Bombardment of Ladysmith Continues with Little Damage
From Pietermaritzburg to London reports say Ladysmith is shelled daily with heavy guns but suffers no serious damage. Boers fire at reservoirs, while Kruger's secretary of state threatens British officers with death if Nathan Marks, a suspected spy, is not released.
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Kimberley
Kruger
Pietermartinburg
Ladysmith
Kimbertoy
Méiraine
Hope Town
Acora
Jeteel
London
A. Apecial Dianitch
Cape Town
Vridauy
Wits
War Office
Offie
Marka
Executive Council
South Africa
Mafeking
Cronje
Baden-Powell
Reserves Society
Langer
Lord Salisbury
Daily Chronicle
Kruge
Daily News
Dr. Reitz
Transvaal
Unclear News from Ladysmith Fuels Cable Anxiety
Cables, now amounting practically to five days, and the lack of definite news from Ladysmith, create eye apprehension. Relief comes only from the absence of adverse telegrams from British or poor sources.
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Ladysmith
Nicholson Nek Surrender Allegations Spark Debate
London reports Father Matthews questioned over the Nicholson’s Nek surrender at Tiritith, with doubts that his view reflects military realities. The tale unsettles relatives of those involved at Nicholson’s Nek, stirring fear of potential dishonor.
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London
Father Matthews
Nicholson's
Britannic at Cape Town Arrival Report
London reports indicate troop ship Britannic reached Cape Town while Lismore Castle and Yorkshire arrived at Durban. Oriental left London October 20 and sailed from Cape Town for Durban, and Carrisbrook Castle with cavalry brigade and naval reinforcements has arrived at Cape Town.
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London
Pritinnle
Cape Town
Lismore Castle
Yorkshire
Durban
Oriental
Doenald Curtie Line
Carrisbrook Castle
Ataft
Tokyo calm as friction rumors prove unfounded
The Times correspondent in Tokyo reports no international issue between Russia and Japan. He cites private land purchases at Nasapo as a purely private transaction and states the Japanese government is not involved. The atmosphere is clear.
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Times
Tokyo
Russia
Japan
Nasapo
Rhode Island Day At National Export Exposition
Governor Elisha Dyer leads a Rhode Island delegation to Philadelphia's National Export exposition. Adjutant General M. S. Sackett and several Rhode Island officials join tours, inspect exhibits, and attend a luncheon with remarks praising the exposition and its potential for U S industry and trade.
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Philadelphia
Elisha Dyer
Mra
Dyer
M. 8
Sackett
Anthony Dyer
J. Edward Studley
George N. Shipley
John H. Wetherill
George BR
Webb
Charles Br, Bray
Maryland Democrats Reply To Bryan Telegram
The Maryland Democratic association executive committee replies to W. J. Bryan thanking him for congratulatory telegrams. They say Nebraska’s fight was national and the result gratifying, with returns from other states showing opposition to Republican policies. Maryland is again in the Democratic column and ready for content in 190.
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Baltimore
Maryland Democratic (Silver) Association
W. J. Bryan
Tom
Nebraska
Maryland
General Miles reports army strength and transfers
The annual report of Major General Nelson A. Miles commanding the army was made public in the War Department today. Dated October 17, 1900, the brief document transmits department and staff reports to the secretary of war and notes the muster out of volunteer regiments, with details already published in the Adjutant General’s report.
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Wraehington
Nelson A. Miles
Army
War Department
Secretary of War
Wilkes-Barre Day at Philadelphia Exposition
Philadelphia reports that Wilkes-Barre Day will be celebrated tomorrow at the Nations Exposition. The city plans large attendance as residents take advantage of low railway fares to visit Philadelphia and the exposition.
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Philadelphia
Wilkes Barre
Wilkes-Barre
Pension district records show widows and veterans listed
Nov 14 Washington filing lists Daniel L. Vaow with son Brook Wyoming. amounts from 4 to 72 dollars for original widows and a Lucerne case involving A Brader at Platna and Luserne 38 with pension details.
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Washington
Noreare
Daniell L. Vaow
Kasson Brook
Wyoming
Arah
Grounding of the Charlestown Aboard near Kamiguin Island
Details emerge of the United States cruiser Charlestown striking an uncharted reef ten miles east of Kamiguin. The crew abandoned the ship as waves battered the vessel, and only a landing on a barren island offered a temporary refuge. Rescue ships and later searches followed, with no sign of saving the cruiser or its cargo.
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Manila
United States
Charlestown
Kamiguin Island
Pbe
Fitile
Barren Rock
Kaimeuth
John D. McDonalld
Dominnick Givin
Gulf of Lingyan
Hanley Knocks Out Lyman in Dunkirk Bout
Chicago's Jack Hanley knocks out Dunkirk's Jim Lyman tonight in a fer roneds boxing bout. Hanley dominates early rounds and delivers decisive knockout to end contest.
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Hanley
Lyman
Dunkirk
Jack Hanley
Chicago
Jim Lyman
Death of Major Logan in Philippines Mounts News
Youngstown reports the death of Major John A. Logan Jr. in a combat operation in the Philippines. His widow Mrs Mary Logan, in frail health, learned the tragedy and sought the president’s notice via telegraph while relatives mourn in Youngstown.
