Canada to raise army of two hundred thousand men
The Dominion militia department announced a national defence establishment of 100000 for peace and 100000 for war. The first line will number 100000, with 6063 in peace, the rest in war. Offiers and men will be trained for a second line of defence of 100000. Training, pay, and dual service rules apply to those in peace and war, with officers and noncommissioned officers forming the second line as needed. The piece also notes Russian Navy reports from Port Arthur, praising the cruiser Novik’s actions during Moubsy’s attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion Militia Department
Czar Desires Far East Tour Against General’s Wishes
A New York World cable reports that the czar wishes to go far east despite General Kuropathin’s objections. An exalted military authority says the emperor aims to maintain traditional credentials and boost troop morale while tightening command. Port Arthur warns of scarce provisions for a siege, with reinforcements bringing their own supplies and sea-delivered ammunition delayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York World
Fienna
Zeit
Petersburg
Far East
Kuropathin
Port Arthur
Pamine
Manchuria
Fire destroys Sherman Horse stable and home
Two women were cremated in a blaze that leveled a Sherman Horse stable and destroyed a Richland Ferryville home. The victims, mother and daughter, Rosa Lizotte aged seven, died when their Lafontaine Street dwelling burned after clothes ignited from a kitchen stove. Fireowner Rogers narrowly escaped. loss estimated at 5,000 dollars. In Ontario, William Marsh ram’s barns were struck by lightning during a storm, burning the structure and contents except the stock. insurance valued at 1,200 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richland
Sunley
William Marshram
Tutton
Ont
Custody Case Sparks Debate at Territorial Supreme Court
Justice Sime Meters presided as American and British law clashed over child custody in Mackeod. A writ of habeas corpus sought custody for two babies of an American husband and wife, with counsel for the husband asserting strong paternal rights under British law, while the judge paused before ruling and hinted at an appeal to Kemena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Het Justice Inenet
Supreme Court of the Terriories
Mackeod
Chudre Sol- Lomon
Harris
Sitton
England
Kemena
Wood Alcohol Kills Coast Artillery Members at Fort Terry
Corporal Thomas O'Brien and Privates Keynolds Morris O'Connor and pany of coast artillery USA stationed at Fort Terry died or were gravely ill after drinking wood alcohol. Privates John Walsh and Wilfie Horrigan rest in military hospital in critical condition. Barber shop proprietor Piskeil arrested as investigation begins into procurement and distribution of the liquor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas O'Brien
Keynolds
103Th
Morris O'Connor
Coast Artillery
USA
Fort Terry
John Walsh
Wilfie’ Horrigan
Piskeil
Stu
Ciefs
Horrigan
Sasime Walsh
Great Mormon Trek to Taber Alberta Ships Through Crow's Nest
A large Mormon migration from Utah to Southern Alberta is planned, with four to five hundred families and over a thousand people bringing livestock, farm implements, and household goods. Most will drive across the country to Taber, a twenty mile square fertile district, with railway preparations underway to welcome newcomers due mid April. The Taber district is praised for moisture and climate suitability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah
Alberta
Albeata
Taber
Crow's Nest Pass
Fire at Toronto telegraph office damages building
A late night blaze at a Toronto telegraph office caused interior damage before it was brought under control. The fire broke out around 1 a.m. Thursday and crews battled the flames from the entrance, limiting overall losses.
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Toronto
Ann
News Notes and World Events Mix in Arcola Era
Fragmented society brief notes report Frank Finn missing, monarch illness effects on consols, Delta Harbor and Lake Manitona mentions, fifteen victims rescued from a New York skyscraper, Senate vacancies to 47 Liberals, James Conmer nominated by Rainy River Liberals, J H Agnew praised in Virden. Winnipeg nurses form association, city council seeks central federal building, Leland Winnipes incident mareow escape, Japanese threats and movements near Kim and Vied livestock, March end expectations, Admiral Togo signals, Russian evacuations. supplies short and victory claims fade amid war news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Finn
King Edward
Delta Harbor
Lake Manitona
New York
James Conmer
Rainy River
J. H. Agnew
Wople
Virden
Winnigee General Hospital
Winnipeg
Leland Holeet
Winnipes
Chang
Corse
Yeiu
Kim
Viedivestock
Togo
Port Arthur
Reesians
Corate Feaume
Sharp fighting near Ping Yang draws in major forces
Russian and Japanese troops clash near Ping Yang as both sides claim victories. An advance guard of Aisin cavalry reportedly crossed the Vala River, engaging Japanese detachments and forcing a retreat. Russian cavalry and infantry pursue toward the north gate while reports warn of large Japanese concentrations at Ping Yang. Foreigners remain safe as battles unfold, with tensions rising in Northwestern Korea and word of a potential engagement near Chemulpo.
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Ping Yang
Vala
Aisin
Cotea
Lineviteh
London
Tokio
Ng Yang
FAC Ping
Japan Blockade and Russian Ships Rumors
A dispatch from Tako date reports Vladivostock blockaded by a Japanese fleet since Thursday with claims of Russian cruisers on the east coast of Kinkwasan in the Bay of Sendai. Japanese warships have remained near Vladivostock though the blockade alert is not yet confirmed by BRITISH SHIPS RELEASED. An unofficial cable states the Russian cruiser Doun... sank a torpedo boat after grounding near Pion Ha, as Japanese forces sank the vessel.
