Alberta Railway and Irrigation sale to Canadian Pacific
Winnipeg reports that at a London meeting the Alberta Railway and Irrigation company directors agreed to sell their entire undertaking to Canadian Pacific for 6 percent on capital stock. J B Dennis of Canadian Pacific outlined future CP operation of the line from Lethbridge to Coutts aiding sugar beet growth in Southern Alberta.
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Winnipeg
Alberta Railway and Irrigation Company
London
Ong
Canadian Pacific Railway
Canadian Pacific
Dennis
Calgary
Alberta
Alberta Mailway and Irrigation Company
Lethvridge
Coutts
Wisconsin Man Found Frozen Near Crooked Rapids
Albert Gressmanti of Radison was found frozen to death near Crooked Rapids nine miles from Couderay Wisconsin. He was twenty seven years old and unmarried. His brother joined the searching party after he failed to reach camp while returning from Radison shopping.
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Couderay
Wis
Albert Gressmanti
Crooked Rapids
Hoosier Cabinet Promises Longevity and Safe Aluminum Top
Advert describes a Hoosier Cabinet made of kiln dried oak with a three-layer construction. It features a pure aluminum extension top for a large work surface suitable for baking, claimed to resist twisting and offer a toxin-free surface for kneading dough.
Hoosier Cabinet Display Attracts Ladies With Free Measuring Cup
The Hoosier Cabinet line is showcased promising value for money in kitchen storage. The ad invites shoppers to visit before purchasing and offers the first one hundred ladies a Hoosier measuring cup. The complete Hoosier line is on display at the store.
Archbishop Ireland Defends Soldier at Washington Birthday Talk
In Peoria on February 23 Archbishop John Ireland of St. Paul defended the soldier as the upholder of law and order against anarchist critiques. He welcomed arbitration but doubted turning all swords into plowshares, urged preparedness, and honored Civil War memories and Peoria volunteers.
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Peoria
Ill
Creve Coeur Club
Washington
John Ireland
St. Paul
Bunker Hill
Saratoga
Rochambeau
Grant
Sherman
Sheridan
United States
Few Minnesota Laws Passed By Legislature By Feb
The Minnesota legislature reports only fourteen enacted laws from 1,035 bills introduced in seven weeks. Real laws number about ten as several are resolutions. House panel rejects Boyle senate bill to raise state treasurer salary from 3500 to 5000. The university deficiency bill seeks 636442 dollars, but Senate Finance cuts equipment items by 10 percent totaling 64840 dollars.
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St. Paul
Minnesota
House Committee On
Senate
Boyle
Senate Committee On Finance
Conferees agree on rivers and harbors bill
Washington reports an agreement on the rivers and harbors bill including Northwestern items such as 250000 for the high power dam project near St Paul and changes in St Paul harbor lines for a new Union station. The bill also enlarges the army engineers corps allowing another officer to serve in the St Paul river district.
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Washington
House
Senate
Mississippi
St. Paul
Union Station
Twin Cities
Corps of Engineers
Army
The
War Department
St. Paul River District
Seattle Women at Polls Spark Political Shakeup
Seattle voters led by women swung a second wave of change in the primary for eighteen Seattle council seats to be decided March 7. They ousted Mayor Hiram C. Gill’s allies, keeping only three Gill-linked candidates by razor margins. Wealthy nominees dominate the list.
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Seattle
Hiram C. Gill
Gill
Cleveland Former Mayor backs Harmon for president
Tom L. Johnson, a former mayor of Cleveland, plans public support for Harmon in the upcoming presidential contest, signaling local backing for the likely candidate.
Johnson Supports Harmon for President in Ohio
Former Mayor Tom L. Johnson will back Harmon for president, praising his stance on direct election of U S senators and adherence to the state Democratic platform. The Cleveland Democratic organization endorses Harmon, signaling a split from Harmon’s opponents and a push by radicals to rally behind him.
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Cleveland
Tom L. Johnson
Bryan Democracy
Ohio
Harmon
Johnson
Cleveland Democratic Organization
United States
Rcd
Yarmon
Canada Declares Loyalty to Britain in Reciprocity Debate
In Ottawa on February 23 the Canadian parliament formally affirmed loyalty to the British Empire in response to fears reciprocity with the United States could lead to annexation. The move, proposed by F. D. Monk of the French Nationalists, was adopted with Sir Wilfrid Laurier's unusual support and passed without dissent.
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Ottawa
Ont
Great Britain
United States
F. D. Monk
Canada
House
Wilfred Laurier
Monk
Northwestern Development league formed for Northwest growth
Helena Montana February 23. A meeting will organize the Northwestern Development league to promote settlement and development across Minnesota North and South Dakota Montana Idaho Washington and Oregon. Governor Norris plans to invite all included states' governors to Helena and extend invitations to commercial clubs and related bodies. The call is expected in a few days.
