Hastings Ontario Man Rumored Bank Robber Far Autobiography
Hastings Ontario Aug 11 J W Anderson native of Hastings son of late David Anderson real estate broker and money lender accused of Molsons Bank Winnipeg robbery. Reports say he was a much trusted local figure educated at Hastings and Norwood schools taught nine months then worked at Molson's Bank. Police remanded a week. Nearby Winnipeg reactions poured telegrams to Molson's bank manager B Pheppe who received many congratulatory messages.
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Hastings
Ont
J. W. Anderson
Molgon
Winnipeg
Ias
David Anderson
Molson's
Norwood
Molson's Bank
Trenton
Anderson
Molson’s
B. Pheppe
Hurricane devastates Ponce and Caribbean areas
A hurricane struck Ponce on Tuesday from 8 am to 3 pm flooding rivers and wrecking town and port. An estimated 200 people drowned and losses exceed 600000 dollars. Reports from Kingston and St Thomas note further cyclones with fatalities and widespread damage in Montserrat and nearby regions.
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Ponce
Kingston
Turke Island
St. Thomas
W.L
Montaerratt
British West Indies
Pack of dogs maul German boy near Indian Head
In Indian Head N W T August 11 a German boy Biel was attacked by six or seven hounds owned by town residents while herding cattle near the railway. He was torn to pieces and placed under Dr Hont care as section men on a handcar helped. The boy’s father witnessed the attack as townsfolk demand action against the dog owners with investigation by Staff Sergeant Fyffe.
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Indian Head
N.W.T
Fyffe
N.W.M.P
Qu'Appelle
Constable Slower Found Wounded on Trail in Alberta
Lethbridge dispatch reports Constable Slower of the Mounted Police found dying beside a trail near Cardston. He had two bullet wounds in the head and died within minutes. An investigation by the coroner is underway.
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Lethbridge
N.W.T
Cardston
Mounted Police
Goorner
Telegraphic Briefs From Across the World
July arrivals show 4500 immigrants in Winnipeg. Reports claim warlike midis from the Travevaal. The Yaunie Tadian rebellion in Mexico wavers. Montreal and Crystal City note liquidations and harvests. Deaths include James Elder of Manitoba Patrons and Constable Flower of the West. Virden closes insurgent ports. Genoa market chatter and rail adjustments sweep Canada.
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Winnipeg
Travevaal
Mexico
Ville Mariy Wank
Montreal
Dsnold
Toronto
James Elder
Manitoba
Virden
Otte
Constalle Flower
N. West
Lethbridge
Premier Greenway
Crystal City
Neldon Incrosso
Vancouver
Win
Waterers
Cayuia
Unt
Canada
Nyiinat
Tenensed
Rochester
Trairle
Ayler
Mel
Sadjan Head
W. W. Oxtivie
Mantrota
Dreyfus
Tragic Canada Atlantic wreck claims eight victims
Ottawa reports eight dead after the Canada Atlantic wreck at St Polycarpe. Engineer Robert Orr, injured, cannot explain the cause while the Rochelon family perishes include a child. Victims listed: Geo M. Craig fireman Ottawa Edward Starrs Ottawa Jos Rochelon Montreal Mrs Rochelon Montreal Wilson O Connor Ottawa Miss Rochelon Joy Rochelon’s son aged eight.
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Ottawa
Canada Atlantic Railway
St. Polycarpe
Robert Orr
Orr
Gladstone Avenue
Rochelon
Ila
Montreal
Geo. Mo. Craig
Edward Starrs
Jos. Rochelon
Mra
Jos. Rochelo
Wilson O'Connor
Fatal Oil Fire Accident Near Russell Farm
A boy aged roughly 12 to 15 died after pouring oil on hot coals in a Russell area farm house. The oil can exploded, enveloping him in flames. His brother and a passerby tried to help, but the clothing burned away. Dr. Kerr attended, but the youth died about five hours later. His parents were away at the time.
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Onynge
Wim. Waller's
Russell
Waller
Kerr
Jayuga
Hamilton
Severn Bridge
Troops to South Africa Prepared as War Clouds Gather
London dispatches report the British admiralty ordering all chartered transports to hold in reserve for immediate troop dispatch to South Africa. The Dunedin is to be ready Saturday to ship a detachment of horse artillery. A cable from London notes rising belief that war may settle the Trouevan question soon.
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London
James
Enya
British Admiralty
Dunen
South Africa
Buffalo
Newa
Train Derailment Kills Seven Pilgrims in Canada
A Montreal Ottawa Canada Atlantic express derailed twenty miles from St Polycarpe killing seven and injuring many as pilgrims return from the shrine at St Anne de Beaupre. Identified dead include Joseph Rocheleau and daughter, Ned Stairs, Wilson O Connor, Nellie Ryan, Bridget Ryan, Ellen McDougall, all from Quebec and Ontario. Mrs Rochdlenn of Montreal fatally injured. Cause unknown and details scarce due to difficult access.
