Circus Row Triggers Military Clampdown in Quebec
A Quebec Lake St. John district circus row ends with kidnapping, assault, and a special military train sent from Roberval to Grand Mere to disarm and arrest circus hands. Authorities, led by the attorney general and assisted by Ottawa,Railway and provincial police, deploy 20 soldiers and 12 police to quell the disturbances and pursue suspects amid abduction and attempted shooting. In a separate incident, Rev. J B Taylor sustains injuries when frightened horses bolt during a drive near Battleuta Wolseley. he is taken for treatment and expected to recover.
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Quebec
Lemon Bros” Circus
Lake St
Roberval
Roberinom
Chambord
Est NATO
G. Scott
Heer
Lake St. Joh
L J. Cannon
Assent
Otawa
Tanes
ROGA
Thacker
Sorat
Buteau
Grand Mere
Diapateh
Uf Lemon Bros
Haberval
Toringleaters
Practical Joke Goes Too Far at Macdonald Night
A student prank at the Ontario Agricultural College escalates when guards turned on a hose from the fire escape. A guest, Miss Winter, fell two stories into a circular well while fleeing, sustaining serious injuries but surviving with medical aid and transport home. President Creelman leads an investigation to assign responsibility.
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Guelph
Misa
Pope
Misa Puller
Ontario Agricultural College
Miss Powell
Temov- Mito
Creelman
Watery Graves in St Lawrence River Disaster
A party from Hebron to Montreal was struck by a canoe capsize in the St Lawrence. Kingsley Walton and A Blanchard, with Charles Bristol and others, were swept from shore. One man was rescued unconscious by a harbor tug, having swum eight to nine miles, exhausted but surviving the peril.
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Montreal
Kingsley Walton
A. Blanchard
Dominion Bridge Company
St. Lawrence
Hebron
Charles Bristol
Canadian Pacific
Swift & Co to Build Large Pork Plant in Vancouver
A Vancouver special reports Swift & Co plans a major pork processing establishment in Vancouver. Mr Strong, longtime Northwest Swift representative, is in town to secure a site, with possible eastern location options near the sugar refinery. If plans proceed, at least $200,000 will be invested here this summer.
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Vancouver
Swift & Co
Strong
Fars
Northwest
Swift Concern
Brantford Milk Embalmment Alarm Spurs Health Board Action
Brantford health officials plan a thorough probe after a startling claim that embalming fluid is being added to milk. The board will subject all dealers to strict examinations as formaldehyde traces reportedly appeared in samples. Medical experts warn of potential harmful effects on children and general illness.
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Brantford
A. Brantford
Brantford Board of Health
Rains Delay Cattle Shipments Across Alberta
Calgary dispatch reports persistent rain across Alberta hindering cattle movements. Absorbent showers exceed two inches in Calgary with widespread downpours along the C P and routes toward the east and coast. Ranchers say the rain is needed but shipments are delayed and conditions vary by district.
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Calgary
Alberta
C. P
Edmonton
Gravatt Arrested for Stealing Team of Horses
In Neepawa Gravatt was arrested by Constable Tad and taken to Winniper by Chief Ell of Hete on charges of stealing a team of horses from Mr Folley of Elgin. He confessed, saying he sold them at Ronsfeld to Dakors traveling as Wilson. Police followed to St Dakota, then traced him back to Neepawa where he was caught on return.
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Asintaluta
NW. T
JB Taylor
Bintaluta
Wolseley
Taylor
Mebona Fice
Gravatt
Neep
Constad
Winniper
Ell
Mr. Folley
Elgin
Johnstone
Ronsfeld
Dakorsravelling
Wilson Provinel
St Dakota
Charles King to Hang August 21 Edmonton News
Charles King was sentenced by Judge Scott to be hanged for the murder of Edward Haywart at Lesser Slave Lake. The jury found him guilty of murder after a brief deliberation. He will be taken to Ft Saskatche wan barracks and executed on August to meet his God.
