New Battleship Kentucky Linked To North Atlantis Squadron
The Weekly Call notes Illinois this month will witness the trial of the battleship Kentucky, added to the Kearssurge reinforcement for the North Atlantis squadron. It questions British moves if Boers seize Gen White’s army and Mafeking Kimberley garrisons. The piece also mentions Admiral Dewey’s home life, a Brooklyn piece on British empire claims, and Aguinaldo’s bulletin about Gen Lawton’s death.
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Kentucky
Envoy of Filipino priests visits Washington amid insurgent links
Senor Regidor, named envoy of Filipino priests, is identified as a lawyer linked to the insurgent leadership praised by Dewey. General Wood urges cutting Santiago troops by one third, noting only disruptive agitators cause friction. In India, offensive strategy defined as defense, tested by General White at Ladysmith against the Boers.
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Senor Regidor
Washington
Dewey
Wood
Santiago
Cuba
India
White
Ladysmith
Mules in War Role Highlighted as Reliable Support
The text argues that mules are best suited for specific duties in military operations, noting they lack exceptional courage in close combat but perform reliably within their defined tasks. It downplays their use as flank attack pieces, emphasizing their steadiness in appropriate roles.
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Courag
Cavalry Gains in Luzon Presses Filipino Defenses
Our cavalry is beginning to figure to some purpose in Luzon. It has already captured considerable munitions and supplies, and will keep up the useful work. The Filipino sprinters will need to get up a fresh head of steam, and keep it up, if they expect to keep out of the way of Uncle Sam's "critter" companies.
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Luzon
Uncle Saim
Aguinaldo Retreats North as Lawton Advances
Aguinaldo displays cautious retreating movement as American forces push up the Rio Grande to Cabanatuan, east of Tarlac. The river separates the two capitals by about 30 miles while Vagal leadership shifts HQ at the first sign of danger.
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Aguinaldo
Lawton
Rio Grande
Cabanatuan
Tarlac
Cuba Without a Strong Organization
In Cuba no broad based group has yet formed though agitators remain active. Some professional revolutionists, out of work, vow independence before year’s end or death but their sincerity is doubtful and the shift in power cliques remains unsettled.
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Cuba
Canada presses last proposal on Alaska boundary
The piece notes Canada advancing a final settlement offer after the Alaskan boundary accord with Great Britain. The proposal claims Pyramid Harbor and extends to arbitration, while the United States is not inclined to concede.
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Great Britain
Canada
Pyramid Harbor
United States
General White Upheld on Ladysmith Defense Claim
General White asserts the loss of two top regiments does not threaten Ladysmith, saying he has enough troops to hold the town. He contends a review of past sieges supports his view, though he faces an unpleasant dilemma caused by management and misread Boers’ readiness and fighting nature.
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White
Ladysmith
Strategist Boers Threaten British Armies at Ladysmith
In moral effect their regent achievement at Ladysmith renders the Boers more formidable than ever. If they capture or annihilate a British army 12,000 strong they break the record. Their strategy has been scientific in general and detail, and the traps they have laid have outwitted their adversary. But they are battling against the world's greatest empire, and the complete obliteration of Gen. White's forces could not alter the final result.
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Ladysmith
White
Illinois Deaths and Lincoln Monument Work Update
Illinois state news lists deaths of Pleasant R. Nash 74 farmer Clay county and others across the state including Samuel Stitt El Paso Woodford County and R B Evans Edwardsville. The Lincoln monument restoration contract awarded to Culver Construction Co. Springfield for 94000. work to include base on bedrock and 15 foot shaft addition with bond 50000. completion by November 1 1900. Also reports accidental arson attempt at Clark’s hotel endangering Ben Bonville, potential 10000 damages against owners.
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Elizabeth Andrews
Gridley
Pleasant R. Nash
Clay County
George M. Harley
Fayette County
Samuel Stitt
Woodford County
el Paso
R. BB. Evans
Edwardsville
Eli J. Blackburn
Flora
John Gorling
Bloomington
John M. Mitchell
Charleston
Beyrout
Beirut
Syria
L. Y. Sherwood
Normal
Marthuzza Rhodes
Wm. Sampson
Chicago
Ocean Grove
N. J
Wie
Theodore P. Hackney
Whitehall
Ile
Illinois
Lincoln Monument
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Culver Construction Co
Springfield
S. A. Bullard
Memorial Hall
Sycamore
de Kall
Fred Gaver
Clark
Ben Bonvile
Joel Clark
The
Jotel
Blacksmiths Organize at Greenup Cumberland County
Blacksmiths of Cumberland and nearby counties form an organization in Greenup. The shoeing fee is set at $1.50, after a prior reduction to 60 cents. Governor Tanner offers a $200 reward for the unknown killer of John Galt in Springfield on October 31.
