Sharks plot to lure havana sharks with dogs and explosives
A Havana ordinance funded by the Chicago Shark Syndicate proposes a deadly scheme to attract sharks using trained dogs and explosive devices to harvest a bounty from the Gulf. The plan involves transporting canines, baiting sharks, and a prize system tied to the number of sharks killed, with potential cross border influence and global attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mevana
Iman
Keumeister
Chicago
Belch
Girone
Tts
Ha Vana
Wales
Nemnoeister
Havana
Havin
Ant Chino
Hariian
Neumeister
Gulf
Launching Accident at West Selkirk Claims Two Men
A government launch named Sir Hector during winter moorings at the Sough on April 20 suffered a fatal accident when the bow cable broke and the craft sank. Eight men escaped to deep water while two, John W. Davies and Ed Ryder, were buried beneath the vessel. The wreck was raised after two hours with the Reid base crew aiding. Davies and Ryder, both residents of Selkirk, died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Selkirk
Sir Hector
Mafety
John Davies
Ed. Ryder
Tom
Reid
John W. da View
Foreman
Selkirk
Britain debates food security and royal commission
A London cavw reports a royal commission will study measures to secure Britain’s food supply beyond maintaining a strong fleet. The movement began in 1896 and grew recently, with leaders warning that war could threaten food, and the King’s stance echoed in Guildhall and on his colonial tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Cavw
Britain
Waite
Great Britain
Unclear Reconstruction of Moose Man Catholic Church Instrument
A fragmentary report describes Mr Deus and a new ro wer Catholic church at Moose Man with a cabinet organ. It notes unique construction, a pipe-like keyboard with four stops and a rich tone, and hints at a local display or recital tied to a builder, Mr Deus, who is German.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deus
Rower Catholic
Moose Man
Drus
Hauthoy
Pat Ant Bourdon
Geran
Sonia
English school boys and English manners debated by Lehmann
A fragmented article discusses C. Lehmann, a rowing coach, praising English sport and education while claiming the ordinary man surpasses the English boy in sight. It notes Lehmann’s critique of English public school letters and likens English literature to a sealed book. It mentions coal output, sheep losses in western states, and Col. Caden-Powell touring Canada under an assumed name.
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Landon
Aese Sn
C. Lahue
Vison Betwen
Lahumann
Caden-Powell
Canada
Outlaw James McKinney Shot Dead in Bakersfield Shootout
Report from Bakersfield details a dramatic confrontation with outlaw James McKinney. Deputy Tidbits and Sheriff Kelies died, Constable Packard fatally wounded, and McKinney killed after a siege at a Chinese house. Four others linked to the pursuit were also mentioned, with McKinney previously linked to multiple fateful shootings and escapes across California and Arizona.
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Bak@retelé
Cal Sted
James McKinney
Tidbits
Comstable Packard
Kelies
Kern
Collings
Tware
Ovin
Arizona
Will
Bart Titchets
Gus Tower
Peckard
McKinney
Will Tiechard
Biro
Theo
Ard
Burt Tibbets
McKinne
Bakerfield
Hulsee
Omer
Butsiself
SteKiney
California
Tentiary
Tulare County
Ranury
Cal
Bakersfield
Sears
Pottervill
Stn
Don Johan Willis
Sheri Collinshin
Hermasillo
Mexico
Ringmar
Meinney
Charles Makely
Roy Winchester
Miner
Marders
Kinney
Bin
Poses
Diamonds Found Across Wisconsin Glacial Trails
Professor Hobbs notes diamonds discovered in Wisconsin follow ancient glacial ridges from northern Canada toward Hudson Bay. He suggests the barren Canadian wilderness may hold the key to profitable future mining as tracks converge, with stones likely moved by glaciers from the north.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sem U
University of Wis
Wisconsin
Hobbs
Seven Pines
Hudson's
Canada
Hudson's Bay
Wil lam Robinson of Monte Carlo to open business at Es William
A Real Onter the Fort Steel transport firm reports Wil lam Robinson, nicknamed Monte Carlo, plans to open a business in Es William. The article notes his long Fort Stele ties, frontier days, and fame for wit and humor, describing his past rail frontier ventures and a planned move to the Northwest amid railway development.
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Fort Steel
Conta
Willam Robinson
William Robinson
Monte Carlo
Redmon Monte
Dave
United States
Marc Twain
Hun Ay
Epicure
Alonte
Fort Stele
Witch Ory
Wilds
Heela
Fémonton
Salt Lake City Merchant Fast for Dropsy Heals After Forty Days
Arthur Van Meter a Salt Lake City merchant recently began a self-imposed fast over forty days ago to treat dropsy. He experienced no distress after initial symptoms, and the previously troubling condition disappeared. He weighed 250 pounds at the start and now weighs 127. The report notes the improvement scheme by PR has been abandoned. Other items mention W Mortimer Clark appointed lieutenant governor of Ontario and a Paris meeting involving Vanderbilt and a note of King Edward at a naval review in Malta on April 20.
