Boer Advance and Stock Exchange Tension Across Borders
A British and Transvaal aligned update reports Boer advances amid global stock market strain. Dispatches note bar gold movements, frontier warnings, and government actions as British, Dutch, and Australian interests react to border tensions and South African events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bar Gold
Eacee
National Bank
African Republic
Transvalent
Groningen Muaberry
Fendalians Wert
Focrs
Sp Cetendig den Ptaoee Ane
Transvaalee Etop
Gct
Sohantesburo
OCS
Ferreiraine
Toeste
The
Stock Exchange
Abreteria
Luen
Newcastle
London
Newcastha
Natal
Charlestown
Sandaprult
Daily Telegraph
Peace prospects and war fears in London talks
New York dispatch quotes prominent men connected with antistar and other services predicting no hostilities with the Treiseal though reasons are unclear. Optimism stems from Vene sable arbitration and a Campbell-Hannerman conference with possible Liberal unity to oppose any unpatriotic moves if war is declared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tribune
Fem Lundun
Antlstary
Otter
Qinieiry
Walthough
Contersney
Ericeanoen
William Harcourt
Meare Campbell-Hannerman
Balley
Rumor Denied Frontiersmen Seek British Aid in War Crisis
Cape Town intelligence disputes claims of British troops crossing the Vaal frontier near Kimberly. Refugees in Cape Town report violence and fear, while rumors of ships and arms in transit surface. Queen Victoria petition voicing peace and concessions is noted, with Chamberlain and the Imperial government stressing protection for Dutch descent in Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Oot
Cape ‘Town
Kimberly
Cape
Johannes
Pers
Tt Ie
Cape Colony
Orange Free State
Basuios Comimente
Buili
Queen Victoria
Alfred Stirner
Transvaal
Cloa
Ube
Iearn
Pervon
Mr. Chamberlain
Folwens Tephy
Ee Africa
Trumeran
Cape Lune
Aes
Churchill to accompany Buller as South Africa war correspondent
The report notes Lieut. Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill, son of Lord Randolph Churchill, will join Gen. Sir Redvers Buller as official war correspondent for the British forces. Dispatches from The Transvaal and Natal fronts describe Boer outrages on refugees and potential uprisings among Zulus, Matabele, and Basothoe as tensions rise over the border crossing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oranet Free State
Nand
Trans Vaa
Kromstad
Honors for Party Men in Incoming House Chairmanship
Washington report on the next speaker's pending assignments outlines fifty six regular and three joint committees. It notes potential vacancies and expected reappointments, with leaders for accounts traffic banking and currency and other key panels shaping the new House leadership. Interested figures include Henderson, Minor of Sturgeon Bay, McCleary of Minnesota, Hopkins, and Grosvenor in various chair roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Judiciary
Henderson
Cannon
Hitt
Hopkins
Marsh
Zitaj Smith
Warner
Wisconsin
Minor
Sturgeon Bay
Babcock
Thin
McCleary
Payne Iw
Illinois
Hanna-Payne
Merchant Marine Committee
Grosvenor
National Guard Considers Tepeka Reception for Twentieth Kansas
Majoe Anderson of the Commercial club reports a Kansas National Guard letter from Captain Histon of Salina indicating willingness to participate in Topeka reception for the Twentieth Kansas. Troopers request guidance on transport and quarters and seek a central rate if railroads do not offer one cent a mile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Guard
Majoe Anderson
Commercial Club
Kansas National Guard
Tepeki
Twentieth Kansas
Charles F. Histon
Salina Company
Topeka
Sbe
Notice from finance committee on Twentieth Kansas reclisent fund
The finance committee for Twentieth Kansas entertainment announces no one is authorized to solicit donations for any program. The committee directs that one hundred cents of every dollar raised go to the fund for giving the Twentieth Kansas Boys a DE entertainment. Subscriptions should be made only to committee members or designated parties. E. W. Crosby, J. W. Going, J. Warner, D. W. Mulvane, Frank P. MacLennan, Finance Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twentieth Kansas
