England's vast mobilization for African service and war fears
London reports Britain preparing a large force to face Moorish and imperial threats with Army and Navy expansion. Three million rounds of small arms ammo ordered. new barracks and ships under construction. Aldershot reserves swarm to train as Major General Thomas Brity-Keney oversees auxiliary forces amid debates on mobilization urgency and political support.
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England
China
Wellington
Waterioo
Laverty
Archine
Uae
Wovi- Wien
Aldershot
RRS Meijon
Alderstiot
Charse
Thomas Brity-Keney
Eenenil
Auxiliary
Dtedvers Buiter
Tracy
Tie Cruth
Buddyard
Kiplows
Jose CA
Atkins
South Africa
Hedvers Hullet
Eriol
Lord Wolseler
Britain
Alexandria
Egypt
Naval
Mabus
Ceret
Wnpleas
Panderine Sony
Gore
Confused 1900 Naval Credit Sparks Surprise in Circles
In naval circles a massive 1790,000 roubles credit has caused astonishment amid beliefs that the Hamdian government aims to dramatically increase Ruaata’s influence. The royal Albert hall church congress evasion and war preparations provoke questions about clerical power in London, while a burning fire ritual fuels tensions. The lord bishop of London and others debate ritual conflicts without reaching conclusions, as different epithets and voices reflect ongoing disputes among ritualists.
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Ruaata
Royal Albert Hall
Londen
Rhaen
Landot
Crefichtos
Nutmeg State burns at sea and sinks near Sands Point
The Nutmeg State steamer, bound from Bridgeport to New York, caught fire at 6 am in the Sound and beached off Sands Point. Most passengers were rescued by the City of Lawrence. three crewmen killed, others missing feared dead. Vessel and freight valued in the hundreds of thousands. loss totals unknown. Survivors transferred to the City of Lawrence as rescue efforts continued.
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New York
Get
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City of Lawrence
Atebele
Bouldering
City of
Lawrence
Rast
Charles Brooke
Sands Pojnt
Lone Island
Suan Jeyne
Rien Tryihe
Svein
I Jayne Waa
Patrick Coffee
Aplier
Alane Viutie
Bridgeport
Sanda Point
Sands Point
Drrooks
Brooks
Samuel Jayne
Wesday
Oller
Patiuck Dopfer
Ares Hiners J. Wile
Philadelphia
Mre
AL Purcell
Sabon
Si Ti Veseel Mais
Noauk
Cont
Fighting Begun Along Transvaal Border Report
Reported fighting extends along the Transvaal border with Natal and British Bechuanaland. Authorities describe clashes spreading across the frontier, signaling escalating tensions in the border region as troops mobilize and civilians brace for further hostilities.
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Transvaal
Mafeking Cut Off as Assault Reports Spread From War Front
Despatches from the South African theater speak of ongoing fighting along Natal and Bechuanaland borders while Mafeking remains cut off by telegraph. Details about the armored train wreck at Kraaipan and Boer fire are incomplete and unconfirmed. Royal attention centers on Buller’s forthcoming command and the Mujuba remembrance as crowds greet the convoy at Waterloo.
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Natal
British Bechuanaland
Cronfex
Mafeking
Kraaipan
Nesbitt
Maribogo
Krauipan
George Stewart White
Orange Free State
Oas
Majuba
London
Bir
Revers
Buller
Diet
South Africa
Waterloo Station
Southampton
Dunattar Castle
Get
Prince of Wales
Duke of
Prince
Inebler
Enthusiasm
Lord Lanetowne
Lord Wolseley
George Wyndham
Unter
Evelyn Wood
Paul Mothutt
Gen. Buller
Woman Golf Champion Defeats Fox for US Title
In Philadelphia on October 14 Miss Underhill defeated Mrs Fox 65 to 48 to win the United States women's golf championship. The tourney concluded with Underhill taking the crown, as Fox fell short in the final rounds. The report notes Vanderbilt family travel details and a transit change near Newport, with uncertain phrasing about a special car transfer.
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Miss Underhill
Mia Fox
Philadelphia
Miew Watterhill
Mrs. Fox
United States
Mites
Underhill
Dewey Arrives in Boston Amid Vast Public Welcome
Admiral Dewey traveled from Northfield Vermont to Boston by special train with his son and Lt Bromtry. Crowds cheered at every station as torpedoes and whistles sounded along the route. In Concord and Lowell, large crowds gathered, and in Boston 85 000 lined the tracks and surrounding streets. Dewey and Gov Rollins were greeted by officials and veterans before an evening visit to the Hotel Touraine and a fireworks display on Boston Common.
