Tragic shooting grips St Pierre. Breton slain in house
A man named Furlide Breton was shot and killed last night at 9 by J Coutois with a shotgun in St Pierre. The attacker, after capture, attempted suicide and then told a story of threats, anger, and a quarrel with Breton and Davis. Police and doctors investigated as witnesses recounted bloodied floors and a fatal head wound.
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St. Pierre
Furlide Breton
Haltbreet
J Coutois
Breton
Davis
Sethier T
Tam
Bite
da Vis
J. Lamoureux
No T Carey
Cours
Lord Rosebery Attacks Cabinet On Military Reform Plan
Lord Rosebery answers a co respondent on the 1 cent report of the commission inquiry. He strongly condemns the cabinet saying they are responsible for disasters and errors in conduct. He calls for a new departure in Britain's military management and urges King to authorize General Lord Kitchener to reorganize the system.
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Lord Rosebery
Great Britain
Lord Kitchener
Uses for Nettle Fiber Across Cultures and Uses
A fragmented report describes the historical and global uses of the common nettle plant and its fiber. It notes blanching by earthing up, fodder value for animals, and traditional textile and paper applications in France, Hindustan, China, and Russia. It mentions Kamchatka lines, Scottish linen, and a Dresden China grass factory.
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Russia
Sweden
Holland
Kamchatka
France
Hindustan
China
Dresden
Major Pond and Ian Maclaren Delayed Telegraphic Welcome
Major Pond and Ian Maclaren faced a railway breakdown delaying a lecture to a 1000 strong American audience. Telegrams kept arriving, lightening the mood with jokes as the pair neared the platform. The crowd greeted them with hearty laughter once they arrived.
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Major Pond
Ian Maclaren
Belief in Hanging Halcyon Birds Spreads Local Folklore
A fragmented note recalls old faith that a preserved kingfisher or halcyon suspended from a ceiling points its bill toward windward and tide. References to Shakespeare and Botley cottage sightings echo this superstition while a remark about Bengal tigers adds comic aside about prices.
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Halcyon
Xes Shakespeare
Lear
Kent
Corwall
Asher
Botley
Southampton
The Breaking End In the Banter of Camon and Bangs
Camon asks if his friend Tanker succeeded in breaking his terrible drink. Bangs replies the habit did not break him and instead he remains entrenched in the pattern.
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Tanker
Plucky Plurals Challenge spelling test scene
An applicant mocks the spelling test as Frost selects nine strong candidates. The scene hints at scrutiny with one person peering over another's shoulder during the write up.
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Bis
Fragmented Old Time Rite Reflected in St Leon Scene
A rustic lament recalls a chivalric ritual where the lady of a knight is pledged, and at St Leon’s moment a lord lifts a cup and proclaims a reverent drink to one whose power may depart, naming his noble mother in a venerable, if fragmentary, rite.
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St. Leon
Fatal Plane and The Question of Forte Beliefs
A fragment notes a fatal plane incident and reflects on personal forte and planning. It hints at men misallocating time on plans, while suggesting belief in individual strengths. The text remains incomplete and impressionistic.
Unclear fragment hints at park around Bienheim
Fragmentary text mentions a park surrounding Bienheim and an acreage figure of 2700 acres with a wall around. Hard to extract a clear event, date, or named entities beyond Bienheim and park.
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Bienheim
Stabbing Brawl in Frank Alta Bar Leaves Man Wounded
In Frank Alta a serious stabbing affray occurred on Sept 14 at the Frank hotel bar. James Milne was wounded multiple times by Fitzgerald after a quarrel and a prior challenge over loyalty. Fitzgerald fled, was recaptured, and Milne was taken to Dr. Malcolmson's hospital in critical condition.
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Frank
Alta
James Milne
Inner
Fitzgerald
Milne
Fitzy
Fitz
Jor
Milne i
Malcolmson
Diverse early 20th century news items and incidents
A compilation notes coal discovery at Gauiveau headwaters, scrip ambitions of western half breeds, Thomas L from appendic on ill in Chicago, and high bank interest on deposits. It reports a year old girl shot, floods ruining Longburn crops, W A Leys found dead with bullet wounds, Turks’ atrocities near Losengrad, Canada UK trade gains, and legal/political moves in Russia and Western connections. A typhoon steamer capsize near Kwong Chow Wan causes deaths. George Towns in Newcastle sees boat stock destroyed. railway accident near Chatharp injures many passengers.
