Demonstrations in London Praise Queen's Ireland Visit
London editorials hail yesterday's unprecedented demonstrations and the Queen's tactful Irish visit. The Times lauds royal greetings and enduring popular loyalty, while Daily News calls the event an improvisation surpassing the diamond jubilee. All papers commend Mr Redmond's conduct in parliament.
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Ireland
John Redmond
House of Commons
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The
Daily News
Daily Telegraph
Delcasse Promises Action Over Bordeaux Disturbances
Paris reports Foreign Minister Delcasse wrote to British Ambassador Sir Edmund Munson expressing regret over the Bordeaux disturbances on Wednesday and pledging measures to punish offenders and prevent a repeat incident.
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Paris
M. Delcasse
Edmund J. Munson
Bordeaux
Senate panel backs Hay-Pauncefote treaty with Clayton-Bulwer pact
Reported from Washington March 9 by Emanal Treay the senate committee on foreign relations agreed to report the Hay-Pauncefote treaty and add the Clayton-Bulwer treaty to grant authority for U S defense of the canal when constructed.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Recruiting 125 for first Canadian contingent in South Africa
Montreal March 9 recruits 125 officers and men to replace fallen or wounded members of the first Canadian contingent in South Africa. Recruiting stations are limited to Eastern Canada and no difficulty is expected in filling the ranks.
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Mar
South Africa
Canada
Mackenzie and Manns Rail Line to Pacific Port
Montreal reports Mackenzie and Mann have secured finances for a transcontinental line ending at Port Simpson British Columbia. The Edmondton Yukon and Pacific railway will run from South Edmonton through Yellowhead Pass to the Pacific Ocean. Completion of a large road portion is expected this season amid Edmonton area value and BC prospects.
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Mackepizit’ & Mann
British Columbia
Edmonton, Yukon & Pacific Railway
South Edmonton
Yellowhead
Port’ Simpson
Transcontinental railway eyed as new link opens
The proposed route will connect with existing lines and future segments to form a continuous railway. Prospects for rich resources and farming areas grow as the line progresses toward a continental scale.
Canadian Captain Mason Wounded at Paardeberg in Shoulder
Mason, the Canadian captain wounded at Paardeberg, reports his wound is in the left shoulder with bones only slightly injured. He hopes to rejoin his regiment in a fortnight.
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Toronto
Maison
Paardeberg
Laval Students Refuse to Join Strathcona Horse Protest
Laval students reject involvement in a demonstration to the Strathcona Horse despite efforts by Mayor Prefontaine and McGill University Principal Peterson to unite the groups.
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Montreal
Prefontaine
Peterson
McGill University
Laval
Boy Patriot Restrained Near Toronto
Fourteen year old Joseph Welch of Clinton Ontario set to join Strathcona's Horse as a bugler in Montreal was stopped by authorities near Toronto and sent home at his parents request. He carried a school bag loaded with sandwiches and appeared ready for a lengthy journey.
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Toronto
Joseph Welch
Clinton
Ont
Strathcona
Montreal
Welch
Thorneycroft
British and Boer Forces Clash Near Helpmakaar
Reports from Biggarsburg say twelve thousand British troops threaten the Boer position from Helpmakaar while a British scouting party is believed to have clashed at Washbank on March 8. General Buller moves again as Joubert prepares for siege and Rob ers near Bloemfontein. Mafeking relief rumored within days.
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London
South Africa
Buller
Biggarsburg
Helpmakaar
Washbank
Hunter
Zululand
Transvaal
Vryheid
Utrecht
Biggarsberg
Died at Curling Match in Goderich Ontario
R M Fraser a well known young businessman of Goderich Ont died suddenly while watching a curling match here last evening.
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Ont
R.M. Fraser
Irish Soldier St Patrick Day Aid Questioned in Commons
In London on March 9 Patrick O'Brien nationalist MP for Kilkenny asked if the government will grant a shilling to each Irish soldier to celebrate St Patrick's day by drowning the shamrock.
