England's Advance in South Africa War News From Mafeking and Glencoe
Reports from London and Durban recount British forces advancing in the South African theater. Messages claim General Cronje captured with 30 others, hundreds killed or wounded at Mafeking, and Maj. Gen. Yule in a tight defensive position near Dundee and Glencoe as Boer forces threaten key towns.
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Pretétia
Mafeking
Cronje
Yule
Daurtwen
PD Daesed
Cains
Ladsnmith
Wilsons
Joy Kook
Selle
London
Showine
Howe
Stewarts White
Natal
Dunder
Giemwoo
Pretoria
Transvaal
Piet Joubert
Laeve Meyer Tas
Did
Campaian
Braeman
Nessenger
Erasmus
Prithath
Daily
Cape Town
Oct. U
Plog Viljoon
Guuge
Orange Free State
Daily Mall
Cecil Rhodes
Kimberley
Free State
Daily Mail
Lenden
Oet
Durban
Bonasen
Baden Powell
Van Dusen Paul Withdraws From South Africa Delegation
Edwin Van Dusen Paul, delegate to represent President Kruger at the international commercial congress, will not participate further. He departs for the Transvaal government on eleven, citing wartime conditions and British power, noting Boer resolve for independence and the likelihood of a bloody conflict ahead.
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Philadelphia
Edwin van Dusen Paul
Kruger
South Afriat
Hritvich
Jado Noel
Weil
Great Britain
Aelf
England
Dr Leyds Skeptical View On Boer War Prospects
A confused report describes Dr Leyds expressing skepticism about British optimism in the Boer War context. He cites uncertain timelines and communications through British channels, noting possible delays and strategic misgivings while implying Boers faced serious setbacks.
Governor appoints Walton to forestry commission post
Harrisburg Oct G Governor Stone today appointed Juin Walton of Johnstown as 4th member of the elite forestry resolution commission. The act requires the health board chairman to sit on the panel, but 41 Cinoff of Lewthurs is no longer a health board member and Mr Fulton was named in his place.
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Harrisburg
Stone
Juin Walton
Johnstown
Forestry Resolution Commission
State Board of Health Hall
Cinoff
Lewthurs
Etate Health Toured
Fulton
Base Ball Meeting Postponed in New York
President H D Quinn has postponed the meeting of the American Base Pall oisporiation from Wednesday Oct 25 to Wednesday Nov 5 in New York City.
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St. Joule
H. D. Quinn Hie
Weimenday
Millreday
New York
Kruger Surrenders as Glencoe Battle Flares
Ottawa reports from Cape Town that President Kruger favors unconditional surrender. The Cape Town dispatch notes the executive council may meet to discuss the move. British forces claim a fresh win at Glencoe with over 400 Boer casualties and hundreds of horses captured while rain slows further attacks.
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Lyndon
Det
Cape Town
Pretoria
Kruger
Executive Council
Hare
Glencoe Camp
Lucas Meyers
Mobilization rumors cloud London era of 1900s
London reports deny foreign plots behind Britain’s large mobilization of land and sea forces. Vienna rumors claim Russia may gain Ceuta or another African naval base with French assent. Other chatter suggests French fleet near the Levant could join the Russian fleet via the Dardanelles, triggering suspicion.
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London
Tt Fa
Great Britain
Vienne
Russia
France
Ceuta
Spain
Levant
Dardanelles
German Sympathy
Berlin letters from 1900 report Col Behiel, a captured Boer raider, sending a message to Emperor William. He asserts German volunteers swear loyalty and protest British actions, hoping German aid will secure freedom and justice and wishing the Emperor’s blessing for loyal soldiers preserving old ties.
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Berlin
Behiel
William
England
Riots in Moravia Prompt Far-Reaching Disorder
Violence erupted in Halleschau Moravia yesterday evening as Anthemeti rioters attacked Jewish houses and shops. Three rioters were killed and several people injured as gendarmes and military moved in to restore order.
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Vienna
Halleschau
Moravia
Mie
Unclear military visit and remarks noted in report
The text records an officer named Lael arriving at a location and planning a two week spend in Nehbishou tomorrow. It mentions retirement and preparation for a trip to Siopouile bitte, praising wind conditions and confidence in colleagues. It also notes Bry hald and a Jove pour in Nebraske with special significance and references a gust heelwied hitting a home state.
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Lael
Olonel
Siopouile Bitte
Heme
Resolutions Back Prohibition Enforcement at Union Meeting
Resolutions adopted at a Union meeting of the Methodist Episcopal church committee applaud the Becrary Lone for supporting prohibition. Present McKinley urged sanction for enforcing the internal law. Mrs. Cibeton Th Wisk of New York was wounded in an incident.
