Opposition May Force Election On Naval Issue
Ottawa December 13 Parliament expected a lively day over Laurier’s naval resolution but the session lagged as Postmaster General Pelletier spoke long and said the proposed gift is only preliminary to a permanent naval policy and empire voice. Liberal speakers argued against spending funds in Canada and a decisive line of action will emerge after a holiday caucus with prominent figures expected to attend.
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Ottawa
Commons
L. P. Pelletier
Canada
Empire
Michael Clark
Red Deer
Foster
Mr. Lafortune
Montcalm
J. A. M. Aikens
Brandon
The
Free Press
Wolves Devour Seven in Beira Province Wolf Hunt
In Lisbon reports say famished wolves from the Sierra Da Estrada have roamed Beira province, killing seven people near a village. A large hunt with over 200 men rounded up and killed more than 100 wolves, eight hunters were badly bitten.
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Lisbon
Sierra da Estrada
Beira
Serbian parliamentary turmoil and sea independence demand
A Belgrade dispatch to the Daily Telegraph reports Serbia's government holds a one vote majority in the Skupstina. With peace talks opening, opposition pins limits on concessions, insisting on unconditional sea independence and warning against repeating 1909 fears of isolation.
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London
Belgrade
Daily Telegraph
Wealthy Chinese Hero Honored in Edmonton Funeral
Kwong Lang a 47 year old laundryman who died saving six from a fire was honored by white and Chinese attendees. He lived seven years in Edmonton after moving through the United States and Western Canada and amassed property including three downtown sites and a bank account. His widow in Hoy Pan becomes sole beneficiary as the estate is turned to cash and sent to China.
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Edmonton
Alta
Kwong Lang
Kwong
United States
Canada
China
Hoy Pan
NOT LEGALLY DRUNK
London December 14 The Northeastern Railroad strike over off duty intoxication may settle today as Chester Jones reports engineer T Knox was not legally drunk at arrest. The company may reinstate Knox and 10000 strikers may return to work.
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London
Northeastern
Chester Jones
Home Secretary
T. Knox
Knox
Balkan Representatives Agree on Peace Terms at Conference
Four Balkan missions draft terms to present with allied unity to Turkish plenipotentiaries. Stojan Novakovitch proposed as chair with alternating presiding if Turkey objects. Venizelos withdraws in favor of the Balkan choice. Bulgarian and Turkish envoys later meet British Foreign Secretary Grey as Paris talks continue.
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London
Balkan League
Stojan Navajovitch
de’ Gates
T €Lefterio Venizelos
Greece
Stojan Novyakovitch
Turkey
Bulgaria
Servia
Montenegro
Edward Grey
Foreign Office
D. Daneff
Paris
Preier Poincaire
France
Locomotor Ataxia Claimed Cured by Serum Treatment
Philadelphia report claims a true locomotor ataxia case has recovered after treatment with Dr. Frank Starkey’s polyglandular serum. The 40 year old woman suffered 27 years of the disorder, now reportedly free of pain and ataxia, walking miles daily with improved vision and weight gain.
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Philadelphia
Frank Starkey
Philadelphia County Medical Society
New York State
Starkey
County Society
Canada Lets Island Immigrants Enjoy Equal Status
The interior minister Hon Dr Roche ordered that immigrants from the island receive the same treatment as Canadian born citizens and be exempt from restrictive regulations.
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Oia
Dee
Canada
Newfoundland
Dr. Roche
National conference on Federal regulation of liquor traffic
Delegates from nearly all states arrive in Washington for a conference on federal regulation of liquor. The meeting will run for several days to push a bill to shield prohibition territory from interstate shipments. A similar proposal was prepared last year but Congress adjourned before action.
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Washington, D. C
Washington
Prohibition
Congress
Theft cases and beggary in local court notes
Magistrate Kealy sentenced Jas J Davis to two months for begging. John Swan denied stealing a coat from Bennett and was remanded while police gather evidence on an attempted coat sale. A Linby was arrested for begging and remanded amid possible theft charges.
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Jas. J. Davis
Kealy
Jno. Swan
Bennett
A. Linby
Fire damages Niagara Falls hotel. one woman dies in Regina blaze
The American hotel at Niagara Falls New York suffered partial destruction by fire. Mrs Nick Walerick died from injuries in the Regina blaze.
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Niagara Falls
N.Y
Nick Walerick
Regina
General Botha Resigns Premiership of Union of South Africa
Capetown reports General Louis Botha has resigned as premier, ending his tenure since May 13, 1910. The step follows cabinet dissensions led by General J. B. Hertzeux over naval and imperial questions, reviving old racial feuds within the Dutch faction.
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Capetown
Louis Botha
Union of South Africa
J. B. OM. Hertzeux
German Press Silence Over Canadian Dreadnought Offer
Berlin commentators say Germany plans a fleet matching its status and needs as a great power and dismiss British ship numbers as England’s affair. They view English naval buildup as propaganda and contrast Germany’s steady program with Britain's alarmed defences.
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London
Manchester Guardian
Berlin
Germany
Britain
Prof Schiemann
Kreuz Zeitung
Conservative
England
Opium Trade Crisis Seen In Shanghai Markets
Pekin reports opium valued at four to five million dollars may reach Shanghai within three months with little chance of sale. Indian merchants struggle to unload holdings as a crisis looms. Peking Daily News urges disfranchising opium cultivating districts defying government orders.
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Shanghai
Peking Daily News
Japanese Prince Kintz to Form New Cabinet
Tokio dispatch reports Prince Toro Kintz will form a new Japanese cabinet to replace the Saenji ministry. Official notice on the ministerial lineup expected Monday or Tuesday next.
