Telegraphing Without Battery Successful Experiment
A reported experiment shows atmospheric electricity powering a 666 mile line from St Paul to Dickinson without batteries. During an aurora display, electrical waves were detected as early as seven, with voltmeters registering strong positive to negative swings and communication briefly halted as green light pulses charged lines nationwide for about twenty hours.
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G'elock
Green
Dildine
St. Paul
Dickinson
N.D
Sun Spots Supposedly Cause Widespread Disturbances
Scientists attribute the magnetic disturbance in London to sun spots, noting severe effects across Europe. Reports describe telegraph and telephone outages in Geneva and Sweden, with power systems alarmed as atmospheric magnetic activity disrupts electrical services. Oliver Lodge and Lockyer cited sun spots as the probable cause amid an unusually wet season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Berlin
Aus- Waly
Demmark
Switzerland
Irel
Scotland
Siberia
Riveria
Oliver Lodge
Lockyer
Buffalo Herds and Wild Cattle Worth in Montana Region
A Montana rancher on the Plat Head reservation guards a herd of over 40 buffalo within 100 miles of the U S border. The animals roam freely under his supervision and are valued at about 300 dollars each, with total value around 120,000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Silver Heights
Plains
Montana
Plat Head
Jore
Russians and Japs in Corean clash provoke expulsion plan
The Tokio correspondent of the Daily Mail reports a serious affray at Chemulpo Corea between Kaw’sian blue jackets from the Bohr and Japanese blue jackets from the Chizoda cruiser, injuring ten Japanese and several locals. The Moscow government reportedly plans to expel all Japanese along the Manchurian railroad route amid spy fears.
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Tokio
Daily Mail
Chemuipo
Corea
Bettern Kaw ‘Sian
Bohr
Chizoda
Chemutpo
Pewrsburg
Rusa Kovernment
Taving
German Garrison Reported Annihilated In Southwest Africa
Rumors spread that the Thon at Warmed in German South West Africa was wiped out by Hottentots and that a German consul in Cape Town confirmed a native rebellion in Demaraland. Reports claim the commander at Warbad was killed and the rebel chief shot, with further rumors of heavier losses among troops.
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Warmed
Africa
Cape Town
Demaraland
Warbad
Young thief confesses in Vancouver case of embezzlement
Clarence Hough Leonard a first year messenger for Haskins Sells accountants confessed to stealing over 5000 to fund marriage plans with Kathryne Miller. He and his wife traveled from Vancouver to Hoboken then Buffalo after the crime. Judge Cowing may suspend sentencing next Friday. Also noted are the druggist Nod Halpin's death and CPR shop layoffs in Toronto.
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Clarence Hough Leonard
Sto
Haskins & Sells, Accountants
Vancouver
Judge Cowing
Leonard
Kathryne Miller
Hoboken
Buffalo
Mixed World News Of A Turbulent Year
Reports from Calgary, Birmingham, Winnipeg and St Louis describe a string of events including a car repairer’s death, pugilist activities in Winnipeg, a Canadian cheese export forecast, an earthquake shock in multiple cities, a murder indictment in Winnipeg, and public works funding cuts. Additional notes mention gas company actions, CPR telecom tests, grain and fishery estimates, and a political shooting risk at a Louisville polling site.
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Eugene Clark
Calgary
Chamberlain
Birmingham
Tormy Tyan
Winnipeg
Dominion City
Canada
St Louis
Memphis
Lucas Kyrk
Winnipeg Gas Company
Wounded Veteran by Birth at Balaklava Tale
A Balham man chats with a wooden legged mendicant and learns the veteran’s tale. The mendicant explains the leg injury runs in the blood, saying the father lost a leg in Balaklava and that he inherits the wound. The scene ends with the claim I am a wounded veteran by birth.
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Caid
Balham
Balaklava
Prominent Debt Exchange Sparks Odd Banter
A brief, quoted exchange recalls a $19 loan between two individuals. One asks if the debtor has forgotten the amount, the other suggests using this moment to ease the conscience. The dialogue is presented as a light, streetwise aside.
