Militia lands at Nanaimo as strikers clash in Vancouver riots
Two hundred militiamen with Maxim machines landed at Departure Bay near Nanaimo to deter further unrest as rioting spread to Extension. A union-led mob fought police. Constable Harry Taylor was beaten and stripped of his badge. Ottawa declined official action while labor dispute talks stalled.
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Vancouver
B. C
Nanaimo
Victoria
Departure Bay
Coal City
Extension
David Baxter
Ladysmith
Harry Taylor
Ottawa
Department
Department. of Labor
United Mine Workers
Samuel Price
K. C
Two Mikes Seek Bail in Murder Case
After months in jail since their arrest for the assault on Andrew Chisick, Mike Marusyk and Mike Slemco move to secure bail. Their counsel McCarty Evans and Co. of this city filed the application to the supreme court.
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Mike Marusyk
Mike Slemco
Andrew Chisick
Supreme Court
McCarty, Evans and Co
New York Restaurant Rammed Under Mayor Curfew
Police reserves enforcing Mayor Gaynor’s curfew order raided the Thomas Healy restaurant for the fourth time this week and ejected patrons shortly after midnight. District Attorney Whitman was among those expelled.
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New York
Gaynor
Thomas Healy
Whitman
Montreal police graft claims spark city inquiry
Intense excitement at Montreal police headquarters follows affidavits accusing twelve officers of taking toll from disorderly houses and ordering free drinks. Ex-Constable Valade, the informer, and detectives from the Thiel agency are named among those cited.
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Montreal
Valade
Ithesa
Thiel Agency
Athabasca Relief Fund Gains Big Local Support
Athabasca Landing reports steady donations to the relief fund with Hon. A. G. McKay giving 1000 dollars and Lifton, Edmonton, and Calgary each contributing 1000 dollars. The C N R offers free freight from Edmonton for waifs of up to 2000 dollars in losses.
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Athabasca Landing
A. G. McKay
Athabasca
Lifton
Edmonton City
Calgary
Edmonton
President Locke of Phillies Dead in New Jersey
Philadelphia reports W. Locke president of the Philadelphia National League club died this afternoon at Ventnor New Jersey after a long illness. He led the team through many seasons and his death leaves a void in the organization.
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President Locke
Phillies
Philadelphia
W. Locke
Philadelphia National League Baseball Club
Ventor
N. J
Atlantic City
Lloyd George warns that arms spendthrift risks disaster
London August 14. David Lloyd George in the House of Commons warned that continued progressive armament spending by nations will lead to a great disaster. He urged international cooperation to curb arms growth and warned of higher taxes if pursued alone, describing armaments as a mad humor draining nations.
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Lloyd-George
London
David ‘Lloyd-George
the Exchequer
House’ of Commons
Europe
Jor
Exchequer
Marconi Company Is Prosperous Despite Controversies
London reports the Marconi Wireless Telegraph Company issued its annual report. Despite unfavorable controversies, gross and net profits rise sharply. The company declares the same 17 percent dividend as 1911, adds $500000 to reserve, and carries forward $761630, exceeding last year’s net profit.
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London
Marconi Wireless Telegraph Company
Western States in Grip of Heat Wave
Kansas City Aug 14 Light rains in scattered sections of Kansas Missouri and Oklahoma failed to ease a ten day heat wave. Highs reached 108 at Junction City and Manhattan 104 Salina 104 Topeka 102. Farmers rush cattle to market due to scarce feed and water as drought presses western ranges.
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Kansas City
Kansas
Missouri
Oklahoma
Juncton City
Manhattan
Salina
Topeka
Chase County
Collision Kills One in Montreal Train Tramway Crash
A collision on the road to Bout de Lisle between a CNR train and a Montreal tramway working car left one man, J. Beaudry, dead at the scene and two others seriously injured. The incident occurred this morning in Montreal.
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Montreal
J. Beaudry
Bout de Lisle
BritishImmigration to Canada Grows Fast in 6 Months
Winnipeg reports immigration from Great Britain to Canada remains strong with 86 000 Britons arriving in the first half of the year. Immigration commissioner J O Smith notes policy guidance and the deployment of British farming delegates to inform prospective settlers as he travels to the prairie provinces for firsthand advice.
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Canada
Great Britain
Winnipeg
J. O. Smith
Prairie Provinces
Colleges Unite In Manitoba Presbyterian Merger
At a Wesley college board meeting in Winnipeg on August 13 the decision was reached to affiliate with Manitoba college. The move aims to unite the Presbyterian and Methodist churches through an organic merger. Appointed to the Wesley college board were Principal Dr. Stewart J. H. Ashdown H. W. Hutchinson and E. B. L. Taylor.