Trains Collide Twice On Reading Line. One Dead
Reading Nov 14 Two crashes on the Philadelphia and Reading Railway kill one man and seriously injure two others. A coal train collision near Pottsville fatally wounds FF B Kremer conductor and damages several cars. A second wreck at Landingville involves a passenger train rear ending a coal train. engineer Benjamin Burke is badly scalded and Jeremiah Bullivan sustains limb injuries.
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Reading
Philadelphia and Reading
Pottstown
FF. B. Kremer
Landingville
Pottsville
Judge rules employer not liable for injuries in wreck case
In the U S circuit court, H J Judee deci ded that a New York New Haven and Hartford employee injured in a May wreck cannot recover damages. The court held that an employee who accepts compensation terms that the company shall not be liable for injuries cannot sue for damages.
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Boston
Judee Catt
United State Circuit Court
Oll
Transetioy Saga Lease Ratified by Protective Committee
In Boston on November 1, an arrangement was made affecting the lease of the Hartford and Albany railroads to the New York Central. A million dollars and a half are added to cash to be paid by the Central. The protective committee says ratifying the lease is in the best interests of the property and stockholders.
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Boston
Hortron
Albany
New York Central
Norfolk visitors inspect terminal complex before Richmond trip
President Cus satt and the board of directors with Pennsylvania Railroad heads arrived in Norfolk Virginia to inspect the terminal facility before departing for Richmond and then North Carolina.
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Norfolk, Va
Cussatt
Pennsylvania Railroad
City
Richmond
Caroline
Gates Defends the Trusts in Steel Wire Testimony
John W. Gates, managing director of the American Steel and Wire Co., testifies on consolidation aims and foreign competition. He cites Germany as main rival, argues for subsidies and government supervision, says trusts hold only about 40 percent of iron and steel, and notes 4,000 employees with output rising 40 percent since consolidation.
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Washington
Industrial Commission
John W. Grates
American Steel and Wire Company
Great Britain
France
Germany
Belgium
Knrland
United States
Gates
Flo
Keeka
Hind
Owoen
Max Mar
American Steel and White Company
James Pearson
National Steel Company
Fredericl J. Wiss
Vicw
Dinner honors Sir Thomas Lypton at Carteton hotel
London guests hosted a welcome dinner for Sir Thomas Lypton at the Carteton hotel. Attending were Mrs Choate and the Carttton delegation, the Earl of Clenwilliam, Lady Twertmouth, Lord Ruseutel, Killowen and Mrs Chayler Raieeel, Herbert Gladwien, Lord and Lady Bereason, and the Hart of Cork.
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London
Thomas Lypton
Cartton Hotel
Bleovering
Joseph FL Chowte
United Biaten Amisendor
Choate
Countear of
Clenwilliam
Word
Twertmouth
Lord Ruseetel
Af Killowen
Mere Chayler Raieeel
Herbert Gladwien
Charles Bereason
Hart of Cork
Simone
Prevent
Shipping Notices from New York Harbor Nov 14
Arrivals and departures list include Staten dam from Rotterdam to Bremen via Bouwthampton. Vessels cleared include Southwark bound for Antwerp via Bowthwamp ton and Govante for Liverpool. Other entries note New York ships Noordland to Liverpool and Antwerp, and Southampton entries for Lunn bound to Bremen.
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New York
Staten Dam
Rotterdam
Trave
Bremen
Bouwthampton
Southwark
Antwerp
Bowthwampton
Govante
Liverpool
Covie
Noordland
Southampton
Lunn
Hremen
U S Committee Reopens Beer Adulteration Hearing at Imperial Hotel
New York November 1 The United States commerce committee on manufactures revisited its hearing on beer and ale adulteration in the Imperial hotel Senator Mason of Illinois attended as the sole committee member present Several brewers testified on beer purity and quality during the session.
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New York
United States Weaste Committee On
Imperial Hotel
Mason
Lllirois
Victories and Weather Signals Spark Morning News
The morning paper reports weather indications of pain and warmth alongside general American victories in Suson. It notes naval actions near Ladysmith and the cruiser Charleston in hours of attack. Coverage includes economic notes, talks on finance, and local county updates with a grand jury final return.
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Suson
Charleston
Ladysmith
W. Gates
Pennsylvania
Coal famine hits New England as Maine charity begs coal
Philadelphia reports a coal shortage driving up freight to Augusta Maine with the schooner H H C Allen chartered to bring 77 tons of fuel. The Augusta Indians Institute reliant on Maine aid faces freezing risk without fresh supply and Maine to New England freight costs rise. shippers warn of widespread shortages and losses in manufacturing districts.
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Philadelphiaa
New England
Augusta Intune Aevium
Maine
HH. C. Allen
Augusta
Sinton
Philadelphia
Seaport Town
Mollineaux Trial Opens in New York Court
Roland Mollineaux stands trial for murder in the death of Mrs Katharine Adams from poison administered via a headache powder. The chemical mix showed mercury origins. jury selection proved difficult with many disqualified. The proceedings paused with the case set to continue tomorrow.