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Greenup
Cumberland
Tanner
John Galt
Springfield
British fears rise as Boers move into Cape Colony
London dispatch reports Boers shifting into Cape Colony awaken British worry over underestimating foe. Gen White continues offensives near Ladysmith amid unconfirmed claims of Orange Free State camp capture. Questions linger about Colenso evacuation and Stormberg withdrawal while calls grow for more troops.
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Cape Colony
London
Ladysmith
White
Nicholson
Bester
War Office
Orage Free Staters
Bester’s Hill
Orange Vree
Rumors and Naval Guns Tarnish Ladysmith News
London war office reports no new dispatches and no official news beyond public items for nearly a day. Rumors claim Ladysmith’s ammunition is exhausted and White is mortally wounded, but there is no foundation. Dispatches hint at a critical Natal situation and the naval guns’ role in defense.
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London
War Office
Ladysmith
George Stewart- White
South Africa
Natal
Cape Colony
First autonomous Negros government established
At Baco lod in Negros Island the first autonomous government of Filipinos was proclaimed with Gen. Smith swearing in the governor and supreme court judge along with 12 councilmen and officials. Elections Oct 2 produced 5248 votes for 40 candidates Melecio Reverino elected governor and Senor Gaime a leading contender.
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Manila
Bacolod
Island of
Negros
Gen. Smith
Supreme Court
Iloilo
Melecio Reverino
Senor Gaime
Britain’s conquest eyed by Transvaal leaders
London dispatch summarizes Boer ground claims of grant conquest and occupation with only burghers’ consent, and warns that even united Europe may not stop Britain. Smuts and Reitz quote promise harsh rule after conquest and a “hell on earth” for England, should the Transvaal fall.
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New York
Herald
London
Bennett Raleigh
Daily Telegraph
Ladysmith
England
Britain
Transvaal
Filipinos Yield Ground as U S Forces Advance on Magalang
Gen Otis reports Wheaton's 2500 men aboard Sheridan Aztec and two coasters sail for Lingayen Gulf. MacArthur's units push to Magalang forcing 1000 enemy encounters near Angeles and Arayat. O'Brien's detachment seizes 28 prisoners 14 rifles while Col Smith's forces take Magalang with 50 prisoners and captured transport. Heavy rains slow Ton advance, with supplies at San Isidro awaiting better weather.
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Washington
War Department
Otis
Manila
Wheaton
Sheridan
Aztec
Lingayen Gulf
MacArthur
Magalang
Angeles
Arayat
O’brien
Seventeenth Infantry
Fourth Cavalry
Slaven
Balulut
Col. Smith
Seventeenth
Hamilton
Lawton
San Isidro
Strong Town Midway Between Angeles and Arayat
Manila reports Maga ang taken Sunday by two columns of Gen. MacArthur's division under Col. Smith and Maj. O'Brien. The town lies midway between Angeles and Arayat as Americans press toward Tac region. Insurgent force about 1,000. Seven Americans wounded. Lieut. Hamilton's artillery and Lieut. Slaven's troop play key roles as Wheeler's brigade forms near Angeles for a possible general engagement.
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Angeles Ad Arayat
Manila
Magaang
MacArthur
Col. Smith
Maj
O’brien
Angeles
Arayat
Tarlac
Barrios
San Francisco
Brush
Lieut. Hamilton
Lieut
Slaven
Welcome Home For Admiral Schley In Birmingham
Birmingham crowds greet Admiral and Mrs Schley with great enthusiasm as trains arrive late from Atlanta. An escort of military men and civic leaders guides them from the depot to the Morris hotel amid bells and cheering. Plastered streets display Schley pictures alongside Wheels and Dewey.
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Birmingham
Ala
Alabama
Winfield S. Schley
Atlanta
Col
T. O. Smith
Fromer
Morris Hotel
Schley
Wheels
Dewey
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B. W. Jarvis
Troy
Admiral Dewey
Brooklyn
Orange Free State
Gen. Lawton
Illinois State News
Tlinois
Harrison Dills
Warrensburg
Tle
Grand Ledge of
Free Masons
H. G. Beatty
Clinton
Broomcorn
W. N. Rosenboom
A. J. Klein
State Conference of Public Charities
Ilinois
Central Tinois Medicos
Central
Gen. White
Duller
Colenso
Stormberg
Philippines
America
Europe
Col. Miner
Japan
Senor Severino
Smith
Hughes
Aoilo
Sixth Infantry
Panay
Papaisio
Gen. Wheaton
Magalanka
Pittsburg
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