British Advance in South Africa Under Fire Near Bloemfontein
Dispatches report heavy rifle fire as British forces under Gen Poore Carew and Gen French repel Boer counterattacks near Bloemfontein. Canadian regiments and Yeomanry drive Boers from lines by the water works south of the city. A contractor is arrested in Cape Town for bartering escaped Boer prisoners dressed as clergymen.
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Bloemfontein
Aldtreon
Strathermas’ Horse
Georal Pove-Carew
Tod
French Allersop
Bat Andertaken
Gol
Bramhton
Wade
London
Randle
Weprner
Cape Town
Ball
Lincastown
Prohibition Resolution debated in Dominion Parliament
Members debated a national prohibition measure citing plebiscite results across provinces. Proponents urged action to promote temperance while opponents framed it as a political issue and questioned national readiness. An amendment suggesting Parliament wait was moved and supported before adjournment.
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Miers McChare
Ottawa
Caneada
MeiCure
Christie
Argenteas
Flint
Craig
East Durham
Holmes
Parlia
McClare
George Taylor
South Lewds
Gerong
Charlton
North Norton
Rutherford
MacDonald
Parmelee
Saeford
Casey
Oliver
Kemonton
Welland Outrage Blows Gates at Lock No 4
Dynamite damaged the gate workings at Lock No 4 on the Welland canal near Thorold, shaking the town with shattered glass though opening remains on schedule. Rumors of Buffalo coopers aiding arrests and tightened guards at Niagara Falls stirred emergency plans as provincial and militia forces responded to the incident.
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St. Catherines
Welland Canal
Thorold
Buffalo
Buffalo Coopers
Bufalo
Niagara Falls
Ont
44Th Battalion
Chef Young
Ontario Fronier
Canatam
Canada
Toronto
Murray
Niagara
Ottawa
Niagara District
West ¢Land
Obituary and dispatches from April 24 across cities
Obituary notices report the death of George Douglas Campbell Duke of Argyle in London. A note from Beyrut states the Turkish torpedo boat Schamil blew up in the harbor. In Detroit a trust company secretary, Upan G Fievecptein, killed himself in a barn. Oriental reports say Samuel & Co won Formosa camphor monopoly for ten years, excluding Americans and other foreigners.
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London
George Douglas
Campbel
Duke of
Argyle
Lorne
Canada
Hei Princess Louise
Orly
Constantinople
Beyrout
Detroit
Mich
Upan
G. Fievecptein
Trust 8 County and Safe Deposit Company
Gost
Samuel & Co
Reform of Civil Service Debated in Ottawa Session
Ottawa uncertain if the government will introduce the promised civil service bill this session. The plan reshapes classifications, creates a junior second class, and lowers salaries across higher grades. First class pay would range 1,200 to 1,800, with chief clerks at 1,000 to 3,200 and a new top class 18 at 2,200 to 2,100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Governo:r
Brabant Begins Advance Across Basutoland Front
Gen. Brabant’s forces push toward Wepener after reaching Busbuman’s kop as Boer guns exchange heavy fire. Rundle’s distant engagement near De Wet’s Dor Apring details shifting positions and progressing toward relief of the beleaguered column. Chicago reports a British officer’s inquiry into horse prices for the South Africa campaign.
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New York
So Ford
Marlborougis
Wellington
Pale
Maser
Basutoland
Pratant
Busbuman
Kop
Poers
M. Sannonsting
Brabant
Wepener
Col
Daggety
Col. Dagety
Lerder
DeWet
Dor
Royal Irish Raths
London
War Office
Lord Roberts
Bloemtonein
Rindle
Dw Wet
Rundle
Ceverly
Leat
O'Connery
Chermside
Gearral Knavles
Chicago
Baitish
South Africa
Rogdaed
Return of the Prince of Wales Triggers Large London Welcomes
Citizens flocked to Cross railway station and surrounding routes to Marlborough House to greet the heir apparent after his escape from death. Crowds filled Pall Mall and Charing Cross approaches, with police struggle to control the throngs.
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Ohaasa
London
Prince of Wales
Ring Cross
Marlborough House
Pall Mall
Charing Cross Station
Turkey's Reply on Missionary Compensation and Trade Duties
The Porte replied to American demands promising compensation for American missionaries under similar terms as other foreign subjects. The U S legation joined protests over import duty increases after Ports notification claiming prior consultation was expected. Vancouver notes report a separate Indian death dance case where a boy faced a harsh penalty for stoicism.
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Turkey
Sabime Porte
America
Corker
United States
Vancouver
Inglakuka
Alert Bas
McColl
Bush Fires Ravage Vastana Region Amid High Winds
Reported wildfires roared across Vastana and surrounding areas with winds driving flames toward ranching districts southward. Property losses included James Alexanders stable and house valued at $5000 with no insurance as towns near the line faced destruction and widespread danger to residents.
