18 Oct 1899
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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1899
Page
1
An advertorial piece touts Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a cure for nervous exhaustion and the misery of “one life” period in women. It claims the tonic strengthens weak organs, relieves distress, and contains no narcotics, alcohol, or opiates. It also offers a free Medical Adviser and a paid copy of the book via stamps to Buffalo, New York.
Special dispatches from Durban and Pretoria report Boer forces pressing Mafeking and Natal operations. Crude victories claimed near Berkeleywest and Ramathlamba, with Joubert at Newcastle and Cronje directing assaults while Mafeking endures bombardment. Native Barolongs aid defense as rumors of surrender circulate.
In Louisville, Kentucky, Democrats celebrate with a half holiday proclaimed by Mayor Weaver. Bryan, Blackburn, Goebel and other leaders attend a barbecue at the Jockey Club grounds. Bryan urges support for party nominees and a Democratic Senator, highlighting Chicago declarations and party principles. General Otis in Manila reports insurgent Pio Del Pilar offering to sell out and aid Americans for sums of money, with mentions of plans to move against Manila and capture leaders.
Baron Speck Von Sternberg met with the United States embassy as the Samoan Commission achieved an end to its arduous work. Ambassador White stated the Joint Commission restored peace in the islands and removed ill will among Berlin, London and Washington paving the way for durable arrangements by the powers. Negotiations now proceed to secure lasting peace and protect the three nations interests in Samoa.
Victoria B C October 18 The Empress of India after a rough voyage from Yokohama reports a typhoon disabling engine bridge comms and boats. Fears grow for the transport steamer Senator carrying the Fifty first Towa regiment which left Yokohama eight hours earlier and bears large upper works likely to struggle in a gale.
Brief wires report heavy storms and flooding in southern Italy causing widespread damage. Other items note Columbia versus Shamrock race tomorrow with Shamrock remeasured and ballasted, and delegates at an anti imperialist conference resuming organization in Chicago. The Kuss family in Warsaw Indiana is poisoned by cheese leaving eight ill and one dead. Bryan draws a 4000 strong crowd in Harrisburg Kentucky as he speaks on trusts. Merriam's annual department report covers Colorado operations with limited Idaho references. San Mateo battles near Arayat drive the enemy from trenches. Fernwood in Oakland burns worst in memory with $300000 loss. Mrs Lindsay completes 800 mile bicycle run in record time. Voulet and Chanoine of the Sudan expedition are reportedly shot by their own men after charges of cruelty and insubordination.
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