Opposition voices on raid and federation in Transvaal
In Durban and Pretoria on August 11, Dr. Jamesop leader of the Opposition argues the Dec 1896 raid did not justify violence yet aided federation aims. General Botha discusses Unionist plans and self reliance urging Empire support, with education named as a key campaign issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durban
Jamesop
Transvaal
Tahoe
Lucas
Meyer
Yild
Federation of South Africa
Cecil Rhodes
Pretoria
Botha
Ig Gramme
Hein Ter
Ris Bilogiic
Dréig “Redken
Ibie
Aecher Sons
Smoot
Mili
Elere
War Office
South Africa
Premier visit highlights Alberta trip and rail plans
Red Deer hosts a provincial visit with Premier Sifton and Frank Oliver. Dr Stevenson's remarks praise Canadian labor and climate while discussions focus on Hudson Bay Railroad transit links and Alberta Central Railway. Graham and Premier share transportation talks and farm visit details.
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Red Deer
Alta
Stevenson
Sifton
Frank Oliver
P. Graham
Hudson Bay Railroad
Trans Atlantic
Canada Aims to Attract Western Settlers From U S
Winnipeg August 10. A movement organized by colonization experts plans a publicity bureau to inform Eastern U S farmers about Canada. News papers will launch in Western Canada edited by colonists to cite successful American farmers, provide transport cost estimates, and target settlers with at least $2000 to invest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Canada
United States
Dominion
Atlantic Seaboard
Actor Lorain flies across Irish Sea to star aviator status
London August 10 Robert Lorain, the actor, qualified as a star aviator by flying over the Irish Sea from Blackpool to Llandudno, a distance over fifty miles. Earlier exploits include a fall from thirty feet at Pau injuring him and a July Bourneouth to Needles attempt halted by a storm.
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London
Robert Loraine
Irish Sea
Miege
Blackpool
Maghand
Llandudno
North ‘Wales
Doraine
Pau
Bourneouth
Néedlea
Needles
Akilfyl
Real Estate Plans Amid City Arrival
Mr. Lawrence, Sexton arrives in the city from Madistes Serge Cowles and proposes to pursue buying real estate. The notice hints at a new resident engaging in local property interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Lawrence
Sexton
City
Madistes Serge Cowles
Lady Laurier and party pass through city in private car
Lady Laurier and her party in the private car Muslooka passed through the city en route to Bent where Sir Wilfrid will later join them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurier
Tia City
Bent
Wilfrid Avill
Daily News
Deadly Toll From Railroad Trespassing Across America
The Inter-State Commerce Commission data show 105000 deaths and injuries on railways in eleven years due to trespassers using rights of way as shortcuts. In 1907 an average of 15 lives per day lost to self folly, with Pennsylvania Railroad reporting rising deaths until 1907.
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Inter-State Commerce Commission
Pennsylvania Railroad
Europe
United States
Pennsylvania Company
America
Fighting castes and amber recall marred by fear
Fragmented notes allege tensions among groups and fear of integration in American society. The text hints at a fighting caste culture and a public perception that unity or progress remains blocked by hostility and prejudice.
Innevitable End Seen for Samuel After Trial
A fragmented report notes Samuel facing an end after a court case in Wyoming on Monday. The piece hints at a final outcome amid admission of honesty, certificates, and credit concerns, with stock listings and newspaper notices mentioned in passing.
Royal Edinard Sets Atlantic Speed Record Break
Montréal reports the Canadian Northern steamship Royal Edard arrived Quebec at 11 05 am after leaving Bristol Thursday British time. The voyage took five days and twenty hours land to land three days fourteen and a half hours. Fog hindered performance, and she is due in Montreal at 10 20 tonight.
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Montréal
Royal Edrad
Quebec
Bristol
Montreal
Government to invite British Association to visit Australia
Melbourne on August 11 reports the Government decided to invite the British Association to visit Australia in 1913 or 1914. House Representative Fisher moved the second reading of a Bill for a Federal note issue with a 25 percent gold reserve and a total issue of 7,000,000 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Australia
House
Fisher
Directors set plan for upcoming Medicine Agricultural Society fair
The Medicine Agricultural Society directors met to organize the approaching fair on the 17th to 19th. James Rae presided with A J Matthews H W Ireland Dr Hargrave and others. Committees were named for hunger relief alcohol? stands cattle poultry grain and arts while judges were chosen for horses cattle grains bread and crafts. Exhibits listed include two one year old geldings and several other animals with names of exhibitors such as James A Johnston Harvey Taic and others.
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Medicine “ Agricultural Society
Doath
James Rae
Messrs
A. J. Matthews
H. W. Ireland
Dr. Hargrave
W. N. Adslt
EL Pearson
C. 8. Pagle
Jas. Fleming
F. Forster
Middleton
T.yawcett
Mesary. Milne. Pearson
Thataira
Rae and
Hargrave
Department of Agricuture
Ieee
Iobh
John Medjeely
W. H. Brown
Ueberrhelm
H. Brier
Calgary
Harvey Taic
Berkshire Uodr
Widows Claim Stirred Perjury Case Over Land Claim
Mrs Elizabeth Edmondson of Buffalo and Medicine Hat faces a perjury trial after claiming widow status to obtain a homestead in section 34 township 12 range 5 west of the fourth meridian. Buffalo police say her husband may still be alive. Ottawa records show the entry canceled.