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Montreal
Ottawa
St. Polycarpe
Joseph Rocheleau
Champlain Street
Ned Stairs
Wilson O'Connor
Nellie Ryan
Bridget Ryan
Ellen McDougall
Maniwaki
Jos. Rochdlenn
St. Anne de Beaupre
Reward Paid In Winnipeg Bank Heist Recovery
Montreal reports state the Winnipeg branch money theft yielded about 60 000 of 69 000 recovered with no arrest yet. The reward was paid including fees for the unrecovered 9 000 and arrest of the culprit. In a separate case Geo Bell was acquitted for stealing the Carranza letter as no proof beyond his confession existed. Bell assaulted Detective Kellert in court and was remanded to a cell for the afternoon hearing.
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Montreal
Wolferatan Thomas
Molsona Bank
Winnipeg
Geo. Bell
Topper Street
Bell
Bank Directors Review Report as City Bank Closes
Banqu Ville Marie in Montreal held an inspection report session this afternoon with plans to publish later. Mrs Edward Thatcher of Lachine seeks $200 claiming a deposit after the bank’s closing decision. The Standard Life Assurance Company owns part of the building housing the head offices and furniture lease.
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Montreal
la Banque Ville Marie
Edward Thatcher
Lachine
Standard Life Assurance Comp Pay
Engine Crashes Through Brick Walls at Bay of Quinte Shed
An open switch caused the Kingston bound passenger train to crash into the engine shed at Ontarios weed Bay of Quinte railway yard. The locomotive was badly wrecked and the shed walls toppled. no injuries reported.
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Weed
Bay of Quinte Railway
Kingston
Fishing vessel fired on by British gunboat Leda
The British torpedo gunboat Leda engaged a French fishing boat within the eight mile limit after the crew fled and ignored a blank shot. A shot fired by Leda struck the vessel and killed the hullman on board.
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London
Leda
Telegraphic Brigetti s Headlines and Crises
Parliament members fear a Transvaal war as troops move to South Africa. A mob action threats Lynching of an abductor in Indiana prompts federal protection. U S report cites Italian lynchings in Louisiana as troubling. Electric car explodes in Cleveland injuring motorman. A boat accident sinks a helmsman in Bignah waters. G W Middie wins a world mile heat but injured in Maine. Abert of 62000 from Motionk Bank Winnipeg causes police remand. Hamilton, Aug 10, railway worker Murphy killed after car strike. skull fracture and death at hospital.
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Bruial
South Africa
Ineustry
Minti County
Ind
U. S
Hassy
Louidinia
Cleveland
Bignah
G. W. Middie
Montréal
Ino. W. Anderson
Motionk” Bank
Winnipe
Dr Chase’s Nerve Food Promises Restored Health For Women
A vintage sale blurb touts Dr Chase’s Nerve Food as a pill form restorative that enriches blood and nerve strength, claims to revive feminine vitality and color, and advises weighing during treatment to track gains. Available at dealers or Epmanson, Bares & Co. Toronto.
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Epmanson, Bares & Co
Toronto
Mixed North American Briefs Highlight Weather Crime and Sports
The Drillah loase of commons issues pro v piied while wheat harvesting starts at Curtwreight. The Neepawa summer fair opens on a subdued note. Australians beat Warwick shire by ring wickets. Princival Hicks of McGill Normal School is dead. Winnipeg photographer fined for Sunday shooting. Recent rain causes damage to Woodlands area. Dreyfus trial adjournment continues with next session planned. About 8,000 harvest hands may be needed for Montana and territorial crops. Workman and Copgalall uncover dinosaur remains in Wyoming. Winnipeg hotels and the board of trade plan to leave for Lake Winnipeg shores on August 28. Hurricanes and cyclones devastate the West, with lives lost. The Filltow seizes the U S steamer Sachoud, cargo valued at 100000. Karl M. Creekjan, Montreal journalist, reaches Lacroost via route from the world. N I Nie awards A Guthrie of St. Paul port contract for Portage extension 28 spans.
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Neepawa
Warwickshire
Princival Hicks
McGill Normal School
Montreal
Winnipeg
Workman
Copgalall
Wyoming
Oiely
U. S
Contract Awarded for 28 Miles of Manitoba Road to A Guthrie
The Northern Pacific awarded 28 miles of new Manitoba road to A Guthrie of St Paul. Eight miles extend north from Portage la Prairie toward the Canadian Pacific main line, and twenty miles run northwest from Portage la Prairie to the Manitoba Northwestern line. Work on the grade will begin as solicitor James Fisher from Winnipeg arrives to finalize details.
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Manitoba
A. Guthrie
St. Paul
Northern Pacific
Foley
Minnesota
James Fisher
Winnipeg
Writ Granted for Custody in Gladys Perot Case
London grants writ of habeas corpus for Gladys Perot daughter of Mrs. William H. Perot abducted from Baltimore. Custody via Mr Newton Crane for Mrs Perot, to be served, with Queen's Bench appearance promised. Maryland extradition proceedings to be dropped as Mr Perot senior seeks to end the case. Counsel Charles Matthews opened the defense.