Twentieth Kanais Boys
WH. Crosby
W. Going
Warner
DW. Mulvane
Frank P. Maclennan
Water Works Case Seeks Prompt Trial In Topeka
City Attorney Bird presses for immediate trial of the water works dispute, arguing the matter is of great importance to Topeka. He notes a proposed continuance tied to Mr. Bred’s convent and says the court should not defer beyond the November term. If the five defendants consent to a November hearing, a continuance may be agreed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bird
State Journal
Bred
Stroitt
Jim Case
Topeka
Water Company
Dewey's Advice and Naval War Plans
Fragmentary text discusses Admiral Dewey and his advice during a wartime period. Mentions Admiral Watson, ships and flotillas, and measures to retain control of the Philippines. References a western tip expo and commercial value of islands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darwin
Ind “Vata Bbe
Pialpotsree
Elould
Wang Ursaie
Atlustic
New York
Adndsoft
Awiltic
Gow
Wixom de
Admiral Watson
Sunny Shige
Eal Watson
United
Philippines
Huery Orders Issued In Philippine Reinforcements
Washington Oct 5 The department prepared to reinforce the Philippines naval forces as advised by Admiral Dewey The plan to send Marktin Mackins and Brooklyn was altered dropping two gunboats The Brooklyn will sail to New York then depart again by week end Nashville to Manila via Suez and Mare Island to proceed to the Philippines Yencers bound for Manus may head via Suez if needed to divert to South Africa
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Yin
Philippines
Dewey
Marktin
Mackins
Brooklyn
Mantis
New Orleans
New York Navy Yard
Hampton Toads
New York
Nashville
San Doroings
Manila
Soest
Pecnes
Marestand
Banecroft
Boston
Navy Department
Manus
Suez Canal
South Africa
United States
Peter the Great triumphs in Transylvania Stakes heats
In Texington Kr Oct 5 Peter the Great won the first heat of the Transylvania Stakes with Kingmond second and Charley Herr third. Time 2:68.3. In the second heat Peter the Great again led with Charley Herr second and Kingmond third, time 2:20.9. Kingmond won the third heat with Charley Herr second and Peter the Great third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter the Great
Kingmond
Texington, Kr
Transylvania
Charlie Herr
Charley Terr
Diabolical Plot Rumors Roil Manila As Evacuations Loom
A Manila report cites a rumor of a plan to burn key government and church buildings and banks. An unconfirmed Dominican-sourced tale says Filipino soldiers in northern provinces should return to farming while U S forces evacuate Dagupan San Fernando and Betanete under guard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Porthern
Accocdanes
Arulaltio
Dagupan
San Permanio
Beteinich Witeh
Guna
United States Warshing
Wyac
Waties
Farrar to Play in Washburn Futures Game
Washburns colored half back Perris will join the team for the Lawrence game against the State University squad. The lineup features Stahl at left end Hughes at tackle White at guard Cell center MeEachton guard Bisop tackle Hanks end Finley quarterback Hughes full back Farrer Gebbert with substitutes Gramley Hitchcock Worsley Stewart. A large Washburn student crowd will travel to Lawrence for the anticipated contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washburn
Tntonda
Perris
Cuore
Kansix City
Sutantuy
Law- Tenow
State University
Folaa
Stahl
Hughes
Tarkbo
White
Quand
Cell
Me Eachton
Cuard
Bisop
Hanks
Finley
Farrer
Gebbert
Tmié Nicks
Gram
Ley
Hitchcock
Worsley
Stewart
Washburn College
Missing Silver Lake boy and bay pony feared lost
Georgy A Armstrong, father of missing Lee Armstrong, reports Lee and his bay pony disappeared from their Silver Lake home. He notified Topeka police but nothing has been seen of the runaway boy or the pony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Lake Bay
Lee Armstrong
Silver Lake
Andlhe Bay
Georgy A. Armstronms
Topeka
Incoherent OCR Note on Parade Leader and Officials
Fragmentary text describes a governor and officials in a parade setting with scattered phrases about decorations, attendance, and street action. Names and contexts are garbled, offering no clear event, date, or outcomes.
