Troops Resting as British Presses Boer Retreat from Pretoria
Reports from Lorenzo Marques describe Lord Roberts tightening the pursuit after the Boers in Pretoria. Generals Botha and Bethe conduct delaying actions while rail stock and supplies are stripped, and civilians flee eastward as heavy and light artillery are used around the city.
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Pretoria
Lorenzo Marques
Fortis
Botha
Lord Roberts Conti
Raiway
Lord Roberts
Lorenzo Marques Sanday
War fears rise as Boxers clash and mobilization grows
Correspondents report escalating tensions in Europe and Asia. Berlin notes danger from Boxer-Russian clashes. missions in Shandong pillaged. authorities seek a unified naval command. In Asia, Japan faces calls for leadership change and mobilization amid near Pekin clashes and halted Russian landings.
Fire destroys Hughes & Long mill in Brandon blaze
Fire began at Hughes and Long planing mill on 10th Street at 7 45 am. Timber and machinery were burned with about 4000 dollars loss and 8000 dollars insurance. The flames spread to Cockshott Plow Co damaging it as West wind blew. Local businesses like W Carruthers hide factor and Carrick's blacksmith shop escaped with narrow margins as brave workers halted the spread.
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Hughes & Long
Cockshull Plow Co
Brandon
Man
Planing Mill
10Th Street
Cockshott Plow Company
W. Carruthers
Carrick
Prince Edward Island defector cites surplus as motive
Halifax report notes Mr. Piscean once elected Conservative for Prince Edward Island now supports the government by a one vote margin. He says his switch came after opposition claims of a deficit, while the public accounts committee reported a $1,000 surplus and he denies taking money from any government or party. Ottawa note covers Mr. Fisher copyright bill debate and Tupper suggestion to defer till Lords matter resolved.
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Halifax
Piscean
Prince Edward Island
Pineau
Ottawa
Jane
Fisher
Commons
Charles Tupper
House of Lords
Prohibition Bill Advances In Provincial Legislature
A notice outlines a prohibition measure banning sales except by approved vendors with licenses. It allows wholesalers to sell in quantities of five gallons or more to named dealers or for consumption without province. Prospector and officers to file semi annual sales statements. Fines start at 100 dollars and six months imprisonment for subsequent offenses. Effective June 5, 1801 after license period ends.
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Charlotte Own
Jane
Pennier Cave
dCroggiste
Manitoba
Death of Mr Watters on M N W railway near Langenborg
Portage la Prairie June 7 A sad accident occurred near Langenborg yesterday when Roadmaster Watters of the M and N W slipped while inspecting a motor car with Capt James and fell under the vehicle. He died within about thirty minutes. The body was sent to Portage by special train for a Masonic funeral. Watters served eighteen years on the M and N W and left a wife two sons and a daughter.
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Portage la Prairie
Jane
Langenborg
Watters
James
Portage
Joss
Ottawa House Debate Highlights Dublin Immigration Costs
In Ottawa the house heard Mr. Sutherland cite a $14,080 cost to the Dublin immigration agency since KR Deslin’s appointment. Discussion touched on the American Bank Note building, with claims of decor and banners, and a forthcoming 1866 1870 veterans meeting to petition for land grants similar to 1885 volunteers, with delegates from Ontario.
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Ottawa
Gillie
Sutherland
Dublin
KR. Deslin
Taylor
Felding
Canada
Here
Otawa
Ontaro
Freedom of Fargo Granted to Winnipeg Visitors
The city of Fargo extends a warm welcome to 800 Winnipeg citizens who arrived by train greeted by Mayor Wilson and Alderman of Winnipeg and Fargo leaders. Crowds fill streets across Dakota and Minnesota as hunting fetes and flags mark the visit and civic entertainments.
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Fargo
N.D
Winnipeg
Wilson and
Aldell
J E Johnson
Faree
Dakota
Minnesota
Destructive Hall and Wind Storm Hits Marquette Wisconsin
A small cyclone about a mile wide swept through Marquette last night, demolishing several houses and outbuildings. Pail Thomas lost his dwelling and sheds, William Olivier’s roof was ripped off and found in the bush, A E Hainsworth suffered heavy losses, Meadow Lea stable wrecked, and Woodlands saw heavy damage with some stock killed. No lives were reported.