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Winnipeg
Wesley College
Manitoba College
Presbyterian and
Methodist Churches
Stewart
J. H. Ashdown
H.W. Hutchinson
EB. L. Taylor
Impeachment of Governor Sulzer Declares Vacate Question
Governor William Sulzer was impeached by the New York State Assembly in Albany raising the question whether the governor must vacate office pending final adjudication. Major charges include converting campaign contributions to private use and failing to account for them in sworn statements.
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Albany
N.Y
William Sulzer
Senate
Court of Appeals
IWW Riots Continue in Minot. James Nolan Killed in Edmonton
Rioting by the I W W persisted in Minot North Dakota yesterday. A man named James Nolan was killed in Edmonton presumably during similar disturbances.
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I.W.W
Minot
N. D
James Nolan
Edmon
Twelve Hundred Killed in Canton Fighting
Canton August 14. Twelve hundred were killed in the fighting in Canton city yesterday. Pillages in progress everywhere. Half of the government troops have joined the rebels and looted the goldsmith and silversmith stores. Local officials and army officials are powerless due to dissensions.
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Canton
Canton City
Burrell Questions Agriculture Spending in Canada and Ghent
London reports Hon. Martin Burrell returning from Ghent where he criticizes public agricultural spending as insufficient for the industry. He notes Canada spends heavily but still not at its warranted level, cites near three million extra this year, and discusses rural development and education bills. Burrell plans to sail to Canada aboard the Virginian on August 27.
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London
Martin Burrell
Ghent
Canada
Burrell
Government Victory in Mexico Confirmed
Mexico City August 13 reports confirm a decisive federal victory over rebels led by Carranza and Julio Madero at Torreon. Carranza and Madero reportedly moved to Durango as rebels retreat toward Pedrincea demoralized and out of ammunition. federal reinforcements race in from the north to press the advantage.
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Mexico City
Carranza
Julio Madero
Torreon
War Office
Madero
Durango
Pedricena
Calgary Loses Narrowly at International Type Meet
Calgary Alberta faded by 15 votes as Providence Rhode Island won the 1914 International Type convention over Calgary.
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Nashville
Tenn
Providence
Calgary
Alberta
Receiver Appointed for British Columbian Fisheries Limited
Justice Ashbury orders a receiver and manager for British Columbian Fisheries Limited. It was stated 6,000 pounds must be wired to cover wages and 10,000 pounds more needed to handle the current salmon pack.
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London
Quebec Honors Private Hawkins at Civic Welcome
Private Hawkins winner of the King's Prize at Bisley received a civic reception in Quebec and was presented with a special Ross Rifle inscribed for the occasion. He departs at 1.30 for Montreal for a military welcome. Dr James C Fysh of Montreal appointed superintendent of Edmonton hospitals. The Daily News delivers in the city for 350 a month.
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Quebec
Hawkins
Bisley
Montreal
Jas. C.’ Fysh
Edmonton
Major Geo Walsh Dead in London
London reports the death of Major Geo Walsh formerly of the Leicestershire Regiment. He served as adjutant of colonial troops and took part in the coronations of King Edward in 1902 and King George in 1911.
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London
Geo. Walsh
Leicestershire .Regiment
Edward
George
Nearest approach to impeach ment in New York history
New York August 18. Never before has a New York governor been impeached. The closest incident involved George Clinton, the first chief executive from 179. An associate of Clinton was convicted of irregularities in land speculation and sent to jail. Clinton avoided trial and continued to serve the state for years.
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New York
New York State
George Clinton
Clinton
Newest Dreadnaught to Be Fastest Yet
London reports the battleship Queen Elizabeth to be launched next October at Portsmouth. It will be faster and more heavily armed than any prior dreadnought, burning oil fuel only. The design increases speed by two knots, removes coal bunkers, adds a double bottom and higher protected deck, and offers a larger steaming radius due to oil fuel capacity.
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London
Portsmouth
CPR policy on land for homeseekers hit strong
London reports Bart Kennedy, Standard correspondent, notes in Flocking Northward that genuine settlers compensate for weak speculative business. He cites 144,074 acres sold in 1913 now under cultivation, and a small share of the 261,870 acres sold in 1912 under cultivation. Ken Kennedy quotes CPR resources head Mr Dennis as fully satisfied the policy's justification.
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London
Bart Kennedy
Standard
Dennis
C.P.R. Resources Department
Canada
Forest Fires Threaten Homes Near Jellimore and Northwest Arm
Two large forest fires raged along the Arm yesterday. One fire burned behind Jellimore settlement endangering summer residents. villagers, soldiers, and a Halifax motor engine helped bring it under control. A second blaze near the northwest arm scorched tinder-dry bush and swept across the area.
