Boers Capture British Hussars in South Africa
Long dispatches report heavy Boer gains with 597 British casualties, 18 officers killed, and multiple prisoners. General White notes advancing lines near Ladybrand and Kimberley as Canadian troops mobilize to the front.
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Reitfontein
Generaal White
London
War Office
Richteenth Heassire
Motter
Grewille
Potlowk Dovatel
Waelteweit
Lonsdale
Liennomat
Clarvies
Short
Brenda
Lucifrith
Dundee
Dunder
Royenty
Husslars
Dunden
Dublin Pusileers
Fror Beltfontein
White
War Office Yeatisday
THE BURGHERS' ARMY
A despatch cites Dr Leyde claiming Boer forces exceed 100000 in the field with contingents from Natal, Rhodesia, and Europe. It notes French Swiss and Italians participating, and comments on Jewish communities in the context of the wartime report.
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London
Leyde
Transvaal
Europe
Cape Town Reports Ladysmith Battle And Casualties
A Cape Town dispatch dated October 9 reports another Ladysmith engagement with the Rov attack repulsed. British casualties fixed at four killed and seven wounded, all ranks. The dispatch likely refers to the previous day’s action near Ladysmith noted by General White.
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London
Cape Town
Ladysmith
White
British Loss Yesterday in Ladysmith Fight
General White reports from Bletfontein dated October 24 that twelve British soldiers were killed and eighty nine wounded with five missing in the Ladysmith engagement. Casualties centered on the Manchester regiment.
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Ladysmith
London
White
War Office
Bletfontein
Moucesteshire
Hussars Reach Ladysmith After Glencoe Pursuit
A Ladysmith dispatch dated October reports the Fighteenth Hussars who pursued Moors after Glencoe have arrived at Ladysmith. The troopers fought their way through but lost three horses.
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London
Ladysmith
Fighteenth Hussars
Glencoe
General Symons Wounded At Glencoe Battle
Cape Town reports from Natal that General Symons has had the bullet removed from his wound. He is stated to be cheerful and doing well after being struck down while leading his troops at the battle of Glencow.
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Cape Town
Natal
Symone
Glencow
Pension Certificate Changes Across Counties
Fragmentary record lists individuals such as George Kiehola Milton I and Nelson Shoagler Ulster Bradford with increases from 89 to 1 and 84 to fe. Andrew O Tyler Mottrage Suquehanna shows 7 to 17 dollars. Milvin V Lirrabon Juckson Busquehanna and Roselthia Baker Coron dale 8 appear in a garbled Washington district notice of original, additional, and widow certificates.
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Washington
Likely next Amelia Cup challenger named
The Evening Post suggests Major Eustiece Jameson as the probable next challenger for the Amelia Cup. He is a close ally of Sir Thomas Sipien and observed the races between Shamrock and Columbia.
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New York
the Evening Post
Eustiece Jameson
Thomas Sipien
Shamrock
Columbia
Fire destroys Rubbey Cement works in Philadelphia
Fire today devastated the Rubbey Cement works of Robert H. Foerderer in the northeastern Philadelphia section. The blaze caused unknown origin damage and burned seven hunting dogs valued at ten dollars each belonging to Foerderer.
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Philadelphia
Rubbey Cement Works
Robert H. Poerderer
Foerderer
Steamship Arrivals, New York October List
Steamship arrivals show ships docking in New York with voyages from Liverpool Bremen Antwerp and others. Vessels named Teutonic Majestic and Oreanic include calls to New York and Southampton with accompanying ports.
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New York
Teutonic Liverpool
Lahr
Bremen
Balled
Southampton
Kensington
Antwerp
Majestic
Liverpool
Bouthampton
Bt Paul
Oreanic
Neathaml Guard to Hold Regular Annual Inspection
In a notice from headquarters tonight the Neathaml Guard announces its regular annual inspection will occur during November December and January. The order outlines the inspection period and authority for the procedure.
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Warrisberg
Neathaml Guuard
Secretaries Deny Telegram Suppression Amid Chamberlain Rift
In Parliament on Oct 25 during the appropriation bill debate Liberal James Dalziel accused Joseph Chamberlain of suppressing telegrams to influence treaty talks with President Kluger. Chamberlain denied receiving or suppressing messages and said he refused to meet Montague White, while Speaker Gully ruled such references out of order.