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Marquette
Mac
Jane
William Olivier
A. E Hainsworth
Meadow Lea
Delegation seeks Swan River bridge aid from Premier Macdonald
A Swan River delegation led by J Darrag W Kennedy and T Darbey urged Premier Macdonald to support a bridge over the Swan River at Swan River town. Barrows Lyons and local member urged quick action with Macdonald promising prompt attention.
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Winnipeg
Swan River
Messrs
J. Darrag
W. Kennedy
T. Darbey
Macdonald
Burrows
Barrows
Lyons
Norfolk
Britain Eyes Spanish Islands as Morocco Moves Stir
Persistent rumors in Madrid claim England advocates buying two Spanish islands possibly the Canaries or the Balearics. Minister Silvela has reportedly written to the powers and France is the only reply so far. The gesture is viewed as a counter to France’s Morocco actions.
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London
Madrid
Englan
Canaries
Balarics
Silvela
France
Fraunce
Morocco
True friends should be chosen for inner worth not looks
A saying emphasizes choosing friends for character rather than appearance, noting that true friends value kindness and loyalty over physical attractiveness. It suggests beauty is irrelevant to lasting companionship.
British forces reach Pretoria with conditional surrender discussed
Lord Roberts reports Pretoria is likely to surrender unconditionally after talks with Botha. Dispatches from London describe heavy British advances, flag of truce exchanges, and the expected entry at 2 pm South African time. Guards note women and property should be protected amid the march.
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London
Jone
War Office
Lord Roberts
Pretoria
Jane
Isa Hamilton
de Lisle
South African Republic
Sanegerg
Fota
Botha
Wsh
Kotha
Pietoria
Spruit
Plague resurges as emigration to America increases
News of the week reports a renewed outbreak of plague in Monotele Morb soxiety t ining with implications for Japaneser emigration to the United States. It also notes wartime preparations, a memorial bill in Prince Edward land, and the death of Master Watters from a railway incident.
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Mitwis
Manitoba Legislature Notes on Prohibition and Bills
Winnipeg reports a grand illumination for the legislature with fireworks and a delay in debate as the prohibition bill's first reading is noted. Premier Macdonald outlines the measure while the second reading targets next Thursday and sessions adjourn for the holiday period.
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Winnipeg
Ftremier Macdonald
Davidon Spke
Moday
Hagua
Emma'ry
Manitoba Market Prices and Local Commodities Report
Manitoba market summary lists prices for millfeed, oats, barley, ground feed, oats and flaxseed, with carlot and freight rate notes. Also includes butter, cheese, eggs, vegetables, poultry, meats, hides, and general farm goods. advertises McCready Arms & Cycle Co. sporting goods in Manitoba.
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Manitoba
Pat William
Ge Pher Ortivie
Esecra
Manitoba Seong Bakers
Lake of the Wood
Medora
Winnipeg
California
Best Smith's Falls
Deakin
Maryland Democrats Back Bryan For Presidency
Maryland Democrats declare for William Jennings Bryan as the presidential candidate. A wind storm in Winnipeg kills Edward Hatwell, 15, as severe weather dominates the period. Immigrants to the west total 16,954 since January 1. Montreal Ottawa and Quebec mark Pretoria's fall with celebrations.
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China
Democrats of
Maryland
Ww. J. Bryan
Virden Baseball Club
Methodist Conference of
Quebec
St. Louis
Edward Hatwell
Winnipeg
Macdonald
Montreal
Ottawa
Pretoria
Dominion
Captured a Battalion at Lindley by Boer Forces
London June 6 Lord Roberts reports the 13th Imperial Yeomanry Irish battalion overwhelmed near Lindley on May 31. Methuen rushed to assist from Heilbron Kronstad area but arrived too late to save Col Spragg’s Yeomanry. Boers 2 000 to 8 000 strong. British casualties and 500 prisoners captured.
