War in Africa Looms as Boers Yet Stand Fast
The article notes a British war in Africa with the Boers and burghers of the Orange Free State declaring war on England. It argues the conflict will be long and costly, England’s victory likely, and warns a failure would threaten India and Queen Victoria's dominions, stressing prestige as the motive force.
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Africa
Orange Free State
England
Ormantaed Armiea
South Africa
Queen Victoria
India
Attempts on Otis stir unrest among troops in Manila
Richard Robinson, a Cartinaville veteran, reports that General Otis is unpopular with his men. He says shots were fired at Otis through a window, with sentries bolstered afterward. Robinson claims Lawton is regarded as the soldiers’ idol and criticizes Otis for failing to quell the insurrection.
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Carlinsville
Richard Robinson
Cartinaville
Manila
Co. K
Sixteenth
United States Infantry
Robinson
Robason
Otis
Ote
Lawton
Philippines
Money Lending Tricksters to Be Called to a Rigid Account
New York October 13 The Stock Exchange will investigate Wall Street call money rate manipulation and may suspend or expel members if proof shows false interest through fictitious transactions. Reports accuse bear lenders of tying up millions, paying high rates while funds remain in banks, and banks manipulating statements to appear stringent.
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New York
The
Stock Exchange
Wall Street
St. Boston
Philadelphia
St. Paul
Joans
Big Four railway operators seek wage terms in dispute
Cincinnati Oct. 12 General Manager Schaaft refuses group talks and will confer only with individuals. Operators committee declines the suggestion and plans to decide jointly. They are inclined to refer wage adjustment requests to the Federated Board of Railway Employes. Over 5 of the 575 Big Four operators belong to the Order of Railway Telegraphers.
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Cincinnati
Schaaft
Federated Board of Railway
Big Four
Order of Railway Telegraphera
Wisconsin postmasters urged to back Ohio campaign fund
Milwaukee Wis Oct 11 Wisconsin postmasters have been asked to subscribe to a campaign fund to defeat the Ohio Democracy and vindicate McKinleyism and Hanna rule. Postmasters received a circular from the Ohio Republican finance committee urging liberal subscriptions to the Ohio campaign fund.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
Ohio Democracy
McKinleyiem
Mark Hanna
Ohio
Finance Committee
Ohio Republican State Executive Committee
Olumbue
Bride and Groom Shot at Wedding Supper Near St Louis
Frank Walker and his bride were slain by Charles Rankin who appeared at a window and killed both with a shotgun at James Cook's home nine miles east of St Louis. Rankin's body was found nearby. He had been rejected by Mrs Walker after marrying another. A Cook child was injured by stray shot.
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ST. Louis
Frank Walker
Charles Rankin
James Cook
Here
Watter
Rankin
Walker
Cook
Scattering
Transport Thomas near ready for Philippine voyage
Washington October 12 Cecl Bird of the quartermaster general confirms the transport Thomas will be completed by November first. The shipyard strike in Philadelphia does not delay its conversion to a model troopship for a volunteer regiment bound for the Philippines via the Suez Canal.
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Washington
DD. C
Cecl
Bird
Quartermaster General’s Office
Cramps
Philadelphia
Thomas
Philippines
Berwice
Stes Canal
Ber
Free Passage for Chinese Across Texas Border
Report of Chinese nationals slipping from Mexico into Texas and being deported from Laredo under U S exclusion laws. Two more crossed the bridge without certificates and were sent home at government expense. Officials suspect Mexico Chinese residents exploit the exclusion act to obtain free transport back to China.
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Fort Worth
Tes
Texas
Mexico
Laredo
Foster
San Fran Francisco
United States
Jin
Frost Pinches Grapes Hit Seneca Belt
Thousands of tons of unpicked grapes in the Seneca belt were ruined by frost last night. One vineyard alone lost 16 tons, affecting the berry crop for Philadelphia markets.
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Farmer
N. Y
Seneca Belt
Philadelphia
Columbia Shamrock race canceled amid fog and light wind
Sandy Hook New Jersey line reports the Columbia Shamrock race is declared off for today due to fog and lack of wind.
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Sandy Hook
N. Y
First Football Game Opens Season at YMCA Park
The University of Washington meets Port Townsend in the season opener at YMCA Park tomorrow afternoon. Port Townsend is known for a tough line of pigskin chasers while UW Varsity players, though raw in places, are in good shape and expected to show a strong exhibition.