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Vladivostock
Tako Date
Kinkwasan
Bay of
Sendai
Japan
Tivestock
Suez
Duitei Donske
Tisted States
Pion Ha
Port Arthur
Butt
Moscow
St. Petersburg
British Army Estimates Preview Expenditure Cuts Announced
War Secretary Forster releases Army estimates for the coming year at 144 500.70 dollars, down from 172 million last year. Major reductions target South Africa with 2 070 000, and 20 allocation set aside for Somaliland operations. Priority declared for India in new rifles and faster equipment for horses and riders. Army equipment program to be completed.
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Horse
Reid
Noveltas Wife Dead in German Hospital Tragedy
Ars George W Capie, wife of the novelist Novelta, died Saturday night at a New York German hospital after complications from an operation performed some time earlier. The death follows months of illness and a public note of concern for the couple.
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Ars
George W. Capie
New York
Late News Notes and Various Items From Largely Unclear Text
Fragmented notes report Brandon fair dates fixed in August, a Mentone Valle issue, Munroe defeating Sharkey in a heavy bout in Philadelphia, and David Dibbs of London earning 3900 from a lottery investment. The Imperial Parliament may be dissolved on Easter Tuesday. Militia to rise to 4924 officers and 4213 men.
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Brandon Fair
Paul Kroger
Valle
Mentone
Munroe
Sharkey
Philadelphia
David Dibbs
London
Overwork in School and Public Education Critique
A discussion on the dangers of overworking students and the public school system. It cites Gerewin Smith on stamina through routine, exercise, and early rising, contrasts with French and American systems, critiques parental roles, religious/disciplinary gaps, and notes a shift toward voluntary schools in Canada. Lake Erie warns of dangers on the Great Lakes.
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Gerewin Smith
Eues
Wit College
Switzerland
Tyrol
Smith
France
Rice
United States
Scotland
New England
Canada
Fatal crash of steel structure rocks New York hotel project
A t hird story steel skeleton collapsed at 47 West 47th Street while workers labored, killing several and injuring about a score with many still missing. Names include Mrs Ena Lacey Storrs and Frank Storrs, plus construction foreman James Halpin and other laborers. Investigators preliminarily fault overloading and repeated warnings ignored. wreckage hampered by adjacent building damage and ongoing rescue efforts.
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Darlington
West Ath Sticrt
New York
Potters
West 47Th Street
Ena Lacey Storr
Frank Storrs
Rye
Westminster County
Rex
Dr Savage
Sava
Robert Morills
Torsnan
Prank Wison
Allison Realty Comp
James Halpin
Iron Workers
Harold Kewn
Jes
London
England
Iunchion
Savage
Fisk
Clark
Frank Allison
Ows
Patrick Murphy
Snowbound Muth Story Describes Tribe Slaughter Pace
A fragment reports Muth complaints about Tadians driving snowshoe animals to slaughter as they trek through dark snow and terrain. It notes the creatures struggle to move and the killing continues at a rapid rate without distinction between genders.
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Muth
News Note From A Turbulent World
Peter Dennitt recovering after stabbing at Ponndalls. Lord Milner reports a deficit of 250000 in the Transvaal. War plans attract thousand settlers from London. Russia reportedly near a general revolutionary outbreak. Two Fort Qu Appelle pioneers Hayward and Posey are dead. A freight derailment near Westtoonie derails twelve cars. Cardinal Sharetti calls a plenary session of the Roman Catholic. Regret in England over Sir William Vernon Harcourt retirement. Sir William Nicholson travels to Canada en route to the Far East.
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Lord Milner
Transvaal
London
Russia
Fort Qu’Appelle
HH. Hayward
WC. Posey
Mgr. Sharetti
Canada
England
William Vernon Harcourt
Sir William Nicholson
Tirish
Far East
CANADA AND ASIA MARMOTS AND PORT ARTHUR NOTES
Readable fragments cover Canadian mineral yields and imperial letters, naval moves at Port Arthur, Japanese squadrons and Cossack seizures. Russia’s Far East forces defend Port Arthur while Chinese hostility grows. Polish arrests stir Austria’s Arbeiter Zeitung note.
Unclear fragmentary note on western travel and game
Fragmentary text describes a journey toward New York and influence of pressures on the Horn and Cuba in a harsh winter. Mentions wolves, prairie chickens, and the surrounding prairie areas with reference to western yards and domestication.
Indian man injured by falling tree in bush incident
A man from the Long Mains region was struck by a falling tree while in the bush. He sustained a skull fracture but his condition improved after medical attention. Recovery is progressing but details remain sparse.
Rumors swirl on Port Arthur and warship fate
A rumor from St Petersbourg claims Port Arthur may be abandoned after the war, with ships laid up as in the Crimean era. Another report mentions the Healy desertion amid unclear signals and stray words about military positions.
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St Petersbourg
Port Arthur
D .S . Tedy
Prac Healy
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Militia Department
Novoe Vremya
Novik
Moubsy
Aibing
Druswia
Tadymarth
Bosara
Copenhagen
Tehion Yang
Corea
Oriiyine
Mishtobe Ko
Batania
Ichio-Yang
Fet Justice Sime Meters
Garson
Pekin
China
Noveltat
Lake Erie
Great Lakes
Peter Dennitt
Ponndalls
Wo& NW
Westtouie
Yukon
Logov
St!burg
Wedordas
Edward
Chefoo
Chefog
Turpeis
ABR
Far Wall
Masharo
Stark
Creatiya
Ningpyore
Ania
Nagasaki
Wei Ha
Wei
Cone
Wren
Arbeiter Zeitung
Vietian
G'Sen
Msnian
Anong
Howe
New Hich
York
Cuba
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