Ultimatum of the Boers demands war or arbitration
Pretoria dispatch outlines four Boer demands to Britain in the ultimatum signed by OW Reitz. Britain must respond by 5 p m tomorrow or face possible war. London reports show massive public demonstration as Australian troops march through the city.
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South Africa
England
London
Boors
Laing's Neck
Vape
Transvaal
Great Britain
OW. Reitz
South African Republic
London convention notes threaten diplomatic action over South African franchise
The article discusses Britain's stance on the London Convention XIV rights for the Outlander population in the South African Republic. It notes potential diplomatic representations if rights are violated and outlines powers limited to the South African government and Volkraad. It warns of possible war after a note signaling proposals and highlights Mafeking defenses and Boer advances toward Laing's Neck and Dundee.
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London
Lemion
Pretoria
Jiet Bean
Conyngham Goetne
Trénecinl
South Africa
Bloemfontein
Bowr
Duke of Oven
Council of
Winketers
Howe Provident Kroger
Acrete
South
Ely
Wit
South African Republic
Volkeraad
Thie
Indiepitalie
Thik
England
Reniy
Kruger
Peddy
Coynel
MwMent
Sre
Mafeking
Maden Powell
Dundee
Laing
Glencoe
Troops Ordered to Ladysmith from India
A Durban despatch reports the Gordon Highlanders and other troops arriving from India have been ordered to Ladysmith. The document notes a seized mine document was released after officials believed Transvaal mines might be plugged.
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Gordon Highlanders
India
Ladysmith
London
Durban
Natal
Transvaal
Stopping Ammunition Intercepting German Liner Kammer
A British action shows the cruiser Philomel intercepting the German liner Kammer loaded with ammunition. The maneuver aims to prevent future ammunition deliveries to the enemy and demonstrates Britain will act to halt such shipments.
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Philomel
Kammler
Lartiden
Ueton
Ryllieh
Clase
Gawiph
Southampton
Great Britain
British acquisition of Delagoa Bay and surrounding territory
London reports a formal announcement at a special session that Delagoa Bay and adjacent East Africa territory are ceded to Great Britain. The principal payment is stated as £5,000,000, with a total consideration of £8,000,000.
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London
W—fe
Delegoa Way
Woerritory
Prue Gtioe
East Africa
Great Britain
Free State Railways Under Strain After Employee Resignations
A dispatch from Bloemfontein reports difficulties in operating the Free State railway system due to a wave of resignations. Grange Free State authorities seek replacement engineers from the Transvaal to restore operations.
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London
Rhowmfontein
Change Free State
Grange Free State
Trapevaal
Chicago Parade Dwindles as City Girds for Next
A late parade in Chicago drew a scant crowd, hindered by weather and business interests. The event appeared short and with few floats, ceasing within less than an hour.
Washington gets new arrivals as health improves
Chairman homes of the national Democratic committees and Mrs. Jones arrived in Washington. The Senator's health has improved and in a few days Senator Jones plans to leave for Arkansas to rest at home, making active campaign participation in the fall unlikely.
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Washington
Homes
National Democratic
Jones
Arkansae
Convicted Former Assistant Cashier Pleads Guilty
Concord N H March today the former assistant cashier of the Co chene National Bank of Dover pleaded guilty to embezzling 450 dollars from the bank. He was sentenced to two years in jail.
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Concord
Mough
Cochene National Bank of
Dover
Yellow fever cases rise with one death reported
On October 1 in Key Woeat there were four new cases of yellow fever and one death. Weather trends show a slight cooling as the fever declines slowly.
McKinley Visits Chicago with Large Welcoming Events
President McKinley arrives in Chicago touring the Press club reception and GA R veterans tribute before a banquet by the Commercial Club. He delivers remarks praising American industry and foresees strong domestic and international trade, then departs for a special train to continue his schedule.
President McKinley Address at Chicago Bricklayers Hall
President McKinley visits Chicago for a Commercial Club banquet and Labor Department address. He is greeted by George P. Cubbing and a Bricklayers Union committee amid cheers, praising his support for fair wages, education, and national unity while urging workers to avoid class conflict.