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Tokio
Toro Kintz
Saenjis
McBrides Police Demand Withdrawal From Cumberland
Cumberland B C December 13 The council passes a resolution demanding withdrawal of the special provincial police they deem a menace. Several officers have been seen drinking heavily as Salvation Army holds a large meeting at Dreamland Theatre tomorrow at 7 30 with the song Tell No The Old Old Story.
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Cumberland
B. C
Salvation Army
Dreamland Theatre
Barclay Pioneer Railroader Dead in Riverside
William Duncan Barclay eastern manager of the Canadian Northern Railway died at 61 after illness in Banff and Lethbridge years earlier. He held key posts with the Alberta Coal and Navigation Co. and Alberta Railway and Irrigation Co. before joining Canadian Northern. He died in California after a winter with his family. He will be remembered by Medicine Hat old-timers.
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Riverside
Cal
William Duncan Barclay
Canadian Northern Railway
Lethbridge
Medicine Hat
Bareley
Alberta Coal and Navigation Co
Alberta Railway and Irrigation Co
Dun- Mere
Maritime Provinces
Banff
Mewburn
Galt Hospital
California
Barclay
Chinese Disorders Trigger Fresh Troop Deployment at Hinghwa
Serious disturbances flare in Hinghwa Fu-Kiet province as 500 government troops rush to quell unrest after rebels previously defeated a government detachment. Battles mark renewed instability in the region.
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Atoy
China
Hinghwa
Fu-Kiet
Church union committee backs continued negotiations
The Presbyterian church union committee passed a resolution in favor of continuing negotiations with the Methodist and Congregational bodies.
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Church Union Committee
The
Presbyterian Church
Methodist
Auto burglars infest Montreal loot spree shocks city
A well organized gang of automobile burglars is thought to operate in Montreal. In the past days several bold thefts occurred with plate glass windows smashed then jewelry windows cleared and a big touring car used to flee. Jewelry shops and a haberdashery were hit last night yielding considerable loot.
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Montreal
Dee
Bourgeon Declines French Presidency Candidacy
Paris December 14 Leon Bourgeon former premier and minister of labor in the current cabinet has told friends that his ill health prevents him from considering a run for the presidency in the upcoming election.
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Paris
Leon Bourgeon
France
Mayor and clerk discuss C. N. R. city entry plans
Mayor Spencer and City Clerk Baker returned from Winnipeg where they reviewed the C. N. R. entry into the city. The mayor is expected to report to the Council at Monday night’s meeting.
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Spencer
Baker
Winnipeg
Paris wine dealer Walter Mumm shot by American woman
Walter Mumm a renowned Paris wine dealer was shot by an American woman in an incident reported locally. The case notes the shooter and the violent act linking to the Paris wine trade scene.
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Walter Mumm
Paris
Bulgaria to Join Triple Alliance Report
Paris dispatch says Bulgaria is near entering the triple alliance with Austria Hungary Germany and Italy. Ferdinand of Bulgaria reportedly in Vienna on Thursday acts as the diplomat closing the agreement with Austria.
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Paris
Bulgaria
Austria-Hungary
Germany
Italy
The
Figaro
Ferdinand
Vienna
Dr Boyle to Speak on Electricity and X Rays
University of Alberta physicist Dr Boyle will open a series of extension lectures at Alexandra school assembly room Monday evening December 16 at 8 o clock. He will trace the development of electrical phenomena to X rays and radium with X-ray equipment and reference to Rutherford. The talks are free to the public under the School Board. Christmas cards available at the News office Main Street.
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Boyle
University of Alberta
Alexandra School
McGill University
Old Land
Manchester
Rutherford
Hugband Arrest Strikes Fleshe rton Case in Wiesherton
Henry Love, jailed on suspicion of killing his wife, insisted Arnold Love accused him of lying while the community questions his version. Inspector Reyburn relayed claims that Love’s mother visited Rev McLaren on Tuesday morning. Love hoped to attend his wife’s funeral but was to be moved to county jail as crowd attorney orders his transfer.
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Aard
Owen Sound
Love
Readilly
Cook
Financial stress marks end of year in Europe
London reports mounting anxiety in the financial world as Balkan tensions raise risk. Observers say current monetary strain exceeds last year's, driven by political unsettlements and fears of wider conflict, with potential spillover if Austro-Servian dangers persist.
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Europe
London
France
England
Near East
Bank of England
Jewels of Lady Lindsay fetch 75000 at Christie’s sale
The late Lady Lindsay’s pearl necklace led brisk bidding at Christies in London. The single row necklace of fifty three pearls started at 26000 dollars, quickly rose to 50000 and sold for 75000, with three items totaling 100000 in three minutes.
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London
Christies
Lady Lindsay
Coutts Lindsay
Terra Nova Sails to Relieve Captain Scott Expedition
The Antarctic steamer Terra Nova departed Christchurch today to reach Captain Robert F. Scott's Antarctic base at McMurdo Sound. It is expected to arrive at Cane Evans in mid January to aid the expedition.
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Christchurch
Robert F. Scott
McMurdo Sound
Capt. Scott
Cane Evans
Obscure Entry Sparks Brief Local Reflection
A terse, unreadable OCR fragment appears to reference local names and places with minimal context. The fragment provides little usable detail but hints at an ordinary community record or notice lacking clear action or outcome.
Crucify Them Voted People Governor Refused Reprieve
Salem Oregon December four men were hanged at the state penitentiary as Gov Oswald West refused reprieve for Mike Morgan despite last minute appeals. The governor argued capital punishment reflected the people’s vote and to spare Morgan would be unfair to witnesses and invited guests.
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Salem
Ore
Oswald West
State House
Mike Morgan
Faulder
Garrison
Morgan
West
Torney
John Yorkes
Yorkes
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