British Disaster Reports From South Africa and Canada
The Daily Express cites rumors of a Boer attack on General Clements camp at Barberton with many British officers taken prisoner, later denied. Lord Kitchener notes a fierce Nooitgedacht fight as Clements retreated. casualties include four British officers and multiple others. A London cable says Col Steele of Strathcona's Horse may return to Canada after delivering the unit home, with departure date undecided.
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London
The
Daily Express
Clements
Barberton
Northumberland Fualliers
Lord Kitchener
Nooitgedacht
de la Rey
Pretoria
Novoitgedacht
Beyers
Boera
Magslienburgh Hill
Northumberland Fusiliers
Hekpoort
Legge
Huscars
Captaina ‘MacBean
Murdoch
Atkins
Johannesburg
Krugersdorp
French
Nooltgedacht
Toronto
Lord Strathcona
Cape Town
Steele
Strathcona
Baden Powell
South Africa
Canada
Returning Troops Sent Home After Cape Town Triumph
Militia department cables that Canadian contingents sail from Cape Town aboard Rosslyn Castle. Col Otter and officers arrange reception and payoffs at depots while Sir Alfred Milner informs Lord Minto of the ceremonial triumph.
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Militia Department
Champlain
Otter
Niajor
Pingult
Halifax
Alfred. Milner
Minto
Cape Town
Rosslyn Castle
Lord Roberts Proclamations on Farm Burnings
London dispatch reports 41 proclamations issued by Lord Roberts addressing fighting discipline. The latest, dated November 18, limits farm burnings to treachery, raids, or punishments, requires removal of cattle and supplies, and forbids burning solely due to a farmer’s absence.
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London
Lord Roberta
Ofhcers
Magnificent Send Off for Canadian Regiment at Liverpool
The Lake Champlain steamer sailed from Liverpool for Halifax with members of the Canadian regiment aboard. Thousands at the landing stage cheered as bands played Soldiers of the Queen and The Maple Leaf. Lord Mayor and Bishop of Liverpool attended. Colonel Otter spoke amid cheers, marking a fitting close to Liverpool’s spectacular demonstrations.
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Liverpool
Lake Champlain
Halifax
Liverpol Ua
Otter
Canadian Casualties From Enteric Fever in South Africa
Ottawa reports Private Dunsmore of the Canadian Mounted Rifles died of enteric fever at Pretoria. Private Dandy of Strathcona’s Horse from Medora Manitoba is dangerously ill at Potchefstroom. Cable from Cape Town notes Dandy died December 11 and Dunsmore died December 10. Dandy, 34, a former farmer, enlisted at Prince Albert. birthplace Hawkebury Ontario.
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Dunsmore
Pretoria
Dandy
Ottawa
Canadian: Mounted Rifles
Potchefstroom
Medora
Manitoba
Ai Squadron
R. C
Department’ of Militia
Cape Town
Strathcona
London
War Office
R.2.c
Prince, Albert
Hawkebury
Ont
Jos. Dandy
Czar and Kruger Reported Meeting in Hague
Despatch from St. Petersburg to the Journal says the Czar, moved by appeals from pro Boer church factions and Grand Duke Vladimir, has agreed to receive Kruger in The Hague. Associates of the ex-president express delight at the expected audience.
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Kruger
Boys Frozen After Blizzard Journey Near Elkhorn
Two youths aged 11 and 15 left home for Assiniboine Valley six miles away in a blizzard. The younger boy grew cold and walked, later freezing his feet. His brother sheltered him with Tobes until daylight, then they were found near Mrs Caldwell's. the weather was extremely cold and a blizzard blew from morning.
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Elkhorn
Det
Jas. Jones
Roebank
Assiniboine Valley
Severe California Storm Tops San Francisco
A historic storm hit San Francisco from dawn, bringing furious rain and wind, thunder and lightning. The gale toppled houses and fences, damaged pipes, and struck a large gas and electric storage tank, injuring one person in an explosion.
