Bombardment Reports From Kimberley Mafeking Show Boer Pressure
British report says Cape Town dispatches describe heavy shelling at Mafeking and Ladysmith with Boer forces closing in. Details note bombardments easing, losses on both sides, and cautious optimism for future attacks as commanders debate timing and strength before any major strike.
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Bevel le
Wwe
Nadal
Oronje Nas
Patty Leo
Che Wall Tenet Boer
Gilda
Pimarente
Africa
Cane Town
Amie
Laks
Roberts
Tinting
White
Joubert
War era dispatch from Mafeking unsettled by conflicts
A battered private message from Mafeking describes a cheerfully provisioned garrison and hints at tribal feuds and rivalries. The fragile picture suggests potential shifts if a Basut word spreads, with references to notable chiefs and half‑brothers amid ongoing tension in the region.
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Ladysmith
Inez
Benn
Miny
Jonathan
Joel
Tue
Jonethan
Lerettied
Hayward Dying As Nebraska Senator Lies Ill in City
Omaha dispatch reports Senator Hayward near death in Nebraska City amid critical illness. Physicians confer, warnings of possible apoplexy, governor to appoint successor if death occurs. Hayward’s condition worsened after overwork with dangerous blood fullness, doctors say.
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Omaha
Nebraska City
Maynard
Bridges
Witifur
Aijoreesor
Tt Is University
Poynter
Allen
Hayward
Congress
Anil
Fire destroys store and hotel at St Joseph
A morning blaze in St Joseph destroyed Cyrus Leland’s store and the adjacent hotel, with the post office building burned and property losses estimated around $50,000. Leland reported the fire from Provost and rushed to assist, while neighbors aided in saving other structures.
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St. Joseph
Ros. Kate
Here
Cyrus Leland
Saatherber
Joseph Fy
Leland
Osrus Leland
Dr. Leland
Uw Funk
Patriotic Outburst Marks Queen Victoria Visit
Rest Nov 1k reports Queen Victoria opening the Clifton Home, with a grand patriotic display. The ceremony featured imperial standards, heraldic designs, and garlands as thirty teams welcomed visitors to Habitel. Royals and duchies were escorted by local detachments amid a lively crowd.
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Victoria
Clifton
Habitel
Nuewn
Christian of
Schleawle
New Bank Started in Wall Street
The Domestic Exchange National Bank opened on Wall Street with capital of 200,080 to float a preceding house, aiming to issue notes and expedite checks for outgoing town funds. It reports deposits of 4,544,220 and a capital of 74. The bank plans to operate on sound banking principles and to support tract companies, notably Province Recharge, by offering new services and replacing old practices.
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New York
Domestic Exchange National Bank
Wall Street
Neeane Tai
Wbaig
Meteorite Light Streaks Over Webster City Area
A large meteor was observed near Webster City, Inva, on Nov. 15. It created a hole about six feet wide and remained seething and steaming, making exact size difficult to gauge.
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Webster City
Inva
Here
Weather and supply notes in early Chicago Manila briefing
Weather indications show generally fall conditions tonight and Thursday with variable winds across Kansas and Midwest. General Wee lus orders 75 000 additional emergency rations for the army in the Philippines as part of ongoing supply efforts.
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Chicago
Kansas
Washinster
Weelus
Philippines
Baltimore Plans Selloff of Western Maryland Railroad Stock
Baltimore faces a possible sale of 4,000 Western Maryland Railway shares to a New York syndicate. City officials say a trunk line to Chicago could be built, with a proposed $455,000 purchase to settle debts and raise value. Details emerged from finance committee talks and mayoral statements about a foreclosed equity plan tied to the road’s future.
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Baltimore
Maryland
New York
Dec Hayes
Romer Railroad Company
Baltimore & Chevaltpaid
Chicaro i
Maryland Railrad
Pennsyivania
Baltimery
Atlantic
Dairy Meeting Opens In Three Day Kansas Dairy Association
The Kansas Dairy Association holds its annual meeting at Shel on Wednesday, lasting three days. The program includes lectures, prize competitions for butter cakers, and discussions on milk quality, sanitation, and state dairy regulations, with a prize fund and speakers from dairy-related organizations.
