Boer War Dispatch Reports Pietersburg Surrender and Hospital Loss
The dispatch notes Pietersburg occupied with minimal resistance and a British capture of 16 Boer prisoners, 15 horses, and war stores depot at Cushmanskop. A detachment of 100 Fifth Lancers and Imperial Yeomanry was attacked near Aberdeen and largely captured after hours of fighting. Kruger’s departure for the United States is fixed for May 31 with a June visit to Tammany Hall.
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Be Orhes
Peters
Pietersburg
Wennawe
Lord Kitchener
Plumet
Kitchener
Cushmanskop
Orange River Colony
Fifth Lancers
Imperial Yeomanry
Aberdeen
Cape Colony
Paris
le Rafiel
Kruger
Hague
Drowned man in Bow River near Langevin bridge
William Murphy aged 21, employed by Mr McDonald on a hog ranch near Langevin bridge, drowned yesterday in the Bow River. He was drawing water through a hole in the ice with two barrels when his horse broke through and dragged him under. His body was recovered a short distance away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calgary
William Murphy
Bow River
McDonald
Langevin Bridge
Murphy
Body found in drift near Letellier identified as Galician man
Men recovering cattle near W H Moores place northwest of Letellier found a Galician man’s body in a six foot scrub drift. The deceased is unnamed and awaiting identification in Letellier. He was last thought to be from Stuart, November. No marks of violence are visible.
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W. H. Moore
Here
Burglars Sentenced in County Court
John Jorgensen faced Judge Cumberland after opting for a speedy trial. He received two years and three months for theft related charges and burglary tools. George Colding, found guilty on several indictments including shopbreaking, was sentenced to four years in prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandon
John Jorgensen
Cumberland
George Colding
Dominion Parliament votes on Manitoba tree culture project
Ottawa reports the supply item of 15000 dollars to promote tree culture in Manitoba and the territories passes after discussion. Supplementary estimates total 3729716 dollars covering seed grain loans destitute Indians militia funds and a Northwest exhibit at Buffalo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Manitoba
Territories
Blair
Canadian Sea Works
Fielding
Buffalo
American firm lands King Street contract in Toronto
The contract on King Street has been awarded to an American construction company for £200,000. This joins $300,000 for the site and an estimated $200,000 for furnishings, as reported from Toronto. In Fredericton, Premier Tweedie and opposition leader Hazen moved an address to King Edward VII before the legislature prorogation. Madrid reports Gen Weyler ordered the exclusion of men from military hospitals until funds in the budget allow their return.
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Toronto
Bates
King Street
Frederickton
N. B
Tweedie
J. D. Hazen
Edward VII
Madrid
Gen. Weyler
Winnipeg Summer Fair of 1901 Promises Wide Appeal
The Winnipeg Industrial Exposition offers social reunions and educational value for farmers and merchants alike. It features racing, amusing novelties, grand panorama, and a vivid display of stock and crafts. Low railway rates make attendance affordable for all residents.
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Winnipeg
United States
Telegraphic Briefs from Various Cities April 10 1900s
Reports from Hamilton Winnipeg Portage London Toronto Berlin Cherbourg note appointments transfers crimes and thefts. Health officer Langerell named in Hamilton. Blake withdraws from Blake Lash Casseils in Toronto. Kaiser Wilhelm Der Grosse voyage theft of gold bars near Cherbourg. Weiland epileptic attacks. mum about rail contracts in Ottawa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Langerell
Berlin
Dietrich Weiland
William
Bremen
Cherbourg
France
Engel Bart
New York
Paris
Station foreman's wife badly burned in kitchen fire
Montreal April 9 Mrs J Deshar no is wife of a section foreman on the C P R at Ramaay Ont care taker of the station was severely burned yesterday morning while attempting to extinguish a fire started in the kitchen by two of her children. She is in critical condition at Royal Victoria hospital. Her six month old infant son also suffered injuries. The fire is under view at the hospital.
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Montreal
J. Desharnois
Co. P. R
Ramaay
Daring Filipino Dishes From Grasshoppers to Bats
A correspondent describes low-cost Philippine foods such as dried grasshoppers sold in major cities, prepared with sugar and spices into pies and confections, plus moths gathered in the mountains and bats captured with hooked poles for market sale and consumption.
