British War Dispatches and World News Roundup
Mixed dispatches report British positions around Ladysmith and Chieveley with fortifications and troop movements, plus German and Russian commentary on the South Africa conflict. Telegraphs note British artillery production and naval concerns, while Eva Rick, a 15 year old patient in Montreal, remains unconscious after 15 days, with doctors puzzled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montress
Montrai
Eva Rick
Geeis
Marie Aune Stret
Vigilance of colonials and war dispatches in Empire news
War era notes from London and Ottawa report Canadian volunteers reinforcing imperial forces in South Africa, with letters home from Captain T Barker describing separation and journey to De Aar. Other items note mounted rifles leaving Winnipeg, Halifax arrivals, and Kingston and Montreal batteries sailing. Vancouver flood damage near Fraser River valley impacts Stevens on. London reports Lord Delaware remarks on waves of urging, while British command errors are debated. Also Canadian farmers and residents face flood threats near the Fraser and Gulf of Georgia.
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Anteers
Toronto
R K. Barker
Tofar
T. Bert Parker
de Aar
Tarker
T. Barker
Tase
Qorensbero
Thomas Hodgins
Bia Snp
Liert
A. E Hodgins
Comrane
Canad
Fap
Kingston Military College
Cape Town
Ottawa
O’ Iron
Mounted Rifles
Winnipg
Halifax
the Mounted Police Pregina
Caldash
Hutton
Hughes
Boer War Dispatches From Ladysmith and Colenso
A collection of telegraph and dispatch notes from London and Cape Town dated January, detailing British attacks on Colenso, the bombardment of Ladysmith, and Boer resistance. Reports include Gen White’s forces, heavy shelling, 400 prisoners captured, and reinforcements sent to Coleus. Also mentions Lady Grey desertion by Boers and a serious accident to the First Suffolk regiment with prisoners taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Jal
White
Smith
Spencer Wilson
Chieveley
Frere
Eetcourt
Baller
Whit Ber
Ball
South Africa
Pr Gramme
Tord Vanlraven
Hhis
War Department
Wornber, Bell & Co
War Office
Kunth
Berlin
Daily News
Russia
Leipg
Berin
Jan
Foreign Office
Germany
England
F Rinally
Wa Bington
Yoo Buelow
Essip
Creat
Nai Wipa
Norsand
Te Rou
Waite Jau
Krea
Freve
Tamor
Coleus
Rere
Daily Chronicle
Free Camp Sage
Ladysmith
Te Poorby
Clers
Colenso
Hilyard
Barton
Suffolk
Orange Free State
Bors
Lady Grey
Barkly West
Editoriais
Dard
Lorensz Manqueg
Tugea
Geo. Joubert
Ian
Suth Arica
Giralt R
Malta
Rev Pedley Resigns From Winnipeg Church
Winnipeg church announces Rev Pedley has resigned after congregational vote. He plans to join Montreal work, seeking a committee to manage the transition and avoid lost time as he moves to strengthen Montreal duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kanawad
Momtivale Winpijee
Hugh
Pealey
Peeweutment
Probibis Carr
Pedies
George
Yonal Coleg
Mopteal
Pedley
M-Uill
Montral
Winnipeg
Sortie Near Mafering by Bor Sharpe and the Timea Pod
In a desultory World War I era field report a sortie near Mafering is described with bombardment by artillery and the armored train. The account notes officers killed, Boer positions nearly overrun, and a suspension of hostilities under Red Cross auspices. It mentions Lord Cecil, BEO stilting inquiries, and offshore island activity near Siboro with ships and steamers, ending with a brief obituary for a resident aged 69 in London.
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Mae
Cawn
Pantera
Cape Pol
Gernon
Red Gro Society
CIA
Pak NS
Britiah Ofeer
Boitsholiers
Srippion
Ganeb
Andy Gem
Dela Erst
Bers
Sint
Felieve
Eplor
Srewvan
Rosie Gost
Lord Cecil
Vera Douglas Dies in Canada After Brief Illness
A Canadian man named Vera Douglas, known in two circles, died last month in the fb capital. The record notes her connections to Stephen Douglas and Mitchel Ontario, with unclear references to local acts and a famine in India. Details are fragmentary and require clarification.
