Judge Perret Rules On Fagan Contention In Montreal Railway Case
The court did not rule on the merits. Mr Fagan challenged a city resolution extending the Montreal Engineering Company contract to finish nine miles of railway by 1914. He argued for forfeiture of a $10,000 city guarantee and cancellation of the agreement, while the judge avoided addressing substantive facts.
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Jed. Leg ‘Nicality
Walsh
B. Gs Fagan
Frefendart
Cwith
Costa
Fagan
Montreal Engineering
Fragmentary claim about Mona Lisa restoration dispute
Fragmented OCR text cites a claim about the Mona Lisa and restoration debate with unclear names and dates, offering no verifiable details or fuller context.
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Aute Ieee
Bimséle
Datentit
Fragmentary OCR Notes on Local Incident
Vague OCR text mentions police, fire, a basement scene, an RV, and a deceased person. Details are unclear but imply a police and fire response to a fatal incident with a basement location.
North Dakota Bank Reopens After Deposit Loss Fears
A re opened bank in North Dakota backed by state financial leaders resumed operations this morning. Depositors who feared losses are reassured as the bank resumes service and safeguards are stated by officials.
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NORTH DAKOTA _ ‘BANK
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Lobbs
Princess Christens German Steamer Columbus in Bremen
The German crown princess christened the fast steamer Columbus of Norddeutscher Lloyd in Bremen. The 40,000 ton vessel sails Bremen to New York and will commence service with an August maiden voyage.
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Dantzig
Germany
Columbus
Lloydling
Bremen
New York
Jesse Hammond's Life Spared After Ottawa Intervention
In Prince Albert Sask December 27 Jesse Hammond was to be hanged for the murder of his children but Ottawa intervened delaying execution. The sentence will be commuted to life imprisonment at the local penitentiary. Hammond showed calm assurance as the news arrived.
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Prince
Albert
Sask
Jesse Hammond
Ottawa
Hammond
Saskatoon
Frozen B C Fish In London First Ship From North Waters
The first ship loaded with frozen halibut from North American waters arrived in London. British Columbia Fisheries officials led by Sir George Doughty promised regular consignments as home supply grows. Deputy minister noted salmon imports may follow in the near future.
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London
British Columbia
Sir George
Doughty
M. P
Grimaby
Ignthe
Republicans Vote to Reform National Convention Rules
Washington reports the Republican National Committee authorized re adjusting the national conventions' representation and endorsed primary based delegate selection. The action aims to align with state elections and recognize delegated accreditation, with ratification by state committees planned.
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Washington
Republican National Committee
Seed and Grain Fair Plans In Medicine Hat
A fragmented note describes plans for a seed and grain fair to be held in the city hall featuring competition. It references a Medicine Hat Agricultural Society meeting and mentions January 20 as a completed item or milestone.
Perth Ont Police Warn Of Fragmentary Driving Report
Fragmentary OCR text suggests a Perth Ontario notice about a nighttime driving incident. Details are unclear but indicate police involvement and an official warning or report.
Rumor Swirls on New Year Honors for Major Leonard
An unconfirmed Ottawa rumor claims Major R M Leonard, chair of the National Transcontinental Railway, will receive knighthood in the King's New Year honors. The report notes Major Leonard is widely discussed as a potential honoree.
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Ottawa
R. M. Leonard
National Transcontinental Railway
Leonard
Burglars Loot Davedira Cafe Take $126 Cash in Theft
Gray Auto burglars entered the Davedira Cafe on Main Street through a back window and opened two cash registers and the safe, taking about $126 in cash and cheques. A kitchen meal was eaten before fleeing via an unlocked back door. Police traced a lead to E. M. Murphy, Silver Grill proprietor, who saw a car with a running engine near the McKinnon Building.
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Davedira Cafe
Main St
Lo Ak
Smr
E. M.murphy
Proprie
Seilver
Jan
McKinnon
Twenty five Bodies Recovered After HemaHaller Collide
A report notes twenty five persons were recovered after a collision involving a HemaHaller machine. Details remain sparse but authorities confirm casualty figures and ongoing investigation.
