Wepener siege relief and Boer retreat in April reports
War dispatches from Umnenvfontein and Mafeteng detail the relief of Colonel Dalgety, Boer forces retreating northeast along the Ladybrand road after sustained fighting with 22 casualties reported over several days. Lord Roberts notes Dewet's Corp occupied without opposition at 9:30 am, with further despatches describing Hamilton driving the enemy from Terael's Poort and advances toward Babe Nebu as Boers retreat to farms.
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Dalgety
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Rundle
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French
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Aliwal
Wepene
Ibeen
Padvices
Bloemfontein
Pretoria
Lord Rosslyn
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Dewet’ Rundle
Eae
Roberts
Nebu
Hamilton Thaba
Daily Telegraph
Lish
Premier Diartin Speech At Fort Steele Banquet
Premier Joseph Martin spoke for three hours to a large audience at Fort Steele and Cranbrook on April 26. He devoted his remarks to attacking William Fernie, the probable Liberal candidate for Fernie. The reception followed a banquet that night before Mr. Martin left for Cranbrook the following morning.
Explosion at Pretoria Government Arsenal Wrecks Plant
A furious explosion tore through the Tegt works used by the government arsenal in Pretoria last night. Walls collapsed and debris filled the neighborhood as screams echoed in the streets. Ten workers were killed and 62 injured, including manager Herr Grunberg. The plant employed about 200 people, mostly French and Italian. critical machinery survived. Red Cross ambulances assisted the injured and scene investigators sought a cause, which remains unknown.
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Pretoria
Tegt
Herr- Grunberg
Strathcona’s Horse Officer Dies of Blood Poisoning
A cable from Col Steele received by the militia department reports the death by blood poisoning of Hammill of Strathcona’s Horse. He died at Okpe Town.
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Ottawa
Steele
Militia Department
Hammill
Strathcona
Okpe Town
Good News From Mafeking Despatch Reports Baden-Powell Morale
London reports from Lord Roberts dated April 25 give good news from Baden-Powell up to April 1 with McLaren described as much better and all wounded doing well. The Boers captured several native women attempting to escape Mafeking but were turned back after being stripped and sjamboked.
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London
War Office
Lord Roberts
French forces enter Denetsdorp and shell Boer position
General French entered the town with no cavalry brigades and found the Boers holding him. They shelled the position and the Boers retreated. Cavalry moved around the Boers above the town where General Rundie is held. Reports say about 6000 Boers passed east to avoid French attack.
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Denetsdorp
French
Rundie
Loyal Farewell at Dublin as Royal Party Heads North
Dublin reports a loyal farewell as Queen Victoria and Princesses Christine and Henry of Battenberg departed the Vice Regal lodge by noon bound for Angland. Crowds gathered at every vantage point along the route to King's Bridge station for the royal sendoff.
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Dublin
Dominion Parliament adjourns over Ottawa fire and railway bill
The Ottawa session adjourned until Tuesday due to a major fire and power outages affecting business. Dr. Borden ordered call up of militia as disruption from the plant destruction interfered with proceedings. the railway bill was defeated in committee 29 to 66.
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Ottawa
Borden
MM. S& ON
Boers retreat under pressure as British advance tightens grip
London reports the Boers retreating before British pressure with General Rundle and Lord Roberts pursuing. Wepener’s relief and the siege of the Lonel position draw attention as Brabant and Hart move to trap Boer forces near Ladybrand. Cattle and horses suffer during bombardment while the garrison nears exhaustion awaiting fresh support.
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London
Anril
Brabant
Hart
Ladybrand
Punishment Fire at Cana dians Prisoner Richter
An incomplete report notes a protest or clash near Richter's Cairn by Leeuwkop where Canadian forces fired on a group after a White flag incident. It states Richter was captured and held as a prisoner amid the punitive action.
