Gen French and the Troopers
The Winnipeg area notes a false peace rumor in South Africa prompting debate among officers about dispatching the contingent. Major Swinford Captain Mackie Surgeon-Major Codd and Gen French favored sending troops for policy and need, while French argued against sailing if peace nears or is declared. He warned of higher nearer forces and costs.
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South Africa
Winnipeg
Swinford
Mackie
Codd
General Irench
Halifax
England
French
Local Legislature session ends with delays and a political stalemate
Victoria reports no bills enacted as April session stalls over RR NeBride's confidence motion on the Canadian Northern contract. Government delays aim to sway opposition before a railway deal vote, leaving the country to bear the cost amid a murky political standstill. Col. Pellatt to lead Canadian contingent at London coronation ceremonies.
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Victoria
RR NeBride
Col. Pellatt
London
Church Services list for AT and PAUL'S and Methodist Church
The notice lists Church of England services at AT and PAUL'S with Holy Communion schedule and Sunday worship times. It also notes Sunday School times and holy day observances, inviting attendees. A separate entry lists Methodist Church services on Sundays at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. with a Bible class, Sunday School, and Tuesday prayer meeting led by Pastor R. B. Lariney.
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OC. I. Yates
Methodist Church
Ray
R.B. Lariey
J W Clarke Ewing Machine Supplies Ad
Local ad for J W Clarke offering machine supplies including shut tles needles belts oil and related items for sewing and repair needs.
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Ewing Machine
Peace rumors denied as Boer war dispatches update the front
London reports firm denial of any peace accord while confirming heavy fighting in the Transvaal and Western regions. Delegates from the Transvaal and Orange Free State travel between Klerksdorp and Pretoria, lodging apart but assembled for negotiations. Casualties run into the hundreds with Boer losses and British patrols engaged near Rooiwal and Bultfontwin.
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London
Pretoria
Schalkburger
Louis Botha
Lucas Moser
Delarey
Ds Wet
Mr. Steyn
Klerksdorp
Transvaal
Orange Free State
Lings
Lord Kitchener
Commandant Potgieter
Colenbrander
Beyer
Langer
Psal Iop
Pietersburg
Transvaal Colony
Molingpoort
Poort
Col
Murray
Lieut
Lincoln
Western Transvaal
Tan Hamilton
Methuen
Ol. Kekewich
Rooiwal
Jeuving
Potgieter
Peace terms proposed by Boers outlined in Pretoria
A secret South African despatch published from The Hague details Boer peace proposals. A British lord commissioner would govern with a Boer executive in Pretoria, districts with mixed officers, and veto power to Britain. Johannesburg to join British civic bodies. a £10 million war indemnity, disarmament after Boer prisoners return, bilingual schools and courts, no war tax, and phased retention of current Boer leaders.
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Hague
South Africa
Pretoria
Evening News
Edinburgh
Prototia
Johannesburg
South ‘Africa
Great Britain
Telegraph Company Manager Admits Destruction of Telegram Bills
In Victoria April reports, Manager Christie of the C P R B Telegraph Co admits destroying telegram bills to protect customers. Western Union officials produced coded messages and ministers may be called to decipher them. Mr Curtis withdraws from the Commission after disputes over coded telegrams and a key ruling.
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Victoria
Commission Today
Christie
C. P. RB. Telegraph Co
Greenshields
Western Union
Smith Gurtis
Western Union Company
W. McNeill
W. C. Wells
Hugh Sutherland
Bodwell
Curtis
Mr. McNeill
Golden Bealas Newspaper Fades Due to Apathy in Town
A BC despatch notes Golden Bealas has ceased publication from local apathy and selfishness. The piece extols the local paper as district advocate and community watchdog, praising its role in reporting events, church notices, obituaries, and civic life while lamenting lack of support.
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British Columbia
Golden
Heaven
Earth
Lila
Barbara Pritchio
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