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Newspaper
Hamiota Herald
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 16, 1900
Page
2
Don Eraclio Solis, famed Mexican highwayman, recounts his brutal rise and a vow to his gang. He reflects on leadership, revenge, and a planned return after which troops capture him at a canyon camp.
In Yonkers Herald a playful quarrel unfolds as Miss Perseful is compared to a formidable figure. The exchange reveals light gossip and witty banter about demeanor and charm.
Mrs Wander confirms her husband holds a government position while Mrs Parvenoo notes he is in the outer circle of statistics in Baltimore.
Mrs E H Young of Jackson Michigan a fraternal society worker says her duties left her exhausted with nervous strain headaches back pain and sleeplessness. She credits Dr Chase's Nerve Food for restoring health and energy calling it the best treatment for nervous troubles and systemic weakness. 50 cents a box six for 2 50 at dealers or Edmussen Bates Co Toronto. Also Dr Chase's Catarrh Cure and Syrup of Linseed and Turpentine offered.
Disturbing dispatches from Smaldeel report Gen Hatton's mounted brigade advancing along the railway toward the Sand River. Boers opened heavy fire with up to ten guns as British forces retired to Weselgen, while reinforcements arrived and trains continued northward blowing culverts.
Beira reports a rumor that Kumassi has fallen and that Akims Kwahus and Kaoranzas may join insurgents. Wires are down to Prabsu. Kingston Jamaica says West India Regiment officers are ordered to Cape Coast Castle to join the Ashanti campaign.
John J. Judge of Brooklyn has been retained by about five thousand veterans to obtain state pay beyond the federal service wages. A test case will be argued May 15 in the court of claims at Albany. Clients include members of the Thirteenth Fourteenth and Forty Seventh Brooklyn regiments and the Eighth Twenty second Manhattan regiments.
Simla reports the bubonic plague is generally showing a material decline throughout India as of May 1, with fewer cases observed and authorities optimistic about containment.
London reports a rapid surge in coal prices amid warnings of a possible coal famine or profiteering by mine owners. Welsh coal doubles from 2.50 to 5.50 per ton, poor stoff rises from 1.75 to 5.25, and coke also doubles in price, signaling broad market strain.
An eastbound Union Pacific freight derailed at O Neills siding sixteen miles west of Rawlins amid an open switch. Both firemen died along with two youths found among the riders, while their names remain unknown. Perth scene reports Rev A H Soft elected moderator at the Montres and Ottawa synod opening.
In Charlottetown the provincial assembly faced a chaotic session with a large crowd pressing to enter. Wise and Rice moved to seats as Premier Farquharson and Speaker denied privilege, leading to a forced removal of Wise by the sergeant at arms amid cheers and jeers.
Ottawa reports postmaster general approves daily postal deliveries on the Glenboro line of the OPR for all offices with sufficient revenue, replacing the current tri weekly schedule. The House of Commons session notes long lists of annual appointments by Sir Wilfrid Laurier and Sir Charles Tupper objects to excess detail. Yukon affairs dominate a late night debate with questions about the Yukover steamer and related actions by Collector Davis.
The Rev Dr Robertson of Northwest missions spoke to the Toronto Kingston synod about mining districts in British Columbia. He cited the Kootenay district with 40 000 people now and expected 100 000 in eight to ten years, noting neglect of religious training and rising Sabbath desecration drunkenness and lewdness.
The Toronto city council endorsed a request from the Govument to urge Dominion government action on a Canada National Railway charter. The proposal would build a line from Collingwood to Toronto, with the council memorializing the Dominion government to undertake it as a national work.
Mr W R Baker says the M and N W railway was leased by the Canadian Pacific and will be operated by CPR on the 15th of this month A daily passenger train will run to Minnedosa with future improvements planned west of Minnesota The changes may take effect with the Imperial Limited inauguration in June
St Louis residents faced a complete halt as every street railway line in the city stopped running. Gen Manager Geo W Baomboff of the St Louis Transit Co said at 9 am that car service would resume only with ample police protection.
Hon. J. I. Tarte, Canada's chief commissioner to the Paris exposition, announces that efforts to close the exhibit on Sandsys have failed and Canada will conform to the Paris directorate. Architect Mr. Marchand, from Montreal, is in Paris assisting to beautify and enhance the Canadian buildings.
Sir Wilfrid Laurier telegrams Premier Seddon of New Zealand thanking for a 25000 gift to Ottawa and Hall fire victims. He notes Canada’s grateful thanks for New Zealand government and people’s aid. The message is dated May 1 from Ottawa Ontario and signed by Lanier.
A cryptic line evokes tired sloth and restive sleep beneath a stubborn bed pillow. It hints at weary nature and introspective mood without a clear narrative or identifying details.
London dispatches describe Lord Roberts reporting Gen Hetton and Gen Broadwood advancing to Sand river and Fourteen Streams with enemy forces retreating under heavy artillery. Boer prisoners move toward Christiana as British camps form near Fourteen Streams while Kronstad looms within 45 miles. News from Mafeking depicts dire shortages and harsh conditions for the garrison.
