The Parisian in Grave Danger
Halifax reports Allan Line steamer Parisian under threat in a midnight harbor incident. A snow storm and high winds delayed harbor entry, leaving the vessel broken down off Sambro. Rescue efforts moved the ship toward safety as conditions worsened. A man known as Parnell reportedly escaped in a priest disguise after shaving his beard.
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Halifax
N. S
Allan Line
Campertown
Parisian
Sambro
Ketch
Sambi
Eind
Parnell
Canadians Applauded by Royal Party in London
London December 4. Canadians marching with Colonel Otter were greeted with intense enthusiasm as crowds cheered along the streets. The Prince of Wales and Prince and Princess of Wales addressed the regiment at Park Barracks. The Prince praised Canadian service in the South Africa War and recalled visits to Canada. The Manchester Guardian notes Victoria may confer a dukedom on Lord Roberts with a parliamentary vote of £100,000.
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London
Prince and Princess
Wales
Duke
York
Duke of Cambridge
Wolseley
Otter
Park’barracks
Prince
South Africa
England
Canada
Manchester Guardian Today
Queen Vic‘toria
Portsmouth
Britain
Empire
Mounted troops clash with DeWet forces near Bethulie Sunday
London dispatch reports General Knox mounted troops engaged through Sunday with part of General DeWet's force north of Bethulie in South Africa. Boers were headed off and retired in a northerly direction. Also Cape Town reports seven men arrested at Johannesburg for a plot to assassinate Lord Roberts will be deported due to insufficient evidence for trial.
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London
Kitchener
Africa
Sof
Knox
DeWet
Bethulie
Lord Roberts
Cape. Town
Johannesburg
Canadian Brantford lads win Victoria Cross etc
Brantford boy Captain J S Kingston writes the Expositor that Reginald Howell of Brantford earned Humane Society medal and is recommended for the Victoria Cross for bravery at Tugela river. Howell saved a comrade and swam a river ferry to capture it. General Buller and Lord Roberts thanked the young Canadian. Parliament soldiers arrive in Portsmouth from South Africa greeted by a city that praises imperial patriotism. Howell’s mother lives in Paris Ontario.
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Brantford
Expositor
Imperial Light Horse
Reginald Howell
African Light Horse
Tugela
Howell
Humane Society
General Buller
Lord Roberts
Paris
Ont
De Wet Seen as Parnell by Irish Peasantry and Europe
An extraordinary London report states that Irish peasants and many Europeans believe De Wet is actually Charles Stewart Parnell. The tale claims the coffin purportedly connected to De Wet fuels this rumor and spreads across Ireland and the continent.
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London
Ireland
Snd
Emerald Isle
de Wet
Charles Stewart
Parnell
To Be CANADIAN SOLDIERS Honored With a Monument
In Brantford a large meeting of the officers of the Dufferin Rifles endorsed a public memorial for Brantford and Brant County soldiers who served in the South Africa conflict. The event honors Lieutenant Osborne of Brantford and Sergeant Builder, a lieutenant in the local battalion, who fell at the front.
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Brantford
Dufferin Rifles
Brant
South Affrica
Osborne
Outbreaks Expected as Peace Talks Near End
Dispatches from Mose London report renewed anti foreign outbreaks loom as peace negotiations near failure. In Pekin diplomats say a joint note to Chinese plenipotentiaries has been received, with envoys cautious yet doubtful of a satisfactory outcome. Prince Ching Li Hung Chang urge patience while noting foreign troops in Chi Province complicate terms. Missionaries protest leniency amid siege reactions.
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Pekin
Dac
Prince,Ching
Li Hung Chang
China
Chi
Mercier Demands Rapid Naval Mobilization in Senate
Paris reports General Mercier caused a sensation in the senate during a debate on the naval bill by warning England could be invaded and urging mobilization plans and rapid embarkation methods for an expeditionary corps. The president ruled the proposals out of order and the senate adjourned.
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Paris
Mercier
Senate
England
Influenza Panic Strikes Manchester Amid Recorded Deaths
An influenza epidemic has intensified panic in Manchester with rising deaths reported. Local authorities urge calm and emphasize vaccination and hygiene measures as hospitals contend with patient surges.
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Manchester
Dec
Massive Boiler Blast Kills Four In Chicago Powerhouse
An explosion in the Chicago and Northwestern railroad powerhouse killed four men and a boy instantly and injured sixteen others critically. The blast blew workers through the roof and hurled boiler fragments along the tracks, wrecking the building and shocking nearby trains. Winnipeg voters nominate a slate of mayors and aldermen in quiet municipal ballots with Ward by Ward results listed.
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Chicago
Chicago & Northwestern
Irish Times reports giant London newspaper trust formed
The Irish Times states a large London trust has been formed to control multiple weeklies and city morning and evening papers. It will have five million pounds in capital and plans to begin operations next year.