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London
Lord Roberts
Th¢ War Office
Imperial Yeomanry
Lindley
Lord Methune
Imperial Yeomenry
Pretoria
13Th Imperial Yeomanry
Methuen
Mach
Heilbron
Kronstad
Spragges
Warren Ateast Faberspur
Boer delegates close end and railway strike edits
The report notes Boer delegates spending a day to close end and a Buffalo railway car repairers strike edited. It mentions sales of school lands at Virden and Carberry and a Plum Coulee freight train crash with no fatalities. The Woman's Missionary Society for Manitoba convenes at Prondon.
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Buffalo
Virden
Carberry
Plum Coulee
Woman's Missionary Society For
Manitoba
Prondon
San Francisco
H. Dale
Order of St. George
Lord Roberts
Canadian Mounted Rifles
Royal Canadian Dragoons
Paris
China
Notable deaths and incidents across three colonies
Dr. Scott of Estevan is dead. Wis Bell of Winnipeg drowned at Lake Winnipeg. An Ontario horse outruns an express train for eight miles. Chas A Naughty fatally shoots his stepmother in New York. Gladys Castle dies after burns. Sir Claude Macdonald oversees Britain's China interests. Woodbine race meeting ends in Toronto to general praise. Lord Strathcona donates to Winnipeg rowing club. PEI assembly sessions boost heated mood. Pineau explains party switch. Hamilton lineman Joseph Lemaine dies after contact with live wire.
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Dr. Scott
Estevan
Wis. Bell
Winnipeg
Lake Winnipeg
Ontario
Chas. A. Naughty
New York
Gladys Castle
C. C. Castle
Claude Macdonald
Great Britain
China
Toronto
Lord B Strathcona
P. E. I. Assembly
Pineau
Joseph Lemaine
Hamilton
Bomb found in New Westminster after Pretoria procession
News from the coast reports a brown powder bomb and exploded cap found in New Westminster streets after a Pretoria celebration parade. Some blame pro Boer Fenian foes linking to Weiland canal locks and Point Macaulay attacks, others call it a joke. Fred Beil suffered an ear injury at Brockton Point race track.
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Vancouver
Jane
New Westminster
Pretoria
Rcent
Weiland Canal
Point Macaulay
Esquimalt
Fred Beil
Rat Porase
Brockton Point
Beils
Tupper and Laurier Clash Over Election Act Ottawa
In Ottawa on January 6 Sir Charles Tupper criticized minor election commission points but was overall satisfied. Sir Wilfrid Laurier answered his objections. The Dominion Election act discussion centered on the clause barring NWMP from voting in the Territories, which was struck out. Mr Pottee of Winnipeg proposed several suggestions that were reviewed.
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Ottawa
Charles Tupper
Election Commission
Wilfrid Laurier
Nw.m.p
Territories
Pottee
Winnipeg
Smallpox Found in East Selkirk Amid World News
Dispatches report a smallpox case at East Selkirk while Ontario celebrates British victories. Quebec Premier Marchand falls ill in Montreal and a San Antonio and Arkansas Railway fast train wreck is noted.
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East Selkirk
Ontario
Marchand
Quebec
Montreal
San Antonio & Arkansas
I. Withlado
University of Manitoba
Warsaw
Strathnev's
St. Johns
Nild
Dominion
Turcoman
Eight Year Old Girl Burned In Prandon Fire
An eight year old girl died in a fatal blaze in Prandon. The incident is described as a deadly bush fire with loss of life and property damages reported nearby. Other notes mention fires and military movements during the Boxer uprising era.
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Prandon
Hilford
Dominion
Manilla
Bepquet
Isles
Chilton
Wis
China
New York
Royal Ulster Steamship Connect
Allans
Washington
San Francisco
Teln-Isa
L’ek
Manitoba Legislature Passes Three Bills in Quick Session
The legislature spent under half an hour yesterday afternoon on third readings for three bills: to amend The Devolution of Estates Act presented by Hon. Mr. Campbell, to amend The Public Schools Act by Hon. Mr. Macdonald, and to amend An Act for the Protection of Insectivorous Birds and Other Birds Beneficial to Agriculture introduced by Mr. Roblin.
