Shelling Lady Smith and Kimberley Fronts Reported
Detailed dispatches describe shelling of Ladysmith and Kimberley areas, British troops capturing guns at Colesburg and Kimberley, and the Arcana troopship delivering reinforcements. Reports list captured officers and men from Dublin Fusiliers and other units, with notes on food, clothing shortages, and river bridge logistics amid the siege.
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Eighteenth Hussars
Dublin Fusileers
Arcana
Cape Town
Colesburg
Pretoria
Dragoons
Natal
Potition
Atek
Ladysmith
Cate Town
Colesboro
Orarge Brae
Richmond
Durben
Johannesburg
Delman Lay
Commpilans
Munfelging
Fort Tall
Almort
Tondan
Tragic Family Massacre Ends in Self Destruction in Chicago
Cornelius Corcoran killed four of his children and wounded two others before fatally shooting himself in his Dearborn Street home. Margaret and John died. Kate and Lizzie were critically hurt. Timothy died next day at Mercy hospital. Marlon survived to care for siblings. Police deem the act the result of mental illness.
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Chicago
Cornelius Corcoran
Dearborn Street
Margaret Corcoran
John Corcoran
T Yeura
Kate Corcoran
Lizele Corcoran
Clifford
Timothy
John
Margaret
Ligel
Mercy Hospital
Corvorin
Laudanaum
Corcoran
Clancy
Kate
Heaviy
Lizzie
Corcorim
Mislee
Kan- Renvens
Marlon
Settlement Reaches Breach Case In Pittsburg
Ruth PDo-Hand of Chicago abandoned damages totaling 190000 in a breach of promise suit against Anton Lutz, Pittsburg brewer, when counsel announced an amicable settlement reached today in court.
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Pittsburg
Ruth Pdo- Hand
Chicago
Anton Luts
Cincinnati Trotters Sail South for Cuba Tour
The Cincinnati base team leaves tonight for a southern tour with stops in Memphis and a planned visit to Cuba before returning. The lineup includes Molin Kahog Bentley McPhee McCormick Gonding Lever Lattimer and Tannuehill, with Frank Mancroft as manager.
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Cincinnati
Cincinnati Bose
South
Memphis
Cuba
Jeffries Corbett Bout Arranged For Next Year By Brady
In New York on November 17 a bout was arranged linking champion heavyweight Jim Jeffries with ex-champion Jim Corbett via W A Brady. The article notes the pairing and a publication slated for Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jim Jeffries
Puellat
Jim Corbett
Corbett Erronally
W. A. Brady
Jeffries
McPartland Matthews Bout Declared Draw in Fifth Round
In Chicazo on November 1 the fight between Kid McPartland and Mattin Matthews ended as a draw after the fifth round. Both fighters remained tied as the bell rang to close the round, leaving spectators without a winner.
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Chicazo
Kid McPartland
Mattin Matthews
Senate Food Investigation Probes Widespread Adulteration
The Senate committee on manufactures opened hearings in New York on adulterated food with witnesses detailing unsafe products. Witness William Zeltner testified two beer blends used added corn grits, urging a national purity standard. Dr Edward Jenkins cited widespread adulteration in meats fish jellies coffee and mustard containing plaster of Paris and other fillers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United Stats Senate Committee On Manufactures
Mason
Illinois
Willum MM. Zeltner
Henry Zeltner Brewing Company
Thin City
Zoltner
Edwoard H. Jenkins
Connectiont
Connecticut Marrhete
Jonking
Jenkins
Magen
Plaster of Paris
Jenking
Molineux Trial Jury Interrupted by Sudden Illness
In New York on November 1, the Roland B. Molineux case paused as juror Daniel Fran d fell ill with acute indigestion. Judge Goff declared his seat vacant and four jurors were accepted that day, bringing the panel to four with more than 100 talesmen examined overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Roland B. Molineux
Daniel Frand
Goff
Herbert Gordon Thomson
Abraham Altmeyer
Molineux
Talesmen
Six New Warships Planned Contracts Among Shipyards
The board of naval construction recommended awarding six protected cruiser contracts to Unifin Tron Works San Francisco Lewis Nixon Crescent ship building Bilaahethport Bath Iron Works Trigs Richmond Fore River Neasle Envy Philadelphia. Awards await secretary approval and meritorious design and capability influenced the choices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy
Board of Naval Construction Today
Navy Department
Congress
Unifin Tron Works
San Francisco
Lewis Nixon
Crescent Shipbuilding Works
Bilaahethport
N. J
Bath Iron Works
Bath, Me
The
Trigs Company
Richmond, Va
Fore River Company
Mass
Neasle & Envy
Philadelphia
Secretary of the Navy
Henderson Arrives in Washington for Speaker Run
David B. Henderson of Iowa arrived in Washington and took residence at the Normandie hotel as he prepares to be a candidate for speaker of the next house. He declined to discuss public questions or committee formation for publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
David B. Henderson
Jows
House of Representatives
Normandie Hotel
Davis in Critical Condition at Chicago Home
Colonel George R. Davis once director general of the World’s fate lies critically ill at his Chicago residence with heart complications. His condition worsened Tuesday and grave doubts about recovery are reported today.
