Pretoria's Fall and British Advance in Transvaal War Report
Special cable from Edhmond Smith notes Geo Roberts troops entered Pretoria on June 5 with Canadian regiments in the march past. Lord Roberts reviews troops near parliament, as Gen Hamilton, Verdon, and Cornwallis engage Boer fire while Canadians guard baggage. London reports De Wet potentially escaped with forces intact and Ballers casualty figures: 26 killed, 120 wounded, 2 missing.
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Montreal
Edhmond Smith
Star
Pretoria
Kromerad
Geo. Roberts
Sed
Geo. Hotton
Johanneberg
Hamilton
Verdon
Cornwallis
Bolle
Lord Roberts
Parliamnt
London
Notention
de Wet
Bolier
Volksrust
Charleston
Laing
Nek
Vanreeneus Pass
Steyn
Orange River
Kanodle
Free
Force Inadequate in Gold Coast Relief Column
Report from Accra June 14 details a serious reverse to Col Carter and Major Wilkinson near Prah with heavy casualties. News speaks of Ashanti entrenched on the flooded north Prah bank, while Col Wilcock’s advance delays from rain wrecked bridge. Kamassie news scarce and coast towns fear for safety.
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Accra
Gold Coast
Carter
Wilkinson
Prah
Wilcock
Prab
Kamassie
Magrie
Manitoba Masons Open 25th Annual Session Addressed by Grand Master Leslie
Winnipeg June 13 A.Mason Grand Lodge of Manitoba opens its 25th annual session with M W Bro John Leslie delivering the opening address He cites Canada participation in the South Africa war and notes brethren under distinguished Masons Lord Roberts and Lord Kitchener both held in the Soudan commands and past leaders of the lodge
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Winnipeg
Grand Lodge of
Manitoba
M. W
John Leslie
South Africa
Canada
Lord Roberts
Grand Lodge of Ireland
Lord Kitchener
Khartoum
Russian bank interest may bring US establishment
New York reports M. Rothstein, imperial Bank of Russia general manager, may set up a Russian bank in the United States to handle disbursements totaling nearly 10 million dollars annually. Seattle dispatch cites Alaskan papers noting seven travelers from Skagway reportedly drowned in Lake Bennett when their scow overturned. Ledbury reports two miners killed at the Victoria nickel mine.
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New York
M. Rothstein
Imperial Bank of Russia
The
Evening Post
M Rothstein
Seattle
Wash
Lake Bennett
W. G. Mergean
Ledbury
Victoria
Northern Pacific Manitoba lines deny government buyout
A Pioneer Press New York Special quotes President Mellen denying government plans to buy Northern Pacific lines in Manitoba. He recalls a single prior discussion with Premier Macdonald and dismisses any formal offer from Manitoba’s government. The report also notes unrelated mention of giant bees in India.
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St. Paul
Pioneer Press
New York
Presidet Mellen
Northern Pacific
Manioba
Mactonald Bet
Dominion House Debate Hints at Chinese Immigration Bill
In Ottawa June 14 the Jacques Cartier MP J Monk floated an emergency measure about South Africa soldiers supplied by Dr Devlin, but no fraud charge was made. Sir Wilfrid Laurier indicated action awaited official results and flagged a forthcoming bill restricting Chinese immigration with possible poll tax rise.
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Ottawa
Jecques Cartier
J Monk
South Africa
Devlin
Wilfrid Lagher
Jacques Cartier
Prior
British Columbia
Wilfrid Laurier
Clarke Wallace
McInnes
Wilfrid Lacker
Leirty
Teke
Customs Regulations Tighten Direct Imports to Canada
Toronto June 14 The customs department issued new rules enforcing the value for duty on European goods imported via the St Lawrence route. Direct importations from Europe through the United States will be strictly evidenced and valued as US imports, unless the bill of lading shows a Canadian port consignment.
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Toronto
Europe
St. Lawrence
Customs Department
Canada
United States Porta
United Stats
Regulaiin
Canadian
United States
Manitoba Liquor Act Provisions and Local Gas Explosion Fatalities
The article excerpt outlines sections of a Liquor Act including licenses for wholesale and retail druggists, licensed premises, penalties for complaints, import rules from provinces and the U S, manufacturing by brewers, and health related liquor procurement. It then reports a gas explosion at Ellsworth near Monongahela Pennsylvania killing Thos Forsyth and Wm Rodgers and injuring three others.
