Desperate Battle at Talana Hill Ends with Boer Retreat
A London dispatch reports after eight hours of heavy fighting near Talana Hill the Dublin Fusiliers and King's Royal Rifle Corps, under Thirteenth and Sixty-ninth batteries, drove the Boers from Dundee Hill. General Symonds was wounded, Major Tule took command, and British losses were severe though Boer losses were heavier. Cavalry and mounted infantry pursued the retreating enemy as guns and impedimenta were left behind.
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London
Talana Hill
Dublin
Majuba Hill
Symonds
Dundee Hill
Smith's Farm
Dundie Kopje
Onrce
King's Royal Rifles
Tule
Highteenth Hussara
Leicester
Depew Denies Contest Over Vanderbilt Will
Senator Chauncey M. Depew says there will be no contest to Cornelius Vanderbilt s will calling it satisfactory and cites business reasons for probate delay rather than any dissatisfaction by Vanderbilt.
Post Office at Fort Monroe Discontinued
The Postal Service ordered the hospital station post office at Fort Monroe discontinued in October due to the dwindling troop strength at the post.
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Camp Vostoffice
Postofice
Fort Monroe
Proclamation Declares Orange Free State Troops Unbeatable
Advices from the Orange Free State report President Styne issues another proclamation calling Burghers to arm and oppose the enemy. He declares the war just and asserts they cannot be defeated with God on their side.
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Orange Free State
Styne
America Retains Americas Cup After Rough Sea Victory
The Columbia defeats Shamrock by over six minutes in a fierce final race to clinch the Americas Cup for the United States. Sir Thomas Lipton concedes defeat but signals a possible return with a stronger boat, as American seamanship is extolled and the trophy remains in American hands.
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New York
Gillant
Colubia
Briday
America
Queen Victoria
Thomas Lipton
Atlantic
Sir Thomas
Thomas
Modus Vivendi Opens Temporary Alaska Boundary Accord
British chargé d affaires Mr. Tower delivered a note to Secretary Hay at the state department accepting the Hay proposed temporary boundary adjustment for Alaska. The accord, a long awaited modus vivendi, goes into effect with the aim of preserving American interests without unfairly affecting Canada.
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Tower
Washington
State Department
Hay
Canada
Queen thanked as Parliament backs royal militia message
In the British House of Commons Friday the first lord of the treasury Arthur Balfour moved an address of thanks to her majesty for a royal message calling out the militia. John Dillon nationalist moved an amendment declaring militia embodiment unnecessary. The motion was rejected 299 to 36.
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House of Commons
Treasury
Arthur Balfour
John Dillon
Battalions Set Out for Manila From Jefferson Barracks
Two battalions of the Thirty-eighth United States volunteer infantry departed Jefferson barracks St Louis Friday to Manila via San Francisco The Third battalion began its movement Saturday morning as part of the same deployment news release indicates the unit is moving by train ship and route unspecified
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Manila
Thirty-eighth
United States Volunteer Infantry
Jefferson Barracks
St. Louis
San Francisco
RNUADS GIVEN MORE TIME FOR DEPOT PROBE
The union depot investigation in Georgia remains unresolved after another delay. The commission set Friday as the deadline for a definite railroad proposal, but none was offered and the matter is postponed until November 1.
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Atlatoa
Union
Manila life and fashion in a Philippines visit
A correspondent tours Manila noting stark contrasts in dress and manners among Filipinos Mestizos and Chinos. He describes street life workplaces coolies and household servants with humorous detail about slippers lizards and odd customs while contrasting old and new city life.
Unreadable fragment on Philippine customs and behavior
The text describes Filipino dress and posture with dismissive comparisons, noting necklines, shoulder exposure, and adjustment practices. It includes a demeaning stereotype about Filipinos similar to monkeys and mentions grabbing objects with toes.
African Frilled Sheep in Historic Egyptian Designs
An ancient depiction shows an African frilled sheep in several old Egyptian styles. The text argues these animals appear tamed yet not fully domesticated.
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Africa
Nubia
Zoological Garden
Berlin
Germany
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promotes Purified Blood For All Ages
An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a universal remedy. It claims purification of the blood benefits the whole body and assigns positive effects to both sexes and all ages.
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Hood
Grand Remedy for Indigestion Claims Patient Relief
The Philadelphia Saturday Evening Post notes a reader from Atlanta, GA praising Tyner's Dyspepsia Remedy after trying multiple doctors and remedies with no success. The testimonial endorses the remedy as a grand cure and recommends a trial. Samples available for five cents, with full bottle pricing by mail from 48 Mitchell St, Atlanta.
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Mr. Thornton
Tyner
Atlanta
Unscrupulous Patent Cure Ad Cited in Odd Slogan
An old style classified style ad hawks a quack remedy with odd slogans and promises of vigor. It claims universal availability and references Chicago New York and St. Louis. The text lists prices and mentions a booklet and sample, typical of suspect health cures of the period.
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Tekneco
Sterling Nemery Co
Chicago
New York
St. Louis
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Aince
JO. Kareling
WL Congress Bt
St. Louia
Sto
Aire
Siokun
Weukun
Ie Kemnedy Company
Montreal
J. L. Nichols & CO
Charlotte
Hage
Charlotte Oil & Fertilizer CO
Fred Oliveh
T. Charlg
Igowsu
Remington and
Smith
Strayer's Business Col'ge
Baltimore
Tramistas Yen
Thompson
Els
Syriip
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