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Winnipeg
Scond
Provincal
Davidson
Isursac
F. H Phippen
License Holders’ Association
Hadeons’ Bay Company
Macdonald
Pretoria
McDonald
Cal. McMiln
Campbell
Committee On
Roblin
Terrible Railway Fatalities Near Montreal
Shocking accident on the Grand Trunk line at St Henry near Montreal. The Toronto express struck a milk wagon driven by 50 year old Michael Carriere. The wagon carried Napolen Feilier a 16 year old boy and the horse were killed instantly.
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Montreal
Grand Trunk Railway
St. Henry
Toronto Express
Michael Carriere
Napole N Feilier
California Senator Seeks India Relief Aid in Senate
In Washington on June 2, Senator Perkins presented a petition from California organizations and individuals urging Congress to appropriate funds for famine relief in India and asked that the measure be referred to the appropriations committee. The rest of the excerpt offers reflective prose on weariness and youth.
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Washington
Senate
Perkins
California
Congress
India
Committee On Appropriations
American impresario Maurice Gray to perform at Windsor Castle
London reports Maurice Gray has revived a command from the queen to stage a concert at Windsor Castle on June 96. The program features Cavalleria Rusticana with Mme Calve as Santuzza and the third act of Faust with Mme Calve as Marguerite.
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London
Maurice Gray
Windor Castle
Cavall Ria Rusticana
Mme Calve
Heroic Yet Failing to Fight War Heroism Debate
A dialogue in which Kate scolds Fred for pretending to be a war hero. Fred confesses he desired to join the war but stayed home, portraying his restraint as a form of personal heroism. The exchange appears in the Boston Transcript as a sharp social aside.
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Kate
Fred
Boston Transcript
Artist’s Slow Pace Mocked in Billville Tale
In Billville residents jest about a painter who supposedly took two months to finish a small picture. The witty exchange pits the artist against Bill who boasted painting six house sides in less time and even repairing a railroad tank with a "ceut or red" on the spot.
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Atlanta Constitution
Emmerson Considered for New Brunswick Bench
Ottawa June reports Premier Emmerson of New Brunswick will accept the vacant Supreme Court seat after Justice Van Wart retires. In Quebec Brice & company’s St Bienne du Saguenay lumber yard burns completely. Brantford June 6 Reverend Dr Spence resigns from First Baptist Church pastorate.
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Ottawa
Emmerson
New Brunswick
Supreime
Justice van Wart
Quebec
Jane
St Bienne du Saguenay
Brice & Company
Brantford
Spenceer
First Baptist Church
Formal Plea Seeks Mayor Van Wyck Removal
A affidavit for removing Mayor Robert A. Van Wyck was presented to Governor Roosevelt by B F Epstein for W Hearst New York Journal. The charge alleges the mayor forfeited office under the city charter by owning stock in the American Ice Company.
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New York
Robert A. van Wyck
Roosevelt
B. F. Eipstein
W. Hearst
New York Journal
American Ice Company
Premier March land Falls Ill in Montreal
Premier March land was taken ill at the government buildings on St. Gabrielle street and removed by cab to the home of his son in law Senator Dandorand. His condition is not considered serious.
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Montreal
Marchland
St. Gabrielle Street
Senator Dandorand
Immigrant Ship Arcardia Reaches Halifax with 1030 Arrivals
The steamer Ar cadia arrived in Halifax from Hamburg with 1,030 immigrants aboard. They are bound for different points across the northwest territories.
