Boers Raid Cape Colony Engage Near Burghersdorp
Cape Town reports two Boer commando incursions into Cape Colony aiming at Craddock and Bethul, with forces clashing 20 miles west of Burghersdorp. Brisk opposition from Cape Rifles and Brabant’s units forced a retreat toward the Orange River. no Boer guns reported.
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London
Cape Colony
Cape Town
Daily Mail
Philipstown
Colesburg
Kimberley
Herezog
Orange River
Odendantstroom
Bethule
Burghersdorp
Craddock
Macdonald
Capetown
Dees
Sevis
Cape Riflés
Brabant
Great Britain
Great Britain Urges Chinese Demands Peking Note
Pekin dispatch reports Britain asks to retain joint note and preamble in the declarations until China meets powers demands. Germany is said to back Britain’s proposal, with most powers expected to approve. News from Pekin notes envoys believe governments will agree.
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London
Great Britain
Satow
Pekin
the Mail
Chi Li
Germany
Thanksgiving Service Deferred as South Africa War Ends
London cables report a general Thanksgiving in St Pauls postponed until after operations in South Africa, with Lord Roberts expected to debark at the Solent and visit Minnedosa. Local results show Mayor Dennison defeating A Fairburn by 18 votes and ward councillors and school trustees elected.
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Londons
St. Paul's Cathedral
Lord Roberts
South’ ‘Africa
owing _ag
South Africa
Lord
Roberts
Solent
Minnedosa
Dennison
A. Fairburn
J. Burgess
McDonald
Thompson
D Taylor
J. Hanna
J. Menzies
J. Patterson
Hanna
Powers Report Objections To Proposed Preamble Alterations
Britain may alter the preamble as Great Britain notes and the note to be signed by three or four days. Russia and Japan have reportedly expressed doubtful support while the United States stance remains unclear. Germany backs the British proposal as pace toward a Chinese plenary settlement.
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Pepe
London
Dac
Great Britain
Daily Mail
Russia
Japa
United States
America
Brandon's New Mayor Wins City Vote in Spurs
Brandon elected mayor A C Frager defeating Hanbury by a small margin 461 to 454 amid a heated campaign. Absence from the city during the race is cited as a major factor for Frager's narrow victory.
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Brandon
A. C.frager
Fraser
Hanbury
Prager T
Rat Portage Death Report From Local Accident
A fatal incident occurred near Seevil with three men aboard a local car. Swede was killed and his body taken to Rat Portage. The other two men survived without injuries. one leaves a wife and family.
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Rat Portage
C. PR West
Seevil
C. Molatroom
Interview details Osman Pasha aims at Kurdistan revolt
London dispatch reports Osman Pasha, Ottoman general and relative of the late Osman Pasha, plans to free Kurdistan and Armenia from Turkish rule. He claims to rally armed populations in Kurdistan and expects to lead up to 100000 troops to challenge the Ottoman empire in a historic struggle.
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London
Osman Pasha
Turkey
Osman ‘Pasha
Plevna
Kurdistan
Armenia
Europe
Ottoman Empire
Moghc Sda Eprere
Returning Troops Delayed by Transport Schedule
Ottawa reports a telegram from the under-secretary Steamship Company stating the Lake Champlain will not reach St John until Monday morning, delaying Colonel Otter’s militia and forcing a brief stay in Halifax. The war Office instructed landing at St John and discharge there, with limited detention for hospitality before debarkation. The Rosslyn Castle with artillery and Mounted Rifles heads to Halifax.
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Ottawa
Dée
Nder-Vempster Steamship Company
Montreal
Otter
St. John
Clamplain
Tlye
Halifax
St.John
Ss.’ John
Homeward bound Ottawa message from Cape Town
Cablegram received by the Governor-General from the general of communications reports the Rosslyn Castle leaving Cape Town on the 13th with Halifax bound forces. It lists officers and men from Canadian dragoons, mounted rifles, artillery, Strathcona's Horse, and nursing staff, plus discharged South African regulars and other officers and units. Names include A Chisholm, R A Berlowe, N Jeffery, N W M P Wes Edmonton, C K Rag evita, Moosomin.
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Ottawa
Cape Town
Rosslyn Castle
Halifax
Canadian Dragoons
Mounted Rifles
Laurie
Strathcona
Osborne
South “African Regular Corps
Otter
Champlain
A. Chisholm
R. A. Berlowe
N. Jeffery
Boers Enter Cape Colony Across Orange River Frontier
A dispatch reports seven hundred Boers crossed from the Orange River Colony into the Cape Colony near Vaal and Welbedacht. The movement signals expansion into the Cape frontier amid ongoing hostilities.
Doctor Performs Leg Bone Operation at St. Paul’s Hospital
Vancouver report states Mr. Jos. Martin underwent a surgical procedure last night for a diseased leg bone at St. Paul’s Hospital. The operation aimed to relieve pain and restore function in the affected limb.
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Vancouver
Jos. Martin Jaill
St. Paul's Hospital
Native question endangers British rule in South Africa
A Globe despatch from Chicago relays Dutch Cape legislator Zietsman warning that the native question now poses the chief danger to British supremacy south of the Zambesi. He cites 6,000,000 black people with martial prowess and a Basutoland chief as a powerful force, urging careful handling to avoid a native rebellion and a split with Parliament.