Global unrest and economic shocks spark varied actions
From hemispheric briefs reporting Pacama’s declaration affecting British troops to Boer orders in Tex for cattle head. Mitchell orders 15 woo miners in Colorado to strike while a half million dollar dry dock is planned at Vancouver. Fort William electric shut down and a Niagara strike charge ripple through the region. Earthquakes devastate carpet factories in Persia killing hundreds. Carnegie Library cornerstone in Winnipeg is laid. Lieut Governor McMillan attends. German Mennonites seek land in Quill Lake Valley amid settlement push. Wirin disorder marks a city works meeting as Tammany’s Col McClellan wins Greater New York by a wide margin. Republican gains appear beyond the city and in distant states.
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Mitchell
Colorado
Vancouver
Fort William
Tila
Niagara
Persia
Kille
Carnegic Library
Winnipeg
McMillan
Quill Lake Valley
Hoard of Works
Wir
Tammany
Col McClellan Wasor
Greater
New York
May Be Murder in Regina Case Tied to Arneson Son
Report states Christopher Arneson of Mine County suspects his son Young Arneson was robbed and murdered at Regina North West Australia. Howard S D attorney FE Chamberlain followed the father’s instructions and aided by Dr Collins of Howard. Arneson had money and valuables, body shipped to South Dakota, two gunshot like holes found, investigation to locate the suspects if foul play is proven.
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Christopher Arneson
Mine County
Regina
Chamberlain
Howard, S.D
Young Arneson
Petersburg
South Dakota
Dr. Collins
Howard
Samer
Arneson
Keeyn
Juilor
Narrow Escape On Mountain Train Near Fraser River
Passengers arriving from the north recount a miraculous escape as a crowded train struck a fox rolling down from the mountain. The engine halted on a high ledge over a canyon near the Fraser River, narrowly avoiding a wreck, with the engineer and tender saved by the log barrier. A passenger offered an address and rockets to the engineer for swift action.
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Ruesuy
Ne Coast
North End
Hnd
Fraser River
Massive Earthquake Strikes Turshir TurbatT-Haidari Mersin
A severe quake wreaked havoc across Turshir TurbatT-Haidari and Mersin. Reports say over 250 people killed and many injured as hundreds of carjet factories, stalls, and buildings were destroyed leaving the town practically demolished.
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Vallyanfila
India
Turshir
Turbatt-Haidari
Mersin
Great Bay Paar
Fragmentary warfront notes from a disrupted dispatch
Readable text notes weakly describe fixed bayonets and militia activity near a border. It mentions a group crossing the US side after receiving money, with calm conditions but anticipated trouble. Names and specifics are obscured by damaged OCR.
Immigrants Arrivals and Canada Migration Drive
The report shows 121115 arrivals from Great Britain and Ireland, the United States, and Europe for October. Canada plans a broader migration push with campaigns in France and Belgium to attract rural settlers to Quebec, Manitoba, and the Northwest Territories, led by Paul Willard as general immigration agent and with deputy oversight by Mr. Smart.
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Ottawa
Department of Oh
Ems Interior
Hitish Isles
United States
Europe
Isis
France
Belgian
Quebec
Manitoba
Northwest Territories
Paul Wiallard
Gration
Willard
Canada
Activ
Telgiarfare
Das
Tiitain
Tragic Train Death Of 13 Year Old Boy
A 13 year old boy named Winnie Stuthard was found near Salter Street beside the tracks, head and hand severed by a moving train. The body was found by Mr Robert Duncan as the youth attempted to cross on hands and knees just before the overhead bridge. Coroner and railway officials weigh responsibility as the boy’s father nurses injuries from a prior accident.
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Robt. Duncan
Salter Street
Duncan
Prisoner’s Careless Halloween Prank Delays Dover Train
A Halloween prank delayed the Port Dover train by an hour after a thief broke into the shed housing the engine and pushed it along the track for a mile. The incident injured no one here, but the driver and crew reported the scare and damages.
