War in Earnest as Boer Forces Move on South Africa
London reports say Boers have crossed the border before the ultimatum lapse and may strike Ladysmith Dundee and Newcastle. British defenses concentrate at Ladysmith and Dundee while Bechuanaland border districts fear Bechuanaland towns. Milner proclaims wartime powers. consulate closed. conscription urged. natives restless. Britain seeks US consuls to represent interests.
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London
South Africa
Pretoria
Great Britain
Natal
Newcastle
Ladysmith
Dundee
Orange Free State
Gordon Highlanders
Transvaal
Conyngham Green
Cape Town
Cape Colony
Pietermartinzburg
Green
Alfred Milner
Pietermanzburg
Volksrust
Britain
Foreign Office
Washington
United Stats
Lord Roseberry
Glasgow
Montreal
Gallant Kansas Regiment Arrives in San Francisco
The transport from Manila with the Twentieth Kansas and over 400 discharged soldiers was not yet released from quarantine as of this afternoon. General Funston remained aboard with his men awaiting clearance. Weather threatened landing but later cleared, and the Kansas troops landed and marched to the Presidio amid great enthusiasm.
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San Francisco
Manila
Twentieth Kansas Regiment
General Funston
Kansas
Presidio
Washington Troops Entertained Upon Arrival
Washington soldiers arriving on the Pennsylvania are hosted by Washington residents who came to greet the homeward boys. The regiment is split into detachments taking the men to local sights and gatherings around the city. Governor Rogers and staff will join the welcome, with plans to dine the Kansas regiment after landing from the Tartar, timing to follow the Kansans.
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San Francisco
Washington
Pennsylvania
Rogers
Kansas
Washington Regiment
Kansas Regiment
Shiloh's Cough and Consumption Cure Touted
An Eagle Drug Store advert claims Shiloh's Cough and Consumption Cure cures the worst cold or cough with a long standing guarantee. It asserts science proves consumption preventable and neglect worsens personal crisis.
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Shiloh
Eagle Drug Store
Comic Mine Tale Ends With Love and Parting
A Virginia tale recounts a local inn episode where a husband and wife, misidentified as guests, reunite in a humorous reconciliation after a mistaken pursuit. Separately, ore shipments from Eureka and White Pine, mining lawsuits forthcoming, and Copper Queen mine payments mark activity in regional mining.
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Eureka County
White Pine
Cabin
Gold Ledge
Olinghouse Canyon
Copper Queen
Powder River
Idaho
Saloons and gambling houses in Reno count fourteen and six
Reno reports fourteen saloons and six gambling houses. A timber fire rages in Lincoln county near Fioche. Danish Reno residents christened eighteen children at a Lutheran church. The state case against Arnold Maher and Robert McKenzie in Carson stalled after the first jury panel. Nevada volunteers to be honored with a fundraising entertainment in Virginia City. Reno janitors find hose-streams deter lovers on public building steps. Powning estate court empowers sale of realty to cover debts. Western section reports its first snowstorm of the season with several inches on the ground. Salt Lake Tribune notes H Gardiner sues De Lamar Mines Co. for 20000 for injuries from a cave accident on July 17, 1898.
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Carson
Arnold Maher
Robert McKenzie
A and B
Virginia City
Nevada
Reno
Clara A. Powning
Salt Lake Tribune
H. Gardiner
de Lamar Mines Company
Third
Gardiner
Weather Quenches Fires as Santa Cruz Winds Down
Heavy showers in Santa Cruz Cal quench forest fires after two weeks of damaging blazes. General Otis reports Captain Woodbridge Geary of the Thirteenth Infantry died in San Francisco de Malabon from gunshot wounds suffered near Buena Vista. President McKinley and cabinet attend the Blue and Gray reunion in Evansville Indiana and depart for the north. Navy dispatch from Commander Hemphill at Detroit Puerto Cabello confirms collapse of hopes for Venezuela talks and signals possible decisive battle ahead.
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Santa Cruz
Cal
Otis
War Department
Woodbridge Geary
Thirtenth Infantry
San Francisco de Malabon
Buena Vista
McKinley
Evansville
Ind
Navy Department
Hemphill
Detroit
Puerto Cabello
Venezula
New Hat Lot Arrives at Capital Restaurant on Bridge Street
Just arrived at the Capital Restaurant on Bridge Street a fresh assortment of fancy trimmed and walking hats. Call early to secure praise worthy chatee octiitf.
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Capital
Bridge Street
Chatee
Local and Personal Notes Arrivals and Storm Disruptions
Charles Kemler of Paradise and C L Franks of Reno are registered. G W Adkins and T Smith from Elko. George E Allen from San Francisco arrived yesterday. A heavy storm knocks wires east of Ogden. J H Ashdown and A F Beauchamp returned from Denio where they prospected. Mrs Lillian M Hollister arrives from Reno to lecture at Armory hall with free admission.
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Ogden
J. H. Ashdown
A. F. Beauchamp
Denio
Lillian M. Hollister
The
Order of the Ladies of the Maccabees
Arived
Reno
Armory Hall
Schwan's Column Engages Filipinos Near Malabon
In San Francisco de Malabon on October 11 Schwan's column encountered hidden insurgents in trenches south ward. Rebels resisted but were driven back two miles amid heavy fighting leaving many Filipino dead. American losses: one officer and seven enlisted men wounded. Altar Society Meeting announced for October 12 at Lafayette hotel at 3 P M.
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San Francisco DE Malabon
Schwan
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Health and Clarity
Advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla for restoring strength nerves appetite and health after overreaching. Claims include improved digestion and a clear brain for businessmen and women, plus Hood's Pills curing sick headache and indigestion.
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Hood
Hall's Catarrh Cure sales claim affidavit 1886
Frank J. Cheney of Toledo sworn as senior partner of F J Cheney & Co. promises one hundred dollars for each uncured catarrh case by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A W Gleason records the oath dated December 6 1886. The firm advertises internal remedy and testimonials and notes Hall's Pills sold for 75 cents.
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State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
A. D
A. W. Gleason
Ohio
Local Clergyman Credits Remedy After Cholera Attack
The Rev. W. B. Costley of Stockbridge Ga. reports surviving a cholera morbus attack while serving Ellenwood. He credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy for immediate relief. Sold by W A Brown. Also notices hats and dressmaking at the Capital Restaurant on Bridge Street.
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W. B. Costley
Stockpridge
Ellenwood
State
W. A. Brown
Richards the Photographer Arrives in Winnemucca
Richards the Photographer arrived on No. 2 from Wells where he has stayed two months. He will stay in Winnemucca for one week or ten days before traveling to California. Call before October 3 to secure photos. he leaves October 4. He employs Mr. Handley, a leading Sacramento photographer, and guarantees first class work.
Cantor of San Francisco to visit Winnemucca millinery
Finest Millinery Cantor the leader milliner of San Francisco will be in Winnemucca this month with a full line of fall and winter millinery and an assortment of silk waists skirts etc. Ladies will find it to their advantage to wait for her and get the benefit of a selection from the latest styles.
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Cantor
San Francisco
Winnemucca
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Continent
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Clark
Arizona
Virginia Report
Blank
Union Street
Quirk
Mr. Jones
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Mr Blank
Sevral
Taylor Mining Company
Douglas County
de Lamar
Lincoln County
Salt Lake
Harqua Hala
United Verde
Senior Clark
Montana
de Lamar Company
Fioche
Charles Kemler
Paradise
C. L. Franks of
Lafayette
G. W. Adkins
Willow Point
T. Smith
Elko
George E. Allen
Altar Society
Lafayette Hotel
J. W. Guessford
A. Seeliger
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