The Portland Escape Haunts a Villager at Christmas
In a snowbound cottage Fitch the village moneylender and game dealer guards a loaded gun and reads of Henry Cattermole’s Portland escape. The convicts close in as the old man confronts fear, guilt, and a grim Christmas tale to be continued.
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Glen of Ap
Fitch
Portland
Weymouth
Henry Cattermole
Cattermole
Lord Walboro
Bear
Bury St. Edmunds
Ane
Eve Henry Cattermole
London
Harry Cattermole
Benea
Old Fitch
Bere
Dr Chase's Nerve Food Praised for Spring Vitality
An Ontario reader reports her daughter recovered from nervous prostration and fatigue after using Dr Chase's Nerve Food. The ad touts it as a blood builder and spring restorative, claiming benefits for grippe and general weakness. Available 50 cents a box from Edmanson Bates & Co in Toronto.
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D. W. Cronsterry
Richmond Street West
Toronto
Edmanson, Bates & Co
Heilbron Falls in Boer War Movements Near Heilbron
General French crossed the Rheenister near Hoping Spruit as Hamilton moves on Heilbron. British forces report 16 Boers captured and 75 casualties in Hamiltons’ command. Kruger denies Transvaal peace talks in a cable from Pretoria.
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Orange Free State
French
Rhbenister
Nuthwest
Jap Hamiton
Heublers
Lord Roberts
Sproit
Jan Hamalton
Heilbron
de Wet
Hioaiwood
Hamiltons
Kronstad
Hoping Sproit
Glen French
Ian Hamilton
General French
Rhenester
Honing Sproit
General Hamilton
Hors
Gen. Hamilton
Hamilton
Vaal
Associated Press
Helibron
Steyn
New York
Kruger
South Africa Republic
Ifretoria
Transvaal
Canadians in Hospital at Herbert Woolwich South Africa
Thirteen non commissioned officers and men of the Canadian contingent arrived at Herbert hospital Woolwich South Africa on May 24 under Lord Strathcona. Names include Pte E D Craig V Mariiteile Cor corporal A Loman Pte A Brock Lance Corporal F M Rae Color-Sergeant C Thompson Pte J Johnston Pte R B McFarlane Pte Carter Pte H Durant Pte McConnell Pte L F Finch Pte Fradshaw. Col Otter reports tents ready and men comfortably housed.
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Ottawa
Lord Strathcona
Herbert Hospital
Woolwich
South Africa
E. D. Craig
V. Mariiteile
A. Loman
A. Brock
F M. Rae
C. Thompson
J. Johnston
R. B. McFarlane
Carter
H. Durant
McConnell
L. F. Finch
Fradshaw
Militia Department
Otter
New York famine relief committee approves large funds
In New York on May 23 the executive committee of the committee of one hundred for Incha famine relief met at the chamber of commerce. Treasurer John Crosby Brown reported 28,000 dollars received to date and directed Brown Cros. & Co. to cable 1000 pounds for interdenominational missionary relief. An additional 5000 pounds sterling was ordered sent to Sir Francis McLeod of Calcutta as chief justice of Bengal for the famine relief fund. A final quip references women with small feet.
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New York
Incha
Chamber of Commerce
John Crosby Brown
Brown Cros. & Co
Carnegie Hall
Ecumenical Conference of Foreign Missions
Sir Francis McLeod
Calcutta
Benga
India Famine Charitable Relief Fund
Grain rates fall as rail tariffs weaken nationwide
Chicago reports lower lake grain rates with expectations of further drops as demand wanes in the east. Corn shipments to Buffalo may fall to sea level at 1 4 cents per bushel while wheat and oats also show declines. Winnipeg notes gas-main flooding disrupts offices and presses, halting linotype work and crowding papers to manual typesetting.
