Boers Treat British Captives Humanely at Pretoria Racecourse
Dispatches from Pretoria report Boers treat captured British officers kindly. Eighteenth Hussars prisoners rest at the racecourse grand stand serving as a temporary prison. Casualties claimed at Mafeking and Elandslaagte, with Col Plumer engaging at Rhodes Drift and Dutch forces massing near Ladysmith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorenzo Marques
Pretoria
Cronje
Mafeking
Eighteenth Hussars
Glenese
Blandslaagte
Capetown
Col. Plumer
Rhodesia
Rhodes Drift
Transvaal
Natal
Schiel
Plandslaagte
Koster
Elandsaagte
Lourento Marques
Dannhouse
Dublin Fusiliers
Volunteers Arrival Question Tangles Seattle Events
The executive committee plans the First Washington volunteers reception with a noon meeting at the Boxwell building. Fireworks will light Stewarts plot opposite the Denny hotel and a tugboat will assist editors during the naval parade. A telegram from San Francisco says the Queen sails November 2 at 10 o clock, making Sunday the arrival day in Seattle.
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Washington
Boxwell
Denny Hotel
Denny
Stewart Street
Seattle Press Club
Wateeon
Press and Advertising Committee
San rFancteep
Star
San Francisco
Pacific Coast Steamship Company
Seattiec
Meat Prices Drop In Chicago Market
Prices of meats especially lower grades fell suddenly in Chicago without warning, surprising the meat eating public who expected the beef trust to control prices through the winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Beef Trust
Tide land leases auction at city courthouse
Public lease of tide lands south of the city sold this forenoon at the courthouse with BE Wood as auditor and auctioneer. About 200 lots were leased, terms from one to 30 years, brisk bidding and a larger turnout than expected. A Rattle and B McLean were among the heaviest purchasers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
BE. W. Wood
A. Rattle
McLean
Death Attributed to Vaccination in Geneva Child
The death of John Burns, age nine, in Geneva, following a state health vaccination two weeks ago, is described as caused by the procedure. His arm swelled, blood poisoning developed, and he died after a period of severe suffering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
N. Y
Jonh Burns
State Board of Health
Burglary Conviction for Tony Zurawitch in Hartley Block Theft
Tony Zurawitch, described as a Bohemian dope fiend, was found guilty of burglary in Judge Jacobs' court this forenoon. He stole a suit from W. C. Richards in room 20 Hartley block. jury deliberated about 90 minutes before returning a guilty verdict. He faces sentencing Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony Zurawitch
Jacobs
Zurawitch
W. C. Richards
Hartley Block
New Cup Challenger Named in Irish Designs
New Cup challenger the Hibernian to be built in Belfast by Harland and Wolff. Maj Murtace Jameson MP finances will own her with Watson as designer and Lord Mayor Vierre heading the firm. Jameson is a friend of Lipton.
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New York
Oct
Hibernian
Murtace Jameson
Watson
Shamrock
Belfast
Vierre
Harland & Wolff
Maj
Jameson
Lipton
Wreck on Coast of Norway Claims Unknown Ship
NAMBROS Norway October 4 an unknown vessel was totally wrecked offshore near Vigten island with fears of significant loss of life. Rescue efforts continue as weather allows and authorities await news on survivors and casualties.
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Norway
Nambros
Vigten Island
Ohio Republicans Press Boston Clerks For Campaign Donations
Boston clerks in federal service received invitations from the Ohio state Republican committee seeking voluntary contributions to their campaign fund. Local Republicans express indignation at the Ohio committee action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Federal Service
Ohio State Republican Committee
Carnpalan
Ohio Committee
Big Move in Prospect from Manila Troop Movements
Washington reports war department officials see significance in a planned secret operation for a concerted three-pronged assault on Tarlac. General Lawton attacks from Banledro, Wheaton from Angeles, and Dagupan troops support the plan. Outcome hinges on immediate actions and Philippines theater implications.
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Washington, D. C
War Department
Genetie
Manila
Tarlac
Lawton
Ban Ledrio
Wheaton
Angeles
Dagupan
Philippines
Republicans Split in Ohio
In Cincinnati and Cleveland the Ohio Republican Party shows internal rifts as the race tightens. With a 24 165 vote lead in the last gubernatorial derby, observers expect a nose finish. McLean could edge ahead amid split loyalties between Hamilton and Cuyahoga counties.
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Cincinnati
Oet
Ohio
Nash
Hanna
Tre
Mclean
Hamilton
Cuyahoga
Cleveland
Discussions on Samoa in Washington and London
Washington conversations with Secretary Hay reveal progress toward a final Samoa settlement but no forecast is possible. All three powers agree the Berlin treaty based tripartite rule is untenable and a practical solution is sought. Baron von Sehwertsenstein met with Hay as Samoan affairs were discussed, though discussions were exchanges of views rather than negotiations, with focus shifting to London.
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London
Wyndham
House of Commons
Symons
Glencoe
White
Yule
Ladysmith
Central News
Dundee
Joubert
Toers
Washington
D. C
Baron von Sehwertsenstein
State Department
Hay
Harvest Festival at Trinity Parish Church Tonight
Harvest festival to be celebrated at Trinity Parish church at the corner of eighth avenue and James street in Soclock tonight. Rev. H. H. Gowen, rector, directs a choir of forty voices under Frank R. Armstrong with a rich musical program including organ preludes, hymns by Elvey and Stainer, anthems by Gounod and Bach, and recessional pieces. Seats are free and all are welcome.