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Halifax
Jone
Arcadia
Hamburg
Northwest Territories
New Settlers for the Northwest Maritime News Report
Halifax June 4 Arcadian landed immigrants today six deaths occurred on the voyage from Hamburg all children under four years. Father Point June 4 Corinthian arrived from Liverpool with 31 cabin 98 intermediate and 140 steerage passengers. Montreal June 4 Allan line Sarmation sailed from Glasgow for Montreal with 105 passengers. Blythe June 4 unknown young man found on railway track head severed from body. head found a quarter mile away. Hamilton Jones Joseph Demee se died after falling from an electric light pole yesterday.
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Halifax
Arcadian
Hamburg
Utder
Father Point
Corinthian
Liverpool
Montreal
Allan Line
Sarmation
Gasgow
Blythe
Hamilton
Jones
Joseph Demeese
Jineman
A Mad Dog Pevers Taxes a Drink
A fragment describes a clash over refusal of a drink provoking anger among men. The language is garbled but implies conflict linked to a demand or denial surrounding beverages. No clear names, places, or dates are present.
Adelaide Shirt Waist Mystery and Refund Demand
The Detroit Free Press notes a disputed shirt waist with a tailor's tag from Von derbook. Adelaide seeks repayment while questions arise about resale of the garment to other girls for a dollar an afternoon.
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Adelaide
Vonderbook’s Tailor’s
Detroit Free Press
Stock Brokers Allway and Champon Report in Winnipeg
Allway and Champon, prominent stock brokers in Winnipeg, release market briefing outlining current trends, investment outlook, and notable commodity movements for the coming quarter. The report highlights risk factors and opportunities across key sectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allway & Champon
Winipeg
Reichemarka Memoil Noted in Austrian Guiden Listings
A fragmented excerpt lists currencies and names including Austrian Guiden, Holland Guilders, and Pinonist Markkas. The text cites Alloway & Champion at 862 Main Street and references individuals or entities such as Reichemarka and deecer cvecee.
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Alloway & Champion
Main Street
Reichemarka
Holland Guilders
Hassing Roubles
Pinonist Markkas
Foreigners attacked by Boxers near Pao Ting Fa
The French consulate reports thirty foreigners attempting to flee from Pao Ting Fa to Tien Tein. They faced an attack by over 700 Boxers, with six women and a child among the wounded and four killed. The rest are missing. ammunition is scarce. In Pekin 849 foreign guards arrive amid the dragon festival without incident. From Tien Tsin, four killed and four wounded among escapees. an expedition proceeds for their relief.
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Tien Tein
Pao Ting Fa
Pekin
Tien Tsin
Jane
Pao Ting Fo
Canadian Pacific Ry Timetables and Western Lines
Timetable roundup lists daily passenger routes from Winnipeg and Portage la Prairie to Toronto New York and east via CP rail also includes M and NW lines with daily and specific weekday runs to Prince Albert Edmonton West Selkirk Emerson Glenboro and other intermediate points. Officials James Chorne and C E McPherson sign as general superintendent and general agent.
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Winnipeg
Toronto
New York
All Rail
Mist Eal
S¢n
St. Paul
Chicago
West Selkirk
Phurs
Sat Stonewall
Tueson
Sathi Emerson
Morden
Deloraine
Glenboro
Souris
Melita
Alameda
Prince Albert
Edmonton
Sarah James Chorne
C. E. McPherson
Vass
Prairie town bus schedules mixed in scattered OCR
Fragmented text lists multiple prairie towns and weekly timetable fragments for Winnipeg Neepawa Gladstone Yorkton Birtle Binscarth and others. Mentions days of operation Tue Wed Fri Sat and Mon, with partial notes on locations and agents signatures A McDonald W K Baker.
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Nort Ff
Innipeg
Jane Mon
Gladstone
Dauphin
Pasipeguss
Starday
Wan Riv R
Wis
D. B. Hanna
Winnipeg
Iso
Winni
la Prairie
Neepawa
Binscarth
Yorkton
A. McDonald
Mgr
Toni Peg
Train Service Update Between Minnedoes and Manitota
Construction trains operate between Minnedoes and Miniota with connections at Minnedoes to Manitota and North-eastern Railway Co. service. Reduced schedules apply at Whitti ng.
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Minnedoes
Miniota
Manitota
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