Pretoria Defended Amid Conflicting Reports Of War Council
London dispatches reveal conflicting signals as British forces tighten on Pretoria. Reports say the capital may be defended, while others claim surrender or ongoing counter moves. War council members including Louis Botha and Delary are cited as shaping plans amid panic and regional troop movements across the Transvaal and Orange River areas.
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London
Pretoria
Lord Roberts
Johannesburg
Lorenzo Marquez
Kruger
Louis Botha
Delary
Lorenso Marquez
War Council
Great Britain
Kroger
Friesland
Ficksburg
Seneoul
Heilbron
Lindley
Rundle
Bedulphorg
South Africa
Roberts
Orange River
President Steyn
Surrender Denied as British Patrol Captured near Senekal
A force of 20 men was surrounded and captured after a parley with a truce delegation led by Lieutenant Bowker. The Boers seized the entire party, stripped them of dress, and sent them to Vreden. some escaped while others were recaptured.
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Maseru
Basutoland
Brabant
Rundle
Fitchsburg
Lee
Bering
Count Gleichen
Bowker
Senekal
Vreden
Dominion Carnival Dayglund Subscription Notice
Those wishing to subscribe to the Dominion Carnival Dayglund are urged to pay from fifty cents upward depending on purse size at local banks or newspaper offices tomorrow.
Fatal Feud Rocks San Augustine Court House
Three prominent men died in a shooting at the San Augustine Court House. Felix Roberts, Sid Roberts, and Sheriff Noel Roberts were killed amid a feud that has already claimed Sheriff George Wall and Eugene Wall’s death of Benjamin Brooks. Telegrams urged Governor Sayers to mobilize militia as friends of the dead rush to the scene from Nacogdoches.
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San Augustine
Tex
Court House
Felix Roberts
Galveston News
Sid Roberts
Noel Roberts
George Wall
Curd Boerse
Walls
Eugene Wall
Benjamin Brooks
Nacogdoches
Sayers
Nome transport to Alaska voyage departs from Seattle
Washington July 4. General Randall reports to the War Department from Seattle that the transport Rosecrans left for Cape Nome, Alaska with companies A and K of the 7th Infantry, nine hospital corps members, and an acting assistant surgeon. The force totals five officers and 273 enlisted men. Minion Day Carnival fund invites 50 cent donations or more based on purse size.
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Washington
Jone
Randall
Department of Alaska
War Department
Seattle
Rosecrans
Cape Nome
Alaska
Wounded listed from May 20 in front line
Ottawa dispatch reports Colonel Otter in Johannesburg dated June 4 identifying several wounded soldiers by number and unit including Daviee Robinson Jordan Hill Haydon Richardson and an unidentified Evans. He cites the battalion’s effective strength at the front as 450 across ranks.
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Ottawa
Aylmer
Otter
Johannesburg
J. FE. Daviee
R.C. D
J. B. Robinson
J. Jordan
Embezzlement Case Surrender Warrant Sent to British Embassy
Secretary of State Hay issued a warrant for the surrender to Canadian officials of Count Lautrec to face embezzlement charges in Montreal. The action followed a long deferment at counsel's request, with the warrant directed to the British Embassy for extradition.
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Washington
Count Lautrec
Hay
Montreal
Opposition candidates hold meeting amid plague precautions in Victoria
In Victoria British Columbia the opposition candidates hosted a successful theatre gathering led by W W Melnnes and others amid rising feverish talk of Ottawa resignations. Officials warn of Chinese arrivals from San Francisco undergoing fourteen day quarantine to curb bubonic plague fears.
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Victoria
B. C
BE. Y. Bodwel
Fred Peters
C. H H. Lugrin
Northfield
W. W. B. Melnnes
Ottawa
Watt
Higgins
Williams Head
Dominion
San Francisco
Provincial Board of Health
Fagan
Winnipeg interview features city paper morning report
A Winnipeg city paper this morning carried an interview with a local figure, outlining insights and viewpoints on current issues affecting the community. The interview highlights aims, challenges, and potential policy implications for residents.
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Winnipeg
Politigs Address Nelson Audience After Replies
Hon. Smith Gurtis speaks to a Nelson audience in response to remarks from Hon. Ralph Smith and Mr. Hawthorn Walt. The exchange centers on local policy and governance as the leaders address concerns raised by residents and officials.
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Ralph Smith
Hawthorn
Desirable Candidate Dr Hall Favored In Nelson Riding
An audience at the Nelson Opera House applauded varying responses as Mr Curtis labeled Dr Hall the most desirable candidate among three, while urging votes against Mr Houston and Mr Fletcher. Curtis aimed to refute opponents and outline coalition risks, noting Hall’s pledge to support government if Martin holds nineteen votes. Kaslo Kaslo Miners Union endorses no candidate for provincial Parliament at this time.
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Phippen
License Holder's — Association
Hudson Bay Company
Macdonald
Smith Curtis
Nelson Opera House
Curtis
Mr. Houston
Fletcher
Houston
Dr. Hall
Nelson
Joseph Martin
Martin
Ralph Smith
Hawthornwaite
Kootenays
Hall
W. A. Galliler
Charles Hillyer
Hillyer
Mr. Hillyer
Kaslo
Jane
Kaslo Miner’s Union
Day Carnival Fund Subscriptions Open Tomorrow
Citizens are urged to support free individual action in the upcoming election by contributing to the Da 'iwinion Day Carnival fund. Subscriptions from 50 cents and up are welcome at local banks or newspaper offices tomorrow, according to each purse.
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Bor
Dominion Day carnival to surpass all in interior BC
The General Carnival Committee led by A H Buchanan and others met at Bank of Montreal to plan Nelson’s Dominion Day celebrations. They target a $3,500 fund, with $3,000 appropriated, and include a Winnipeg Vancouver Victoria four oared race, land attractions, and an evening water carnival with fireworks. Sub-committee plans and fundraising through 50 cent subscriptions began in local banks and Tribune offices.
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A. H., Buchanan
F. W. Peters
J. J. Malone
W. F. Teetzel
Grange V. Holt
Houston
General Carnival Committee
Bank of Montreal
Nelson
British Columbia
Beaton
Winnipeg
Holt
Troup
Spokane
Rossland
Poinia
Crow's Nest
Tribune
Miner
Silverton Triumphs In Slocan League Opener
Kaslo and Silverton opened the Slocan league schedule with a tense afternoon game. Silverton edged Kaslo 1 0 in a hard fought match as the referee drew mixed reviews from players and spectators.
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Kaslo
Silverton
Open golf championship draw announced at St Andrews
London June 4 The draw for the open golf championship occurred this morning at St Andrew's. The first day's play on June 6 should furnish an unique exposition of golf as Henry M Vardon the open champion and Harold Hilton the amateur champion have been drawn together. Fifty four competitors have entered.
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Toronto
Ont
Old St. Andrews Church
Dr. Milligan
Lord Aberdeen
Lord
Lady Minto
Parliament Building
Ottawa
Union Station
Harry P. Littleford
London
Dale
Windsor
Jas. Fitzgibbon
George de Battenburg
St. Andrew's
Henry Mvardon
Harold Hilton
Desperate Pirates Rob British Yang Steamer Kutwo
In Shanghai on June 4, a number of desperadoes disguised as passengers raided the British Yang Steamer Kutwo. They committed wholesale robberies and terrified the passengers who were unable to resist. The thieves fled with their booty.
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Shanghai
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