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London
House of Commons
Patrick O'Brien
Kilkenny
St. Patrick's Day
Yukon Murder Link Traced to Arrested Suspect
Authorities connect the Clayson and Relfe Yukon murder case to the arrested man. Crime scene clues include human blood and paper money found in the sled.
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Clayson
Relfe
Yukon
Landslide disrupts Canadian Pacific line near Donald
A major slide on the main C P R line near Donald carried away a long stretch of track and blocked traffic for days. Through traffic is diverted via Nelson House while repairs proceed, affecting local business and travel plans.
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Donald
Nelson
Open Door Agreement Aims to Free Chinese Ports for World Trade
President Wheeler of the University of California recounts Secretary Hay’s negotiations with Great Britain France Russia and Germany to end spheres of influence in China. He says a forthcoming announcement will describe a diplomatic victory involving abolition of tariffs and open ports for world commerce.
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Benjamin the Wheeler
University of California
Monticello Club
Hay
Wheeler
Washington
China
Great Britain
France
Russia
Germany
Lord Beresford
Democrats win Kentucky governor contest ruling in court
A Kentucky circuit court led by Judge Fields sustained the Democrats contention that the legislature is the tribunal for resolving contests for governor and lieutenant governor. Republicans will appeal to the state court of appeals and may seek US Supreme Court review if needed.
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Fields
State Court of Appeals
United States Supreme Court
Reichstag Adopts Meat Bill Passages Without Debate
Berlin March 10 Reichstag approves paragraphs three to seven of the meat bill without debate. The action follows earlier readings as the government advances food policy.
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Berlin
Reichstag
Queen Victoria Declines Italian Visit Amid Anarchist Tensions
London reports say Queen Victoria will stay in her dominions rather than travel to Italy. The Italian government warned it could not assume responsibility for the sovereigns safety due to a strong anarchist movement across Europe. Other powers corroborate Italy’s nerves as the visit date nears.
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Victoria
Italy
England
Europe
Mixed notes on copper wealth war migrations and railway policy
A collage of quick observations notes Montana copper wealth rail tie ups by Union Pacific and Northern Pacific. Aguinaldo absence in South Africa war context and emigration shifts are discussed along with a court action, admiral removal causes, and Boer casualty themes.
Strike on the Highland Reported Near Ainsworth
Alexander Dick returns from Ainsworth with news of a promising strike on the Highland owned by Carter of Spokane and Scott McDonald. A long tunnel and cross cuts expose ore bodies. activity expected this summer. Taylor Air Compressor Co has set up a 500 horse power unit on Coffey creek to supply air to nearby mines this year.
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Ainsworth
Highland
Mr. Carter
Spokane
Scott McDonald
Payne
Taylor Air Compressor Company
Coffey Creek
Riches Tale Outdoes Nome Stories From Siberian Coast Find
Two Nome arrivals boast of a purported richest northern gold strike about 100 miles from Nome and vast fields opposite Nome on the Siberian coast.
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Victoria
Nome
North
Siberian
Canal schemes proliferate despite railroad competition
The article notes many canal projects remain active including plans to link the Ottawa river with Georgian Bay, connect Lake Erie to the Ohio river, and link Puget Sound with Gray's Harbor, alongside the proposed Nicaragua canal.
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Georgian Bay
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Ohio River
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British Advance on Bloemfontein Surges in March
London reports Lord Roberts near Bloemfontein after a rapid march. Boers resist and Gatacre advances from Bethulie as shells and casualties mount. Dispatches note the white flag abuse and explosive bullets found on Cronje’s lager amid ongoing operations and rumors of Mafeking relief.
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Laager
Ghastly War Scenes From Spion Kop Letter
A London report quotes a private letter from a young medical officer at Spion Kop detailing the ghastly war realities. He describes red cross flags provoking Boer fire, mass wounded and dead passing through his hands, and shells causing horrific injuries amid the hot sun and brutal combat.
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