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London
House of Commons
James H. Dalzter
Kirkcaldy
Kluger
Joseph Chamberlain
Cecil Rhodes
Michael Davitt Resigns Over Boer War Stand
London October Michael Davitt Nationalist MP for South Mayo resigns his seat as a protest against the Boer War. He denounces the Jingo press and calls the war the greatest crime of the century. He would not back the war for home rule or Irish reform and seeks relief from attendance in the house after five years of effort for Ireland.
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London
Michael Davitt
South Mayo
Davitt
Ireland
Transports to Sail Today From San Francisco
Five United Bragies transports are to leave San Francisco today. The Olympia and Pennsylvania head to Portland Oregon to embark the Fortieth regiment and two companies of the Thirty-ninth regiment stationed on the Willamette. The Tartar Newport and Marinese follow to sea bound for Manila.
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San Francisco
United Bragies
Olympia
Pennsylvania
Porthind
Ore
Fortieth
Thirty-ninth Regiment
Willamette
Tartar
Newport
Manila
Recall of RL Wildman as Hong Kong consul general
Oregonian reports recall of RL Wildman United States consul general at Hong Kong is imminent for cause linked to his prominence in Aguinaldo affairs. Potential successor Dr Edward Bedloe formerly consul at Canton and recently summoned to Washington.
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Portland, Or
Oregonian Bays
RL Wildman
United States
Hong Kong
Aguinalto
Wilman
Edward Bedloe
Canton
Washington
Montreal Troops En Route to Durban From Quebec
The Montreal Transvaal company departed for Quebec at seven this morning. About 100 persons and fifty militiamen in uniform gathered at the station to bid them farewell. They will camp in Quebec and join the regiment for Durban on Tuesday.
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Quebec
Seat of War
Maynard
Armory T
Montreal
Montreal Transvaal Company
Durban
Spanish War Claims Filed by Cuban Vessel Owners
Judge James W. Jacke held a hearing in the U S circuit court on claims by Cuban owners of four vessels captured by U S men of war off the Cuban coast during the Spanish American War. The schooners Piereno Matilde and Tres Hermanos and the sloop Sofia were condemned and sold after no claim was filed, with owners now asserting neutrals status and protection under wartime rules. The judge will submit findings to the secretary of state.
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New York
James W. Jacke
United States Circuit Court
Southern District of Florida
Piereno
Matilde
Tres Hermanos
Sofia
Locke
Secretary of State
Roosevelt in Maryland Campaign Swing Through State
Governor Roosevelt of New York concluded a day of rapid travel and rallying across Maryland. He spoke in Piedmont and multiple towns before addressing a large crowd in Frederick, criticizing Maryland Democrats on silver coinage and endorsing administration policy in the Philippines while urging order as a path to liberty and prosperity.
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Frederick
Toosevelt
New York
City Opera House
Admiral Schley
Francie Scott Key
Barbara Fritchie
Rowevelt
Piedmont
W. Va
Lowndes
United States
McComas
Geo. K. Gaither
Geo. A. Pearce
John C. Roose
Rough Tiders
Opera House
Baltimore
Maryland
Lonnconling
Ocean
Froatburg
Cumberland
South Cumberland
Willameport
Higerstown
Keedaville
Brunswick
Roosevelt
Democratic Party of
Philippines
Dewey
Pardons Board Reviews Lancaster Case in Harrisburg Meeting
The Harrisburg pardons board held a session with many cases for consideration though few involved special litera. Principal case concerned Joseph Brownaweleer of Lancaster county who in 1804 was fined and imprisoned for burglary and felonious assault. Evidence tied him to the Byvard gang, though a co defendant later claimed responsibility. Brownsweles’ parents attended, and an executive session was scheduled for tomorrow to decide on today’s matters.
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Harrisburg
Get. S
Pardana
Josiph Brownaweleer
Lancaster County
Eastern
Brownkwelger
Buxvard Gums
Lancaster
Lebanon
Abe Hussar
Jad
Brownsweles
Elen
Montreal Bank Reopens After Three Month Suspension
The Bonque Jacqies Cartion, which suspended business, will reopen tomorrow as banks of Canada allow a three month pause. Depositors with about 1.1 million dollars were urged not to withdraw for a year while examiners review the bank’s fate.
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Montreal
Banks of
Canada
Havana passengers held for observation at Hoffman's Island
Thirty one passengers aboard the Wardine steamer Havana, arriving from Havana, were sent to Hoffman's Island for observation. They are to be released tomorrow at noon. General Firzhugh Lee and Mrs. Ludlow, wife of General Lindlow, governor of Havana, are among those detained.
