Mafeking relief doubtful as Boer press claims split plans
War news from London reports Lord Roberts advancing toward the Transvaal while Mafeking seems near relief, with General Buller pushing toward Newcastle and Kellman forces feuding near Kronstadt. Despatches note Boer fighters under Botha and Delarey staging holds, an evacuation plan for Kronstadt, and rumors of government shifting to Lydenburg amid mounting casualties and native resistance.
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Wsgigement
Morning Post
Stuart
Boors Ab Kralpan
Tondon
Buller
Natal
Lieburghert
Lord Roberts
Val Rive
Jord Bow
Hoppstad
Lord Tohurt
Xreenstad
Iinter
Christiania
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Inller
Paris
Runile
Clocolan
Picksburg
Basutaland
Weksburg
Bethlehem
Dannhauser
Aittle
Dundes
Newcastle
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Mannhausee
Secoad
Wall
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Gleioo2
London
Lorenzo’ Marquez
Blos
Kriger
Baden- Powell
Rhitehener
Colwun
Bionday
England
War‘office
Anhien
War Office
Liebesiegers
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Pretoria
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Rhenegtor
Spruit
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Hkeronstad
Barton
Methuen
Vail
Kekewich
Toop
Hunter
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Durbay
Lorenzo
Forte
Steyn
Sandriver
Lorenzo Marquez
Kronstad
Stannard
Johannesbur
Mven
Potit
Pretorit
Aland
Lydenburg
Times
Lorenzo Marquez Whiely
Transvaal
Naads
Mafeking Relief Rumors Sweep British News
May 18 report from Leidon says Lord Roberts with a large army near Kronstadt and General Buller’s forces cross the Diggarsberg range. Rumors say relief for Mafeking is at hand though no official confirmation. Parliament debates timing as Wyndham notes relief could arrive in two to five days.
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Lorenzo ‘Marugez
England
House of Commons
War’ Office
George Wyndham
Total British Affected in South Africa Report
A fragmented wartime note records counts of totals for British people affected in South Africa. It lists hurt missing killed and invalids with a total figure cited as 2,808, reflecting the human cost and impacts on service members and civilians. The fragment preserves names of categories and the overall total without precise dates or locations.
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South Africa
Canadian Artillery May Take Part in Relief of Mafeking
The Canadian artillery contingent of the Rhodesian forces is reported to have reached Bulawayo on May 2. The distance from Bulawayo to Mafeking is 490 miles. With the railway open, Canadians may yet take part in the relief operation at Mafeking under Colonel Plumer.
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London
Bulawayo
Mafeking
Plumer
Mafekinz
Welland Canal Atrocity Linked to New York Clan Group
Provincial Detective Murray, returning from New York, obtained proof that three men connected to the Welland canal case were members of the Napper Tandy club. The Napper Tandy club, a Clan na Gael group, organized the affair with all three as participants.
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Toronto
Murray
Police Recruits Bring Diphtheria to Barracks
Regina May 17 reports recruits to the N. WM. B. have brought diphtheria infecting the police barracks near here. The hospital is full and other buildings are used as close wards. Most of the force is camped on the prairie away from the reeks. the barracks are quarantined. If you catch a cold, seek care and eat an onion.
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Regina
N. WM. B
Railway Act debate and provincial election talk in Ottawa
May 17 Ottawa notes report Blair moving to amend the railway act with provisions empowering the Privy Council to approve railway routes and limit townsite speculation. Debates cover rail and street railway oversight, and provincial West Huron Brockville election questions resume. Senate adjourns to June 6.
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West Muro
Brockville
Russell
Pritchet
Visa
Ottawa
Blair
Railway Committee
Claus
Privy Vorist
West Huron
Br Sckville
D. G. Fraser
WieClury
Davin
Cowan
Foster
Richardson
Wilfrid Laurier
Senate
Juno
Corbett Indicates Run for Congress in Twelfth District
New York May 17 James J Corbett states a serious intention to seek a congressman seat in the Twelfth district. Friends of the pugilist urge his nomination and pledge to mobilize a stirring majority for his Washington bid.
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New York
James J. Corbett
Congress
Washington
Madge and Harold Find Love After Ortonville Ordeals
On a cold rainy November night in Ortonville Madge Keith endures loneliness after her father’s death. Harold Deming, long absent, returns to reveal a near fatal accident and his renewed devotion. In a quiet spring garden they confess their love as Aunt Ellen witnesses a new pair formed. The brief notes say a train race section follows with a puzzling travel claim about Bern to Prague.
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Ortenville
Madge Keith
Madge
Marold
Deming
Celil
Ellen
Harold
Jilin
Roane
Ann
Ellis
Min
Harold Deming
Aunt Ellen
Jatis
Ortonville
Debentures Sold Amid Regional Credit Notes Across North Lands
Debentures including Trovinlal Muntelpat and others were purchased with credits across Canada and international markets. Gold purchases accompany new receipts to be counted at Hudson’s Bay posts in Yukon and Northland districts. Records show ALBO ORAL under Revelaine Ri f r as manager.
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Trovinlal
Muntelpat
Dratta
Ettora
Polute
Canada
United Kineton
United States
Europe
India
Ching Jayny Avetrada
New Zealand
Hudson’s Bay Co
Yukon
Morthorn
Albo Oral
Revelainke Ri
Barristées Solleitors for Imperial Bank of Canada
Solleitors for Imperial Bank of Canada Company fund to loan at per cent. Offices Malsons Bank Block First Street Revelstoke Suition 5 C.
Methodist Church Tevelstoke Preaching Schedule
The Tevelstoke Methodist Church opens with morning service at 1 a.m. and evening at 7:30 p.m. A Cliva meeting follows the morning service. Sunday school and Bible study are held weekly. A public meeting invites clergy and parishioners, with holy Eucharist at 11 a.m. and an 2:80 Sunday school session. Holy Baptism is after Sunday school at 3:15 p.m. Pastor BE C Paget presides.
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Methodist Church
Tevelstoke
Cliva
Revs
Thompson
Elgat
Ar — Chlichena’ Co
Anii
BE. C. Paget
D.D
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