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Dublin
Irish Times
London
Recount Declares McKinnon Liberal Victory Seven Votes Apart
In East Queens New Brunswick the recount ended with Judge Macdonald declaring McKinnon the Liberal winner by seven votes. Sixty four ballots were disallowed after the deputy returning officer misnumbered ballots and then partially erased numbers. An appeal to the Supreme Court is expected for full review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlottetown
Queens
Macdonald
Supreme Court
Japan's turn next at Paris exposition and 1902 plans
On the Teutonic arrival Keisuke Niowa a Japanese commissioner to the Paris exposition said Japan plans an international exposition in 1902 and will visit Buffalo to inspect exhibition buildings. Winnipeg report notes Hon R H Roblin and Hon Robt Rogers returning from St Paul with no disclosure on railway matters amid rumors with J J Hill.
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New York
Keisuke Niowa
Buffalo
Japan
Winnipeg
R. H. Roblin
Robt. Rogers
St. Paul
Roblin
Free Press
South Jin
J. J. Hill
The
Great Northern
Four Buildings Burned in Bowmanille Arson Spree
Incendiaries damaged four structures in Bowmanille yesterday including the Porter foundry and a furniture factory. One arrest was made at 2:30 last night and more are expected as investigation continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowmanille
Porter Foundry
Kipling to Sail for South Africa for Health
Rudyard Kipling will sail for Cape Town on Saturday to stay several months in South Africa for health reasons. Sir Charles and Lady Tupper travel from Vancouver to Winnipeg on December 5 and plan to remain through the Christmas season before heading east.
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Tm . South
Iafenar
Cape Town
South ‘Africa
London
Rudyard Kipling
Vancouver
Sir Charles
Tupper
Winnipeg
Vesuvius in eruption and world news brief
The report describes Vesuvius eruption drawing tourists to Naples with crowds watching the event. It notes a Royal visit to Albany barracks by the Prince and Princess of Wales and other royals. It also mentions Chinese troops, German companies, French relief, and U.S. Congress topics from President McKinley’s message.
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Naples
Winnipeg
Albany
Wales
Cully
Pao Ting Pu
Troo
McKinley
Ten Car Loads of Turkeys Shipped from London to English Markets
London Ont December 4 J King shipped ten car loads of choice turkeys for the English Christmas markets. The shipment will contain 40 000 birds and 6 000 pullets from the largest brood. This combined shipment is by far the greatest in its line that ever went out of London.
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London
Ont
Laurier Banquet in Halifax Sparks Liberal Enthusiasm
Halifax reports strong Liberal interest in the December banquet for Laurier in Nova Scotia. Ten cabinet ministers will accompany the Ottawa premier, with efforts underway to secure Premier Ross's attendance as Nova Scotia liberals line up to greet the Liberal chieftain.
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Halifax
Nova Scotia
Ottawa
Ross
Thve
Provincea Anada
Death of Oscar Wilde Reflections on His Life
An editorial tribute discusses Oscar Wilde's death and legacy, noting his brilliant intellect, Oxford education, and early works. It cautions about shaping young minds by early influences and cites Shakespeare on seizing life’s opportunities.
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Magdalen College, Oxford
Varsity
Newdigate
Oxonians
Wilde
Hiy
Funeral of Sir Arthur Sullivan at St Pauls Cathedral
The remains of Sir Arthur Sullivan were interred Thursday at St Pauls Cathedral London with royal command marked by the Chapel Royal service. The funeral featured Chopin Funeral March played by Sir George Martin and a later hymn sung by mourners, with Handel Dead March in the background and the Savoy chorus giving the final tribute to the composer.
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St. Paul's Cathedral
London
Eng
Chapel Royal
St.‘ James
Sir Arthur
Chopin
George.Martin
Sullivan
Antioch
Handel
Paia
Savoy
Bert Ve Sullivan
Tony
Weirtfelt
Mve Ug
Paul's
Settled with Fists in Vancouver Liberal Row
A Vancouver Liberal clash escalates as Frank Burnett reports a letter writer threatening action. Early next morning R G Field Johnston confronts Burnett in his office, leading to a scuffle with office staff pulling Johnston away.
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Vancouver
Liberal
Frank Burnett
Liberal’ ‘Association
Hinya
Polit
Dingyat
Burnett
R. G. Field
Johnstoi
Burnematt
Johnston
Association
Trial of Horse Thieves Ends in Three-Year Manitoba Sentence
A Manitoba court found the accused guilty of horse stealing after a trial where witnesses from Montana and local police testified to possession and ownership of the animals. The judge sentenced the prisoner to three years in Manitoba penitentiary, noting the defendant’s claim of ignorance of the thefts and stating he acted for others.
