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Newspaper
Golden Era
Location
Golden, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Mar 02, 1900
Page
2
Reports from London Ottawa and Kingston describe Gen Cronje's trapped Boer force at Paardeberg Drift and praise Canadian soldiers for gallantry. British dispatches recount Highland Brigade losses and Roberts’ praise of Canadian troops amid heavy fighting and strategic setbacks.
In Ottawa on February 28 the Commons debated parliamentary conduct and past government acts. Sir Charles Tupper and Mr. Foster challenged references to the Conservatives while in power. Sir Richard Cartwright urged restraint as ministers discussed franking and postal law breaches. The session also covered transport debates and a cable tribute to fallen Canadian servicemen.
An 1800s style advertisement touts Dr Chase's Catarrh Cure and Nerve Food as a two product treatment that relieves cold in the head and acute catarrh within hours and claims to permanently eradicate chronic catarrh within weeks. It advises combining Nerve Food to rebuild the system and mentions price, box contents, and a supplier in Boston.
Toronto dispatch reports Modder River battle with extensive Canadian losses. Wounded include Major H M Arnold and Lt. Mason, while several officers and many soldiers are listed as killed or missing across units from 5th Royal Ontario Regiment to QOR and RC A. Telegraph confirms names and casualty spread, with allies urging a safe return.
London reports heavy fighting between British and Boer forces as Lord Roberts lists 49 killed and wounded, with uncertain results from Cronje’s surround at Traonderberg and fresh reinforcements reportedly moving from Ladysmith and northern Cape. News from Windsor Castle and Cape Town signs relief rumors, while Macdonald lauds Highland brigade despite reports of his wounding.
Brantford Ontario February 1. William Grant Some dry goods merchants have made an assignment after years of operation. Liabilities and assets are reported around 675 000. The note signals a formal financial restructuring affecting local trade.
The readable text hint suggests a report on straw mats, loom work, and a voyage or trade route involving Manila and India. It references Japee Chiss, Rome, and a guerr or mating term, with scattered phrases about waves and banded movement.
London reports Lord Methuen’s force reached Kimberley without fighting after Magersfontein. British Corps in Vancouver offer to raise 600 men by public subscription, with a mass meeting planned. Casualties at Kimberley include Lieuts Heaketh Banbury and D. F. Brassey and Capt Tasov, plus several wounded.
Disjointed items report varied events across nations and cities. References include fires in Spain and Canada, political upheavals, trials, weather and strikes, with names and places scattered through a fog of OCR garble.
J. D. O Brien at 148 Princess Circle Winnipes, Maine appears in a local address notation with drawer 1087.
Manitoba and Winnipeg markets list prices for oats, corn, wheat, and millfeed plus dairy cheese pork hides and wool. Prices shown per bushel per pound per hundredweight with ranges for various grades and regions including Lake the Woods Glenora Medora and Manitoba outlets.
Ontario tankard won again by the Toronto Granites. Burglars hit the Masonic Temple in Toronto wounding one man after shots fired. A reception honored Grand High One Trauger Elliott of Ingercol Ontario in Winnipeg. Elections and local notes from Newark division and other places. Contained chaos of fragmented reports and mixed items across cities.
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