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New York
Roland B. Molineaux
Gof
Katharine J. Adama
Mia
Adaire
Barry Cornish
Ailes Ains
Molineaux
General Molineaux
Harry Cornish
The Snow Storm disrupts transport in Witke-Barre and Williamsport
The first snow storm of the season began in Witke-Barre around 2 PM and spread heavy snowfall. Tracks are crippled on trolley and steam lines. In Williamsport the storm started earlier in the day and continued into the evening, with accumulating snow cited.
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Witke-Barre
Williamsport
Harvar d Orbit Event Notes Unclear from Fragment
Fragmentary report describes meteor activity near Cambridge with mentions of November, Harvard, and observatory amid unclear details. Text is damaged with multiple garbled terms and no coherent event specifics or outcomes.
New York base ball club holds annual meeting
Stakeholders of the New York base ball club held their annual meeting in New York. Andrew Frontman was reelected president. no dividend was declared. Directors were nine in number with BL Dye replacing Walter Bollie on the board.
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New York
Andrew
Chin
Walter Bo Lillie
Piterion Nod Vice President D Hobart Enjoys Busy Day
An unclear report notes D Hobart had a fair day with a meeting quickly, enjoyed meals, and sat in an easy chair this afternoon. He retained energy and appeared steady, with routine activities described in simple terms.
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Piterion
D Hobart
Toll
Todienupolie Returns Home After Community Gathering
A group gathered at the station today as Todienupolie and his family return home following a difficult incident. The event drew several witnesses and local residents to the area.
Gardner Edges Hamilton In Twenty Fifth Round Decision
New York results show M QGecar Gardner defeating Jaack Hamilton by decision at the Broadway Athletic Club near the end of the twenty fifth round tonight.
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New York
Qgecar Gardner
Jaack Hamilton
Broadway Athletic Club
Deaths of a Day Highlight Regional Mining Figures
Hazioten Pa November death report notes Morgan Bilman, 72, former owner of the Harleleh colliery and linked to regional mining ventures, dying suddenly of heart trouble. Newport News Virginia November 1 General Thomas W Hyde principal owner of Hatch iron works died at Old Point Comfort this afternoon noted as a prominent ship builder in the area.
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Hazioten
Morgan Bilman
Harleleh
Bnt
Newport News
Thomas W. Hyde
Hatch
Iron Works
Old Point Comfort
Outey
Engagement near Manila halves the insurgent force
Americans in Luzon push toward Dagupan after a sharp two hour battle five miles from San Fabian. The Thirty third infantry suffered 1 officer and 6 men killed and 1 officer with 12 men wounded, while 29 insurgents were captured and 81 rifles found. Major Logan and Gatling gun beat back Filipino sharpshooters amid mud and trenches. The fight left many Filipinos dead and the Americans exhausted, with pursuit halted by low ammo and rough roads. A proclamation by the Filipino war secretary claimed large American losses, while Aguinaldo reportedly retreated toward Dagupan with an estimated 20,000 troops.
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Youngstown
Manila
John A. Logan, Jr
Mra. Logan
Major Logan
France
Logan
Washington
War Department
John A. Logan
Volunteer Infantry
Ilinois
Mary A. Lowin
Toot
Major Johnson
Mr Logan, Jr
White House
Red Parlor
Mckenna
Aeen
Philippines
Hewat
Stolea
John ©. Bates
Cuba
el Cuney
Generaal Bates
Santa Clara Rovines
Thirty-third
United States Volunteers
Youngetown
Mra. Locon
McKinley
Insurgentia
San Fabian
Wheaton
San Jacinto
Dagupan
Aguinalto
Flame
Howland
Luzon
Run Grove
Crony
Mareh
Marah
Marek
Young
Prisonera Angit Ia
Aguinaldo
Generala Wheaten
Youne
Sareir
San Pablan
Election returns mostly in except several counties
In Harrisburg on November 1 the county returns are held at the state department with only Allegheny Philadelphia Crawford Huntingdon Lancaster Montour Perry Wayne and Venango unrecorded leaving all other counties accounted for pending final totals.
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Iartisburg
State Department
Allegheny
Philadelphia
Crawford, Huntingdon, Laskerne
Montpocaney Perry
Wayne and
Weetmore
Weather forecast for eastern Pennsylvania evolves midweek
Forecast for Wednesday and Thursday calls for rain and warmer conditions with easterly winds on Wednesday, followed by cooler temperatures and stronger winds on Thursday over eastern Pennsylvania.
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Washireter
Pennsylvania
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Pennsylvania Pensions
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Philippine
History of the
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Haston
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Talon Tron Works
San Franciese
Bureau of the Neye
Navy Department
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Loneitude
Lore
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Babuan
Bradforr
Tang
Heena
Philippine Islands
Pennington
Sindaeinte
Elneere Syapathy
Mes
Mo. Khvley
Kyeel
William Molkinles
Boston and Albany Railroad
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Thor
Sir Thomas Lipton
Loewl
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Dreyfus
West
Scranton and Suburban
Cambridge
Monew
Harvard College of Cervintory
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New York Ball Club
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Wessels’ Couture
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