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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 11, 1900
Page
9
London and Cape Town rail dispatches detail Smaldeel capture near Wimberg and Smaldeel, with Gen Roberts tightening flanks, detaining Boer resistance, and preparing for renewed pushes toward Kronstad while British farms yield arsenals and monitors.
Mrs Lyons died last night at the smallpox hospital after being moved from James Street on April 28 for isolation. Doctors expected her death, marking a fatal outcome in the outbreak and the third victim in the city.
The Bisley team roster lists members from multiple regiments across Canada and Britain. Pte. LA. Langatrath of 74th bate in Sussex is joined by Se. W. Swain of 14th PW OR in Kingston and Sgt J.C. Carruthers of the Hussars in Prescott. Others include Gomer Fleming of ith RC in Victoria, Captain AT. Kirkpat- Queen's Own Rifles in Toronto, Lieut A. A. Smith of 6vth batt in Cornwell, Lt D. J.C. Monro of 44th batt in Thorold, Pte Ro Fink in Ottawa, Sgt Hl Morrig of 1th batt in Hamilton, Lt W. F. Grath of batt. in Dundas, Sgt J. Me ath Highlanders in Toronto, Lt WA. McCrimmon of 7hiami Liere in London, Lieut Jon Oge of 1B. FA in Godph, Pte G. Milligan of 14 P.W.O in Kingston, Lieut H. Blair of 78th batt in Truro NS, Sgt BR. Corrigan of ovh late, Lieut A. D Crooks of Q. R in Toronto, St. CE. Morse of fush batt in Wolfville NS, Corporal W. J.Annand of 43rd bate in Ottawa.
Dispatches from Lord Roberts describe two Allied divisions advancing near Vet River with Pole-Carew and Maxwell brigades. The opposing Boers held strong positions and repelled attempts to cross the river. Hamilton’s forces pressed the right flank, while Highlander units and the Black Watch supported the action. Casualties are expected to be reported later.
The colonial office reports April actions against rebels in the Gold Coast theater. Forces cleared eastern rebels, with several constabulary and native troops killed or wounded and fort defense extended. Lagos contingent and frontier police reinforced.
London reports cholera worsens famine in India affecting about 19.5 million in affected districts. Wealthy aid flares show little relief as the Viceroy Lord Curzon and government press ceaseless efforts to aid millions, while highways fill with the dying and fields with starving refugees. A Moscow dispatch notes the czar orders cease of extraordinary precautions, claiming to see his people not police. In St Catharines, Richard Fitzgerald dies at age among the city’s oldest merchants.
May 7 Winnipeg reports a second death from smallpox at the hospital. Nurse Lynch, from Moncton, N B, had been in Winnipeg three months and died after rapid decline despite extensive medical efforts. Other patients, including Norve Copean and Icelandic sister Johton, are described as precarious or improving. Sanford patient has convalesced enough to sit up briefly.
May 7 dispatches report Carl Dallmin, long noted as a leading influence in the Lock 24 riot at Welland canal, engaged W M German QC MPP as counsel. German’s appointment emerged through Daniel V Murphy, Buffalo attorney and civic figure, fueling surprise amid claims the accused were Fenian agents rather than Buffalo labor allies. The men allegedly traveled from Beale by Atlantic steamer, then to Niagara Falls. Alex Sabiston, Montreal, shot in accident. manager of Sabiston Lithographic and Fablehiog company dies after accidental gun Mishap at St James district.
Dispatches from May 5 describe Canadian forces aiding at Weapraday and Meucay actions. Private J Danve killed. LCol Otter wounded. Canadians crossed the Modder river and captured kopjes near waterworks before moving toward Thaba N'Chu. Casualties and movements reported from Bloemfontein, Windsorton, and Cape Town.
In Ottawa on May 6 the second reading of Blair's railway bill was moved to amend the railway act by shifting control of street railways to provinces and limiting subsidies. The railway committee will oversee town station changes and a unified regulation for trains. The bill was referred to the railway committee amid opposition. Other measures included land grants for militia on active service, gas inspection act, weights and measures reform for barrel sizing, and foreign grain inspection at Montreal.
The Prince of Wales owned colt Diamond Jubilee wins the 2000 guineas at Newmarket despite a volatile temper. Jockeys refuse mounts until Herbert Jones guides the unruly horse to victory.
Reports say a passenger express from the east derailed at Uprala 342 miles east of Winnipeg at 10 15 pm local time. No serious injuries reported though initial accounts described extensive wreckage and delays as a derailment gang cleared the track.
May 5 report from Sandon British Columbia details a devastating blaze that wiped out much of the mining district center. The city’s main street and several estates were destroyed, homes left uninhabitable, and residents appeal for provincial relief as communications fail and loss totals rise. Separately Fergus County reports a farmer Duncan McNee, aged 84, died by suicide in Lower Novo, ending a life marked by hardship.
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