Bridges to be built by Fordahale and the Army
In a wartime update dated May 25 negotiations discuss fortifications and river crossings. A pontoon and temporary bridge system are under construction as Gen. Bolter's forces move toward Newcastle. Reports describe engagements near Vryheid and Laing’s Nek, with Boer positions strong and relief efforts continuing at Mafeking as rail work resumes and troops consolidate.
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Sweden
Lgrd
Roberta
Stuell
Volostteere
Tord Dendonald
Firmsons
Ingogo
Hie
Schoenshongte
Laing
Reliere
Tie
Yilde
Bigfarsberg
Ope
Waschbak
Lianéee
Bolter
Newcastle
Earl de Lar
Bethune
Betone
Bethone
Vrybeld
New Castle
Vryheid
Maxime
Laing Nek
Mafeking
McMullin
Leys
Brussels
Daily Express
Transvaal
Pi Krnger
Demabe
Leyds
Kroger
Efissary
Dr. Leys
Germany
France
Dr. Leyde
Dr. Leyds
Holiday Jubilee Draws Thousands at Portage la Prairie
Brandon crowds celebrate Her Majesty's birthday with parades and park picnics. A three minute sprint heats event crowns Prince Sharper in the 225 class while Copper Qaren wins 6-5 dash. Don Quixote dominates a betting-heavy free-for-all as about four thousand attendees witness racing chaos and a late tech issue at the meet.
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Grdek
Winnipes
Mort Peartily
Pope
Portage la Prairie
Taiog
Brandon
Nin
Thatro Hd Jin
Prince
Nes
Don
Darlings
Wellahead
Tone
Don Quixote
Little Mac
Hinman
Ryerson praised for Red Cross work in South Africa
Frederick Hamilton, Globe correspondent with the first Canadian contingent, reports Surgeon Lt. Col. Ryerson of Toronto is active in South Africa. Ryerson serves as a Red Cross commissioner under Lord Roberts, with John Forey as chief commissioner. The system assigns traveling agents and central committee support from Toronto and other Canadian branches to distribute aid across towns like De Aar, Kimberley, Bloemfontein, and Vryburg, reflecting the society’s broad relief machinery.
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de. Ryerson
South Africa
Toronto
the Globe
Frederick Hamilton
Col
Ryerson
Red Cros Society
John Forey
Lord Roberts
Natal
Tore
Sout Africa
de Caje Town
de Kar
Kinberley Bloemfontein
Darian Mone
Loe
Torontiiian
Canadian Red Cross Society
Russia's Advance and Manchuria Defence Plans
Telegrams report Russian troops occupying Masampho Korea and restricting passage, while in St Petersburg officials prepare a Manchuria defence with six fortified posts. General Sacharoff will lead eight officers to study strategies ahead of potential conflict with Japan.
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Coren Poseunte Waar Withstay Pekin
Cuburbs
Chinese Foreign Office
Shanghai
Korea
Masampho
Russia
St. Peterburg
Manchuria
Sacharoff
Japan
The Fifth Victim Mrs Dye Dies of Smallpox
A smallpox fatality is noted as Mrs Dye died at about 5 o clock after arriving in Winnipeg from Minneapolis last Saturday. Her son also contracted the disease but is recovering. The outbreak follows the arrival of new cases in the city and quarantine wards report Sparling in hospital. In related notes, British Columbia reports no liquor law after the federal disallowance, surprising parliamentarians.
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Sige
Sparling
British Columbia
Ottawa
British Sobembia
Martin
Fragmentary verse note found in NASAL text
A partial cryptic quotation references a Roman and pride amid snow imagery. The fragmentary line appears without clear context or attribution.
May day turmoil and notable incidents across Canada and U S
A chaotic scan of reports notes killings near Toronto, strikes, and railway disruptions. Mentions Bevan, Winnipegs, Kingston penitentiary, and Welland canal activity alongside church actions and political conventions. References to accidents, a penitentiary sentence, and various labor events across cities.
Saw Mill Fatality Report At Local Creek
A saw mill accident near Lindsay May 0 ended fatally when a machine caused injury to a worker. The incident occurred around 5 o clock and involved a revolving part that injured the foreman. A cheque for £100 was sent to Maidenhead Cottage hospital in celebration of a coming of age event.
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Lindsay
Yoneca
Bis
Maidenhead Cottage
Manitoba Legislature Debates Taxation and Petitions
Winnipeg reports a session where Mr. Fertrand spoke in the house on direct taxation cuts for municipalities, with replies from Mr. Merers to charges against the late government. The assembly adjourned late, and officials noted petitions on municipal boundaries and law amendments. The May sessions featured Greenway’s remarks on the budget and several petitions to life insurance and mortgage companies.