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Arthur van Meter
Salt Lake City
Married coachman poses as prince to win Countess’s hand
An English coachman, William Brown, allegedly used the name Athobald Stuart de Modes to marry Mabel, Countess Russell. Arraigned on falsely entered records, Brown faced trial for falsifying a Portsmouth marriage entry while the Countess reportedly defended or retracted claims, and Brown fled to Madeira before London arrest. The case centers on a bogus royal tie and disputed paternity claims.
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Vertemouth
Engansee
Stuart de Modes
Mabel
Countess Russell
Unitive
William Brown
Ciage
Reno
Nev
Earl Gammng
Brown
Athrobald Stuart de Taint
Frimley
Farnborough
Hants
Scott
Madeira
Vountess
Engiuiren
London
Portsmouth
Encountess
Snown
Treasury
Condensed Dispatches From Across Canada and Nearby
A scrambled mid-19th to 20th century style dispatch notes multiple incidents. A Toronto man died after a seven story fall. a dynamite blast at Elizabeth Mine near Port Arthur killed George Murdock. a British budget notes 19014 expenditure of 843. a new elevator at Fort Arthur's Arthur with a crop bushels near Ar won. government plans to survey townships for immigration. A reserve explosion left several dead or missing. famine in Kevansi province worsens. wives sell children to stave off starvation with money sent to relief. Sir Henry Blake, governor of Hone Keon, discusses relief for Mekes f Montevit. A Winnipeg freighter dies from injuries after 1,900 in cash aboard. Willie Peterson dies from a train boarding incident. Mat Devers’ son dies after boiling soup spills on him.
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Serpenter
Wikliatu
George Murdock
Elizabeth Mine
Port Arthur
DD. Mann
Pthur
Kevansi
Sir Henry
Blake
Hone Keon
Nanivins
Sulvery
Mekes
Mat Devers
Seed to sow wine of this seed offers Manitoba tests
Adnan of Captus Bell Hay City Mick notes the Wine uipek Board of Trade provided 30 pounds of seed to Dominion experimental farms at Brandon and Indian Head for trials after sugar beets. Roots were analyzed in Ottawa with excellent results. Seed supplied to anyone agreeing to plant a small Keaunu plot and report yields. Applications for seed to be made.
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Adnan
Captus Bell
Hay City
Mick
Uipek Board of Trade
Dominion
Brandon
Indian Head
Manitoba
Ottawa
Mecklenberg Govenment Exiles Missionaries During Religious Debate
The govern of Mecklenburg decided to expel missionaries, numbering 145 in Germany and 90 in Prussia, for promoting a religious belief contrary to law and public morals. They will be given time to settle their affairs before departure. The missionaries, identified as Anghians, face expulsion amid concerns about deep trips and personal privacy.
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Asa
Grand Duchy of Mecklenburg
Germany
Prumsias
Brutish Defeat Fights in Somaliland Described in Dispatches
A wartime dispatch from Somaliland details a costly engagement near Gumburru on April 17 to 23. Col Cobbe’s detachment, aided by Col Plunkett and Captains Olivey and Sime, fought a prolonged rear-guard action against a larger force, with many officers and enlisted men reported missing or presumed killed. The retreat and losses, including two Maxim guns, are outlined along with subsequent movements from Junturru and continuing supply efforts.
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London
War Office
Say
Drigedir
Neitiah
Somaliiland
Gaia
Somaliland
Finn
Wrder
Cobbe
Wein
Walwal
W Tee
Iring
Ores
Winnkett
Olives
Cobbe Sary
Alisey
Skettom
Cone
Plunkett
Tiunkett
Los
Tensian
Col Tiunkett
Gumburru
Plume Kett
A.W. V. Plunket
Johnson
Stewart
Olivey
Mortis
McKinnon
Gaynor
Bel
Ing’ African Rifles
Vigey
Sikhs
Cautain Sime
Mange ‘Ng
Col Plunkett
Mobumredane
Giret deal mute strike by 10 workers at Automatic Electric plant
At a signal from their business agent ten strike mute electricians employed by the Automatic Electric company in Chicago have begun a strike on record. The plan involves almost 1000 persons, with mutes shifted to a shutdown. The workers are members of the Telephone and Switchboard union, paid union wages, while many joined the brass workers such as Buffers and platers in demand of shorter hours.
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Deal
Enployeu
Automatic Electric Com
Panys
Chicago
Tas
Telephone and Switchboard Union
Eminent London Ornithologist In British Columbia
Mr J. W Keegan of London England, a noted ornithologist, is in British Columbia collecting bird specimens of the Pacific coast and securing data for a book on North American birds. His visit coincides with work toward the royal publication project.
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J. W Keegan
London
British Columbia
Hunger twine prices fixed at Kineston Penitentiary
The Kineston Penitentiary set season prices for hunger twine including Pure Manila 650 feet and 600 feet, Kisgee Sun Special 525 feet. The notice lists fixed lengths and per‑unit pricing for inmate labor supplies.
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San Tured
Kineston Penitentiary
Manila
Manilla
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