Bloody Samar Detachment Repelled After Heavy Fight
A Ninth U.S. Infantry detachment on Samar faced a raid by about five hundred Holomen soldiers, resulting in 10 killed and 6 wounded among U.S. forces. The rest of the company arrived to rescue, killing over a hundred attackers. The article notes official dispatches and broader war updates from Washington, including leadership changes and insurrectionist pressures on Samar.
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Jan— Rajon
Gandara
Tani
Surar
Ton
Thetmaiader
Catbelogan
Martin
Odt
Fisk Warren
Arunen
Taft
Warrenant
Mckinsey
Tatt
Commission
Washington
Suman
Balangt
Benagmasor
Tlin
Saar
Hughes
Samar
Tetela
Cuba
Smith
Company
Totlewins
Cys Fee
Ninth Infantey Ney
Corbin
States Infantry
W. Wallace
Tunnel Cave-In Kills Workers in New York Transit Site
A massive collapse in the Rapid Transit tunnel at 16th Street and Broadway traps several men deep underground. Foreman Maulien is believed buried beneath tons of rock, with workers entombed in the chamber as rescue teams race to reach the trapped crew.
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New York
Ict
Rapid Transit
Bradway
Pete O'Hara
Daniel Hellerer
Lutgl Darise Patrick Madden
Forman
Maulien
Tate
16Th Street
Broadway
Pate Wey
Football Bulletins Preview for Tomorrows Big Games
The State Journal will post remake previews of tomorrow's major football games on its bulletin window in the afternoon and evening. Minor appointments list figures including John Patter BA and John Rapioe as clerks at Arapahoe Indian Agency Oklahoma.
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Tomorow
State Journal
John
Patter
John RapiEe Falas
Tes Howe
Ea Eae
Mimi Faith B. Koeale
Flinston
Oki
Arapahoe
Evans Visits Omaha Inopinates Schley Probe Parley
Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans, en route to the Samoan islands, comments to an afternoon paper on the Schley investigation. He declines to reveal a private view publicly but praises public interest and notes Admiral Dewey sits on the board. He recalls eyewitness accounts of the sinking of Cerveron’s feet and hints at broader naval inquiry implications.
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Bob
Omaha
Neb
Robley D. Evans
Samoan Islands
Schley
Be Wate
Mebrie Teal
Adiral Evann
Cervern
San Francisco
Britha Clash Kills Captain Bellew and Four Men
In a brisk fight at Twenty-four Streams near Piquet, Captain Bellew and four Britha were killed with several miners wounded. British columns advance along the Orange River colony while the Borrs shift camps by night, feasting on cattle stores as they move.
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Cape Town
Piquetbuts
Bellew
Orange River Colony
Trust Versus Trust In Tobacco Trade War
New York reports London dispatches on the tobacco trade war between British and American interests. The American combination allegedly issued price cuts on clear cigarettes to retailers, aiming to capture English markets. Thirteen leading American manufacturers reportedly control much output, with a London retailer cutting Kinney Brow cigarettes by about one third as production shifts to England to dodge duties.
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New York
London
Herald
Eablve
England
Disputch
Beitie
Kinney Brow
America
Uty
Death follows shock of officer’s killing in Winfield
Winfield Kansas October 18 Mrs B Beuren mother of Mrs G C Montgomery died from the shock of the October 5 shooting death of Santa Fe Special officer G C Montgomery. She had lived with the Montgomery family for years and was in the room when he was killed. The shock induced heart trouble leading to her death Thursday after a grave in Winfield cemetery.
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Montgomery
Winfeld
Kan
Mra . B. Beuren
G. C. Montgomery
G. C Montgomery
Santa Fe
Winfight
Winfield
Good Football Weather Promised for Tomorrow by Jennings
Observer Jennings forecasts excellent weather for tomorrow’s Ko 17 Washburn football game with generally fair to westerly conditions. Forecasters note wind around 12 miles per hour and a low near 44 as temperatures shift. a government thermometer record lists hourly readings. Smallpox cases reported among Kickapoos in Hiawatha Kansas with new breakout noted on October 18.
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Jenbihes
Ko 17
Washburn
Govertt
Govrnment
Washburn to Host Kansas U in Key Home Showdown
Kansas U and Washburn renew a fierce in state rivalry on Washburn field with revenge on both sides after last year’s sweep by Washburn. The Topeka clash features familiar lineups with early season form, as Norwinger Brumage and a slate of veterans prepare for a decisive afternoon contest.