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New York
Oct. S
Havana
Hoffman's Island
Firzhugh Lee
Ludlow
Lindlow
New Plant Line Ship J B Plant Launched in Jacksonville
The Plant Jine steamship J. B. Plant was launched at Merritt Stevens shipyards in Jacksonville yesterday. Named by Alma Helen Wood Osborne, the vessel measures about 22 feet overall and 3 feet beam with a capacity noted. It features Corlits engines of 4 horsepower and is touted as stronger than the Grand Duchess, slated for mail and passenger service between Tampa and Manatee with service to begin in November.
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Jacksonville
Fun
Jine Steamship
J. B
Merritt-Estevens
Tampa
Mansteo
Shipboard Return Of Shamrock Designer Amid Strain
New York reports that Sir Thomas Lipton’s party and the designer of the Shamrock, William Fife Jr., arrived in America aboard a steamer after a rough voyage. They were carried in a carriage and placed in a litter for transfer.
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New York
Thomas Ldpton
William Fite, Jr
America
In & Carriage
Postmaster Appointments Listed for Fourth Class Offices
A 19th century notice outlines appointees for fourth class post offices in multiple towns including Craft Indiana county and Center county. Names listed include J. A. Doty Elk Enoch Loulgren Ivaren Mele Ceylon Bwilt Noth Pike county Albert Bimonson Wingate and J. M. Harnish in Wingate Center county.
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Washington
t—Postmanters
Pegineyt Vanis
Indiana County
J. A. Doty
Dahemm
Elk
Enoch Loulgren
Ivaren
Mele
Ceylon
Revolution news reaches Ponce aboard Caracue steamer
Reports from Porto Rico indicate a revolt in Yemenuela with ex President Andrade and his staff aboard the Steamer Caracue. The vessel departed Lagueyuor for New York via Bail auan and Ponce, Porto Rico.
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Ponce
Island
Porto Rico
Oot
Newa
Yemenuela
Tnal
Andrade
Lagueyuor
New York
Bailauan
Governor Shaw Discusses Volunteers at League Club
In San Francisco on October 1 Governor I M Shaw spoke at an informal Union League Club reception before leaving for home. He argued that all regiments should be led by trained officers, with colonels superseded by lieutenant colonels in volunteering scenarios and the president authorized to appoint capable West Point trained regimental commanders.
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San Francisco
I. M. Shaw
Lown
Union League
Shaw
Gunkee
Rome
Joficer
West Point
New Jersey Honors Sampson with State Sword
Governor Voorhees presents a sword to Admiral Sampson in Trenton in a ceremony attended by nearly all naval officers connected to SAS at Santiago. President McKinley Secretary Long and Admiral Dewey send regret letters. The event includes remarks praising Sampson and a reception after a salute incident.
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Santiago
Admiral Schley
President McKinley
Dewey
Secretary Long
Trenton
N. J
Sampson Telay
Voorhees
New Jersey
Assembly
House of Representatives
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Banthien Harbor
Carvera
Lampoon
Henner
Walter Enstish
Garfield
Sons of Veterans
Himrgnson
Robley
Evans
Higginsor
McKinley
Navy Long
Pen Yy
President McKiniey
Voorhees Vital
Fugitive Returns to Philadelphia on Forgery Charge
Herbert, once with the Commonwealth Tithe and Trust, was brought back from Washington after three years fugitive. He faces a $1,000 forgery indictment for obtaining money by forging a certificate. The governor reportedly declined to intervene, and Herbert, now bailed, is with his wife and children.
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Philadelphhia
Herbert
Trouble in Arizona sparks call for Army aid at Naco
The Secretary of War received a telegram from Governor Murphy reporting trouble on the Arizona border at Naco between American cowboys and Mexican officers. He urges sending a company from Fort Munro to Naco to quell the unrest while civil authorities try to maintain order.
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Washington
Hungarian Mine Strike Shuts Milnemville Work in Progress
Hungarian joiners at the Milnemville operation owned by A B Von Weekle protested when a worker deemed incompetent was moved from the mines to stripping. About seven men joined the strike as the miners union demands his reinstatement to the previous role.
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Kinsiton
Onl
Milnemville Enuity
A. B. von Weekle & i
Nui
Deaths of a Day in Montreal
Montreal reports the death of Hon. Pero Mitchell a noted figure described as a founder of Chadian federation and a former minister of marine and fisheries.
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Montreal
Pero Mitchell
The
Fathers of
Marine and Falleries
Weather and scattered local notices from Florence area
Weather today is described as fair and warmer. Local items include charges against Chamberlain for precipitating war, reports on military actions, and various regional notes such as court proceedings, golf preliminaries, autumn weddings, and local society mentions in Flo rence area.