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Chicago
Wee Men's Athletic Club
McKinley
Presa Club
Hay
Hitchcock
Wilson
Dr. Winn
R. Harper
L. W. Noyes
Charles Truax
Lafayette McWilliams
Gordon
Pres Club
Whd
Hairly
Mia McKinley
Misa Barber
G. Alr. Memorial Hall
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Alse
Mekhinler
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Department
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Bricklayers' Hall
George P. Cubbing
Bricklayers’ Uniow
Cubbins
Labor
Coheers
United States
Pennsylvania Women’s Christian Temperance Union Holds 25th Convention
Philadelphia October convention closes after dispute over Bulletin editor publisher roles. Executive committee fails to resolve, resignation accepted, banner awards given for temperance work and homefront activities, Catherine Day Hatke leads as associate editor and publisher.
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Philadelphia
Get
Pennsylvania Women's Christian Temperance Union
Priletin
Preeshdeyat Chambore
Mie
A. M. Holvey
Catherine Day Hatek
West Philadelphia Union
The
Bulletin
Warren County
Oroey
Lehigh County
Aliens to be allowed as shareholders in Japanese mining firms
The Japanese government plans to permit foreigners to hold shares and participate as partners in mining companies in the next session. Current law forbids foreign ownership, but the new bill would remove this restriction. Trade and urban development concerns rise after fires in Yokohama Toyama and Hakodate destroyed about 11 000 houses. A Chinese plume of turmoil includes plague coffins seized near New Chwang and diplomatic tensions with Pekin.
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Toyama
Hakodate
New Chwang
China
San Francisco
Foretanere
Japan
Hyokolate
Yokotama
Shanghai
Pekin
Tauing-i-Yamen
New Chwarig
Aso
Weather and Local Notes in Morning Digest
A fragmented morning bulletin lists showers and weather hints alongside scattered local items. It mentions regional updates from Transvaal and Philippines coverage, Chicago business activity, and various society notices.
Philadelphia Cricketers Face British Eleven In Difficult Drawn Match
October play in Philadelphia saw the local team struggle against Prince Manji tevnchi's English XI. Early gains for the visitors were followed by a stubborn reply from Philadelphia, but treacherous conditions and rapid wickets left the score at 15 for 7 at one point.
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Manjitevnchi
Hnglieh
Libodd
Becal
Petting Brown
Raves
Te Hay
Pesan
Uet Anil Llewellin
Jane
New York Port Development Convened By State Business Leaders
About 200 delegates from New York cities gathered in Mew York to discuss statewide progress and port development. Gr Waldo Smith chaired the opening, urging the formation of business sentiment to guide legislation next winter. David McClure of New York spoke on forest preservation for industry and production.
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Mew
N.Y. Get
New York
Waldo Smith
Smith
David McClue
Denver firm alleges freight rate discrimination before commission
George J. Kindel of Multis Manufacturer in Denver contests that Denver faced discrimination in freight rates. He claims that Denver was treated unfairly by the commission, with freight charges driven high, harming local industry and causing city disruption.
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Washington
George J. Kindel
Ao Multis
Denver
Cul
Lidteiind Commission
Todas
Elty
Elaborate Ganquet Honors Postmaster General Smith
An elaborate banquet was given in Chicago on October 10 in honor of Postmaster General Charles Emory Smith. The event drew many guests and included addresses by Mr. Smith and other officials, celebrating his leadership.
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Chicago
Admiral Dewey Arrives Home in Vermont at Shelburne
Admiral Dewey reached Shelburne Vermont on a special train and stayed at Dr. Seward Webb’s Shelburne Farms residence. Bonfires and electric lights lit the mountains signaling the admiral’s presence as he prepared to visit Montpelier.
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Shelbire
Admiral Dewey
Lart
Green Mountains
Vermont
Thewey
Seward Webb
Shelburne Farms
Montpelier
Dr. Webb
Gerry
Party committee backs platform at Democratic convention
The executive committee of the party endorsed the platform adopted at the Democratic convention. George F. Washburn, chairman, states the platform expands on guiding principles and urges party members to vote for candidates who stand on it.
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Horton
Pie People's Smarty Haw
George F. Washburn
Wrecks on the Reading Cause Train Tur Nine
Foggy night on the Philadelphia andReading railway reports three wrecks. Two freight wrecks occurred at New Ringgold and Sheridan, and a third near Lebanon involved a passenger train ramming into the rear of a freight train. Passengers were shaken up.
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Oct. d
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New Ringgold
Bheridan
Lebanon
Paseengersa
Former New Hampshire official sentenced for misusing town funds
Concornd New Hampshire district official sentenced to a year and a half in Manchester and fined for converting town police funds to personal use. The case involves a former pointmaster in Hill Wie and reflects a misuse of municipal funds.