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San Francisco
San Francisco Gas ‘and Electric Company
Damages Case Opens at Assizes Over Death in CPR Service
The case Savage versus the CPR opened yesterday before Chief Justice Meredith. The plaintiff seeks $10,000 damages for the death of her husband while in defendant's employ. The jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff after three hours and a half deliberation.
China's Terms in Open Letter of Demands
Tien Tsen reports credible Chinese sources say Emperor Kwang Lu may accept ten stipulations from the powers. They include a 700 million tael indemnity over 60 years, a Pekin monument to Baron Von Kettler, an Imperial prince’s apology in Berlin, foreign troops to secure Taku to Pekin, Boxer officer punishments, exam bans for districts with anti foreign outrages, abolition of the Tsung Li Yamen, constant access for foreign envoys to the Emperor, abolition of arms imports into Cheil province, and destruction of land and sea forts between Shanghai Twan Taku and Pekin.
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Taku
Pekin
Tsung Li
Yamen
Chiel
Shanghai
Twan, Taku
Davies amendment okays Hay Pauncefote Treaty defense clause
The U S Senate adopted the Davies amendment to the Hay Pauncefote treaty by 65 to 17, allowing necessary defense measures for the proposed Isthmian canal. After voting, Senator Lodge moved adjournment and a conference of seven senators planned future steps, amid tensions over further Republican amendments and possible administration push to reject rather than ratify with the amendment.
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Washington
Senate
United States
Davia
Lodge
Jeane
London Lloyds pressure spurs Canadian plan for Atlantic service
Ottawa reports a tender from Lider-Dempster Steamship to the Canadian government for a fast Atlantic service. A royal commission may be formed to study a Canadian Lloyds option to counter British insurance rate discrimination on St Lawrence steamers. Hon. R. R. Dobell arrives in London to press the matter before the Chamber of Commerce. The North Fork Lardeau deal with H. Carter, Lew Thompson, and F. W. Tiffin for C. W. McCrossan bonds totals 37000 with staged payments.
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Ottawa
London Cable
Lider-Dempster ‘Steamship
Lloyds
St.: Lawrence
R. R.dobell
London
London Chamber of Commerce
Lardeau
H. Carter
Lew Thompson
F. W.tiffin
Vancouver
C. W. McCrossan
Chatham
Ontario
Fatal boiler explosion halts freight train cars at Cheetowaga
The boiler of a freight train exploded tonight near Cheetowaga causing the engineer W. M. Smith and fireman James Kelly of Buffalo to be killed instantly. In Madison Square Gardens six day bicycle race Elker and Mc Farlane finished first with the Canadian team second.
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Cheetowaga
W. M. Smith
James Kelly
Buffalo
Ini
Madison Square’ Gardens
Elker
McFarlane
Laurier Addresses Liberals at Halifax Banquet
Sir Wilfrid Laurier spoke to more than 500 Liberals in Halifax at the armouries banquet hall. The event, hailed as one of the citys grandest and largest crowds, featured cheering as the premier and four cabinet ministers arrived late due to travel delays.
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Wilifax
Wilfrid Laurier
Wialifax
Maritime Express
Mesers Sitton
Fielding
Tarte
Paterson
Hill denies Erie absorption and transcontinental plan
President James J. Hill of the Great Northern refutes reports that he resigned to organize a continental system linking Erie. He says the idea is nonsensical and that he was reelected president at the road’s October annual meeting with no plan to leave.
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St Paul
James J. Hill
Great Northern
Erie
Hill
Erio
The
Canadian engineers report grand waterfalls in Rockies region
Canadian Field B cites 515 says Pacific engineers returned from an exploring expedition in the Canadian Rockies. They describe a 1300 foot waterfall several glaciers and a standout glacier rivaling the Selkirks. They praise mountain lakes and peaks and say trails could make the area accessible by early spring. A separate item notes the destruction of St James hotel and Quinn Woodlan d store with a 45000 loss.