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Chicago
Western
Buffalo
East
Winnipeg
Logan Avenue
Portage Avenue
Water Commissioners
Mine Disaster Claims Twenty Two Miners
A coal mine explosion at Comock near Greensboro claims twenty two miners. The Cumnock mines, on the Southern line near Sanfru and Grenstaro, are operated by the company and located several miles off the railroad.
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Hichmead
Roesebel Bere
Gregecers
Comaock
Sanfru
Grenstaro
Cumnock
Greensboro
Sveral
Charlotte
N.C
Cammock
Subterranean River Found Beneath North Dakota Farm
A moving subterranean river ten feet deep was found beneath O. J. Solberg's farm one mile west of Reynolds. While drilling an eighteen inch well to eighty feet, tools dropped and a roaring current carried a pail down a rope. Workers fled as the swift water and sound of the stream were visible and audible nearby.
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St. Pavel
O. J. Solberg
Reynolds
N.D
Toronto Youth Guilty of Manslaughter in Father's Death
Arthur McIntyre, thirteen, son of the late Peter Melotre, found guilty of manslaughter in his father’s death. Jury returned verdict after a day in the criminal assize court. Sentence set for 11 o'clock tomorrow. later reports state four years at Mimico Industrial School.
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Toronto
Arthur McIntyre
Pe'er Melotre
Justice Street
Criminal Assize Court
No Rey
J. K. Ker
T. Robinette
Hamilton Cassels, VC
Turkey Must Settle Impasse Over American Indemnity Claims
In Constantinople on May 24 the U S legation, after four weeks with no reply to April 24, delivered a new note to Tewfik Pasha demanding prompt settlement. The exchange created a strong impression as the Porte believed the matter was postponed or abandoned. The United States shows no patience for further delay.
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Constantinople
United States
Legation
Lloyd C. Griscow
Tewfik Pasha
America
Railway Crashes Claim Two in Buffalo and St Paul
In Buffalo two people died and several injured when a crowded Genessee street car derailed into Scarapquane creek. In St Paul E A Donkin Great Northern railway Dakota division superintendent was accidentally killed while riding a tricycle between Larimore and Inkster after a dog ran in front of him.
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Buffalo
Anden
Genessee
Scarapquane Creek
St. Paul
Minn
E. A. Donkin
Dakota Division
Great Northern Railway
Larimore
N. D
McCann
Dallman Walsh and Nolan Charged by Grand Jury
The grand jury at the assize court returns a true bill against canal dynamiters Dallman Walsh and Nolan. Each pleads not guilty as the indictment is read. Trial set to commence Thursday morning.
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Welland
Ont
Assize Court
Dallman
Walsh
Nolan
London Gentry Support Franklin McLeay Benefit
The Queen consents to become patroness of Franklin McLeay's June 19 performance at Drury Lane Theatre to aid Ottawa Hull fire sufferers. The Prince of Wales takes the first box and Mr Chamberlain the second as the project gains enthusiastic backing.
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London
Franklin McLeay
Drury Line
Ottawa Hull
Prince of Wales
Mr. Chamberlain
Burglary at Aurora Bank and Post Office Alarmed
The private bank of J L Roshere in Aurora Ontario was entered last night with a safe blown open and 500 dollars stolen. The post office was also broken into with 60 dollars in cash and 160 dollars in stamps taken. Thieves escaped on a horse and rig from the Queens Hotel stables. Ottawa reports Chancellor Boyd in town to discuss a commission to investigate election frauds with possible appointment. Creditors of Interm S Reid Winnipar asked to file claims by June 16 before estate distribution.
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Aurora
Ont
J. L. Roshere
Queens
Ottawa
Boyd
Toronto
Paper Makers Confer over Canadian Visit and Mills Return
Montreal May 22 conference of paper manufacturers concluded on Saturday. A committee will arrange entertainment for visiting English paper makers in July. Laurentide mills at Grand Mere should resume work in a couple of weeks. An advance in maplilas and heavy brown paper is likely soon.