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Gauiveau
Thomas L
Appendicon
Chicago
Lake Maintonas
Longburn
Himnself
Bestro Ian
Maskan
J. Am
Letib
Kratova
Mies
Iskub
Ottawa Free Press notes registry of visitors 1902 03
A partial list shows visitors registered by Vincent at the entrance from Quebec Nova Scotia New Brunswick British Columbia and Prince Edward Island during July 1 1902 to June 30 1903. The report notes a five year view height and big tow meat context amid Ottawa proceedings.
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Parliament
Ottawa Free Press
Vincent
Quebec
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
British Columbia
Prince Edward II
Boundary Tribunal Session Sets Alaska Dispute Tone
The Alaska Boundary Tribunal opened in London with both sides represented. The British attorney general outlined long standing disputes from 1872, noting aims to clarify the treaty of 1825 and the 1908 tribunal role. He detailed questions on channels, coast trends, mountains, and treaty interpretation, arguing limits on the tribunal’s power and asserting British positions on boundary markers and may be the key issues.
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Alaska Boundary Tribunal
Foregn
London
Great Britain
Yukon Territory
High Commission
Forties
Towurdise
Portland Channel
Wales
Pearse
Isian
Sahibala
Ada
King
Wales Island
Russia
Mendenhell
Uni- Ini States Coast Survey
Turner
Cous Mendenhall
Mendeoha Bn
United States
St. Elias Alps
Se Elias
Dyea
Qunn
Vancouvers negotiations matter in court session
A fragmented report notes civil process during a court session focusing on negotiations and claims related to Great Hell SAM, with attention to the familiar avenues of US influence and official stance as the court rose.
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Aed
Civiilly
Balfour’s Free Trade Policy Arguments Challenged
Premier of Great Pimseit in Pa four releases advance sheets of a pamphlet on Free Trade arguing for a revised British fiscal stance. Balfour says free trade exists but must adapt to protect Britain's interests, citing rising export shares, colonial and foreign tariffs, and the need to abandon self-imposed bonds. He warns protectionist rivals erode Britain’s markets and urges fiscal inducements over strict economic theories.
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Great Britain
England
America
France
Russia
Balfour
Cousell
Eabi
Chasberlain
Nalfour
Chasherlain
Mr. Balfour
Balfons
Rich gold strike reported at Sturgeon Lake Ontario
A rich gold strike is reported at Sturgeon Lake in New Ontario. Major Delmar has reused ninety thousand dollars for a racer. Canadian Northern surveyors work toward Hudson Bay as a storm traps 85 cattle at Whitewater Manitoba, all perishing. CP rail expenditures in Winnipeg rise to three million for a new hotel and depot. Reverend Robert Benson, son of the late Archbishop of Canterbury, has joined the Catholic church. Railway companies in the West contest to withdraw storage and insurance schedules. warehouse commissioner sets charges for storage. Banks may raise deposit rates from to per cent after a grain charter. A Peterboro broker dies after taking seidlitz powder. Dawson streets policed. Dickens born September 15 in this city, auction planned. A house on Commercial Road to be sold by trustees of Miss Sarah Pearce’s will. Bailey Jones, a Boissevain farmer, flees justice after rape and abuse of a Swedish woman. warrants issued. he is believed to have crossed the boundary.
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Sturgeon Lake
New
Ontario
Delmar
Racer
Huds Bay
Siwamp
Whitewater
Man
CP. R
Robert Benson
Canterbury
Duishel
Peterboro
Dawson
Es Dickens
Commercial Road
Sarah Pearce
Antice Hon Mart
Messrs
Penny & Clark
Kings Road
Southsea
Bailey Jones
Boissevain
Jones Farm
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Oader
Erage
Lamoureaus
Jarvis
Mr. Carey
Lemaire Hich
Coutois
Lemaire
Coutame
Leonaire
Jed
Arres
Ptors
Conte
Garand
Frost
Pre James
Cbee
Toronto
Cadertohes
Sreldassn
Internation Falbeop
Onic
Colonia Eteetatone Es Vision
Wiis
Aconauer Aloraton
Etassead Ideale Musk
Catia Fettitany
Puunteiian
Ernestards Baluey
Buena Anon
Poy
Schafers
Dailey Mail
Wongong
Kwarg-Chau-Wan
George Towns
Seulelor
Newcastle
Nsw
Rg d
Chatharp
Ont
Pers Marquette
Pimseit
Ua Cabtecrame
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