Bootlegger Surrounded in Bonner Springs Shootout
In Bonner Springs Kansas on December 18 Rolla Harvey an alleged bootlegger and two other men were wounded when a posse of about fifteen surrounded the city hall building where Harvey was suspected of running a joint. Harvey fired at town marshal Wasling and was killed amid a hail of bullets as Mrs Harvey assisted at the door.
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Bonner
Harvey
Wasling
City Hall
Ensling
Marshal _Hasling
MacDougall Never Took Office as Manitoba Governor
Article notes Hon. William MacDougall who was appointed governor of Manitoba in 1869 during the Riel rebellion but never assumed the post. It details his arrest in New York on an abduction charge and his travel from the east toward the Red River before stopping at LaSalle and changing course.
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Macdougall
Winnipeg
William MacDougall
Geoffrey
Laurier urges language study at McMaster
Sir Wilfrid Laurier addressed McMaster University students urging study of languages including Latin and the modern tongues English French and German. He spoke of his own benefit from Latin and lamented not learning German noting language flexibility and Europe driven by language.
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Toronto
McMaster University
Wilfrid Laurier
Wilfrid
Cyworld
Europe
Century Letters
Fall Wheat Sown Across 500000 Acres in United States
Wheat growers report fall sowing of about 500000 acres for winter wheat. The Agriculture Department says the condition of the wheat on December 17 is around 97.2 percent good to excellent, with 93.2 percent in the northern states and 86.6 percent elsewhere, near the ten year average.
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United ‘States
Washington
Department of ‘Agriculture
Dee
Winnipeg alderman testifies on CPR shop schedules
Alderman Shore appeared before the board to give evidence on schedules in operation at CPR shops. He compared working arrangements of the two companies and said CPR men were better off than workers with the other company.
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Winnipeg
Alderman Shore
G.T. PR. Conclusation. Board
C P.R
G. BP. R
Parole System Shows Strong Performance in Dominion
Ottawa reports the Dominion parole system works well after fourteen years, with 6,495 prisoners released on ticket of leave and only 169 returned on conviction. Several beneficiaries include a civil engineer earning 8000 a year and another earning 3000 from the same firm where he was employed at conviction.
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Ottawa
Dominion
W. H. Archbald
Inquiry on Great Lakes disasters to guide new ship rules
Ottawa reports the lakes disasters will be investigated by the marine committee this session. Legislation likely to create a load line for vessels on the lakes and require construction and equipment to better withstand storms.
Dominion securities quoted as settling day approach
Application seeks settling day and quotations for Canada bonds including Dominion 4 percent and Canadian Northern 5 percent. City of Saskatoon 6 percent quoted. Recent prices show discounts and premiums on various provinces and cities with notes on Christmas season sales and a Glasgow social night at the Corona Theatre.
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jLondon
Dominion of Canada
Canadian Northern Railway
Saskatoon
Alberta
Anada
Dominion’ Steel
Gity
Montreal
Ottawa
City of Prince' Albert
Toronto
City of Vancouver
Western Canada
New Directors for Northern Crown Withdrawn in Winnipeg Meeting
In Winnipeg on a December date a shareholders meeting of the Northern Crown company discussed leadership changes. The report notes regret at losing Brederic Nation and Sir Rod mond as directors while naming new officers and directors.
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Northern Crown
Winnipeg
Brederic
Rodmond
Ald
Tte
Anlel Nsw
Alredters
Grand Duke Boris Cleared in Libel Case
London December 18 The Grand Duke Boris cousin of the Emperor testified in Lord Chief Justice court to rebut allegations of misconduct and cowardice from a magazine article. He sued Frank A Munsey Company for libel but the case settled out of court with defendants paying costs.
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London
Boris
Russia
Lord Chief Justices Court
Frank A. Mungey
Henry. E. Duke
Defandante
Wrnond Duke
Munsey
Interceding Merchants Urge Mine Managers to Postpone Action
Calumet Michigan December 15 businessmen from several communities urged mine managers to defer action that would bar unemployed strikers after July 28. They argued many strikers head families and risk public charges if kept from work, proposing a January 1 delay and meetings to explain mine valuation. also notes upcoming Daughters and Maids of England event with ticket sales at Pingle's drug store.
