Fire destroys Toronto sanatorium near Weston with 100000 loss
A large brick sanatorium for consumptives near Weston is wrecked by a fire at 12 30 this morning. Ninety patients were in the buildings. forty were helpless but all were rescued, though exposed in the cold after hours. The main building and several cottages were destroyed. origin attributed to the boiler room. Meanwhile a Mock Parliament event in Toronto celebrated Mr. John Benson with a framed photo and featured impromptu talks on reform and municipal issues.
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Weston
Toronto
Council
John Benson
Brown
Benson
Mr. Sansom
Bryenton
C.P.R
Toront Street
McClellan
Alberta and Great Waterways
S. Bannon
Ware
England
Baker
Muir
House of Lords
C. Pratt
M. A. Brown
Mahaffy
Messrs. Ware and
Sansom
Y.M.C
Calgary
Memphis Gunfight Ends in Robbery Shooting
In Memphis Tennessee a black man named Thomas robs passersby in a negro section near a doorway when Walton confronts him. Walton fires wounding Thomas with a bullet just above the heart and restrains him from further violence.
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Memphis
Tenn
Thomas
Walton Walton
Walton
London Polling Data and Political Tensions Report
London notices list party leaders and vote tallies for Camberwell Croydon Shoreditch Newington and West Ham seats with Liberal Unionist and Labour results, plus comments by Lord Rosebery on personal liberty and governance amid Irish Home Rule debates. The piece portrays a tense electoral atmosphere with suffrage activism and civil‑order concerns shaping public discourse.
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London
Camberwell
North
Dr. Macnamara
H. Coldsmid
Preham
A. Richardson
H. C. Cooch
Dulwich
Spencer Hall
Croydon
A. L. Leon
Ian Malcolm
Shoreditch
Haggerston
H. C. Chancellor
Hon. R. Guinness
Hoxton
Allison Francis
Newington
Walworth
J. A. Dawes
RK. E. Belilios
West
Capt
C. Nortons
W. Bookes
West Ham
C. F
A. Spicer
North Hackney
F. Cassel
K.C
Canada
Laurier
Dominion
Austin Chamberlain
Oldhill
Haldane
Berwick
Balfour
Stephen's Green
Birrell
Home
Churchill
Great Britain
Ireland
Chary
Manchester
Lord Rosebery
United States
Libsecon
Macao Governor Replaced After Soldier Sailor Demands
Lisbon reports that Macao fully restored order after rebel demands were granted. The Macao governor has been replaced by Judge Marques Vidall amid suspicions he protected religious orders.
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Lisbon
Portugal
Macao
China
Marques Vidall
Public Meeting Tonight at City Hall
Ratepayers are reminded of a public meeting at City Hall tonight where the Council and School Trustees will present this year’s business reports.
Mexico City Inauguration Quiet Amid Security Tensions
President Diaz and Vice President Corrol took oaths in a sparsely attended ceremony at the Hall of Congress amid heavy security. Diplomats and officials observed as police and rurales kept order outside, with no public jubilations.
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Mexico City
Chihuahua
Alexico
Bens Herfilero
Mexico
Diaz
Hall of Congress
Pamon Corrol
National Palace
Curling Rink Construction Suspended by Cold Snap
Work on the curling rink is paused due to a cold snap. Wall construction has progressed for several days under contract to A. P. Burns. as soon as weather moderates, the project will be rushed to completion.
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A. P. Burns
Felt Earthquake Shocks Hit Victoria Tonight
Victoria, Dec 1. Two earthquake shocks were felt last night, the first at 11.36 p.m. and the second immediately after. Windows rattled and pedestrians were startled, but no damage occurred.
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Victoria
St Barnabas and Century Church Ladies Divide Banquet Surplus
After covering all banquet costs, the St Barnabas and Century church ladies split a surplus of 512 shillings. The event supported by both congregations showcases community fundraising and collaborative effort.
Expressmen Strike Ends With Wage Increase Open Shop
New York December 1 drivers and helpers of Express Company employees accepted employer terms ending the strike. Wages rise 5 to 8 percent for most companies. Eleven hour day set. Sunday and holiday work not required. Open shop established.
