Laborer Falls From Bridge and Drowns Cleared
Gordon Petrie a laborer residing on Elizabeth Street employed by the P R fell from a plank on a railway bridge where double tracking is underway. A hat was seen floating from the river but the body had not been recovered as divers and detectives searched the river this afternoon.
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Gordon Petrie
Barrow
Elizabeth St
The
P. R
Vetcle
Sergi
Tarper
Campbell
Rails Loosened to Wreck P E Express
Winnipeg August 28 The discovery of a deliberate wrecking attempt on Canadian Pacific passenger train No WS two miles south of Romarno shows spikes pulled and angle bars removed from hot rails. Wrecking crew left material behind. section man halted the southbound train. Chief Bell and CP police search for the culprits.
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Winnipeg
Canadian Pacific
No. WS
Stonewall Branch
Romarno
W. A. FP. Dispatch
Bell
Canadian Pacific Police
Accession of Japanese Emperor Carried Out in Tokyo
Yoshiisito the new Emperor of Japan completed the accession rites in Tokyo. An imperial edict was read to the Diet pledging to follow his ancestors. A 750000 appropriation covered late emperor funeral costs with the rest funded privately. The public lying in state for Matsuhito is set for September 4.
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Tokio
Yoshiisito
Japan
Matsuhito
Becker Case Proceeds in Hot New York Court
In a packed New York courtroom on August 22 Becker and four other Rosenthal case suspects appeared. Becker’s counsel challenged the indictment, seeking a postponement to August 27 while others pleaded not guilty. The session included Whitey Lewis, “Davo Frank,” Jack Sullivan, and William Shapiro, with further indictments looming.
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New York
Chas. Steinart
James White
Pecker
Strongara
Dig Jack” Selig
Becker
Daniel Frohman
Rosenthal
Cresehultz
John J. Brady
Hotel Metropole
Williams
Aeropole
Webber
Metropole
Cadillac
Whitman
Joseph Corrigan
Aldermanic
Charles C. Steinert
James C. White
Jack” Selig
Mulqueen
John F. McIntyre
McIntyre
Whitey Lewis
Davo Frank
Jack Sullivan
William Shapiro
Gyp-the-Blood
Louie
Chief Interfered in Police Vault Allegations surfaced in Gillespie case
Lethbridge Aug 22 Preliminary proceedings in the judicial investigation of Chief of Police Gillespie focused on police court records and vault tampering. Stenographer H S Bryan testified about missing fines and erased entries while alleging Gillespie interfered with the vault. Witnesses described hush money payments for licenses, with sensational developments expected implicating aldermen.
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Lethbridge
Alta
Gillespie
Winter
H. S. Bryan
Bryan
Police Court
Kmnnor
Grain Commission Set To Hear Progress On Survey Board
Calgary readies for next Grain Commission session on August 26 with representation from the board of trade grain exchange farmers of Alberta and railways. They will seek updates on establishing a survey board to act as an appellate body reviewing local inspector decisions. Hollinger Agency.
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Calgary
Grain Commission
Board of Trade Grain Exchange Farmers of Alberta
Grain Exchange
Detroit Aldermen Face Preliminary Hearing In Bribery Case
Detroit Aug 26. A group of Aldermen accused of accepting bribes may waive examination and be bound over for trial. The preliminary hearing for Alderman Landis Bronze of the thirteenth ward began yesterday afternoon and was expected to conclude today. Five lots remain in Block 8 at North Yuba priced at $7000 each.
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Detroit
Mic
Landis Bronze
Port Arthur Strikes Edge Toward Settlement as Cargo Moves
At Port Arthur Ontario Canadian Northern begins unloading cargo from the steamers Ames and Pellatt as officials expect the strike to end soon. Chief Agent A F E McDougald plans to address strikers this afternoon offering a two cent per hour raise, contingent on their response today.
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Port Arthur
Ont
Canadian Northern
Ames
Pellatt
A. F E. McDougald
Fete for Titanic Memorial Draws Notables to Lookout Hill
The President and Mrs Taft with numerous diplomats and North Shore summer colonists attend a grand garden fete at Lookout Hill in Gloucester hosted by Mr and Mrs John Hays Hammond. Proceeds fund a memorial in Washington for Titanic victims.
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Boston
Mass
Taft
Beverly
Magnolia
Manchestre-by-the-Sea
North Shore
Gloucester
Grand Garden
Lookout Hil
John Hays Hammond
Washington
State ready to fight crafters in graft cases
Columbus reports officials prepared to press indictments after a wave of bribery testimony and forthcoming grand jury sessions. Prosecutor Turner and Attorney General Hogan weigh surrender offers but demand a detailed confession outline before any deal. They vow to try all indictments and dismiss none, signaling a hard line against implicated legislators and officials.