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Kansas
Gisner
Katie Reed
Hele
Etute Agricultural Cylices
Miste
Casualty List From the Philippines War Report
A deteriorated casualty list from the Philippines affecting multiple service members. Names such as James Wright K. Birtwenth Infants and Ernest appear, with injuries and statuses noted in a November sequence. The fragmentary text includes battle actions, regimental identifiers, and reference to the Seventh Infantry. The document preserves grim details of troops wounded or killed in action and associated attestations.
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Philippines
Washington
Olle
Tolinwinge
Jinmes Wright
K. Birtwenth
Turner
Cuat
Mereur
Hewtittal
Thirit-siled Mniaex
Cavweit
Feerbert Kl
Meryi
Piu
Aruinter
Eaward A. Hurih
M. Teer
Hendersons appoint Dabuane DowS November 7 Congressman Bender
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Henderson appointing Dabuane DowS and Congressman Bender with references to a private secretary to Speaker Rewl and to new congressional elections involving Pat Asher Alisds. The text is garbled with names and roles unclear.
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Henderson
Dabuane
Dows
Conersssman Bender
Annem
Tikes
Hickards of Waterls
Iown
Arum T. Alienwie
Rewl
Congress
Pat Asher Alisds
NEW TELEGRAPH COMPANY Will Meet and Organize Soon
New York Nov 11 The Telephone Telegraph and Cable company of America plans a meeting to organize its board by inviting and electing directors as soon as twenty one stockholders take up shares. Expected attendees include Arto Dolan Elkins Plint Jenkins and others from New York Philadelphia and San Francisco. Officials aim to spread stock evenly across wired territory.
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New York
Telephone, Telegraph & Cable Company of America
John Jacob Arto
Thomas Dolan
Willam Elkins
Charles 3. Plint
Feants M. Jenkins
W. H. Gelshenean
Martii Maroney
Emerson McMillan
Frank ‘Tiford
Pal Widener
Philadelphia
Charles 5. Adams
Oakes Ames
J.T. Holbrook
Theoore Stone
W. H. Croker
San Fra
WHI Gaaliy
Ite
General Funstons Party Leaves for Kansas City
General Funston and Mrs Funston depart Topeka via the Santa Fe for Kansas City to meet connections to Denver. The group includes Capt. W S Watson and Lieut Burton J Mitchel with details of their travel and meetings with friends and editors. Mrs Funston expresses pleasure with Kansas and the state.
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Capt. Watson
General Funston
Olesd
Mtaden
Mir. Gleedt
Pupston
Vilephanar Mysses Thas Nak
Prietlrs
Harry Griffin
Hubing Hie Wateh Azid
Chéorrdtan
Fellows A Candidate for County Commissioner
Ex mayor C A Fellows announces candidacy to succeed TP Rod Beta Whase term expires next year. Fellows, known for a brilli ant record as mayor of Topeka, had considered staying out of politics but friends urged him to run. He aims to apply his county administration experience while remaining active in public service.
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C. A. Fellows
Pellows
Wueinene Mir
Hunts
Train wreck near Kansan City injures tramps and blocks line
A through freight train on the St Louis and San Francisco railroad derailed near Kansan City this morning. Three tramps are reported to be seriously injured or killed as wreckage scattered across the tracks. The crash was heard five miles away and wreck crews rushed to the scene.
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Kansan City
Trom Vista
Mia Atys
St Louis & Sen Francisco
Eight Under Orders Sail for the Philippines
San Francisco reports ships under orders to depart, with transports Senator and par et palla7-Bini set to sail for the Philippines within a week. The St Mail and City of Puella await orders, while Glia and Sadling plan Monday departures and Husreck, Duke of Pits may follow. Only four transports will remain in harbor: Daine Westoch, Piintsiure, Warren, and Wyeneld.
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San Francisco
Vol
Ifantey
Puella
Duke of Pits
Wolix
Daine Westoch
Piintsiure
Warren
Wyeneld
No Meteors Botan Earthquake Lima Peru
The fragment describes an earthquake in Lima Peru and a later note about Carnegie's offer to Tucson involving funding for a public library. It mentions public reaction and ongoing urban concerns. Andrew Car Nesie is cited as the writer of the related letter proposing funds.