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London
Gladys
Mr. Perot
Maryland Court
Mra
Perot
Charlea Matthews
Mra. Perot
Dreyfus Trial highlights and international updates
Reports from Rennes describe a long secret session of the Dreyfus court martial as General Chanoine nears completion of dossier explanations. Across cities, Delcasse diplomacy and Russo French talks are noted with varying outcomes. other items cover accidents, crimes, and a tidal damage incident.
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Rennes
Dreyfus
Chanoine
Associated Press
Canadian Detective Recovers $62,000 Loot in Winnipeg
The $62,000 stolen from Molson's Bank in Winnipeg between September 28 and October 4 last year has been recovered. John W. Anderson, a former junior bank clerk, is jailed on robbery charges after detective Davis traced him through employment ties and a covert stakeout. The recovered cash was found with Anderson’s interest in the case, leading to his arrest.
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Winnipeg
Molson’s
John W. Anderson
Davis
Jerry Robinson & Co
Arcertain
Anderson
Stobart & Co
McClary Manufacturing Company
Anderodi
Harry Whitla
Koh
Molson’s Bank
Archibald
Eolicitor
Whitla
Molson's
Chief Elliott
Alderson
Engineer Beebe Killed in Northern Pacific Wreck
St Paul Aug 9 Engineer Beebe killed and Fireman Hill mortally injured in a Northern Pacific wreck near Florence Montana as the engine jumped the rails. Hill scalded badly. Also reported Paris Aug 9 Emperor William honors Count von Munater Leddenburg, head of German delegation to The Hague peace conference. The Hague Aug 9 peace chapel offer accepted near Bagliah church to commemorate the conference.
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St. Paul
Beebe Wen
Hill
Northern Pacific Railway
Florence
Mont
Paris
William
Voo Muonater- Ledenburg
the Hague
The
Hague
Winnipeg Briefs From Telegraphic News
August 9 items report Winnipeg events and world notes including a plan for a four storey building, Dreyfus court martial secrecy, 1000 excursionists visiting, India gold standard move, a drowning near Arrowhead Ontario, a harbor accident verdict, renewal talks on Newfoundland settlement, Canada cricket loss in Toronto, Admiral Dewey in Naples, Carnegie funding library in Keighley, East Lothian ship sinking, Winnipeg crematory funds, Beaver yacht races, Montreal bicycle race entries, World’s meet participation, unrest in Russian Poland, crowd at public speeches, Molsona Bank robbery case cleared in Winnipeg with recovered funds.
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Winnipeg Orangemen
Dreyfus
Synod of Rupert's Land Gpeos
Winnipeg
Brandon
India
Marshall
aReonera
Frank Mills
Newmarket
Ont
Arrowhead
Har Harbor
Ehgineer Beetie
N. P. Railway
Montana
Newfoundland
Cannadians
Toronto Ly
Admiiral Dewey
Traffin
Naples
Andrew Carnegie Wik
Keighley
Yorkshire
East Lothan
Snaispariel
Grand Forks
Toronto
Montreal
Rapid Guty
Mesars
Cireenway
Watson
McMillan
McConnell
Jno
Wy Anderson
China Japan alliance rumor and Astor peerage denied
London reports confirm China and Japan may ally, while a Truth article notes William Waldorf Astor cannot be made a peer due to a William III era statute. Zanzibar unrest intensifies as police chief is assassinated and a governor's residence is besieged. Torquay radio error records scrappy naval action near an unnamed location with casualties.
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Astor
London
Rome
Daily Mail
China
Japan
Henry Labouchere
Wm. Waldorf Astor
William III
Aator
Zonsibar
Cormori Faland
Preparations for War Rise as Boer Forts Fortified
Pretoria forts are strengthened and Boer agents buy oxen in Bechuanaland as the grondwet empowers martial law and compulsory arms in emergencies. The Volksraad rejects Chamberlain's plea to probe Transvaal franchise effects. Other items report drownings and accidents in Canada and a royal visit planned for November.
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Pretoria
London
Daily Mail
Johannesburg
Republic
Boer Agen
Bechuanaland
Capetown
Volksraad
Joseph Chamberlain
Transvaal
Manitoba Jockey Club Fall Meeting Highlights
Manitoba Jockey Club announces fall meeting on September 2 and 4 with purses totaling 1825. The program features Ladies Day half mile heats open, 2.16 trotters, Labor Day free for all trot or pace, 400 horse race, 9.20 trot or pace, 200 3 mile dash, and pony heats. Entries close in August.
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Manitoba Jockey Club
Sss Sas Yeeeue
Winnipeg Markets and Manitoba Price List Update
Winnipeg markets show Manitoba specialities and farm produce with prices for butter eggs potatoes beef and pork, plus hides wool and tallow. Noted items include ground feed oats wheat corn and beet grades, with specific per ton and per bushel rates and cash discount. Reports also mention fires in Hillock & Company mill and various global notices from Port au Prince Manila Madrid and Montreal with local incidents and dates of Aug 11.
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Winnipeg
Fort William
Glenors
Manitoba Strong Bakers
Lake of the Woods
Shorts
Arge
Manitoba
Toronto
Hillock & Company
Queen and
George Street
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