Boers Refuse to Accept Chamberlain Note Defiant Reply
The South African crisis deepens as Boer leaders reject a British note from Chamberlain, repudiating suzerainty and denying equality of Dutch and English in official affairs. London papers dispute terms while the Cape Town and Pretoria scenes anticipate further steps. Pillsbury dies of heart disease in Minneapolis.
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Chamberlain
Chamber
Jared
Morning Post
Transvaal
The
Daily Mail
Provident Kroger
South Africa
Daily Chronicle
Fair Langage
Kroger
Pretoria Corn Post
Sinots
Decene
Eaal
Cape Town
McKinley
Great Britain
Alfred Milner
Snp
Mer Majesty
Orange
Odent
Cruise In Hudson's Bay Expedition Returns
An exploring party led by Mr Low returns from fifteen months in Hudson Bay. They chart ice conditions, rivers, fisheries potential, and mineral finds along Great Whale river and Hudson Strait. Winter darkness limited work, but inland exploration yielded promising metals for full report.
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Bas
Hudsons Bay
Mr Low
Ottawa
Atlantic Coast
Hudson Straits
Casters
Low
Mr. Low
Hadeon Bay
Great Whale River
Eron Bowers
Gloomy forecast as Kruger rejects Chamberlain terms
The article reports high level tension over terms for a Transvaal settlement. Kruger is said to reject Chamberlain's demands while Britain ponders arbitration. Press and editorials warn that a continued stalemate could push toward war and diplomatic deadlock.
First Military Train Leaves Halifax for Pacific Mission
Halifax reports the first military train departs at 4 pm with a contingent for Esquamanit, BC, transporting officers and equipment en route to the Pacific region. The voyage follows earlier adjustments to movements and aims at reinforcing northern operations.
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Halifas
Halifax
Esquamanit
Pope and Americanism in English Catholic Debate
London reports from Rome discuss the Pope and Americanism. The Rome correspondent notes the conflict centers on Roman Catholic infallibility and dogma versus the Anglo-Saxon temperament and independence. The issue, tied to Hecker’s name, weighs on English observers.
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London
Simes
Rome
Hecker
Fragmentary 2M Frontier Plan Hints at Military Action
A garbled telegraphic excerpt mentions a plan concentrating on the frontier with reference to 2M men and timing soon. It nods to Corahius and YapI C, with scattered place names and operational tones, implying preparations or intent rather than a fully stated action.
Shamrock Threatened as Ulster Barge Menaces Yacht
In a dramatic North Atlantic incident the Shamrock narrowly escaped destruction when a large barge Ulster drifted into the wind's path during a 75 mile per hour gale. Erin crew towed the Shamrock to safety as Sir Thomas Lipton watched anxiously and designer Fife avoided witnessing the wreck. Paris reports also note Dreyfus pardon talks awaiting Sept. 14 decree amid cabinet discussions. A separate fire in Portage, Ontario caused minor damage but quick response kept spread minimal. An aerolite near Seomore, Ohio weighed over 50 pounds, breaking into pieces with a thunderous roar.
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New York
Thomas Lipton
Fife
Shamrock
Xin
Shaaro
Thomas Lipton Win
Lyce
Silent Boer leaders stir hopes and doubts in Transvaal plea
Pretoria reports indicate President Stein’s silence read as favoring peace with Britain while Kruger’s camp wavers between conciliation and opposition. Dispatches from Johannesburg and newspapers describe Boer factions pressuring Pretoria to accept Chamberlain's terms, with market optimism shadowed by public pessimism.
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Louiom
Daily Chronicle
3Gba Gece
Iiish
Kroger
Pretoria
Times Sage
Times
M. Delcasse
Transvaal
Arozer
Mr Chamberlain
Daily Telegraph
Volksraad
Great Britain
Kruger
Johannesburg
the Times
Orange Free State
Stein
Rand
Shell Accident and Floods Hit Europe and Canada
A junkyard worker named Redmond was injured when a shell exploded during breaking up old iron. In Germany and Austria floods cause widespread damage, inundating parts of Zwickau and Austria’s tributaries. St Kitts reports a hurricane scare with 200 homeless. Ottawa gains 4000 extra feet at the Paris Exhibition, requiring a nearby building to house Canada’s exhibit. Various small notices from Winnipeg and Champton conclude the roundup.
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Halifax
Redmond
Kedad
Stenck
Germany
Austria
Berlin
Zwickau
Aeeward Island
Tucums
B.W.L
St. Kitts
Anguilla
St. Maron
Ottawa
Manitoba Wheat Prices And Local Market Rates
A Manitoba market page lists wheat prices for No 1 hard at 1.70, Fort William Hungarian patent at 1.70, and Lake of the Woods patent at 1.70, with various bakers’ and millfeed figures. Ground feed ranges 22 to 24 per ton, oats 22 to 24.50, and barley around 22 to 24.50. Butter, eggs, vegetables, wool, hides, and poultry prices are provided, along with meats and farm goods. The report notes a Sept 1 price decay on certain lines and records an accident: Mrs Hugh Winter of Apps Mills was struck by a train while walking near the tracks.
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Manitoba
Northwest Railway
Tani Haz
Prosine
Seneca i
Poona
Man Struck By Trolley In Street Crossing
A man was struck by a trolley car while crossing a street on Wednesday evening during his return from work. He suffered unspecified injuries and was reported in serious condition with bystanders aiding until medical help arrived.
Venezuelan Revolution Amid Steamer Arrival and Naval Move
The report notes a Venezuelan upheaval with the steamer Philadelphia bringing pews and a restructuring of the government. It cites the man known as the carpentent leader with ten men and mentions censorship of cable and mail. President Andrade reportedly bought a Spanish gunboat and a clash occurred on August 22 near Barquisimeto as two thousand government troops were captured.
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Philia
Vene
Andrade
Baracisimeto
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Galt
Greman
Sportenan
Cornwall
George Jens Jiffe
Konamore
Uirey's Chek
Counay
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Zon
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Stave
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Keats
Krager
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Wintch
Butt
Kiu
Gard
Daily News
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Regin
Bander
Kroger Haggles
Crawfordsville
Ind
Dennis
Montreal
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Meta, Ej den Bo Oe Caer
Wales
Thatta Tor
Paris
Pt —le Matin
Dreyfus
le Figaro
Arnare
Drestus
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Fossilis
Portage
St Cass
Royal Market
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Royal Electrics
Republic
Tiffin
Ohio
Seamore
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LE Vamis
Ae & Eee
Steie
MAN ST
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Poneion Money
Camptom
Mersin
Winnipeg
Fort William
Prentford
Hugh Winte
Apps Mills
Lily Hort
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