Pretoria Silent Ends Hope of Peace Talks
London reports Lord Roberts silent about Pretoria as telegrams delay from Lorenzo Marques. Boer panics, Pretoria’s civilian committee withdraws troops to keep order, while reinforcements approach. Reports hint at Boer forces between Pretoria and Johannesburg and possible hard fighting before British flag over Pretoria. Other dispatches note Boer actions near Ventersburg Harrismith and preparations at Net Haasje for Kruger. Cape Town says Warren’s force repulsed by rebels at Faberspur with casualties on both sides.
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Johannesburg
Ian Hamilton
Daily Chronicle
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Harrismith
Amsterdam
Net Haasje
Krugers
Cape Town
Warren
Faberspur
Col. Spence
Crisis Near Ahead Attitude Holds Peace Between Japan and Russia
London reports that Great Britain’s stance deterred hostilities between Russia and Japan. Six weeks earlier Japan blocked a trader at Masamoho, demanding Russia withdraw. Britain signaled inability to act amid Africa warfare, prompting Tokyo to rethink and retreat from its belligerent posture.
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Russia
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Britain
Africa
Tokio
Col. McBrady Harty to Succeed General Hatton in Canada
A report from Montreal says Col. McBrady Harty will replace General Hatton as commander of the militia in Canada. Harty, an Irishman, has seen extensive action and earned a distinguished service decoration in Farama field operations and the Egyptian campaign. The transfer is not officially confirmed.
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General Hatton
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Farara
Harcy
Chinese Puzzle Quiet in Pekin After Guard Arrival
A telegram from Minister Conger in Pekin says 450 guards have improved the scene at the legations of Russia France Great Britain Italy Japan and the United States. Pekin itself is much quieter though Boxers remain active in the surrounding countryside.
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Pekin
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France
Great Britain
Italy
Japan
United States
Commission named to probe electoral corruption in Ottawa
Sir Wilfrid Laurier announces a commission to investigate election fraud. Chancellor John Boyd chairs, with Mr Justice Falconbridge and His Honor Jorge McTavish on the panel. The inquiry will cover ballot fraud and misconduct in Ontario constituencies, starting from 1896 rules and extending to earlier elections. Both major parties will be represented by counsel for a fair inquiry.
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Ottawa
Jane
Wilfrid Lacker
John Boyd
Justice Falconbridge
Toronto
Jorge McTavish
West Huron
British Enter Pretoria as City Falls to British Ahead of Provisional Rule
Dispatches from Lord Roberts report Johannesburg in British hands with the flag over government buildings. President Kruger and cabinet depart Pretoria for Lydenburg, while Middleburg becomes provisional Boer seat. Rumors and conflicting wires suggest further shifts as British and Boer forces maneuver toward Lydenburg.
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Daily Mail
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Daily Telegraph
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Daily Chronicle
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Daily Express
Misery and Death in Famine Districts of India
Louis Klopsch, publisher of the Christian Herald, reports dire conditions across Bombay presidency including Gujerat and Barola. He cites mass deaths from cholera and smallpox, vast relief-station overcrowding, rampant dysentery, high hospital mortality, and decayed sanitation with vultures and dogs feeding on corpses.
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New York
Christian Herald
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Barola
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Dohad
Godhera
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Ahmedabad
Viragam
Drowning at Horse Island Lake Winnipeg Claims Two
Word comes of a drowning on Lake Winnipeg at Horse Island during a violent wind storm. Wm Bell of Winnipeg and Rob Nicholls of Collingwood were boat crewmen. Bell was drowned, Nicholls survived after clinging to an upturned boat until help arrived. Bell was about 25, single, recently moved to Winnipeg with his parents.
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Castile
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China
Woodbine
Toronto
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Winnipeg Rowing Club
P. E. I. Assembly
Pinean
Joseph Lemaine
Hamilton
Fire Devastates Port Hilfory Settlement in Nova Scotia
A forest fire near Port Hilfory, Sherbrooke, N S, on Wednesday afternoon rapidly spread threatening the settlement. All residents joined in desperate efforts to battle the blaze, but 13 buildings and contents were destroyed. Some villagers were cut off at Reid's Point and saved only by a passing tug boat.
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Sherbrooke
N.S
Port Hilfory
Reid’s Point
Week in Review: Boers, Boxer War, Fires and Rail News
Summarizes scattered clipping items: Boer delegates in Cleeland and celebrations in Ontario. Boxer rebellion tensions in China. deaths from smallpox and a bridge collapse. trains wrecks and a Winnipeg carnival plan. rail time-card changes and mayoral notes. multiple Canadian towns report fires, strikes, and political shifts. notable deaths and maritime notes.
Winnipeg Markets Wheat and Dairy Prices Report
Manitoba market notes list prices for wheat oats barley and milling products in Fort William and Winnipeg. Includes cattle dairy butter cheese vegetables poultry and hides with varied rates for No 1 and No 2 grades and farm freight adjustments. Specific items cover Man Itoba Strong Bakers oats flaxseed and Seneca root among others with per bushel per sack and per pound figures.
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Bard
Fort William
Ogilvie
Gienora
Lake of the Woods
Medora
Winnipeg
California
Best Smith’s Falls
M Cready Arms & Cycle Co Advertises Sporting Goods
The M Cready Arms and Cycle Co announces its Manitoba entry offering a full line of sporting goods. Customers are urged to write for items and prices with low figures and prompt attention.
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M.cready Arms & Cyle Co
Manitoba
The Seat of War Heroics Debate
Kate scolds Fred for posing as a war hero when he avoided battle. Fred claims he chose to stay home to conquer his desire to go to the war and asserts his act was heroic. Boston Transcript tone noted.
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Fred
Boston Transcript
High Art in Billwville Slow coach paints six houses faster
Cartoonish quip cited by the Atlanta Constitution jokes about an artist who took two months to paint a small picture while Bill finished six house exteriors and even coated a railroad tank in less time, highlighting contrasts in craft and speed.
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Billwville
Atlanta Constitution
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