Chase of a Grizzly Bear Love Philtres Diary Entry
In the seventies Hudson Bay clerk diary recounts a July 1843 journey by boat and canoe to Swan River Wienipegosis, meeting Batese and an Indian camp. A grizzly bear appears while foraging raspberries, bullets fail, and the encounter ends with a tense pursuit and escape, foreshadowing a continued tale.
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Hudson's Bay
Love Philtres
York
Swan River
Sommer
Aeris Sack
Dock Hay
Lake Wienipegosis
Mac Beth
Murdo
W Pegasis
MacBeth
Batese
Prises
France Warns Germany Over Troop Concentration on Frontier
Paris reports French ambassador in Berlin Charles Laurent notified the German government that France is aware of a large German troop buildup on the Upper Silesia frontier. Paris warned Berlin to account for any crossing into the plebiscite area and pledged action if it occurs.
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Paris
Berlin
Charles Laurent
France
Upper Silesia
Germany
King Constantine Denies Abdication Rumors
Athens reports King Constantine of Greece declares no foundation to claims he may abdicate in favor of his son Prince George. The statement aims to quell circulating speculation about royal succession.
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Athens
Constantine
Prince George
Control Withdrawn Vision on Explosives Sales Warned
A Bureau of Mines statement says repeal of wartime laws eased access to explosives for anarchists safeblowers and oilers in the United States, affecting safety and regulation amid postwar policy changes.
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Washington
United States
Bureau of Mines
Raid on Chinese Laundry Nabs Four Men for Opium
Officials raided a Chinese laundry after suspicion arose and found ten boxes of opium valued at $1,000 hidden under a stairway. Four Chinese men were arrested.
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Si Way
Smuggling Scheme Linked to Canadian Wheat Shipments
London police uncover a second ground passage linking a motor ship Buenos with the first cargo of Canadian wheat. The scheme connected Swiss routes to the Canadian export through Vancouver and the Panama Canal, involving a Bal vessel and Millwall docks.
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Baden
London
Buenos
Millwall Docks
Vancouver
Panamawantin Canal
Manitoba Doctors Suspended Over Excessive Prescriptions
A Manitoba medical council committee investigated doctors who issued 300 or more prescriptions. The inquiry cites numerous cases and actions by the council, with the solicitor’s office authorised to report results. The suspension affects multiple physicians and reflects urgent oversight by the Physicians and Surgeons.
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Manitoba
Council of the Physicians
Jon
Germany Protest at League Over Occupation Claimed Limits
Germany protests to the League of Nations denying fresh occupations beyond western territory and bridgeheads. It argues that only specific treaty provisions apply and cites paragraphs in appendices and articles. The note condemns Allied measures as contrary to terms and seeks mediation to halt such actions.
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Berlin
League of Nations
Theng
League of 2
Bonar Law resigns from cabinet due to ill health
Andrew Bonar Law announces resignation from the cabinet citing ill health. In the House of Commons Lloyd George reads the notice as the Prime Minister confirms a physician warned of a possible breakdown. Bonar Law, born 1858 in New Brunswick, long served in British politics including as chancellor of the exchequer and leader in the Commons.
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London
Andrew
Bonar Law
Ord
Privy Seal
House of Commons
Lloydge
Bonar
Taw
Andrew Bo Law
Lloyd George
Measure to use lethal gas for death penalty sent to governor
Reno lawmakers pass a bill authorizing lethal gas as the method of execution and require a special gas chamber at the prison. The measure moves from the Senate to Governor Roy for final action.
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Reno
Nevada
Senate
Roy
Fireworks Ship Arrives At Boston With Heavy Cargo
The British steamship Romeo lies at Boston harbor under strict fire precautions as the port receives its largest Chinese fireworks shipment in years. Five thousand packages are aboard the vessel ready for unloading.
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Boston
Mass
Romeo
Britain Approves Harvey as U S Ambassador to Britain
London government formalizes appointment of Col. Geo. B. M. Harvey as United States Ambassador to Great Britain succeeding John A. Davis after his resignation.
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London
Setisa
Thas
Col. Geo. B. M. Harvey
United States
Great Britain
John A. Davis
Flavelle Resigns from Ontario License Board Post
D Flavelle announced his resignation after six years as chair of the Ontario License Board. He will quit the position in June and leave Toronto. The board will appoint a successor to fill the vacancy.