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Philip Give Islands
Philippines
Panay
Philippine
Negros Isle
Islands
Whip Dog Day Customs In York England
A curio from York discusses Whip Dog Day on St Luke’s Day October 18 when it is permitted to whip any dog on the streets. The piece blends excerpts from Lavater and others, noting personal responsibility and moral contrasts, with stray fragments about soldiers, war, and a “Pain Dealer” reference.
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York
England
Manufacturers Life Insurance Company year 1900 report
Directors report on 1900 performance with growth in policies in force assets and reserves. Net income premium income and single premium totals cited, with assets at 2.28 million and policy reserves near 1.95 million. Gains attributed to management and investments. expenses and expense ratio noted as favorable.
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George Gooderham
Sseres
Petees Bos
James Mills
Guelph
J. F. Junkin
Safe gun handling cautions from Forest and Stream
A guidance piece explains safe muzzle directions two options are up or down to prevent injuries. It warns against dangerous carries such as muzzle toward the body or across the neck and notes the risk if a stumble causes discharge or a passerby to be endangered.
Morbid curiosity and jury duty disqualification
A dialogue unfolds with voices arguing about morbid curiosity as a man pleads pity. One voice suggests being curious, another denies it, then declares they are merely disqualifying themselves for jury duty and seize two newspapers to read with avidity.
Tragic Crime Sparks Nighttime Debate Among City Readers
Evening crowds at a club pore over sensational reports of a severed body scene with a foot in the East River and a trunk in the park. The crowd’s shock shifts to whispered debate on human nature as the tragedy unfolds.
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East River
Neevle
Patent practice and fees- 52 hands pass an application
E V Smalley notes in The Century that a patent application passes through 52 people before issue and mailing. The applicant pays 15 for examination and 20 on grant. Attorneys charge from 25 upward, with about 40 000 applications yearly. Most inventors hire lawyers for their expertise and strategic claim drafting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. V. Smalley
Patent Office
Sunday Piano Claims Stir in Philadelphia Press
A Philadelphia Press item reflects a quarrel over piano playing on Sunday with Mrs Nexdure objecting to the practice and Mrs Snapp defending Gilad, framing the issue as a family dispute about weekday behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nexdure
Snapp- Gilad
Philadelpha Press
Broken Bond Reunites Theo and Hope for Harry Strathmore
Theo awakens in the care of Mrs Mills as Violet reveals secrets about Harry Strathmore, Dr Melville, and a long-buried betrothal. Violet explains that Harry loves Theo and that Major Strathmore wishes to see her betrothed to his heir before his death, reigniting a fragile romance.
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Harry Strathmore
Grice
Melville
Walter Melville
Dr. Melville
Theo
Baltimore
Mrs. Mills
Strathmore Hall
Mr. Harry
Mrs Mills
Harry
Violet
Mrs. Sits
Major Strathmore
Not Dead Violet alive shocks Theo in reunion
Theo learns Violet Kensington is alive after a tense moment as she gazes on Violet’s face. Theo gasps in mortal terror then joy replaces fear when Violet realises Theo did not mistake her for a ghost.
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Theo
Violet Kensington
Violet
Humorous Exchange Hits at Real Affections and Cash
A witty dialogue contrasts Mrs Heartless and Mrs Simpythetik as a man breaks his leg carrying a Venetian vase in a misfortune tale. An Ohio State Journal quip about attracting hearts versus real qualities follows, ending with a brief contractor joke about bricks and credit.
Dr Chase's Syrup of Linseed and Turpentine Praised by Mothers
A flood of endorsements from mothers across Canada tout Dr Chase's Syrup of Linseed and Turpentine as the prompt cure for croup bronchitis and severe coughs in children. Testimonials from Mrs F W Bond Mrs W A Wylie Mrs F Dwyer and others cite rapid relief after starting the remedy sold everywhere for 25 cents a bottle.
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Dr. Chase
F. W. Bond
Macdonald Street
Carrie
Ont
W. A. Wylie
Seaton Street
Toronto
F. Dwyer
Chesterville
W G. Bolster
EF. Hill
Derkelet St
Fire Hall
Eden Manson, Bates & Co
Terente
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Gerald Sifton
Cripple Creek
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Rat Portage
Keewatin Power Company
Tunnel Island
Lake of the Woods
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Daily Mail
Earl of Halsbury
Baron Alverstone
Edward Blake
M.P
Canada
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Blake, Lash & Casseils
Frankfurter Zeitung
William I
Tele
Bin
Sinan
Wright
Esmeil
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Eve
Pressiuma
Senna
Ance
Prioce
Leura Jean Libbey
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