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Tedus
Methodist Episcopal Church
McKinley
Cibeton Th Wisk
New York
Star Pointer Withdrawn From Trek By Owner W White
The Italian horse Star Pointer has been withdrawn from the racecourse by owner W White. Trainer D J Mottwry has been released and Pollyten Wie is set to replace in the surge for the pacing event.
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W. White
D J Mottwry
Anbrew Carnegie Offers Duluth City for Free Library
Through the Evening Herald, Anbrew Carnegie pledges to donate the city of Duluth to establish a free public library building, contingent on the city providing a satisfactory alto.
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Telyth Minn
Evening Herald
Anbrew
Carnegie
Duluth
General Punston Defends Service Against Political Claims
In San Francisco on October 22 General Frederick Punston rejected claims by Kansas politicians that outside influence dictated his regiment’s Manila order or his promotion. He asserted the Kansas unit would have left for Manila regardless and that political letters misrepresent the timeline and outcomes.
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San Francisco
Frederick Punston
Aid
Kansas
Manila
Kanene
Camp Merritt
Phippiaes
San Pranclavo
Manta
Hell's Acre
Dinner to Lipton at Metropolitan Club in New York
An elaborate dinner honored Sir Thomas Lipton at the Metropolitan Club. Commodore Morgan of the New York Yacht Club hosted about fifty prominent yachting figures. Lipton spoke thanking the club for courtesies shown during his ocean voyage.
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New York
Sir Thomas Lipton
Metropolitan Club
Tonah
J. Mercont Morgan
New York Yacht Club
Commodore Mor- Rip
Sir Thomas
Havana Celebrations Mark Third Decade in Independence Movement
A large Havana gathering observed the thirtieth anniversary of the Cuban independence movement. Speakers urged unity among factions, with Colonel Acea predicting U.S. recognition of Cuba’s independence, and Colonel Arango invoking endurance and willingness to sacrifice for liberty. A conference between Cuban National League and Cuban National Party delegates was debated for a timely meeting to advance the cause and revive business activity.
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Havana
Corpoles
University of Havana
Culyine
Acea
Cuba
Washington
Arango
Lague
Tom Sed
Weyler
Senor Gonzalo Peres
Cuban National Party
Cuban National League
Tonleht
General News Briefs From The Morning Times
The morning edition runs major items from South Africa to the Philippines with notes on Kruger, Havana, and the Philippine situation. It includes regional pieces on Northeastern Pennsylvania industry and commerce, local studies, and legal opinions, plus a Swarthmore note on a drought impact and a county roundup.
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South Africa
Kruger
Havana
Venezuelans for Peace reports Caracas arrival of General Casino
Caracas reports General Cipriano Casino, insurgent commander, has entered the city. No trouble occurred and no fear of renewed fighting is felt as people seek peace. A Detroit cable from the navy department notes Castro entered Caricas with enthusiastic reception and quiet conditions nearby, while factional differences await adjustment. Minister Lounis reports Andrade’s flight left the country with succession unresolved and his whereabouts unknown.
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Caracas
Venezuela
Cipriano Casino
Washington
Navy Department
Detroit
la Guayra
Castro
Caricas
Widow's Room Robbed at Savoy Hotel in London
London authorities report a burglary at the Savoy Hotel where Mrs. Stockwell of New York, widow of a jeweler, was staying with a nephew. Jewelry valued around 10 000 and bank notes totaling about 3 060 pounds were taken. Detectives are pursuing leads but no suspects have been named and Mrs. Stockwell remains silent.
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London
Savoy Hotel
Mra
Brockswell
New York
Stockwell
Eass
Revolt in Colombia Reports Reach Washington
Washington learns from United States Consul Gudger in Panama that Colombia faces a general insurrection. Martial law is likely as insurgents seize river steamers, arm them, and burn railroad bridges while the government mobilizes boats and troops. A government commission has arrived.
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United States
Washington
Dot
State Department
Gudger
Panama
Martial Ae
Cartigena
Colonia
Gol
New York Central and Hudson River Railway Meeting
A New York Central and Hudson River Railway board meeting authorized a site purchase valued at $15,000 for a diversion project. The action aims to advance total litigation avoidance and confirms the acquisition details and resulting impact on the company's operations.