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Y. M C. A. Park
U. of W
Port Townsend
Seattle High School
Third Avenue Theater
West Superior Telegram
Thre Ety
Yon Yonson
Ines
Donaldson Ts
Bia
Filinta
Third Avenue
Thie City
Unitarian Church Welcomes New Pastor At Informal Reception
Members of the Unitarian church at Seventh avenue and Union streets host an informal reception for Rev. W. J. Simonds tonight. The gathering serves as a simple meeting between the pastor and church members.
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Unitarian Church
Seventh Avenue
Union Streets
W. J. Simonds
Rear Admiral Schleys Friends Again Voice Their Complaints
Washington October 18 The Brooklyn cruiser may be reassigned to the South Atlantic stirring naval comment. Schley sought her for his flagship and the president supposedly promised to appoint him to the berth if it did not harm public interests. Doubts arise whether Dewey recommended Brooklyn for the Philippines and Crowninshield opposed moving ships. If Brooklyn goes to the Philippines Schley would have only Chicago Montgomery and Wilmington with Chicago needing overhaul delaying his flagship ride into December.
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Washington, D. C
Brooklyn
Admiral Schley
South Atlantic
Schley
Dewey
Philippines
Schrey
Ttio
Crownmahleid
North Atlantic
Chicago
Montgomery
Wilmington
Kansas attorney James Clark convicted as accessory to murder
Hutchinson Kansas reports James Clark a prominent attorney was found guilty of being an accessory in W C Boyd's murder from May last year after a five week trial. Harry Postlethwait confessed the murder and Clark allegedly advised and supplied the weapon. The verdict followed testimony from Postlethwaits mother and brother.
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Hutchinson
Kan
James Clark
W. C. Boyd
Harry Postlethwait
Postlethwait
The Necro Narrowly Escapes Lynching in Mayaville
In Mayaville Kentucky on October 12 a mob tried to hang Will Ross the man accused of murdering Mrs Lashbrook. Cooler heads intervened and the lynching did not occur. Coleman says Ross is not implicated in his confession and is believed innocent of knowledge of the crime.
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Mayavilile
Will Ross
Dick Coleman
Lashbrook
Coleman
Mistake Will Happen at Seattle Theatre Two Nights
The attraction at the Seattle theater features a clever clean comedy about secret marriages and a play within a play. Actors Tom Genowin and Dorothy Mayland engage a moneyed backer while Groom and maid mutual discoveries unfold across three acts.
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Seattle
Tom Genowin
Allain
Mr. Munter-Chase
Dorothy Mayland
Hunter-Chase
Fach
Jacob Litt
Charities Dickson
Puliie
Recruiting Finished for Philippines Regiments
Washington reports the tank for the twelve new regiments of the Philippines is nearly full with all but the Forty-ninth Ceplor ed needing under 600 men.
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Washington
Philippines
Embroidery Edge Finishing Reminders From London Text
Sewing guidance stresses firm edges and consistent treatment for neat results. Advice covers dampening before cutting Never use oversized flowers on delicate pieces and emphasize natural tints and clean knots The note also mentions London consuming 140000 tons of imported meat annually.
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London
Better Stock Inspection and Low Down on Pianos Now
A local dealer invites customers to inspect stock and reserve a piano with a small down payment for 30 days. They claim wholesale prices are open for inspection and promise about $10 profit per piano, warning selection and current prices may not last.
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Schoder Snyder
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Larson
Necro
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the Daily Star
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Beattle Theater
Sa’e
Holden & Wilson Furniture Cs
Informeda
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New York Jewely Co
Piko
Henny Coryell
Tarp Avenue Theater
Hi Leh Lemwet
Jolly Prince
Ob Manmakera
Herbert L. Flint
Grace Marion Flint
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Fite and Webster
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Bowe
Malin
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Chas, Dickson
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RAND
Wagner's
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Edward Shields
Lagelles Kapeeze
High School Cadets
Graphophone Records
Winter & Harper
Burke Building
Seattle, Wash
Seattle Transfer CO
Toone Bain
Coe
Steinway
A. B. Chase
Emeerson Pianos
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Pigott & French CO
Washington St
Linotype
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First Seattle Exposition
Armory Hall
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