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New York
Express Company
Countess Tolstoi Dying in Russia
Reports from Yasnaya Poliana say Countess Tolstoi’s fever has reached a critical stage and death is momentarily expected.
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St. Petersburg
Tolstoi
Yasnaya
Poliana
Milne Stationery Store Ad Speaks To Dolls And Winter Gear
Milne Stationery Store lists talking and sleeping dolls and winter sporting goods like skates and boxing gloves. A band dance is announced at the Armory for Thursday night. In local clerical moves, Rev Aurel Davis arrives with family and will deliver inaugural sermons at St Barnabas on Sunday.
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Milne-Rodd
The
Liberal Association
Aurel Dean Davis
St. Barnabas
Milne Stationery
Armory
John Day
Sty
Toc
Tadtics
Hw.n
W. J3.dimmich
J. C. Colterhead
Succeeds Judge Mitchell in Alberta bench
Ottawa reports an order in council transferring His Honor Judge Carpenter of Macleod to Calgary district to replace Hon. C. R. Mitchell who resigned to join Premier Sifton's government. J. L. Crawford of Red Deer named district judge at Macleod in succession to Carpenter.
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Ottawa
Carpenter
Macleod
Calgary
C. R. Mitchell
Sifton
J. L. Crawford
Red Deer
Cattle and Hog Prices Steady as Winnipeg Market Totals Rise
Receipts of 200 cattle and 200 hogs mark a strong Winnipeg market with cattle chiefly sold as butcher cattle. Six Elgin Manitoba steers brought 34.75 per cwt, the top price in months, while other beef cattle sold mostly between 4 and 4.25 per cwt. Hog sales reached 7.75 per cwt off cars as demand remained robust. Wheat futures and cash closes shown for Dec and May deliveries with various grade prices and flax at 2.26 N W C.]
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Winnipeg
Elgin
Manitoba
C.W
C. W
N.W
Real Estate Moves Across Central Park and Subdivisions
Mr Mahaffy buys two Central Park lots for 500 and 600 dollars and plans to donate the 600 dollar lot for a city park. Donald Black sells his east Seven Persons creek quarter to Geoffrey Johnston for 16000 dollars. A J Matthews reports yesterday sales including six Central Park lots to F G Forster and four hill lots plus a 1000 dollar block to Medicine Hat parties. Duncan Campbell and John A Bell buy lot 9 block 21 for 1400 dollars on Toronto street near Mrs Glover’s residence.
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Mahaffy
Central Park
G. W. Elliott
Block 51
Herald
Ma Mahaffy
Donald Black
Seven Persons Creek
Geoffrey Johnston
Black
Medicine Hat
C. P.R
A. J. Matthews
F. G. Forster
Duncan Campbell
John A. Bell
C. Wagstaff
Toronto Street
Milne Rodd Stationery Store Ad Mentions Baby Sleighs
An OCR fragment notes Milne Rodd Stationery Store selling baby sleighs and coasters and references a band dance at an event. The readable text is fragmentary but indicates a local shop promotion and social gathering.
Descendants Seek Hudson Bay Land Grant in Ottawa
Mr. Cowie of Winpley arrives in Ottawa to press the government and MPs for a grant of western lands to descendants of Hudson Bay Company employees before 1870.
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Ottawa
Cowie
Winpley
Hudson Bay Company
Pilgrims Wending Their Way to Mecca via New Route
Cairo reports the annual Muslim pilgrimage underway with the hidden cargo of the holy carpet from the Khedive's ceremony. The caravan shifts to Haifa and Medina via Hedras railway avoiding prior routes, amid strict quarantine and Red Sea patrols to guard against cholera and plague.
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Mecca
Cairo
Khedive
Beimir-El-Haqg
Suez
Jeddah
Medina
Pro- Phet
Egypt
Tor
Hedras
Port Said
Haifa
Red Sea
One Taber Curling Club Votes On New Two Sheet Rink
The Taber club elected officers led by Patron C A Magrath M P and Hon President A Mclean M P P with Dr G W Leech as President and P L Leach as Sec Treas A rink committee and a finance committee were named They plan a two sheet rink under $800 funded by subscriptions plus an incorporated stock company this season with capital stock of 10000 and $10 shares Subscribers of two shares gain exemption from membership fee this season.