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Chicago
George R. Davis
Dayia
President appoints Hart U.S. consul at Dueseldorf
The president named H. H. W. Hart of Alluanee to be United States consul at Dusseldorf Germany succeeding Pettit. Hart is a trained lawyer and his appointment reflects the president’s personal regard for him.
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Washington
HH. W. Hart
Alluanee
United States
Dieseldorf
Germany
Pettit
Hart
San Francisco Boxer Stops Handler in Fifteenth Round
New York reports Frank MacConnell of San Francisco knocked out Jimmy Handler of Newark in the fifteenth round at the Uroantway Athletic Club tonight.
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New York
Frank MacConnell
San Francisco
Jimmy Handler
Newark
N.J
Uroantway Athletic Club
Sage says Gates action saved financial world from panic
Russell Sage, in an interview from New York dated November 17, praised Secretary Gates for buying 25 million dollars in bonds. He cited the money-scarce market, banks struggling to realize cash, and warned that speculators were profiting unless the government halted their game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Russell Sage
United States Treasury
Gate
Thore
Sharps
Dun's Review Of Trade Shows Shrinking Demand In Iron And Steel
New York reports signs of shrinking demand for iron and steel as prices stay steady for some products while others fall. Copper and tin fluctuate after London speculation. wool and textiles remain strong though wool material risks trouble. Wheat and corn dip slightly. exports and receipts show varied yearly comparisons.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Company
Review of Trade
Cartier
Pittsburg
Sheelp
London
Calumet
Atlantic
Pacific
United States
Canada
Pennsylvania Defeats State College at Franklin Field
Pennsylvania powered past State College 47 to 0 on Franklin Field. Penn's defense stifled State’s offense while Penn players Hare McCracken and Potter starred, with seven goals from touch downs by Hare. Washington and Jefferson observers attended as Princeton looms tomorrow.
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Pennsylvania
State College
Philadelphia
Franklin Field
Littl
Quakers
State
Yale
Lid Penn
Tennasylvania
Btate College
BroWle
Ceesees
Harrie Bnover
Nandolph
Jefe Guard
Tavior Owverfield
Ecarmines Teas
Afiiter
Ourland
Millers Cogmla
Wood Kennedy
Johnson Flechety Gardiner
Maxwell Potter
Tieht Holf
Martha McCracken Vise
Yoo
Unin
MecCracken
Huro
Yeas
Totter
Hare
Hoeferen
Behoff
Pennaylvania
Minds
John Hedges
Penna
Government bond offers listed by city and amount
Washington November 17 bonds offered to the government today at the naval and streamlined rates under Secretary Gage. The totals reached 8 0L with figures from New York and Philadelphia noted as 1 459160 and 73 04 respectively and a 4 000 amount from Baltimore.
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Washington
Neveral And-Treamliies
Bocrstary Gages
Inez
New York
Pailadelphia
Obelmath
Haltimore
Missouri Bank Burglary Near Joplin Reported
Robbers blew open the safe at a Tank store ten miles north of Joplin on November 17 and stole between 1000 and 4000 dollars in cash. Police investigation underway.
