Boers Press Offensive West of Bloemfontein
London May 1 reports show Boers active west of Bloemfontein between Fourie n Streams and Kimberley. They occupied Winderton near the railway and threaten to cut British communications at Warrenton while Generals Hunters and a 200 mile Mafeking march prepare. Boer wagons move near Thaba N'Chu as rear guards and convoy clashes are noted.
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London
Orange Free State
de Wet
Tng
Julia Weel
Mafeking
Cape Town
Natal
Aurania
England
Simla
India
South Africa
Beira
Portuguese East Africa
Sr Frederick Carrington
Rhodesia
Port Urte
Jameson
Cape
Kimberley
Frederick Rutherford Harrie
Blomfontein
Winderton
Warrenton
Grn
Bloemfontein
Thana N'’Chu
Ladybrand
W.pener
Den
Bratant
Col. Dalgety
Maseru
Leeuw River
Ladybrand Sapiday
Karee Siding
Zealands Sympathy and Ottawa Fire Relief Messages
Cable reports from Ottawa and Paris relay sympathy for Canada after the Ottawa fire disaster. Sir Wilfrid Laurier and Lord Aberdeen acknowledge support while relief funds and pledges from British and French officials flow to Ottawa. Debris clearing by EB Eady’s crew, and plans begin to rebuild McKay Milling, Hall Lumber, and Bronsons Lowther mills as Ottawa Street railway work resumes.
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Ottawa
Wilfrid Lasnier
New Zealand
D. Prowood
Howe of Commons
London
Witens
Sbave
Paris
Dominion
French Republic
Hell
A. Kleckowaki
Lord Aberdeen
Hethleck
Hall Lumber Company
Bronsons Lowther Company
Ottawa Street Railway
Ito
Oase
READY FOR THE FENIANS FEATS IN CANADA TODAY
Fresh rumors of a Fenian invasion prompt mobilization orders from Lt Col Holmes DOC in London for five Ontario battalions. Essex Lambton Middlesex and 28th battalions to be called out with special instructions from Ottawa to guard rail links between Sarnia and London. Lt Col Elis leads 27th battalion as brigade commander and Capt Janthier 114th Fusiliers as brigade major.
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Toronto
Holmes Doc
London
Ontario
Essex
Lambton
Pashers
Middlesex
Ottawa
St.Clar
Detroit River
Sarnia
Whitsor, Chatham and London
Elis
Janthier
114T Fusiliers
Brakeman Neddy Killed In West Ontario Wreck
A freight wreck between Metagama and Chapleau on May 1 left brakeman Neddy dead and others injured as over eighteen box cars derailed. Operator negligence at Metagama reportedly allowed the west bound train to pass and delay discovery of the body for hours. The wreck delayed the through train by about a day, with CPR losses estimated near 20000 dollars. Also reported: foreman Michael Hennessy fatally injured at Jo Carew's lumber mill after his arm was torn from its socket. four burglars escaped from Sherbrooke jail after robbing Peoples bank in Danville. Also Jan Wilson jailed for forging his brother’s name to a mortgage for three years.
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Tetooe
Chaplean
Fort Willism
Bunglans
Montreal
Hadle
Dowd
Wagsoner
Moore
Sherbrooke
Peoples Bank of Halifax
Danville
Qoe
Contam
Jan Wilson
Falconbridge
Kingston Penitentiary
Canadians Break Boer Positions At Teele Poort
Telegraph report from Toaba N'Cho says Canadian forces under Cal Otter stormed two kopjes near Teele Poort seven miles west of N'Cho. Boers shelled by British artillery as infantry closed to 2000 yards. Col Otter wounded but cheered troops as Kopjes fell and Boers retreated toward north and west. Looting reported at Thaba hu and natives complain of thefts and abuse.
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Teele
Opm
Col. Cretter
Daily Mail
Toaba N'Cho
Lafrow
Cooga
Kopjes
Thabahu
Brandfort
Pesident Steyn
Gen
Botha
Bloemfontein
Kronstad
Bloemfonten
Favorable Reports From Winnipes April 90 Quarantine Update
In Winnipes on April 90 two suspected smallpox cases and four additional quarantine patients from the general hospital were added, bringing the total to 19, with 18 confirmed diseased and one suspect. Reports indicate improvement among patients, with volunteers assisting at the peat house and general hospital staff cited. Dr. Inglis says the epidemic is being contained and warns against unfounded rumors as vaccination efforts proceed for those unable to pay for care. Brandon isolated a smallpox case, noting quarantine among those most likely to be exposed.
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Peat House
Duncan
Fogerty
Arse Beacon
Wilson
Norse Picket
Norse Swiggit
Inglis
Soen
Sentel
Resect
General Hospital
Medical Health Office
Brandon
Winnipeg
Utawa
Cosneil
William Deering
Gran Theatre
Dagmar Street
Chas. L. Clark
London
Thomas Lyons
James Street
Wealth Department
Hostila
Mra Lyons
Coal supply of England dangers of running short
Eilis Lever, an economy expert, warns that within three years coal prices may double unless exports to foreign buyers are halted. He notes Russia ordered 500,000 tons of smokeless coal from South Wales and other major buyers from Belgium, France, Germany, Holland, Italy, and Spain are placing heavy demands. Lever predicts England’s workable coal mines could be exhausted within 80 years, leaving Britain with empty pits and crippled industries.
