War updates from the Boer and Cape campaigns in mid February
Reports from London and remote fronts describe advancing British columns under Kitchener and Roberts pursuing Boer forces, with conflicts near Modder River and Kimberley while Brabant and GataRE forces move toward Dordrecht. Private Douglas Bloor dies in South Africa. Newfoundland government defeated by no-confidence. Moose Mountain reserve described as self-supporting. Armour & Co may become a corporation with £20 million capitalization.
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Dominion Parliament Debates Tax Exemption and Immigration
The report covers Dominion Parliament proceedings on tax exemptions for rail lands and public policy, noting the potential 20 year exemption from tax on certain crown lands and the push for patenting land to railway companies. It also details immigration figures to Canada, including Chinese arrivals, and mentions missionary reports on famine relief in India, plus Canadian Pacific Railway station projects and a Winnipeg hotel construction decision.
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Canada
United States
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Northwest
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Mc Olver
Davis
Sasatchewan
British Force Advances Amid Boer Fire Near Monte Christo
Reports from Ladysmith, Feb 19, describe British infantry along a seven mile line at the base of Monte Christo hill, shelling the Boers from Mont Christo and pushing to occupy the hill as heavy fire and bombardment continue. Casualties rise over the last three days while Boer defenses hold strong.
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War Office
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Cingolo
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Segond
Hildyard
Monte Christo
Welsh Fusiliers
Monte Shristo
Togela
Norlenfeldt
Hiangwave Wii
Mont Christo Bill
Mont Christo
Flawakrantz Bill
London
Ladysmith
Geo. Crone
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Strathcona Cables Militia on Direct Africa Exports
Lori Strathcona wired the militia department on Saturday claiming he arranged for all cables from South Africa to the Canadian government to go direct, bypassing his London office. The note references Sir Alfred Milner and a table on Saturday. The saying about love and war colors the piece.
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Militia Department
Satuday
Africa
London
Sir Alfred Milner
Moore
Londo
Cronje in full retreat and Modder River fighting
A verbose dispatch from Modder River dated Sunday Feb 15 describes British forces forcing Boer positions to evacuate and capturing wagons as mounted infantry and artillery press the line. Reports from London Feb 19 discuss Methuen and Roberts, with Cronje’s delaying force and possible troop detachments affecting Natal and the Free State. A Newfoundland governor’s speech and marriages and court actions are noted in brief items.
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Ion
Feo Y News
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Koff Fontain
Daily News
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Klip Dritt
Knox
London
Spencer Wile Kkinson
Free State
Natal
Lord Roberts
Baller
Cronje
Lori
Billon
Jacobsdal and Kimberley Battles Report Amid South Africa Fronts
Reports from Jacobsdal Orange Free State dated February 17 describe British forces in control of Jacobsdal with wounded soldiers inside town. Dispatches note French division advancing toward Kimberley, Boers evacuating Alexanders Fonte, and reinforcements moving along the Modder River corridor toward the front. London relays Roberts and Chamberlain notes on natives defending territory against Boer incursions with cautious tone on possible hostilities.
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Orange Free State
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Ruet
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Fonte
Roverta
Mod Ger River
Kimterney
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Rendvale Duitt
Bolte
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Travelen
London
Mr. Chamberlain
Times
South Africa
Shamrocks Triumph In Close Hockey Clash Atop Victory
The Shamrocks defeated the Winnipes Victoria by five to four in a tense late finish. Captain Trits of the Shamrocks saw his team break away as time wound down, while injuries and a delayed repair slowed key players.Britain’s Ladysmith news likewise reports on war updates, with dispatches describing tense frontline conditions, supply shortages, and medical concerns amid ongoing campaigns in South Africa and Africa.
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Areva Rink
Victorias
Winnipes
Soa
Roks
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Samrock
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Trits
Shamrocks
Friompa
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Winnipex Victorias
Molineux to be Electrocuted in March Week
Roland Barn Molineux was sentenced in New York to die in the electric chair during the week of March 26. He asserted in court that he had not been fairly convicted and accused the press of sensationalism placing a price on his head. His counsel sought to leverage business action related to selling a plant to a trust before any bust.
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P.R
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CPR
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New York
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Court of General Sessions
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Jobowoa
Roland Barnhom Molineux
Yellow Journal
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