President Proclaims Thanksgiving Observance in Nation
President William McKinley issues a proclamation designating the thirtieth of November as a day of Thanksgiving for the United States and newly acquired islands. The document praises abundant crops, national prosperity, restored peace with Cuba, industrial recovery, and a call for prayer, charity, and church observances across the continent and overseas.
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Brent Postilonee
Chiameter
Cuba
Barto Rte
Slater
Aewltt
Generis
Luter
Willam McKinles
William Me Bkinley
Fast Time at Bethlehem Feature Races
Bethlehem Oct. Fast time dominates card led by Prince Albert who ages to horse show. Exhibition quarter in seconds marks a new world record for a ta mile track with three races won in straight heats. Crowe defeats Glen Alpine in a half mile match while Prince A beats others in the 215 mixed $4200 purse event.
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Oet. S
Prince Albert
Norrow
Theo
Worm
Arotle
Hister Nettle
Crowe
Glen Alpine
Prince A. Beattine
Richmond Delegation Invites President to Torpedo Boat Launch
A Richmond Virginia delegation urged the president to attend the launch of the torpedo boat Rehubriok on Oct 1. The president declined but will depart Oct 21 morning with Secretary Lane Attorney General Grimes and Secretary Gauge, arriving in Richmond for ceremonies and returning the same evening.
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Woshington
Geb
Richmond
Wron
Lane
Grimes
Robutly
Gauge
Tim
Pittsburg Passes to New Owner as Ball Club Sale Looms
In Poteburg reports say the Pittsburgh use ball club will pass from owner Bo Howe of W. Ho Waiting. An option on the club expires tomorrow and current owners expect to sell the option. exact figures have not been made public.
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Poteburg
Pittsburg
Bohowe
W. Ho
Backove
Hentz Case Dismissed Over Insufficient Cause
New York October news notes Henry Hentz's $225,000 commission suit against Henry O. Havemyer for aiding in forming the sugar trust was dismissed for lack of cause. The decision ends the action without proceeding to trial.
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New York
Cot. S
Henry Hentz
Henry O. Havemyer
Sugar Trust
Chamberlain Replies To Irish Critics Over War Policy
Chamberlain defends government stance against Irish radicals and Davitt. He says opposition stems from enmity to England and warns Kruger of consequences, comparing to Spanish American war. Redmond counters with Transvaal critique as Chamberlain insists on defending British and Irish citizens abroad.
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England
Davitt
Transvaal
Lord Salissury
Sultan
Tom
Ireh
Fingland
Chamberlain
Mr. Chinmberlain
Spain
William Redmond
Rast Clare
Mr. Chamberlain
United States
Admiral Dewey's Rhode Island avenue home deed handed over
Assi stant Secretary Vanierup and Treasurer Roberts formalized the Dewey home grant as Mr Fitch, owner, presented the deed to the Treasury. Purchase price about 50000 dollars. Subscriptions were received including 1000 from Brooklyn and 275 from Western Union Telegraph Company.
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Washington, Ct
Rhode Island Avenue
Admiral Dewey
Brooklyn
Western Union Telegraph Company
Kellogg Wins Steinecke Prize at Princeton
President Patton announced that Fuivin Henry Wellomg of Lander, India, won the Bruinecke prize for 41000. the award is given to select sophomore contestants every three years. Five hundred Mollorn weekly declare the chief suncomniut contestant during three successive years.
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Kellogg
Princeton
M. 1
Oct. S
Patton
Fuivin Henry Wellomg
Lander
India
Bruinecke Prine
Mourning widower ends life after wife’s death
Haston Pennsylvania reports a 62 year old man, Moter and Michler, who deeply mourned his wife for ten weeks and then hanged himself from a rafter in a stable. Authorities note the couple shared a nearly inseparable union and that the loss drove the man to a fatal act.
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Haston
Moter & Alichler
Michler
Bolivia elects Panda as president in surprise succession
In a sudden move, Panda wins the Bolivian presidency succeeding Boner Bevero Kernandez Alona as Buenos Ayres reports the political shift. The new leader assumes office amid uncertain times for the nation.
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Buenos Ayres
Panda
Bolivia
Boner Bevero Kernandez Alona
Weather forecast for Warrington reads Friday winds
Forecast for Thursday in Eastern Pennsylvania calls for fair weather with southerly to southwesterly winds. Friday is expected to bring similar conditions with light to moderate wind shifts and mild temperatures.
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Warrington
Thursdey
Pennsylvania
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