War News from the Cape Transvaal Front Mayhem and Mobilization
Dispatches describe General Gatacre’s forces clashing near Bethal and lines shifting as troops pour into the front from Ladysmith to the Free State. Reports recount Boer resistance at Brandfort, a proclamation dispute over the Free State, and ongoing consolidation of cavalry and artillery units toward Natal and the War Aces line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jus
Beri
Kubert
Pieter
Crom
Fies
Natal
Wolaurels
Maein
Gatwcre
Clement
Brabant
Mab King
Pretora
Orer
Thrateu
Maron
Cape Tow
Co. Codon
Milwaul
Halifax
Loris
Warres
Ui Bigor Blowitt
Kirley
Toe
London
Bloemfo
Vordeut
Times
Bloomtootern
Kroger
Free State
Transvaal
Steyn
Cape
Daily Chronicle
Charles Warren
Dorban
East Ladon
Cape Colou Spital
Gover
Kort
Overs Hiotory
Gatacre
Stern
Kroomstad
Crooge Bie
Government views on public works wage rules debated
A historical record discusses proposals to require fair wages on public works in Canada and Britain. Advocates press for government as employer on public jobs, training regulators, and ensuring contractors pay living wages to laborers, with references to Winnipeg and New York exhibitions.
Preferential Tariff Debate and Economic Outlook Summary
A report from Ottawa outlines Mr. Fieing's speech on preferential tariffs with a shift toward higher British preference from 25 to 85.19 percent for the year ending June last, noting revenue of 48,000 plus and a projected current-year ability to cover all charges. Trade is analyzed in low, high, and current tariff periods, with reported increases in revenue and annual gains, plus forecasts for South Africa service costs. Separate items note a fatal explosion at Lituwa Gas and Electric works and a chaotic session in the House of Commons amid party clashes, with only A. J. Belfour restraining disorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tada
South Africa
N.P
House of Commons
A. J. Belfour
American Harem Case Shocks Gretna Neb
A religious fanatic mob abducted Louis Figg and his wife from their home in Gretna Nebraska, forced them to wear coats of tar and feather, then paraded them. The group of about thirty prominent citizens allegedly accused the Figgs of luring women, children, and others into their residence and fled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gretna
Louis F Ge
Wits
Tne
Fug
Figg
Montreal Captain Appointed for Fifth Royal Sots Unit
Reports from Montreal detail the appointment of a captain for the Fifth Royal Sots company to guard routes to Toronto. News items note other incidents including mine collapses, a powder works explosion, a bridge accident, a masked robbery on a train, and political developments in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Esaus
Royal
Garnon
Toronto
Potts
Plattsbag
Alexander Laclaire
Lavon Mountain
Louisiana
Hercules Powder Works
Lamotte
Peter Back
Esmond Carter
Bor Anea
Albert Hosmer
Moore Park Bridge
St Josph
Joseph & Conneil Bluffs
Habarg
Iowa
Moore
Local and World News Digest from March 25 to 26
The page reports varied items: a meeting schedule in Weston for Monday March 26 with multiple attendees and locations, and a note on an adjourned session. It mentions casualties and incidents including a fatality near Byllvee, the murder of a principal, and injuries from a car or wagon accident. Also listed are sports results and political and military notes, with dates and places across Cleveland, Plevna, and Egypt.
No Cause to Be Disfouraned Mr Youngpop
Fragmentary letters mention a two year old girl not yet talking and a wife who says she did not begin speaking until earlier. The text resembles a personal note or diary fragment from the Philadelphia Record and includes misspelled names and phrases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngpop
Pearty
Heppekke
Abe
J O Brien Grain and Provisions Stocks in Winnipeg
J OBrien, Hroker UN Grain and Provisions stock listings at 148 Princess St Winnipeg Man show trading details for grain and related commodities. Local notices indicate broker activity and price movements affecting merchants and farmers in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. O'Brien
Hroker
Princess St
Winnipeg, Man
Winniper Market Prices for Grain and Farm Goods
A fragmented market listing shows prices for oats oilcake and meal, wheat flaxseed corn and barley, plus hay dairy eggs vegetables and meats. Entries reference Winniper Manitoba Lake of the Woods freight rates and varied per unit prices, with scattered names and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Oxiivie
Ong Bakers
Lake of the Woods
Medora
Ogilvie
Carlotson
No.ite
Muller Hay
Fred Bile
Isto Ie
Ife
Cab
Car Inspector’s Vigilant Work Keeps Railways Safe
A Pittsburgh Post description details the duties of a car inspector who checks wheels, brakes, bearings, and couplings for faults. He spots cracks and looseness by eye and touch, replaces damaged axles promptly, and notes any fault that could lead to a wreck. The job demands honesty, long experience, and careful training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Entefally
Dion
Pss
Tst
Pittaburg
Fragmentary OCR Note Hints at Hidden War Evidence
Fragmented text mentions drivers, Rhone, a map, and a bristling scene of concealment. The passage references a holy decade, a tense exchange, and vague remarks about liquor and a man who left a grave. Names and clearer details are obscured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhone
Corabill
Also Mentioned on This Page
Aphican, War News
Atacre
Vommt
Stye
Kruger
Kecnstadt
Urance Free State
Marui
Lorre
Pave
Catacre
Bethoile
Beays
Listowelstowel
the and Electrical Works
Win Biller
Fate
Otawa
Berety
Dominion
Petlic
Malo Xail
St. Noto Y Cis
Canada
Luton
Fraser
Riet
Clarke
Portes
Suotica
Emghaud
Thie
Winuipg
Fur
Iim
Court of Law
Thie Fey
New York
Pais
Henry Boovardonze
Mise Maude Adams
Mes Feaie von Nab
Litowel
Ewetsie
Bus Withon
Finsbury
Charles Hail
Vanooor
Brown
Caplon
Yuni
Uate
J. Keunde
Kliet
Weston
Jared
Aloenes
Ithries
Mares Wang Cas
Uuday
Sakeh
Branton
Byllvee
Wenemielay
Patrick
NU Vietoris
Raiman Avacoug Rani
Reeve Leas
Peay
Cleveland
Drodehy
Vas Kanoak
Koote Fay Lake
Ef Xeita
Alabbal Bysaktotler
Sf Michtpei
Sselie
Tehroni
Tara Tigi
Ausdeen Carnesie
Morocen
Fan Pasha
Perna
Miral Dewey
Eavarunl
Gda
Liiewom
Waule
Boothwestern
Winniper Markets
Avery
Alloway & Champion
Winnipeg
Fellesa
Ted Main Street
Ketehemarae
Aseerae
Canadian Pacific
Tee
Bernari Cy Seward
Nopion
Siatia
James Oworne
CB Meili
Canadian Northern Tv
Noe
Thwestern RY
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!