Invasion Delayed as Boer Offense Stalls in Cape War Report
Dispatches detail delays in General Gatacre's operation at Stormberg and Colesberg as British columns face stiff Boer resistance. Reinforcements are expected, with mobile divisions to Aldershot and South Africa. casualty figures and pay adjustments for soldiers are noted amid ongoing engagements.
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Seatoo
General Gatace
Starberg
Tate
Bitante
Colesbarg
Mintore
Gatacte
Carren
Cape
French
Pease
Petain
Bess Mobil Zea
Aldershot
South Africa
Ninoas
Mesbuen Jamu
Bergesnte
Cape Town
Leumafontein
Ant Bargherworp
Batish
Oure
Sasipo
Horr
Storniverg
Black Watch
Sea Tostaighlanders
Iice
Argyle
Modder River
Sid
Highland Brigade
Geneal AG. Bop
OMG
J. 8. Beart
Pac
Cameron Highlanders
J. G. Roane
Gener
Pretoria
Dre
Stormbere
Modavr River
Genroje
Siritish
Speech and war talk frame modern world order debate
A sensational speech criticizes Germany and opens 20th century questions about naval strength and open diplomacy. Reports from Toronto, Ottawa, and Winnipeg cover Canadian and British reactions, plus local incidents from Orange River, Port Maitland, and Montreal infrastructure.
Stormberg attack disputed as Boer counterblow rocks British
The dispatches from Cape Town detail heavy casualties among British forces at Stormberg with multiple units including the Irish Rifles and Seventy Fourth and Seventy Seventh Field Batteries. Major officers named as killed or wounded and a large number reported missing. The setback follows a reconnaissance in force aimed at assessing Boer entrenchments along the Stormonty range. Provisional casualty tallies suggest major losses and prisoners in Boer hands.
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Londos
War Office
Forester
Cura
Kuidrs
Irish Rifles
Col Eager
Sea Oa
Beil
Steppens
Gauner
Perceval
Northamberland Fusiliers
Atoning
Stevens
Fietover
Cap
Morley
Lieat
Wake
Colon
Radcliffe
Royal Berkehire Regiment
Molteno,Cave Co
Gatare
Stormonty
Orabe Nght Marcu
Witian
Mountes
Enem
She Nersh
Northanberans Regment
Howeer
Molteno
Sosely
Iris
London
Cape Town
Sazards
Stumperg
Laaness
Dordrcht
Sterkstroom
Daletty
Oward Dorarecht
Gaacre
Storberg
Methuen
Orange River
Tne
Mthuen
Lindon
Walex
Wer
Raiway
Modder River
Pan
Gan
Belmont Ha
Autrs
Naang Port
Arundel
Dordrecht
Jarpes
Stromberg
Watertallage
Motouo
Lord Methven
12Th Lancers
Methu
Annery
Prin
Belmont
Modder
Elmont
Orange Bree
Lonnon
Lorenzo Marques
Cronje
Boerrtillery
Rere
Ladysmih
Tugela
Acto Ladysmith
Reveil
Anil Dheert
Pretoria
Ladysmith
Novemer
Rec
Niagara storm wreck claims several missing crew
Reports from Lake Erie describe a devastating storm near Long Point and Niagara, with the steamer Niagara Vaso wrecked and crew feared lost. Names listed include Captain Hears McClory and C. Macdonald among others as the search ongoing and rescue efforts underway.
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Hory
Lake Bor
Niagara
Llowigg
Lessaly
Canaiay
Lous Point
Niaga
Lake Erie
McCrory
Capt
Hears McClory
Fort Clare
C. Macdnald
Toronto
Thomas Mills
Loronto
Kiveer
Toronte
Jim Annie Morrow
Marine
Andrew Lebeopod
James Davey
Kineston
Morrs
Green
Macly
Mysterious disappearance reported with police search
A man named Downe vanished after visiting Waterloo area sites including an oval hotel and course. Police chief vows efforts to locate him, while a public memorial event in Battleford draws a large crowd and notes on Canadian casualties.