Italy’s Foreign Policy Outlined in Parliament Speech
Rome reports confirm the king’s throne speech outlining Italy’s foreign policy. Foreign Minister Marquis di Sanguilino cites unity with European powers on Albania’s frontiers and ratification of the defensive Triple Alliance. He notes close Italy Germany ties and improving Italy Austria relations ahead of a visit to Count von Berchtold. Turkey’s status remains intact while open to economic competition among foreign powers.
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Rome
Italy
Marquis di Sanguilino
Albania
France
Giovanni Giolitti
Germany
Austria
Count von Berschthold
Turkey
Balkan
Directors Chosen for Union Bank Meeting
Winnipeg on December 17 John Galt presided at a Union Bank directors meeting where appointments were announced listing William Price Quebec John Galt Winnipeg G H Thomson Quebec R T Riley Winnipeg William Shaw Quebec B L Drewry Winnipeg Col John Carson Montreal F E W Beuebach Winnipeg Kenaston Minneapolis M Pult Winnipeg We R Allan Winnipeg Hon S Barker M P Hamilton B A Duvernet KC Toronto Stephen Haag Toronto B B Cronyi Toronto summary of director selections and identifications
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Winnipeg
John “Galt
Union Bank and Directors
William’ Price
Quebec
John | Galt
Wincipos
G.H. Thomson
R . T., Riley
William ‘Shaw
B.-L Drewry
Col. John , Carson
Montreal
Beuebach
Kenaston
Neapolis
M. Pult
We. R Allan
Barker
M. P
Hamilton
B.A Duvernet
Toronto
Stephen
Haag
B. B." ‘Cronyi
Wi- Ham
Price
Soht Gal Riley
Gee ‘Thomson
Dents
Emmiline Pankhurst Released After Hunger Strike
London reports Emmiline Pankhurst, militant suffragette leader, freed from Holloway Jail at noon after collapsing from a hunger strike. She was arrested en route from Paris to London and, once able, will travel to Switzerland to recuperate.
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London
Emmililhe Pankhurst
Suffragettes
Holloway
Paris
Panama Canal Opens End To End After Dredging
The Panama Canal begins full operation today with dredges clearing the Curvacha slides to permit passage of medium sized boats. The waterway spans from end to end, enabling commercial transit.
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Panama
Panama Canal
Dreges
Cucuracha
Tuberculosis Tag Day Planned for Medicine Hat
Local Alberta Society for the Prevention of Tuberculosis plans a tag day in Medicine Hat in late January under Walter Huckvale’s leadership. A Calgary note said December 20 tag days would roll out province wide with 4000 tags, but local timing was deemed too tight. Clergymen will organize five women from each congregation to form a council meeting January 5 to finalize the date and arrangements.
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Medicine Hat
Alberta Society For the Prevention of
Iocal
Walter Huckvale
J. W. Morrow
Spencer
Orr
William Cousins
Calgary
Pamie
Sth
Moose Jaw Farmers Dairy opens new building with modern milk handling
The Moose Jaw Farmers Dairy Co opened a new building tonight in a ceremony led by Mayor Pascoe. The facility is equipped with the latest milk handling devices and future machinery installations are planned to support the dairy business growth. The Times notes interest in the British government possibly participating in the Panama-Pacific Exposition.
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Moose Jaw
DAIRY
Moose‘Jaw
Co. Wag
Pascoe
Tee Cide Uo
Panama. Pacific
Deputation Expresses Satisfaction with Premier's Reply
Readable fragment shows a deputation expressing satisfaction with the premier's reply. The text references liberal members and satisfaction with the response, though numerous OCR errors obscure exact names and context.
Cable rates reduced and empire naturalization progress noted
London dispatch reports H L Samuel stating uniform naturalization talks proceed among British subjects with bills next session. He cites cable rate cuts boosting Pacific news traffic. West Indies to Britain two shillings sixpence and to Canada one shilling and sixpence. Samuel lauds colonial cooperation and wider newspaper reach across the empire.
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London
British Empire League
H.L. Samuel
Pacific
Samuel
West ‘Indies
West Indies
Indies
Canada
Dominions
Great Britain
Rodmond Roh Mn
Manitoba
Chawmadg bin
Abne Bay
Montreal
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