Major Arnold Dies in Africa War Casualty
Winnipeg and London reports confirm Major H. M. Arnold of the 90th Battalion died from wounds suffered at Moddee River after the engagement near Ostawa. Private McCreary of the Fath battalion also died, raising the death toll to twenty from the same action. Arnold, born in St. Catherines and educated in Upper Canada, previously served as bank officer before joining the Winnipeg contingent.
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Baller Burrows
Ladysmith
Baller
Kobwaunog
M.juba
Ostawa
Militia Department
C.J. Otter
H. M. Arnold
Winnigee
McCreary
New Krone
Priarte McCreary
New South Wales
Lord Minto
Sybury
Canad
Fred M
Winnipeg
HM. Arnold
St. Catherines
Unt
Imperial Bank
Tosonto
EP. Leacoes
Winnips
Africa
Winnnipeg
Macitota
M Arnold
London
the Times
Pietermaritzberg
Dabha
Groblers Koof
Trong
Winston Cherehill
Morning Post
Fatal horse runaway causes neck-piercing injury in Woodstock
A series of terse late February reports across towns recount fatal accidents and injuries. Fasterm man Mc Micken died after leaping to halt a runaway horse as a vehicle shaft pierced his neck. Other items note a Brantford man dying after a stair fall, a Seaforth driver fatally pinned when a rig overturned, a 15 year old railway worker killed by a burning accident, and a youth injured in an explosion near Ignace. Additional items mention an electrocution at Sing Sing, a Barrie tanning loan approval, and births in Forest.
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Woodstock
Novert McMicken
Brantford
A. B. Wilks
Siairs
Seaforth
Alex Wright
McKillop
Toronto
Wm. Townsend
James Townsend
C.P.R
Tonix
Ignace
Cape
Desde
Wabi
Fragmented 19th century political notes and calamities
An amalgamated report from Orillia to Ottawa recounts parliamentary remarks on reform measures, royalty agreements, and relocation systems. It notes ministerial responses on reform, opposition concerns about costs, and hints at Yukon's political relevance. Additional items include obituaries, strikes, and accidents across North America with several named figures and locations.
How Electricity Kills in The Electrical World Excerpts
The article reports experiments on how electric shocks affect life processes, noting immediate heart disruption and asphyxia in strong currents. It cites Dr Cunningham and includes historical remarks on attempting revival and the limits of medical facilities for serious electrical injuries.
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Cusuinghall
Spoken Quip Sheds Light on a Drawn Debate
A terse exchange unfolds as a youth questions the nature of a standoff saying it was drawn, while a listener probes the means of drawing. The brief line captures a moment of quiet reflection and a sharp quip about Chicago's loss.
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Chicago
Pine Opportunis and Mogsley Police Expert Mentioned
A fragment recalls an exchange about Mogsley being an expert and police officer. The Cleveland Plain Dealer quotes indicate curiosity about his wartime or investigative role, highlighting a misattribution of expertise.
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Mogsley
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Frome Holding Out A Week of Terrific Fighting
London dispatches report Boer forces attacked British outposts near Paardeberg and Koodoosberg. Casualties were heavy on both sides with officers and numerous troops killed or wounded. Roberts’ siege operations continued as Cronje’s laager faced artillery pressure and encirclement. Canadian units list casualties with several wounded and killed.
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Kreger
London
Fen
Mr_ spencer
Kirvon
Buller
Croaje
Ted
Lora Roberta
Lord Roberts
Crouje
Lord Robert
Crouse
War Office
Corrspadents
Freetate
Winberg
Bloemfonter
Pisters
Boller
Hur
Dublin Fusiliers
Groebler
Reigneur
War Office Publiabes
Lorinoverts
Feo
Natal
Kime
Roodourberg
Laager Wit
Roberts
Cronje
Flet Street
Langer
Sopiaz
Suemans
Crovje
Purchest
Roverte
Poe
Rovert
Kodoosbers
Cugat
Bosbof
Colesbers
Foersemith
Kootoosterg
Methuen
Barsly
West Auid
Wister
DeAar
Douglas
Mafeking
Gatacre
Stormberg
Sverketroom
Division 1
Schoema ¢ Farm Yeeteriay
Montmorncy
Montmorency
PH Howkier
Muschesea Volaneer Artillery
Raymond de Montmorency
Gatacres
Viscount Frankfort de Monumorency
Furta Har
Ottawa
Ruvilia
Ruvilia Apartment Today From Lieut Cov Utter, At Parieberg, Dated Kummwesler
Paardeberg
Alfed Milner
Cape Town
Paardeverg
Royal Canadian Regiment
Serat
W. J. Scott
Crporal SK
Crporal SK. Goodfellow, Priv
Tes
WE Jackson
A. Mandvilis
J. Ho Somers
J. W. Smith
J. Deonigar
Walter White
W. T. Mamion
D. T. Barns
D. A. Barry
J McQaven
G. Lewis
E. Jackson
Lester
RD. Tay- Aor
All Hive
Ma doc subscribes to Globe patriotic land drive
Reports from multiple cities on charity and war related efforts include Ma doc town subscribing to Globe's patriotic land, with total reach around Bi4.si0, and lectures of fundraising and relief activities. Other items note a Paris factory explosion causing extensive damage and about 150 killed, alongside India famine figures and a proposed anti-plague inoculation. The mix reflects global news coverage and humanitarian concerns of late February.
