted $2.50 and issued a challenge to James J. Jeffries on behalf of the ex champion.
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New York
Martin Julian
Robert Fitzsimmons
James J. Jeffries
Local Farmer Faces Tragic Family Loss in Chambersburg
In Chambersburg, Pennsylvania a farmer named Leonad Fouble allegedly killed himself today, reportedly due to domestic troubles. He left behind his wife and one child, with a 3 percent raise noted prior to the incident.
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Chambersburg
Sears
Hineelf
Nov. 2 Kid McCoy KO Hits Jack McDonough at Hawthorne
In a Hawthorne club bout tonight Kid McCoy knocked out Jack McDonough of Saint Paul in the fourth round. McCoy landed decisive blows ending the contest as spectators watched.
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Tufttulo
Kid McCoy
Jack McDonough
Et Paul
Hawthorne Club
Salisbury Angers War Talk At Guild Banquet
In London the Marquis of Salisbury Lord Wolseley and others spoke at a Guild Banquet praising government support for South Africa mobilization and international sympathy. Salisbury urged unity while noting evolving U S relations and Europe’s tensions amid calls for readiness and expansion of forces.
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Marquis of Salisbury
Lord Wolseley
London
Mr. Hitchie
George Hamilton
Duke of Marlborough
Mr. Chamberlain
Lord Salisbury
Alfred Milner
South Africa
Alderman Treloar
Weather and local notes from Scranton area update
Weather indicates fair with southerly winds. Local items report Scranton area news including a watershed tax exemption, grand jury return, an educational conference, and trouble brewing at Old Forge. Also notes on new telephone ordinance being killed and various regional industry updates.
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Pennsylvania
Old Forge
New
Wartime Resolve and Faith in Leaders Amid Global Conflict
Speech proclaims continued buildup of war munitions and confidence in General Fuller and allied leadership. It rejects fears of foreign interference and asserts Britain will carry the conflict to victory without external dictates, emphasizing equal rights and imperial security.
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Fuller
Open Door Question Dominates talks at State Department
Washington reports say all interested nations met at the state department to discuss China open door issues. Secretary Hay reassured fears that the US would seize Chinese coastlines if no formal assurances were given, while France had not answered inquiries on trade rights affecting Tonquin and nearby regions.
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Washington
State Department
Cont Cassini
M. Thiebaud
Hay
Usta
Hill
United States
Orient
France
Tonquin
China
Price of steel bars rises amid tight market in Pittsburg
Pittsburg reports steel bar prices advanced to 2.75 per 100 pounds for prompt delivery, up 1 per ton, with limited availability before year end. For Q2 1900 delivery, price asks 2.30 per 100 pounds. Mills say demand weak as capacity is sold out for year. few contracts expected until next year. Levy Moore found guilty in Kansas City murder case. life imprisonment imposed, defense’s insanity claim not sustained.
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Pittsburg
Tronani Steel
Pennsylvania delegates named for western convention in Memphis
Governor Stone appointed Addison Lyle, John P. Groves, and W. Co. Menderson of Pittsboro to serve as Pennsylvania delegates to the western convention in Memphis. Vice President Hobart showed slight improvement, taking nourishment and sleeping more soundly.
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Harrisburg
Stone
Pennsylvania
Memphis
Teun
Mell
Addison Lyele
John PF. Groves
W. Co. Menderson
Pittsboro
Admiral Dewey's Japanese Dog Bob Dies in New Brighton
New York reports the death of Bob the mascot aboard the cruiser Olympia during the voyage home. The dog died at a hospital in New Brighton after an illness.
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New York
Admiral Dewey
Bob
Olympia
New Brighton
Wants to Fight Jeff Post Sparks in New York
In New York today Gus Ruhiin posted $1,000 for a bout with James J. Jeffrics signaling a challenge for a scheduled fight. The unusual public wager underlines rising interest in the heavyweight contest.
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Jeff
New York
Gus Ruhiin
James J. Jeffrics
Aguinaldo Seen Relocating Insurgent Capital in Mountain Front
A War Department dispatch reports Aguinaldo likely shifting the insurgent capital to Boombang in the northeast mountains near Tarlac. American forces under MacArthur Lawton Young and Wheaton aim to pursue, with Gilmore and other prisoners said held at Boombang. The coastal and river routes limit contact, as patrols push north to cut off supplies and prevent eastward communication.
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Boombang
Otis
Washington
Rcuinalds
Boambang
Tarlar
Bayambang
Tarlac
MacArthur
Lawton, Young
Wheaton
Aguinaldo
Woombang
Gilmore
Boasinebang
Boomebang
Agsubaldo
Ja Anid
Utth
War Department
Young
Platt Looks Ahead After Republican Wins Across States
The Commercial Advertiser reports Senator Thomas C. Platt’s remarks on the citizens' union, alliances, and dam analogy. He says the dam is in good condition for next year and lauds Republican victories from New York to Kentucky as endorsement of President McKinley and his war policy, signaling a likely second-term choice.
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New York
Thomas C. Platt
Matt
Ohio
Iowa
Pennsylvania
Kentucky
Dakkota
McKinley
Samoan Agreement Endorsed by Berlin Colonial Council
The Berlin colonial council today approved the Samoan agreement. Prince Von Weld praised the emperor, urging three cheers for His Majesty. A telegram was sent to express gratification at the settlement and honor to Germany and the emperor.
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Berlin
Colonial Council
Prince von Weld
Gers Many
Pensions and Names Mentioned in Wilkes-Barre Notice
A brief Pennsylvania notice lists pensions in Washington and Wilkes-Barre areas. It mentions William H H Wetherbee and Sarah A Knilfen with related financial figures and executors. The fragmentary item references Oranges and Luserne with a $9 amount noted to BM.
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Washington
William HH. Wetherbee
Oranges
Luserne
Sarah A. Knilfen
Wilkes-Barre
Whather Forecast for Friday in Eastern Pennsylvan
Forecast for Friday in eastern Pennsylvania calls for late winds and unsettled conditions with a potential change in temperatures. The report notes strong southerly winds building into Friday and into Saturday, with effects on coastal and inland areas.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
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Sullivan
Czar
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Silas Coyne
United States District Court At
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W. D. A. Grant
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Empire
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Emma Landis
Annie Mirch
Lfe
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Aguinaldo IS Located
Boyambang
Manila
Lingayen
Dafupun
Hedinst
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Dongupin
Mahaleat
Bell
Lawton
Taldhert
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Panay
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