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Washburn K. 7
Washburn
Topeka
Uils Feason
Ottawa Chiefs Face Washburn In Key Gridiron Test
Ottawa lines up with changes at left tackle as Alphin may replace injured Vincent and Jenkinson shifts to fullback. McKenna and Emuideon boost backfield as Buexi fills at left half. Five new team members join the lineup while Washburn aims to upset Ottawa after a hard fought season opener.
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Ritchie
Steel
Didksman
Maxwell
Cave
Anderson
Worseley
Laylie
Skinner
Fen
Mehl
Gill
Cunningham
Nemied
K. U
Norwinger
Hrumage
Louthan
Hess
Dodds
Vincent
Hicks
Hiter
Davidson
Buzzi
Jenkinson Tull
Ottawa
Brown
Pinney
Brumage
Leightly
Cén
Ter
Hes
Alphin
Kirksville
Jenkinson
Ull
Mckenna
Emuideon
Buexi
Alien
Elia
Asaries Washburn
K. 1
Washburn Rhaan
Varsity Team Defeats Osteopaths at Kirksville
The Kansas University eleven, improved by recent training, challenges Washburn with a weighty line led by Hess at center and a strengthened lineup. Washburn relies on team work and speed, with a 5:20 kickoff and a special train from Lawrence to attend the game.
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Kirksville
Wardburn
K. C
Outland
Hess
K. U
Waehburn
Lastrence
Crimson
Washburn
Pillsbury Dead Former Minnesota Governor John Pillsbury
John S Pillsbury prominent Minnesota figure and former governor died at 73 from Brights disease in Minneapolis. A longtime flour magnate and philanthropist he funded Minnesota University science hall and a bronze statue, supported Sutton New Hampshire town hall, and endowed homes and a library. He lived in Minneapolis since 1855.
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Minneavelia
John S. Pillsbury
Minnesota
Bright
University
Board of Regents
Sutton
N. H
Minneapolis
Married at 70 Years Involving Harvey and McCarty
Kas veteran 1 Japez Harvey of Wilson Center aged 70 and Esther McCarty of Sabetha aged years were married by the probate judge this week. Harvey, who knew McCarty since girlhood, rekindled a long friendship after both had remarried and faced widowhood. He served two terms in the Illinois legislature.
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Mawatha
Kas
Japez Harvey
Wilson Center
Esther McCarty
Sabetha
Harvey
Kansas
Jetter
Ukethie
Hell
Sabethair
Illinois
Hawaii Labor and Industry Plans Discussed With Wilson
Secretary Wilson and territory secretary Cooper met to review Hawaii's labor shortage and stalled crops. Cooper urged Chinese labor, noting high native mortality and emigration of foreign workers. They discussed diversifying Hawaii’s economy to emphasize coffee, spice, and rubber while avoiding further sugar expansion.
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Washington
Henry & Cooper
Territory
United States
Hawaii
Wilson
Cooper
Hawai
China
Honolulu
Havwaii
Mr. Cooper
Hmit
Escaped Convict Caught in Hutchinson Hutchinson Kansas
Joseph Pabst, who escaped from the Lansing penitentiary months ago, was captured in Hutchinson by Deputy Sheriff Lewis after a young farmer led them to a house in the east part of town. Pabst identified himself and offered no resistance. a penitentiary officer arrived for shipment.
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Hutchinson
Kan
Joseph Pabst
Lansing
Lewis
Pabst
Scapes
Witnesses Begin Testimony On Battle Of July 3 From Oregon Navy
Washington reports describe the Schley inquiry hearing eight witnesses, including Reginald Nicholson and others from Brooklyn and Texas ships. The Oregon’s navigator recounted the July 3 battle, noting early quarters, ship movements, and firing as Spanish ships emerged from the harbor toward the engagement.
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Washington
Lst
Sehiey Court of Inquiry
Reginald F. Nicholson
Oregon
Charles M. Degulin
J.T. Hannum
Brooklyn
Spain
T. F. Carter
W P. Cronan
J. H. Watford
Hunley
Texas
B W. Wells, Jr
Admiral Schley
Clark
Ensign Marble
Advocate Lemty
Sigsbee
St. Paul
Commodore Schley
Bigebee
Sigebee
Nicholson
Comree
Lone Range
Rockefeller Gift Promises Clubhouse for Bible Class
In New York a Young Men's Bible class taught by John D. Rockefeller Jr. announced an upcoming clubhouse as a gift from Rockefeller. Rockefeller was absent at the meeting where the pledge was made, with J M Troxel, the class president, delivering the news.
