Boers Driven From Talana Hill After Eight Hours Fight
British and Boer forces clash at Talana Hill with heavy losses on both sides. General Symons is wounded as British artillery and infantry press the attack. Reports indicate Boers withdraw toward farms while British cavalry and infantry pursue toward the valley.
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Glenose
Talana Bill
Majure Bill
Symons
Dundee
Byers
Dad & Etell
Kore
Salk
Sywun
Symone
Lweleck
Mirhuet
Mreilinry
Seumssan— Dove
Gune Howe
Hussars
Sape
Malachias
Talana Hill
Landen
Hisrishrtillery
Sal
eRich Guna
Ates
Beit
Indla
Gordan Highlandery
Derggul Heights
Talana Hill Battle Report From October 3
Long despatch recounts Talana Hill fight with British and Boer forces. Wounded officers listed include Walden and Weildun. captures and routs described as dawn to dusk action. Observers note heavy artillery and cavalry maneuvers and a Germanic clash near Ladysmith era.
England plans Dominion in South Africa like Canada
Oct. 21 report notes British war office anxiety over losses at Glencow Camp and plans to absorb ten South African republics into a Dominion akin to Canada. Proposal envisions Cape Colony Natal Orange Free State Transvaal Rhodesia and Rhodesia under a Crown with semi autonomous provinces and a federal parliament.
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Afrca
Canada Tandon
Glencow
War Office
Duke of
Ateseurn
Hebs
Bystein
Sutais
Paris
St Peturaburg
Wechengad
Pretoria
Johannesbure
Cape Coloey
Natal
Rhodesia
Attica
Judge John S Guy Dies at Steelock Home
Police Judge John S Guy died this morning at his Steelock home, 722 Lane Street, after years with Bright's Disease. He fell seriously ill Sunday, had served in the war with the Eighteenth Ohio, and previously held roles as peace officer and court official.
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John S Guy
Lane Street
Guy
Bright
Lincoln Pest
Combahy
Court of Common
Bis Howe
State House Elevator Closed for Repairs
The state horse elevator was shut down yesterday after a shaft incident left power out and the car derailed. Manager Clarence Gries could not halt the carriage which moved constantly, requiring a closure and overhaul of the aging mechanism.
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Clarence Gries
Fepeira
Adaras
Piece Work at Santa Fe Declared Affects Pay
The Santa Fe shop prepares to implement piece work on November 1, risking lower pay for many workers. Management cites data gathering, new wage schedules, and material readiness as prerequisites before a tested rollout in initial departments, possibly expanding to all if successful.
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Santa Fe
Gent Fedsune
Usl
Easnot
Macr Het
Rate of 20 Cents an Hour and Inferior Work
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss a worker paid 20 cents an hour leading to inability to afford decent work. It suggests wages affect output quality and capacity, with the implication that lower pay yields slower, poorer manufacturing or craft results. The text is incomplete but notes concern wage levels and worker productivity.
Admiral Dewey Cancels Planned Trips for Health
Washington October 1 Admiral Dewey cancels engagements to visit Philadelphia and Atlanta citing medical advice and mental strain from public duties. He will refrain from invitations for the rest of winter and hopes to take a brief southern trip next spring.
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Washington
Admiral Dewey Hus
Philadelphia
Atlanta
Admiral Dewey
Bryan and Bryanism at Fremont and Clyde Visit
Incidental details of the Bryan campaign stops in Fremont and Clyde. Reports describe crowds greeting the former president and the crowd’s reaction to his platform. Attendees debated Republican views and tariff policy amid a lively, partisan atmosphere.
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Hayes
Court House
Squars
B. R. Budrow
Mr Mbean
T Bellew
John ©. Fremont
Hepublican Party
Mark Hanna Cilis
Clyde Clyde
Driety
Hrsan
Hryan
Zielley
Meienn Wold
Topeka Quarantine Enforced Over Cuban Chickenpox Rise
City physicians report a surge in a Cuban chickenpox like illness with 190 cases among boys at the state reform school. Quarantine orders and broad restrictions are issued to curb the spread amid high fever and delirium in several cases. No deaths reported yet, but officials warn the disease could be dangerous, especially for children.
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Topeka
Fey
Pers
Fourth Avenue
State Reform Sehook
Lawton's Base and Filipino Delegation Plans
Manila reports General Lawton establishing a base at San Isidro with river navigation hampered by shallow water but supplies landed for overland movement. Insurgents dispersed near Jose Malinas after a band of about 300 men under Juan Ciceral harassed travelers. Dispatches note plans in the Orient and Europe to send a delegation to Washington to press the Filipino cause, with Hexidor likely president and Agoncillo and Apacible among members.