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Trinity
Eighth Avenue
James Street
Soclock
H. H. Gowen
Frank R. Armstrong
C.s
G. J. Elvey Peniter
Voy
BJ. Hopkins
J. Stainer
Reed Admitted to New York Bar by Appellate Division
Former House of Representatives speaker Thomas R. K. Reed was admitted to practice in New York on motion of Thomas H. Hubbard. Reed said he became a resident and intends to practice in the state after presenting Maine credentials. Presiding Justice Van Brunt approved the papers and Reed took the oath. Also notes Sir Henry Irving and Miss Terry’s company arriving from London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Thomas RK. Reed
House of Representatives
Supreme Court
Thomas H. Hubbard
Reed
Maine
Justce van Brunt
Teed
Opposition grows to abandoning streets for Northern Pacific depot
Business leaders in Seattle oppose the Northern Pacific plan to abandon cross streets to the waterfront and push a North Seattle depot. They warn it would shift the city’s business center and hurt wholesale and shipping, with figures like George King Capt. Jno Terry and Louie Singerman voicing concern.
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Consolidated Street Railway
Mellen
Beatle
Seattle
Tacoma
George King
King
Capt
Jno
Terry
Northern Pacific
Louie Singerman
Toklas & Singerman
Atresia
Northern Pacific Railway Company
KB. C. Cheasty
Thomas Proeech
Chamber of Commerce
N. PF. Company
King Street
Nominations for Admirals Sampson and Schley debated
Washington reports President McKinley plans to submit shortly new nominations for Admirals Sampson and Schley and other officers in recognition of gallant action. Adjustments would leapfrog several senior rear admirals, with Lampeon and Schley potentially gaining seniority over McNair and Howell, while others contend to block Sampson’s confirmation.
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Washington
D.C
McKinley
Senate
Congress
Sampson
Schley
Schiey
McNair
Howell
Robeson
Howilson
Lampoon
Bchiey
Lampeon
Long
Crown- Inshield
Altief
Bureau of Navigation
Rampoon
Casey
Watson
Farquhar
Remey
Kautz
Kauts
Enormous Holley Steel Plant Proposed at Fairport
Cleveland capitalists led by Charles L. Pack and H. A. Everett plan a 5 million dollar Holley Steel Company with a 400 ton blast furnace at Fairport. The project includes a bar mill and plate mill to produce billets slabs bare and plates on a 1000 acre riverside site. Grand River dredging supports lake vessel access.
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Cleveland
Charles L. Pack
H. A. Everett
Holley Steel Company
Johnson
Lorain
Fairport
Grand River
Actress Blanche Walsh Covers Curtain After Voice Fails
In Baltimore on October 26 the second act of Glemanda ended abruptly as Blanche Walsh lost her voice. A physician came on stage but could not restore her, and the audience was dismissed.
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Baltimore
Blanche Walsh
Altgeld to Head Statewide Campaign Swing for Bryan
Bryan plans a ten day rail tour across Nebraska starting in October with a full statewide push. Ex-Gov Altgeld and Indiana figures join eleven speeches in eastern and northern districts while Republicans import Fairbanks and Burton. Both sides gauge hopes on Lincoln Omaha stops November 4 and 11 as fusion margins narrow since 1896.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sancoln
Nebraska
Bryan
Lincoln
Omaha
John P. Altgeld
Illinoia
Towne
Helen M. Gougar
Indiana
W. Fairbanks
J. B. Burton
Kansas
Thoreton
Metkiejohn
City Rev. Jacobsen Admitted Citizen by Judge Jacobsen
Martin Jacobsen a Norwegian is granted citizenship in forenoon proceedings. Police arrest F Haley suspected in the McNaught robbery with stolen goods and a burglars kit. Saloon men charged with Sunday law violation await jury verdict next Wednesday. Edward Murphy known as Peanut Murphy dies of heart failure. Voter registration reached 2 106 at school election books close. WCTU executive committee meets at First Presbyterian Church with Chicago to set next meeting place. Black diamonds found in Bahia Brazil with largest specimen valued at 20000 and used in boules.
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Edward Murphy
First Presbyterian Church
Chicago
Washington, D. C
Bragilian
Bahia
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M.U
MacCrum
Aston
Tide Land Leases
Samoa
Sir Henry Irving
Mise Terry and Company
N. P
Council
Cross Streets
Northern Pacific Railroad
Lake Washington
Beattie, Lake Shore & Wastern
Woodinville
Mack River Junction
Traffe
Canadian Pacific
Woeodinville
Beattie
Hiack River
Mr. Melien
Uncle Sam
Nen Pacific
City of Destiny
Buch
Sampson and
Altgeld
Will
Martin Jacobsen
Jacobsen
Puget Sound
F. Haley
Wall
Star Paint Co
Pike St
Coon Bros
Mrs. Potts
Brunner & Co. Dralem
Pike Street
Corner Fifth
Calfornia Sweet Wines
Muscatel
Chas
Holcomb
Opticien
Burke
Seattle Cataract CO. Gente
Railroad Avenue
Denny Blaine
Dexter Horton Bank
Standard Tailoring CO
Third Avenue
Queen City Steam Laundry
HE Commercial Importing Co.t
Pete McIntire
Moran Bros. Company Engine and Ship Builders — the and Wood
Barrington
2D Avenue and
Pike At
West
West & Co
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