Worst Canadian railway wreck near Webbwood claims many lives
The CPR express No.7 running from Montreal to Saulte Ste Marie derailed near Webbwood on a bridge over the Spanish River. Cars plunged into the river, with at least seventy five dead and about ninety seriously injured. some survivors report a horrifying scene as foreign passengers perished in fire and drowning.
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Canada
C.P.R
Webbwood
Montreal-Minneapolis
Spanish River
Montreal
Saulte Ste Marie
Sudbury
Cattle Interest and Local Health News From Town
Mr W Lief promotes cows noting six calves born as twins over five years. Bruce Doherty improves from lung congestion. A F E Doherty teaches Lavinia School in 1910 at 700 a year. F Wyatt sinks a 6 foot well. E Walsh of Birtle guests Mrs Hodgson. M Feslor recovers from quinser attack.
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W. Lief
A. FE. Doherty
Lavinia
F. Wyatt
Mesars E. Walsh
Birtle
Hodgson
Chamberlains cough remedy praised for relief of cold troubles
The notice extols Chamberlains cough remedy as a meritorious treatment for troublesome and dangerous complications from cold in the head throat and chest sold by B R McNaught and other desters everywhere.
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B.R. McNaught
Disorderly Conduct Sparks Town Brawl at Hamiota House
A drunken brawl at the Hamiota House last Tuesday left Mr Wm Hogeland knocked senseless Laid low by assailants until Dr Hudson aided his revival The incident prompts local council to consider warrants for those responsible asserting it disgraces the town.
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Hamiota
Wm Hogeland
Hudson
The Juvenile Bostonians at the hall in concert
The Juvenile Bostonians drew a large crowd last Thursday as they staged the comic opera Berta's Billion. Twenty young performers each delivered their parts well and a second show was added due to timetable changes preventing a Minnedosa appearance.
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Berta
Minnedosa
Hanna wins horse outfit in Wright drawing
Jim Hanna drew the winning ticket in a drawing by J. E. Wright for a horse, harness, and cutter valued at $600. Hanna paid $2.00 for a chance and won the entire outfit. The ink number was 7.
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Jim Hanna
J. E. Wright
Incky
Seed Grain Fairs Offer Prizes and Judging Details
Seed grain fairs list prize offerings and judging results with notable prizes. Exhibitors are urged to prepare exhibits and note engaging addresses for entry and timely participation.
Prize Winners At Hamiota Bonspiel
The Hamiota Bonspiel concluded with a highly competitive event and broad prize distribution. Winners include G. McKay Kenton first, C. McQuinn Rapid City second, R. Campbell Brandon third, and multiple prize recipients from Rapid City Miniota Hamiota Brandon and Forrest, with Lorimer brothers taking top score.
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Hamiota
G. McKay
Kenton
C. McQuinn
Rapid City
R. Campbell
Brandon
Hunter
G. Hindson
A. Kerr
Miniota
Forsyth, Forrest
G. Lorimer Manor
J. Munroe
Lorimer Brothers
Manor
William
Geo
Messie
W. Prentice
J W. Scott
R. Thomson
Oak River
More Members for West Provinces Gain in Population
A redistribution after next year’s census will grant about 17 new seats to three prairie provinces, with seven already allocated. The provinces have grown by 800000 since 1901, British Columbia up 125000, likely adding three seats. Marquette may gain two seats, replacing one.
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Dominion
British Columbia
Marquette
Oak River Grain Growers endorse government elevator policy
The Oak River Branch of the Grain Growers Association met on Saturday afternoon January 22. They endorsed the Brandon Convention Elevator Committee plan for government ownership of elevators and urged relief for farmers in grain marketing. New subscribers boosted the treasury. Officers elected: W W Hays president, W R McKentie vice president, I Black secretary treasurer, directors Goo Lee Gibbs Ireton Todd Palmer Fesbitt. The White Plague claimed T E Hays life with funeral held Wednesday afternoon. Wesley Palmer recovered from grippe after a week of illness.
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Grain Growers Association
Evison
Gilbert Plaine
I’. Todd
J. Hanne
Oak River
M.G.G.A
Brandon
R’ McKenzie Sec
G.G.A
W. W. Hays
W. R. McKengie
Sec-Treas
Goo Lee
Gibbs
P. Ireton
Wesley Palmer
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Hamiota Bakery
Ogilvie’s
Greenings Baldwins
Tasman Sweets
Ben Davis
Lorimer & Tennyson
H. McConnell
Cecil ‘Otel
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Hamiota, Man
G.P.R
Bruce Doherty
M- Feslor
Quinser
Bostonians
Horse and Outfit
Union Bank
Bryan
M. G. Doyle
Beulah
L. Andrew
Forsyth
Forrest
J. Lorimer
J. Tennant
Arrow River
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