Hull Holocaust Devastates Hull and Ottawa Fire consumes city
Readable reports place Hull’s fire as the cause of 12 000 to 19 000 homeless and large property losses. Ottawa also suffers widespread destruction with mills, factories, and residences burned. Government relief centers open. fire containment unstable at midnight with high winds.
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Ottawa
Hull
Court House
Victoria Island
Wellington Street
Chaudiere
Hillatrees
St. Jean Baptiste
Division Street
Canal
Hintonburg
Canadian Pacific Railway
Ottawa Carbide
Richmond Road
Rochesterville
Tie
Gilmour and
Huston
Gatineau Point
Eoge
Hall Lumber
Stallin Roies
Hall
Bronson and Weston Lumber Company
J. R. Booth
A. W. Fleck
Geo. Foster
Levi Crannell
Bronson
Parr
Parr Mills
Montreal
Peterboro
Brookville
Mephanicsville
Miss Cook
C. PB
Joe
Navan
James Merryford
Hostal
Commons Adjourns After Brief Ottawa Session
Ottawa April 27 the house of commons sat briefly in sad circumstances due to a city fire that destroyed the Ottawa electric light plan. The chamber adjourned until next meeting with opposition consent.
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Commons
Ottawa
House of Commons
Wilfrid
Otawa
Smallpox in Winnipeg Triggers Hospital Quarantine
A Winnipeg general hospital was quarantined after a malignant smallpox case traced to a sleeper from Vancouver to Winnipeg. Hector M. Finlayson, a 55 year old Australian sheep rancher, died within 36 hours of arrival. Two nurses contracted the disease, Nurse Sanford of Virden and Nurse Duncan of Morden, one of whom had vaccination differences. The outbreak prompted isolation of the hospital and exposure inquiries.
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Chown
Brandon
Winnipeg
Finlayson
Winnipg
Potas
Japan
Pit
General Hospital
Sanford
Virden
Duncan
Morden
British Mounted Infantry Drove Enemy From Israel's Poort
Despatch from Lord Roberts dated Bloemfontein April 26 reports Gen Ian Hamilton’s force driving off a strong enemy position at Israel’s Poort with a turning movement. Ridley and Dorrien’s Second Mounted Infantry and the 18th Brigade advanced toward Thaba N’ohu while Tun Hamilton’s forces moved from waterworks with naval guns and a howitzer, occupying a position dominating the Ladybrand district.
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Thaba N'Chu
London
War Office
Lord Roberts
Bloemfontein
Ian Hamilton
Israel
Poort
Ridley
Second Mounted Infantry
Binith Dorrien
Thaba N’ohn
Dladybrand
Van Horne In Cuba Develops Cuban Railway Plan
The Cuban Co formed in New Jersey with 8 million dollars capital aims to rehabilitate and develop Cuba's railway system. Sir William Van Horne and financier Levis Morton, with Whitney syndicate members and John A. Mackay, lead the project. A promoter meeting will occur at Gov. Morton’s office to perfect organization.
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Asalat
New York
Ameican
Cuba
Dle Cubay Co
William O. Vanhorne
O. Whitney
Whitney Syndicate
Levi P. Morton
John A. Mackay
Commercial Cable Co
Western Railway
Changes in Elder Dempster Beaver Line Sail Days
Montreal notices that Lake Megantic sails Friday mornings starting May 4 instead of Wednesday. Lake Ontario service from Liverpool shifts to Tuesday sailings starting May 1 instead of Saturday.
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Ocean Tryarl
Montreal
Dempeter-Beaver Line
Lake Megantic
Lake Ontario
Liverpool
Britain urged to aid Canada in South Africa conflict
The Times editorial calls for Britain to help Canada which is spending blood and treasure in South Africa by contributing to the Ottawa fire victims relief fund. A separate Chicago report details a deadly labor dispute on Racine and Western avenues ending with Peter Miller killed, others injured, amid three months of strife. In Fort Yates North Carolina, Sioux fear policy changes by the Indian bureau threaten treaty rights as funds from hides sales and annual interests are reportedly unpaid.
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London
the Times
Great Britain
Canada
South Africa
Ottawa
Chicago, Ill
Racine
Wes- Hogton Avenues
Peter Miller
Miller
H. Baster
John McGuire
Baster
Inbo
Premmen
Jesistra
Fort Yates
N.C
Indian Bureau
Ee Ridge
Stoas
Wepener Reassessment and Boer Retreat Report
London reports from Bloemfontein dated April 25 say Boer forces numbered 4 000 to 6 000 and retreated northeast along the Ladybrand road after failing to hold Wepener. The Times notes the Osport connection to Pretoria and mentions Dalgety’s relief by Gen Brabant.
