Lyttleton's Brigade Attacked on Three Sides at Spearman Camp
Telegraph dispatches from Spearman's Camp dated Feb 6 describe fierce engagements with Lyttleton's brigade defending Vaal Krantz. Boer forces failed to breach the line as Durhams, Scots Fusiliers, and Hildyard's brigade pressed counterattacks. Prisoners were taken. Boers suffered heavy losses while British relief efforts and reinforcements were reported.
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Lodon
Teleropa
Spearman
Borrs
Gro Buller
Abeli
Lyttleton
Vaaikrastz
Dorham Light Infantrs
Kings
Scottiah
Hildyard
Lytieton
Ars
London
Baller
Poller
Ladyemite
Bullir
London Times
Spearaman
Vaal Krovtz
Storm deaths and bank robbery reported in scattered notices
A storm tale ends with two men dying after drifting for 36 hours aboard a capsized boat near Vancouver while a bank job in Halifax yields about 3200 dollars in cash plus gold and notes. Police pursue six burglars after explosions breached the vault, and a chase ends in Windsor Mills. Other items list deaths, fires, rail mishaps, and weather across Ontario, Quebec, and British Columbia.
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Montreal
Quebes
Sipill
Richmond
Bank
Halifax
Ernest Fisley
Fisley
Ourelars
Dominion
Windsor Mills
Danville
Indemnity Bill debate bonds Canada to empire
Feb 8 Ottawa reports Finance Minister Fielding introducing a resolution to authorize about 2000 million dollars for Canada’s war effort in South Africa. The bill covers all expenses from recruiting to transport of contingents, support for families, and future spending through July 1, with additional sums possible if the war persists. Also notes US denies Alaska talks and a Napolitans banker Rothschild death.
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Sen
Raper
Ottawa
Mr. Fielding
Canada
South Africa
Wunich
Transvaal
British Advance At Spearman Camp In Boer War
Special dispatches from Spearman’s Camp report a British advance toward Ladysmith with heavy bombardment on Krantz Kop and Doorn Kop. Boers retreating to Spion Kop blocks progress, casualties around two hundred, reinforcements arrive as British force grows stronger. Montreal dispatch notes Canadian garrison shifts toward Gras Pan amid Modder River movements.
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Buller
Braxton's
Stewarts Kop
Krantz Kicof
Bor
London
Spearman
Spion Kopf
Doorm Kloof
Forse
Bollers Twain
Lady Smnith
Besieget
Montreal
Star
G_ co papies
New Bronawick
Gras Pan
Helmont
MacDonald
Modder River
Fragmented world news near impossible to read
The text reports scattered global briefs with numerous garbled names places and events. It mentions political moves esoteric treaties and alas many unclear items with unclear dates and sources. The overall sense is a chaotic transcription of a period news page with mixed topics and no single cohesive story.
Grain, Provisions and Stocks in Winnipeg Ad
J. D. O Brien offers grain and provisions with private wire inspection and lending services from 148 Princess St Winnipeg Man P O Drawer 138. Includes business contact at Sans Gugen Crependnees Sobetiak.
Wheat Prices Steady Amid Export Demand Hope
Winnipes, Man February 10 1900 Wheat prices show little change from a week ago with a two cent fluctuation range. Market strength comes from improving export demand and reports of damage to the French crop boosting Paris wheat and flour values. Cold weather raises worry over winter wheat states, but future price direction hinges on weather and crop developments. Strong export demand could lift prices, while seasonal factors may support buying if conditions favor it.
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Winnipes
Man
Althoogh
Paris
Winnipeg Markets Wheat Prices Across Manitoba Goods
A dense market listing shows wheat and oats prices in Manitoba and nearby stations, with varietal names like Manitoba No. 1 hard and Lake of the Woods patent. Included are feed, oats, barley, corn, hay, butter, cheese, eggs, vegetables, fruits, and meat categories with per sack, per ton, or per pound figures. Also notes typical craft items like hides and wool, plus a humorous London Answers exchange about marriage.
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Manitoba
Fort Wiliam
Opilvie
Glenora
Lake of the Woods
Strong Bakers
Medora
Timothy
Fanitoba
Ontario
Greet
Green House
Dr Aed
Manitoba and Northwestern a to Westin Towin
Fragmented OCR text describes railroad or transit names and dates with scattered place names such as Manitoba, Minnesota, Roswell, Yorkin, and Vinton. Mentions a construction department and events on Wednesdays and Thursdays in 1860. Ambiguous items include rail or freight actions and multiple proper nouns with unclear context. The readable content is fragmented and lacks a clear single event or outcome.
Glass of Fashion Trims and Trends in Winter Dress
The New York Sun notes fashion fringe belts, black panne gowns with gathered hips, ivory rabbit carvings on gilt banded sticks, dainty equine toques with black tulle rosettes, black satin opera cloaks with white velvet facings and fox trim, long velvet coats, stitched panne trims, and color coordinated separate waists with skirts. It highlights Parisian girdle silhouettes shortening the back and elongating the bust line as the mark of the smart woman.
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New York Sun
Rendville track secretary’s son drives Pedlar foal
CM Jewett secretary of the Rendville track has a year old son of Pedlar which he has driven a ball in naw. John Kinnes shows a two year old Lilly by Directum 245% at the Penn Valley farm that has been a mile close. ALB Perrin Buffalo wagon builder has bought the pacer Merry fare 208% and will use him to aleigh thin winter.
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CM. Jewett
Rendville
John Kinnes
Lilly
Directum
Penn Valley
Alb Perrin
Wagon Builder
Buffalo
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Gole
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Foreign Ofte
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Milent
W Mounted
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Strathcona Horse
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Vancouver
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King Horn Sound
Qrik
Torsday
Sta Clarke
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Streegt
Spain
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Athen
Terael Evans
Kent County
Escanaba
Milo
National Cooperage and Woodenware Company
the Tribune
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Jamaica
Pogota
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Jeane Martin Srdenham
Grand Trunk
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Morton Staney
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House of Commons
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Nelon
St. Lou Git
Masha
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Alaska
Lord Salisbury
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Nicaragua
Washington
Great Britain
Asolpae Rothschild
Naples
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Carke
Y Esterday
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Taward Plake
Bas
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Tire
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Staniee
Ae Iy
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St. Ty
Tessie
Albert Hall
Wierbee
Len Fergus
Orkies
Settleie Neue
Betsian Sauiter
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Virdeo
Fae Carman
Calgary
Tae S
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Trinu United
U.S
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Tate
Rockefelier
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Urbeiiis
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Miss Brooke
Maula
J. D. O'Brien
Winsep
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Alloway & Champion
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MF Canada
Bane
Stock Brosers Wiewipes
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Monte
Conde
Ampion
Alloway
Main Street
Wisnipe
Reichemariy Fares
Caden Bigga Vatigen
Canadian Pacific
Pointe Taurg
Sue
Portage
Prairie
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