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Binnipes
Wiscare
Siewes Erica Wo Winiper
Poe
Nivia Ber
Smib
Oval Hotel
Downing
Bruland
Ana Aber
Pokior
Prin s force attacked amid Boer fighting reports
London reports from Dec 9 describe battlefield actions around Modder River and Belmont. British forces clash with Commandant Pan’s 1000 Boer troops. rail line disrupted. casualties include several officers and men. Dispatches cite reinforcements, river operations, and evolving Boer movements near Dordrecht Stromberg and Waterval.
Manitoba Legislature Rivalry Shapes Historic Manitoba Vote
The Manitoba legislature election produced a tightly divided house with the opposition winning about 21 seats to the government’s 19 plus independents. Highlights include the government’s gains in several districts such as Beautiful Plans Ennis Lat and Mountain Greenway while opponents in Winnipeg cores and Brandon City show notable margins. In related notes the Pacific railway plan seeks expansion from Miami to Carwan and Souris to bolster colonization efforts. Additionally, municipal clerk James A. Hector of Oakland died of typhoid fever, a loss felt across the district.
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Winnipeg
Tn Sotme
Lens Evergesic
Uspal
Uciicia
Bygaree
R. C. Ennis
Ty Barile
CJ. Meikle
I Jerome
Deloraine
C A Yoong
Majori.s Likeside
Mackenre
Gort Elesed
Lansaowne
Sr. Norris
la Verandrye
W. Lagtmostters
Loree
Riddell Gort
Ty Minnedosa
Myers Gort
Mountain
Greenway
Runceland
Winkler
St Boniface
Bertrand, Gort
Brandon
Fowler
Springfiolt
Smth
Ty Weattourne
Morton
Winnpieg Cente
Col McMiton
Avondale
James Argon
Brandon City
Molnnes
Opp
Cypress
Eners
Kulaney
Maniton
Avout
Morris
Campbbout
Lorien
Kaddell
Jorto.k
North Pr Pp
Ons
Greenwor
Majo Hockwood
Riley
Kildonan
St. Andrews
Lt Grain
Saskatchewan
W. Berguson
Majory
Aris
A. ‘Thompson
Lorile Mountain
Johnson
Virdeo
Simpson
Ane
Winnipex North
Jemison
Winniper South
Macdona
Woodlands
Kolin
Dent. Hespeler
Tot Thins
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FREY
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Mare
Cayary
A. Harris
George
Tia
Caer English
Togs
Goam
Savardsy
Touay
Ton
Lewis Lake
Mina
Henry Hiews
F. M. Clark
Grand Trask
Welland Canal
John Skeans
Mra
Steward Wells
Tee Dominion
Patrick
Donde
Bria Ds
von Helew
Orriga Minster
Gratlemen
Count von Bolow
Germany
McKinley
Cneer
England
Herr
Cape Colony
Tarricks Flats
Saunders
Mounted Po
Connors
Ottawa
Dee
Canada Atontic Railway Company
St Lawrence
J. W Smith
CA 12
Montreal
Frederick W. Amanda
Halifax Chronicle
Halifax
Buffalo
Pur’ Maitland
Knowl
Mow River
Georgia Bay
Port Maitland
Port Colborne
McGlory
Ida Blake Case
Ovawa
Vea Iz
Samg
Winniper
Sames Myers
C.pk
Varia
Sandsy
Cornwall
Jersins
Wiigez
Stormberg
Gatacry
Het Fire
Steamcr Founders
Aoronto
Potts
W. Tiddicroft
Tweed
Woostock
Augusta
Yeas
Pullin
Dei
Dinsineed
Lela
Ome Memere
Montreal Corneadanse
Branting
Cmncre Syndicate
Battleford Memorial
Aumeries
Battieford
Cnvasion
Gene A
Beth P
Ueral
Tutta
Battleford
Jima
D Minion
P Uudmaser
Rovert
Melita
Turner
Here
Robert Wolf
Cleaver
Rogers
Age River
Thir Arival
Windsor
Levi Stewart
Sandwich
Jax
Rowe
Istitute
School of Serene
Gel
Etal Hotten
Sir Suoford Eleming
Prins
Jacobsdal
Belle Plaine
Joe Deran
Baker
Rei Eevator
He Ithe
Jon Doan
Stoney Beach
Smact
Mia Souris
Bolseevaie
Ning
Manitoba
Montreal Sports
Veo
Canada
Stina
Methven
James A. Hector
Municipality of
Oakland
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