Canadian News: New Tunnel Planned Under Detroit River
Windsor report states Michigan Central will begin construction on the Detroit River tunnel within ninety days. Two parallel tubes, each with a single track and electric third-rail system, will connect Canada and Depot Town, spanning about two and a half miles with curved river ends and no surface disruption. Chief Engineer W S Kinnear says completion will take two and a half years after work starts.
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Windsor
Michigan
Michigan Cott
W.S. Kinnear
Michigan Central
Canada
Trata
Thieves Bring In Large Harvest In Toronto Crowds
A Toronto special reports a surge in pickpocketing during holiday crowds. Thieves worked across the island, wharves, Munro Park, Woodbine, and streetcar posts, prompting Woodbine complaints and the Ontario Jockey Club to hire two Parkerton men to watch for more stealing.
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Toronto
Munro
Park
Woodbine
Ontario Jockey Club
Pakerton
Frest
Italian Prisoner Jumps from Moving Train in Canada
Port Arthur dispatch reports Andrea, an Italian prisoner serving a three year sentence for shooting a fireman, jumped from a moving train near Brunkel west of Chapleau while being transported by Detective Greer. Remote chances of recapture due to barren, unsettled country.
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Port Arthur
Antrea
Kingston
Cenite Lary
Greer
Bis Rial
Carlstad
Brunkel
Chapleau
Andrea
C. PR
Brunner
Young Girls Band Linked to Bicycle Theft Ring
Toronto reports a confession by ten year old Ethel Titus who alleges Josephine Carr, the Murray baby murder suspect, led a band of girls stealing bicycles and baby carriages. Titus says six other girls are involved and that Carr invited her to join in stealing a live baby carriage, which Titus refused. She provided police with locations where stolen wheels could be recovered.
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Toronto
Ethel Titus
Josephine Carr
Murray
Titus
Titus Irl
Americans buy Canadian Tin Plate venture in Morrisburg plan
Americans acquire Canadian Tin Plate and Sheet Steel Co in a move seen by IW Allison and G H Meldrum of New York with Montreal and Toronto backing. A large Morrisburg plant with 1,500,000 capital is planned, work slated for October, and Davidson & Co. Mam?ware makers may be investors. Raw material to come as bars from Sydney. John Main and W K George reportedly involved.
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Canadian Tin Plate and Sheet Steel Company
IW. Allison
G. H. Meldrum
New York
Montreal
Toronto
Morrisburg
Sydney
John Main
Polson Iron Works
W. K George
Manufactures’ Association
Montreal bid to land Dominion exposition 1907
Montreal aims to host the Dominion National Exposition in 1907. The Montreal Industrial Exposition Association and Montreal businessmen's league joined to launch the bid. Sir Wilfrid Lamter and Henry Miles indicate cautious interest and will review the proposal.
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Montreal
New Westminster
B.C
Montreal Industrial Exposition Association
Montreal Businessmen’s League
Wilfrid Lamter
Henry Miles
Montreal Busnessmen’s League
Hon
Montreal Industrial Exposion Association
Si- Wiltid
Veteran wreath incident at Queen Victoria monument
Veterans from Memorial Park marched to lay a wreath at Simcoe monument. Inspector charged the act as desecration, forbidding further decoration. President Collins defended the gesture as honoring the memory of the Queen. The president asserted no desecration occurred and urged respect for the memorial.
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Queen's Park
Memoriale Park
Vieverno
Simcoe
Vietoria
Collins
Simcoe Monument
Tephem
London doctors urge public action to curb consumption spread
Sir William Broadbent at Mansion House links intemperance to consumption growth and urges stopping spitting by public opinion and penalties. Sanitoria should be accessible to the poor. better feeding for schoolchildren could cut disease. Critics warn against overuse of operations while noting adenoids and throat obstructions. A prisoner, Hoch, laments conviction speed compared to other murder cases.
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New York Dispatch
Herald
London
William Broadbent
Natonal Association For the
Mansion House
Sir William
Earl of Derby
James Crichton Browne
Schweniger
Berlin
Prince Bismark
West End
Felicin
Schweninger
Final rejection halts union teamsters strike move
Police and deputies swarm city as Dunne reports a breakdown in talks after employers reject all teamsters demands. The lumber yards face shutdowns with express drivers under pressure while authorities prepare to cite union leaders for contempt of court.
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Dunne Chionen
Teamsters
Exp
Dunne
Barrett
Shea
Teamsters’ Union
Union Offeials
Koltsaat
Meyer
Employers' Association
Koltgaat
Employ. Com
Chicago Bigamist Taken to Weeping
The convicted poisoner Johann, who treated the charge as a joke, seemed to realize his grim situation. He spent most of his time in his cell weeping, with sobs audible through the jail and scant sympathy from fellow prisoners.
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Hoch
Johann
Rial
Surat
Lindsay Man Gets Medal For Daring Rescue
In Lindsay Ontario and surrounding areas, a composite relief effort honors rescuers. Ernestine Atwood, 17, from Melrose Massachusetts, saved Harry M. Smith of Quincy Massachusetts on August 22, 1904. Alexander Cameron of Lindsay Ontario tested courage saving George H. Bryans, an eight year old, on April 24, 1904. Gideon King Marshall perished at Edale, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, May 25, 1904, while aiding Arthur Truby and Ferdinand Pilette after gas exposure. Mrs Marshall receives a silver medal and $500 to clear mortgage on her home.