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Missouri Bank
Joplin
Carl Junc Hon
Here
Tinrhing Rd
Carnegie to Testify on Trusts and Prices in December
Washington November 17 the industrial commission heard Andrew Carnegie will testify in December on trusts and price effects on consumers He plans to outline organization methods and argue combined production lowers costs while not seeking monopoly Samuel Rice president of the Distilling Company of America detailed control of about 90 percent of spirits in the U S and argued prices should not be cut His figures included stock totals and valuations for the parent and subsidiary firms and he urged lower whiskey taxes and tank car transport changes.
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Washington
iIndustrial Commission
Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie
Congress
John Wanamaker
Samuel Rice
Distilling Company of America
The
Whiskey Trust
Commission
Apirita
United States
Rice
Trust
Kentucky
Ries
Island Demand in Havana Resolution
At a Havana meeting of the council of delegates of the Cuban league and the national party a resolution states the United States recognizing Cuba’s right to freedom implies U S delivery of the island to an independent government. It calls for a pledge to protect property and grant commercial preferences, while urging the US to shorten military occupation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Cuban League
National Party
United States
Cuba
Boers Bombard Pietermaritzburg Area Amid River Bridge Loss
Despatches from Pietermaritzburg and Jorenes Marques report Ladyremith bombarded day and night while Doers pressed on Nov 9. After heavy shelling, the assault failed at every point with heavy Boer losses. The Boers reportedly destroyed a Tugela River bridge.
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London
Pietermaritecture
Jorenes Marques
Ladyremith
Tugela River
Politician John Tate Shot by Deputy in Lee County
Middlesboro Ky Nov 17 John M M Tate former Lee County representative and Virginian was shot and killed today by Deputy Evan Bledsoe of the same county. Tate a leading Democrat and Bledsoe a Republican leader were involved in political trouble that led to the killing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesboro
John MM. Tate
Lee County
Steamship Movements at New York Ports
New York notices list: Cleared Lucania for Liverpool and Isle of Wight, passed Spasmodam for Rotterdam, Friesland for Antwerp. Tauric sailed from New York, Bovic arrived from New York.
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New York
Lucania
Liverpool
Isle of Wieht
Stoamer Spasmdam
Rotterdam
Linard
Friesland
Antwerp
Tauric
Bovic
Weather and Local News Highlights for Today
Partly cloudy and warmer conditions predicted. Local briefs cover General-Pilipinos attack prep Ladysmith bombardment investigation and food inquiries. Northeastern Pennsylvania financial notes and Palmistry feature. Local court, postal service, and political matters plus regional industry and religious news. Sunday School outlook and a story about Colonel Drury.
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Colonel Drury
Kentucky Muddle in Goebel-Taylor Election Turmoil
Frankfort officials debate discarding Jefferson county votes as Goebel lawyers press for contest outcomes. Republican leaders weigh Bradley's stance on Taylor, with figures from Floyd and Knott counties shifting Goebel’s statewide plurality. Officials note a precedence about canvassing boards and contest jurisdiction.
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Frankfort
Goebel
Jefferson County
Loutaville
Delice
Bradley
Taylor
du Foe
Deere
Lindsay
Attornson
Anth Goebel
State Election Commission
Morderal Willian
Johnson
Knox
Vaccination Case Draws Americus Court Sentences
In Americus Georgia the Christian Scientists refusing vaccination were sentenced by the mayor's court. EB 7 McMath received 30 days imprisonment and a $15 fine. Five congregants got 15 days each and fines, with authorities to assign the confinement place.
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Amerieue
McMath
Eime
Americus
Christion Scieritista
Supreme Court of the
United States
Methodist Group Plans Two Porto Rico Churches
The general committee on missionary work of the Methodist church decided to organize two new churches in Porto Rico, one at Ponce and one at San Juan. An appeal will be made by the church extension society to fund the construction. The committee appropriated 76.00 for maintenance once built.