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Elizabeth Edmondson
Buffalo
New York
Chiai Regan
Beford
Kealy Yeatenday
John Hagrvey
Noel
Dominion Land
Dominion Land Agent Here, Mrs. Edmondson
Harveys
Mahaffy
Mr. Marvey
Ms. Hegg
Megistrary Kealy
Mrs. Edmondson
Edmondson
Regan
Meiklejohn
Still Another Aviator Gomes a Cropper
Asbury Park New Jersey August 10 aviator Walter Brookins injured while landing his aeroplane to avoid the crowd. The aircraft toppled striking several spectators. Brookins was bruised but injuries not serious.
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Asbury Park
N.J
Walter Brookins
Brookins
Mayor and family escape serious harm in Ontario crash
Lemion Ont August 11 A dangerous attempt ended when a car near the city struck a telegraph pole. The mayor his wife daughter and chauffeur were shaken but not seriously hurt as the vehicle was nearly demolished.
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Lemion
Ont
Here
Market report fragment with unclear figures
The readable parts mention weights and prices in pounds and dollars but lack clear context or complete data. This item appears to be a stray market note with scattered figures like 12, 3%, and 5K, not forming a coherent report or identifiable entities.
Jersey aims at Gallagher after mayoral assault case
New York dispatch notes New Jersey officials intend to press quick Jersey justice against Gallagher with a trial possible on an assault charge carrying up to twenty years if he recovers. If the victim dies, the count would rise to first degree deadly charge. Mayor Gaynor’s condition remains hopeful though anxious observers stay alert.
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New York
New Jersey
Gallagher
Jersey
Nurber
Gaynor
Exhibition Program For County Fair
First day, Wednesday, August 17, receiving entries and placing exhibits till 12. Judging in the department and poultry at 2. Second day, Thursday, August 18, horses, cattle, sheep and swine judged from 10 to 3. Sports begin at 3. Third day, Friday, August 19, animals judged from 10 to completion. Sports after boree judging.
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Liday
Afternoon Meeting With Sir Wilimid Leurier Reception
A local committee hosted an afternoon reception for Sir Wilimid Leurier and extended an invitation to Hon. C. RB. Mitchell. The event, described in telegraphic notes, was to be organized as part of a contingent program later in the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilimid Leurier
C. RB. Mitchell
Engineer Nicholson accused in abduction of 16-year-old May Wallace
Lethbridge reports locomotive engineer George B. Nicholson was arrested in Coutts on charges of abducting May Wallace, 16, after she left her stenographer job for the Great Falls train. Authorities from Canada and the United States debated custody, while Nicholson’s family ties and recent Spokane divorce claim stirred legal questions.
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Lethbridge
George B. Nicholson
Coutts
May Wallace
Fred Butler
Ashmead Street
Pat Egan
Nicholson
Spokane
AR and I
E. T. Broad
Kevin
Sergt. Oliver
Mounted Police
Butler
Wilson
Church
Conybeare
McArth
Henderson
Montana
Nichols
Order of Locomotive , Engineers
R. Andrew Smith
D. H. Bilton
J.P
Egan
Ees Grass
Supreme Lodge of Sons of England Benefit Society Opens
Ottawa August 10 The first session of the Supreme Lodge of the Sons of England Benefit Society opened with Supreme President T A Smith of Chatham presiding. Delegates were welcomed by Comptroller Hinchey in Mayor Hopewell’s absence. Reports showed the lodge’s 1908 finances, with a surplus of $10,489 in business and profits.
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Ottawa
Supreme Lodge of ‘the Sons of England Benefit Society
T. A. Smith
Chatham
Catstroller
Hinchey
Hopewell
Bastwem
J W. Carter
Tesiots
Canon Montreal
Sons of Ha
Toronto
Great Britain
Coolie
General Purposes Committee
Dundonaldy Says Canadian Opinion Shift on Cadet Movement
In Hague on August 11 Lord Dundonaldy reports General Lake agrees with his earlier views on the Cadet movement noting a broad change of opinion in Canada recently on the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hague
Lord Dundonaldy
General Lake
Canada
Canbler's Fate: Arrest and Dynamite Discovery
Ottawa August 11 James King arrested last night found with fire sticks of dynamite in his pocket The constable who arrested him handled the scene gently King was lying on Rideau Street upon discovery by the constable He was brought to Police Court this morning and fined $2 plus costs.
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Ottawa
James King
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Wee
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Atlantic
British Association
Pearson
Matthews
Fleming
Pingle
Ireland
Harpnews
John Spencer
C. 8. Pingle
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Frank Carey
Sansom
Eam
Polis
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