Local Legal Notice From Barrie Office Ad
A terse legal notice lists firms SMACAR TAY BOVE MURCHISOD and A. McQuarrie W. a Bors C. Moncmisan with solicitors George Ann Hurrie Alston and Creemore. Barrie office at No 6 Dunlop Street North side advertises services to obtain the lowest rate.
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Smacar Tay
Bove &Murchisod
Bere
Mamure
Lesnox
BROWN
Jppabristrrs
Solicetors
Haneatoy Bacnior
Hurrie, Alston and Creemore
Barrie Oitica
Dunlop Street
North Side
Loun Ax
Moreboers Surrender and Train Derailed in Barriamith District
A Boer faction split from Barriamith, with prison reports of prisoners. Hunter orders patrols as a derailment killed 13 and wounded many. Aerial reports of 600 men under Gen. Hunter arrive. Gen Roux and Wepenar commander join. Wagons stream for seven miles up the valley amid shifting prices and foreign pressures.
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Hunter
Roux
Val- Sid
Foreigh
Boer War Surrenders Mark North Eastern Collapse
Pretoria dispatch reports Gen. Prinsloo with 5,000 men and 17 guns surrendering to Gen. Hunter. De Wet remains at Reitzburg while Piet De Wet surrendered after evading surveillance. French occupies Pawata tion. Botha’s and other commandos total about 6,000, scattered. Delarey with 1,?00 men in difficult Crocodils country. Grobler with 300 burghers north of Bushveld. Middelburg residents welcome British, hoping the war ends.
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GeneDe
Wet
Pretoria
Mayse
Prinsloo
Hunter
Tha Pree
de’ Wet
Reitzburg
Piet’ de Wet
Christian de Wat
French
Cecupind
Eeeicus Ommandoes
Botha
Beliaved
Delarey
Hare
Grobeller
Bushveld
Middal ‘Burg
Russians Attack in Far East Sparks Tense Aftermath
Report from Charbin cites Chinese Imperial troops in civilian dress striking Russians as detachments from Port Arthur move to disarm them. Jugavitch notes changes since July 18 with 11 killed and 80 wounded and 20 killed, 6 wounded in subsequent artillery attack. Scouting indicates Chinese advances around Charbin amid fragile guarantees of safe conduct.
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St Petersburg
Far East
Lisotung
Port Arthur
Jugavitch
Charbin
Gradekoff
Telin
Jugaviteh
Gurin
Bavizki
Conflicting Messages on Allied Advance and Chinese Officials
A dispatch from Pekin reports the allied advance began today while Fe Weng-Lab notes relations between Chinese ministers and foreign offices remain amiable. A conference over conveyance to Tianjin is favored, but recent Tianjin hostilities complicate telegrams to representatives.
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Enying
Fe Weng-Lab
Offoe
Pakin
Lega
Tian-Tain
Tian-Tsin
Despatch on Peitsang engagement and allied advance
London dispatch reports no new news on the engagement between Chinese and allies at Peitsang. Washington advices and Consul Carlos despatches are the only information known. The Times Shanghai correspondent cites that Consul Carlos learned from Japanese colleagues on Aug 1 that Gen Tung-Fuh-Siang’s troops massed near Peitsang to oppose the allies, and an edict orders recapture of Tien-Fsin and the Taku forts.
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London
Pietsang
Toussig
Washington
Carlos
Times
Shanghai
Gens- Tung-Fuh-Siang
Peitsarng
Issu
Tien-Fsin
Taku
Indian Troops Arrive Reinforcing Hong Kong Garrison
A Hong Kong despatch states the India division has arrived, reinforcing the colony after a prior alarm over defence. Four thousand Indian troops join French and British warships with American monitor Monterey also present. Canton hosts French British and American gunboats as reports confirm a fourth brigade of Indian troops ordered to China.
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Hong Kong
India
Monterey
Canton
Simli
China
Parliament Members Implicated in Boers Despatch Report
London dispatch reports documents of grave import implicating certain members of Parliament and other officials in plans amid agitation. Cape Town correspondent notes light shed on the matter as a search proceeds.
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London
Telegraph
Cape Town
Eng
Animosity to Kruger Over Worthless Paper Money Reported
Fragmentary despatch from Pretoria describes anger toward President Kruger over banknotes issued by Burghers that were deemed worthless. The report hints at a dinner scene with Mrs Botha and other guests and references tensions between republic authorities and English interests.
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Frank
Pretoria
Dace
Botha
Bord Roberts
Kroger
Republic-paper
England
Tita
Aiding the Allies in Tien-Tsin Churches Seek Protection
Report from Tien-Tsin states Christians petition Secretary Denby for protection of churches after local Muslims propose providing quarters for troops. British commander Gen Gaseleo and generals Sung-Teng and Ma entrench nearby while Boxer rumors circulate.
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Hele
Tien-Tain
Gaseleo
Lam
Peitsang
Mohammaedans
Petiston
Denby
Ras
Sung -Teng
Nouiniaandae
Thiera
Dolla
Rout of Ashantis Noted as Heavy British Loss
Fragmentary report notes heavy British losses in an engagement with Ashantis on July 24. Source mentions outnumbered British force of about 400 with two guns, and intense fighting hour by hour as troops attempted to locate the enemy.
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Ceetaemanes Payas
Minjora -R. Baddopa
Dalmanutha Stronghold Rumors Suppress Boer Advance
Fragmentary text suggests a despot is strong at Dalmanutha with Marques cited and a despator claim. Mentions of Botha, Kroger, De Wet, and General Dolarey imply Boer forces in retreat sidelined by shifting command.