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Vera Douglas
New York
Jane
Paris
Frason
Von
Priite
Lean
Stephen Douglas
Mitchel
Ontario
India
Tragic Death Near Weetminester Junction Details Emerged
A man perished after a fall near Weetminester Junction while traveling toward a destination, with a coroner and provincial officer responding. A search officers recovered a book, and the event is considered a possible train incident under investigation. Several witnesses described the deceased as recently seen in New Westminister’s vicinity.
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Vancouver
Weetmineter Junction
Pittenarigh
Lisner
Torman
CPR
Cid
Ontario and Lake Superior Company plans large Canadian mill projects
Ontario and Lake Superior company outlines vast Canadian ventures backed by American capital totaling about 20 million. Proposed works include reduction chemical alkali and sulphide pulp mills, rail mill and related facilities with significant ore treatment and steel rail production capacity. Queen Will Open Parliament details and Canadian postal corps deployment to South Africa noted.
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Toronte
Sault Lee
Maine
Ontario & Lake Superior Company
Canalian Sauit
Susarno
Ottawa council blocks renewal of broadcast treaty talks
A porer in council panned renewing the movie side deal with the United States on transmitting news and bass supplies to vessels entering Atlantic ports for bait and other uses. Ottawa January 6 Lt Col Ruttan takes command of No 10 military district from Major Williams who proceeds to the Transvaal. London January 6 the mail steamer Ibex struck Blick Rock and sank with all passengers saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Van
United States
Atlante
Ruttan
90Th Batalin
Winnip x 18
No. 10 Military Istrict Rom
Williams
Travavaal
Ibex
London
Blick Rock
St. Lampeons Island
Notable South Africa War Veteran Displayed Dangers
The article notes a soldier among the first to see fighting in South Africa, serving under Colonel Adem Powell at Mafeking and with General Lord Kitchener at Onindorn Liewt. It mentions Monty Dube, aged 17, who allegedly showed a revolver and was shot, with references to various regiments and locations.
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Cell
Norsier
le England
Prewher
Mong
South Africa
Adem Powell
Mafeking
Lord Kitchener
Onidorn
Jan G—Roymimed
Jas
Monty Dube
Mtg. Ue
Bov
Dube
Ugit
Canna Eame
Tuperiat Steen
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Gen White
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the Times
Mod
Gee River
Belmont +boan
Canacian
Wen
Wauehope
Lord Delaware
Brigide
Methuen
Wanehope
Vancouver, Jane
Gulf of Gorgie
Cirumfernce
Steveston
Costoma
Stetson
Victoria
Redfern
Ald
Chas. Hayward
S.A. DB
Eraswus
Glencoe
Elandslasgte
FE Peak
BPS
Tazila
Clery
Colemso
Elopers
Morden
Cou
Wwe
Framslia
Tere
Morda
Shirion
Franelia
Porilap3
Ory
Fu. Bailey & Co
Hugh Telleshoe
BQN Co
Monreal Aorosie
Fh Turk
Feetoe
Gar
Teader
Bower
Jon Marcin
Manila
Magalang
Pampanga
Conbauser
Commanche
Mount Arayat
de Kaarer
Prin
Queen Victoria
Aden
Ral
Maferimg
Pont
Col
Haden Powell
Bor Sharpe
Pavy Om
Siboro A
Quade Group
Phipelieville
Ned
Loodion
Tramporia Ihe
Cognaie
Foutco
Canadian Army Postal Corps
Postmuarter
Gene al
Hr Molock
Post Office Department
Rowan Johnston
Winowea
J.B Beddell
Pesth
NBW
Eccleston
Hamiton
Red Murra Roadsters
J. Sailter
Quetec
Canadian Postal Corp 301U
Orpe
Montezuma
Winch Wise
London Dispatch
Mme. Gladstone
Iria
Col. Ruttan
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