British and Boer War Dispatches Trim the Front Lines
Nov 20 reports from New York describe Croker’s voyage to Europe and a flotilla farewell at Hoboken. President Grant delivers a congressional medal of honor to Colonel J Franklin Bell for gallantry near Potac Luzon. Militants in Graf Pan battle and Russell campaigns reveal 1981 losses after naval brigade casualties. Americans debate monopolized cable and looming southern front clashes.
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Croker
New York
Richard Croker
Europe
Hoboken
Wasninaros
J. Franklin Bell
Thirty-sixth Infantry
Potac
Luzon
Taken by the Navy manhandles Mindanao surrender
Navy dispatch notes Admiral Watson reports that Zamboanga city and the province of Zamboanga on Mindanao have surrendered unconditionally to Commander Very. Loyal local chiefs declare allegiance. The event is hailed as a major blow to remaining insurrection in Luzon and a turning point in the Mindanao campaign.
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Wasnixatos
Secretary of the Navy
Long
Watson
Zamboanga
Mindanao
Very
Castine
No Zanboange
Numero
Luzon
Navy Department
Reinimate
Bane
Jolo
Admiral Watson
Filipinos Scatter After War Council In Bayambau
Nov 27 report states Filipino leaders agreed to abandon united resistance and switch to guerrilla methods as General MacArthur reports ambushes and killings across the archipelago. Forces are laid out in Nueva Ecija, Bulacan, Arayat, Angeles, Cavite with large numbers. It notes killings of American-affiliated officials and renewed military activity along rail lines. />
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Vuipinos
Mamita
Bayambau
MacArthur
Aguinaldlo
Pro del Pilar
Garcia
Alexanderino
Concepcion
New Egija Province
Macabolos
Binaca
Pio del Pilar
Malolos
Aquino
Arayat
Mancardo
Angeles
Trias
Cavite
Cabinet Session Focused on Cuba Message for Congress
A cabinet meeting discussed the forthcoming presidential message to Congress with emphasis on Cuba policy. Officials indicated the document is strong, and publication proofs have been circulated. Debates covered civil government in Cuba and the need for a civil governor, though no decision has been made.
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Cuba
Hoot
Wood Talks Of Cuban Situation And Mining Prospects
New York Nov 20 General Leonard Wood governor general of the Santiago province was aboard the transport McPherson arriving at Santiago. He stated he had no knowledge of Sam’s Washington summons beyond an order to report. He noted the vice president’s death and flags at half mast, saying public affairs are improving in Santiago and that employment in public works keeps people content. not seeing widespread destitution since the storms. He spoke of rich mining deposits in Santiago province iron copper and AGGres and predicted yearly development boosts island prosperity. General Wood plans to proceed to Washington at once. Col William Jennings Bryan will spend the season in the West and California after the campaign, renting his Lincoln home and away for at least six months.
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Anutingo
Washngton
New Yorks
Loonfeel Wood
Proyeo
Santingo
McPherson
Santiago
Wood
Washington
Flindeath
Ixcoln
Willian
Bryan Han
California
Mn Kay
Lincoln
Republican Reform Letter Urges Railroads and Trusts Control
A New Hampshire Republican address by William EB Chandlery ex Governor Charles A Bussel and allies urges cooperation to curb railroad power and trusts. It calls for free-pass prohibition, limiting railroad influence, primaries reform, stricter campaign finance rules, and universal antitrust competition to sustain Republican supremacy in state and nation.
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Town
United States
William EB
Chandlery
Charles A. Bussel
New Harmshire
Supreme Court
Treasuries
Cyils
Congress
Payne Favors Change in Republican Representation System
Henry Payne of the Wisconsin Monitor will tell the National Republican Committee in Washington on December 4 about a proposed plan to base representation on last presidential election votes. The change would grant four delegates per state plus one for every 10,000 votes or majority fraction. southern and western states would lose delegates, reducing totals from 124 to 49 in some cases.
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Henry
Payne
Wisconsin Monitor
National Republican Committee
Washington
Alabama
Arkansas
Florida
Georgia
Louisiana
Mississippi
South Carolina
Bryan Will Be Democratic Standard Bearer Says Croker
Richard Croker, sailing for Europe, says William J. Bryan is the next Democratic standard bearer in the fight against trusts and imperialism. Tammany Hall will give Bryan strong support. no running mate chosen yet. Croker notes no truth to tie with Senator Gorman over another candidate. Herman Mack in Erie county says D. B. Hill will back the nominee and platform even if Bryan is the choice.
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Imperialiom and Trusts
New York
Richard Croker
Europe
William J. Bryan
Democratic Party
Mr. Bryan
Tammany Hall
Bryan
Gorman
Hit
Buryaw
Herman Mack
Democratic Teader
Erie County
D. B. Hill
Brian
Chicago
Forces clash near Gras Pan in Boer War action
General Methuen reports that 2,500 Boers faced 8:00 a.m. Saturday advance by the Ninth brigade, mounted corps and naval brigade near Gras Pan, ten miles north of Belmont. Intense fighting left 31 killed and 48 wounded, 500 Boers attacked rear guard, naval brigade praised for gallantry, and heavy losses to both sides.
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Ettien Hing
Cape Town
Prestier Walker
Lancers
Gras Pan
Royal Marines
Light Infantry
North Lancashire Regiment
Disrupted East Africa Cable Sidelines Boer War News
Mowant Nova Loxpon November 8 A fresh interruption in the East African cable service slows news from the war. The war office has not received Lord Methuen's casualty list or the Ninth Lancers location. A German paper claims a naval brigade loss and Lancers capture, while mobilization plans proceed and General Hildyard gains recognition for Beacon Hill.
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Mowant
Loxpon
Sting
Mdwert i Coe
War Office
Lord Methuen
Gras Pan
Ninth Lancers
Daily Mail
Naval Brigade Losses Report from Gras Par Action
dispatch from Admiral Harris Cape Town Nov 26 details casualties at Gras Par action. Killed Commander Ethelston of the Powerful Major Plumbe of the Dons Captain Senor of the Monarch. Wounded Flag Captain Prothero of the Doris severely Lieutenant Jones of the Doris. Other casualties not yet known. Married Frederick Beach and Mrs Charley Havemeyer in New York at Grace Church. Best man William K Vanderbilt. Cadiz report notes bubonic plague scare in Langinal area.
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Powerful
Loxvos
Admiralty
Harris
Cape Town
Gras Par
Ethelston
Plumbe
Senor
Monarch
Prothero
Doris
Jones
Mre. Havemeyer
New Youk
Frederick C. Beach
Charley Havemeyer
Latan Theodore Havemeyer
Grace Chirell
William K. Vinderbilt
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