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Charles King
Edmonton
Chas
King
Scott
Edward Haywart
Lesser Slave Lake
Bristow
Hayward
Ft. Saskatchewan
Ottawa
Delusion and a Snare Recalled in Bank Trial
At the trial of TW Johns, cashier of the defunct Bank of Yarmouth, Stavert testified that bank returns showed a $252,000 item for current loans as overdue bills. Judge Meagher warned that if this was a general practice, it would be a delusion and a snare. Cann and Levitt admitted knowledge of the Reding estate. no new light emerged in the cashier's evidence as the judge prepared to charge the jury.
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Yarmouth
TW. Johns
Bank of Yarmouth
Stavert
Meagher
H. Bradford Cann
John Levitt
Reding
Honore for Prof J Robertson in King’s Birthday honors
Among the honors listed for the King’s Birthday are Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George for Professor J W Robertson commissioner of agriculture for Canada, to be an ordinary member of the military division General Laurie, Imperial Service Order to be a Companion Laurence Fortesque of the Northwest Mounted Police, Lieut Col Jarven, department of agriculture, Arthur Newhers, clerk of the executive council of PE.
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Roberteor
London
Order of St. Michael and St. George
J. W. Robertson
Dericulture
Canada
General Laurie
Imperial Service Order
Laurence Fortesque
Northweat Mounted Police
Jarven
Insurgents Ambush German Troops at Karesberg
A telegraph from Steinkopf in German South West Africa reports insurgent leader Petrus Christian ambushing Major Von Kamptz’s German force at Karesberg. Fifteen Germans killed and twenty six wounded. Rumored six guns captured, unconfirmed.
Winnipeg Industrial Exhibition Notes
A small folder promotes the Winnipeg exhibition to run July 20 to 25 with entries closing July 8 for prize classes and July 15 for speed classes. Attractions secured include the Rappo Sisters and Siberian dancers from Hammerstein's garden, Restow the equilibrist, and the Ye Colonial Septette, among others. Preparations include a new driveway from the main entrance to the park and other ground improvements.
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Winnipeg
Cody
Dam
New York
Heabach
Rappo Sisters
Hammerstein
Root Garden
Restow
Equibrist
Eifel
Clack Bros
Cada
Exhibition Park
Revolt Spreads in Russian Poland and Caucasus
St Petersburg reports a rising revolutionary mood in Warsaw and other Russian Polish towns with troops resisting protests. Officials warn against a full insurrection though violence may spread. The Caucasus sees large scale unrest as unions besiege town arbors and estates burned. peasants seize several manors.
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Lodz
Rusian Poland
Agieh
Bund
Social
Democrats
Social Rate
Lode
Russian
Poland
Russia
Caucasus
Kharkof Shere
Danish training schooner sunk after collision
Copenhagen dispatch reports the Danish cadet training schooner Georgstag rammed by the British steamer Ancona and sunk. Twenty two cadets died. 57 rescued. The Ancona damaged along her waterline and under inquiry. Divers recovered a few bodies. The Georgstag was a 206 ton vessel about 45 feet long used for mercantile training and owned by a private Copenhagen firm. First officer Nyher blamed the Ancona’s bow.
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Copenhagen
Orestag
Ancona
Eank
Theorestag
Sherdivers
Georgstag
Mercan
Tie Marine
Nyher
Myer
German Forces Battle in Southwest Africa Amid Official Denial
A German-South West Africa clash is reported with heavy fighting and a June 17 local engagement. Moranga is said defeated after fourteen hours, with Linton killed, 25 wounded, and 3 missing. Major von Kampfzeis among the wounded. Captain Rdenert led counteraction toward Morania’s stronghold at Narns on the Karib river, which Germans reportedly captured June 19. Hottentots retreated. Cape Town denies Warmbad capture reports. official word disputed.
