After the Enemy General French Sweeping the Country
General Kitchener reports De Wet crossed the Bloemfontein line near Israels poort during the night of Jan 60 and French with cavalry is sweeping east of the Pretoria Johannesburg rail line. Knox says heavy fighting south of Welcome on Jan 29 with Boer losses and British casualties. Pretorius surrenders but Boers vow to continue fighting.
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Ballots Found Valid Despite Missing Initials in North Bruce Case
Toronto Feb 3 Chancellor Boyd and Mr Justice Street rule seven uninitialed ballots are valid. Four favored Campbell Liberal and three McNeill Conservative. Judges say deputy RO neglect caused missing initials and voters should not suffer. Trial to resume Monday at Southampton.
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Canada's Floral Tribute for Queen's Funeral
Lord Strathcona represents Canada at the queen's funeral. Canada sends a four foot diameter wreath with white lilies camellias lilies of the valley and violets. Eight semicircular wreaths of white azaleas symbolize the eight provinces. Inscription: Tribute of a considerate regard and esteem from her Canadian people. British Columbia offers a cushion star of violets with V R I and Crown in lilies of the valley and a white silk ribbon with pink orchids.
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Global briefs from Winnipeg to Pittsburgh in February
Telegraphic items report January land sales in Winnipeg totaling 25 9498 acres for 81000 dollars. Lady Rachel Fitzgerald, daughter of the Earl of Dunraven, dies at Adare Manor after giving birth on January 20. A duel near Phoenix involves Tom Childs and Miguel Lacado over a promessa unrequited love. Rosa Rott is murdered in Pittsburgh as her nine year old daughter is present. the father disappeared after dinner.
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Miguel Lacado
Ajomine
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Lacada
Pittsburg
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Mohler Street
East End
New County Court District Planned for Swan River
Round World items report a new county court district to be formed for Swan River county. Also notes 450 new smallpox cases in Minnesota, deaths of Steve Brodie in Texas, a fire in Abercrombie North Dakota destroying eleven businesses, and other brief international and local notices from February 2–3 across North America.
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Boers Destroy Mines in Cape Town Attack Reported
In Cape Town reports the Boer assault on the Boksburg mines caused damages totaling £300,000. Also from Kroonstad comes word that peace envoy Andries Wessels was shot at Klipfontein on January 26 by order of General De Wet, with Morgan Dall killed near Lindley on January 10.
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Thrilling Rescue At Hotel Jefferson Fire
Fire at the Hotel Jefferson in New York started in the pantry and spread rapidly. Panic ensued as 150 occupants escaped, but nurse Eleanor D Downing died after being lowered by rope from a sixth story window and leaping when the line broke. Mr Mason saved his wife Mrs Mason using a rope as firefighters aided their descent. It was a dramatic rescue witnessed by firefighters.
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Cuba votes for universal suffrage in constitutional debate
Mavana February 1 reports the constitutional convention approved inserting a universal suffrage clause by a large majority. Rumors that the United States will transfer governance to Cuba cause business panic with stocks dropping and fears of canceled orders.
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Marine improvements advance at Selkirk and Gull Harbour
Winnipeg Feb 1 Mr Malhoit Dominion civil engineer says work on the Selkirk dock is progressing with about 800 feet constructed. Docks at Tinausa repaired and extended, a new Gull Harbour wharf rising, and a dredge with swinging engines will double capacity. A new Red River mouth channel is anticipated soon using the dredging gear.
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Stanley Cup Comes West In Winnipegs Victory
Montreal reports the Winnipegs won the deciding game of the Stanley Cup series 12 to 1. The game was fast with Victorians Bain scoring early in the first half and Trihey for the Shamrocks later, plus Bain again in extra time.
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Niagara Falls
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Montreal Shamrocks
Two Ottawa and Montreal fatalities reported in brief notices
Montreal report says Mrs. William Vallentine of 24 Balmoral street died after a red hot poker touched her clothes while cleaning the floor. Ottawa item notes Henry Payne, 58, fell on a lumber pile at Booth's yards and broke his neck after seventeen years with the company. his family resides in Hull.
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Shedden Company
Canada and Abroad Highlights From Feb 1
A roundup of early February dispatches reports the death of John King former Elgin county warden and jailer in St Thomas. political, mining, and labor notes from Ottawa Winnipeg Vancouver and Victoria with events in Paris and London. Notable items include a Grand Trunk and Dominion Line port service decision Montreal, a Diners fortune in Dawson and a Newfoundland style proclamation reactions. Two mining incidents in Pittston and Port Simpson deaths reported. A Punch issue plan marked by no jokes for Queen Victoria funeral.
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News Notes from February 6 1900s World Update
Cribbed notes report Queen of Sweden and Norway gravely ill, Boers capturing 200 British at Modderfontein on Jan 30, and King Edward resigning as grand master of English Freemasons. Emperor William decorates Earl Roberts, leaves London amid cheers. Boer threats disperse, British squadron heads to Lorenzo Marquez. Manitoba registration to be adopted. Ontario finances show a $200000 balance.
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Kitchener Plans 10000 Boer Prisoners to India
Reports state Lord Kitchener proposes sending 10,000 Boer prisoners to India. The note follows other imperial moves including Newfoundland governance and Canada canal expansion.Donald Todd confesses to Winnipeg murder. Charles Coleman linked to Ontario case.
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Winnipeg markets and commodity prices report
Market notes list prices for wheat flour and oats, mill feeds, butter, cheese, eggs, vegetables, dressed meats, poultry, hides, wool, tallow and Seneca root. Includes prices per bushel, per ton, and per dozen with ranges across items and suppliers in Winnipeg.
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Ornamental Peanut Plant Grows as Parlor Specimen
An old Washington Star note explains growing a peanut in a pot of loose tea leaves kept warm. The plant sprouts and extends its branches in a hanging form with yellow flowers and peduncles, offering a rare indoor novelty for early spring.
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