Sortie at Kimberley Brings British Victory and Losses
British forces under Colonel Scott Turner defeat a Boer force at Kimberley aided by armored trains. Lancashires suffer three killed and twenty one wounded. Boers routed at their entrenchments seven miles north of the town. Commandant Botha among the killed, morale high, relief efforts for Mafeking ongoing.
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Botha
Lancashire Regiment
Hill
Mafeking
Rhodesia
Cape Town
Kimberley
Scott Tornen
MacFarlane
Roera
Scott Turner
Loem
Scott-Turner
Murray
London
Natal
Yule Colonly
Ciencos
Plumer
Pretoria
Timw
Volsraad
Brenkhorat Spruit
Tull Fort
Patrern
Dena Bush
War fears and rail sabotage in Bechuanaland region
Reports claim Khama and Chief Lindiwe loyal to Great Foritain with Bechuanaland at the northwest Transvaal edge. Boer provocation of natives aims to destroy the Bula wayo railway hub and block Rhodesian relief to Mafeking, amid rumors of an armored train near Mafeking. Durban authorities limit refugee handling as spies are arrested. Local Kimberley to Durban updates describe rovers and cane as troops watch frontline shifts.
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Khama
Lindiwe
Great Foritain
Transvaal
Bechuanaland
Bulawayo
Khuma
Plumer
Mafeking
Otto
Kimberley
Mr. Rhodes
Wao- Ten
Marconi wireless tests on the New York and Massachusetts
The U S navy continued Marconi wireless demonstrations aboard the fogship New York and battleship Massachusetts in the North River off Thirty Fourth Street. Six trials showcased speed and accuracy using cave and International Morse codes with messages up to two hundred words. Officers Newton Hil and Biles observed while Admin Farquhar watched with interest.
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New York
Navy Department
Marconi
Massachusetts
North River
Thirtyfourth Street
Mareen Sald
Naval Board
Newton
Hil
Biles
Petes
Bureau of Equipment
Sinnor Marconi
Admin Farquhar
Mason's Resignation Rumor Rocks Politics
Chicago reports claim Senator William Mason may resign before Christmas over foreign policy, to take a high paying legal post with a Chicago headquartered corporation. The plan allegedly shifts power to Governor Tanner and Lieutenant Governor Northcott to position Northcott as the next governor and keep the Tanners in control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Times-Herald
William EE. Mason
Hilnola
Manson
Tanner
Northcott
Mason
Tanners
Pennsylvnia firm to control Cleveland Akron line soon
A definite announcement states the Pennsylvania company will assume full control of the Cleveland Akron and Columbus road on November. H W Byers from the Pittsburg Youngstown and Ashtabula will be the new superintendent with division headquarters at Akron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbine
Pennsylvania Company
Cleveland, Akron and
Columbus Road
H. W. Byers
Pittsburg
Youngstown
Ashtabula
Akron
Arrests Reported Amid Liberal Unrest in Panama
Washington dispatches from General Gudger in Panama say many Liberal suspects are being rounded up in the region. The unrest continues but there have been no open disorders reported so far.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Gudger
Panama
Department
Two executed men hanged for murder near Ivy Station
Irwinton Gap—C C 27 Mack Cannon and another man were hanged today for the murder of William Briscoe near Ivy Station in April last. Both men were colored.
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Irwinton Gap
Mack Cannon
William Briscoe
Ivy
Carl Schurz on the Issues
Prominent German citizens invite Carl Schurz to Cincinnati for a civic talk. Schurz replies from New York Oct 09 declines, warns imperialism and the Philippines threaten U.S. institutions, urges nonpartisan focus over party politics to avert imperial policy. He argues stopping imperialism requires sacrifice and restraint from supporters of both parties.
