United States to Reject Grey Note on Panama Canal Arbitration
Washington reports Secretary of State Knox will respond to Sir Edward Grey’s arbitration proposal with a stance aligned to the Panama Canal Act. The administration argues canal control rests with the United States and prefers American adjudication over any foreign tribunal. The reply marks a shift from Taft’s earlier call for multilateral testing, placing final authority with Knox and the President.
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Knox
Edward Grey
Pangma Canal
United States
Foreign Office
Congress
The
Hague
State Department
Taft
Compress
Great Britain
Stimson
No Preference For Gift Prompted Canadian Dreadnought Push
In the House of Commons Premier Asquith states the Admiralty memorandum to Canadian ministers contains no request for an emergency contribution. He says the memo invites unfettered Canadian parliament consideration and the government will not alter the UK fiscal system to favor Canadian products or wages.
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Co. A. P. Cable
London
Joseph Martin
Asquith
House of Commons
Canada
D. E. Peto
Devizes
United Kingdom
Hard on collectors in Valentia region as arson targets tax men
In a Valencia area village residents drenched a house with petroleum and set it alight while tax collectors slept inside. The civil guard intervened but several collectors were endangered, prompting authorities to disperse the mob and proceed with caution.
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Valentia
Spain
Valencia
Five Die as Freight Hits Passenger Train at Cumberland
Five persons are reported dead and seven injured after a through freight collided with a passenger train on the Baltimore and Ohio Railway between Stan tpath and Hirdman, Cumberland. The wreck occurred this morning.
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Ohio Railway
Stantpath
Hirdman
Alberta and Railway Case Before Privy Council Reopens
London December hearings resumed over the Royal Bank of Canada Alberta and Great Waterways Railway and Alberta Government dispute. Counsel argued the provincial act directing payments to the treasurer was intra vires and did not affect civil rights, while opponents claimed possible confiscation under civil rights rules. The exchange centered on jurisdiction and whether provincial law could govern debt payments within Alberta without violating broader legal powers.
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London
Alberta
Judicial Committee of the Privy Council
Royal Bank of Canada
Alberta and Great Waterways Railway
Buckmaster
K. C
Province of
Lord Atkinson
Mr Buckmaster
Edmonton
Moulton
Remedy Unfairness 10 Railroad Employees Vote Access
Ottawa reports that railroad brotherhoods and employees groups pressed for election reform. Legislation will be introduced to allow railway workers on duty to vote at terminal points, possibly a day earlier, with proper regulations.
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Ottawa
Prospective Senator Named for Saskatoon
Saskatoon reports J. R. Wilson, first city mayor and prominent Conservative, is set for senate appointment. He previously ran for federal House in 1908 but was defeated by Hon. A. P. Mc Nab.
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Saskatoon
J. R. Wilson
Senate
Federal House
A. P. McNab
Daily News Delivers In City For A Month
The Daily News reports a month of city coverage with local scenes, events, and notices shaping daily life in the urban area. Readers gain updates on community affairs, business, and public activities during the period.
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Daily News
Sor
French Aviators Cross Andes Sail From New York
Three French aviators Dr lenace Anlende Pierce Villard and M LeCompte Saint Croix de la Ronciere sailed from New York on the La Savoie after crossing the Andes in a Curtiss biplane from San Diego Chile They faced blinding snow frostbite a narrow ledge and an attack by Indians with poisoned darts during their perilous journey.
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New York
Andes
la Savoie
Lenace Anlende
Pierce Villiard
M. LeCompte Saint Croix
Lamp found after collision not Osprey's in report
The Osprey's owners announce the lamp recovered from the Centurion does not belong to the Osprey. A Lloyds report notes the Osprey was sighted off Portland last night.
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London
Centurion
Lloyds
Portland
Battle ship New Hampshire sails from Norfolk for San Domingo
The battleship New Hampshire left Norfolk at midnight bound for San Domingo. Washington issued hurry orders after disturbing reports from the Segro republic. The ship has limited coal and many crew on shore leave, but those within easy call were summoned aboard before sailing.
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Norfolk
New Flampshire
San Domingo
Washington
Segro Republic
Peace talks in Vienna show Turkish hard line on Adrianople areas
Delegates in Vienna indicate Turkey will not sign a peace treaty without keeping Adrianople Kirk-Hilisseh and Dedenghatch. Bulgarians fear failure next Tuesday and anticipate renewed war on Thursday if Turkey stands firm. Turkish forces mobilize with a dreadnought and torpedo boats from Gibraltar to confront Greece, while Seravian guns are arrayed on the Bosnian southern frontier.
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Vienna
Adrianople
Kirk-Hilisseh
Dedenghatch
Turkey
Europe
Gibraltar
Bosnii
Fire Endangers 150 Girls in Five-Story Chicago Building
A fire swept a five story brick building on North Fifth Avenue and West Lake Street in Chicago trapping and exposing over 150 female workers. Smoke and panic caused many to faint while others crawled onto ledges or roofs. two escaped via skylights and others were rescued by firemen.
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Chicago
Deith
Art North Fifth Avenue
West Lake Street
Itty
Dan McGillicuddy Dies Noted Canadian Journalist
Daniel McGillicuddy a prominent Canadian journalist died in Toronto at 61 after a prolonged illness. He started printing in Guelph, led the Goderich Signal to prominence, ran a Calgary News, and worked in Ottawa government service. A liberal speaker, he faced a libel suit and a later political rift before living quietly in Toronto.
