Armistice casualty figures and Kimberley reports
Casualty lists show 12,884 total with 2,819 added in two weeks. Scots regiments lost about 4,000 men and Irish regiments 2,000, followed by the Gloucesters and Northumbers. Colonials include 181 Royal Canadians and 26 Victoria Mounted. breakdown shows 1,995 killed, 6,833 wounded, 8,175 missing, 880 due to disease. Kimberley reports Col. Pearman advances and guarding Barkley to Longland's Windsorton and Klip Dam amid Boer rumors, with ongoing food shortages. Belfast sees street clashes after rumors of Ladysmith relief.
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London
Royal Canadians
Victoria Mounted
Kimberley
Col. Pearman
Maxim
Barkley
Longland
Windsorton
Klip Dam
Diamond — Field
Belmont shelling and pursuit ends with Boer surrender
Belmont forces continued a cautious advance encountering heavy bush that allowed some Boers to escape bareback. A Maxims limber toppled but was quickly repaired with rawhide straps. By 8 p.m. a white flag signaled surrender as sixteen Boers were killed or wounded and three Queenslanders killed with five wounded in brush fire.
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Ryan
Moyie Passengers Thank The Miner for Help
The Moyie crew and passengers thank The Miner for assistance during their two week confinement. Health Officer LaBau will issue certificates tomorrow night permitting freedom, with releases expected around midnight Friday. A letter from aboard dated February 28, 1900 expresses gratitude for the help received.
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Moyie
LaBau
Miner
Dr San den Electric Belt for Men Promises Worldwide Use
The Dr San den Electric Belt with attachment for men promises a pleasant sensation from controlled current. Users adjust the belt at night and remove it in the morning. Benefits reportedly appear in back weakness within hours, with full strength recovery in 60 to 90 days. Over 6,000 cures claimed in 1895. free consultation and a book offer via mail.
Wholesale Houses in Nelson and Area Do Busy Trade
Local suppliers listed include AERATED AND MINES THORPE CO and NELS M. GRA, waters and syrups, mineral waters and sodas. J. EVANS & G and MACDONALD & CO feature wholesale liquors, grains, flour, and miners gear. Several firms advertise hardware, meats, fruit products, and mining supplies with Edmonton and Calgary connections.
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Thorpe, & CO
Cedar Street
Evon Springs
Backman & Ker Milling Go, Limited
Front Street
Nelson
Edmonton
Victoria
New Westminster
Calgary
Edmon MacDonald & CO
Cornes
Josephine
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Belfast
Ladysmith
Martin
Dr. Sanden
M. Sanden
Main Street
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Nelson, B
P. O
Hoover Street
St. Leon Hot Springs
J. Evans & G Heat
Merclan
Frese and Salt Meats
P, Buirs$ & CO
Bkaker Street
Whole
Veetka Mro
SOIY
Waukee
Turner, Beeton & Co
Enron
Josephine Streets
Pabst Brewing Co
Calgary Brewing Co
Ljudson’s Bay CO
Wholesai
Orne
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