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Cincinnatii
Carl Schurz
Cincinnati
Philippines
Vour
Iseum
Chicinnati Volksstat Warne Ae
Schurz
Volkeblatt
Ohio
Bootevelt
Rev Morrison Hanged in Vernon Texas
Dallas, Oct 27 Rev L Morrison was hanged at Vernon Texas for wife murder at noon. He spoke from the scaffold to twenty witnesses claiming innocence and that circumstances beyond his control led to his position. His neck broke and death appeared painless as he prayed.
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Dallas
Texas
Rev. l. Morrigan
Vernon
Tam
Morrison
Heather
Anglo-Colombian arbitration court awards Medellin–Maxi river project dispute
Taueanne Switzerland October 27. After two and a half years the Anglo-Colombian arbitral court rules in the Colombia Puncharat case. Colombia's claim of France money is dismissed and the London firm McTauzort Lowther & Co. awarded one million Manos in rewards for the Medelline Maxi river railway work.
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Taueanne
Switzerland
Anglo-Colombin Iater-Arbitratm
Colombia
Puncharat
McTauzort, Lowther & Co
Medelline-Maxgdarlena
France
Weed found guilty of murder in Rhode Island case
Andrew Weed of Narragansett was found guilty by a jury of murdering his wife in a domestic dispute. He faces a life sentence.
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Kingston, RK
Del
Andrew Weeden
Narragancett
Atte
Vanderbilt Will Provisions Largely Match Synopsis
The late Cornelius Vanderbilt's will was filed for probate in New York with provisions largely as described yesterday. It names gifts to his mother and brother, specifies investments in rail and bond securities, and directs annual payments of 2000 pounds to the Society of St John as long as an agreement stands.
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New York
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Chauncey M. Depew
Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr
Senator Depew
William K. Vanderbilt
United States
Society of St. John
Vanderbilt
Praise for the Marine Corps in General Heywood Report
Brigadier General Charles Heywood reports the United States Marine Corps is satisfactory overall but short of officers. The note highlights promotions from enlisted ranks, revised recruit height standards, and funding limits across seven stations. It also cites commendations for actions at Apia Samoa Manila and Cienfuegos, with named individuals receiving medals and honors.
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Heywood
Samoa
Washington
Charles Heywood
United States Marine Corps
Secretary of the Navy
Marine Core
Neywoood
Apia
Michael McNally
Bruno Forrester
Henry Hulbert
Perkins
Manila
Colt
Cleland Davis
Helena
Marine Corps
Howard Buecklow
Thomas Prendergrast
Joseph Melvin
Nashville
Marlehead
Cienfuegos
John H. Quick
Harry McNeal
Brooklyn
J. BR. Cooper
Foreign ministers refuse to recognize Castro regime
Caracas reports that foreign ministers meeting at the American legation decided not to recognize Castro's government without their governments' instructions. President Andrade, signaling from Barbados, orders defense of Pedro Cabello, and cities Coro and Maracaibo reportedly surrendered to General Mastre.
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Caracas
Venezuela
Castro
Andrade
Barbados
Pierta Cabello
Coro
Maracaibo
Mastre
All Quiet in Samoa Says Apia Consul
Washington dispatch reports British commissioner Eliota received a letter from the British consul at Apia dispelling rumors of native agitation. The consul notes unrest at Apia and inland areas but warns how long the uneasy state may last.
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Washington
Eliota
Buiiah
Apia
Atilet
Milwaukee plant fire destroys mill and elevator complex
A blaze engulfed the Wisconsin Ammi ne company plant along with a four story brick corn mill and an elevator, all owned by the same brewing concern. The fire destroyed grain supplies including 67.00 bushels of grain and 0.67 pounds of hominy. In other news a judge sentenced Buck Ejear to two more years after his prior capture and imprisonment in Trenton New Jersey.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin Ammine Company
Other
Buck
Trenton
Buck" Bpear
Bus Ounhonnn
Magistrate report to Premier on Old Hours killed at Mafeking
The magistrate at Veybure lyneeporeline reports to Premier Sohreine in Cape Town that Old Hours were killed at Mafeking. The note records aid measures and the sourceless context of wartime events.
