GEN ROME CUT OFF AS BOERS MOVE NORTH
London reports British lines near Ladysmith and Kimberley facing pressure. Dispatches show Cronje’s forces cutting links and galleries, while Hailey Powell reports civilian and military casualties up to 231 with officers among the dead. Cabinet and war office discuss new batteries as war widens.
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London
Kowrs
Crouj
Biewhavein
England
Kimberley
Feirest
Domus
Blowfontein
Cronje
Free State
Chieveley
Febis
Haiey Powell
Mafeking
Aleady
Toyal Carniltire
Galacto
Stormberg
Cabinet
Cape Town
Daily Chronicle
Bulii B
Rensburg
Arandel
House of ‘Commons
Zoluland
Thiem
British drive toward Kimberley deepens in South Africa
Dispatches report Lord Roberts advancing into the Free State with about 50 000 troops, 20 000 more possible, after skirmishes along the Modder and Riet rivers. Boer resistance appears light for now, but a large battle near Bloemfontein looms as Kitchener accelerates transport and supplies. Also notes a Montreal rail accident near Three Rivers and Ontario stockholder suit against Vermilion Mining and related Canadian Copper interests. Brampton reports an electric plant fire destroying a facility near Hattonville.
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Rene Te Wommie
Tovacee Aars
Kimberley
Bloemfontein
Lord Roberts
Exan
Sonday
Hanoay
Hamab
Hier
Jacobedaal
Pren H
Roet
Dekils Drift
Ja Obsdaal
Wiles
Honey Nest Kloof
Acrom
French
Modder
Croujes
Roberta
Riet
Geo. Cronje
War Office
Lord Methuen
Rensburg
Kitchener
Lor Kitchener
Fot De France Island of Orin gee Feb 16
Fot De France Island of Orin gee reports rioting near the Petit Bourge planter M Hayot family left their plantation after armed unrest Putty soldiers dispersed rioters. no home government orders yet and people fear further clashes The Gruiser Trouble has left at Mar fa factory operations continue with anxiety at St Poerr manufactory owners demand proclamation of state of siege but the governor refuses M Wint bears documents on the case Leaving Dawson for Cape Nome
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Fot de France
Oringee
M. Hayot
Petit Bourge
Aving
Marfa
St. Poerr
Mege
M. Wint
Prof Andre Mystery from Greenland Ambush Reported
A fragment from New York dated February 16 suggests a tale of a skyward balloon journey by Andree and companions. Eskimos allegedly involved, with belief that Andree and companion were murdered, though verification was inconclusive due to time constraints.
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Andre
New York
Fev
Andree
Brilliant Movement Report From Boer War Front
London reports detail General French and Roberts operations with brisk cavalry and infantry movements. Dispatches describe column crossings, river routes, and small losses as British divisions push toward Kupdrift and other strategic points, while Mafeking and surrounding posts endure shelling and rear-area strain.
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London
Lori Hober
Norh
Gordon
15Th Hoare
Rondoval Drift
Chip Drift
French
Johnson
Roous
Kiet
Watervaal Drift
Calvary Division
Geveral Freuch Ou Monsay
Keail’s Drift
Majendie
Kitts
War Office
Roberts
Hell. River
Hanney
Orange River
Kamab
Ramah
Spencer Wilkinson
Morning Post
Lord Roberts
Macdonald
Kosdoosberg
Bloeaontein
Hoover
Crone
Lord Roerts
Jacksdal
Magerstonten
Kinberley
Bivemtouteim
Fhward
Vaal
Rensborg
Boe
Liedt
Caninguam
Worcester Regiment
Hasince
Daily Chronicle
Mafeking
Ab Wilson
Addispaten
Garrion
Winnipeg News Silent on War and Trade Woes
A fragmentary Winnipeg page recalls imperial affairs and local events. Mentions include Winnipeg’s electric light project, election petitions, and a hospital of labor issues, with references to soldiers, explorers, and colonial figures. Disjointed notes cover battles abroad, corporate deals, and civic planning, reflecting wartime and provincial activity through scattered items.
Fort Clarence defenses expand with new eastern palisades work
Reports indicate a significant development as surveys progress toward a new coastal fortification at the eastern palisades. Fort Clarence defenses have been under active supervision for weeks amid tensions involving French designs and Britain's West Pacific route.
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Kingston
Samada
Reo
Great Britain
Fort Clarence
Grain and Provisions Trader Buys Stocks in Winnipeg
J. D. O'Brien Grain and Provisions reports a deal involving grain, securities, and related stocks. The advertisement lists address 448 Princess St Winnipeg Man. and notes connections with lenders and grain companies.
