Boer Forces Rise With Dutch Upheaval In Cape Colony
Cape Town reports Boer forces joined by disloyal Dutch as Kitchener moves thousands from the north. Fighting continues near Teyenberg and De Aar with details scarce. The London Post Cape Town correspondent says the Cape Colony hangs in the balance depending on ammunition held by disloyal Dutch, about 1500 joining in Philipstown district. Measures to stem the invasion are active as reinforcements arrive.
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London
Cape Colony
Cape Town
Philipstown
Oers
Cape
Notice to Creditors of John McAllister Estate
Pursuant to Justice Scott’s order dated December 17 1900 creditors and others with claims against John McAllister deceased must send their names addresses and claim particulars plus any securities by February 12 1901 to Haultain Melenzie McNeill Macleod Advocates for the administratrix Elizabeth McAllister. After February 12 1901 the administratrix will distribute assets among those with notice. Macleod December 21 1900.
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Justice Scott
John McAllister
Messrs
Macleod
A.D
Haultain, McKenzie & McNeill
Elizabeth McAllister
Coast to Coast Railway Project Progress Report
Norman Me reports delayed discussions with Dentisensey and Maun over a month about the coast to coast railway from Vancouver to the Boundary. McLean predicts work may start in spring. Proponents say Northern will link Coast and Kootenay lines, run a ferry to Victoria, and connect with the Grand Trunk at the eastern end.
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Norman McLean
Coast and Kootenay Railway
Norman
Ditesensey
Maun
Midi
Ihear
Vancover
McLean
Coast & Kootenay
Victoria
Nooieways
Canada recruits for South African Constabulary
Cable from Joseph Chamberlain to Lord Minto states HM government will accept up to 1000 Canadian recruits for the South African Constabulary. Applicants must be 20–35, good shots and riders, with three year engagements and five shillings daily with rations. Special transport and officer commissions allotted by numbers raised. Safer to note preference for those who served in South Africa.
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Ottawa
Lord Minto
Joseph Chamberlain
South Africa
Canada
Inspector-general of
Constabwary
Fall
Lord Scrathcona
Liste Yoomny
TOCO
Cuam Bervan
Kitchener Arrives at De Aar to Crush Boer Invasion
Dispatches from Cape Town report Lord Kitchener landing at De Aar to impose measures against the Boer advance. Other items note the Standard Bank losing cash and papers from eighteen towns, plus cavalry mobilization in Belfast and press commentary urging support for Kruger.
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Cape Town
Lord Kitchener
de Aar
Cape Colony
Cape Pown
Witer
Soy Gouliewtion
Standard Bank
Belfast
Southfrica
Paris
Henry Rochefort
Universal Press Committee
Kruger
London
Mai
Hague
Christmas Contrast and Boer War News From Across the Ocean
London editorials mark a restrained Christmas mood amid ongoing war, noting Britain’s resolve and Kruger’s stance. In Kansas City, capt Heavygate orders 50,000 cavalry horses and mules for South Africa, with ships bound via New Orleans to Cape Town. Reports describe transport delays, climate losses, and the vast wartime animal program, alongside field actions and troop movements. Winnipeg contingent to Ottawa arrives, earmarked for Christmas duties before travel to Regina.
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Kansas City
Heavygate
South Africa
New Orleans
Cape Town
Durban
New London
Airicen
David ‘Moberly
Moberly
Tropics
England
United States
Baden- Powell
Oooo
Jaesland
Canadian Contingent Welcomed in Montreal
Montreal reports the Canadian contingent under Col Otter arriving by Intercolonial at Grand Trunk station near nine. A militia detachment, cheering crowds, and cordial welcomes from Mayor Prefontaine marked the reception as Otter and officers acknowledged the crowd.
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Montreal
Col. Otter
Grand Trunk
Roy
D.O.C
Otter
Quebec
Local Firms Expand in Western Canada
I. C. Price plans a new building and grocery opening at Ponoka. Forster and McCullough launch timber, produce, and general commission business at Lethbridge. Parsons and Co. open a tin smithing shop alongside their hardware line at Edmonton.
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I. C. Price
Ponoka
Forster & McCullough
Lethbridge
Parsons & Co
Edmonton
Calgary Conflagration Destroys Major Blocks Christmas Dawn
A Christmas morning blaze in Calgary destroyed three large blocks the Norman Dock Clarence and Tribune. Values totaled about 63 0000 with no insurance on the Norman block and extensive damage to adjacent premises. Fire officials say poor water pressure hindered containment as police and volunteers aided in salvage and containment efforts.
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C. P.R. Press
Werth
Alberti Abase
Lheeipedossds
Hero
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