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New York
John BD. Rockefeller, Jr
John DB. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
J. M. Troxel
Claas
McKinley Not Entitled to Notice in Austrian Parliament
The Arbeiter Zeitung claims Count Goluchowski, foreign minister, pressured the Austrian chamber of deputies not to refer to President McKinley’s death upon parliamentary reassembly. It argues McKinley was an elected president, not a sovereign, and thus not deserving such distinction. Weather indications follow for Kur.
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McKinley
Vienna
Arbeiter Zeitung
Count Goluchowski
Chamber of Deputies
Automobile Tourney Expo At Ingalls Park Joliet
Joliet driving club hosts a big automobile meet at Ingalls Park with Chicago sending fifty or more cars. Friday events include five mile gasoline races and steam stock carriages, Saturday features weight classes, motor bicycles, motor tricycles and engine-start races with handsome silver cups as prizes.
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Joliet
Autormobhie
Ingalln
Miss Stone ransom crisis deepens amid Balkan tensions
The Globe reports fear for Ellen M. Stone as Consul General Dickinson refuses ransom payment, while Hungary targets Macedonia leaders as the alleged authors of the missionaries’ abduction. Reports from Samakov and Bamakew describe Russian and German diplomacy shaping calls for Miss Stone’s release and Bulgarian countermeasures. A bandit delivered a letter to Dr Haskell’s family demanding blackmail payments under threats of death, with Bulgarian letters confirming the demands.
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London
the Globe
Ellen M. Stone
Dickinson
Hungaria
Macedonia
New York
Samakov
Mme. Bakhmetiev
Sofia
Misa Beal
Washington
Miss Stone
Tereory
Hastkeil
Henry Cell
Samakew
Bana
Peet
Inge
Mixtion
Delagoa Bay May Be Objective in Boer War Talks
Washington reports Gen James F. R. OBeirne of New York, Boer special agent, will meet Secretary of State to discuss U S steps toward resolving the South African war. He suggests Boers may capture Delagoa Bay as a base, prompting diplomatic exploration of good offices or a desire to end hostilities. Also notes pensions for Kansans and a bank robbery at Berlin Heights with no injuries. Weather figures list morning temperatures in major cities.
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Washington
James FR. O'Beirne
New York
Roosevelt
United States
South Africa
O'Beirne
Delagon Bay
Little Russia Plan Lectures and Kindergartens Committee Named
A civic group aims to reform Little Havana into a women’s league to conduct lectures and kindergarten work. The organization, led by Mrs J B Larmin and others, approved resolutions backing Mayor Hughes and forming a lecture program with free talks and illustrated views. They plan to meet bimonthly at rotating locations and to bring a Topeka lecturer to present on civic service.
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Little Havana
Women's League
Ieague
Sauitha
Acethy
J. D. McFarland
Thomson
Teampion
Iaan Behenck
Thor
Mary KE
Stewart
Loumue
Branner School Boure
Flugheste
J. W. F Hughes
Tes
Stewell
J. B. Larimin
Ward
Kin
Aenure
Train Fatality Report Sparks Inquiry into Cause
A railroad incident resulted in a death with authorities beginning a formal inquiry. The fragmented OCR text suggests a fatal event involving a train, with references implying possible explosion or derailment under investigation and no further details available in the legible portion. Authorities are reviewing evidence and statements.
Clash of Kanuaetri and Washburn Looms in Big Game
The article describes the upcoming football showdown between Kanuaetri University and Washburn College, noting kickoff at 2:30 and heavy crowds. It mentions streetcar service to the game and indicates the event is highly anticipated as a rivalry matchup.
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Washburn
Kanuaetri Versity
Washburn College
Remarkable 72 Round Sword Fight Ends in Narrow Escape
Millan October 1s a remarkable MuWt with sabres, between Lieut. Berivera of Srilery and Signor Wercick. They fought 72 rounds with slashing and after an hour both were exhausted, escaping with slight cuts.
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Millan
Berivera
Srilery
Signor Wercick
Ajauton
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