Fowler alleges fraud and conspiracy in Kamloops lumber case
Geo. W. Fowler MP for King's, N.B. files a writ in Toronto alleging $250 000 in fraud and conspiracy. He targets Chancellor Sir John A. Boyd Hon G. W. Ross Union Trust Co L. I. Davidson and T. J. Stevenson with claims tied to Kamloops Lumber Co and a related 2 percent stock venture and forceful lumber pricing.
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Toronto
Geo. W. Fowler
M.P
King's
N.B
John A. Boyd
G. W. Ross
Union Trust Co
L. I. Davidson
T. J. Stevenson
J.c.foresters
Kamloops Lumber Co
Fowler
The
Trust Co
Kamloops Co
Kamloops
Laborer Killed in 100Foot Fall at Steel Company
In Sydney last night at ten o clock F Losack a French worker at the Steel Company blast furnaces fell about one hundred feet from the top of the furnace and struck the ground head first dying instantly. He was accompanied by another laborer at the scene.
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Sydney
F. Losack
Steel Co
Losack
Harriman Moves Toward Full Erie Control
In New York April 12, following ER Harriman's 5.5 million dollar payment to meet maturing notes Wall Street says the Erie railroad will soon come under Harriman and associates control. They plan spending 30 to 40 million for improvements to complete a trans continental system with Erie as the eastern outlet.
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New York
ER. H. Harriman
Wall Street
Erie
Four Italians Die in Quebec Tunnel Blast
Four Italians were killed and three badly injured by a dynamite explosion at Port Daniel in East Bonaventure County P Q. The Atlantic Quebec and Western Railway Co is building a 400 foot tunnel through hard white rock employing fifty Italians. No details on the accident are yet known.
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Port Daniel
Bonaventure County
P. Q
Atlantic, Quebec and Western Railway Co
Sine
Metapedia
Gaspe
Jubilee Coin Completes Vatican Papal Collection
On April 12 the Pope received a gold coin from the Acqui diocese as a jubilee gift. The $3 face value piece dates to Innocent IX who reigned for two months in 1519. It was found during Acqui church excavation and, despite initial seller interest, the Vatican now holds the sole missing papal coin for a complete collection.
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Rome
Italy
Pointiff
Vatican
Manek Shah Delights Wonderland With Mesmeric Necromancy
From Bombay a Parsee necromancer Manek Shah appears at Wonderland for the first time last night. He presents two distinct performances with feats of legerdemain that mystify observers and even scientists. His act transfers spirits from the audience, and his program promises a week of grand entertainment in refined amusement. The evening also features new motion pictures and Austin Trainor's hymn laden songs drawing strong audience favor.
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India
Manek Shah
Wonderland
Europe
America
St. Louis
Fea
Ture
Austin Trainor
Won‘derland
Lively Legislature Debate Over Travel and Mileage Reforms
In a heated session Captain Read accuses members of unequal mileage and transport allowances, urging equal pay for all. He cites Newberry and opposition leaders, claims a previous secret arrangement, and alleges political manipulation tied to travel payments and honor.
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Guardian
Newberry
Peters
McMillan
Messrs Gallant
Agnew
Mathieson
Mr. Mathieson
Bedeque
Read
Newbery
Mr. Morson
Mr. Newbery
Kennedy
Hughes
Mr Mathieson
Hastard
Haszard
Cardigan
Very
Condensed Advertisements and House Ethics Notes
A compact column lists brief ads for goods and fish market items alongside a lengthy political excerpt. The House of Assembly debate centers on cheques of 200 paid to members and the opposition’s response with calls to bring Newbery to the Bar for sworn testimony.
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Newbery
Peters
Eader
Dow
Mr. Mathieson
Mr. Newbery
McKinnon
House
Sugar shortage forecast in West Indian crop
Ottawa April 12 Howard Flood Canada's trade commissioner at Barbados reports a fifteen per cent shortage in the West Indian sugar crop due to dry weather.
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Ottawa
Ont
Howard Flood
Canada
Barbados
Trade and Commerce Department
Local Soap Factory Praised For Island Outcomes
The H. Island Soap World reports a strong rise in sales and calls for broad island support. Officials say nearly all raw materials and wages stay on P. H. Island, boosting the province and reducing outflow of funds.
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H. Island Soap World
P. H. Island
P. H
P. E
Hvery P.W. Islander
Thousand Tents Shelter Chelsea Homeless After Fire
News report from Boston detailing a large fire toll with up to ten million dollars in losses. Militia guard Carter Street and Everett Avenue tents to shelter homeless residents as charitable groups aid the rest. Police arrest a man linked to rings in St John.
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Bostow
Boston
Charlestown
Chelsea
Carter Street
Everett Avenue
Quincy
Jennings
Billingham
St. John
Emma Goldman Denied Entry to United States at Border
Emma Goldman, the anarchist, was detained at the boundary and refused entry into the United States. She attempted to flee from Winnipeg two days early after signaling illness, was ejected from a car at Noyes, and claims citizenship rights while in Emerson pursue redress and potential return. Canadian officials threaten deportation if she stays on Canadian soil.
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Emma Goldman
United States
Winniog
American
Winnipeg
Noyes
Emerson
Russia
Emma
Slaughtering Helpless Deer Alarm Spurs Action in Algoma
Reports from Searchmont Groscap Goulais Bay and nearby areas describe multiple deer found slain by wolves with carcasses left to rot. Observers such as A Dowlson John Boynton M McCaley and others report dozens of carcasses prompting calls for stronger deer protection measures.
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Sault Sth. Marin
Ont
Algoma
A. Dowlson
Searchmont
George Dagle
Groscap
Calbeck
John Boynton
George Walden
John Munt
M. McCaley
Mr. Calbeck
Goulais Bay
Doukhobors’ Parade Blocked by Police in Fort William
April 12 Fort William report says naked Doukhobors attempted a parade at eleven but were stopped by police. Fourteen were taken to the station and jailed for six months in Toronto central prison. Additional arrests followed as others were sent to Port Arthur.
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Fort William
Central
Toronto
Port Arthur
Minad's Liniment Cures Dandruff Shifts Weather Report
In Toronto a brief weather note reports moderate to fresh north to west winds and a steady or slightly higher temperature. The item mentions Minad's Liniment curing dandruff and burns, labeled as a special feature.
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Toronto
Champion Dancing Team Opens Week in Charlottetown
At Fairyland tonight the Champion Dancing Team of America, Coogan and Mack, perform as first class dancers and comedians. The program features moving pictures above average, including The Count of Monte Christo, The Capture of the Brigands, and Animated Pictures with two illustrated songs by M and Harney.
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Coogan
Mack
America
Charlottetown
Monte Christo
Durdruff
Dumas
M and
Harney
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