Kuropatkin's Review of War Reports on Port Arthur to Mukden
A historical summary of Kuropatkin's survey of the Russo Japanese War from Port Arthur to Mukden. It details divisions over Port Arthur defenses, transport and horse shortfalls, and blamed failures by generals Grippenberg and Kaulbars, with notes on orders, morale, and the overall Russian defeat.
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Kurone
Russo-J
Rusaoeana
Rusala
Russia
Mukden
Port Arthur
Kuropatkin
Oes
Eral Karol
Edic
Ately
Kuropat
Sketch of Sir W. C. McDonald Montreal's Quiet Millionaire
A portrait of Sir William McDonald in Montreal aged on the cusp of his wealth, showing a modest office and austere manners. The article notes his vast fortune, philanthropic support for education, and distant reserve masking a decisive merchant prince who arrived in Montreal at twenty one to pursue imports and tobacco.
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Montreal
Io Addal
Withm Lonald
Novre Dame Street
Canada
Dominion
John
Glaiadue
Sir William
Hfe
Donald McDonald
Legislative Council
Princis Edward Island
Tragadie
Central Academy
Charettetown
Toder
Daniel Brennan
Montréal
Senate
Opening of Local Legislature Heralds New Provincial Session
The third session of the Prince Edward Island General Assembly opened with the Lieutenant Governor arriving to the National Anthem. Premier and government officials outlined subsidies, agriculture, fisheries, education plans, and jail improvements while a bye-election added Murdoch Kennedy to the Opposition. Committees were named and the House adjourned for sessions.
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Prince Edward Island
Legislative Assembly
Ottawa
Hughes
Murdoch Kennedy
Queen's Co
McKindon
Bedy
Read
Richards
Engrosing
Godkin
Gallant
Smith
McKinnon
Wood
McMan
Arsenault
Mclanis
MacDonald
Wrager
McNutt
Godhin
Fraser
Prowse
Agriculture
Reid
Haszard
Irving
McMillan
Kennedy
Gowrie and Block-house colliery in Nova Scotia near standstill
Work at the Gowrie and Block-house colliery in Port Morien Nova Scotia is virtually halted with only about 16 staff remaining. Residents aid by salvaging coal while uncertainty looms for better days. The article notes Nestor Storey and Sir William, praised as fair yet strict, with examples of charity despite harsh business.
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Gowrie
Port Morien
Gifairs
Naler
London Retells the Cabul Tragedy of 1841 in Blackwoods Tale
A London writer revisits the Cabul Tragedy, detailing a disastrous 1841 retreat. The account recalls brutal combat, mass losses, freezing conditions, and acts of courage by officers and soldiers amid chaos on the road to Jalalabad.
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Cabul
Blackwood
London
Blackwoods
N. S
Khurd Cabal
Imperial policy shifts on colonial contributions and autonomy
London reports progress in the Commons showing neither Liberal nor Nationalist ministries will compel Canada and other colonies to pay for imperial defences. Churchill supports Balfour's call for voluntary colonial enthusiasm over centralized control, citing New Hebrides and Newfoundland to argue foreign negotiations should involve prior colonial consultation.
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Wirz
London
House of Commons
Canada
Wiston Churchill
Bafour
Commons
Great Britain
Abegweit Hockey Team Wins Series In Newfoundland Trip
The Abegweit Hockey team from Charlottetown split results in Newfoundland with three games. They beat the home club 3 0 after a 2 2 draw, then won the deciding match 16 3 to claim the series 18 goals to 5. The Charlottetown squad departs tonight for home.
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Wireless
St. Joan’s
Mid
Abvg* Welt
Charlottetown
Abegweits
Newfoundlanders
Charlottetown Boys
Tragic Cabul Tragedy Recounted in Blackwood’s Magazine
The account describes a doomed retreat from Cabul where 4,500 fighters and 13,000 camp followers were overwhelmed. Messages sought aid from Major Griffths of the 37th N.L. as a mob forced surrender. Only Captain Souter and five others survived after a brutal five minute massacre.
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Major Griffths
N.L
Arash
Souter
44Th
Queen's
Ldiers
Cabul
Pain Balm for Lame Back Relief
A rheumatic muscle ailment called lame back is treated by Chamberlain's Pain Balm applied two or three times daily and rubbed on each area. If relief is lacking, bind a long dampened flannel with Pain Balm. quick relief is promised. Sold by all druggists.
Investigations Open Into Brewster Express Wreck
Four separate inquiries begun into the Brewster express disaster on the New York Central Railway after Saturday night wreck. No cause yet found though coroner suspects a heavy motor bending the rail. Most injured are recovering. final death toll not to exceed twenty five.
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New York
New York Central Railway
Nesbit Thaw Trial Opens Cross Examination
Mrs Evelyn Nesbit Thaw faced cross examination as Jerome secured a ruling allowing potentially damaging evidence. She testified she was truthfully recounting the Thaws movements after Europe in 1904, including the Cumberland Hotel incident, while Thaw showed anger in White's presence. The trial resumes tomorrow with Mrs Thaw under cross examination.
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New York
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
Jerome
Europe
Cumberland Hotel
White
Mra Thaw
Sabbath Day Alliance envoy reports strong support across Manitoba and Northwest
Rev J G Shearer returns to Toronto after four weeks promoting the Lord's Day Alliance. He says travel reached Edmonton area with Manitoba and Northwest lines mostly out of service and Swift Current as westernmost point. He notes widespread enthusiasm for stricter Sabbath provisions and says national Sabbath support is strongest in the prairie regions.
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Toronto
J G. Shearers
Lord's Day Alliance
Manitoba
Northwest
Shearer
Edmonton
Swift Current
Ontario
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Kaubas
Nogi
Sir W.C. McDonald
Mardech Kennedy
Queen’s Co
Department of Agriculture
Wales College
Jes
McGill
BLEAK
Nova
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Wila
William
Tale House
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Nile Charge
Grant
Shelton
Elphinstone
Gandamsk
Surkab
Jelalabad
Dr. Brydon
Great Britain and Colonies
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Thaw
Sozcray
New Brunswick
St. Gronor
N. B
Raveler
Mr. Bowden
Queen Hotel
Bank Sap
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