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Dalma
Aintha
Kroger
Pre
Dolarey
Five Kropp and Four Naval Cannon Fall Into Russian Hands
A garbled dispatch notes that forces are preparing to act near Pekin with 28,000 men awaiting orders. The fragment mentions naval cannon captured by Russians and a further state of unsettled actions.
Driven from the Kraals Weeping at Pratoris
Fragmentary OCR reads like a stand in historical local notice. Weeping and wailing mark displacement of women and children from a place named Pratoris. Mentions KeMie and Fratoria with scattered names and dates unclear. tone suggests a disrupted community event or relocation.
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KeMie
Pratoris
Fratoria
Anya
Humber
Raithe
Poabad
Cnet
Canadian contingent grows fit for duty in five weeks
A dispatch from Ottawa reports the first Canadian contingent now numbers 700 men fit for duty, up from 434 fit for duty on June 22 and 546 in hospital or aid. Col Otter's diary covering May 26 to June 22 records steady progress and hard work, with the Canadian boys described as not feather-bed.
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Iter
Ottawa
Otter
Johannesburg
Otters
Duke of Saxe Coburg Prince Dies at Rosenau Castle
Despatch from Coburg reports Prince Alfred Ernest Albert Duke of Saxe Coburg died at Rosenau castle at 10 o'clock. Vienna specialists had found a cancerous growth at the root of his tongue. His sudden death spares him a lingering illness. During the minority of his heir the duchy will be governed by the Hereditary Prince of Hahenghe Langenberg, guardian and brother in law of the young Duke.
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Duke of
Edinburgh
Coburg
Alfred Ernest Albert
Saxe-Coburg
Rosenau Castle
Vienna
Duke of Albany
Hahenghe- Langenberg
Disinfectants Seized as Explosives Materials Found Aboard
Reports from Lorenzo Marques describe a steamer Cassius seizure of a large quantity of materials concealed as disinfectants. The cargo, destined for the Transvaal, was bound for local firms before the fire on the vessel revealed the hidden explosives materials. Also noted is an assassination attempt on the Shah of Persia Muzaffer-ed-Din near the royal carriage, thwarted by the Grand Vizier and guards, witnessed by about 500.
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Lorenzo Marques
Transvaal
Cassius
Parpone
Ravatver
Axush-Tewards
Paula de
Smith-Dorrien repulses Boers near Eptahitothsoen
An official despatch from Lord Roberts dated Pretendisa reports Smith-Dorrien repulsed a Boer attack on July 3 near Smith-Dorrien’s camp after a flag of truce demanded surrender. Ian Hamilton faced slight opposition at Vitboalanek with light casualties.
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Roberts
Lomion
Asye
Lord Roberta
Germ Smith-Dorrien
Smith-Dorrien
Ian Hamilton
Vitboalanek
Publicly Executed Authenticated by Empress Dowager
Despatch from London reports a Chinese court order publically harming two high officials. Li Hung Chang is cited as approving harsh measures against those who urged conciliation with foreign powers. Prince Chang’s peace supporters, led by a few advisers, are described as having limited influence.
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London
Times
Shanghai
Prince Chang
Hostages Reported as European Ministers in China
Despatch from Rome claims the Chinese government holds 600 Europeans including foreign ministers and their families. If a war declaration is made, the hostages may be released and ordered to leave Peking, potentially delivering Europeans to the Boxers. Chios would view allied actions toward Pekin as a war declaration.
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Rome
Clina
Peltin
Chios
Pekin
Seymour Invited to Command Shanghai Defenses
A London despatch reports that British and French consuls on Monday invited Admiral Seymour to take command of Shanghai defenses. Seymour promised to grow up plans and submit them to a council of officers. The Shanghai Municipal Council objects to any such action.
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Shanghai
Londom
Admiral Seymour
Britih
J. J. Gaodnon
Geneon
Ne de Bean
Seymour
Shanghai Municipal
Posen
Bie
Cansulax Action
Boer Prisoners at Colombo Despatches From Ceylon
A scrambled report notes prisoners from the Transvaal and surrounding forces reaching Colombo, Ceylon. It mentions about two hundred and eighty five captured Hollander and other nationalities, including officers among the detainees.
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Ceylon
Hondred
Colombo
Saya
Garmaps
Indian killings near Lake Barriste reported
The Evening Journal prints details of a double murder and infant death near Lake Barriste in the Upper Gatineau two years ago. An Leto de Boule Indian killed his son and wife with an ax, then killed their six month old baby girl during a diabolical attack at the campsite.
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Wassey
Ottawa
Saya
pBvening
Leto
de Boule Indian
Bis
Wits
Barriste
Gatineau
Rege
Bin
Toronto Markets Hog Prices and Livestock Terms
Market notes show prime hogs scaling from 160 to 200 with top prices around 14. The report mentions wools at 81 4 cents and sheep prices near 1.40. Spring lambs, calves, and steers are listed with varied quotations, reflecting a busy rural market.
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Regis
Noel Pillow
Amd
Rev Mr Aura Reports a A r p i b i e Slaughter
The fragmentary report notes a slaughter incident linked to Meslunelae and Temdh with unclear details. No further context or names are clearly readable.
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Auras
Paul Mauger's Promise Walk Pay for Dariege Farms
Fragmentary OCR text suggests a 19th century local item involving Paul Mauger and farm payments or promises. The readable fragments mention Burghers, farms, and payments possibly tied to a promise or land work, with garbled place names. No clear dates, places, or outcomes are recoverable.
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