Yachts On Race At Sea Amid Close Lead Changes
The ongoing yachts race near Sandy Hook and Long Branch features the Columbia and Shamrock closely matched. Wind shifts from 254 to southeast push both boats east on starboard tack with balloon topsails, spinnakers set, and both crews exchanging leads as the finish nears around Highlands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Life Saving
Point Lookout
Yachta
Long Branch
Sandy Hook
Fimaninis
Columbia
Shamrock Fannet
Shamrock
Ceimubia
Itmilt
Highlands
Talen
Haw Aken
Eastman Lands Oklahoma Appointment as Enid Register
Washington reports D W Eastman of Emporia has been appointed register of the United States land office at Enid Oklahoma. The move surprised local politicians and Topeka reporters though Senator Baker indicated Eastman has the post. Republicans express satisfaction at the selection despite the surprise announcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Washington
D. W. Eastman
Emporia
Hes Tern
Register of the
United States Lant
Enid, Oklahoma
Essman
Atchivon Bank
Senin
Eastiman
Topeka
Baker
Eastman
Enid
Train schedule changes after winter time in Topeka
Winter time changes affect Santa Fe Topeka schedules with eastbound No. 6 arriving 4:40 after November 3 and westbound No. 7 leaving Kansas City at 1:00 and arriving Topeka 12 18, while eastbound No. 4 limited runs Topeka about 2:00 AM Tuesdays Wednesdays Fridays and Sundays. Other trains keep near same times. St Joe service departs 40 minutes later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
Topeka
Kansas City
Hansas City
Hayes
Schoone
Kansin Cley
Lmited
Tonks
St Joe
Atchison
St. Joe
Football at Washburn and Lawrence First Meeting on Gridline
The October 7 1895 notice advertises a single fare round trip by Santa Fe Route to watch the Washburn versus Lawrence football game. Passengers may take a 2 p m train after dinner, view the game, and return for supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KE. U. Vn
Washburn —Lawrence
Senta Fe
Major T J Anderson replies to charges at Flamneau Club
Major T J Anderson defended his senate vote against a bill granting 5 per month to Kansas soldiers in the late war and denied personal opposition to the Populist governor nomination. He rebutted a Kansas City Times interview and defended his role on the reception committee. His remarks drew applause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Anderson
Republicas Rambeas Club
Kansas City
Senate
Kansas
Kansas Boys
Major Anderson
Copperhead Kansas City Times
Anderson
Topeka
Erta Ling
Twentieth Kansas
Senator Householder
Roosevelt
Rough Riders
Trother Householder
House
Hiesing
Philippines
Captain Nichols sells new fod process contracts plant use
Captain Nichols of this city who formerly worked in the United States pension office has perfected a process for the manufacture of fod. It is set for use by European firms and involves Nichols securing interest with the Packtio company at Ranea Cy to install the plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Captain & C
Bestgis
Capt
Nichols
Amour Packtiot Company
Ranea# Cy
Governor accepts resignation of Shawnee district senator
Governor Stanley formally notifies Senator Anderson of his acceptance of Anderson’s resignation as state senator for the Seventeenth district. The letter commends Anderson’s services during the legislature and notes the benefits provided to the district by his efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley
Anderson
Shawnee Eounty
Major Anderson
Aald
Sam
Senate
Near Death's Door In Typhoid Strike Hits Family Narration
A fragmentary report describes multiple Nelson family members struck by typhoid fever with one survivor. The piece notes a long illness, treatment, and uncertain outcomes as details are unclear due to damaged text.