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Gree
Fertrand
Merers
Lazemodiere
Boas
Winnipeg
Leigslature
Campbell
Sutherland
John Bart
Macdonald
Committee On Law
Rapia
Law Society
T. C. Livingstone
British President Society
Greenway
T. C. Melanis
British Provident Life Insurance Company
McLanis
Cere
Western Farmers Rance Company
Toronto Mortgage Company
Conor
West Markets Wheat Prices and Farm Goods Report
Manitoba markets show wheat and feed rates with various grades and prices. Oats barley mixed feed corn and flaxseed listed by carlot and ton, with livestock prices for eggs poultry and meat. Prices reflect freight rates and regional distribution, with notable figures for wheat 51 to 61 cents, oats 22 per bushel, and beef and mutton rates by weight.
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Fortune
Gienora
Mamitote
Lake of the Woods
Medora
Prand
Best Smith's Falls
Manitoba
Winnipes
Minneapolis
Trap Shooting at Exhibition at Winnipeg Fair
Winnipeg hosts the Western ia Championship and Fourth Annual Trap shooting Tournament under the Winnipeg Industrial Exhibition. Over $2,000 in money and prizes await contestants, with Magan Trap clay pigeons, daily exhibitions, and a pleasant recreational option for visitors.
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Winnipeg
Westernia
Ihs Kind
Chicago
Silent Circle Interruption Over Seated Hat Sparks Tension
A Philadelphia session recounts a scene where a determined woman who had arrested an adjoining seat accuses another patron of occupying her seat. The exchange features sharp dialogue about a silk hat and the stubborn obstruction, illustrating a tense moment in a crowded public space.
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Philadelphia
Unreadable OCR Summary of Manitoba Notice in Winnipeg
Fragmented text mentions Winnipeg, Manitoba, and incomplete names and places. It references prices, a date, and a venue on Main Street in Windy, with scattered references to events or people like AMCDONALD and Boloand ES Fook. Unable to determine clear event or action.
Turf Review Notes On Horses Carts And Circus Nonsense
A fragmented Turf Review item discusses Temdaget Maat Blondie and other horses including Whiss Wicked 22 percent by Alcyone, plus trainer Dave McClary at Charter Oak Hartford. It mentions Rand mockery, Moorish horses in Sudan with camelskin socks, pacer Sharkey at Meas Lnton in 31% seconds, and several California and Italian racing references. The text also includes a bizarre aside about excircus elephants and trunks, ending with scattered racing and animal notes.
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Electrite
Rand
Meyers
Alcyone
Dave McClary
Star Pointer
Charter Oak Ark
Hartford
Sharkey
Meas Lnton
Cal
Nutwood G. Rosai
Italy
Navia
Wilkes
Rochester
Stan Rae
Stranger
Tetort Springs Farm
Carlisle
Whips Fit
Azote
Whipple
Pato
Canadian Pacific Ry senate listing and timetable notes
A fragmented excerpt lists transit and schedule terms with scattered names such as James Onuene and Mepheleon. It references daily events, intermediate stations, and apparent timetable markers, though details are obscured by garbled OCR.
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Hannan
Senate
al All
Turato
Kami Mets
Daly
Freemir Roetenaydaly
Prin Amcs Ua
Wed Thurs Sa Ud
James Onuene
Mepheleon
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Hethune
Ravigh
John Connelly
Cumnock
Simon McIntyre
Reek
Lake ‘Shore
Weetfeld
New York
Reagan
Wm Teighbody
Smail
Sexay
Ichart Croker
Bevanaturday
Streeter
Leon
Fearon
Etna
Canada
Pavlom
Paris
Mitra
Manito
Scinitey
Stansion Howe
Sas
Bien
Sengrata
Nell
Wienee
Iimugronte
Noha
Anans
Hak
Arthur Max
Arthur Mactutsie
Toronth
Sud’ Deems Pi
Uta
Cceriie
Jubnaton_ wan
Ee Sresimg
Wemenbsday
Forsierig
Hamilton
Gi. N.e Railways
Lariat
Pointe Tao Alte
Benuay
Fefond Pesteaneray
Nanitoba
Wertinte
Atexiudtia i
Desire Regiment
Listas
TSU
London News
Johnny Holts
Worcesters
Bone
Abe
Worcester
Baltic
Varios Graces
Andance
Frye
Indy
Assy Music Hall
Warwick Trading Co
Toronto Globe
Tanya
Nadia
Dominion
Alloway & Champion
Winwiréo
Allway
Champomy
Wimips
Pars
Ais
Wendy Ram
Sorartay
Hanna
Trorinien
Nogthwestein
the Turf Review
Sudan
Justratia
Carey & House
Cireus
Weumpet Phant
Ueipbla Nort American
Canadian Pacific
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