Purses In Pipes Hit New Winnipeg Pickpocket Ring
Purses were emptied in a spate of robberies reported at the Brunswick hotel and Winnipeg depot area. A pocketbook identified as belonging to immigrant Stephen Czorny, dated April 5, contained $3 in cash. Police, already investigating, note many men returning from six months' winter work are victims as thieves operate through drink and disorientation.
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Japan orders two oversized battleships in rapid build
Japan plans to place two colossal battleships in England with 435 foot length, 16,400 ton displacement, four 12 inch, four 10 inch and five 6 inch guns. Speed 19 knots, armor up to nine inches, deck protection, and a four man armored superstructure. Orders to Vickers im Armstrong on January 3 aim to finish in record time while considering two more ships.
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Farmer Found Dead Near Portal Elevators North Dakota
Jim Looney a farmer living twenty miles west of North Portal was found dead near the Portal elevators in North Dakota early Sunday morning. He had been shaking during the day and his coat and a bottle of whiskey were found in an empty car nearby.
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Robbery on Plaza Street leaves man tied to loot
Leo Teitelbaum a Dominion land survey party member was accosted near Winnipeg's overhead bridge by two men who asked for 50 cents. He refused to stop or donate and the robbers fled. During the incident the would be victim grabbed a watch chain and necktie claimed by the hold up men.
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Thankful Yor Small Mercies and A Goode Jones
A Baptist minister, popular with his church, recently resigned from his city charge to undertake work in the west. Members were surprised by his departure, prompting an elder to lead the congregation in a dignified singalong of the Doxology, ending with the line Praise God from Whom all blessings flow.
Missouri Battleship Explodes During Powder Handling
A Missouri shipyard tragedy reports 29 dead and 5 injured when a 12 inch turret powder charge ignites during handling. Captain Cowles and Lt. Hamner led rescue efforts as two large explosions flood magazines and handling rooms. Water floods contained fires and only swift actions saved the ship from destruction.
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General Sir Edward Hutton in Australia amid river flood fears
Reports from River Point say no danger to the Red or Assiniboine rivers. Lieutenant Colonel Gray of Toronto reportedly wore the regular, while a prison shunter died after being crushed. An explosion on the US battleship Missouri killed 29 and injured five. Port Arthur losses prompt concern as the Petrovsky battalion sinks. Wilfrid Laurier says Winnipeg gains ample postal facilities for 20 years. Port Arthur panic follows a torpedo hit near Port Arthur.
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Togo's fleet shells Port Arthur amid Japanese torpedo strikes
A London Times sea correspondent reports Japanese torpedo boat attacks near Port Arthur in dawn hours and a Japanese battle fleet in pursuit. The Russian squadron under Admiral Makarov reportedly withdraws after a day of heavy engagement, with the Bayan and Gavan among damaged ships.
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German Army Decree Calls Civilians Respectful Conduct
A London Daily Express report describes a German imperial decree ordering soldiers to avoid quarrels with civilians and to restrain use of force. It vows punishment by degradation or dismissal for those who molest civilians or draw weapons. The measure is framed as reinforcing German militarism and policing civilian behavior.
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Duke of Sutherland in Winnipeg Denies Scotland Visit
The Duke of Sutherland arrived in Winnipeg on Tuesday and denies a report that he is to scouse Lord Minto. He calls Canada the brightest jewel in the British crown as world events unfold with naval activity near Port Arthur and reports of Russian forces and Japanese scouts in Asia.
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Impartial Mr Singleton Stirs Debate In Courtroom
Fragmentary dialogue recalls Mr Singleton's claimed impartiality as a timid spectator notes his reactions during a shooting case. A witness mentions observing him and questions his true stance, hinting at potential bias affecting proceedings.
Maple syrup prospects and adulteration concerns in maple market
The Grocer notes mixed opinions on this year’s maple syrup supply and quality after an early frost. Some fear thin sap flow may yield a budded flavor, while others predict a good harvest. Adulterated leftovers from last year flood the market, with retail prices around 66 cents and 50 cents per gallon amid cautious public reception.
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Port Arthur council hears service tow plan
Fragmented report notes a council meeting discussing a proposed tow service near Port Arthur with references to a disorderly house in Tran sone and a hotel sale in Winnipeg. Economic concerns and local incidents are briefly mentioned amid garbled OCR text.
Battles and troop movements in the Far East reported by correspondents
The dispatches describe multiple clashes near Port Arthur and the Yalu with Japanese forces overrunning outposts and pursuing Russians. A Japanese squadron is sighted near Chefoo and communications hint at a sea battle near Port Arthur. A pilot’s misfortune leads to a sinking, and other notes cover political and railway news unrelated to the main war item.
Reminiscences of James Tod Pioneer Trader of Victoria
A Victoria obituary recalls James Tod a British Columbia pioneer linked to the Hudson's Bay Company. It highlights his towering presence, robust health, and strict private manners while detailing his father John Tod’s role as a famed pacific slope trader, the Tods’ philanthropy, and Tod family legacy along the cedar-tull farm and British Columbian fur trade’s early days.
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