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Monongahela, Pa
Ellsworth
Thos Forsyth
Wm. Rodgers
Prohibition Bill Passes In Charlottetown Plenary
The legislature prorogued with a slim majority and pushed through a key prohibitory measure. It bans retail sale except sacramental medical scientific or mechanical uses and restricts wholesale trade to physicians and druggists or sales outside the province.
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Charlottetown
Pel
Thovugh
Canada
India Rain Brings Hope for Monsoon Relief Delay
Lord Curzon cabled Lord Hamilton that southern India received good rains with scattered showers elsewhere and a forecast of a good but late monsoon. Hot weather continues as famine relief numbers hold at about 5,503,000 people aided.
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London
India
Lord Curzon
Lord Hamilton
War Office dispatch reports Boer evacuations at Laing’s Nek
From Leodos June 13 the war office reports Gen Clery will move from Ingogo after the Boers evacuated Laing’s Nek and Majoba last night. A corrected casualty list will follow. London notes communications restored and railway at Bloemfontein back in British hands with repair underway.
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London
Lord Roberts
Southwa Ds
Redvers Baller
Lrod Roberts
Broemfonten
Bloemfoptein
Daily Express
Machadorp
Lorenzo Marques
Kroger
Louis Botha
Delrey
Steyn
de Wet
British Marines Clash With Boxers Near Ling Fang
British marines advancing on Pekin engaged about 2000 Boxers two miles ahead of a train near Ling Fang. The action, led by Major Johnson, lasted over a mile with 20 to 40 Boxers killed. Allied forces numbered 2,044 with diversities including Germans Russians French Americans Japanese Italians Austrians. The dispatch notes rising violence, casualties, and related incidents in Pekin surroundings.
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London
Pekin
Tien Tsiv
Shanghai
Johnson
Ling Fang
Wmarines
Major Johnson
the Times
Legation
Sugiyama Akira
Tung Fuh Siang
Favorit
Maingate Railroad Station
Sir Claude Macdonald
Ottawa Normal school marks twenty fifth anniversary reunion
The Ottawa Normal school celebrates its twenty fifth year with Dr MacCabe proposing a reunion for ex students on September 14. A Western ex students list is requested via A E Hayes Tribune office to gather names, years attended, and later occupations.
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Ottawa Normal School
MacCabe
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Territories
A. E Hayes
Tribune Office
Train wreck in Des Moines injures governor and crew
A Chicago & Northwestern wreck in Des Moines reports the engineer and fireman killed while Governor Shaw and others are injured. Ottawa notes Professor Robinson returns from Paris exposition where he announced Canada holds a cold storage system.
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Des Moines
Chicago & Northwestern
Shaw
Ottawa
Robinson
Canada
METHODISTS AND THE PRESS. Conference opens with church rule debate
The Methodist conference opened with prayer and a policy debate on enforcing church rules. Resolutions favored stricter enforcement and pew prohibition. Next meeting set for Wesley College. Winnipeg Dr Maclean re-elected president and R E Spence secretary.
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Wesley College
Winnipeg
Maclean
R. E. Spence
Premier Schreiner reforms cabinet in Cape Colony
Premier Schreiner moves to form a new loyal cabinet after resignations of treasurer J Merriman, public works J W Sauer, and minister Te Waver. At a band caucus his policy faced condemnation, favoring a royal government endorsed plan for rebels with trial by special tribunal and disfranchisement for leaders and rank and file.
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Cape Town
Schreier
Mesers
J. Merriman
J. W. Sauer
Te. Waver
Messrs. Holtmeyer
Te. Water
Schreiner
Mr. Schreiver
South Africa
Morrison Confesses in Moosomin Axe Murders
Morrison, the Moosomin murderer, told Rev. Scott he acted alone and remorseful. The coroner's inquest found five McArthur family members died from injuries inflicted by an axe. Morrison was found guilty of wilful murder.
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Moosomin
Morrison
Mr. Scott
Fleming
McArthur
John Morrison
Dominion Parliament Delays Timber License Amendment Vote
In Ottawa on June 13 the house of commons again debated emergency rations with no charges by Monk and Clarke Walace. An amendment on a Manitoba timber cut license to Theo A. Burrows was debated and lost 72-35. The day saw progress in committee of supply as western editors visited the gallery.
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Ottawa
House of Commons
Monk
Clarke Walace
Lemen
Davin
Manitoba
Theo. A. Burrows
House
Committee of Supply
Drownings Reported Across Regions Prompt Ocean Tragedies
Callendar Ontario and Sundridge Ontario report drowning incidents. John Gagnon of Bonfield and St Catharines is believed drowned in Lake Nipissing. William Lang Robert Jones drown when their boat capsized on Stoney Lake. James Lang rescued but missing with rope entanglement. Three fishermen die in Digby Nova Scotia, leaving several families in mourning. John YV Dorham learns of his son’s drowning in Derby Pennsylvania.