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Concornd
N. H
Fou
Hill
Wie
Manchester
Movement for shorter hours sparks city meeting
A large Milladelphia gathering organized to press for eight hour workdays. Speakers included Samuel Chinen and J McGuire among others from labor groups and unions. President Gayners urged eight hours as a path to lasting reform. The mood was enthusiastic with calls for action.
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Milladelphia
Witte
Samuel Chinen
American Medoration of Labor
J. McGuire
PD. A. Mayes
Hottl Hiowers of America
William M. Bowie
Hollemnmkers
Aca. Elition
Alfred Catterwall
Carpenters and Joiners
Ssconnell
International Association of Machinist
Oyampe Ships Ward
Gayners
Inquest Demanded Over Death Amid Industrial School Scandal
Trenton officials and Governor Voorhees faced calls for an inquest into the death of Sadie Websman as prosecutors push for an inquiry into alleged charges against Myre Vister and the industrial school board. Public demand and political tension surrounded the case, with officials weighing whether to proceed with formal investigations or hold hearings.
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Trenton
Get
Goverer
Toveret
Oldeet
Daughters of Liberty Hold Meeting Amid Delayed Reports
The Daughters of Liberty meeting in the olive region discussed state council plans and trolley tours for visitors. Officials reported 1445 new members at the latest session, with 1618 benefiting members and honorary mentors noted.
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Maine
Daughters of Silents
Transatlantic Arrivals and City Ship Movements
The message lists multiple ships and routes including Antwerp Rotterdam New York Liverpool and Amsterdam with arrivals and departures described in compact, OCR-like phrasing. It references various ports and vessels and notes transfers between cities such as New York Rotterdam Antwerp Liverpool and Cherbourg with occasional misspellings.
Reunion Opens at Camp Ferracut with McKinley Address
The personal reunion of the Whre and prey started today at Camp Ferracut and will run four days. Tomorrow marks the presidential day when President McKinley and party will attend and he will deliver an address.
Trevnon Get The Continental Automobile Company Incorporated
The Continental Automobile company, capital seventy dollars, was incorporated today. It is empowered to manufacture automobiles. Incorporators are Julius M. Ferguson, Michael F Caffey and Charles B Ponnoyer, all of New York.
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Trevnon
Get
Continental Automobile Company
Julius M. Ferguson
Michael F Caffey
Charles B. Ponnoyer
New York
Record-breaking board track mile run at Brocton fair
Brocton Mase Opt Widdle Mout set new marks on the board track this afternoon. He led the first two miles in just over three minutes, surpassing previous records from one to five miles in the event.
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Brocton, Mase
Widdle
Fee
Reconnaissance actions near Manila with insurgent skirmishes
General Sehwan moves toward Mindoro as Major Bell with 10 scouts engages about 100 insurgents near Malabon and San Fernando de Mindanao. Two rebel officers captured. another armed lieutenant and private taken. Insurgent bands seen north of the lines. hospitals possibly targeted. US troops increase vigilance around Manila.
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Bell
Thirty-Sixth Regiment
United States
Ger
Sehwan
San Franches de Matabon
Leutenant
Fline
Americas
Calcorn
Deneslig
Mariquina
Washington
War Department
Ole
Sehwian
Sante Clan de
Ban Franches de Mindoben
Imus
Young
Eatima
Tomorse
Soldiers Drown in Manila River Tragedy In August
The report details multiple drownings along the Marh yuinn river as U.S. troops fords failed and rafts overturned during August operations near Manila. Private Poole of the Twentyseventh Regiment and Corporal Larson of the Twenty-ninth bravely attempted rescues, with Lt Munplivers and others risking their lives.
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Manila
Her
San Francie
Elon
Weil
Aabritt
Marhyuinn
Imcine
Banka
EL Poole
Tiwettyseiwhile
Third Infantry
Juingue
Thaigh River
Hefone
Regi
Pilar
Claporad Orter Larson
Larson
Safem
Thoie Rocke
T. J. Matheons
Leavenworth
Kan
Twenty-ninth Infantry
Pasig
Weather Forecast for Washington Area
Forecast for Wednesday calls for increasing cloudiness with showers expected Wednesday night and Thursday. Stronger southerly winds from the west are noted as a gusty change in weather.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
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