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London
Veybure
Sohreine
Cape Town
Mafeking
Explorer Brother of Polar Aerialist Murmurs On Ocean Return
Evelin Baldwin reports Captain Ernst Andree believes his Arctic balloonist brother may have landed north of the Parry Islands or west of 180 degrees. If still aloft, two years would pass before reaching civilization. He cites buoys found near Iceland and King Charles Land as clues.
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Mobile
Evelin B. Baldwin
Artic
United States Weather Bureau
Washington
Ernst Andree
Sweeden
Point Seronant
Associated Press
Greenwich Meridian
New Fiberia
Taymur
Frange Josef Land
Greenland
Parry Islands
Napgen
Iceland
King Charles Land
Spiterbergen
Pirson
Snowers and Cooler Weather Headlines Across Regions
A morning summary of weather and regional notes highlights snows and cooler conditions. Mentions include Kimberley bottle success and General Young after Filipino rebels. Reports touch on Northeastern Pennsylvania affairs, Cuba issues, and local civic efforts such as county teacher institute plans and round-about county notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Getersl
Kimberley
General Young
Carl Schurz
Andree
Sampson Visit Lights Palmyra With Naval Welcome
Rear Admiral Sampson arrived in Palmyra amid a volley of salutes from Prospect Hill and factory whistles. A parade and reception followed at Pliny T. Loxton's home before a crowded First Presbyterian Church ceremony. An address by Pliny Sexton praised the Admiral and a flag tied to Washington’s capitol was presented, secured by Colonel Pied Clemons of the Palmyra Grand Army.
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Palmyra
W.T. Bampeson
Rochester
Fred
Prospect Hill
Pliny T. Loxton
First Presbyterian Church
Pliny TL Sexton
Fampaon
Bampson
Sampson
Sexton
Link
Washington
Congress
Spain
Pied Clemons
Grand Army of the Republic
Two Texas murderers hanged in Austin and Dallas
In Austin Samuel Wal four and James Davidson, both convicted for the murders of G. W. Fagberg and his wife, faced execution with Wal declaring he would go to heaven. Davidson is set for November 24. In Dallas Walter Ord executed for killing his sweetheart Lucipus Moore at Wano in June 1898, showing no faltering.
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Austin
Texas
Samuel Walfour
G. W. Fagberg
Walrous
James Davidson
Dallas
Walter Ord
Lucipus Moore
Wano
Hedda
Partridge Named Bishop to Japan in Kyoto Move
In St. Joule Missouri on October 21 the Protestant Episcopal church group met behind closed doors to discuss appointing a bishop for Japan. Rev Sydney Partridge was chosen to serve as bishop in Japan with Kyoto as his see and authority over church agents in Asia.
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St. Joule
House of
Steamship Beoteman Inquiry Suspends Captain for Nine Months
A court of inquiry in Quebec and Dot Florida has found Captain Skrimehire of the steamship Beoteman responsible for a dispute. The court suspended him for nine months pending further actions.
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Quebec
Dot
Beoteman
Capitan Skrimehire
Army transport Port Albert reaches Manila with limited mule cargo
Washington reports the army transport Port Albert arriving in Manila at 4S mules, a small load for the voyage. The vessel carried a limited mule cargo, reflecting supply constraints and strategic transport needs during the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Albert
Manila
General Guy V. Henry Dies at New York Home
Distinguished 19th century soldier General Guy V. Henry died at 5 55 am at his Madison Avenue home after ten days of pneumonia. The West Point graduate led cavalry forces in the Indian campaigns, fought at Pocotaligo and in the Black Hills, and served in the Spanish American War where he commanded a brigade of volunteers in Cuba and later became military governor of Puerto Rico.