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Montreal
Canada
Laurentide
Grand Mere
Numerous World News Items Include Fire, Riots and Deaths
A chaotic mix of reports spans Canada and beyond. Fires destroy homes in Pointe au Pic and mills in Welland. political shifts and legal cases surface in Montreal and Ottawa. a series of deaths, robberies, and accidents are noted along with sports and military events.
Robbery near Michigan City ends in high speed hunt
John Barton of Niagara North Dakota was robbed of 800 dollars and a gold watch near Michigan City yesterday afternoon by two highwaymen. Barton had just left his store and was en route to the bank to deposit the money. A large posse is searching for the culprits.
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St. Paul
John Barton
Niagara
N.D
Michigan City
N. D
Barton
Montreal Appointment Sees Elliott Named General Manager
Montreal May 24 James Elliott local manager of the Moleon Bank has been appointed general manager to succeed the late Wolf rs an Thomas.
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Montreal
James Elliott
The
Moleon'’s Bank
Wolf Rs
An Thomas
West Elgin Election Hearings Resume in Ontario
Toronto May 23 The West Elgin commission resumed today with Liberal organizers Alex Smith Vance and J J Kell denying knowledge of any wrongdoing and stating they only handled meetings. Preston led the West Elgin organization and Mr McNish was questioned on minor points with no major revelations.
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Toronto
Wet Elgin Commission
Alex. Smith
Vance
J. J. Kell
Liberal Party
West Elgin
Smith
Preston
McNish
Manitoba Legislature Deliberates in Winnipeg Sessions
Manitoba Legislature reports multiple petitions and bills across Winnipeg sessions from May 18 to May 23. Key items include amendments to municipal boundaries for Macdonald and acts for Rapit City and law society, with notices on protection of married women. A patriotic Ma feking relief gesture and several bills on railways and corporations were introduced or passed readings.
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Winnipeg
Campbell
M E Sutherland
John Barr
Macdonald
Committee On Law
Rapit City
Law Society
Lyons
Norfolk
Council of
Carberry
Baldwinson
Gimli
Elizabeth Russell
William Watson Ogilvie
Mr. Macdonald
Canada Permanent and Western Canada Mortgage Corporation
Mickle
National Trust Company
Winnipg, Selkirk and Lake Winnipeg Railway Company
Mr. Campbell
Selkirk Electric Railway Company
Dr. Grain
Corbett Signals Run for Congress in Twelfth District
New York May 23 James J Corbett states his serious intent to seek Congress in the Twelfth district. Friends of the pugilist rally for his nomination and pledge to send him to Washington with a strong majority. They claim he is better equipped mentally than many current representatives.
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New York
James J. Corbett
Washington
House of Representatives
Sawmill accident cuts mill hand in Goldthorpe
In Ashfield township Charles Carpenter, a mill hand, was caught by the foot and thrown onto a large circular saw at Goldthorpe's sawmill, dying from the injuries. he leaves a young wife named Helena. Governor Smith appoints Martin Maginnis as U.S. senator from Montana to succeed Clark, overriding the lieutenant governor’s appointment. In Tangier Morocco the grand vizier Ahmed Ben Muara died May 13.
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Dangannon
Goldthorpe
Ashfield
Charles Carpenter
Helena
Smith
Martin Maginnis
United States
Montana
Clark
Tangier
Morroco
Aahmed Ben Muara
Meandering Mike defuses threat from dog on doorstep
A woman warns, "Go away from here," threatening to release a dog. Meandering Mike replies the dog cannot bite if muzzled and vows to report any incident to the police, per Washington Star tone.
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Mike
Washington Star
Unclear historic items report scattered incidents and disasters
A street car stowed in St Louis with revolvers involved. Elevators at Webster North Dakota housing 60000 bushels of grain burned. In Godura camp, India cholera tolls rise with thousands affected. Toronto mayor admits error in dismissal of a city official. Manitoba crops report poor conditions and a birthday celebration injury in Indiana?