London correspondent notes Canada has sent a worthy infantry regiment praised for marching endurance and fighting skill. The correspondent says the unit can compare with any battalion in Roberts' army, a strong compliment from a front report.
A telegram from Commissioner Ozilvie lists Yukon population at 16 107 with 8 554 voters. British citizens total 4 453, Americans 9 524, Indians 356, noting Americans exceed half the population.
In Yarmouth Nova Scotia on May 9 Mrs Port er Stoddard aged 25 fainted during breakfast and fell striking her head on the table. She was found dead with a broken neck, the death occurring instantly.
Montreal May 9 report states M J Hogan and AR MacDonald win a contract to deepen and upgrade the Welland canal entrance at Port Colborne to accommodate larger ships at a cost around 1 million dollars and ensure safer passage.
Sir Richard Webster resigns from the British House of Commons while a million dollar Port Colburnie improvement contract is awarded. Sir Wilfrid Laurier sends Canada’s congratulations to generous contributors to a fire relief fund as Paris exposition entries close after Saturday. Toronto mayor criticizes the crown attorney at a council meeting amid India famine relief in Madras and Mysore where nearly six million people await aid.
The Ottawa legislature discussed reducing pew print duties amid mill destruction from ore. The premier pledged consideration. A resolution authorizes a two year contract with H and A Allan and Robert Redford for cold storage on steamships Montreal to the United Kingdom, 1901 season, not to exceed 20 750. The price per ton for cold storage rises to 15 shillings. Mrs Fisher noted more steamers this season, 27 to 25, sailing to Montreal. The house adjourned at midnight.
Petoria May 9 official closing of the 1899 volksraad followed by the inauguration of the 1900 session. Gen Joubert and Gen De Kock’s seats were filled with flowers as crowds gathered in the packed Raadsaal. President Kroger arrived with escort while diplomatists and foreign attaches, including Geo Gourke, witnessed the ceremony. The prayer moved many to tears as the hall reached full capacity.
London reports discuss a rumor about a titled woman linked to pushing drawing room generals amid Blundering at the front. T P O Connor questions why Magersfontein blunder faced no condemnation while other generals were criticized.
Official April returns show 4 320 males and 3 200 females among 7 520 entrants. Nationalities include United States citizens 795 Ruthenian 563 Doukhobors 2 Hollanders 1 West Indians 3 Hebrews 3 Hungarians 7 Italians 93 Polish 11 Austrians 164 Galicians 52. Destinations list Yukon 40 Ontario 5 Manitoba 2 608 N W T 3 428 British Columbia 445. Occupations span Agriculturists 2 384 general laborers 259 mechanics and tradesmen 257 clerks and traders 109 domestic servants 4 miners 79 unclassified 3 442.
D McNicol vice president and general manager of the O P E arrived in Fort William in a special car and will depart Tuesday morning for Winnipeg. He conferred with E S Jenison about proposed water and electric power development from Kakabeka Falls four teen miles away.
On May 5 a premeditated assault targeted two camps of the Wei Hai Wei boundary commission. Major Penrose and four Chinese regiment soldiers were wounded. The attackers were repelled with 30 killed. The unrest stems from Chinese officials exploiting local credulity.
Ottawa relief fund for fire victims totals 55000 dollars. In Niagara Falls Beverly Hawley 9, and Freddie Clark 10, sons of local officials, disappeared after dinner while possibly swimming at the whirlpool, feared drowned. Montreal reports Major Dent buys 500 remounts for cavalry and 420 for Stratcona's Horse.
May 5 reports from St Paul show Robert A. Smith winning the mayoralty while Otto Bermer takes treasurer with large majorities. Comptroller race narrow with Louis Belz ahead by 15. Assembly 6 Republicans 6 Democrats and aldermen 9 Democrats 2 Republicans.
A colonel halts his horse at a Dakota dugout and presses a 16-year-old girl for food water and family details. She recounts her hardships including a dry spring a sick brother and a fiancé shot by an Indian, calling the place a house of sorrow and asking him to ride on.
A Detroit Free Press quotation depicts a breakup anxiety as an engagement ends. The speaker Clementine acknowledges grief from changing her mind, denying deep heart involvement while describing the emotional wrench of decision.
Mrs. Oldroy teases Mr. Wisherley as a rising figure while her husband retorts that he has long claimed fame, noting Wisherley’s nightly presence since Mabel's Florida return. This item captures a sharp comic exchange in a Chicago Times Herald vignette.
The notice lists daily and specific day departures for Canadian Pacific Railway routes from Winnipeg to Montreal Toronto New York and eastern points with intermediate stops including Portage la Prairie Brandon and Emerson. It names James Oborne C. E. McPherson as general superintendent and passenger agent, and details connections with Can Nor Ry and M N Ry at various points such as Gretna St Paul Chicago West Selkirk Stonewall and Prince Albert.
The fragment notes a group called the Constructor Department in the tension west region. It hints at a cryptic organizational label and a geographic edge but provides limited context or events. No clear dates, names, or actions are present to verify a full news item.
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