British Push in Natal Front With Helpmakaar Action
London May 15 dispatches report General Buller advancing from Ladysmith as Boer guns answer near Helpmakaar Two miles from the position the Boers fire heavy artillery while British troops maneuver to outflank at Abe Horr flank The attack continued Sunday with commendable British movements toward Vondon and the Biggarsberg position as Boers retreat toward Bleakoplaagte Dundee expected to be occupied by British today and northern Natal residents hopeful of return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Stone Hall Farm
Natal
Bullers
Lodysmith
Helparakaar
Baller
Abe Horr
Bethune
Ue Dow
Piggarsberg
Ballers
Vondon
Biggarsberg
Helpmakaar
Bleakoplaagte
Dantee
Hildyard
Indoba
Republic
Enco
Associated Press
Pietermaritaberg
Geo. Holler
Boller
Dundee
Biggareberg
Bloemfontein
Hellawell
Lorenzo Marques
Stanekamp
Pretoria
Lydenborg
Striell
Lransvaal
Kroger
Betier London
Lord Roberta
Kronstad
Roberto
Kruger
Encape
Lord Roberts
Tger
Ariofane
Tonder
Mafewing
Malope
Hur
Volkem
Transvaal
Delagoa Bay
Cape Town
War Office
Lord Roter Kronetai
Krom Wad
Royal Artillery Company
Krontad
Steyn
Lindley
Free State
Botha
de Wet
Fey
Itt
Orange Free State
Vaal
Ladybrand
Montreal
the Star
Richmond Smith
Geneva
Iaa Hamilton
Wynterg
Americas
Daily Chronicle
Lockhead
Scotenman
Kronstad Taken and Rail Crash Tragedy Headlines
A May 15 dispatch reports a fatal rear end collision inside a tunnel near Fairemont Park killing Engineer George Loeb and Fireman Hinckman, with five suspected tramp riders and oil-car explosions. Other items note Kronstadt occupation reports, Canadi an troops at Orange Free State, and talk of a Canadian Royal Mint branch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Lantel
Baltimore & Ohio Railway
Fairemont Park
George Loeb
Hinckman
Executive Agent Appointment Across Canada and Rail Reforms
Mr Walter K Baker is appointed executive agent for Manitoba and Northwest Territories under Canadian Pacific Railway, overseeing non-operational duties with CEO designate, while Wagt remains chief in the west. London reports Irish political maneuvering, Lord Salisbury and Redmond swapping positions. A severe windstorm in St Paul caused two deaths from lightning and a fatal incident at St Luke's Church, plus a murder verdict appeal in a separate case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maker
Montreal
T. G. Shaughnessy
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Walter K. Baker
Manitoba
Northwest Territories
Fts
Baker
General Mananer
Manitoba and Northwestern Ailway Company
St Paul
Say
St. Paul
Patrick Sexton
Sexton & O'Connor
Lake Cone
Stroox St Luke's Catholic 7
Dharest
Fanny Muller
On to Kronstad and British Push After Boers
London dispatches describe Lord Roberts nearing Kronstad with cavalry within a day and the main army close behind. Reports note 2000 Boers opposing at Sand River, casualties limited so far, and Italian patrol clashes as British advance continues amid scattered detachments and telegram updates from Spruit and Helpmak.
Texans vote on amendment splits house over trade marks
Legislative proceedings report a division over the amendment to the trade measures, with 26 votes for and 50 against. Discussions cover branding and inspection for both interior and export trade, and a move to extend branding penalties to the interior. Manitoba and Northwest interests push for broader branding rules, while inspection focuses on export trade. The Manitoba and North Shore railway bill and Land Titles act are read third time, with supply sessions following.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saaertine
Texas
Mn Wallace
Fisher
Manitoba
Northwest
Wss
Rutherford
Pattee
Manitoba and
Senate
Mackensie Bowell
Dominion
Scott
Northwest Territories
Red River Improvement Manils and Inquest Verdict
A mixed report from May 12 describes insurgent attacks and American casualties in various locations including San Jacinto and Trocin with disputed combat outcomes. It also notes an inquest in Toronto into Peter Macintyre’s death, the jury acquitting him of malice while condemning the sale of provocative literature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red River
Aphews
Stojica
Young McIntyre
Mallee
Toronto
Peter Macintyre
Also Mentioned on This Page
Buller
Roberts
Kronstadtien
Rundle
Lady Bra
Drexfas
Paris
Leis
York
Bia
Parse
Ari
Ion
Dominion House
Gove
S. Gelinas
Hibbert ‘Topper
Yukon
Sut
Mc.Pattee
Winnipeg
Borden
Fielding
Civil Service
Prior
Canada
Australia
Britain
Mafeking
Ottawa
Attemawas
Thephilas Klonowski
St. Mary
U8 City
Eidte
Winnipes
Seveal
Winoteg
Mas
Batoche
Royal
Ihea
Citien
Royal Mint
Suas N. Fori
Payea
India
South Africa
Colonial Office
Colonie
Caberlain
Costa
Cape Colony
Bechuanland
Mining Exchange
Geo Wynd Ram
Lord Salibery
Primrose Syceeh
John Redmond
Healy
Blake
Dillon
Mancheser
Lord Salisbury
Paul Storm Patallii
Milt
Wilfel
Joseph Hermrney Gildt
Cazes
Cates
Chyldren
Augusta
Mayney
Bng
Wil Foo
K Negre
Alent Aistat
Georgie: Pissenger
Harlem
Grostol
Avanta
Tesi Sem
Lonien
Britten
Rong
Vryborg
Rile
Wrybane Tawage
Hunter
Mondar
Tacelay
Carrative
Winston Churchill
Sand River
Eland Taagte
Helpmak
Kroonstad
Gitter
Hamilton
Daily Express
French
Eil Spruit
Hamiltonescoate
Clarence Cowan
Canadian Mounted Infantry
Vauphi
Daupmin
Thos Iredale
J. J. Waller
B.C. Erm
Neepawa
T. Dewipsy
Lowe
D. Melutorh
Edinargh, Wey
Norrie
Union
Hank of Scotland
Mira
Ddige Cox Thas
Tankruptcy
Referee Bow
Clindill
New York
Inwa
Cox
Gremwe
Chaudiere
Booth
Oregon Street
E. B. Edy Go
Atorehouse
Wyoming
Barrtte i
Wington
Charles Leduc
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!