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London
Wepener
War Office
Lord Roberts
Bloemfontein
Ladybrand Road
Cape Town
Col. Dalgety
Brabant
the Times
Mafeteng
Toland
Erode
Jamoraburg
Akirting Wepener
Lidybrand Road
Dalgety
de Weis Corp
Denny
18Th Hussars
Leutenants
Prothers
Bareefontein
Spencer Wilkinson
Saya
Free State
Chaba N'Obu
Paris
Pretoria
Wet
Richters
Leuw Koop
Richter
Toral
Anya
South Africa
Ospe Town
Dorban
Lucan Meyer
Mafeking
Sarah Wilson
Yukon Representation Petition Before Parliament
British citizens in Yukon petitioned for parliamentary representation. The document notes a 22 000 population last autumn, revenue over 9 million, and the claim that Yukon warrants two to nineteen members but requests two seats currently. It argues mining stability and population growth justify representation. lawmakers debate funding for war casualties and adjournment.
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Klondike Lal
Parlismnt
Ottawa
British Citisens
Yukon Territory
Dominion
Manitoba
Northwest Territories
British Columbia
Yukon
Sir Charles Tupper
War Office
Borden
Sir Charles
Bell
Addington
Meers
D. O. Fraser
Bennett
Bimcoe
Rats
Craig
Inquiry Into Territorial Public Accounts Falsification Alleged
Regina April 96 A select committee investigates a Regina Standard report of April 18 alleging $20,000 in falsified Territorial accounts. Mr Bennett denies refusing to testify and questions committee authority while Hawkin argues for customary subpoena practice. The dispute fuels an attack on the executive.
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Regina
Patrick
Select
Bennett
Hawlain
Campaign on the Coast Labor Rally Weighs Martin Platform
Labor unions in the city gathered to decide support for Martin and his platform. Debate centered on endorsing the Martin plan while fielding two independent candidates who would back the platform but be ready to oppose if pledges were broken.
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Martin
Hall
Toronto
Couger
Labor Party
Itate Labor Party
Soma
Pseset
Boston
de Lawd
Las
Atlanta Constitution
Private Parcell Dies of Fever in Africa
Bloemfontein reports the death of Private Parcell of Halifax aged 29. He died Sunday April 16 after contracting fever while serving with Company H in Africa. He was son of W A Parcell and formerly attached to the Bisty-ainth regiment. He leaves a wife and four children.
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Parcell
Bloemfontein
Halifax
Pere
Alfa
Company H
Africa
W. A. Parcell
Has No Power to Hallé Spur Line to Brandon
Word received from police tors of the Northern Pacific railroad that they have no power under clear authority to build a spur to the grounds at Brandon. The incomplete report notes authorities and details of the proposed line remain unsettled as of April 86.
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Hallé
Brandon
Northern Pacific Rail
Aaa
Mals Tour of the Continent and Local Paving Note
Fragmentary text references a person named Mals and a continental tour, plus a note about paving in Alaska or a related location. The readable fragments suggest travel or schedule elements and municipal work but lack clear events, dates, or outcomes to confirm.
Empress's Tobacco Reform Ends In Revenue Shortfall
A historic tale recounts an unnamed Russian empress who banned tobacco in court to curb indulgence. Tax receipts fell, a treasury envoy warned of revenue loss, and after brief enforcement the rule eased, restoring funds and the empress's rumored wealth.
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Oman
Russia
Bits of News For Beth Sparks City Gossip
The Galt Lake Herald recounts a chatty scene where two young women reminisce about past lake trips and gossip about a man named Perry now married to one of the speakers. The dialogue touches on old fame, romance, and a trip to San Francisco and Los Angeles.
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Beth
Perry
Hetty
Johnny
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Galt Lake Herald
Rome as the eternal center of world culture
In a Rome lecture Frederic Harrison praised the city’s 8,000 year continuity and its three roles in culture. He argued Rome was the ancient world’s center, the cradle of early Christianity, and the hub of religious pilgrimages, poetry, and art across centuries.
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Rome
Frederic Harrison
London
Unclear Fragment Helps Describe Turtle Naming Origins
Fragmentary OCR text references a New York Sun item about a turtle named for its head and neck resemblance to a log end. It also includes garbled personal notes about handwriting paper colors and social phrases, with no clear news event or structured detail.
