Marriage by special pardon in Nelson ends in wedlock
A Nelson prospector Napoleon Pratt married Maggie Daly after a suspended sentence for Maggie Duffy and a later arrest. Chief Vineral police H H Bullock Webster arranged the union with Rev H Shanks officiating, making Pratt the groom and Daly the bride in the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson
Napoleon Pratt
Maggie Daly
Maggie Duffy
Crease
W. A. Jowett
Maggie
Jowett
Mine Duffy
Forged Check and Theft After Release From Stony Mountain
Back to remait Winnipes after a forced two year absence at Stony Mountain, he forged a $40 check on the Union bank July 10. He then stayed at the Mariaggi posing as a secret service man, incurring about $189 in charges over three weeks. He appropriated valuables before arrest by Thell Detective agent J Brown. Paddle faces charges of forging theft and obtaining goods under false pretenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Remait Winnipes
Stony Mountain
Liberty
Horea
Union Bank
Mariaggi
Toom
Skinne
J. Brown
Thell Detective Agency
Paddle
Manchester Warehouses Debate Divides Canada and Britain
Montreal merchants oppose British plans to build vast provision warehouses in Manchester for wartime stockpiles arguing it harms Canadian trade. A British imperial inquiry previously studied the issue and may proceed with the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
England
Manchester
Canada
Canadians Face Hardship and Food Market Potential
The report notes severe hardship among Canadians and natives seeking relief as work remains scarce. It mentions a vast South African food market valued at about 49,003,007 dollars yearly, described as one of the world’s largest markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kittsoo
Canada
McKideon
South Africa
Britain
Bruce Mines Property Bought by Englishmen
A Toronto dispatch reportsHd Comprex mining engineer of London has spent four months in Bruce Mines inspecting and reporting on the Bruce wines. T Hayes Sheen of London has joined Mr. Wl-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Hd. Comprex
London
England
Bruce Mines
Bruce Wines
T. Hayes Sheen
Miners' Directors Prepare for Operation Move
The new company is led by two directors with plans to begin arrangements soon to put the mines into operation. A Montreal death reports nicotine poisoning from cigarette habit killing Rodolphe Paquet aged 21 after heavy use. A Toronto brief notes a preliminary examination into election documents for Port Arthur and Rainy River. An Ottawa dispatch records Mrs John Meeney found dead in her room at 141 Rideau Street. A Toronto special mentions a worker injured at Central Telephone with clothes caught in a machine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mame
Ottawa Dispatch
John Meeney
Robinson
Rideau Street
Meeney
Stanties
Toronto
Port Arthur
Rainy River
Montreal
Rodolphe Paquet
Fatal double shooting in Alymer woman and husband dead
Alymer Ontario reports Mrs Guay mother of ten eloped to New York with a Frenchman. Four months later her husband Napoleon Guay confronts her near a lac thie factory scene. Menter appears, a quarrel ensues. He shoots the woman through the ear and then shoots himself. Both are fatally wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alymer
Murder Near Red Deer Light Found Near Rail Track
The body of a man named Henson was found about twenty five miles north of here near the railway track with his throat cut. The corpse was badly decomposed and likely lay where found for seven or eight days. No clue to the murderer has yet been found and a pocket watch and about $60 were missing, raising suspicion of homicide for robbery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T
Henson
Here
Cas
Aus
Perilous Flight of Two Little Girls in Hamilton
Annie aged 12 and Irene aged 10, daughters of Ba O Coonor, drifted from Grimbsy park in a southwest wind. They were last seen in a boat toward Shore and believed capable of rowing back. Their father, a Grand Trunk conductor between Toronto and Woodstock, had them with an excursion crowd. they were missing for five hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodstock
Driver Found Dead Under Vehicle Near Danforth and Leslie
A Toronto driver for McElroy Bros was found dead beside his vehicle on Danforth Road near Leslie Street. The wagon lay atop him with the seat against his neck, crushed and unmoving. Authorities noted the driver Akker had gone to take Mr. Lobb home and did not return, with the cause of the mishap undetermined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Aiers
McElroy Bros. Lversten
Danforth Road
Leslie Streete
Akker
Mr. Lobb
Lobb
Aikera
Revisit Old Scenes by Sir George in Canada
Sir George comments on Canada’s westward development and rail progress during a Montreal visit. He reflects that in thirty years wheat production will rise and praises the army and political support, noting Major General Preach will tour the west differently amid his career milestones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Canada