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Hallowe'en
Port Dover
Port” Dover
Gring
Ced
Empress Freight Shed Missing Youth With Cash In Winnipeg
Reginald Heiskell, 15, entrusted with $3000 to be sent by express in Brandon, vanished after Winnipeg delivery on Monday night. He did not return to the office the next day. a trunk search revealed $4.09 and the missing cash. No clue to his whereabouts.
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Brandon
Reginald Heiskell
Express
Winnipeg
McDougall’s Prairie Journey Moves Faith and Fear
A reflective piece on Rev John McDougall, Mission Superintendent, and his Prairie travel writings. It contrasts eastern tastes for space with prairie life, noting vivid scenes of buffalo hunts, vast landscapes, and spiritual tensions, casting McDougall as an ecclesiastical observer amid frontier experiences.
Readings in Toronto Labor Habits From Vacations
The article surveys how students in Toronto resort to varied jobs during breaks. It notes many finance money for courses by short gigs, including medical assistants, survey crews, mechanics in factories, shipboard work, teaching summer schools, and other roles. It highlights widespread work habits and diverse assignments across trades.
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Toronto
Knox
Pittsting
Cleveland
Cal
Atlantic
Otbfre
Uie Lee
Ontario to Seek Bounties for Silver Lead Industry
A Canadian report notes limited silver lead prospects in Ontario but highlights a single project at Pannockturnhich already operating. It mentions federal bounty incentives and a British Columbia led demand, while Americans explore similar ventures at Esho Lake near Sault Ste Marie, aiming to invest in Toronto Nowa.
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Ontario
Ite
Galena
Esho Lake
Sault Ste Marie
Suis
Toronto Nowa
Advice on saving and prudent living for young men
A speaker urges young workers to stop overspending, start saving from salaries, and use common sense in expenditures. He compares living on ten dollars a week to wasting opportunities, advises banking to build credit, and stresses building a future through disciplined budgeting and small investments.
Acetylene Power Planned for Future Tram System
Plans outline use of acetylene to eliminate the entire tram system in the Cirit region. Work starts immediately on plants to produce acetylene, with plants located at Vancouver and other sites. Utilities indicate the new process will be introduced to all lines as it becomes established.
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Wuonipes
Vancouvter
Amurore Arrives Vancouver amid Alaska mining tale
The steamer Amurore reached Vancouver from Skagway with reports of a fresh strike in the Alack digginge region northwest of White Horne. The finder reportedly earned 70 dollars in ten days in wages and claimed a cure for cold from a surface treatment. A Stampede war story near White Hore notes excitement and outfit readiness.
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Amurore
Vancouver
Skagway
White Horne
Hormee
Outfite
Memorable notes as premier teases retirement in France
The item mentions Premier Comber of France expected to retire, with a set communication about political moves. It notes Grand Forks defeating the Vienne Shamcocks and CPR plans involving acetylene lighting. A Russia Japan war mood is hinted with postponed timing until spring and tax totals for Winnipeg listed at 1 045 430 dollars. Manitoba and Northwest Postmasters' Association to meet in Winnipeg on Boventer 1 and 12.
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Teletraymietus
Premier Comber
France
Grand Forks
Vienne
CPR
Russia
Japan
Winnipeg
Manitoba and Northwest Postmasters’ Association
Boventer
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Meight
Matterie
Auritute
Young Thief
Repenta
Nce
Nod. Halpin
Exalderman A Thason
Beamon
Leckie
Royal Canadian Rifles
Somaliland
THE
Tasin
Hievtash
Columbia
Northwest Grain Dealers Association
Young
Selkirk Watchery
Louisville
Republica
Pacama
North Daksta
Nuagare
Pransier House
Stra
Tem Mamta
Great Teritain
U.S
Racer Frearh
Belglans
Seneetens
Matlawerra
Ohn Fox
Rymal Station
Fox
Skips
John M’dougall
Picare
Saskatchewan
John Mc Dougall
Toard
Prairie
Rockies
Hudson's Baye
Stcbougall
McDougall
Maticholl
Cutlife Hive
Frank Borris
Livingstone
Hudson's Bay
Vortage
McDougalist
Father Lacouite
Menougalis
Great
Lane Land
Merah
Ion Ae
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