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Calumet
Mich
Strikerg Ag
Dgeang Bb
Dritish Fiscal Year Totals Despite Turbulence
Fragmented OCR notes show fiscal year figures with totals and pending amounts. No clear events or entities are readable beyond general financial terms and year references.
Steamer Nancy Lee Clears Red Island Passage
A wireless message from icebreaker Montcalm reports the steamer Nancy Lee passed Red Island at noon with a clear course to sea and may call at Clarke City for additional cargo. Montcalm proceeds to Quebec.
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Quebec
Nec
Montcalm
Red Island
Nancy Lee
Clarke City
German Exhibit Declared Off After Parliament Collapse
Berlin reports the collapse of the German parliamentary movement backing an official German exhibit at the Panama Pacific Exposition in San Francisco. The committee organizing a large non-official German exhibit is dissolved, though the bureau of information for exhibitors continues. The proposed appropriation for an official exhibit will not be discussed again.
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Berlin
San Francisco
Bureau of Information
Commissioner Rees Nearing Full Recovery
The condition of Commissioner David M. Rees of the Salvation Army has rapidly improved in recent days. A nurse in attendance stated his recovery is now almost assured.
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Toronto
David M. Rees
Salvation Army
Health Board opens milk inspection lab at 407 Main Street
Under Board of Health direction a new milk testing laboratory is being fitted at 407 Main Street and inspections will begin next week. The program will publish dairy and vendor information so consumers receive accurate details on the milk supply.
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Board of Health
Main Street
Bank clearings show week totals and a fatal poisoning
The week ending today reports clearing totals of $566 461 in Lethbridge while Toronto cites $687 097.28. In London Ontario a man named Robert Parkingon, 34 Trinity Square, was found dead in his room from suspected poisoning after threats to take his life.
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Alouse
Lethbridge
Toronto
Robert
Parkingon
Trinity Square
London
Calgary cadets win competition in first aid contest
Ottawa dispatch notes the Canadian branch of the St John Ambulance Association finishing a first aid series for underage cadet teams. Alberta Calgary school cadet team No. 2 wins alongside high schools from Grand Forks Manitoba Winnipeg Highland cadets and Saskatchewan Regina.
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Ottawa
St. John ‘Ambulance
Eac
Alberta
Calgary
Briktah
Columbia
High Authool
Grand, Forks
Manitoba
Winnipeg Highland
Saakatewang -Regina
Acme Council Debate Dubious Aural Focus
A fragmented report notes a council meeting in Acme with unclear actions and discussion centered on aural issues. The text provides few concrete details beyond a generic governance setting and attendees.
Manitoba amending Children’s Act defines truancy
Winnipeg reports show a surge in incoming Christmas parcels with 30,000 more than last year while outgoing parcels lag by almost 30,000. The customs office notes a busy rush period and the Throne Speech remains under consideration amid criticism of the government’s telephone system.
Local Christmas business sees rush at post and customs offices
Officials report a near thirty percent rise in December mail volume at the post office as congestion eases with space and staff. At the Customs office 4200 parcels have been processed since April, more than last year, with no duty on many arrivals and no congestion so far.
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Customs Office
Post Office Department
Tobacco Sorters At The Corona Theatre
The fragment names Tobacco Sorters and Corona Theatre suggesting a listings item or notice. Specific details are unreadable but indicates an event or performance linked to the Corona Theatre. Further context would clarify date and involved parties.
Manitoba assembly debates throne speech and child act bill
The Manitoba legislative assembly continued debate on the throne speech with D. D. McDonald and Robert F. Lyons speaking for Swanriver and Norfolk. G. H. Malcolm and DE A. Ross also contributed. Lyons defended the government telephone system, predicting a big mix up in Saskatchewan after two years, a claim challenged by T. H. Johnson. Hon. G. R. Coldwell introduced a bill to amend the Children's Act, proposing four amendments to address truancy.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba Legislative Assembly
D. D. McDonald
Swanriver
Robert F. Lyons
Norfolk
G. H. Malcolm
Birtle
DE A. Ross
Springfield
Lyons
Winnipeg North
Saskatchewan
T. H. Johnson
Winnipeg West
G.R. Coldwell
Ok Education
Toronto Detective Finds Co. Head Found Dead at Dawn
A terse notice reports the head of a Toronto company found dead early this morning after a night at the Tong Theatre. Police no immediate motive or suspects.
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Toronto
Detty Head
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