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Eisemfontein
Richter
Leeuw’ Kop
Questioning Minister on Canadian dead list and ammunition lag
In April 26 parliamentary proceedings discuss insurance on Canadians in South Africa and a call for a correct dead list. Dr. Borden agreed to investigate alleged ammunition shortages at Welland. Budget items included Porto Rico fish duty and an American grain inspection bill. Yukon citizens’ representation in parliament noted. Mr Kourassa refused to attend public accounts committee. Agricultural committee faced commotion as Conservatives balked at continuing Preston and Pedley examinations until department reports.
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Ssir
Charlés ‘Tupper
South Africa
Dr. Borden
Welland
Porto Rico
Yukon
Kourassa
W. T. Preston
F. Pedley
Pedhey
Calgary Bishopric Endowment Fund Appeal Urges Support
A letter to The Times from Bishop Pinkhan urges readers to back the Calgary Bishopric Endowment, noting £10,000 raised of £12,000 minimum, and detailing a diocese area of about 100,000 square miles with 24 clergy and a need for at least six more while mission work and education among Indians thrive. The author seeks funds before returning to Rupert's Land by May and winding up duties in Saskatchewan.
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London
England
Times
The
Rupert's
Canada
Calgary
Rupert's Land
Wales
Saskatchewan
Bear fighting in Italy thrills king and court
A Philadelphia Times correspondent reports that bear fighting has become Italy’s new national sport. Prince Molfetta trained a young bear to fight his own master, with bouts conducted under rules akin to prize ring combat. The spectacle blends savagery and civilization, drawing parallels with ancient Rome and suggests a rising public appetite for danger in modern sports.
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Philadelphia Times
Musfetta
Philadelphia
Beeng
Molfetta
Marquis of Queensberry
Rome
Molfitta
Spain
Cuba
Mexico
Rena
Marietta
Efe
James
Fragmented Guidance On Quotations And Grammatical Choices
Instructions emphasize exact phrasing preferences and proper pronoun use. The text critiques common errors in sentence structure punctuation and word choice, urging precise substitutions and avoidance of awkward forms.
Imperial Bank of Gahabe Head Office Toronto Headed
Imperial Bank of Gahabe advertises capital details, directors, and branch reach across Canada and beyond. It notes deposits of one dollar and up, various debentures and letters of credit, with the Revelstoke branch run by R. B. Hearn.
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H. 8. Howland
T.r.merritt
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Wiliam Ramsay
Robert Jaffray
Hugh Ryan
T Sutherland
Stayner
Elias Rodgers
D. R. Wilkie
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Nelson
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Ingersoll
Listowel
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Quebec
Montreal
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Kingdom
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China
Japan
Tralia
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Hudson's Bay Co
Yukon
R. B. Hearn
Revelstake
Revelstoke Herald Promotes Subscriptions in Ad Claim
An advertisement from Revelstoke Herald promotes itself as the area’s most-read paper with the lowest advertising rates. It urges readers to try the publication and join the local audience in Revelstoke British Columbia.
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North Kootenay
Revelstoke
Heral Revelstoke
B.C
Rev Elstoke Station Loan Rates
Reading fragments show a note on money and loan rates at Rev Elstoke Station. Unclear specifics due to garbled OCR but indicates financial terms and rate references.
Revelstoke Church Services Announced by Rev J Thompson
Harvey and McCarter solicitors for Imperial Bank of Canada note funds to loan at eight percent. Revelstoke Methodist Church schedule lists preaching at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Class meeting after morning service. Sabbath school and Bible class at 2:30. Weekly prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:30. Public invited. seats free. Rev J Thurston Thompson, Pastor.
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Imperial Bank of Canada Company
Molsons Bank
First
Revelstoke Station
B.C
Revelstoke
Thompson
Church Service Schedule and Clergy Listings
The notice lists St Peter's Anglican services including Holy Eucharist at 7 and 11, first Sunday sermon, Sunday school at 2:30, and evensong at 7:30 led by E C Paget D D. A Presbyterian church section notes services at Wan and 7 with a prayer meeting Wednesdays. Catholic church states first and third Sundays at 10:30 with Rev Father Thayer. various minister names and hours included.
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E.C. Paget
D.D
Mie
Father Thayer
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