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Flavelle
Toronto
Cean
Ontario License Board
D. Flavelle
Agricultural Professors Are Poorly Paid
In a House debate on agriculture estimates Hon Dr Tolmie defended a proposed $180,000 budget increase for enforcing the destructive insect and pest act. Opposition members cited low salaries and example cases such as a translator earning per annum and a junior translator at $1590. Tolmie said civil service classifications conflicted with special duties.
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Ovawi
Tolmie
Soidti
Trade Pact With Russia Aims to Restore British Soviet Ties
The agreement, essentially the same as the Moscow draft, calls for both sides to avoid hostile actions and propaganda across borders. The Soviet Union agrees not to spark anti British actions among Asiatic peoples and to protect British subjects. Britain pledges non discrimination against Soviet trade and to allow trade ships normal harbor treatment.
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London
Great Britain
Russia
Moscow
Leonid Krassi Siinisce
Asia
Minor
Persia
Afghanistan
India
Britain
Tax On German Goods Delayed To March 31
London. The House of Commons with government consent decided the German Repair Bill imposing a 50 percent levy on imported German goods will not take effect until March 31. The measure passed its second reading in the Commons.
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London
House of Commons
Wnd
Commons
High Wages May Hinder Alberta Building Revival
Calgary contractors say Alberta’s building revival this year will depend on wages. If high wages continue, the public may be discouraged from building, signaling a slow start for construction activity in the province.
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Calgary
Alta
Alberta
Shor
St Patrick Day Parade in New York Sparks Pro British Protests
Irish residents packed Fifth Avenue in a three hour parade that featured Sinn Fein symbols and anti British posters. The event was reviewed by Mayor Harlan and clergy as crowds filled seventy blocks and pressed into Central Park.
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New York
Fifth Ave
Avena
Central Park
Rainbow Division
Sinn Fein
St Patick’s
Halan
Smith
Great Britain
Rome
Monsignor Livingstone
Hayes
France Grants Different Visa Rules for Allied and Enemy Visitors
The French government issues new rules distinguishing Allied country visitors from enemy nationals. Short stays of two weeks previously required identification cards at police headquaters, but under the new plan only visitors intending to stay two months must obtain a card. Passports for visitors departing a French port are no longer necessary.
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France
Time Lost In Industry in Ottawa February Losses
Ottawa reports increased time lost due to industrial disputes in February versus January. The Labour Gazette notes around 2624 workers involved, with about 23,54 days of work lost across 22 stakes or operations during February, reflecting higher disruption than January.
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Ottawa
Labor Gazene
Dominion Income Tax Return Deadlines Noted
Ottawa announces due dates for income tax returns. Individuals and corporations must file salary wage and dividend returns by March 31 and April 30 respectively.
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Dominion Income Tax
Ottawa
Dominion Income Io
Trade With Russia At Own Risk Signatures
The report states that the trade treaty between Great Britain and Russia does not change the Dominion Government stance on Soviet trade. Canadians may trade with Russia, but do so at their own risk.
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Ortawa
Great Britain
Soviet Republic
Russia
Revolts Rise in Cilicia and Kuban Regions
French and Turkish forces clash in Cilicia as revolts flare against Bolsheviki. Advices report uprisings in Kuban Terek and Daghestan, signaling widespread anti Bolshevik resistance across multiple frontiers.
No Further Work on Hudsons Bay Railway This Year
Discussion in Nelson Manitoba shows no plans for expansion this year as Dr Reid and J A Campbell discuss delays. Hon T A Crerar notes absence of government will and funds, citing $2500 spent with no completion. Local residents urge continuation, while Crerar hints at possible future work if funds arise.
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Gove
Dr. Reid
United States
Canada
Grand Trunk Pacific
Grand Trunk Railway
Grand Trunk
Nto
Grand Trunk P Jury
Reid
Canadian National Railways
Hudson’s Bay Railway
Hudson Bay Railway
J. A. Campbetly
Nelson
Man
T. A. Crerar
Campbell
Financia
Smobell
Eowere
Reece
Hudson Bay
Thomas Hay
Selkirk
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Larten
Ba'tese
Andrew Bonar Law
Harvey
P. E. Trautman
CPLR
Western Lines
West
Department of Agriculture
Russian Socialist Soviet Republic
Bolsheviki
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