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New York
Hugadier
Guy V. Henry
Madison Avenue
W. Seton
William Seaton Henry
Daniel D. Tompkins
United States
Guy W. Henry
Fort Smith
Tadlin Territory
West Point
First Artillery
Third Cavalry
Pocotulico River
South Carolina
Cluster
Fla
Leuavenant-Colonet
Petersburg
Cavalry
Arizona
Wyoming
Black
Towrue
Henry Wos
Wounded Knee
Latanes
Seventh Cavalry
Custer
Imade Brighdler Feneral
Cheba
Sentince
Shafter
Santines
Henry
Wenedos
Morro
Torals
Henry Afterwants
Miles
Porta Jiloo
Eland
Teade
Dew Draws In Stingy Broadway Bout Between Connally and Meathuews
At the Broadway Athletic Club in New York tonight the bout between Eydie Connally of Brooklyn and Morty Meathuews of Brooklyn ended in a draw after twenty five rounds. Referee Johnny White called it even, noting a hard fight and both men banged through most of the rounds.
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New York
Oot. T
Broadway Athletic Club
Eydie Connally
Bt. Sohn
S. By
Morty Meathuews
Brooklsn
Johnny White
Chicago Skipwell Triumph in Fifth Round Bout
In a disputed boxing match Chicago challenger defeated Steve O'Donnell in the fifth round of a bout billed as a row bowl. O'Donnell showed a weak defense and suffered a heavy beating as Chovnekl pressed the attack with numerous blows.
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Chicago
Oct
Ine Chopnekd
Steve O'Donnell Tenteht
Chovnekl
O' Donnell
C' Donnell
Major Tyson resigns from Pennsylvania Soldiers Home panel
Major Tyson of West Philadelphia tendered his resignation due to health issues from the Pennsylvania Soldiers' and Sailors' Home committee. Major Richard Cullom of West Philadelphia was appointed to fill the vacancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eric
Pennsylvania Soldiers’ and
Ballors’ Home Committee
Tyson
Richard &. Cullom
West Philadelphia
Boxing double bill from St. Louis ends with decisions and a KO
Steve Finnagin won on points over Casper Leon after twenty five rounds. Kid McCoy knocked out Billy Stifte in the thirteenth round in a bout billed as a W round contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Mediation urged in Transvaal Great Britain dispute
At the meeting of the committee of the second chamber on the foreign budget, a resolution was adopted urging the government to offer to mediate between the Transvaal and Great Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Chamber
Transvaal
Great Britain
No Rest for Insurgents in Philippine Theater
Civil government under General Lawton set up at San Isidro as Mayor Aleinte Ciongales returns. Three American soldiers missing believed captured. U.S. forces under General Young move toward Fanta Flos with mixed units. Reports from Manila describe ongoing insurgent activity, arrests, and naval movements.
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Lawton
San Isidro
Captain Watkins Suspended Over Paris Incident
United States supervising inspector Captain Atarbuck of Kivcum Veddell suspends Captain Frederick H. H. Watkins of the American Ling steam ship Paris for two years after the May 21 grounding near Mangolon off Cornwall. The ruling also suspends Watkins for one month dating from Oct. 2.
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New York
Ccaptain Atarbuck
United States
Kivcum Veddell
Thenicense
Frederick HH. Watkins
Ling Steambhig
Paris
Vestyl
Mangolon
Cornwall
Ineperior
Watkins
Death of a Well Known Author in London
London obituary notes the death of Florence Muarrvat ière and Frances Lean, esteemed writers, announced this morning. The pair were prominent figures in literary circles and recognized for their contributions to contemporary prose. Their passing prompted tributes from colleagues and readers alike.
Pennsylvania Pensions Increase Noted for Abraham V. Williams
Washington October 27 pension officials announce a $14 to $1 increase for Abraham V. Williams of Alford Brusquehanna. The notice lists the beneficiary and amount changes affecting Pennsylvania pension records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Washington
Abraham V. Williams
Alford
Brusquehanna
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