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Chicago
Hevard
London
Il. FP
Zietsman
Cape Legislative Assembly
Cape Colony
Chamberlain
South Africa
Zambesi
Basutoland
Mar
Mr Chamberlain
Alfred
Milner
Shipwreck of Norwegian bark Glimt near Lizard Rocks
A dramatic despatch reports the Norwegian bark Glimt wrecking on the Stag Rocks near the Lizard after a violent sea. Six crew were lost to the sea while four and the captain clung to wreckage awaiting rescue. Lifeboats from The Lizard and Cadgwith arrived together to save survivors. The captain, brought to Cadgwith, was in precarious condition. four men were landed at the Lizard and six found later by fishermen at Coverack.
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Lizard
Cadewith
Roblin Liberal Conservative Banquet in Morden Draws Large Crowd
The Liberal-Conservative association of Morden hosts Premier Roblin and government members at a well attended banquet. The hall was decked for the occasion, with over 300 guests seated and extra tables repositioned as arrivals continued past opening time. Notables at the President's right included H. J. McDonald and Speaker Hespler. on the left were R. Rogers and D. H. McFadden among others.
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Morden
Roblin
Avery
Canty
Sidon Ot Thaul
Robin
H. J.mcdonald
Hespler
H. Black
Geo. Lawrence
Drowned Old Calgary Banker Among Alpha Wreck Victims
The Vancouver report details the steamer Alpha total wreck off Union Sound after a storm. Captain York and 11 others perished, including Sam Barber former Imperial Bank Calgary manager, and his brother the purser. Twenty six crew saved, 14 Japanese among survivors. Barber had formed Golden Lumber at Golden after leaving banking. The craft had 700 tons of silt and Salmon valued near $20,000.
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Vancouver
Alpha
Japan
Union
B.C
Nanaimo
Sam" Barber
Imperial Bank
Calgary
York
Victoria
Matterson
Dunn
Murray
Sullivan
Crosby
Drowned banker and brother feared lost. Calvary links
Telegram from Mr Morris of the Imperial bank confirms the drowning death of SAM BARBER, former Calgary Imperial Bank manager, and his brother John. Friends recall Barber’s recent shipping success on the Pacific. the Alpha steamer, chartered to carry smoked fish to Japan, sailed from Victoria last week but returned after water in the scuttle. The crew deserted upon return. Gordon was arrested and tried for desertion, claiming the Alpha was foundering and unseaworthy.
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Specter
Victoria
Gordon
Barber
Morris
Imperial Bank
S.B. Barber
Calgary
John
Pacific
Goa
Three Protests Filed Against Election Return in Winnipeg
Three protests were filed yesterday in the court of queens bench against the return of candidates Boyd Roche and Richardson at the late election to Macdonald Marquette and Lisgar. A $1000 deposit was made for each case by Hugh Phillips acting for the petitioners.
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Winnipeg
Queens’ Bench
Messrs Boyd
Roche
Richardson
Macdonald
Roblin to be Banquetted by Morden Electors
The electors of Morden plan a banquet in Winnipeg to honor Manitoba Premier Roblin. Arrangements are made for a large crowd with notable attendees including Colin Campbell and Hon D H Rae, reflecting strong local support ahead of the event.
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Morden
Manitoba
Winnipeg
Dee
Olright
Roblin
Ind
Colin . Campbell
D. H.sm Rae
Ob Srebor Ei
Frightful Tornado Strikes East Amid British Warships
Tornado rips Kowloon and Hong Kong coast as British warships struggle off Kowloon. Empress of India and Telegraph Exchange damaged. many junks and launches driven ashore. Gunboats Dragan, Sandpiper and others lose moorings. Otter saves crew after Sandpiper foundering. Rescue work amid heavy seas and debris, with crew losses reported.
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Kowloon
Hong
Kong
Wievern
Birebrand
Tweed
Sandpiper
Samplper
Hong Kong
Montreal business leader James Robertson dies
Montreal reports the death of James Robertson, president of the Jas Robertson company, after a long illness. He had retired from active leadership but built a vast business empire. The notice notes his international travels and European visit while heading into retirement.
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Montreal
Dominion
James Robertson
Jas
Robertson Company
Imitea
Mr. Robertson
Phad-Leen
Imperial Bank of Canada Heads and Branch Network
The document lists the Imperial Bank of Canada with head office in Toronto and capital stock details. It names directors led by H. B. Howland and T. R. Merritt, and lists numerous branches across Canada including Brandon Calgary Edmonton Vancouver Winnipeg Montreal and Toronto with a savings department and debentures options. It notes special receipts redeemable at Hudson’s Bay posts in the Yukon and North.
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T.r.merritt
Catherines
William Ramasy
Robert Jaffray
Hugh Ryan
Sutherland
Staynerlas
Rodgers D. R. Wilkie
North West
British Columbia
Brandon
Calgary
Edmonton
Golden
Nelson
Portage la Prairia
Prince Albert
Strathcona
Vancouver
Winnipeg
Revelstoke
Ontario
Bissex
Fergus
Galt
Galt,” Rogersoll, Listowel
Niagara Falls
Port Colborne
Rat Portage
Sault Ste. Marie
St. Catherines
St.Thomas
Toronto
Wellan
Woodstock
Hamilton
Quebec
Hudson‘n Bay Co
Yukon
Northern
Hearn
Manezer Revelstrbe Brasch
Fall and Winter Schedule Now Effective for Tourist Cars
Tourist cars run weekly to St Paul on Saturdays, Montreal and Boston on Mondays and Thursdays, with Revelstoke service shifting a day earlier. Fall and winter timetable and rates available from local agents. inquiries directed to T A Bradshaw and associates.
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St. Paul
Montreal
Boston
Toronto
Revelstoke
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