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Gideon King Marshall
Edale
Allegheny County
Arthur Truby
Ferdinand Pilette
Marshall
Wealthy Savanna citizen dies after murder inquiry
Sensational report says Anna 1ll-Bothwell Pulford, reputed Savanna's wealthiest resident, died by her own hand moments after questioning about a revolver linked to the killing of Attorney Daniel S. Perry, a former Illinois legislator. Pulford denied knowledge of Perry’s murder but faltered when asked about the weapon.
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Anna
Bothwell Pulford
Savanna
Daniel S. Perry
Illinois
Pulford
Perry
Russian and Japanese fleets clash unclear reports spread
War despatches from St. Petersburg and London describe Vice Admiral Rojestvensky steering north toward battle with Admiral Togo. Reports mention reconnosissances, Russian health strains, and Japanese advances near Sha hedge and Chang. Bulgarian purchases of Russian ships, plus frontline actions along the Kal river and Chandaohe with mixed outcomes and unconfirmed rumors.
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St. Petersburg
Avellan
Admiralty Department
Rojestvensky
Togo
Teger
Voelker Vam
Tropics
Admir
Skydiom
Vladivostok
Vensky
Feet
Manilla
Formosa
Chanchavadze
Manchuria
Sha Hedge
Rieslans
Shachzou
Syaosichzhon
Kooche
Gortz
London
The
Times
Linovitch
Kuxipatkin
Gunsha Pass
Gunsha
Tanzi Tun
Gunsha Dass
Tsitsihar
Harbin
Genjral Mistehenko
Suvior
Jianege
Coz
Sofia
Daily Chronicle
Argentine
Russia
New Guinea
Bulgaria
Canadians Equal of Any as Empire Grows
A London special recalls a Canada club dinner with Lord Minthe governor general of Canada and a memorial unveiling for colonial troops. Lord Strathcona discusses federation options and Canada’s future role while King Edward witnesses troop maneuvers at Aldershot. Posts and protests across London mark imperial sentiment and calls for closer ties to Britain.
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London
Canada Club
Lord Mint
Canada
Colonial Secrtary
RL. Borden
Wilfi | Laurier
Dominion
Federation
Lord Strathcona
Sali
Meath
Canadian Society
Dukes of Argyll and
Marlhborough
Edward
Aldershot
Disorder and Destruction Sweep City as Mob Rampages
A violent outbreak leaves eight dead and about a hundred wounded. Homes suffer extensive damage with furniture smashed and plundered. Doors, windows, and valuables are destroyed while residents are beaten. Reports allege organized gangs and targeted shops, with blacks mail schemes and disguises. The scene shows widespread chaos and calculated ruin in a troubled urban area.
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Aurna Guyencu Vores
Nob Arnell
Fuentiare
Immigrant Boom Predicted as Scots Flock to Cana
London dispatch notes Charles Walker, a Canadian government agent in Glasgow, foresees a large immigration wave from Scotland this week. The Allan liner Tonian ships 64 second class passengers, a record on this route, while Jamant’s third class is upgraded to second class to accommodate demand. Walker aims to move to new offices opposite his current site in St Enoch Square in days. Parallel reports cover passport seizures connected to a Russian political case and American naval heroism in Chinese waters.
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Cana
London
Knrew Walker
Glasgow
Scotland
Walker
St. Enoch Square
Jury Disagrees Third Time in Lundberg Steamer Case
A new jury was formed to hear the case of Henry Lundberg former inspector of steamboats charged with failing to properly inspect the General Slooin before arming the vessel. After ten and a half hours the jury reported a disagreement. It is thought Lundberg may be released on his own recognizance.
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Henry Lundberg
General Slooin
Demea
Lindberg
Delvin Confronts Commons Scene and Higgins Incident
In a House of Commons scene Delvin demanded the names of constables who threw Higgins over the wall at Carrawkerl. Long claimed Higgins was thrown over the wall. Delvin called it brutal amid cheers. Corbett rose to a point of order as Work at Fort William and taber contracts surfaced.
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House of Commons
Charles Delvin
Higgins
J.P
Carrawkerl
W. H. Long
Delvin
Long
Corbett
Armenian Revolutionary Plot Blamed for Baku Governor Assassination
Fragmentary dispatches suggest Armenian revolutionary committees planned the attack on Baku governor Nakachidze during the February riots. The violence tied to the racial clashes in Caucasia sparked claims the Armenian group sought revenge for Armenian Tartars fighting. Reports note property damage, deaths, and attacks on a Baku millionaire Lutief’s family, amid broader unrest with Jews and Bundists in Poland and Warsaw.
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Ou Revo Cispaten
Nakachidze
Baku
Caucasia
Thost
Westeray
Senate ‘Tribunal
Stersbirg
Lutief
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Matthew
Miller
Cinched Lake
Whitewood
Justice Whitmore
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Calgary
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HN. Bratis
Hampstead
Balkan
Albert Schnster
Vorvaerts
Shatehal
Thomas Nolan
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