Ottawa Fire Devastates City Amid Record Blaze
A catastrophic fire in Ottawa, spreading from Hell to Victoria and Chaudiere Flats, destroys mills, the lumber yards, and much of the business district. Estimates place 1,500 residents homeless, with vast damage to Cathedrals, Pulp Mills, and residences including J. R. Booth’s estate. Officials rush aid from Montreal and Brockville, but wind and chimneys fan the flames. Casualties include a Wellington Street resident and an unidentified man found near the CPR tracks.
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Ottawa
Hell
Tels
Court House
Pople
Hellewept
Victoria
Wellington’ Stret
Chandiere
Wellington Street
Hilletrees
Be Jean Baptiste
Hintonborg
Chaudiere Flats
Canadian Pacific Railway
Ottawa Carbide
Macross Richmond Road
Rochesterville
Experimental Farm
Gacineng
Caibols Cathedral
Hell Lamber
Hall
Ike Uunee
Ste
Imenane
Ikea
Heone
Eile Mckay
Mtn
Allen Eeu
Martin Sn
Warnccks
J. R. Booth
A. W Fleck
Geo. Kester
Levi Crawnell
Bronson
Perr
Purr
Montreal
Petervore
Brockville
Gree River
Division Street
Hybors
Dee Troyrd
CPR
Navan
Queen'sir
James Merryfiess
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Malignant Smallpox Case Triggers Winnipeg Quarantine
A man traveling from Japan to England via Vancouver died in Winnipeg after contracting malignant smallpox believed to have been caught on the ship. Two nurses at the hospital where he died also contracted the disease, leading to the quarantine of the entire general hospital and isolation of the facility.
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Windepeg
Pialaywoo
England
Jepao
Vancouver
Wilmipg
Chown
Thir Sty
Brandon
Ami
Pintay
Japan
Finlayson
Morse F
General Hospital
Sanford
Virden
Duncan
Morden
Royal procession to Kingstown amid crowds and rain
A large crowd gathered as Queen Victoria and Prince Albert departed the vice regal lodge en route to Kingstown. The royal yacht Victoria and Albert was visible from piers while rain began to fall, drawing cheers from spectators along the route.
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England
Debio
Sprit
Victoria
Princeas Christian
Henry of
Vic" Morin
Albert
British夜 advance toward Thaba N'Chu reported
Lord Roberts dispatch from Bloemfontein dated April 26 cites Gen. Ian Hamilton driving the enemy from a strong position at Israel's Poort by a well planned movement. Generals Ridtey and Smith Dorrien praised for execution as troops push toward Ibata N'Chu. One casualty reported Major Marshall wounded in the shoulder.
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London
War Office
Lord Roberts
Bloemfontein
Ian Hamilton
Israel
Poort
Ridtey
Smith Dorrien
Ibata N’chu
Marshall
Grahamstown
Standard
Teletra
Lanton
Thaba N'Chu
Ladytraud
Van Horne in Cuba aid group forms railway venture
American capital backs rehabilitation of Cuba railways. The Cuban Co. formed in New Jersey with 5 million dollars plans to organize in Montauk with promoters including W Van Horne and Levi P. Mackay. Affected schedules shift Liverpool cargo and Canadian lake services change May 4 and March 1 respectively.
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New York
Amercan
Seveme
Cuba
Catan Cne
Ths
William
Vanborne W
Whitney Syndicate
Levi P. John A. Mackay
Commercie Co
Samuel Thomas
Wepener Relief Reported in South Africa Campaign
The Times reports Wepener relieved by Gen. Dalgety with 38 killed and 182 wounded on the British side. Cavalry actions near Wepener, with Boer forces withdrawing northeast towards Ladybrand, and multiple engagements resulting in 22 casualties in recent fights.
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Londo
Wepener Bag
War Office
Kalerts
Tland
Apel
Jamtreturg
Wepener
Brabant
Lord Roberts
de Wets Corp
Denny
13Th Hussars
Prothers
Rareefonten
Spencer Wilkinson
Brad Hart
Ladybrand
Paris
Pretoria
Wet
Beachant
Bloemfontein
Richters
Leen Koop
Richter
London
Times
South Africa
Cape Town
Turbulent War News and Disasters Reported Abroad
The report summarizes global turmoil with dispatches from Mafeking and Naples, noting fires, uprisings, and political strife. It mentions casualties at a Canadian mill, a shooting linked to labor disputes, and political reactions in Britain and Turkey as authorities seek to maintain order amidst unrest.
Winnipeg Markets Highlight Varied Prices Across Goods
The record lists prices for bakers flour lake of the woods five rows and other staples in Winnipeg markets. It notes dairy prices and freight implications, with hay feed, vegetables, and dressed meats showing typical values and ranges for traders.
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Lake of the Woods
Medora
Winnipeg
Sciifo Pire
Uate
Bosheim
Wwery
California
Winking Man Dares to Sell in Sunday Shop
A Warrington Post excerpt describes an affable, well groomed man with a wary wink debating selling questionable goods in a blue collar district. A young pharmacist warns against taking chances, while the shopkeeper ruminates on honesty and Sunday business norms amid a tense exchange.
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Joe
Warrington Post
Baikal
Foun
Canadian Pacific Railways at Tennessee meet noted
Fragmentary text mentions Canadian Pacific Railway and a Tennessee event with references to various places such as Prince Albert and Edmonton. The readable content is garbled with names like James Ok and McPherson and includes unclear dates and locations, offering no cohesive report or clear outcome.
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Thode
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Smalepox
Montz
Dempster- Beaver Line
Lake Megauty
Herrtofor
Lake Ontario
Carringe
Liverpool
Pritishshelp
Tat Times
Bribéip Capada
Ortewa
Wilitid
Ottawwa
Eady‘land
Prench
Febsoay
Mats Theeteong
Sebel Mariey
Aer
Sevcral
Miler
Tnt
Timokita Ejudice
Moapay
Toni Toto
Haioen Mission
Ranai
Indus
Vinien
Srinds
Fiton Coie
Uae
Geri
Tiree
Arthur Uy
Evi Meni
Suleite
Calonta
Wis
Chicago
Livers
Markel
Chicas
Turkey
YuupAy
Naples
Tatdie
Savage
Cp. Ra
Jamaten
Ber Fev
Trevmurer
William Ie
Dartan
Lacan Meyer
Mafeking
Sarah Wilson
Merritton
John Hanna
Canadian Colred Cotton Company
Hanna
Andie
Racine
Wes
Tingten
Peter Miller
Aman
Miller
Brad
H.baster
John M.guire
Baster
Thrgo
Klone
Tleete Ara
Yeans
Ansislanne
Temlag
Amit
Holland
Eistie
Attack of Is
Eile
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Cora Whitt
Dominion
Alloway & Champion
Winnieco
Berns
Alloway & Charmpion
Main Street
Seca Lexan Ameer Canes
Wen
Tanny
Grac
Boston
Canadian Pacific
Wis Altralaly
Rat Yoram Sand
Souria
Melita
Alumedal Prince
Ecanadian Northern RY. CO
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Wad
Froun
Tynan
Princ Baken
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Baker
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