Boers Siege Kimberley and Rail Disruptions Reported
London dispatches describe Kimberley isolated with rail and telegraph cut, Boers claiming 2000 men and forts at Modder Bridge and Orange River Bridge. Reports note attacks on trains near Mafeking and Belmont, with Rhodes sought dead or alive and a large Boer column moving from Johannesburg toward Modder river.
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Mail
Cape Town
Kimberley
Belmont
Spyfontein
Modder Bridge
Orange River Bridge
Cecil Rhodes
Cape Colony
Modder River
Johannesburg
Nkafiir
Fightin
A Widow's Revenge in Ohio Italian Quarter Shooting
Frank Augusta was shot and killed Sunday evening in Niles Ohio's Italian quarter. Mrs Tauro was arrested and jailed in Warren. Four months earlier Dominick Tauro was fatally stabbed and, on his deathbed, claimed Augusta stabbed him. The shooting of Augusta is described as the sequel. Mrs Tauro has a five month old baby taken to jail.
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Niles, O
Frank Augusta
Training School Burned in Feehanville Fire
Chicago report says St. Mary's training school at Feehanville burned Sunday with estimated loss of $200,000. No injuries reported and cause is under investigation by local authorities.
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Chicago
St. Mary’s Training School
Feehanville
Economic Outlook Mixed With Strong Manufacturing Tone
Early October reports show higher staple prices and solid demand across rail, coal, iron, and footwear sectors. Crop yields are down for many grains, with wheat and other cereals expected smaller worldwide, while rail car shortages and lake freights strain supply of anthracite. Failures decline in the U S and Canada, while manufacturing activity remains at high levels.
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R. G. Dun & Co
United States
Canada
Admiral Dewey Home Visit Sparks Vermont Welcome
Admiral Dewey arrives in Shelburne Farms near Burlington and plans to visit Montpelier after a train trip from New York. The Olympia docks at Charlestown Navy Yard for decommissioning as Vermont and Boston mark his return with bonfires and a state ceremony.
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Boers Advance in Natal and Mafeking Under Threat
London dispatches report Boer forces advancing beyond Newcastle and laying siege to Kimberley while Mafeking faces bombardment and potential relief delays. Natal invasion proceeds in three columns with Bechuanaland and Orange Free State forces actively involved.
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Luaings Nek
Viljoen
Great Britain
White Star Line
Britannic
America
Will Keep Hands Off In Mediation Notice
Washington reports an official statement from the state Department saying the president will not mediate between Great Britain and the Transvaal. It notes petitions urging mediation or support for either side, but no intention to act or take sides, and hopes hostilities are avoided while protecting American interests and citizens.
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Washington
State Department
United States
Great Britain
Transvaal
Pana Settles Two-Year Coal Strike In Amicable Accord
After a two day conference among mine operators union officials and businessmen in Pana Illinois the long strike ends. A 40 cent wage scale is agreed and the union is recognized. All four mines will resume operations immediately with a joy Jubilee planned.
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Pana
Ilinois
Boycott Eases as Big Consolidated Strike Wanes in Cleveland
In Cleveland on October 9 the boycott against the Big Consolidated railway system nears end as most strikers run no omnibuses and the street railway workers union issues a bulletin terminating the blockade. The halt in service impacts city transport and signals a shift toward resumed operations.
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Cleveland, O
Consolidated Railway
Borthi Ie
Aes
Defeated Republican Candidate Plans Contest of City Election
In Inprayarenis Indiana on Oct 13 Mayor Taggart Democrat is re elected by about 530, with Democrats winning city clerk and council seats. Republican Charles A Bookwalter says he will contest the results claiming proof that Republican judges were bought and legal Republican ballots were discarded. Bookwalter has hired two attorneys including ex Attorney General Ketcham. Taggart begins a third term as the election fate hinges on the challenged results.
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Inprayarenis
Ind
Taggart
Repubblicans
Charles A. Bookwalter
Thomas Taggart
Dem
Ketcham
Bookwalter
Contested Wills Stir From Valparaiso Estate
In Valparaiso Indiana John Shults left 2000 to each of six children and the rest divided between two sons. Daughter Mrs G Covert files suit claiming the decedent was of unsound mind. The estate valued at 40000 to 60000. His widow died a month earlier and her will cuts off seven sisters and makes curved bequests to friends. A suit to contest her will will be brought soon.
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John Shults
Valparaiso
Ind
Valparaiso,Ind
G Covert
Shults
Peculiar Case Leaves Hazel Malone Laughing for Hours
In Mouncie Indiana on Willard street Hazel Malone aged 18 laughed for nearly five hours as Drs Quick and Searcy worked to stop the fit. After they finally succeeded she collapsed exhausted and doctors feared for her life though she had never before behaved this way.
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Mouncie
Ind
Hazel’ Malone
Willard Street
Drs. Quick
Searcy
Tyvns
Hazel
Petition Heard On Insanity of Moses Fowler Chase
The case from Lavette Indiana concerns Frederick Chase seeking to declare his son Moses Fowler Chase insane to manage a 700000 dollar estate. Both sides retain eminent attorneys and plan to press for immediate hearing in Judge Taylor's court Monday.