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Helena
Mont
Great Northwest
Minnesota
North
South Dakota
Montana
Idaho
Washington
Oregon
Northwestern Development League
Norris
Iowa Hunter Killed in Riverfront Accident
Iowa City reports Anton Yegsy Jr age 32 killed while hunting on the Iowa River near Riverside as he tried to lift a gun from his canoe. The heavy shot discharged striking his head when the trigger caught on the seat.
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Iowa City
Anton Yegsy, Jr
Lowa
Riverside
Progressives Likely to Postpone Vote on Reciprocity and Other Bills
Senator Clapp and Minnesota colleagues may filibuster to delay action on Canadian reciprocity, Lorimer case, direct election of senators, and magazine postage increases. They seek a new session after March 4 to win on three issues while stalling the rest. Gronna plans a reciprocity speech and may filibuster.
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Washington
Clapp
Minnesota
Congress
Senate Progressives
Lammer
The
Progressives
Lorimer
Gronna
Senate
Secession Move in Alaska Eyed for Annexation to Canada
A secession movement in Alaska aims to join Canada as a solution to burdens under U S rule. Business leaders across Alaska back the plan and mass meetings are proposed in Valdez Seward Fairbanks Juneau and Cordova to urge Congress to sever Alaska from the United States and ally with Canada.
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Cordova
Alaska
Canada
United States
Dominion
Valdez
Seward
Fairhbanks
Juneau
Congress
House Postpones Action on Governor Carroll Veto
Des Moines reports the house postponed consideration of Governor Carroll's veto of the Oregon plan until March 8. Friends say he has enough votes to sustain the veto. The senate passed and ratified the income tax amendment, with unanimous house support. Senators Savage Stuckslager and Spaulding opposed the senate adoption.
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Des Moines
Carroll
Oregon
House
Senate
Congress
Savage, Stuckslager
Spaulding
Roosevelt speaks on Nationalism and Democracy in Chicago
The article records Theodore Roosevelt addressing a large Washington Day audience at Auditorium Theater. He urges constitutional popular election of U S senators and notes amusement at debates on recall initiative and referendum, praising Massachusetts for early adoption over a century ago.
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Chicago
Auditorium Theater
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Massachusetts
Hill Replies to Attack in Senate on Reciprocity
James J. Hill, chairman of the Great Northern, rebuked Senator Gronna for his assault in the Senate on reciprocity. Hill said if Gronna is sincere he is ignorant, if insincere he is a demagogue, and warned that rejecting reciprocity after inviting Canada would harm the U.S. wheat industry and the broader economy.
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St. Paul
James J. Hill
Creet Northern
United States Senate
Gronna
North Dakota
Mr. Hill
fronna-McCumber
Senate
Canada
Norton Named Vice President Of First National Bank
Charles D. Norton secretary to the president will become vice president of the First National Bank of New York upon leaving his current post. He has accepted the offer and plans to depart Washington after Congress adjourns. The bank is associated with J. P. Morgan interests and Senator Aldrich helped steer the nomination.
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New York Bank
Washington
Charles D. Norton
First National Bank of New York
Norton
Congress
First National Bank
J. P. Morgan
Aldrich
Chicago
Premier Asquith Wins First Reading Veto Bill
Premier Asquith receives ovation in the House of Commons as the bill to curb Lords power, known as the veto bill, passes on its first reading by a 351 to 227 vote with Liberal and Nationalist supporters cheering. The government claims a full majority of 124.
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London
Asquith
House of Commons
Lords
Ice floe on sandbar threatens 25 men and 10 teams
In La Crosse Wisconsin a giant ice floe broke from a central Mississippi sandbar and swung midstream. Warm weather and wind cut the ice below the wagon bridge, yet the thick ice at the work site held long enough to bear hauling. Helpers built planks from shore to the moving ice, enabling escape to the Wisconsin shore.
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Wisconsin
Petition Filed For Special Administrator In Bull Estate
Boston report outlines a petition by Olea Bull Vaughan for a special administrator of Sarah Chapman Bull widow of Ole Bull. The estate is valued around half a million dollars with significant bequests to mystics in India and friends, while the daughter’s share was reduced by a codicil. The petition cites asset intermeddling and seeks protection of creditors and inheritance tax interests for Vaughan as sole natural heir.
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Boston
Sarah Chapman Bull
Ole Bull
Olea Bull Vaughan
Cochrane Guilty of Mayhem in Ear Mail Case
Robert Cochrane a marine fireman was found guilty of mayhem along with three accomplices for cutting off a fireman ear and mailing it to Harry Coulby president of the Pittsburg Coal Co in Cleveland. Maximum penalty for the offense is fifteen years.
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Buffalo
Robert Cochrane
Harry Coulby
Pittsburg Coal Company
Cleveland
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