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Fasarrhead
New York Sun
Onbawa Apbu’e. Aah Wort Cen U Ml Al Mae
Fragmentary OCR text yields unclear names and places. No coherent event or persons clearly identifiable for a factual newspaper card.
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Onbawa
Apbu'se
Condensed News Apr 21 28 25 24 27 27 27
Fragmented notices from various dates discuss fires in Winnipeg districts, Welland Canal inquiries, naval movements, and weather impacts. Mentions include Welland canal, North Star and other ships, and Ottawa War visits. Police and municipal actions appear alongside international concerns about Turkey and China.
Basebill Lake Mill Powers Up With Heavy Ore Output
Fort William April 26 The Hammond Wee Consolidated Mining company mill at Basebill Lake will prepare the reef to the flat skin then operate in sequence. The mill has power room by electricity and 40 units of capacity. Results from the immense reef ore are considered highly significant.
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Morritton
John Bases
Cauahlan Colored Cotton Company
Hanna
Nepten
Chiorwic
Jamaica
Britain
Ireland
Queen Victoria
Haine
Fort William
Hegina
W. Burden
Montreal
U. S
Bawbill Lake
Hammond Wee Consolidated Mining Company
Basebill Lake
Ottawa court fines five for Jew baiting incident
Police Magistrate O Heare sentenced five French Canadians to 50 dollars and six months imprisonment for Jew baiting. Bamber and Bunday condemned the practice and vowed to suppress it. In New York, the American Horse show reports Red Cloud winning the Walderfoep Pala jisteres with a price record.
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Ottawa
O'Heare
Bamber
Bunday
New York
Bij Behomas Laweoo
Red Cloud
Walderfoep Pala Jisteres
Winnipeg Markets and Price Report Quotations
Market notes from Winnipeg listing prices for wheat and flour including Manitoba No 1 hard and Fort William, oats and corn categories, dairy and butter prices, vegetables and meats, with examples from producers and local dealers. Also reports incidents in Detroit and Vancouver with brief notes on crimes and legal actions.
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Manitoba
Fort William
Fiour—Ogilvie
Glovers
Lake of the Woods
Medorn
Winnipeg
Shorts
Ohiskany
Safa Ina
Do Not Pay Cash Hei Aegmade feoneor lena
Fragmentary text appears to reference a legal or commercial notice involving corporations ALLOWAT and HAMPOQR and parties in a dispute. Named entities are unclear due to garbled OCR but suggests a court or corporate action with referenced entities.
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Hei Aegmade Feoneor
Lena Weas
Torus Eseal Emeyet
Tor Partiosioe
Eal Petan
Allowat
Wnnens
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Davison
St. Paul
Iha
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Cinta
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Ladybrand
Boss
Quebec
Bat Portage
Haoh
Conners
Jollette
Urs
Seeeie Tilaoe Steel Company
Spen
Tientein
Tientain
Mals
Saturn
Waneer
Laska
Bill Dering
Mabel
Tom
Jack
Rene Tree
Magus
Merriton
Honolulu
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Turkey
Li Ming Ching
U. 8
Welland Canal
Gibkers
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Fae
Victoria
Wintwer
Jno
Morran
Tara
Halton Vleas
Lou
Adjutant Barr
Fargo
Commet Salvation Army
Elon
Jine
Newfoundland
Edmonton
Wee
Dulisle
Duffolo
Welland Joanal
Porg-onillanques
Fleming
Assa
Jopp
Chandler
A. Smart
Holland
Oden
Duke of Argyle
Lavient Loa
Boo
Lake Manitoba
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Alameda
Winnipeg Waterworks
Tre Felaralog
Ite Agricultural Powalblit
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India
Saskatchewan
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Rey
Chas
Deccher
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Mass
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Stak
Tock
Demitt
Eel
Jegislature
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Mauils
Lane 18
W. Keany
Shoal Lake
Hapid
Dublin
Alexander
Stablen Sud House
Oak Lake
New Zealand
Aes
Ab Martin
Territorial Assembly
Laura’ Law
Falwood Ware
Fuvcases
Esa Paw
Ia Brasel
Dominion Alliance Wipstiiene
Pmite
Victoria Ulies
Ecolpateal
Terrere
Lnlon Verament Oiliesge: Tite
Evra Roy
Ge Nee
Winkipeg Markets
Tacome
Samuel & Co
Vancouver
Hlamilloo
William
Harnon
Gorip
Biscanat
Eye Esis Corpo Mar
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