Fred Cyr Claims Self Defense in Ducharme Killing
Fred Cyr told friends he killed Alex Ducharme in self defense amid a territorial dispute near Chilco Lake in British Columbia. Cyr recounts a quarrel over prospecting and trapping that ended in a duel with firearms. a coroner's jury will hear his account after a hazardous trip to the crime scene.
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Fred Cyr
Willams Lake
Ducharme
Cyr
Gold Creek
Ducharme Creek
Wilds
Arm
Chilco Laké
Pacific
Motorists Pay Million in Tax
Edmonton reports revenue from motor licenses nearing one million dollars for the year with $950,000 already. Eleven months of 1925 show $105,000 more than the whole of 1924. Gasoline tax fell early 1925 but recovered, with 11 month gasoline revenue at $272,844.56 versus $294,171.59 for all of 1924. Anticipated December total may equalize the two-year period.
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Edmonton
Provinci
Son coerced by mother in bank raids in Sioux Falls
Dec 1 report shows 12 year old son of Mrs. Catharine Rogers and her 19 year old daughter Zeta confessed police that the mother forced him to aid in robbing First State Bank at Banner and earlier Renner bank. Charles Rogers age 17 offered that overdraft fears pushed involvement. Mrs Rogers’s preliminary hearing set for December 9.
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Sioux Falls
S.D
Catharine - Rogera
Zeta
Robbins
Banner
Renner Bank
Zera’ Rogers
Mra. Rogers
Richard
Rogers
Charles Rogers
Dynamite Plot Foiled After Lover's Alert and Night Ride
A man named Madge spotted dynamite bundles and matches on a westbound railway track and warned others after double-checking trains. He flagged two approaching trains in moonlight, escaped injury, and led authorities to the scene with help from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Police and CPR patrols investigated and recovered explosives at dawn.
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Regina
Madge
K.C.M.P
Horpital
C.P.R
Re‘ Pina
Wlong
Rothing
Bitar
CBR
Irish Boundary Agreement Alters Ulster Status
The new Irish boundary accord published last night revokes Article 17 of the Abgio-Irish treaty, leaving Northern Ireland’s boundaries fixed and shifting obligations. It outlines five articles: documents remove certain powers, set relief for war debts, assign damages responsibilities, adjust compensation mechanisms, and provide joint meetings on common matters between Ulster and the Free State.
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Boundary Commission
Ulster
Kreé
United Kingdom
Dent
Oy Lo
Saprstat
Northern Ireland
Free State
Ireland
Kipling’s condition improves slightly after illness
Burwash England Dee 4e Buds yard Kipling remains seriously ill after a difficult night. A separate report notes Joseph Morton of Wimmer Sask died when struck by the railing of a coach following an attempt to overtake a stalled train.
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Burwash
Engs
Dee
Kipling
Joseph
Morton
Wimmer, Sask
Police Court Plea After Wrong Side Driving Crash
F K Melar pleaded guilty in police court to driving an automobile on the wrong side. He was fined $2. The case followed a morning crash outside Hull Brecky, where Maier’s car collided with a vehicle driven by H Heath.
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F.K . Melar
Dudt
Curtis
Hull Brecky
Maier
H. Heath
Market Price Listing From Daily Trade Roundup
Prices at the market today show eggs at 65 cents a dozen and butter at 40 cents per pound. Beets carrots and turnips 2 cents per pound, cabbage 1 cent per pound, red cabbage 1 cent per pound, onions 2 1/2 cents per pound, parsnips 1 cent per pound, and potatoes at 1.50 dollars per bushel.
Grain Inspections in Winnipeg Report
Winnipeg grain inspections for December 4 show 1400 cars inspected yesterday including 917 contract grade wheat. Coarse grains total 344 cars, up from 250 a year ago. last year’s total was 823.
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Winnipeg
New Hats a Menace Says London Police
London bobbies warn that modern hats especially tight or with blinkers impair women by masking ears and eyes. Officers in Piccadilly say the headgear endangers women drivers and traffic police in crowded streets as motor traffic rises.
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London
Piccadilly
Toronto grand jury hears on flasks at social functions
County Court Judge Coatsworth told the grand jury in Toronto that persistent statements claim young men attend social events carrying flasks of liquor. He added no gentleman would insult a hostess by taking liquor to a horse he had been invited to.
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Toronto
Coatsworth
Lquor
Obituary: Ligorie Gagne Former St Boniface Police Chief Dies
Ligorie Gagne aged 80 longtime leader in the French community and former St Boniface police chief died after a brief illness.
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Ligorie Gagne
St. Boniface
Gagne
Two New Dances Show Promise to Rival Charleston
In New York on December 3, the Cuban union and the Miami dancer drew broad approval during demonstrations by the American Society of Teachers of Dancing. The dances are expected to rival the Charleston in popularity.
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New York
American Society of Teachers of Dancing
Bulletin 10 to Resume Edmonton News Bulletin
Negotiations are under way to resume publication of the Edmonton Morning Bulletin by Charles J. Campbell of Varsouses. The Toronto bulletin notes an early revival of the paper with plans discussed in the Canadian Press.
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Toronto
Edmonton
Moriling
Charles J
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