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St Louis
Webster
N. D
Godura
Ledia
Macdonald
Toronto
Main
Mantoba
Ingercoll
Ont
Government action to curb grasshoppers near Currie Dougs
Winnipeg reports government steps led by MP P Greenwood to curb grasshopper infestation near Currie and Dougs. Insects are in a secondary stage, covering about twenty farms, with limited damage so far. Hopper-dogers and men describe destroying at a rate of 50 bushels per day, reducing railroad risk.
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Winnipeg
Greenwood
North Brandon
Currie
Dougs
Seid
Elevator fire at Oakville destroys grain storehouse
Portage la Prairie Manitoba May 21. The Northern Elevator at Oakville was set ablaze early Saturday morning causing about 9000 bushels of grain to burn. The Oakville building and contents were insured with the Victoria Montreal Insurance company. the fire origin is not known.
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Portage la Prairie
Man
Northern Elevator Company
Oakville
Winnipeg
W W. McMillan
Victoria-Montreal Insurance Company
Dentist recounts odd request for gold tooth initials
In a Washington Post anecdote a dentist recalls curious patient tales including a vaudeville actress who wanted a gold filling shaped as the letter J to spell John. He notes it would violate professional ethics and be malpractice, despite a large price offer.
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Ehain
Poe
John
Vdb
Washington
Clock Gift Follows Circuses of Dan Rice in Lewiston
Dan Rice owed Lewiston the town clock after exhibiting his circus there in the 1850s without a license and being arrested at McVeytown. He promised a clock if the show could proceed and fulfilled that promise faithfully.
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Dan Rice
Lewiston
McVeytown
Canadian Pacific RV Services Routes and Schedules
Daily rail service routes extend from Montreal to New York and east via all rail with exceptions on Fridays and Tuesdays. Portage la Prairie Brandon Lethbridge Coast Kootenay and intermediate points listed with daily except Sun patterns. Connections include Rat Portage Portage La Prairie West Selkirk and Gretna with multiple city pairings and seasonal variations.
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Montreal
Toronto
New York
All Rail
Monreal
Eval
Rat Portage
Sun
N. W
Gretna
St. Paul
Chicago
West Selkirk
Thurs
Stonewall
Tueson
Morden
Deloraine
Glentoro
Souris
Melita
Alameda
Intermediate
Prince Albert
Sun Wa
Edmontonu
Edmonton
Sat
Manitoba and Northwestern Ry Construction West of Illinois
Construction department reports Manitoba and Northwestern Railway project progress west of Illinois with planning and alignment updates affecting regional routes and traffic flows.
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Manitoba
Northwestern
Bae Tension
Illiots
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Om Ee Pietow
Ceptecek Coalines
North Dakota
Turkey
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Boren
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Rossi
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le Hens
Kemier Martin
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Altena
Welland County
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Russia
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G. A. BR
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House of Commons
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Muntana
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Winnipess Military Corps
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IPN
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Joseph Michot
Grande Pointe
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J.J Corbett
Congress
J M. Lineh
Syracuse
Typographical Union
Welland Canal
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Philadelphia
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China
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du Lievre
Que
Manitoba Free Press India Famine Fund
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Canada Cycle Companies Works
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Eletcion
T. C. Livingstone
British President Society
Greenway
T. C. McInnis
British Provident Life Insurance Company
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Mafeking
Nelson
Lic du Fonnet Company
Johnson
Riverside
Mr. McMillan
Jos. Chamberlain
Corbett
Canadian Pacific RV
Winnipso
James Ohorne
KE McPherson
Tren
Pasa
Canadian Northern RY. CO
Dauphin
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Swiver O
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Swan Rive
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HANNA
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Isk River
Eems Ham
IV Rendell
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Minnedosa
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Binsearth
Erereewe
Yorkton
A. McDonnall
Mgr
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