Bank Dynamited at Reynolds Indiana
The Reynolds bank in Reynolds Indiana was looted when the safe was blown with dynamite at about 3 AM. 3000 to 10000 dollars was taken. The frame bank building was destroyed and sheriff deputies pursued two fleeing robbers toward Lafayette.
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Ticettie
Ind
Reynolds Bank
Reynolds
Sanv
Burgy
Lafayette
Williams Appointed Receiver for Citizen’s Enterprise Co
John D Williams, expert accountant, named receiver to wind up Citizen’s Enterprise Co affairs founded eight years ago by local citizens. Fund of 216000 raised by nearly two thousand property owners financed city manufacturing site development boosting population from 11000 to about 0.000. Assets 22690 with 10000 liabilities. Fraxxroft trial notes Dowie follower Joseph Cheneworth charged with manslaughter for infant death. Mrs Cheneworth case dismissed amid prayer in court.
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Muncie
Ind
John D. Williams
Citizen’s Enterprise Co
Fraxxroft
Joseph Cheneworth
Dowie
Clinton Circuit
Soldiers' Reunion at Fortville in Indiana
The fifteenth annual reunion of the 9th cavalry was held in Fortville Indiana on October 14. Business houses and townspeople extended a hearty welcome to visiting comrades. Prominent men attended with speeches on the program.
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Fortvitlle
Ind
9Th Cavalry
Judge Dismisses Kokomo Wire Fence Case In Indiana
Judge Baker ruled against the plaintiffs in the Kokomo Wire Fence Machine case. The lawsuit named Alva B. Kitselman and David H. Kitselman versus Kokomo Fence Co and several individuals, with the bill of complaint dismissed.
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Inpranapolis
Ind
Baker
Alva LB. Kitselman
David H. Kitselman
Kokomo Fence Co
Jesse E. Srofe
John E. Frederick
Kittie Srofe
George W. Frederick
Joel Ward
Clover Leaf Freight Car Fire Near Koromuo
An east bound Clover Leaf freight blew into Koromuo Indiana and a hot box caused the caboose and several cars to catch fire. The fire department extinguished the blaze.
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Koromuo
Ind
Indiana Presbyterians Adopt Resolution on Roberts Seat
In Lafayette Indiana the Indiana Presbyterian synod passed a resolution protesting the seating of Congressman Roberts. Rev Dr L P Marshall of Franklin was elected vice moderator and the group pledged active aid to the Indiana anti saloon league.
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Lafayette
Ind
Indiana Presbyterian Synod
Roberts
L. P. Marshall
Franklin
Indiana Antisaloon League
Detectives Seek Witnesses in Missouri Murder Case
Chicago detectives arrive in Missouri to secure witnesses for the murder case against Alexander Jester. Five witnesses located in Indiana were provided transport to Paris, Missouri, for testimony in the long ago death of Gilbert Gates.
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Ricnsoxp
Ind
Chicago
Alexander Jester
Gilbert Gates
Paris
Porter circuit court opens with 160 cases on docket
The October term in Vartpar Aiso Indiana convened before Judge Gillette. The docket lists 160 cases including 19 state cases. The divorce calendar is the smallest in years.
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VartparAiso
Ind
Porter Circuit
Gillette
Chain of Local Murders and Thefts Reported in Indiana oddities
Chesterfield reports Samuel MacGuirer aged 2 accused of theft with $620 stolen from Sanford Bronnenberg’s boarding house. A yard search found his pants later. In Washington William Dillon, a farmer and politician, killed his father in law Walter Buckley after an argument over alleged mistreatment of his wife. Misnawaka notes Dr G H Burroughs sentenced in Winona Minnesota to three years and six months for bigamy, having five prior marriages.
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Chesterfield
Ind
Samuel MacGuirer
Sanford Bronnenberg
Washington, Ind
D. Dillon
Walter
Buckley
Misnawaka
Winona
Mminn
Boiler Explosion at Willis Tyler Sawmill Kills Four
A boiler exploded at Willis Tyler's sawmill in Browns, six, Indiana at noon Thursday. Milton Roberts Lan Wasson and Lance Cook were instantly killed. Willis Tyler was fatally injured. Loss estimated at $5,000 with cause undetermined.
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Brownssixé
Ind
Willis -Tyler
Milton
Roberts
Lan Wasson
Lance Cook
Willis Tyler
Women’s Christian Temperance union selects Indianapolis for 1900 national meet
The state convention of the Women's Christian Temperance Union in Marios Indiana adjourned with a unanimous vote to hold the national convention in Indianapolis in 1900. In Viscennes Indiana a barn burned, two horses killed, with $3000 loss and $1000 insurance, suspected arson by tramps.
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Marios
Ind
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Indianapolis
Viscennes
Robbed of Three Cents in Downtown Incident
Indianapolis man Joseph Salver was assaulted by a gang in Muncie causing unconsciousness and robbery of three cents he carried Monday night. The incident occurred as Salver was about his business in the city, with police pursuing suspects.
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Muncie,’ Inc
Joseph Salver
Indianapolis
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