Boer War Developments Shift in South Africa Encounters
London reports hint at Boer strategic retreat as British advances press toward the Free State capital. Dispatches from Molteno and Glencoe note Boer demoralization and troop realignments north of the Vaal river. Parliament discusses war loan while Britain ships saddle cloths and equipment for South Africa. President Kroger visits Bloemfontein to urge peace talks.
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London
Lend Rovers
Vaal
Lenton
Molteno
Bargh Reiorp
Cape Colony
Poplar Grove
Kelly-Keony
Prewris
Heitz
Cronje
Natal
Dewet
Modder River
Bloemfontein
Free State
Kroger
Bloenfootsn
Binghampton
N.Y
Leicestershire
Southampton
England
le Uved
South Africa
Ottawa
Strathconia
Lansdowne Park
Parliament Hill
Redistribution Bill Passes Commons After Amendment Debated
Ottawa reports the Redistribution Bill passed the House after an amendment by Sir Charles Tupper, with a government majority of 46. Yeas 45 Nays 91. independents Puttee of Winnipeg and others sided with the government.
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Ottawa
Charles Tupper
Tuppers
Yeas
Mays
Puttee
Winnipeg
Queen Victoria hailed in London amid Diamond Jubilee mood
London crowds greet Queen Victoria as they celebrate the Diamond Jubilee with simple displays rather than grand procession. The monarch, in plain black on a brief visit to Buckingham Palace, draws vast loyalty from the city.
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London
Marscha
Victoria
South Africa
Colume
Bockingham Palace
British Advange Baller Yow Pushing Ahead-Demand for Annexation
London dispatches from March 5 report Lord Roberts telegraphing an advance on March 7 with Boer forces retreating and British casualties described as few. A Durban dispatch notes a commando from Zeeland entering the Transvaal and engaging Boers, while plans for annexation and public petitions stir political debate in London.
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Baller
Joubert
London
Lord Roberts
Sfontein
Durban
Zoleland
Transvaal
Natal
Prendergast
Calass Hill
March
Lort Roberts
Holler
Hashemith
Biggarsberg
Clencoe Parses
Boller
Trapsvaal
Brussels
Boer
Kuiiled
Innisklings
Dublin Fusiliers
Connaught Rangers
Royal Irish Fusiliers
Scots Fusiliers
Ladysmith
Osfontein
French
Timis
Mod
Deriver
Bloemfontein
Wynburg
Jonbert
van Reenens Pass
Lagins Nek
Times
Osfentien
Tursday
Cronje
Ship Planet Mercury likely lost after collision near Halifax
A wooden plate from a shattered lifeboat bearing Planet Mercury’s name supports reports that the Elder Dempster liner, chartered from Leyland, sank in deep water after a collision. Marks on cattle and seals await identification as efforts to locate the hull continue.
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Halifax
N.S
Liloyd S
Yarmouth
Planet Mercery
Dempster Company
Leyland Line
Pobsico
Montreal
Portland
Olga Nehersole and Company on Trial
Olga Nehersole leading Sappho production faces trial with Hamilton Beverle Marcus Meyer and Theodore Moss, each in $500 bail after magistrate in New York street court charged with producing a play that offended public decency. London Times critiques Hicks-Beach fiscal opportunities amid tax reform debate.
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New York
London
the Times
Michael Hicks-Beach
O Brien Broker in Private Wire Connection Ad
J. D. OBrien operates a private wire connection to markets. Address listed as 148 Princess St Winnipeg Manitoba P O Drawer 1287 seeking business inquiries.
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Margasrdenoer
Princess St
Winnipeg
Man. P.O
Wheat Market Outlook From The Minnesota Journal
J D Brien notes the wheat outlook with cautious bulls and bears. He cites March price tendencies, fly damage in Ohio Indiana and Michigan, and ongoing northwest movement to terminal markets. He warns against overcrowding the market and expects a sharp move if volatility increases.
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Winnipeg
Marci
Minnesota Journal
Ohio
Indiana
Michigan
Northwest
Duluth
Peavey House
Douloth
Minneapolis
England
J D © Brien
Vastly Disordered News At Winnipes And Ottawa
A sprawling, fragmentary update reports on Canadian politics and events from Winnipes to Ottawa. Mentions include a meeting in Ottawa with notable Canadians, forestry policy shifts, local arrests, and various international items. Confusing snippets reference fires, strikes, cold weather, and global affairs amid a chaotic digest.
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Gere Keitel
Sandy
Huyer
Witaipee
Sepder
Victoria
Losiand
Westminster
Winnipes
Winnipes Labor Party
Ottawa
Chifford Bennett
Wapella
Hidden Lives at the Mission the New Boarders Face
Hulda and Hattie Halloran join a mission house for poor girls where meals are bare and work ranges from typing to sewing. A moralizing dinner with charity hymns follows a sermon by Rev. Dr. Trump as the room strains to stay awake.
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Hida
Catho Wc Missions
Hulda
Mlessets
Aed Bey
Piterpal
Waleh
Hattie Halloran
Hattie
Deanehy
Y.w.uc
Trump
Turkey
Winnipeg Markets Wheat and agricultural goods prices listed
Manitoba wheat prices and related grains, feeds, and produce listed for Winnipeg markets. Includes Manitoba No. 1 hard at Fort William and various patent brands with per sack, per ton, and on track values. also notes for hay, butter, cheese, eggs, vegetables, and greens with unit prices.
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Manitoba
Fort William
Ogilvie
Glenora
Lake of the Woods
Strong
Medora
Winnipeg
Ontario
Green House
Allowat and Champion Court Winning Quotation at Main Street
A fragmentary notice references Alloway and Champion at 362 Main Street quoting a financial figure in Finnish Markkaa. The readable text mentions a Keiehemarks itemization and an apparent sale or valuation context.
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Alloway & Champion
Main Street
Byovexetieches Keiehemarks
Eciaeon
Markkaa Krower
Letter From a Reader Seeks A Georger Code
An Atlanta bookseller received a letter asking for a “Kode of Georger” in large type to help spell words and practice law. The writer requests guidance to avoid trouble while learning and hopes for a George code to assist spelling through court terms.
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Atlanta
Coorger
Luitep
Cort
Georger
Dr Chase's Syrup of Linseed and Turpentine Public Health Claim
Advertisement extols Dr Chase's Syrup of Linseed and Turpentine as a cure for throat and lung troubles including croup bronchitis and pneumonia prevention and claims wide use across the United States and Canada. It warns against opiate cough mixtures and promotes linseed turpentine and licorice based remedies with a Catarrh Cure also advertised.
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Dr. Chase
United States
Canada
Neon, Bates & Co
Chae
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