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Field
Canadian Rockies
Selkirks
iit_ is
Suth
Body Found of Duke of Rutland’s Daughter in England
The body of Catherine Mariners, eldest daughter of the Duke of Rutland, missing since Friday, was found today in a fish pond at Belvoir Castle. The discovery closes a mounting mystery surrounding the young duchess’s disappearance.
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England
London
Catherine Mariners
Duke of Rutland
Belvoir Castle
Liberals Sustain Government in Prince Edward Island
Results from Prince Edward Island elections show the Liberal government retained power. Liberal candidates won in Prince County, Summerside, and Charlottetown, with multi-district majorities and historic Conservative gains narrowing in key districts. Final tallies indicated 21 Liberals and 5 Conservatives.
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Prince Edward Island
Charlottetown
Prince County
Rogers and Gallant
Birch
Boote
McWilliame and Richards
Barclay
McDonald
McNutt and
Arsenault
Summerside
R. -G. McLeod
McNeil
Godkin
Des Roches
Joseph ‘Headands
EB. Reid Warm
Anderasa
McQuarre
Simpeen
Smith
Queena Nebel
Campbell
Queens
Murgahargens
Colleagus
Douglas
Bury
Mellish
Gellamt
Hughes
Wheer
Meth Nawman
Belfast
Murray
Harbor
Georgetown
Sonris
Fort Austin
Commiskey
Palmer
McCourt
McLean
Cardigan
Montreal Lacrosse Group Plans Australia Trip for 7000
Montreal lacrosse enthusiasts aim to send a picked city team to Australia with an estimated cost around 7000. They face hurdles of funding and ensuring the team reflects Canada’s lacrosse standards rather than wealth. The idea proposes inviting Canada’s New Westminster champions to represent the national summer game.
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Montreal
Australia
Canada
Kangarooland
Through the Kootenays Promoters Court Charter Dispute
In Vancouver and Victoria a clash over the Victoria Vancouver and Eastern railway charter unfolds. Mackenzie Mann and McLean Bros contend title remains with them, after a failed resignation offer. Holt and Lukes, agents for Mackenzie and Mann, are in Victoria amid negotiations to salvage the plan.
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Victoria, Vancouver and Eastern Railway
Vancouver
Mesris
Mackenzie
McLean Bros.,' and Associates
McLean, Bros
Messra
Mackenzie’ & Mann
McLean Bros
Mackenzie & “Mann
Buffalo Bill Appearances Spark Fear Among Sioux Cattle
An unusually wild buffalo named Buffalo Dill appeared near Standing Rock Reservation south of Bismarck drawing alarm from Sioux cattle owners. The exact origin is unknown but authorities aim to protect herds and keep others from harming the animal.
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Bismarck
Ni D
Whyte Names McNicoll General Manager in Western Policy Talk
Whyte of Montreal announces McNicoll as general manager to discuss matters connected with the company’s western policy. The statement outlines leadership change and policy focus in western operations.
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S. Western’ Pol’Tcy
Montreal
Whyte
McNicoll
Imperial Bank Of Ganada Imperial Bark Of Ganada Head Office
The document lists capital figures and officers including president T R Merritt and vice presidents, with branch networks across Canada and abroad. It notes deposits policies, debentures, drafts, letters of credit, and gold purchases, plus special receipts redeemable at Hudson's Bay posts.
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Canada
United Kingdom
United States
Europe
India
China
Japan
Suetralia
New Zealand
Hudson’s Bay Co
Yukon
Fragmentary notice hints at timetable rates and local agents
The readable text references rates and timetables and suggests contacting a local agent. Names such as T. A. Bradshaw and others appear as associates or officials, but the fragmentary OCR prevents a clear event or action. The item reads like a public notice or railway rate reference without full details.
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T. A. Bradshaw
Accot
Bertisieke F. Anderson
E. P. Coyle
T. Pla
AGP A
Nelson, B. G
Vamvorves
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