George
Rockies
Horace
Umea
West
King’ Ston
Key
French Marines Subject of Talk on Portsmouth Visit
The article covers the visit of a French squadron to Portsmouth with plans for a London banquet at Guildhall for eight hundred. It notes lavish city decorations, enthusiastic editorials in provincial papers, and cordial exchanges between French officers and British officials including speeches by the Prince of Wales Admiral Caillard and Admiral John Fisher. The Victory saluted the French ships as the German destroyer tied between the columns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenaom Capie Kaye
Portsmouth
London
Ity
Guildhall
Kiel
Emperor Wi Liam
Meteor
Prince of Wales
Caillard
John Fisher
King Oscar Seeks Rest and Regent Appointment
Stockholm reports King Oscar seeking quiet retreat and baths to regain health after trials over recent months. Crown Prince Gustave I expected to be named regent as the king hands over government duties before leaving the capital. The proclamation thanks Swedes for love and sympathy following the loss of four loved ones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar
Stockholm
Sweden
Oscar Tsving
Gustave I
Momentous Mall Question in Mail Route Debate
A London cable notes the Dundee Advertiser discussion on faster mail delivery via Canadian mall steamers. It questions whether United States mails could arrive sooner via Canada, possibly shortening routes to Chicago and beyond, and hints at a shift in transatlantic mail service toward Canada and Great Britain for faster connections to Japan, China, and parts of the U S.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Dundee
Unitedates
Chicago
Joate
New York
Ita Wall
Japan
China
United States
Canada
Great Britain
United
French Fleet Review At Portsmouth Amid Rain
Edward VII marked the anniversary of his creation by reviewing French and British fleets near Portsmouth. About 79 ships took part as crowds packed shorelines and vessels despite gloomy weather. The Massena hosted a luncheon for the king with View-Admiral Caillard. the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Connaught attended. The French fleet later weighed anchor and returned to Portsmouth harbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portmouth
Ing
Amg
Edward
Massena
Caillard
Prince of Wales
Duke of Connaught
Portsmouth Harbor
Favor Penny Postage Throughout World
London reports parliament prorogued after a session marked by political maneuvering led by John Redmond and the Irish question. A universal penny postage plan gains momentum with broad support from Sir J Ward and others as a Rome congress paves the way for resolutions in favor. Arctic Rescue: Terranova crew aided by Arctic steamer Terranova near Honningsvaag, Norway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Universei
Hennicker Heaton
Tim
J. Ward
New Zealand
Rome
Rescue of Fiala Ziegler polar expedition completed
A relief expedition saved the thirty seven members of the Fiala Ziegler polar voyage after the America was crushed by ice in a severe winter. Anthony Fiala of Brooklyn led the group to safety with aid from Norwegian crews and Franz Josef Land stores. The scientific work, led by William J. Peters, was completed despite the perilous voyage and delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hich
Fiala Ziegler
Bass
Anthony Fiala
Norwegan
America
Anthony Fala
Brooklyn
N.Y
Neplite Bay
Franz Josef Land
Sarce
Wm J. Peters
United States Geological Survey
William Schamp
Wm. Ziegler
K. Jeldson
Tre and
Nally
Franz Josefipelago
Convict Seeks Damages From the Government
John Jackson, released from Kingston Penitentiary after seven years and nine months of a ten year sentence for burglary at Adolphustown, sues the government for damages. An amputated right leg followed an injury from a 1901 accident while he was repairing a shop dome, and he remains a lifelong married man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Kingston Specs
John Jackson
Kingston Penientiary
Adolphustown
Jackson
Penitentiary Hospital
China and Japan drawn together amid war talk in China
A Victoria special cites Dr W A P Martin noting China’s uneasy neutrality as Japan pressed for influence. He describes Chang Chi Tung’s military build up with Japanese drill masters, an arsenal at Hang Yang, and a future Chinese army and navy aimed at defense rather than menace. Trade as fate, not war, shapes world view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
B.C
W. A. P.martin
China
Pekin
Phi Tung
Vierroy Yangtsa
Martin
Japan
Pres Chi Tung
Chang Chi Tung
Ching
Ch Sald
AML
China Pears
Pg Chi
Tuan Shih Kai
Chang Cui Tung
Alberta Wins and Home Grown Fruit Demand
The article argues imported fruit stock fails to acclimate in the region and discourages buyers. It urges reliance on home grown stock from local nurseries, claiming it adapts better and can supply desired fruits, encouraging farmers and gardeners to persist in growing fruit locally.