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Manila
Lawton
San Isidro
Cascoes
Rio Grande
Marras
Third Infantry
Chyneweth
Seventeenth Infantry
Jose Malinas
Juan Ciceral
Santa Ana
Araya
Magian
Anderg
Arayat
Demerrada
Orient
Europe
Washington
Hexidor
Agoncillo
Apacible
War Department
Artical
Minila
Sherman
Elder
MacArthur
Manus
Gen Otis
Gen. MacArthur
Acubaldo
Tarlac
Washingtos
Lawtons
Mary Arthur
Tetlar
Aguinaldo
Bambam
Martt
Les
Sleo
Tam Jurascisa
Sydney N. Hoar
Frederick Anderson
Nicholas Barre
Corewaln
Concord
Mariveles
Dewey's House Bought For Admiral From Public Funds
The house committee in charge of purchasing a home for the admiral has selected residence No 1747 Blood Street Northwest near Connecticut Avenue. It is in a highly desirable section and is funded by the popular subscription to cover cost and furnishings and incidental expenses.
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Washington
House
Blood
Connecticut
Delegates Call on McKinlay in Philadelphia
To Call on McKinlay Philadelphia October 21 delegates to the International Commercial conference convene discussions on trade policies and potential resolutions with key representatives present.
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McKinlay
Philadelphia
Dairy Statistics Urges Firms to Hold Records for Census
Washington October census office pushes letters and circulars to dairy factories and creameries to secure accurate yearly data. Director Merriam asks managers to prepare statements on cream or mix purchases, butter and cheese output, sales revenue, capital, waste costs, and re open status. Enumerators will collect 1509 data by June 1 next year.
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Washington
Merriam
Twentieth Kansas Troops to Be Honored Across Towns
Towns with Twentieth Kansas units are planning elaborate receptions after the Topeka state event. Militía bands, memorial gates, and banquets mark the homecoming, with Gehers Funston possibly attending and local leaders coordinating decorations.
No Official Call on Militia for Twentieth Reception
Gov Plainey states there is no authorization to call out the militia for the Twentieth Reception. If unrest arises the governor may order the militia to quell a riot. Companies must respond to their own responsibility, with Topeka residents providing supplies.
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Plainey Gecieg
Masinberu
Topeka
Reunion of veterans recalls Battle of the Bise Getober
Survivors of the Battle of the Bise Getober gather under Col. G. W. Veale and Capt. X. We Pr. ranks to mark the reunion, honoring service and memories of wartime comrades.
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the Bise Getober
G. W. Veale
X. We
Drive Out the Friars Warns Stanford Speaker
General Frederick Futeton speaks at Stanford University arguing against the Catholic church’s influence in the Philippine insurrection. He asserts that driving out church property would quell the rebellion within a week and condemns the church’s role in the conflict. Shaky phrasing reflects OCR, but key figures and stance are clear.
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Chicago
Stanford University
California
Frederick Futeton
Kane Sas
Congress
DANCED FOR JOY Oliver Iselin and J Pierpont Morgan
New York date Oct 2 Oliver Iselin owner of the Columbia and J Pierpont Morgan of the New York Yacht Club praised the race results. Morgan and Iselin greeted aboard the steam yacht Sandy Hook Comemodore Morgan hailed the victory as proof Columbia outmatched Shamrock I in wind and weather tests and praised the vessels, crews, and builders, noting Lipton’s likely dismay at the result.
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Oliver Iselin
J. Pierpont Morgan
New York
O. Oliver Fentin
Columbia
Sandy Hook
J. Pierpont Morgen
New York Yacht Club
Morgan
Iselin
Murkan
Columta
Corsair
Cpma
Commie Moreau
Yeette
Associated Press
San Giapel
Abe Cowenes
America
Lipton
Secon
Thomas Lipton
Beter
the Freeman
Thomas
Veteran Newspaper Man Stacey Plans To Stay In Topeka
Stacey, a veteran newspaper figure who left Leavenworth and served part of a sentence for improper use of the mails, will remain in Topeka for the next year. He has entered newspaper work again and hopes to resume his life in Kansas capital, citing his prior legal entanglements as the cause of his situation.
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Capital City
AG. Stacey
Leavenworth Star
Topeka
Jenet
Stacey
Lee Riner
Times
Wyoming
Weather and Shipping Notes From Chicago and San Francisco
Weather reports indicate variable winds in Kansas for tonight and Sunday. In San Francisco on October 11, the steamship Moana arrived from Australia with 40279 on board, noting a weed ure.
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Kansas
San Francisco
Moana
Australia
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Judge Guy
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Cherryvale
Comesville
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Company 6
Salina
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Sponcival
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Leland Stanford
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