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Africa
Berlin
Specia
Moranga
Linton
von Kampfzeis
Rdenert
Morania
Narns
Karib
Campaign speech sparks arrest over army insult claim
In a 19 dispute Bertin referenced soldiers from a desolate expedition, alleging they plundered and harmed ancient men. Several former expedition soldiers were examined and provided corroborative testimony.
Path club swimmer sets world record at adversity meet
In London, amid a noted audience including the Duchess of Connaught and the Australian amateur champion B Bowemian, a Path Club swimmer broke the world record by covering 16 yards in 7 minutes 14 seconds. The achievement was witnessed by distinguished company and reported by the London cable.
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London
Path Club
Mainguished
Mice and Duchess of Connaught
B. Bowemian
Acs
Britain Charged With Deep Plotting in Crisis
Novoe Vremya blames Britain for Franco German map crisis and accuses it of pursuing a traditional policy of interference while asserting responsibility for the broader tensions. The article reflects wartime diplomacy and strategic blame in London and allied capitals.
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Britain
St. Patersburo
Novoe Vremya
Great Britain Sways Morocco Crisis Amid European Rivalry
The article discusses Great Britain's push against France in the Morocco venture and its aim to curb Germany, framing Delcasse's stance and British hostility toward Russia. It notes the Novoe Vremya's view that Premier Rouvier may outmaneuver Britain, leading to a satisfactory Moroccan settlement.
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Great Britain
Adda
France
Morocco
M. Delcasse
Germany
Russia
Europe
Novoe Vremya
Rouvier
Prince of Wales Visits Canadian Exhibition at Park Royal
A London cable reports the Prince of Wales visited the Canadian agricultural exhibition at Park Royal. He and the Earl of Jersey along with Mr. Rider Haggard viewed displays and expressed appreciation for Canadian enterprise.
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Rince of Wales
Canada
London
Park Royal Show
Prince of Wales
Drd
Vice of Wales
Earl of Jersey
Rider Haggard
Malay Chinese May Join Boycott In Selangor Peninsula
A Malay Peninsula dispatch notes rising sentiment to join a boycott of American merchandise until the Chinese exclusion act is repealed. The local Chinese are thought likely to participate, reflecting heightened agitation. James Ryrie, arriving on the Corona, returns from Europe with a vast collection of stones, silverware, and art goods for Diamond Hall Toronto and Aenie Bros Limited. The new Aenie building, three to four doors above the current premises, should be ready by late July and will be among the continent’s largest and most palatial establishments.
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Selangor
Malay Peninsula
Chinese Chamber of Commerce
Corona
James Ryrie
Europe
Diamond Hall
Toronto
Mr. Ryrie
Italy
Switzerland
Austria
Germany
Holland
France
England
Canada
Aenie Bros. Limited
New York
Chicago
President Shea Deposed in Teamsters Crisis
The International Executive Board voted to depose International President J. P. Shea of the Brotherhood of Teamsters after a trial found him guilty of violating the organization’s constitution and by-laws. The office will be vacant until Shea’s successor is elected in Philadelphia in August.
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Steyr Rerse
J. P. Shea
Brotherhood of Teamsters
International Executive Board
antShea
Shea
Teamsters’ Organization
International Committee
Unil Shea
Philadelphia
International Board
Expresswag
Gon
Brotherhood
Robbery at Dearborn Street Resort by Three Armed Men
In Chicago three armed men robbed patrons at a resort run by Victoria Shaw on Dearborn Street. They escaped with jewelry and money after forcing inmates to a second floor room and confining them. The thieves then fled through an alley as they cut telephone wires.
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Chicago
Victoria Shaw
Dearborn Street
Canada S Sailors Freed from Uruguayan Jail Return Home
Six Nova Scotia sailors released after six months in a Uruguayan prison for illegal fishing aboard the Agnes G Dona. Captain Ryan and the crew faced years of punishment. the ship was seized for alleged violations outside Uruguay’s territorial limits. The men arrived in Halifax aboard the British steamer Red Hill, while damage claims and legal actions await from the owners. An earlier report notes the sea border dispute and vessel seizure.
