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Newspaper
Barrie Examiner
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 30, 1900
Page
3
The readable portion describes an assault within five miles of Pekin dated August 14 and a forceful march of 18 miles from Tang toward a southeast area. Details are incomplete with early wording indicating a forced march and a clash near a Chinese settlement.
Export cattle offered with muted demand and uneven trading. Steady beef quotes noted for certain grades, while hogs remained steady with most arrivals held over. Wheat and barley prices reported with modest activity in the street market.
A fragmented report from Quebec describes a tragedy involving a man named Stanis Lacroix and others. Details are incomplete due to OCR errors, but the event centers on a fatal shooting and ensuing distress in Belocte or Blonte area, with references to a baby and a second victim.
Fragmentary wartime dispatch reports Ebenry or Ebry scoring again at the War Office. Mentions Lord from Protoris with Baden-Pow and cautions about August dates. Notes casualties including a man killed Capt Ellershaw 21 wounded and five missing amid reconnaissance in the Komatt Valley where 140 000 rounds were found.
A garbled passage references Gan-Munmn, Italy, and foreign enemies described with hostile terms. Mentions Lond Prince Tuam, General Tang Fu-Sisa, and Su tones at Gonarat Kong tats in a disjointed order without clear context or attribution.
London dispatch says The War Office received a message from Lord Roberta. Paget reports from Hammainskreal that Baden-Powell reinforced Grobler's left wing and the Guards "were driven back" toward Pienaar's position as Baden-Powell advanced. Casualty details unclear.
Through secret intelligence agents British authorities learn that General Botha commands the Boer forces. The report names General Lucia Meyer as commander and references the EightThirty Fourth and other Boer units in what is described as a widespread mobilization.
A damaged OCR text describes fighting near a camp and levies under a British officer protection. It notes 9,000 rebels burning levies, attacks on stockades, and a night assault with 750 native soldiers involved. The fragmentary account mentions Bekwat and West Africa without clear dates.
Despatch from Odessa notes that the capture of Pokin will not affect operations as Russian military authorities charter extra troop ships. Fifteen transports are now berthed, ready for deployment to the East, with a suburban camp referenced in the report.
In late August Belfaat and Lydenburg operations feature Buller and Rose-Carew's brigades advancing from Belfast to enclose the enemy south-west of Bal manatha. Lekeavly engagement sees three Long Toms and rapid-fire guns with intense firing until dark.
A London despatch reports limited relief celebrations in Shanghai for Pe kin relief and discusses consular actions in Amoy. It cites Russian journals suggesting China deal requires measured methods, not revenge, per Moscow’s view.
Foreign ministers will remain in Perin as official wording indicates they will not depart. The Dimnis leadership issued a formal notice emphasizing continued proximity and coordination on ongoing regional matters.
A despatch from Landes outlines President Kruger's proclamation amid discussions about Roberta and Doras. The report notes Kruger's stance and the counterpoint to Roberts in a tense political context.
Fragmented OCR text mentions harvest details and travel notes from Winkiper. It references Mexican and Manitoba context with unclear lines about dates and actions. The readable content centers on harvest events and transportation, with names obscured.
Official confirmation that Lieutenant Cordua Shor and Lord Roberts faced execution for their roles in the case. Authorities state the death penalty has been carried out or will be carried out under judicial authorization. Public records indicate the actions follow court proceedings and formal sentencing.
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