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Toronto
Madoc
Patriotic Land
Ottawa
Caio
Omdarsan
Secent Ineubo
South Africa
Royal Canadians
Cape Town
Strathcona
Africa
Paris
St. Cuen
Lovcon
India
Bombay
Hafkin
New Year's customs and debts amid Chinese trade lore
A fragmented passage discusses shorthand training, pay days, debt collection, and New Year customs in China. It notes lenders entering homes for debt, pawnbrokers’ crowds, and red luck symbolism with New Year cards and red paper, reflecting urban London observations of Chinese traditions.
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Bim
China
Evers
London
California Steamer Allan Line Aground At Ram Island Ledge
The Allan Line steamer California ran aground at Ram Island Ledge near the narrows during a late night voyage. Most passengers were saved after a tug and life-saving crew attempted to rescue them amid heavy seas and shifting weather. Cargo includes meat, lard, apples, and grain.
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Portland Me
Steamenio
California
Ram Island
Cansformaix
Fance
Lanfe IE Strerage Paneegers
Catim
Ani
Ho Ab
Abe
D.w.lsom
Dies
Uttasa
Equimait
Montreal
Roca
Sta
Rau Island
Barclay
Allan Line
Piedmont
Port Eliasbeth
Ptoff
Te Warner
Ministerial Crisis in By Ce Victoria
A By Ce Victoria report notes pressure on the lieutenant governor after Ma Semlins visit. Rumors say dissolution is sought, with Sir Max Weil MLP likely tapped to form a new administration, while others discussed coalroom government and coalition options.
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Victoria
Amore
Don
Otherstorieware
Marta
Hedicae
Cotton
Fragmented Washington Star Quote Misses Clear Topic
An isolated Washington Star fragment shows Mina Casenne responding with unclear phrases about articles and a bum self. The text is garbled and lacks discernible event, names, or context to establish a coherent news item.
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Mina Casenne
Liu
Bum Self
Washington Star
Mer Cry of Despair in Detroit Journal Fragment
Fragmentary Detroit Journal item describes a changing sky and impending rain. A woman’s commentary and an exclamatory remark appear amid stray phrases about wear and appearance. The text is incomplete and presents as a clipped weather or mood note.
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Troit Journal
Indiapemandte Scribbles and a Corkscrew Mystery
A fragment shows a writer lamenting a disrupted desk with missing ink and a corkscrew. The dialogue underscores the writer’s frustration and hints at a recurring interruption in the writing space. The quirky line suggests playful banter within a literary setting.
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Cape Cot Uy
Laaggeey
Steyn
Pretoria
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Kimberlex
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Rowrie
Clements
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Meinnis
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Urawa
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Kovern
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British Cavaria
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Barrie Tanning Company
York
Antonio Ferraro
Sing Sing
Totay
Luciane Mecchio
Brooklyn
Siros
Mo Strom
Yukon
Sir Charles
Orillia
Tadhore
Venice
Hoender
Tadhope Carriage Company
Dea
Force Bay
Frank Swi
Vancouver
Steve Fore
Pacific Coast Steamhip Company
San Francisco
Ecuni
Washington
Milwaukee
United States Milling Company
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Tude Jenkins
Auillary
United States Court of New Jery
T Rompany
Grenville
Ont
D. T. Harvard
O Lanve
H. H. Carrier
Hintenburgh
General Hospital
Homan
Cunningham
Sane
New York Tribune
Algernon West
Frome
Holding Out
Bulter
Toceh
Gen. White
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France
England
Joseph Chamberlan
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Wnt & Levex
Germany
Asia Minor
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Miss. Flavilia
Mi Soda
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