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Lima
Peru
Soy
Galveston
Tex
Pueteszial
Lim
Callas
Carnegis
Tucson
Arc
Andrew Car Nesie
Pittichk
Arizoe
Diucson Aum
Fudd
Mr Frey Resigns as Santa Fe General Manager
Mr. J M Frey resigns as general manager of the Atchison Topeka Santa Fe effective January 1. Vice President Sarr to succeed him. friction with Mr Barr noted but no formal reason given. Frey’s railroading career traced from Ohio Mississippi to Missouri Pacific and Santa Fe leadership. family health left Topeka for Albuquerque.
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Santa Fe
Sarr
Mr. Frey
J. J. Frey
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Feria
Topeka
Frey
J. M. Barr
Third View
The
Don
Rossington
Peck
Wade
Frer
Air
Stobinson
California
Prey
Ami
United States
Railrond
Topeks
Frey Keeps Plans Quiet Amid Santa Fe Shakeup
The article reports on Frey denying intent to quit his rail role amid a rumored shift in Santa Fe leadership. It notes questions over whether his resignation would be voluntary, outlines possible succession paths, and recalls Frey’s career from Tupelo to Topeka with the Santa Fe, including remarks on his disciplined, precise management during a recent labor dispute.
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Barr
Frey
Bares
Alvenime Third
Bore
Santa Fe
Prey
Tupelo
Cline
McCroy
Shaku Fe Hin
George Ht. Peck
Southern California
Afr Wade
Air
W. H. Rosington
Thiscity
California
Topeka
Peck
Ee Aera Ieine
Eae Roma
Southern
Insurgent Attack Fails in Peru Campaign
Col Ore of the insurgent forces made an attack on Pisen in the Dims department but was utterly defeated, losing rifles, mules, and ammunition. Lost his mules near Lima, Peru, via Galveston. News arrives with latest dispatches on the revolution and its setbacks.
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Lima
Peru
Galveston
Ore
Pisen
Department
Dims
Wallace Seeks Congress Amid Turbulent Local Race
Wallace, a candidate in the Seventh district race, declares strong optimism about prospects and vows to run for Congress if the people support him. He negates opposition led by rival Long and criticizes opponents while detailing support networks in Chester and Wellington as he presses for the primary.
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WM Wallace
Iveriah
Chester 1
Peralitin
Wallace
Linige
Fay Vhanoew
Lung
Ste
Ufradd
Wallin
Bullen
Che Lame
Mort Atbaueh
Andy Tieharite
Gutnure
Ar Wallner
de Crisaste
Wellington
Chester
Loong
Seivharde
Wasshington
Pimlion
Eumenenelanal Distriet
Seecort
Richarie
Bernini
Bie
Reese
Mie Long
United Filttew
Netia
Tor
Mr Long
Bilards
Mir Wallade
Athos le
Atbadah
Sr Altansh
Sugar War To End In New York Nev 1
Fragmentary text describes a sugar trade dispute and a proposed reform or settlement. It references Wall Street reports about clashes among major companies and a general move toward change. Ambiguous phrases about alliances and plans appear, with no clear date or outcome.
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New York
Nev
Soine Wall Steel
Cairns
Plague on Board In Austro Hungarian Steamer
Fragmentary report from Trieste dated November 1 describes the Austrian steamer Bernice sailing from beyond Cape Verde on November 5. The captain reports three attacks and a bad outcome aboard the ship.
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Trieste
Ligud Stearcher Bernice
Antes
Mperte
Cape Verde
I Munds
Hed Onde
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Mafeking
Cape Town
Prytorii
Lantysilth
Heney
Kbnbertis
Fétmer
Magalapte
Titz-Crimace
Shelboif
Stiellepnien
Nebraska
Troy
Bristol
Western Maryland Railroad
TOA N. ¥. Syndicate
That City
Manhattan
NEW Telegraph Company
Gen. Finston
Fellows
George R. Peck
Southwest
Leon Mountain
Missouri Pacific
Texas
St. Loulis
Bffe de Des Maren
East Line
Tin
Gil
Ura
Chester I. Long
Kingman Man
Mr. Longs
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