Wreck of St Thomas Episcopal Church Sparks Wealthy District Fire
Fire destroyed the altar chancel and a $20,000 organ at St Thomas Episcopal Church on Fifth Avenue and Sind Street. The blaze damaged the block housing many millionaires including John D. Rockfeller and Daniel S. Lamont. rest of the area remained largely intact. Fire officials estimate losses at around a million dollars as the church was reduced to a shell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St .Thomas’ Episcopal Church
Sind Street
America
Ay Gorlet
Duke of Roxburghe
Iewest M. Stites
Crocker
Yars
Liner's Captain Arrested Over Immigration Breach
Captain Romalde de Paravich of an Australian line steamship was arrested on Ellis Island after complaints of overcrowded steerage and improper food. Federal agents on quarantine inspected the ship under orders from M Sahan, with possible fines up to 800 and six months imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Romalde de Paravich
Australian Line Steamship
Paravich
Secret Service
Ellis Island
M.sahan
S York
Longstreet
Striking Jewish Bakers Riot in New York Lower East Side
A surge of rioting by striking Hebrew bakers in New York City’sLower East Side kept police busy. About 1,000 workers are on strike as clashes erupted near Clifton Street strike headquarters. Prices rose in Haarlem and Hoboken as two pound loaves jumped from five to ten cents amid heightened tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lower East Side
Non-Tinton
Haarlem
Hoboken
Clifton Street
Robert Hawthorne Lef
State Board of Mediation
Fever Reaches Texas and Mexico in Yellow Fever Spreads
Houston reports two yellow fever cases with one death as Texas border calls for troops declined by Dr Taber and the governor. In Mexico City five cases are reported, four at Yocaver and one at Vera, all isolated as the fight against mosquitoes continues nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Texas
Ahe
Cacer Taber
Orleans
Taber
Mexico City
Superior Board of Health
Repub
Yocaver
Loos
Vera
General strike ordered by ironworkers union reaches nationwide scale
The International Association of Bridge and Ironworkers calls a general strike led by secretary J J McNamara against the American Bridge Company spanning Maine to California. Up to 20000 workers may walk out over contract awards as the executive board votes unanimously. President Buchanan is due to arrive in Cleveland to coordinate actions from the headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oveland
International Association of Bridge and Ironworkers
J. J. McNamara
American [Ride Company
Maine
California
Coan
Buchanan
Cleveland
Portages and region figures hint at wartime actions
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Portuguese troops and regional events from last year, with unclear verbs and entities. The readable bits imply a military context and possible movements or setbacks, but specifics are missing. Further text is needed to establish date, place, and actors.
New York Man Sentenced for Window Incident
Michael Corey was sentenced to three months imprisonment after an incident involving a window at a third floor store. The case centers on a confrontation near a B funds location and a related act described as an attempt to kiss or threaten. Police records indicate the event occurred in New York with charges tied to public disturbance and property damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Michael Corey
Bobby DOBBS and Gans Boxing Title Talk
The article notes Bobby Dobbs, a well known local trainer, sending a letter to Joe Gans about the lightweight title. Dobbs has lived in England since the Horton law repeal and runs a boxing school there while also engaging in related activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auinne Occesens
Eke Brikks
Sin
Bobby Jobbs
Feo
England
Wesme
Joe Gans
Briges
Dobbs
Dobby
Nadians Beaten in Golf Tournament
Chicago Wis national golf championship narrows to the third match round with eight players advancing after two rounds of eighteen holes. Survivors include Fownes, Travis, Sawyer, White, Funnerup, Herresham, Beers, and Webb, while Canada’s representatives exit as results shape the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Wis
WG. Fownes
Pitte Bate
W. J. Travis
Garden City
D. FE. Sawyer
Wheaton
A. J. White
Funnerup
Boston
Herresham
Eiwanok
H.C Eagan
Exmoor
B. 3 Beers
Pirrstore
Harold Webb
Toledo
Canada
Sof O' Ciey
Simon Caer
Pia
Nas
Travis
EM. Byers
Pittsburg
Byers
Gee
Hamilton
Ontoleon
Toronto
Oe Ubion
Midtothian
TM. Sherman
Urea
Martin
Travis Sawyer
White
Herreshoft
Eagan
Webber
News In Brief From The Times Of Canada And U S
A chaotic roundup from several cities notes hotels in Toronto reduced to 147, with the Grand Valley railway extending to Galt since January. Chicago records 65 murders and 274 hold-ups. Other items mention injuries in Hamilton Ontario, a drowning near Toronto, new depot costs in Cleveland, and various local figures including Nellie F and W J Crosson with assorted legal and corporate updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Grand Valley Railway
Galt
Chicago
Edward Carr
Bellevue
Hamilton
Ont
W. A. McKelvey
Cleveland
New York Central
Big Cal
Rineakes
Nellie F
Seilwater
Gollen
Lada
Ontari
Brockville
Hayden
West Kootenay
Letty
Raymond Prefontaine
Hochelaga
SEPTENDER DESIGNER AND OTHER ITEMS IN 8 CENTS COSTUMES LIST
The issue includes designer notes for 8 cent costumes for Pencee School Scholars and a variety of home amusements. Contributors Jane A. Ewart and Caroline Fuller present items such as The Cave Kitten and The Pure Pus and Cot. Short serials like Elizabeth and Sita Ginter continue, with decorative uses for ice collar netting and practical notes on vaccines and entertaining recipes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ng Squir
Jane A.ewart
Caroline Fuller
Elizabeth
Sita Ginter
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Mero
Tilsonbure
Fick
Kooper Morn
Smith
Port Burwell
Isl
Pengally
W. C. Hevwn
Ero Tar
Torosto
William Street
Central Telephone Times
General Hospital
Woman
Red Deer
OLD World News
John Redmond
Arctic
Norway
Alberta
LINER
Ame
Portagese
Fered & Vertoas
Bobby
Gans
Nadians
Septender Designer
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