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North Ra
Vastana
Ak Lake
Man
Yesteray Mormas
Wectio
James Alex Landers
Minneapolis
Theorthern
Wes
Ontario legislature to close as pulp firms plan mills
Ontario's legislature aims to wrap up by week end with news that the government has concluded negotiations with two large pulp and paper firms. New mills planned at Thunder Bay district and Nipissing could boost regional industry and jobs. A bill to tighten shop regulations targets the sweatshop system in clothing manufacturing.
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Foronto
Ross
New Ontario
Ipigon
Thunder Bay
Matawa
Womter
Unique Ocean Crossing Freight Heads for Paris Building
A multi-section train from Chicago carries a building for shipment to Paris marking the first time a full structure crosses the ocean. The American forestry building is the article’s centerpiece. A separate obituary notes Dr Haley MP for Hatz NS died at the Rossel house at 1.59 this morning.
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Ypicazo
Chicago
Paris
American Forestry
Dr Haley
Hatz
Rossel House
Wepener Relief Dispatches Mention Casualties
Reports from Bloemfontein and London detail Private McMillan of Winnipes killed at Wepener, Driver Bradley of Guiana drowned near Ottawa, and several British and Boer movements around the Wepener relief action with ongoing skirmishes and reinforcements.
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Private McMillan
Winnipes
Bloemfontein
Bradley
Guiana
Release of Goods and Budget Debate Highlights
A Manitoba Northwest Territories fishery notice records amendments to 1804 regulations. It adds a prohibition on using rose in netting operations in Lakes Manitoba and Winnipeg, except for ships, fish, or transporting workers to fishing grounds. Debates on the budget and cattle disease questions are noted as part of the session.
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Ottawa
Douglas Bast
Sutherland
Ted
Burnett
Deptford
Henderson Haltom
Semple
Wellinston
Monk
Manitoba
Northwest
Territories
Mays
Winniper Rosie
Fierce timber fires threaten Canadian timber lands
Canadian Northern officials report fierce bush fires along the Southeastern railway near Vassar about 10 miles from Winnipeg. The fire is three miles wide and moving northwest, with smoke hindering access and Tamarack and spruce woods being burned. Contractors have dispatched a special train to the zone amid fears for resident timber interests and possible losses.
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Seatte
Cn Eastern Line
Winnipeg
Canadian Northern
Vassar
Woos
Tamarac
Mesers
N. Keith
Jno Buchanan
Fire Devastates Flaten’s Grog Store Edinton Walsh North Dakota
A fire at Flaten's Grog Store in Edinton Walsh County wipes out the business district. Two women and possibly a child are feared dead amid rapid spread of flames to 20 stores and two elevators. The Great Northern freight engine derailed to aid but its engine was damaged and crews fled. The residence area remains intact with no major injuries reported.
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St Paul
Flaten
Edinton
Walsh
North Dakota
Jacob Lindahl
Pjoruson
Great Northern
New Feature Developed and International Indemnity Talks
The report notes US stance on Armenian losses and massacres enjoying broad approval and urges steadfast demand. Washington hosts talks on American indemnity with Minister Straus present as negotiations continue. A separate item details the capture of Chinaman Thang Ear Wong linked to Chief Main's murder in Steveston and New Westminster.
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Senstanes
United States
Armenia
Washington
Straus
Lloyd C. Grissom
Porte
Ane
Canzh Vigoria
Main
Steveston
Wylie
Lee Koy
Floods in the South Strain New Orleans and Travelers Trapped
New Orleans faces a worsening flood crisis with no less than five hundred travelers stranded inside the city gates. In Victoria a ship carrying 98 Japanese immigrants arrives amid passenger irregularities, sparking a customs dispute over overcapacity. The captain seeks resolution with German authorities to avoid return to Japan.
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Victoria
B.C
North Star
Alaska
Trial Island
Milos
Kobe
New Orleans
Fes
Milov
Japan
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Ware
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Edinberg
Miotrea
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Cultivatear
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Ramilton
William Beare
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Ontario
Apen
Douglas
Castom
John
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Chas. Moore
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Manila
Nipe
Sinteen
Chermaide
Revole
Ald
Rowhle
Free State
Dalgety
Lesels Pen
Nadea
Cape Mounted Rifles
Masims
Wepever
Mutera
Dalgey
Times
Jaumpersborg
Thorwiay
Lord Kobert
Hull
Walter Ham
Long
Board of Agriculture
Harty
Pte
J. McMillan
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A.S
England
Austral
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Thompson Lohman Finemies Beach
Carter
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