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Halifax
Jellimore
Moose Jaw Man Fined For Jealousy Incident
G Aston of Moose Jaw threatened a passer by and was about to strike when police took him into custody. R B Stewart testified he sought to reach a friend in a street car Aston had just left. The justice fined Aston ten dollars plus costs.
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Moose Jaw
G. Aston
R. B. Stewart
Aston
Settler Killed by Lightning Near Scott Sask
David Gooding formerly of North Battleford and homesteader 24 miles south of Scott Sask was killed by lightning in a neighbor’s shack. The bolt followed a stove pipe and struck his left arm and side of the head. death was instantaneous. Two other men in the shack were slightly injured but recovered.
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North Battleford
David Gooding
Scott, Sask
Gooding
New Mill Contemplated to Expand Lake of the Woods Plant
Winnipeg Aug 14 Col F S Meighen and W W Hutchison leaders of the Lake of the Woods Milling Company say major western extensions are planned. A new large capacity mill costing about 500000 is practically settled to be built soon, location to be announced.
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Winnipeg
Col. F. S. Meighen
W. W. Hutchison
Lake of the Woods Milling Company
Hutchinson
Railways Rush Cars West to Handle Wheat Harvest
Railways rush freight cars to the western regions to move the bumper wheat harvest. Authorities expect heavy shipments as farmers deliver grain to term terminals and markets.
Governor's Wife's Illness Overshadows Impeachment
Ottawa reports the lieutenant governor Sir John M. Gibson will keep his post until about September 1914 when the new government house should be ready. He has consented to remain in office until then as requested by the government.
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Ottawa
John M. Gibson
Ontario
Sir John
Cable pin breaks at Arizona mine killing nine
Clifton Arizona August 14 nine men die and one hurt when a cable pin snaps at the Coronado Mine sending two ore cars loaded with 127 tons of ore down a 38 degree 3300 foot grade. The cars topple after safety chains fail as ten men ride the cars with three escaping before the plunge.
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Clifton
Ariz
Coronado
Liddell
Scott
Ambler
Queen’s Medical College to Probe Box With Corpse Arrival
Kingston authorities will investigate the opening of a coffin containing a man’s corpse killed near Belleville. The box arrived at Kingston Junction expressing the medical college. Officials are incensed and seek to identify who interfered with the dead body and set it upright on a barrel at the Junction.
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Kingston
Queen's Medical College
Belleville
Kingston Junction
Medical College
Ings Case Adjourned in Winnipeg Court
The case of Fred Ings a millionaire rancher from Nanton Alberta charged with stealing two horses was adjourned in police court and set for a further hearing tomorrow.
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Winnipeg
Fred Ings
Nanton
Alta
Alexander Gibson Lumber King Dead
Fredericton reports the death at Marysville of Alexander Gibson aged 94. He was a leading Canadian lumber captain who retired from active business in 1908 after a long and storied dominion career.
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Alexander Gibson Lumber King
Fredericton
Alexander Gibson
Canada
Dominion
Marysville
Blanes Herself for All the Trouble That Has Come Upon New York's Chief Executive
The piece notes Blanes addressing issues facing New York's chief executive with specialists in attendance. It outlines the political climate and reactions from experts, detailing concerns over governance and policy implications.
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Blanes
New York
Rival claimants battle for New York governorship
On August 14 in Albany two claimants to the NY governorship faced off as William Sulzer, impeached governor, sat in the executive chambers while Lieutenant Governor Martin Glynn asserted control. Impeachment papers were served. Sulzer questioned legality, while Glynn urged adherence to the new power structure amid Mrs. Sulzer’s illness.
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Albany
New York
Capitol
William Sulzer
Martin H. Glynn
Sulzer
Senate
Bulgaria Eyes New Balkan War Within a Decade
Bulgarian parliament member Denn y Bourmeoff predicts another Balkan conflict within ten years if justice is not served. Sofia correspondent Valentine Williams notes public opinion favors treaty revision and Russia as bulwark, while resentment toward Romania grows over loss of grain areas and population. Turkey's hold on Adrianople and threats of action heighten fears of renewed conflict in Thrace.
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London
Bulgaria
Denny Bourmeoff
Valentine Williams
Daily ’Mail
Sofia
Williams
Russia
Romania
Rustehuk
Roumania
Bucharest
Rand G.T. Prep Moves Crop in Ottawa August
Ottawa August 13. Report notes no official announcement yet as Rand G.T. PB. indicates readiness to move crop. The terse item hints at pending agricultural actions while delaying formal statements.
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Rand G.T. PB
Ottawa
Ade
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