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New York
Cot
New York Central
Hydton River
Authority Wisalvin
Richmond Nun Charged With Embezzling at Carnegie Bleed Works
In Richmond Virginia on the Cape of a missing August, Sideln Kelly a non white nun is charged with embezzling at the Carnegie Bleed works in Pypstiuny. He was arrested today in Tavish and is to be taken to Pittyburge for detention Millen. The alleged offence occurred on the 8th of August.
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Richmond
Sideln Kelly
Carnogle
Pypstiuny
Tavis Tie
Masonry rites cited in Washington meeting report
The report notes a gathering in Washington where the Sapien Colibell of the Scottion Hive Masons addressed President McKintey of the White Lentes Tay and conferred the thirty-thief degree on an owner linked to the order.
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Woshington
Sapien Colibell
Scottion Hive
President McKintey
General Miles Arrives in Chicago En Route to Pacific Forts
Major General Nelson A. Miles arrived in Chicago on his way to the Pacific coast for a tour of inspection of frontier fortifications. He is accompanied by Mrs Miles and several aides and will depart tonight for Omaha.
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Pacific Coast
Chicwan
Nelsom A. Miles
Hicgo
Pacific Coset
Omaha
Weir
Offer to Lease the Central Railroad of New Jersey
The World tomorrow reports a rumored ninety nine year lease offer by the Delaware Lackawanna and Western to the Central Railroad of New Jersey. The deal would assume fixed charges and guarantee eleven percent stock. Bank officials claim no comment beyond acknowledging possible talks with First National Bank affiliates.
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Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Morrow
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Central Railroad
Stockhallot
Intercete
First National Bank
Raliroand
W. H. Truesdale
Delaware, Tuckawanna and Western
Delaware
Lackiwanna and
Western
Last Peace Overture Aide Memoire From Angeles
Otis reports a flag of truce from Angeles noting Aguinaldo would send a commission to Manila to arrange the delivery of Spanish prisoners and a patient character issue. He says only actions by Aguinaldo and his accredited officers are recognized, with no further correspondence available.
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Washington
Otis
Nessige
Angeles
Aguinaldo Ito
Manila
Aguinaldo
Inehiefo
Vandalism Hits Newly Erected Monuments in Germanwy
Berlin reports vandalism across Siewes Allee where seven statues of the emperor have noses and turms demolished. Local authorities vow repairs and increased security at the monuments.
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Berlin
Vandalea
Notable Crime Incident Report in Atchison Area
An unclear OCR fragment describes a violent incident near Atchison involving a man killed and a mother wounded. A robber fled into darkness with an accomplice, and police efforts followed. Names and precise locations are obscured in the damaged text.
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Atchison
Kania
Chi
Daniel
Donphon
Washington trip dusts candidate for governor
Wishington Ot reports candidate for governor Ohl visited Washington on Porkonut buaineks and at Columbus tontelit. He declined to dine the campaign but said he was satisfied with the situation. Admiral Dowes was one of McLenn's onslers in the afternoon.
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Wishington
Laan
Ohl
Washington
Porkonut Buaineks
Lowek Ty Columbus Tontelit
Coampilien
McLenn
Admiral Dowes
Nebraskan Weather Pattern Breaks in Unusual Heat Humidity Mix
A fragmentary weather report notes a broken in pattern over Nebraska with a humid air mass advancing from the west. The forecast cites a high humidity level and a heat component influenced by a front near the region, impacting local conditions.
Murder and death by own action at Birmingham
Fragmentary report notes a man in Birmingham Alabama or nearby region committed self harm resulting in death after harming his sleeping wife. The incident involved multiple suspects or witnesses and several children were mentioned in incomplete terms.
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Birmingham
Alt
John Pranklin
O& Miner Rewtding
Dnnekney
Pelefers
Ehok
Jenlouky
Local man kills wife then takes own life in Lilletol
A man from Lilletol Tennessee reportedly killed his young wife and then shot himself. Authorities say there is no chance of recovery for the wife, and the killer is dead or presumed dead.
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Lilletol
Tenn
Aller
Boottmonty
Vig
Dose Oigit
Walker Duvdidann
Hie Younge
Pad
Divink
Eal
Euunnd Ihe Caine
Ungoked Bout Ends Early In Bi Rou Contest
In a short third round match at the Athletice Club, Joe Choynaki defeated Dick Moore after opening at the 40th mark. Tim Uuret served as referee as the bout concluded unexpectedly.
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LodisQct
Joe Choynaki
Dick Moore
Paul
Tankeht
Touls Athletice Club
Tim Uuret
Valeree
Philadelphia and Rendinie firm buys contract for CGR unit
The Philadelphia and Rendinie million today placed a circuit contract with the Ameri Chrod Poti Wie Caimi of CGR for a ceilicurines Hon ft 1 oom over, ta meet a 7,0 oil contractad by the corpny. Within woweel and ty an Indi- Cithini of grout acidity in the contrade.
