Roberts names new colonial general in South Africa move
Reports from Lord Roberts indicate a reshuffle as General Colvine, ex commander of the Binth division, will likely lead in the next phase. Boer bombardment increases at Kimberley while Natal holds and gun orders backlogs loom. Censorship tightens and war prep expands with ships, arms, and factories running day and night.
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Lert Roberts
Broemfontein
Leei Roterta
S.r He. Colvine
Tod
Corrine
Pole
Ted Roverts
Thall Bays
Dewa
Faroe
Kimberey
Mocder
Eltte
Lord Roberts
Magersfontein
Natal
Togela
Chievelry
Zululand
South Africa
Japan
England
Vicke Sons
Maxima
Woolwich
Areevai
Ammoni Ton
London
Pietermaritz
Arg
Daily Mail
Eahowe
Ulundi
Insort
Lacyamith
Kimberley
Kamper's Dam
Great Britain
Berlin
Daily Man
Kop
Admiralty
Victoria's Victorious in Hard Fought Six Hour Battle
The Victoria team edged Shamrocks 14 to 13 after a crucial surge in the second half. Gineran and Montreal powered the visitors with key runs, while Shammock faced a strong home crowd. Weather aided the visitors, yet the Shamrocks briefly tied late before Victoria claimed the win.
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Stanley Cap Tire
Victorica
B.valprs
Mateo
Gineran
Montreal
Thia City
Shamrocks
Shamrocks Alwst
Mecca
Boer Army Struggles with Food Shortages and Deserters
A Daily Mail report from Cap Town notes Boer camps face hunger as deserters describe famine days, lack of food and money, and the toll of heavy rains on supplies. It cites accounts of starving families, scorched by shellfire, and widespread hardship amid a long campaign.
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Ssadion
the Times
Kalire
Sams Sto
Daily Mail
Caps Town
Enra
Gras Pan
Horn
Australians Repelled Boer Attack at Modder River
Obscure dispatches detail Australian forces near Modder River holding off Boers with local defeats and casualties. Sergeant Edwards among the wounded. two correspondents Me Hales and Lambie killed. Lord Roberts present and cheered at Bromels camp. tensions rise across the theater with references to Berlin visit and Transvaal loans.
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Clements
Ensbarg
Slingersfostein
Rome
Lasourta
Sergeat Edwards
Wedncadas
Hales
Londo Day News
Lambie
Melbourne Age
Hal
Bors
Frat
Henaburg
Ijusteateim
Hazatton
French
Doers Modder
Lord Roerte
Highland Brigade
Macdonald
Koodoostergranite Bromels
Petit Lew
Lieyda
Republica
Berlin
Transvaal
Baller
Lesde
Lord Roberta
Free State
Useless Loss Prevented in Ladysmith Skirmish
Across many districts reports detail raids and troop movements during the Ladysmith engagement. British forces report heavy firing and Boer actions near the Tugela river as balloons detected artillery strength and potential river crossings. Casualties include several killed and wounded with towns like Bloemfontein and Springfield noted for strategic positions and hospitals.
retreat at Tugela and Buller’s position reviewed
London dispatches debate Buller’s tactics amid reports of movements at the Tugela and Colenso. The Times notes a potential halt or retreat as British forces face Boer artillery while Parliament discusses South African operations and government reporting delays. Reports from Ladysmith, Molteno, and Chieveley describe artillery exchanges, sorties, and shifting positions along the Tugela River with limited detail on outcomes.
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Yeeter
Noos
Vaal Krantz
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Finanal
Buller
Togela PN
Tugela
Langer
Ladysmith
Fev
Armond
Chieveley
Colenso
Chieveles
Te Gay
Tot Colenso
Immpe
A. J. Belfour
South Africa
Balateh
Thesewa
Togela
Grneval Buller
Daliur
Joy
Bucouard
Leipeie Fed
Neveste Navchrichten
Comeponuent
Bailer
Bradysmith
Pevaudco
Loudos
Times
Kimberley
Louion
Mul
Vidtermaritabory
Car
Lill
Chieveley Camp
Daily Telegraph
Sir Francis
England
Bari Birkdale
Martin Attacks Minister Cotto in B C Finance Row
Jos. Martin levelled a sensational charge against Minister of Finance in the British Columbia government this afternoon. He moved to appoint a committee of inquiry into alleged criminal conduct by the finance minister, asserting defection from Colorado origins and naming Mealy in the notice.
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Jos. Martin
Cotto Victoria
Jon. Martin
Cotton
B.C
Colorado
MINERS DISCHARGED AND WAR NEWS FROM FEBRUARY REPORTS
The telegrams describe miners discharged at Le Rot Mining Company on February 10 amid enforcement of English law, military actions near Belmont, and casualties in Toronto areas. Reports from Ottawa and Toronto note funds raised for patriotic causes, a Toronto family loss, and official announcements of war office postings and diplomatic recognitions in Washington and Paris. The material covers labor disruptions, casualty notices, and international war developments with named locations and institutions.
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le Rot Mining Company
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Warese
Bustoessles
Belmont
Frederick
Gras Po
Pelmont Foronto
Robert Livenay
Lays
Layou
Dan
James Lindass
Helena Avenue
Wychwood Park
Bracondale
Northwest Central Brothers and Sisters
Toronto
Grove
T. Eaton Company
Frm
Ottawa
General Hatton
War Office
South Afriea
Notable Transfers and Losses Across Atlantic Headlines
Condensed notes report transfers at Bank of Montreal manager Abe Ott to Cornwall, a missing funds return of £60,000 from a Paris bank, a fatal hotel room death in Fort William, and a Vancouver border dispute. Also cited are a Kingston marriage, navy budget talk, and a Victoria rail accident with Miss Crease killed.
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Victoria
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Seston
Morrisburg
William Henderson
Kingston
Tras
Alexander Gardiner
Henverson
Tweed
London
Admiralty
George Chen
Vancouver
Lytton
Thurwiny
Atlantic Expres
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Sir Henry Crease
Capron Henry Crease
R.N
Plymoath
Eug
Serious Railway Collision Reported in Michigan
A Chicago and Northwestern passenger train named the Felch Mountain accommodation was wrecked in a rear end collision at Ford Riversite, Exranaba, Michigan, at 6:20 tonight. Nine persons were killed, three reported missing, five seriously injured, and four slightly hurt. The event interrupted service between Exranaba and Metropolitan as authorities investigate the crash.
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Mich
Chicago & Northwestern
Felch Mountain
Metrospolitan
Ford Riverswite
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