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Dundee
Betcourt
Mool River
Wolfe Murray
Pietermaritsture
Long
Royal Artillery
Estcourt
Pietermariinburg
Buller
Kimberlow
Methuen
Orange River
Arranarmente
Kimberley
Toouiy
Aljwoal North
Cape Colony
Dlstriet
H Bloomfontein
Fuller
Kingverley
Natal
Washington
General Committee On Missionary Work
Methodist Church
Porto Rico
Ponce
San Juan
Church Extension Vociety
Comimunaitee
Zulu Chiefs Testify on Boer Threats in British Colony
Advisers from Zulu leaders testify amid rising tensions in the British colony as Boers loot and threaten the local population. The Zulu, angry over attacks, claim the native communities are increasingly insolent in the face of colonial powers.
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London
Adviers
Zululond
Deaths of a Day in New York and Chicago
In New York Rev Robert Dunlap Sprouli D J dies at Freeport aged sixty three from cerebral paralysis. Also in New York Colonel Lawrence Kip dies at his residence at 946 o clock tonight. Chicago reports the death of Lewis Troy superintendent of the sixth division of the US railway mail service from neuralgia of the heart.
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New York
Robert Dunlap Sprouli
D. J
Freeport
L. B
Allegheny
Lawrence Kip
Kip
Chicago
Lewis Troy
United States Railway Mall Service
Insurgents massed near Gerona and L awton as MacArthur advances
Manila dispatch reports about two thousand insurgents concentrating at Gerona above Tar lac while General Mascardo moves west of Angeles. MacArthur pushes supply lines to Tarlac from Bamban with a damaged river engine. A prisoner letter from Desmond of the Signal corps is found at Victoria. Heavy rains hamper operations as MacArthur resumes northward advance from Tarlac toward Boyomong in New Virginia.
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Gerona
Mascardo
Angeles
Lawton
MaocArthur
Manila
MacArthur
Tarlac
Bamban
Ninth Infantry
Howes
Victoria
Third Cavalry
Rosales
Privite Desmond
Siznal Corpa
America
Tetter Fuld
Masaing
Geront
Angelos
Palda
Seventeenth Infantry
Fourth Cavalry
Signal Corps
Boyomong
New Vigaya
Rhynland Arrives Four Days Late from Liverpool
The American Line steamship Rhynland reached Philadelphia from Liverpool with seventy cabin passengers and 11 in steerage. After leaving Queenstown, a storm raged. coal ran low, fires were kept with wool, and seas swept over the vessel yet no damage occurred and no panic ensued among passengers.
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Philadelphia
Liverpool
Sthynland
Queenstown
Geo
Aerolite Reports Fall Near Fulton County Farm
George Smith of Fulton County Pa reports a meteorite fall on his farm. He and his family woke to a hissing noise and thunderlike sound before dawn. A circular freshly plowed patch about one hundred feet in diameter was found in the field near his barn, with a portion of meteor believed buried in the corn field.
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Hancock
Mil
George Smith
Fulton County
O'Vtock
Earthquake Strikes Santiago Cuba Damaging Homes
A 1.15 am tremor in Santiago de Cuba caused many homes to shake and the marine hospital office front to collapse blocking a street. No injuries were reported though locals were greatly frightened by the quake lasting nearly four minutes.
Dwight Ta Mowly Evangelist Stricken With Heart Trouble
Dwight Ta Mowly an evangelist in Kranson City was taken ill with heart trouble and remains under physician care in Norpueid Missouri. Reports from close friends say his condition is critical though his supporters hope he will recover. Doctors emphasize rest and quiet to aid his recovery after days of strenuous public speaking.
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Kranson City
Dwight Ta Mowly
Eielvken
Norpueid
Bhauilier
Schauiter
Mn Moody
Pennsylvania Pensions Report Chronology
Nov. 17 report lists pensions in Pennsylvania and Washington with individuals Orie Ina Conrad Sivotry Biren Wayne among likely claimants and administrators. The fragment notes pension records or disbursement topics across states, with names attached to accounts.
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Washington
Orieina
Conrad Sivotry
Biren
Wayne
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