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Canada
New York
Uruguay
Nova Statian
Red Hill
Montevideo
Halifax
Agnes G. Dona H
Ryan
Donahoe
Lincoln rail disaster report from Fairbury division official
A Rock Island railroad dispatch from Fairbury division representative Wilson reports a tornado wreck near Philipsburg Kansas. Six persons are known dead. Phillipe Darg is located in northern central Kansas.
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Lincoln
Mutiny Grips Potemkin in Black Sea Harbor
Riots surge as the Russian battleship Potemkin lies under mutiny control in the Black Sea port. Officers killed, crew holds the ship and city, while firing and barricades erupt around the harbor. The Black Sea Fleet battleships Georgi and others are to arrive, signaling possible naval clash. The mutiny grew after a sailor protested food quality, leading to mass crew revolt and executions of officers.
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Dnessa
Kniatz Potemkine
Russia
Black Sea
Kmatz Potm
Omil Tehuk
Itineera
Omil Fonuk
Boys to Walk Four Hundred Miles to Exposition
Sixty Portland boys ages 21 to 16 march 400 miles from Eureka California to the Lewis and Clark exposition as the Congregational cadet Corps. Led by Rev Francis Baker Captain Clark Emory and Dr C L Bonstell the group plans ocean voyage home after concerts and public hospitality toward defraying expenses.
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Portland
Ore
Eureka
California
Congregational Cadet Corps
Francis Baker
Clark Emory
C. L. Bonstell
Pos F
Congret Corps
Exposition City
Ranchers Attacked by Yaqui Indians Near San Miguel
A report from Tuscon Arizona details a massacre along the San Miguel river where at least twelve ranchers and several women and children died in raids by about 200 Yaqui Indians. The violence began last Friday after initial killings, with ranchers at Tuena Axtes Ranch repelling the attackers aided by about thirty neighbors. Five Yaquis were captured near Lachumata and hanged by locals.
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San Francisco
Tuscon
Ariz
San Miguel River
Pozo Station
Frans J Touissant
Tres
Tuenos Axtes Ranch
Jesus Orlando
Luis Carran
Lachumata
China Responds to United States Ties and Exclusion Debates
A Pekin dispatch notes Chinese anger over U S exclusion policies, highlighting rising national sentiment and a Chinese official who refused a lucrative job with an American firm. It reports intensified calls for government action as the Hawaii and Philippines coolie exclusion issue blocks progress, and mentions China proposing a Washington mission that Minister Rockhill did not consider.
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Pekin
United States
Oine
Tres
Tel
China
Hawaii
Philippines
Washington
Rockhill
Riots Strike Bay City Streetcar Line Disrupts Service
In Bay City Michigan Mayhem erupted as a mob attacked a streetcar, chased away crew, and assaulted police and manager Morris. Four officers were injured, police eventually forced the crowd back as the car was moved toward the river and halted near the shipyards.
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Hay City
Mich
Mime Han Fa
Street
Ley Street Railway
South Bay City
Br Fie
Eaf
West
Fran
Morris
Street Railway Company
Ani
Hibbing Saloonman Involved In Brazen Ear Bite Fight
Hibbing saloonkeeper Phil Martel faces arrest after a brutal clash with Ed Pariah of Chisholm over a debt. The two men traveled to a hilltop location where they fought until exhaustion. Martel allegedly bit off a large portion of Pariah’s right ear during the struggle.
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Phil Maret
Mayhero
Pariah
Chisholm
Thomas
Mpu
Martel
Cho
Bubonic Plague Reported Near Colon and Panama
A steamship agents meeting discussed a fatal bubonic case reported near Labeca by Panama. Pending developments, no action was taken. Trains continue between Colon and Panama as authorities quarantine the Lotoca wharf for fourteen days.
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Colon
Bubonic Cihave
Labeca
Panama
Lotoca
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