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Admiral Dewey
Bromtry
North Held
White River Junction
West
Lebanon
Tuttie
Boston and
Maine
Frank W. Hoskins
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Tuttle
Rollins
New Bampshire
Dartmouth
Hanover
Admiral
Gov. Rollins
Concord
Thads
Diymapia
St. Pauls School
Manchester
Great Amoskeag Corporation
Tallway
Hollins
Lowell
Union Station
Thin City
Quincy
Ticine Market Club
Chamber of Commerce
Boston Common
Farrelly Ridgley Pact Tangles Senate Race
Senator H F P Farrelly claims Congressman Rideby agreed to exit next year and aid Farrelly in exchange for Democratic backing. Ridgley and allies deny the deal while John Breidenthal confirms no enforcement. The dispute pits fusion supporters against each other amid looming consequences.
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H. F P. Farrelly
Rideby
Congress
Farrelly
Friends of
Ridgley
John Breidenthal
Grand Right and Left Of the American Army Through the Insurgent Country
Washington Het 14 The following cablegram from General Otis has been received at the war department Maniia Ot 14 Sehwan s column swung in Imus from Das Marinas yesterday morning camped mt Baccon tant fight had scattered insurgents who probably reunify by detachments in Indang Conditions of rewis prevented further pursuit one hundred twenty five men Thirty seventh volunteers Major Cheetham drove insurgents south and westtard from Laks town of Muntinlupa yesterday marrying several miles retired to Haccor last night by Zapote river road lost three men killed two wounded one missing Schwan s movement very successful tiftered heavy lows on men and property of southern insurgent army He reports Dole casualties st 2 killed and four hundred wounded their stinred supplies festroyed Youns moving from Arayat north and westward yesterday scatter ter insurggenia who retired northweat thin casualties three slightly wounded So hiderable store of grain captured
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Washington
Het
Otis
War Department
Maniia
Sehwan
Imus
Das Marinas
Mt Baccon
Muntinlupa
Zapote River
Arayat
Deaths and Funerals Chronicle Four Local Families
Deaths include Elmer Morris infant son of Mr and Mrs W H Alldaffer of 712 Hancock Street died Friday evening with funeral from Church of the Assumption Sunday at 9 oclock Samuel Myers aged 72 died this morning at 113 Bust Twentieth Street with funeral Sunday at 2 pm from the residence Mrs McCoy mother of John McCoy died this morning at corner of Tenth and Kansas Avenue and the infant son of Mr and Mrs GF buried yesterday at 317 See Street.
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Elmer Morris
W. H Alldaffer
Hancouk Street
Church of the Assumption
O'Ctock
Samuel Myers
Twentieth Street
McCoy
John McCoy
Tenth and
Kansas Avenue
Sere
See Street
McKinley Arrives in Aberdeen Dakotas Visit
President McKinley's special train reached Aberdeen at 8 AM with a large turnout including the First South Dakota volunteers from the Philippines and North Dakota veterans. He addressed First SD and Governor Lee, praising soldierly sacrifice and loyalty while noting U.S. unity and gratitude for the Luzon campaign. The president departed for Huron at 11:30 AM after a ceremonial review and remarks.
President Mikhinsey Tours Wahpeton Night Visit
In Wahpeton North Dakota President Mikhinsey spoke to a large crowd after arriving late by special train. Secretaries Gage Hitch cock and Wilson and Attorney General Gerges accompanied him in brief remarks praising North Dakota’s rapid growth, rising population, and strong markets as proof of prosperity overcoming pessimism.
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N. D
Mikhinsey
Gage
Hitchcock
Wilson
Gerges
Federal Union
Sabor
North Dakota
Boston Honors Admiral Dewey in Colorful Parade
Boston and surrounding areas welcomed Admiral Dewey with a massive parade and ceremonial events. Governors and prominent figures from New England attended as the city presented a jewel-studded watch on behalf of Boston officials. Dewey expressed gratitude for the ovation and gift, acknowledging the vast public support.
Five Robbers Strike Northwestern Limited Train
Chicago authorities report a bold railroading near Maple Park by five armed men. They overpowered an agent, changed signals, blew up the express car with dynamite, and escaped. A special posse, Pinkertons, and railroad officials pursued the robbers as $9,000 reportedly went missing and several suspects were captured.
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Maple Park
Races At New York Armory Meet Report
A garbled account from New York on an Armory race day describes weather and wind affecting the Shamrock and other contestants. Observers note a breeze along the coast, with delays at the start and varied pacing as boats and crews jockeyed for position, leading to a reshuffling of the schedule.
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Armories
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Sim
Shamrock
Nm Breese
Aamtrek Sete
Sean
Ihe
Shiciany
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