Suppressed London Book Attacks Congo Cruelty Tale
Advices from London say a book titled The Curse of Central Africa was suppressed in March amid claims of Belgian cruelty in the Congo Free State. Authors Burrows and Canisius, former state officials, describe brutal acts by Belgian agents, with examples of flogging and killings, drawing protests from King Leopold and threats of libel actions.
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London
Guy Burrows
Edgar Canisius
Central Africa
Congo Free State
Leopold
Tetore Thin Solume
Free State Company
England
JG Leigh
Burrows
Fusiliers
Herry M. Staley
Congo
Europe
Er Bity
Oneruan
Aly Tong
Vere
Valley River farmer praises estate agent for sale notice
A Valley River farmer praised a Dauphin real estate agent for a vivid notice about his property. After a second reading, the farmer decided not to sell, saying the description revealed a place he hadn’t known he wanted, showcasing the agent's literary talent.
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Valley River
Dauphin
Esstate
Dauphin Press
Winnipeg boards to discuss Catholic school takeover plan
A Winnipeg school board committee plans talks with Catholic trustees about taking over the Roman Catholic school in the city. The move follows government funding and steamship subsidies, with profit projections and a note on CPR navigation closure affecting shipments.
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Winnipeg
Sea Serpent Sightings Near Ranheid Creek Station
Cable station witnesses and local Indians report a sea serpent forty to fifty feet long with a horselike head seen near Ramfeld Creek and Taraley Sound. Officials describe a torpedo boat speed, while descriptions vary from seaweed-like body to a large elevated head. Fear spreads through nearby communities.
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Ranheid Crek
Tesid Osborne
Ramfeld Creek
Tarelay Sound
God
Gidesop
Kaiser Wilhelm I Sets Maiden Voyage To Challenge Atlantic Speed
The new North German Lloyd liner Kaiser Wilhelm I left Bremerhaven on her maiden Pacific voyage aiming to regain fastest Atlantic liner status from the Olympic class. At 706 feet long with 23.5 knots, she exceeds four decks and quadruple-expansion engines yielding 000 horsepower, carrying 775 first class and 770 steerage passengers, crew around 600. The Cedric remains largest by tonnage with 21,000 tons.
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London
Cunard
Bretten
Atlantic
Kron
Prince Wilhelm
Labor Leader Shot in Vancouver Amid Fishermen Strike
Frank Rogers, a labor agitator and leader of the fishermen strike, is dying from a pistol wound to the abdomen in Vancouver. Police officer Allan is under arrest for the shooting as the incident follows attacks on unionists by strike supporters near Stimpson's wharf on Abbot Street. Rogers reportedly had no prior fight, and the motive ties to bitter strike tensions between strikers and nonstrikers.
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Vancouver
Frank Rogers
Aleret Allan
Apel Li
Rogers
Abbot Street
Stimpson
Rose Rs
Atltemortem
Cpro
Strange Oa Trial at Brandon Rejects Charge
John Dickson a man of good looks and modest demeanor faced a trial at Brandon last week for stealing a team of horses harness and sleighs from John Pollock near Seutska. The jury found him not guilty after testimony suggesting a peculiar stupor during March 2 to April 3 and good prior character. The article also mentions a farmer's hired man stealing the West Prospect option, Indemnity demand from the porte over the Russian consul's assassination, lumber shortages in the Territories, and a new Fort William coal plant described as top of the line.
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Cumberland
Brandon
John Dickson
John Pollock
Seutska
Acadas
Fabon
Ferod
Hartley
Rev Barr Speaks on Canadian Colonization Scheme
The Ottawa originated leader of a British colony in Canada visits Winniger from Ottawa on April 17. He dismisses rumors of the colony breaking up, insists the project remains strong, citing transport plans, post offices, horse caravans, and future rail connections. He claims land is well located and promises thousands more emigrants if successful.
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Bagr
Iteman-W Ager
Winniger
Ottawa
Department of the Interior
Carr
Toronto
Smart
Mackenzie
Canadian Northern
Wen
Fate
England
Tran
Canada
News Notes From Various Regions
Police report two more burglars trapped in Winnipes, while carpenters in Montreal vote to strike. Manitoba licenses total 219. In Toronto, John Walker aged 83 died after a runaway team on April 16. A brakeman Parkin of Wine riper loses both legs at Dund win NWT. Irish convention in Dublin on April 16 backs Mr Wyndham's land bill. Northwest Territories assembly opened April 16 with AB Gillis elected speaker. Minnesota steamer, largest freighter yet, launched at New London Conn. News from Tamore Alberta notes a mine accident with two workers George and Aigean Pickering killed in a collapse. verdict: accidental death.
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Winnipes
Montreal
Manitoba
John Walker
Toronto
Dubin
Wyndham
Gith Assembly
North“west Territories
AB. Gillis
Minnesota
New London
Conn
Tamore
Alberta
George
Aigeaner Pickering
The Resurrection, Real to Believers and Apostles Alike
A brief reflection on the belief in resurrection as shared by faithful followers and the Apostles, contrasting its perceived reality among believers with the early church’s witness and testimony.
Easter Sermon on the risen Christ and Mary Magdalene
A Chicago Easter sermon recounts Mary Magdalene visiting the tomb, discovering the empty crypt, and recognizing the risen Jesus. The preacher emphasizes personal belief, the practical meaning of the resurrection, and the need to share the good news with others.
Stupefied Phrase Reveals Comedic Misquote
A garbled fragment shows a nonsensical line about intelligence and roaming. It includes bizarre spelling and lacks clear names, places, or dates, making it impossible to identify a real event or source.
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Porte
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MR. Barr
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Pilate
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