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Ronlean
Mdmonton
Scott
Asimian
Jenge
A. Young
McCrea
Jaj. Swinnerton
M.C. Meleen
Garrow
A. Dixon
Jac. Kipp
Pelgan
Montana
Macleod
Pocha
Harris
North ‘West Mounted — Police
Mackenzie
Crown
J Strong
Gruilty
Manitoba
Itm
British Commons Opens with New Members Sworn In
London December 5 The House of Commons began by swearing in new members. In the Lords the Lord Chancellor announced receipt of certificates showing the Duke of Manchester and Baron Sudeley had been adjudicated bankrupts, barring them from sitting.
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London
House of Commons
House of
Lords
Duke of Manchester
Baron Sudeley
Americanizing Them Twenty Two Hundred Filipino Oath
In Vigan on Sunday the American cause gained ground as about two thousand natives crowded the church to take the oath of allegiance to the United States. The oath was administered by a priest, with most participants already having surrendered. General Young spoke and priests offered exhortations during the ceremony.
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Manila
Vigan
United States
Young
Riot at Bessemer Coal & Coke works shocks Latrobe
A riot erupted at the Bessemer Coal and Coke plant in Latrobe, injuring three deputy sheriffs and filling the borough jail with strikers. Superintendent R. My Martin and E. P. Dayton faced threats as clashes escalated and arrests followed with $5000 bail posted.
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Latrobe
Bessemer’ Coal & Coke Company
Martin
Imperial penny postage extends to South Africa territory
Ottawa reports the Imperial government extended the penny postage rate to the newly acquired British territory in South Africa formerly the Orange Free State and the South African Republic. Letters from Canada to this territory now cost a penny.
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Ottawa
Ont
Imperial
South Africa
Orange, Free State
South African Republic
Canada
Telegraph Construction wins Vancouver to New Zealand cable contract
The government accepts Telegraph Construction Company bid for a Vancouver to New Zealand cable via Finning Island and Fiji Islands. Work to be completed in 1902 at a cost of £1,795,000.
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London
The
Telegraph Construction Company
Vancouver
New Zealand
Finning Island
Fiji Islands
Ottawa editor Arthur Weir takes his own life
A sad case from Ottawa Ont reports Arthur Weir, night editor of the Citizen, killed himself at his home with a revolver. He called his wife to his bedroom before shooting himself in her presence. The previous night he wrote a poem titled Farewell and sealed it into a trunk.
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Ottawa
Arthur. Weir
Imperial Bank of Ganada Capital and Branch Network
Imperial Bank of Ganada announces capital authorization and paid up figures, listing directors including H Howland and T R Merritt, with branch locations across Canada from Brandon to Saint John and Ontario centers. The bank offers savings, debentures, drafts and letters of credit, with gold purchases and a note on special receipts redeemable at Hudson's Bay Company posts in Yukon and northern districts.
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Canada
United Tates
Europe
Japan
Australia
New Zealand
Hudson's Bay Co
Yukon
Northern
Diatricta
HEARN
Moenpsi Revelatoke
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Will
Kruger
William
Mose
Tien Tain
Standard
Winnipes
Horace Wilson
J. A. Roxs
John Arbuthnot
Chaffey
J. R. Spear
John Russel
Daniel Smith
James G. Latimer
R. R. Sutherland
Robt
Snook
J. G. Harvey
R.A. Bonnar
John Wallace
Duncan Stuckur
D. BD. Wood
Benjamin Nicholson
J. W. Cockburn
Joseph Carman
D. W. Bole
Poppam W.ld
J. J. Roberston
D. M. Horn
James . Scroggie
Wm. Moffat
H.wintan
John Appleton
John Archibald
J. A. McKerebar
T. J. White
Robt. Underwood
J.H. Dulmadge
Bowmanville
Charles Tupper
Vesuvius
Oscar Wilde
Sir Arthur Sullivan
Molsons Bank
Montreal
Pala
Ww. Morson Macrohnson
Ewina
Rawsay
SaMuel
Froegy
Ulway Archibald
J.P. Cuaigore
H. Markland
James Exxiter
J. D
Molson
J. D. Sibbald
Travis
PR. Burns & CO
Stag
Thomson's Landing
Lake City
Commons
Pennsylvania
Imperial Bank OF
Ganada
Foronato, A
Howland
T.r.merritt
St. Catherines
Ramsay
Robert
Jaffray Hugh Ryan
T -Sutherland
Stayner
Elliss
Savings Bank Department
AMD Sco Line
Revelstoke
Kootenay Landing
Dunmore Junction
Boston
Toronto
Rip
Bor
T. A. Bradshaw
W. F. Anderson
E. P. Coyle
T. Pla
Aglpla
Nelson, B. G
Vantony
Albert Stone
Prog
Samson
Drayman
Gordon Revelstoke
R. Howson & Co, Wackeesuife Ave
Stetall Danlere Ty Enratyees
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