Fire at Woodlawn Avenue Home Damages Structure
A 3 30 AM blaze damaged a two story frame dwelling at 105 Woodlawn Avenue occupied by H C Bowman. A defective flue started the fire. two hand extinguishers and a bucket brigade were used before four fire wagons arrived. The house, owned by Thomas Hicks, was extinguished with minor damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Bowman
Woodlawn Avenue
H. C. Bowman
Thomas Hicks
McKinleys Nephew to Marry in Youngstown
Miss Viola Deetrick and William McKinley Duncan of Cleveland, nephew of President McKinley, plan to marry October 18 at the bride's home in Youngstown, with the President in attendance. The Minnesota regiment departs for home today and aims to arrive for the review by the President, as officers seek commissions in the new volunteer service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Youngstown
Viola Deetrick
William McKinley Duncan
Clveland
President McKinley
Minnesota Regiment
San Prantises
Transports Rio de Janeiro and Sioux Sailed with Army Unit
The Portland Oregon port reports the Thirty fourth United States Volunteers sailing for Manila aboard the Rio de Janeiro and Sioux along with 11 nurses and 60 casuals to be assigned to companies on arrival. Major Robert D. Walsh commands the first battalion on the Sikh while Colonel Edward H. Palmer awaits in Manila to take regimental command. Manila reception includes gifts of delicacies and flowers from the local emergency corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
Rio de Janeiro
Siich
Manila
United States Volunteers
Edward H. Palmer
W. Akibbe
Philippines
Aggressive Tagals Raid Paranaque and Archipelago Actions
Manila reports an insurgent attack on Paranaque followed by rebels setting fires to several buildings. Colonel Daggett repelled the assault and rejected Bacoor support. Reconnaissance toward Santa Ana and Arayat shows insurgent positions. An American private died at Santa Ana.
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Manila
Paranaque
Daggett
Bacoor
Mexico
Fourth Cavalry
Santa Ana
Arayat
Sant Ana
Scott
Edwards
Twenty-ffth Infantry
Magalang
Callamba
Twenty-first Regiment
Guazua
United States
Baltimore
Hacoor
Fred
Watson Ansou Sces
Urandetta
Oran
Orant River
Chicago Hamilton club invites Funston to Twentieth Kansas meeting
Attorney General Gongra receives a letter from the Hamilton club of Chicago stating that representatives will attend the reception to the Twentieth Kansas and extend a personal invitation to Gen. Funston for the club's annual meeting. The club is a prominent Republican group in Illinois and plans to draw speakers from among the United States’ top figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gongra Pas
Hamilton Club
Chicago
Ols
Kansas
Gen. Funston
Illnois
Funston
United States
Tragic Harpoon Rope Accident Aboard Belugas
In San Francisco on October 5 officers report Oscar Huschenbett, a sailor aboard the Arctic whaler Belugas, was ensnared by a rope tied to a harpoon struck into a whale. He was hurled overboard, struck Mate Nikito, then clung to the stern before the rope was cut. Huschenbett's body was later recovered after the whale was lanced again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Oscar Huschenbett
Arctic
Huschenbett
Notorious robber Jimmy Lege dies in county almshouse
Philadelphia October 5 Jimmy Lege the notorious bed robber died today in the county almshouse aged 62 years. He spent 20 years in prison across several states and was linked to major bank robberies in the city and other towns. One noted heist was in Washington with a roof-trap entry and a booty of $75,000. Naval Constructor Isaak Hanscombe and his loot are mentioned in connection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelpnia
Jimmy Lege
Washington
Naval
Isaak Hanscombe
Logue
Battle With Somalis Near Berbera Reported
Dispatch from Ras Jibatil on Aden shows Irido British troops landing on the Somali coast near Berbera and clashing with forces of Sheik Mohammed Saleh proclaimed mahdi by Hintergand Muslims. The Somalis suffered 87 killed in the fighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Ras Jibatil
Aden
Somaii
Berbera
Gulf of Aden
Sheik Mohammed Saleh
Market Report Cites Nervous Grain Decline and Mixed Receipts
Market report notes a nervous decline in wheat with mixed actions at Liverpool and Duluth plus end of day prices and contracted futures. Corn shows varied opening with modest gains and local receipts described as liberal while hogs and other grains reflect fluctuating activity. Chicago and regional markets are referenced with estimated hog receipts and price markers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duluth
Market Letters Describe Wheat and Cattle Trends
Liverpool wheat prices advance while corn weakens as shipments and export demand influence New York Market. Cattle and fat hog notes show price movements. reports indicate steady to rising values in some regions and cautious demand in others.
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Liverpool
Landen
Natal
New York
London
Loremoey
York
Howe
Duluth
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J. Rey
Ata
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