Sir Charles Tupper Ends Political Career
From Montreal and Toronto reports Sir Charles Tupper retires from active politics after a long career. He travels to British Columbia to address Conservative campaigns in Yale Cariboo and Burrard, declining interviews. Election returns show Liberal leads and Conservative gains across several Ontario Quebec and Maritime districts with Laurier remaining in Quebec and debates over Yale Cariboo continue.
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MacArthur Plans Comprehensive Philippine Campaign
A Washington despatch reports a thorough campaign against the Tagal rebellion. General MacArthur prepared the plan last month. the War Department approved it with no changes. The strategy calls for broad naval cooperation with warships and small gun boats, flotillas, and flagship leadership by Admiral Remey aboard the Brooklyn. Admiral Kemp and General MacArthur coordinate from Cavite with operations off Manila.
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Skirmishes in Pretoria Area as Boer positions shift
Reports from Pretoria dated November 8 describe only light clashes as Boers withdraw westward. Generals Clements and French push movements, clearing the Rustenburg road and detaining captured officers and men in the former bird cage used by Boers.
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Boers Say Rains Make Region Unfit for Man
The Boers describe the area as fit only for cattle after recent rains. Colonel Edwards now leads the western district police, covering Johannesburg Pretoria Krugersdorp and Rustenburg, as second in command of the Transvaal police.
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High Offices in England Apparent Appointments
The Queen approved a series of ministerial reshuffles in London on November 9. Walter Long becomes professor of the local Government Board, Gerald Balfour moves to president of the Board of Trade, T. Richie advances to Home Secretary, George Wyndham shifts to Chief Secretary for Ireland, Lord Cranborne becomes Under Secretary at the Foreign Office, John Broderick moves to War Secretary, Joseph Austen Chamberlain named financial Secretary to the Treasury, Lord Stanley to Treasury post, and Arnold Foster named Parliamentary Secretary of the Admiralty.
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Admiralty
Murdered in Leavenworth A 20 year old strangled
Pearl Forbes was found dead in a ravine near her Leavenworth home. The throat showed strangulation marks and a violent struggle was evident. She had visited her married sister nearby the day before and was last seen at 6 pm leaving her Forbes residence. No clue to the killer. strong public anger feared lynching if caught soon.
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Italy Reacts to McKinley Victory in Imperialist Era
Rome reports McKinley’s reelection seen as favorable to European interests though not a threat. Some papers note his personal sympathy toward Italy, while others urge an end to imperialism. Avanti praises the outcome for socialism and progress.
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British Victory Near Bothaville With Boer Losses
Heavy fighting since November 6 at Bothaville ends in Boer defeat. Boers suffer 23 killed 30 wounded and 199 taken prisoner. Seven Boer guns captured. British casualties include three officers and four men killed.
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Victoria Cross Award for Midshipman Basil J. D. Guy
The Victoria Cross is awarded to Midshipman Basil J. D. Guy of the Barfloyd battleship flagship for his heroism at Tien Tsin on July 13. Guy joined the navy on July 15, 1808. The Lord's Day Alliance convention reports Ontario maritime boards recommending unified provincial literature to promote Alliance aims across the Dominion.
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Basil J. D. Guy
China Station
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Guy
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Maritime Province
Fatal Explosion In Buck Mountain Mine Kills Three
A terrifiying blast at Buck Mountain Colliery near Mahoney City in Pottsville pa today killed three men who were working in the mine.
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Empress of Japan Sets Sail Tomorrow from Victoria
In Victoria British Columbia on November 9 a special report notes the R M S Empress of Japan is scheduled to sail tomorrow. The brief item provides essential transit details and confirms the vessel’s departure plans.
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Duke of Fife Set to Sail for Orient After Repairs
The U. S. liner Duke of Fife and the other vessel involved in the eastward voyage are to resume their trips to the Orient tomorrow. Repair work on both ships is expected to finish in time for a departure tomorrow night.
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Orient
McKinley Laurier push anew Canada settlement drive
Washington reports officials expect another bid to settle disputes with Canada after McKinley and Laurier retain power. Talks may urge Canada to take the initial step, with Alaska boundary finalization and recprocity plans to ease trade. Navy officials seek agreement on Great Lakes fleet size and a planned gunboat project waits on Bush Bagot terms.
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Herald
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Wilfrid Laurier
Canada
Tay
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Great Lakes
Congress
Lakes
Board of Construction
Bonded Queen Bess property joins Silverite claims near London
The Queen Bess Proprietary Company bonds six adjacent Silverite claims about two miles from London. First bond payment made earlier this week. E R Woakes reports tunnelling opened up the Silverite group and good showings on this silver lead property on the same ridge as Payne mine. Owners named J Cory John Fraser and A C Allen of London. The Department of Finance at Victoria issues a notice to mine owners to immediately declare active production and provide manager addresses under the Assessment Act. Noncompliance risks penalties.
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McKenzie Granted Bail In Some Contempt Cases
Alexander McKenzie, receiver of Cape Nome mining properties, appeared in the circuit court of appeals on contempt charges. Bail was set at 500 in unrepealed cases while he remains in marshal custody pending a Supreme Court appeal. Robert Chippes case stayed due to Supreme Court action.
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Appraisers Named for Scott McDonald Estate in Nelson
Spokane news lists Thomas Argyle John A Finch and J L Montgomery as appraisers for Scott McDonald estate valued at 484450 21 with real estate 26500 mining stock 19910 promissory notes 8925 Bank of Montreal Nelson deposit 317968 26 and Spokane Exchange National Bank 146 95 Madrid papers condemn McKinley re election and lament imperial gains in Philippines warnings of danger to weak nations.
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Germany buys Count Zeppelin airship for war use
Geneva dispatch reports the German Government purchased Count Zeppelin's airship for military purposes at a high price and will move it to Berlin for further experiments. The Kaiser influenced the purchase as part of his interest in the invention.
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Ottawa invited to send reps and troops for Australia inauguration
Canada asked to dispatch representatives and a troop contingent for the inaugurations of the new Commonwealth in Australia next spring. Nebraska returns show McKinley ahead by over 6 000, with the Republican ticket likely to win by 1 500 to 2 000. J E Halton to give a painting exhibition at the Opera House smoker, showing the surrender of Cronje.
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French Protectorate Sparks Clash Over Chinese Troops
A Tien Tsin dispatch reports Italian detachments returning to Pekin intercepted Chinese battalions near Kun An Hsien, who surrendered without resistance. Paris notes French protests at Italians and Germans attacking Chinese near Pao Ting fu under French protection. Biloxi fires devastate 75 homes as Prince of Wales turns 50 amid city celebrations.
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Four Beheaded in Pao Ting Yu Executions Reported
Four leading officials including Ting Yan acting viceroy of Ye Chi Li and General Rusi Hang were executed on November 5 under Allied tribunal sentence. Reports of the Empress Dowager's death circulate but lack verification.
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Turkish Intolerance Bars Conference in Scutari
Constantinople dispatch reports Turkish authorities forbade Pere Hyacinthe Loyson from holding a conference at the American Girls' College in Scutari. The ban came after a crowd had gathered ready to attend the event.
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