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Toronto
Daniel McGillicuddy
Canada
Grenadier Road
Ottawa
Calgary News
Bob Eldwards
Calgary Eye-Opence
McGillenddy
Wireless link establishes clear message between stations
Sault Ste Marie reports a successful night long distance contact with Queen Island north of Victoria, B C. Operator Walter Gray doubted the call at first but confirmed the Queen Island connection after exchanges. Earlier a Southern Atlantic vessel to New Orleans message was intercepted at Sault Ste Marie.
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Sault Ste Marie
Ont
Queen Island
Victoria
B. C
Walter Gray
Atlantic
New Orleans
No Hope for Unionists Without Referendum
London December 2 The Liverpool Courier, a leading Unionist paper in Lancashire, tells Bonar Law that his party cannot hope for success at the next general election unless the pledge of referendum on tariff policy is renewed. Liberal papers crow.
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London
Liverpool Courier
Lancashire
Bonar Law
Farmer killed as train strikes Ontario man near Kenora
Kenora Ont Oct 12 George Olesen a 50 year old farmer was killed and his son John Olesen badly injured when struck by a westbound No 2 train at Busteed thirteen miles from Kenora. He leaves a widow and seven children.
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Kenora
Ont
George Oleson
John Olesen
Busteed
World M C A convention in session at Pekin
The M C A convention is in session in Pekin with delegates gathering for the world's gathering. Officials and attendees discuss aims and activities spanning religious and social service outreach.
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Pekin
Premier Borden proposals linked to Churchill resigning request
The Daily News hints that Premier Borden's proposals may have prompted Winston Churchill to ask Sir Francis Bridgeman to resign. The article suggests the full truth should be revealed and notes British political tensions as of December 12.
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London
the Daily News
Liberal
Borden
Winston Churchill
Francis Bridgeman
Beter
Rubber Horror Accounts Told Before British Committee
London reports Sir Roger Casement testified on rubber field atrocities in Putu Mayo. Photos show starving Indians forced to bear heavy rubber loads for months with little pay while agents hunted for slaves. An Indian judge described an ambushed settlement where children were killed. witnesses said Indians had no rights and were hunted.
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London
Roger Casment
Putumayo
Sir Roger
Sir Esmond
Westminster Gazette Reports Dominion Naval Policy Debate
The Westminster Gazette mocks the notion that Dominion goodwill requires a cash return for naval support. It notes derision in Parliament over Prime Minister Asquith and discusses Bonar Law's forthcoming speech in Max ATkin's constituency as eagerly anticipated.
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London
Westminster Gazette
Croft
House of Commons
Bonar Law
Max Aitkin
Presbyterians Discuss Church Union at St James Square
A large gathering from across the Dominion meets at St James Square Presbyterian church in Toronto to discuss the basis of church union. The assembly backed the amalgamation document but due to its controversial nature a decision will come later.
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Toronto
Dominion
St. James Square Presbyterian Church
General Assembly
Australian Beplanes Order With War Office For BB I Type Biplanes
The Australian government plans to establish a flying corps in the Commonwealth and has ordered two Bristol BB I type biplanes from the Bristol Company, which is currently building similar aircraft for the British officials.
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Bristol
War Office
Flying Corps
Commonwealth
Bristol Company
Humber
Tax on foreign visitors eyed for Paris hotels and homes
Paris officials consider a tax on five per cent of rent paid by foreign visitors staying more than three months, aiming to raise about $700,000. Only a few dozen of the Nina cards remain, hurry to News Office on Main Street.
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Medicine Hat News
Main Street
Paris
Ninas
News Office
United States Divorce Power Question Arises in Canada Case
Moose Jaw December 12. Regina supreme court may decide whether US law can divorce a Canadian marriage as Dan McKerchar, a well known local, faces Milestone trial for bigamy after living with a second woman in the United States and returning to wed her here. The matter could reveal wider practices on the western prairies.
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Moose Jaw
United States
Canada
Regina
States
Meckerchar
Bickerdike Fractures Knee Cap in Commons Fall
Ottawa report says Liberal MP Robert Bickerdike of St. Lawrence Montreal fell entering the House and fractured a knee cap. Doctors Chabot and Cash declared the fracture serious. He was bound for Montreal that afternoon with MP Robb Huntington and is expected to be out for some time.
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Ottawa
House of Commons
Robert Bickerdike
St. Law-renes
Montreim
Chabot
Cash
Mackenzie
Bickerdike
Montreal
Robb
Huntington
Sir Henry Pellatt Takes Over Banque Internationale
A syndicate led by Sir Henry Pellatt of Toronto acquired the Paris Banque Internationale shares today. A block of 12 575 shares was transferred and a 286 000 dollar check will be paid to Paris representatives tomorrow. Local capitalists backed the move, with J M Portier coordinating.
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Montreal
Sir Henry Pellatt
Toronto
Paris
Banque Internationale
J. M. Portier
Sir Henry
Aged Prince Regent of Bavaria Dies at 91
Munich reports the death of Prince Regent Luitpold of Bavaria aged 91 after months of declining health. Born March 12, 1821, he had served as regent since 1866 and was Europe's oldest ruling prince. Berlin declares three weeks of mourning and Parliament adjourns for Christmas.
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Bavaria
Luitfeld
Talipaje
Heonohitis Catacra
Ludwig
Balgaria
Luitpold
Europe
Berlin
Luitpald — of
William
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