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London
Eilis Lever
Russia
South Wales
Belgium
France
Germany
Holland
Italy
Spain
England
Lever Re
Great Britain
Taxation row looms as Lloyd-George faces reform push
London April 80 The urban rate dispute in England targets local taxation relief sought by David Lloyd-George MP for Carnarvon. MPs warn the government its policy favors landlords and clergy. A motion will test the government early next week with Radicals pledging support to press for necessary legislation despite ministerial opposition.
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London
England
David Lloyd-George
Carnarvon
Anzfowa
Faith Fenton reports Alaska discovers near Dawson City
From Dawson City a dispatch notes an Alaska discovery of gold and copper on Buttock Creek and another small stream feeding Bebring Straits, with details sent to the Globe. Census in Klondike shows 5 405 total, Dawson City 5 404. 767 British, 539 Americans, 499 others. Judge in Yukon James Craig of Renfrew appointed to vacant Yukon bench at 4000 dollars yearly plus living expenses.
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Toronto
Faith Fenton
Globe
Dawson
Alaska
Buttock
Bebring Straits
Cay
York
Caps Prince of Wales
Kuundykf
Victoria
Klondike
Dawson City
Yukon
Ottawa
James Craig
Renfrew
Virden Elevator Burning Sparks Wide Fire Loss
Virden April 80 The Dominion Elevator Co elevator with 15000 bushels of wheat was totally destroyed by fire at 1230 this morning origin unknown. Local brigade saved CPR tank and Windmill and Frame Miller coal warehouse both scorched. Five thousand bushels burned. CPR agent M H Simpson aided in moving loaded cars to safety. Relief funds for fire sufferers announced including 825000 from Bank of Montreal and 5000 from Lord Mount Stepien. Death toll revised to two unidentified victims. Ottawa fire fund contributions and local subscriptions noted. City officials praised spontaneous donor response.
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Virden
Dominion Elevator Co
CPR
Frame & Miller
M.H. Simpson
C.P.R
Lora Strathcona
Bank of Montreal
London and Lancashire Life Assurance Comany
London
Globe
Ottawa Fire
McCarthy, Osler, Hoskins & Creelman
Ortawa
Board of Trade
Montreal
Ottawa
Hin
M. Cook
John Pample
Somenet Street
George Perley
Quien Street
John Dare
EB. Eddy
Meyers
Wellington Street
Hull
Carson
Wellington Stret
A. Beaudan
Charles Feandin
Dake Street
Joseph Robert
Ann Street
Soric
Hell
C'P.r
Ottawa Ottawa Fire Disaster and Aftermath
Ottawa reports describe a vast fire area with widespread destitution in Hull and Ottawa core. Twenty thousand homeless, fourteen dead listed with several serious injuries, and massive losses estimated at fifteen million dollars with five million insured. Relief donations pour in from Montreal and London insurers and banks as authorities assess quarantine and smallpox risks in Winnipeg amid evolving war news.
Territorial Budget Debate in Regina House of Commons
J. H. Ross presented the territorial budget in Regina noting opposition lines and party governance. The government aims for 485,003 in total expenditures with 44,309 for the government and 150,000 for public works, including new school districts, as debate adjourned.
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Hutiile
Regina
Ly J. H. Ross
Torre
Kons
Tiesmount
Hose
Col. Util Wounded in Boer Action Near Thata N'Cha
Reported April 4 from Fru London indicates the main Boer force moved north while French and Randle pressed rear guards. British forces entered Thata N Cha, expelled Boers from part of the town, then split to advance separately. Lord Roberts issued Gen Hamiltons casualty list naming Col Octer of Canada as slightly wounded, son of Robert Milter, a prominent carriage maker, who was found guilty of aren.
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London
Apri
Roberts
War Office
Lond
French
Hamiton
Darrien
Rundles
Thata N’chalas
Lord Roberts
Burleigh
Lord Kitchener
Louis Botha
Joubert
Roudle
Brabane
Pole-Carew
Hart
Chermside
Aliwal Nicrth
Springfield
Dew
Corp
Free State
Knute
Roberta Pas
Prewch
Fru
Randle
Thata N'Cha
Robert Milter
Aren
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Wate
Wiaz
Remount
Zealand
Foreman
Neddy
Israel Poort
Otter
Coal Supply OF England
Oakland
Onl
Yarde Buller
Safford
Uuawa
Honraria Mills
Gen. Dewet
Pars
Bardrece
Canada
St John
N.B
Ottawa Tre
Alliance Fire Insurance Company
Hull Ottawa
Col. Util
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