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William Lang
Robert Jones
James Lang
Stoney Lake
Future Government of South Africa Plan Revealed
London June 14 The Associated Press reports the government has decided on a civil settlement for South Africa outlining crown colonies for the Orange River and Transvaal, with Transvaal likely named a colony. Sir Alfred Milner to be high commissioner despite opposition.
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London
Associated Press
South Africa
Orange Rier
Transvaal
Alfred Milner
Charles G. Campbell
John Moran
Indigo
Marquis Ito
Japan
Capt. Mitchell
Bisley
England
Ukawa
Su Serpin
Lee Jos
Virginia
Minn
Fred Clayson
Yukon River
Bell
A. Dd
China
Britain
Pekin
Americas
Zung Chan
Timoty Healy Comments on Irish Convention Influence
In Dobbon on June 12 Timoty Healy replies to John Edmond about using influence to keep the forthcoming convention harmonious and representative. He says he possesses no such influence to bring Nationalists, rejected by the committee, to attend. He fears Mr O’Brien will make Mr Redmond a victim or a slave and hopes the era of intrigue has ended.
Airship by Weissmann Flies Twenty Metres In Berlin Trial
Berlin reports a new airship invented by mechanic Her Weissmann ascended twenty metres and flew fifteen before landing safely. The craft rocked during flight due to imperfect construction. Weissmann will rebuild the machine from papier mache and aluminum. Queter notes Quebec government donation of $1 006 to St Etienne Saguenay sufferers.
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Berlin
Her Weissmann
Herr Weissmann
Queter
Quebec
St Etienne Dao Saguenay
Theratay Briefs from a Stormy June Page
A jumble of brief items from Malina to London Ont and beyond. Drownings on various rivers, cabinet changes in Cape Colony and Japan, famine in India, fires in Virginia and Ontario, shipwrecks near Algiers and in Richmond, and Canada’s wartime contributions noted amid crop, rail, and political updates.
Flora sets speed record Dawson to Whitehorse trip
Victoria report confirms the steamer Flora completed her second Dawson voyage in 36 hours from Dawson to Whitehorse, shattering prior records. The vessel arrived Tuesday the sixth instant.
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Victoria
Flora
Dawson
White Horse
Germans approve navy bill and financing measures
Berlin on June 14 reports the randesrath approved the navy bill and the measures to fund and execute the plans previously passed by the reichstag.
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Berlin
Reichstag
Regiment Renamed as Royal Canadian Dragoons
Ottawa report from Lieut.-Col. Leesaé of the 1st Battalion Canadian Mounted Rifles states the regiment name has been changed to Royal Canadian Dragoons. Sydney reports the Dominion Iron and Steel Company's crusher boiler exploded at George's River Quarries. Engineer Perry, from Londonderry Nova Scotia, was killed.
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Ottawa
Leesaé
Canadian Mounted Rffive
Lord Roberts
Royal Canadian
Sydney
Dominion Iver and Steel Company
George's River
Perry
Londonderry
N.S
Wheat and markets report from Winnipeg and Montreal
A comprehensive Winnipeg market list shows prices for wheat oats barley and other grains with futures for No 2 white and No 2 mixed at several cent ranges. It also notes prices for potatoes onions cabbage and onions and discusses cattle poultry and wool markets. A June 8 Montreal note warns of possible overproduction and reserve caution until the new crop. Lord Strathcona re-elected Bank of Montreal president with Geo Drummond as vice president. Vancouver Atlin notes mention bright prospects and cleanups.
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Best Smith's Falls
Manitoba
Winnipeg
Winnipg
Montreal
George A. Drummond
Bank of Montreal
Draummond
Lord Strathcona
Geo. Drummond
Venice May Become Waterless Across Centuries Says Scientist
The article cites Professor Marinelli warning the Po delta's growth could dry the northern Adriatic, sinking Venice from sea to land over centuries. He notes 70 year delta gain of .3 sq mi yearly, totaling about 198 sq miles in six centuries, with full dry land possible in 100 to 120 centuries. It also mentions unrest in China and a murder at Welayu where Morrison killed a family member.
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Venice
Marinelli
Adriatic
Gulf of
Winnipeg Firm Names Legal Counsel on Main Street
Quoted by Alloway and Champion at 862 Main Street Winnipeg the law firm announces appointment of new counsel for local clients.