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Taber Curling Club
C. A. Magrath
M.P
McLean
M.P.P
G. W. Leech
Sec.Treas
P. L. Leach
Wright
Powell and Annable
Ewing, Ross and Robinson
Allen Players Bring Defiance of Doris to Medicine Hat
The Allen Players present a three night engagement at the Medicine Hat Opera House starting Monday December 5. They open with The Defiance of Doris, a new comedy drama written for Miss Verna Felton by Herbert Bashford of San Jose. Bashford, ex Tacoma Ledger editor, studied Felton’s acting to tailor the piece. The company travels with a baggage car and will showcase new scenery each night.
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Medicine Hat Opera House
Doris
Verna Felton
Herbert Bashford
San Jose
Cal
Knox Presbyterian social at Cousleys this evening
The Y P C of Knox Presbyterian plans a monthly social at Mr and Mrs W D Cousley home at 8 o clock tonight. Milne Studio advertises Xmas photos as the real present. Milne Rodd Stationery Co offers toys and Xmas cards with low prices. Knox church services Sunday at 11 am and 7 30 pm Coleridge services Monday 7 30 pm.
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Y.P.C
Knox Presbyterian Church
W. D. Cousley
Milne Studio
Milne-Rodd Stationery Store
Coleridge
Farrest
Milne-Rodd Stationery Co
Alberta Legislature Aims to Amend Waterways Bill Debate Next Week
In Edmonton on Nov 30 the Opposition leader B M Michener moves an amendment to the Premier's Great Waterways Bill as talks on the waterways bill proceed likely next week. D D Mann of Canadian Northern may back an alternative policy by Sifton. BR B Bennett attacks the Litton confiscation bill as unlawful, warns of lengthy litigation with the United States and banks, and calls for bondholder consent before any action. Rutherford adjourns the debate.
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Edmonton
B. M. Michener
D. D. Mann
Canadian Northern
Sifton
BR. B. Bennett
Premier Litton
The
United
Alberta
Clarke
Bennett
Mr. Sifton
Rutherford
Gas strike at Grassy Lake boosts town hopes
Grassy Lake Alberta reports a gas blow at 35 feet beneath Belly River during CPR pumping station work eight miles north. Foreman Adolphe Gabriel first noticed the flare after striking a match, signaling potential deeper gas reserves. CPR plans two test holes and expects outfits soon as locals celebrate new prospects for growth. Kenneth R. Bone and Stanley A. Buchman visited Alberta Clay Products event in Medicine Hat.
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Grassy Lake
C.P.R
Belly River
Here
Adolphe Gabriel
Lethbridge
the Hat
Alberta
Kenneth R. Bone
Union Bank
Stanley A. Buchman
Sraasy Lake Security
Disguised Miss Lee Said to Sail on Majestic
Cable from London reports Miss Lee traveling under the name Miss Allen aboard the Majestic, second class, with fears she may be Crippen’s reputed companion Ethel. Quarantine officers claim no passenger matches her description aboard Montrose or Majestic tonight.
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New York
Ethel
Eve
International Live Stock Show Draws Entries Across Breeds
Dexter Park Chicago hosts a large cattle expo with 238 Aberdeen Angus entries and strong showings by Shorthorns and Herefords. Canadian owners Bowman and J D McGregor bring multiple head, highlighting broad U S regional interest and Angus popularity sparked by last year’s Grande steer.
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Dexter Park
Chicago
Cnge
Canada
Bowman
J. D. McGregor
Brandon
United
Kent
Idaho
Indiana
Ohio
Iowa
Wilis
McGregor
Police Court Cell Damaged in Station Incident
A police court report notes a cell damaged by a frenzied person this morning. The offender was fined $3 and $3 costs, with no money available, to be sent to jail for one month. This marks a second time a drunken inmate damaged a cell at the station.
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Bridge
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Erfierho Diaz
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Countess Tolstoi
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Alberta Legislature
Ethel Lenevo
Bard
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