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Princess St
Winnipeg
Man
Markets Update Wheat Prices Hold Steady Amid Uncertain Crop Prospects
Winnipes, Feb 17. Wheat prices were largely unchanged over the past week as February's typical volatility mirrors uncertain conditions for the new winter crop. French damage cited,Germany moderate injury, Hessian fly fears in Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana loom. Export demand remains modest, down over 40 percent from last year’s period, requiring improved demand or crop damage for a sustained advance. O'Brien
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Winnipes
France
Gerer
Ohio
Michigan
Todiana
America
Manitoba Market Prices and Livestock Rates Listed
A fragmented market roundup shows wheat prices for Manitoba No 1 and various bakers flour grades, oats, barley, corn, and milled products. Livestock values include hides, horses, sheep, and wool, with dairy and butter quotes, eggs, vegetables, and fruit notes. Local notes mention May yields and possible Greek-related weather etc.
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Manitoba
Bard
Fort William
Ae. Fiour—Ogilvie
Glenors
Lake of the Woods
Medora
Shorts
Ontario
Green
Yountry
Wanitoa and Northwest Ry construction details
Fragmentary OCR notes outline a railway construction area West of Manitoba Minnesota region with names W R Baker and A McDonald linked to the construction department. The text references lines and trains near Minot and Winnipeg, with unclear coordinates and scope.
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Onstruction Department
Thy Ension
Mlots
Troell
UN Betwee Follimsr
Thewe
Winseat
Miniota
Ty W. R Baker
Tru
MEN OF MARK IN THE NEWS SUMMARY CARD
The clipping mentions figures such as the Earl of Rosebery named honorary member of the Advent Order of Foresters, Andrew Carnegie’s iron and steel profits, James Wood of Portsmouth celebrating his hundredth birthday, and deaths of Mr Justice O Brien and Maine figure William Dickey. It notes A E Burr of the Hartford Times as likely the oldest editor, and references political figures Grosvenor, Damien, and others. It all reflects a period piece of notable figures, politics, business, and society.
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Earl of Rosebery
Avent Order of Foresters
Andrew Carnegie
William
Baltimore
Howard Kelly Beet
James Wood
Portsmouth
N. 1
New England
Justice O'Brien
Tcen's Bench
Charles Littlefield
Amos L. Allen
Damien
Hias
Grosvenor
Ohio
Pawneeto
Walker
Sten
Capitol
Pennsyl ‘Avenue
Oliver W. Stewart
Prohibition Party
Iate
D. J. Moody
Eller Som
East Northield
Mass
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Three Rivers
Montreal
Mount Carmel
CPR
Queter
Rleiga
Blemaire
Belemaire
Lefrancere
Lafrancers
Mins Lafrancers
Akron
Bio
Charles Howland
Vermilion Mining Co
Canadian Copper Company
Anglo American Iron Company
Stevenson Burke
W. Bingham
Henry Mcintosh
Charles Barr
J.B. Wight
Cornell
Canadian Copper Co
Burke
Vermillion Company
Cote
St. Parvaband
Dame Hospital
Brampton
Hattonville
Dawson
Cape Nome
Toronto
Globe
Faith Fenton
Dawson Otis
Caps Two Wen
Betw
C.po Nome
Alaska
Nome
Caps Nowe
Fes
Justice Osler
Justicn Ferguson
Charles Calder
Goossel
Gerrudarts
Goussaer
French and Gordon
Wm. J. O’malley & Co
Adrman Kiuselia
Temesthine Edwinase
Ecemres
Gre Teckett
Hamilton
Oat
Gead
Winsipes
Szee
Eam
Sooteen
Teag Vie” Winnip
Mares
Gepartment
Wnipog
Ban Reese
Barts
Motiaeus
Hugh Ledhey
Seanor Clark
Montana
Senate
Warulgton Our Co
Chicago
Lane
Dmand
Matthewa
Portland
Creteria
Hos
Tor Guest
Seltsmouth
Ogilvie
Vietorias
Sanley
Shamrocks
Mote Realnty
Andrews
Jeffries
Corbett
Paraice Hase
Dawton Cape
Gole
Diaain Ord Chesterfield
Lee Enid Witetou
Edmond J. Monson
Park Katab
Harry St George Gray
Miay Fira Nansen
Morden
Ev GH
Raley
Grace Euureh
Windipeg
Phiippine
Daroga
Que
Hutton
Hargrave
Cordwood
Crom Lake
Portaze
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Dinorwie
Ete de Shaurocks
Jey Cul Eerten
Mane
Slontreal Steel Exchange Wits Folutor
Wau
Muieck Cuancellor
McOumeeticut
Sassachuve
Joe Gediardino
Fitzaia
Jettrien
Sharkey
Mecoy
Oak Lake
Uouspiel
Limpy Lexcott— Ab
Wade
Cleveland
J. D. O'Brien
Wing HG Markets
Winmirco
Alloway & Champion
Stock Brosers
Winnipec
Sellera Boy
Ana
W. Ivronte Ip
Stosey
Pac Bey
Useaim
Main Street
Ketchemares Ss
Toni
Canadian Pacific
Antral
Torete
Porto
Leche Sea
Walt
James Onorne
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Canadian Northern RY. CO
Stanions
Lowe Ives
Dauphin
Wahijegonis
Sitter
Shakir
Wanitoba & Nouthwestern RY
A.mcdonald
Mark
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