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Alloway & Champion
Main Street
Winnipeg
Canadian Pacific Railway schedule overview and routes
Passenger routes listed for daily and limited service across Canada and the United States. Key stops include Portage la Prairie Prairie City Shoal Lake Yorkton Yorkton Waskada and Edmonton with varying frequencies and days. Names James Oborne and C E McPherson appear as officials or agents.
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Turuntn
New York
Mont
Tomentse
New Yo
Amd
West Bet Can
Nor Ry
Peiets Tos
Thars
Ky Petints
Mia
Paul
Chicago
Daly
West Selkirk
Sonewall
Tucson
Emerson Mow
Ty Morden
Sa Daily
San
Prince Albert
Edmonton
James Oborne
CE McPherson Tren
Spe
Gem
Reflections on Virtue and Spiritual Loneliness in 19th Century Texts
Quotations from Stillingfleet and Harvard praise sincerity and refined spirit as core to faith. The passage contrasts loneliness in pride and temptation with compassion, duty, and the union of the soul with God's life, stating true faith springs from humble, selfless effort.
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Stillingfleet
Harvard
Philita Brooks
John Davidsen
Town of Thomave Town Forest Plan for White Pine Planting
Brunswick Maine votes to convert 1000 acres of previously burned pine land into a town forest. Seedling nurseries will supply white pine trees planted in rows to create an ornamental and potentially revenue generating municipal forest. Austin Cary will supervise with a forestry division organizing the project.
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Brunswick
United States
Eorrion
Thurope
Austin Cary
Division of Forestry
Burly Tramp-Wot Sits With Warning Dog Tale
In a New York Weekly item a burly tramp confronts a watchdog and a woman narrator. The dog’s barking is described as a deterrent to trespassers, with exchanges hinting at streetwise humor and wary city life.
Eclipse Excursions Promised by Railroads
A fragment from the Atlanta Constitution notes railroads plan excursions to view a solar eclipse. The piece hints at the danger of falls or missteps during the event and the risk of not knowing how light will behave.
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Drickey
Atlanta Constitution
Fair Amateur Yes I Painted This What School Of Painting
An artist replies with a witty quip about painting style and learning, joking that the label is a boarding school. The exchange hints at light self deprecation and humor about art education.
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New York Weekly
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Khencaster
Col. Cartier
Wikinson
Masonic Grand Lodge
Leslie
N. P. Manitoba Lines
Dominion House
Customs Regulations
Buller
Salva’s
SER
Majl UA
Vom Pani
Loder Armest Marchadorp
Perkin
Ottawa Normal College
Rome
Buffalo
N.Y
Niagara Falls
Mabel Williams
Philadelphia
Wiarton
Jane
John Driscoll
Methodists and the Press
Cape Colony
Dominion Parliament
Future Government of South Africa
Theratay
Malina
Daween
Setoa
Leunett Ai
Henry Laween
Mhion Chly
Roseau
Sebrviarr
Cape Colway
Alfred Miller
Jijent
Gev
Meippes
Joseph Martin
U.S
UC S
Freeident
Freeident Mellen
MacDonald
Manitoba Times
Peru
Eriasoria
Santiago
Nesfoundland
Cario
Fort William
Thomas Ipten
Ald. Woods
Fremcher Lebrieuer
Cape Toleny
St Louis
Columbia
Colon
Rossland
Tos
Ward
Ont
Censland
Adelaide
Mer Majesty
Cronje
South Grey
Moeseum
Seoer
Fox Bay
Henry W
Duke of Wellington
Iowa
Egypt
Stewart
Brandon
Rochester
Kingston
Quec
Jack Roche
Napanee Bank Fame
Bam. Hughes
Glouster
Ohio
Big T
New York State
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Richmond
United States Congress
Fayonian
Algiers
Virginnia
Mino
Kansas
Hargrave
A. E. Holmes
Northern Elevator Co
American Library Association
NAVY
Winsipre Rarkets
Vancouver
Atlin
Welayu
Mearthur
Allway & Champon
Buree Molsons Union
Onenerenee
Fata Merchants
War Eagle
I” Payne Sivee
Jel Rich
City Pass
Ky & Tong Gas
Pacie
Ratlway
Canadian Northern RY. CO
South Nort
Glads
Dauphin
Tours
Ihars
Sat
Makinak
Gladston
Winnieg
Winnipe
Ihurs
Swan River
Dau
J Phin
Winnipee
Warroad
Bedfors
Bedford
Winniper
Stas
Manitoba and Southeastern Railway
Teave
Teo
Portim
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