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Columbus
Turner
Hogan
T. A. Dean
C. A. Bond
Veterinarians Gather for National Convention in Indianapolis
The American Veterinary Medical Association holds its annual convention in Indianapolis August 24 attracting about 2000 members from the U S and Canada. Notables include Dr F Brenton of Detroit president and Dr J W Klatz of Hobbsville in charge of surgical clinics with Dr Harry J Gill of New York directing medicinal clinics and Dr D E Salmon noted as the first vet to join the U S Bureau of Animal Industry as a rancher.
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Indianapolis
Ind
American Veterinary Medical Association
United States
Canna
F. Brenton
Detroit
J. W. Klatz
Hobbsville
Ftd
Harry J. Gill
Duke Start on Western Trip on August 23
The itinerary for Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Connaught shows a western tour starting August 23 from Toronto with stops in Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Edmonton, Calgary, Kamloops and Vancouver. They sail to Prince Rupert, return through Nanaimo, Victoria, Vancouver, Vernon, Okanagan district, Nelson, Macleod, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Moose Jaw, Regina, Indian Head, Brandon and Portage with hunting trips before arriving in Ottawa on October 21.
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Montreal
Duke and Duchess of Connaught
Toronto
West
Winnipeg
Saskatoon
Prince Albert
Felmonton
Calgary
Kamloops
Arrivas
Vancouver
Prince Rupert
Nanaimo
Victoria
Vernon
Okanagan District
Nelson
Macleod
Lethbridge
Medicine War
Moose Jaw
Regina
Indian Head
Apelle
Brandon
Portage
Ottawa
Edmonton Police Fall Into Line
Edmonton reports a scandal linked to police resignations and aftermanic happenings. The chief confirms the action stems from political interference as Lancr was placed with the mayor and commissioners. Five lots in Block 18 North Yuill were auctioned for 700 dollars each.
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Edmonton
Lancr
North Yuill
H. CG. Pettet & Co
Welsh County Re-elects Liberal in East Carmichael Bye-Election
In the Welsh County constituency of East Carmichael Liberal candidate Jones won with a majority of 2 728 after a recount, defeating Unionist Mervyn Pool and Labor Williams. The result marks first labor vote in the riding and a near thousand rise in Unionist totals, compared with the last general election where Liberals led by 3 510.
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London
East Carmichael
Abel Thomas
Jones
Biog
Yea
Unclear fragment prompts unknown historical notice
The readable text is fragmentary and lacks coherent events, names, or places to summarize into a factual card. It appears to be OCR noise with scattered phrases and stray numbers.
Daring burglar robs express train near Kansas City
A masked robber boarded the Denver Express near Kansas City, looted registered pouches, and fled as lawmen closed in. He was shot by his own revolver during the confrontation and died after being taken to a hospital. a note found in his pocket identified his intended destination and potential name.
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Iain No. Vl
Kansas City
Denver
Moteo
Oman
J. 2
Withers
HO. Smalley
Gaines, Co
Syetart FF
Gidham
Robert Flartsfeit
Bonners Springs
Lawrence
M.F. Smith
Ein
Willis Lonesberry
Medford
Oregon
Rain Delays Manitoba Harvest. Warm Weather Expected
Rain halted spring wheat cutting across Manitoba on August 23 as farmers awaited better conditions. Sudden cool spells and lingering frost risk slow work in Saskatchewan and Alberta with harvests lagging. but prospects point to heavier yields around twenty bushels if weather clears. Brandon reports slow progress and a later start next week pending sunshine and dry spells.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Canadian
Chicago
Minneapolis
Brandon
Regina
Sask
Genewal
Harvest Begins in Regina District as Bindsmen Brace for Peak
Regina area reports harvest starting with cutting in farms adjacent to the city and expected to spread next week to all binders in the region. Edmonton likewise sees rain after a spell of favorable weather with continued showers likely, lifting farmer anxiety over binder twine supply.
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Edmonton
World agricultural output: cereal stocks from Europe and beyond
Preliminary figures from the International Institute of Agriculture list wheat, corn, cotton, and other cereals by country, showing Prussia and Denmark among leading grain producers and noting yields above or below averages due to drought impacts. The report highlights broad regional production with percentages and bushel totals across nations.
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W.ap
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Cable
International Insttitute of Agriculture
Rome
Italy
Prussia
Bulgaria
Canada
Egypt
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Stonewall Express
Nema
Peror
Hollinger Agency
North Yui
H. C. Petter & Co
Titantc
Tiollinger Agency
Duke
Dispatch
Peg
Medicine Hat
W. A. F. Dispatch
Welsh County
M. P. Fried
Tuetret Ok Co
Wasp Topeka
Kas
the Daring
Union Pacific
Farvest
International Agriculture Institute At
Spain
Keypt
Rykk
Butea
Beliain
Dyranark
Hunsia
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