Sifton Farm Tragedy Unfolds in Confession and Death
A dramatic tale unfolds at a farm as Herbert Sifton and Gerald Sifton confront charges. Gerald allegedly plotted to remove his father, while Herbert, claiming, described a plan to call elder Sitton into the scene. The elder man died from blows as the case moves toward arrest and a dawn inquiry.
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Gerald ‘Bistomy
Bing
Ois Oldman
Gerald
Sifton
Nic
Avith
Agromplicn
Adyarn
Joseph Sifton
Herbert
Ariel
Pater
Mastin
Morden
Mary
McFarlane
Ohana
James
Gerald: Sifton
Poe
Nick Mararinas
Rome
Despatches From London On Fronts And Boer Movements
A London despatch reports British forces pursuing Boer units as they retreat northward toward Stormberg while Gen Bulawayo’s whereabouts remain unconfirmed. Boers are described as well equipped with ample supplies in the eastern Orange River colony, with heavy rifle fire heard near Bickburg but no details of engagements.
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Stormberg
Waal
Toa
Rapone
Maseru
Busutoland
Atill-In
Orange
Golony
Bickaburg
Tieaday
Boers Move North East Despite Evacuation Reports
Fragmentary dispatches say Boer forces are withdrawing toward the northeast near Bushveldt after evacuating positions to avoid advances. Communications on the line are interrupted as Kruger reportedly left.
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Bettish
Bronkhorst
Spruit
Bushveldt
Fragmentary OCR Reads on Chinese Army Unit Size
A jagged OCR fragment mentions a Chinese army unit around 16 000 men and a related dispatch. The text is incomplete with garbled names and terms, offering little verifiable context beyond the figure noted.
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Baris
Pays
Shanglai
Ues Ee
Retiring in Goa Mischer and the East Front Campaign
Reported as a chaotic night on a rainy, windy front with horsemen and wagons moving along the road north for several miles. The enemy rear was seven miles north, then still pursuing as the Wight river closed the line and rains torrents. many mules and oxen died, and casualties included one officer.
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Goa
Wight
Despatch From Bloemfontein Describes Boer Skirmish
A despatch details Boer riders in the valley between Bloem and Cronje laager, with arms and gear scattered. The Fickburg commando of about 550 men lay down arms and surrendered, while prisoners are placed under guard awaiting further action.
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Bloemi
Hunter
Ellow
Hoorn
Aschclock
Cronje
Laager
Fickaburg
Toronto Markets Report From July Commodity Prices
Western cattle yards received shipments of livestock including 1000 sheep 500 hogs 800 cattle and several dozen milker cattle. Hogs were mostly unchanged while sheep and lambs fell 28 to 80 cents per head. Prime hogs ranged from 1.60 to 2.00 per hundredweight with light hogs at 1.50 to 1.40. Shippers’ prices varied. cattle quotes and butter prices appeared in port receipts with mixed demand and quiet activity reflected in several loads held for later sale.
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Oronto
Miles
Ghia Boge
Son
Tees
Toronto
Sale
Afc
Despatch From Shanghai Reports Escort Through Pekin
London dispatch to the Dalziel news agency from Shanghai dated Thursday describes Yung-Lu's troops escorting a group moving toward Pekin. The report indicates foreign measures and tensions surrounding the route and dates.
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London
Dalzuel’s
Shanghai
Haye
Paneer Yung-Lu's
Ara
Iving
Anna
Pekin
China Strife Over Pekin Lines Aims to Halt Advance
London cable recounts a Shanghai correspondent report that Chinese troops in the native city of Tianjin concentrate on the rail line to Pekin with allies’ advance. Proposals by the Chinese Government to US consul through Port Sheng threaten hostilities unless foreign ministers escort to Tianjin. The story suggests Minar Tsftt Pekin under Shasste and Boxer influence. world debate grows as Chinese soldiers are praised or blamed.
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London
Wbinik
Shanghai
Tien
Tain
Pekin
Uw ‘Mies EO
Maida
Ander
Conseil de Tata
Chinese Taotai claims missionaries slain near Pekin
Brussels reports a Shanghai telegram dated July 28 saying a Chinese Taotai asserts all missionaries taken near Pae-ting-fon have been slain. Allies may march on Pekin. imperial decree says foreign ministers were gate on July 24 and given a treaty at some point.
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Brussels
Shanghai
Baye
Boas
Tobin
Detar
Fragmented OCR: unclear page item from TAS 2.0 load
A damaged OCR fragment from an old page shows illegible sequences and scattered letters, with partial phrases like honor and es. No coherent event, names, dates, or places are readable to identify a specific notice or report.
Monza Tragic Death of King Humbert and Cabinet Meeting
An accident in Monza last evening claimed the life of King Humbert as he was leaving a gymnastic prize distribution. The king died within minutes, causing consternation in Rome where a cabinet meeting was summoned at once. News notes his long career and role in Italian unification, with Naples on board the royal yacht Levant.
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Monza
Humbert
Bress
Bas
Sarge
Stbosessons
Angelo
Bressi
Prato
Rome
Didae
Saracco
Bromieg
Naples
Kela
Levant
Umberto
Primo
Italy
Rasporn
Gond
Emmanuels In
Lost: Enormous Expense of the War in South Africa
Fragmentary OCR item notes enormous costs and numbers tied to wartime efforts in South Africa. References 80000 votes and 276,309 153.6 figures appear, with unclear context. The readable portions suggest a report on financial or wartime expenditure and public response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Africas
Contingent Plans Amid New South Wales Legislature Report
A terse London dispatch notes actions within the New South Wales Legislature. The report mentions contingent arrangements and ongoing proceedings affecting policy and governance, with emphasis on editorial attention from Sydney authorities.
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South’ Wales
Bae Soly
Edino
London
Saya Ae Tope
New South Wales
Veditor
Torn Clothing Scare Reported In Shanghai Mission Scene
Reports describe distressing conditions in Shanghai involving Canadian missionaries and local hostility. The fragment mentions women and threat to their clothing and safety, with unclear details about events or dates.
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Bpaciol
Shanghai
Psethkat
Pepercat
Fragmentary OCR Story About Balechen Cart Event
Incomplete OCR text shows names and phrases like Succulpaieas Mita and Balechen cart. Readable facts are minimal. core event, participants, and location are unclear. The item appears to be a damaged news fragment with uncertain person and place references.
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Wy de ‘Mkclarf
Montgomery
Barrie
Soares
Maior
Paris
Lluabeth
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Insurance
Akon Fire and Life
JOHN
Rogerson
Owen Strest
Barre
Ier
Duce
Roberts
Casas
Shea
Stresta
Lydenburg
Nankin
Woodhow
Robert Nicht
Hunties
Fourierburg
Mra
Steyn
Siem
Barron
Krogersdorp
Tha Straite
Eable Methigen
Krogersdorp-Potghuistroom
rwil+ Way
Potchefstroom
Prinsloo’s
Thase
Ecsta
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Tien-Esin
King
Bresal
Hera
Ing
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Shiansk
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Balechen
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