Trial of Tony Soccomorman on suspected arson begins
The supreme court opening hearing in Rossland heard Crown attorney A. J. Macdonald present the case against Tony Soccomorman charged with attempted arson. Officer Raymer testified to the night of April 29 30 detailing the fire scene including oil soaked material found under the building and escape attempts observed from across the street.
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Tony Soccomorman
Supreme Court
Justice Drake
A. J. Macdonald
Raymer
Excelsior
First Avenue
the International
R. M. McDonald
Nelson
Rossland
Mr. Macdonald
Mr. Raymer
Murchison & McDonald's
Paulson Bros
Chief Ingram
Mr. Smith
Collins
R. M. Macdonald
Fred William Smith
Alpha Delayed by Ice Off Dutch Harbor Report
The Hero from Dutch Harbor says the Alpha lay off the ice for 20 days then could not proceed and returned to Dutch Harbor to coal before again setting out. The report also notes the loss of the small mail steamer and the wreck of the Eliza Anderson at Dutch Harbor.
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Victoria
Hero
Dutch Harbor
Alpha
Eliza Anderson
Mafeking
Eloff
Staat
Ymir Mine Owner Declares 15 Percent Dividend
The London & British Columbia Gold Fields, owner of the Ymir mine, announced a 15 percent dividend.
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London
British Columbia
Ymir
Mafeking Relieved as British Forces Push Fronts
London dispatches report Mafeking relieved on May 17 after a joint northern and southern advance. Lord Roberts notes operations around Mafeking Heilbron Kroonstad and Natal with Belauding raids by Boers and British responses. Baden-Powell to be promoted. Mahon leads relief force.
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London
War Office
Lord Roberts
Honings Spruit
Baden-Powell
Mafeking
Snyman
Pietermaritzburg
Natal
Laing
Nek
Buller
Transvaal
Kroonstad
Rundle
Trommel
Eloff
Staat
Malappo
Alfred Milner
South Africa
Joseph Chamberlain
Barton
Col. Mahon
Col
T. B. Mahon
Dongola
Nile
Kitchener
Free State
Queen Victoria as national symbol of unity and loyalty
The piece praises Queen Victoria as the embodiment of British unity and stability, noting that despite reduced sovereign power, she commands greater affection and veneration. It argues the Empire’s ideals are upheld by her personal character and legacy, and mournful but hopeful for her long reign to continue.
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Victoria
United States
France
Imperial Unity Demonstration Plans for Dominion Day
Toronto May 19 Representatives of St George s St Andrew s and other national societies seek to arrange a large imperial unity demonstration on Dominion Day with Sir Wilfrid Laurier as the chief speaker.
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Toronto
St. George’s
St. Andrew’s
Sir Wilfrid Laurier
Mutiny on Navarro Ends in Deaths and Executions
News from Tacoma reports a brutal mutiny aboard the brigantine Navarro sailing from Soursoman to Manila. Captain Acosta and Mrs Acosta were killed by the boatswain and his acolyte who led the crew in the slaughter. The mutiny halted near Mindoro. several crew members were later imprisoned, with the boatswain and principal conspirator beheaded.
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Tacoma
Wash
Neiy
Navarro
Soursoman
Philippine
Manila
Acosta
Royal Engineers for Esquimalt aboard Tunisian steamer
The Tunisian, carrying the Royal Engineers for Esquimalt, British Columbia, passed Father Point inward at about 15 minutes before midnight. The steamer is expected to reach Esquimalt by tomorrow morning.
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Montreal
Royal Engineers
Esquimalt
B. C
Father Point
Tomortof
Czar Abolishes Exile to Siberia for Colonists
The czar ends exile to Siberia and aims to settle and develop the region. He notes convicts will not undertake this and may hinder colonists from guilt in moving there.
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Siberia
Imperial Privy Council Reform Proposed by Chamberlain
In Parliament the first practical step toward colonial representation is proposed by Mé Chamberlain. The plan would appoint a representative from Canada Australia South Africa and India as members of the privy council for seven years with life peerage and to act as lords of appeal.
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Mé Chamberlain
Canada
Australia
South Africa
India
Privy Council
Job printing of every description executed with neatness
Office advertises complete printing services with careful work and prompt delivery for all types of jobs.
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Bellet
Associated Press
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Crow's Nest Pass Ocal
Deer Trail
Deer Park
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Princess Maud Rambler-Deee Rathi Len Atenter
St. Tiina Consolidated
Tamarac Iy Trail Creek Hid
Treas
Kenneth Teoy An
Washington
Trail Creek
William K. Esling
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