Shocking climax to royal wedding ends in tragedy
Madrid reports a bomb exploded near the royal carriage as King Alfonso and Queen Ena neared the palace after their wedding. At least sixteen people were killed and many injured, with scenes of gore as guards and spectators were affected. A Catalan named Manuel Duran figures in the investigation as authorities arrest a suspect.
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Ena
Manuel Duran
Associated Press
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Raffael de Chague
Queen Victoria
Meyer Street
Meyer
Justice Passes Heavy Sentences on Kam Loops Train Robbers
After the second trial of the Kam loops train robbers the jury found Edwards "Bill Miner" and Dunn guilty and sentenced them to life imprisonment Colquhoun received twenty five years.
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Kamloops
Prssoners
Edwards
Bill Miner
Dunn
Colquhoun
Death of Michael Davitt in Ireland News
Michael Davitt died peacefully at home with his eldest son Michael and two daughters at his side and many friends present. Attending were John Wilson and Mrs Davitt Nas, among others including Lord Hemphill and the Countess of Aberdeen. Death stemmed from blood poisoning after two jaw necrosis operations, following toothache and election exertions.
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Chael Davitt
Michael
John Wilson
Davitt
Lord Hemphill
Earl of Aberdeen
Lieuutenant
Ireland
Countess of Aberdeen
South Mayo
Davitt T
John Dillon
Pumice Covered Sea Report From Laysan and Shoals
Honolulu reports the schooner Lavola arrived from Laysan island and found the ocean miles from the island coated with pumice. Piles existed at Laysan and French Frigate Shoals before the San Francisco quake. Belief that subterranean upheavals linked to the Formosa quake caused the pumice. Captain Schlemmer of the Lavonia notes LaySan overseer said the April 18 shock was felt on the island.
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Honolulu
Lavola
Laysan Island
Gas Going to Waste in Early Alberta Wells
Historical note from 1906 describes Dominion government gas borings at Athabasca landing near Edmonton and 1907 at Pelican River. Both sites reported roaring gas flows with high pressures. Wells have been left open, allowing large volumes of natural gas to waste for years at both locations.
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Lethbridge
Alta
Dominion
Athabasca Landing
Edmonton
Pelican River
New C P R Empress of Britain sails to Quebec
The Empress of Britain, CPRs new ocean liner, reached Quebec at 9 58 p m on Saturday May 12 after a 5 days 23 hours 17 minute crossing from Moville. Captain Stewart praised the vessel noting its reliability and handling of severe seas during the voyage. The ship, built at Fairfield Circle, measures 570 feet long, 65 feet beam, 45 feet depth, tonnage 14 500, 1800 horsepower, with capacity for 2109 passengers and crew.
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Quebec
Canadian Pacific Railway
Father Point
Moville
St. Lawrence
L'Islet
Liverpool
Thomas Shaughnessy
Stewart
Britain
Fairfield Shipbuilding Works
Churchill Sets Tone for Colonial Conference Outlook
London reports Churchill outlining a free unfettered conference to strengthen a larger united empire. He argues ongoing collaboration will address law, strategy, trade, education and science and discusses intercolonial preference while noting India will be represented without provincial separate seats.
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London
Winston Churchill
Wilfred Laurier
Liberal Party
Colonel Newcomes Well Received in London Stage
Michael Morton's dramatic version of The Newcomes produced at His Majesty's Theatre received favorable notices. Beerbohm Tree delivered a capital portrayal of the old colonel with fine mounting and an excellent cast, and the production was well received.
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London
Michael Morton
William Makepeace
Queer Charge Against Mayor in Quebec Court Tale
A charge was brought in the police court against the mayor of St. Henri de Levis alleging illiteracy. The mayor pleaded not guilty and an investigation will be held to determine eligibility for the office.
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Quebec
St. Henri de Levis
Vesuvius Activity Traced to Rain Cracking Rock
In Naples the Vesuvius eruption sends sand and cinders upward. Professor Matteucci, head of the Royal Observatory, argues the crater’s collapse results from rain cracking heated rocks rather than a terrestrial phenomenon.
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Vesuvius
Matteucci
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Royal Observatory
Insurance Men Delay City Recovery in San Francisco
Building operations in ruined areas of San Francisco face setbacks as underwriters delay funds. Workers on Crocker, Shreve, Mutual Savings Bank and the St. Francis Hotel receive notices to halt work due to insufficient financing.
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Dilatory
San Francisco
Crocker, Shreve
Mutual Savings Bank
St. Francis Hotel
Fierce Zululand Battle Near Buffalo River Ends with Zulu Retreat
Near Durban in Natal six hundred rebel Zulus surrounded Col Leacher's force by the Buffalo River. Under bush cover they closed to fifty yards before the British unleashed heavy rifle fire. After two hours the Zulus fled, leaving seventy dead. British casualties were one killed and three wounded.
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Zululand
Durban
Natal
Col. Leacher
Buffalo River
Praises Canadian Church at Scottish General Assembly
Dr. Mitchell visiting Canada with Norman Macleod pays tribute to the Presbyterian work in the northwest aiding emigrants and guarding them from irreligion in western states. He moves a deliverance thanking the Canadian assembly for cordiality to Scottish delegates and rejoicing in Dominion prosperity.
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London
General Assembly
Church of Scotland
Edinburgh
Mitchell
Canada
Norman Macleod
Northwest
Presbyterian Church
Canadian Assembly
Dominion
Booth Urges Emigration Use of Land for Settlers
London report cites General Booth arguing emigration from Glasgow should utilize available land to relieve slum misery. He recalls leaving home at twenty and questions why an empire exists if it cannot house people in new territories.
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London
Glasgow
Booth
London Probes Beef Packing Industry Questions in Commons
Revelations about the U S beef packing industry trigger a London debate as questions are raised in the house of commons to gauge government power to shield the British public. London newspapers commend President Roosevelt for his bold probe.
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London
Tse
United States
House of Commons
Roosevelt
Weekly Wheat Market Report May 31 1906
The May Chicago wheat deal ended quiet and prices fell from Monday. World supply and favorable crops abroad suggest limited price rises, with a possible decline unless a poor harvest materializes. U S and Canadian export shipments remain strong, while Winnipeg prices ease. Oats and flax trading show subdued demand and firming trends in limited markets.
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United States
Canada
Ocean Passage
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India
Ghberg
Russia
Italy
Germany
Belgium
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Argentina
Australa
Brad Streets
Winnipeg
Manitoba
U Jc
Fort William
Port Arthur
Fort Willian
High Point
Harley
Northwestern
Ottawa modifies troop mileage and unit reorganizations
An order in council changes the March rate for troop transport. East of Port Arthur first class stays two cents per mile and second class one and a third. West of Port Arthur first class rises to three cents and second class to two. Intelligence staff officer position abolished. D squadron of the 15th light horse to form independent Alberta Rangers. Rifle association at Watford Lake, Manitoba, authorized.
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Ottawa
Port Arthur
15Th Light Horse
Alberta Rangers
Rifle Association
Watford Lake
Man
Standrd Drugs Adulterated Examined by Laval Professor
Dr Dube from Laval testified before Ottawa-Honourable William Templeman’s special committee on patent medicines. He stated that about 75 percent of Standard drugs were adulterated due to intense competition. He urged that patent medicines be analyzed to reveal their contents.
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Ottawa
Wm. Templeman
Dube
Laval
Chicago meat packers welcome meat inspection legislation
Chicago meat packers say they will welcome government inspection and sanitary regulation of meat packing plants as proposed by the Beveridge bill, despite claims that the larger houses are already sanitary.
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Chicago
Beveridge
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