Sir Wilfrid Laurier vows retirement if Liberals fail
In St Jerome Quebec on Aug 25 Sir Wilfrid Laurier declared he would retire from public life if defeated in the coming elections and would not lead the opposition in the next Parliament. He said rest is sweet and would not reproach the victors, praising the country’s love and respect over imperial honors.
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A. P. St. Jerome
England
Wilfrid Laurier
Sir Wilfrid
Wilfrid
Col
Tragic shooting kills two children near Medicine Hat
A Vollman family returning from a berry-picking trip in Happyland north of Medicine Hat faced disaster when a shotgun discharged in a rig. Son, 11, and daughter, 9, died within minutes. The parents and two friends were newly relocated from Roumania three weeks prior.
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Phillip Vellman
Medicine Hat
Happyland
Philip Velman
Mrs. Vollman
Volman
Roumania
Annexation argument fails to sway farmers against markets
The Manchester Guardian cites Canadian election coverage noting reciprocity as a major issue. It argues farmers see a strong near market benefit outweighing fears of U S absorption and highlights Conservative alliances doubting Laurier’s imperialism. The Observer adds reciprocity defeat only possible with anti imperialist Nationalist allies.
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London
Manchester Guardian
Canada
United States
England
Bourass
Laurier
Bank official lauds Winnipeg growth during inspection
Alexander Laird, general manager of the Canadian Bank of Commerce, traveling on a coast to coast inspection, praises Winnipeg’s life and enterprise. He lays the corner stone of the new Main Street banking building after a large ceremony with improvised speeches and contractor praise.
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Winnipeg
Alexander “Laird
Canadian Bank ‘of Commerce
Laird
Main Street Banking
Baird
United Farmers Endorse Buchanan At Alberta Meeting
At the United Farmers of Alberta gathering in Fisher Hall Winnifred on a Saturday afternoon the group debated election participation. They oppose politics but vow to act to protect farmer interests, uniting to support W A Buchanan over C A Magrath as the preferred candidate.
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United Farmers of Alberta
Fisher Hall
Winnifred
Ottawa
C. A. Magrath
W. A. Buchanan
Buchanan
Train Gogs Through Trestle with 12 Killed
Rochester reports Chicago and Buffalo train No 4 on the Lehigh Valley Railroad plunged through a trestle at Manchester Ontario county New York. Twelve persons are reported killed. The train carried Grand Army veterans.
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W. A. P. Dispatch
Rochester
Buffalo
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Manchester
Ontario County
New York
Grand Army
Liberal Committee Rooms Open at Royal Bowling Alleys
Liberal headquarters established in the Royal Bowling Alleys on South Railway Street invites all electors interested in reciprocity to attend daily meetings. Telephone 541.
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Royal Bowling
Rumor of Sir William Whyte Retirement at CPR
Winnipeg August 25 The Tribune reports a circulating rumor that Sir William Whyte will announce retirement from active CPR management in Western Canada within days. It suggests he may remain with the company in a role similar to Sir William Van Horne and names G J Bury as a potential vacancy candidate. John McManus of Webb Sask is visiting Hat today.
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W. A. P. Dispatch
Winnipeg
The _ Tribune today
C. P. R. Erreves
William Whyte
Canada
William
William van Horne
G. J. Bury
Western Lines
John McManus
Webb, Sask
Reciprocity speech on trade and unity between nations
A speaker argues for reciprocity with the United States and reciprocal trade with Britain, claiming it will benefit all Canadians, especially farmers. He criticizes the Conservatives, rejects annexation, and frames the agreement as a bond of peace, harmony, and friendship that advances material prosperity and civilization.
Canadian Bank of Commerce founder outlines strong foundation
Mr Laird says financial Canada is in splendid shape and a bumper crop is likely. He notes optimism in the West and Peace River ventures, predicting rapid development. Classified ads offer a new five room cottage on Balmoral Street for 200 dollars and a seven room Ottawa Street house for 3500 dollars with good terms.
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Canadian Bank of Commerce
Laird
Financial Canada
West
Peace River Country
Balmoral Street
Pettet
Toronto Street
Ottawa Street
Pettét
By-Laws Carried By Good Majority In Medicine Hat
The five money by-laws submitted to Medicine Hat burgesses yesterday were all carried by a splendid majority. The vote was small with only 40 voters participating. the gas system by-law passed with only one dissenting vote.
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Medicine Hat
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