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Ameri
Workers Strike Near City Over Harsh Work Hours
A local union began a two hour day action, calling out about 200 members employed by several small shops. The protest aims to pressure employers to reduce hours and respond to labor grievances in the city area.
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Pithidiipils
Unclear boxing bout outcome credits Maher after foul
A garbled report notes a boxing match where Peter Maher defeated Dunkhorst in the seventh round after repeated warnings and a foul dispute. The text is unreadable in sections but indicates Maher secured the division win amid controversial refereeing.
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Syraeuse
Byteeuse
Peter Maher
Dunkhorst
Maher
Donkheorst
Ohio
William of Oregon named to Pan American mission post
The appointment of William to lead the Pan American expedition was announced today, with the new role of rector general authorized by the Potent States. The ceremony occurred at the capitation of the sphere of service.
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William T Hucomen
Téesigie de Jrositloy
Potvet
Sbrence
Tie Powiilan Af Alte
Pan Ameren Expeeisionm
Roeienmilin Wien
Willan PO Tord
Oregon
Din Stoco Gmc
Local woman lifted by crowd during chaotic event
A fragment describes a crowded scene where a heavy object or obstacle toppled. Bystanders attempted to assist the injured, with volunteers working to pull victims free as panic spread. Several people were rushed to safety, and one person remained in a precarious condition amid the confusion.
Workers to Strike at Rolling Mill Owned by Iron and Steel Co
A labor dispute in the 1S era reports workers planning a strike at the rolling mill owned by the Republican Iron and Steel Company. If unresolved, men will walk off the job and movement will close the plant, affecting production and local industry.
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Formnaufield
Get
Republican Iron and Steel Company
de Fodan
Military observers detailed to Booth Afficg 9 operations
Washington and military figures have been assigned to a mission to observe and report on operations in the Tranevant region. The Sentinels include Dot Colonel Sumner Milor Btorey and Cape tain Bliow as part of the pro pme detail.
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Washington
Dot
Sumner
Milor Btorey
Apie Gilbey
Capetain Bliow
Booth
Draw Fails to Decide in Brooklyn Bout
At the Mercules Athletic Club in Brooklyn Marty McCur of New York and Joe Cain of Brooklyn fought a %-round draw leaving their bout undecided.
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New York
Mercules Athletic Club
Brooklyn
Tonteht
Marty McCur
Joe Cain
Returned soldiers greeted at the government wharf
Jan Franvinen escorted the transport senator arriving with the Fifty-iirac town regiment as troops marched through the street to the presidio amid enthusiastic scenes. They are expected to be mustered out within about three weeks.
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Jan Franvinen
Filipinos Routed in Frontline Actions Near San Isidro
Washington dispatch reports Captain Guy Howard, assistant quartermaster, killed near Arayat on the Rilo Chand River while insurgents remained active around Calamba and Angeles. General Lawton advances at San Isidro. American detachments rout rebels, suffer minor casualties, and pursue from trenches for miles.
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Lawton
San Isidro
Howard
Washington
Guy Howard
War Department
Otis
Arayat
Mik
Santi Rita
Manila
Colamba
Angeles
Cheatham
Twenty-seventh Infantry
Calamba
Fergus
Helio
Fontient
Americuan
Reef Nemmiand Ing
Theilo Telay
Real rebel leaders analyzed by a democratic politician
Timothey W Coulee lew Tawyer and Dermacratic politician discuss Philippines during Aguinaldo era. They argue insurgent power challenges U S rule while noting American missteps and the potential rise of powerful bands among local forces. They warn abandonment would cost centuries and call for swift suppression and American judiciary. The piece links California Australia and Klondike to the broader context.
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Hostun
Get
Timothy W. Couleelew
Manta
Philippings
Coakley
United States
Withesay
California
Incorporators Named for United States Touring Co in New Jersey
The United States Touring Company Woe Incorporated with capital of $00,000 to pay to Lani leather. Incorporators listed include William ET. Broars ley, Clifford W. Perkins and Kenneth Ky McLaren, all of Jersey City.
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Trenton
Dot
United States
Lani Leather
William ET. Broarsley
Clifford W. Perkins
Kenneth Ky McLaren
Jersey City
Weather Forecast for Pennsylvania Days Ahead
Weather forecast reads fair skies for Tuesday and Wednesday in eastern Pennsylvania. Light winds shift to mostly southerly, with temperatures unspecified.
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Washington
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