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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 13, 1900
Page
5
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Gen White led a five hour morning fight as Boers pressed close near the small range guns. Buller demonstrated on Colenso while Gen Clery's brigade attacked with no reply. The Suf folk regiment under Gen French was captured. Winnipeg Mounted Rifles depart for Halifax with $40 per man raised locally. Over 400 volunteers join 12 extra battery men. Dominion government assigns two chaplains and four nurses including Miss Richardson of Regina.
The dispatch notes Gen. White’s assumed Ladysmith victory and ammunition concerns. It mentions no casualty list from the Colenso bombardment and unconfirmed Buller Tugela crossing. London plans 25,000 more troops and 72 guns. Germany concedes limited sea searches by Britain.
Thousands witnessed the Winnipeg departure of mounted rifles. Funds for Canadians at the front or en route are growing. Farmers and merchants in the Dominion reap a harvest from war trade with the Imperial government. A formal answer declining the corps was given to British Columbia.
Censored reports indicate a major movement with Gen. Butler summoned to London. Transports chartered include the steamship St. Paul and three Liverpool ships. British casualties from Ladysmith bombardment total 7,213. Transports carrying the second Canadian contingent depart Halifax on the 20th. Mount ed Police squadrons leave Regina for Winnipeg. Brabant's horse asks for 200 Canadian riders amid Gatacre's forces.
Gen Lord Roberts and Gen Lord Kitchener reach the Cape while Buller reports no movement at Frere camp. Ladysmith garrison steady with irregular firing. Boer losses Saturday heavy. Free Staters said to be heavily struck. Britain calls for more troops and stricter ship examinations amid journal critiques. Germany may send two warships to Delagoa Bay. Russia rumored to advance through Persia to Afghanistan. Manitoba Mounted Rifles welcomed at stations toward Ottawa. Sudbury and North Bay residents greet the troops. Montezuma transport concerns rise due fever case. Sinnett named Catholic chaplain. Calgary enlistees noted.
Citizens of Regina gave the western squadron a splendid public send off. The corps may not leave for Halifax until Monday.
This week's Struthers Trophy curling results show teams competing across the rink with notable performances and updated standings. Local clubs reported strong rounds, including decisive wins and tight finishes, highlighting rising players and team strategy.
Snow boosts welcome mood as Brightside town notes the success of a new teacher. Mr. George Leads works for Mr. Jno. Rea while Mr. James Arnott of Silver Creek renews acquaintances in the area last week.
In Silver Creek the Anderson brothers cut wood in the bush while sleighing is poor but the weather is fine. Pedlars are numerous recently. Dr. Hugh McKay from Carberry visited last week. Many locals are sick with influenza. The Presbyterian annual meeting was held at the church on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Dunlop of Neepawa district visited here for two weeks.
Mild spell continues as curlers stay active. Charles Cummings leaves for the east after Christmas in Millwood. Dunc McDugald arrives with a private car and bridge repairers. J Regnwaldson returns from the Rocky Mountains. Rylands, refused by Cape scouts, leaves for the east after selling his farm and belongings, vowing to serve.
Local notes report preparations for the Gill trophy event next week as residents enjoy winter activities. Visitors include Mr. Jacobs and Mr. Waller of Carberry. and townsfolk discuss the Boer war news and social events such as a quiet wedding of Miss F Broadwood and Mr D McGilvray.
Rev J D Dre Russell leads Sabbath School each Sunday with morning worship service at eleven oclock at the Methodist Church. Notices request attendance and participation from the congregation.
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