War feared as treaty with Russia may pave war
Philadelphia reports lawmakers warn abolishing the 1882 treaty with Russia could trigger war. Senator Heyburn and Governor Mann urge readiness to defend country, while Taft actions win praise in New York. Senate debates over President’s move to forestall treaty abrogation may stir party politics and provoke sharp speeches.
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Philadelphia
United States
Russia
Heyburn
Idaho
Mann
Virginia
New Jersey Society of Pennsylvania
New York
Raynold
Maryland
Senate
Lodge
House
Sulzer
Surveyor Kenneth Kergeron Found Dead on Trail Near Distatim
Kenneth Kergeron a 25 year old Dominion Land Surveyor was found lying across an abandoned boggan trail near Distatim Sask by two Norwegian trappers. Police and an inquest were to be held as investigators review possible foul play or accident with no cause yet determined. He was McGill University trained and had been subsisting in timber limit work.
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Distatim
Sask
Kenneth Kergeron
Dominion Land
McGill University
Edmonton Conservatives Name A F Ewing as Candidate
Edmonton conservatives select A F Ewing as their representative ahead of a by election tied to expected appointment of C W Cross as Minister of Railways and Telephones in the Sifton cabinet. The legislature approves removing councils power to tax except for railway and loan purposes.
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Edmonton
C. W. Cross
Sifton
Conservatives
A. F. Ewing
Ewing
Hotel Keepers Should Submit House Plans
A recent Board of License Commissioners case highlights that Alberta hotel projects should submit plans andSpecifications to the Department under Section 42 of the Liquor License Ordinance before starting construction. This safeguards investors by ensuring compliance, avoiding costly alterations and potential rejection due to unmet requirements.
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Board of License Commissioners
Alberta
Department For Scrutliny
Trefone
CPR Telegraphic Service Alterations Reported
Vancouver B C Dec 14 N Bosworth CPR vice president announced telegraph service changes Richard son to Vancouver superintendent and Fletcher moved to Montreal traffic chief McMillan moved Calgary to Winnipeg Tait to western manager Jenkins Goens reassigned Calgary superintendent
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Vancouver
B.C
N. Bosworth
C.P.R
P. Richardson
Montreal
J. Fletcher
J. McMillan
Calgary
Winnipeg
J. Tait
B. S. Jenkins
Goens
Bourke Cochran to Speak at Chicago Bankers Club Banquet
W Bourke Cochran of New York will give the principal address at the Bankers Club of Chicago banquet at the Hotel Sherman tomorrow night His topic is The Reconciliation of Business and Government the Capital Necessity of Our Civilization
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Chicago
W. Bourke Cochran
New York
Bankers’ Club of
Hotel Sherman
Short Sighted Nimrod Mistaken for Moose
Winnipeg December 19. F Wilson formerly an employee of Mooney Stuart Company and resident at Selkirk was mistaken for a moose on a hunting trip. A shot to the top of his head caused instantaneous death. The shooter, a nameless, short sighted nimrod, is unknown.
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Winnipeg
F. Wilson
Mooney Stuart Company
Selkirk
Three or Four Matters of Minor Importance Will Be Brought Up
The 1911 city council semi final meeting at city hall adjourned after an hour with no major business. Alder Towson noted the easily earned ten dollars. next Friday will see the current council exit as Nelson Spencer becomes mayor. Communications included a phrenology lecturer W J Alexander seeking a $25 license refund. Hospital lighting, Seven Persons property, and Mrs Touhey’s ice accident compensation were referred to committees and reports.
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Towson
Ness
Nelson Spencer
Milne
Fawcett
Brown
Bridgeman
McKay
Robertson
Rowson
W. J. Alexander
Pelice
Canada
Iris Hall
Lethbridge
R. M. Napier
Medicine Hat General Hospital
John Sillak
Iberan
Rosedale
Public Works’ Committee
Messrs
Davidson
Will
Touhey
Teamster Fatally Injured in Winnipeg Wagon Fall
George G. Hill a Palace Drag Co. teamster was fatally injured after falling from his wagon in the C.N.R. yards this morning. He lies in General hospital in precarious condition.
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Winnipeg
Man
George G. Hill
The
Palace Drag Co
C.N.R
General Hospital
Six powers back China peace talks in unified push
Shanghai reports that Japan Britain United States Russia France and Germany have agreed to assist Dr Wu Ting Fang and Tang Shaiye in negotiations. The six powers aim to speed an understanding amid signals Yuan Shikai may end the dynasty and Imperial rule while Wu seeks a republic and a new Chinese empire may be proposed.
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China
Shanghai
Japan
Great Britain
United States
Russia
France
Germany
Wu Ting Fang
Tang Shayie
Tang
Shavyle
Pekin
Tang Shou Ye
Yuan Shikai
Yuan Shi Kai
Wu Ting Fane
Six Die in Quebec Storm Tragedy Near Como
Ottawa reports six men drowned when their hive boat was swept away by a fierce snow storm near Como Quebec. Names include Hermisdas Laberge Pierre Ignace Thomas Burns Janac Simon an unnamed Montreal man and J G Warhat. One died in his brother's arms. Simons recovered. four others not found.
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Ottawa
Ont
Como
Que
Hermisdas Laberge
Pierre Ignace
Thomas Burns
Janac Simon
Montreal
J. G. Warhat
Simons
Olympic blamed in collision with Hawke near Isle of Wight
London dispatch reports the Admiralty findings place the White Star steamship Olympic at fault for the September collision near Osborne Bay, with the Hawke’s commander Blunt winning his cross suit against Olympic owners. Costs were allotted to each side, no damages awarded. Springfield meeting of the Illinois Swine Breeders Association opened in the state capital with president E C Stone presiding and a lab inspection visit.
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London
Admiraly
White Star
Olympic
Hawke
Osborne Bay
Isle of Wight
Wm. R. Blunt
Springfield
Illinois State Swine Breeders’ Association
E. C. Stone
Peoria
State Biological Laboratory
Hotel Fire Panic in Chicago Ends With No Injuries
Nearly 10,000 guests evacuated as the five story Board of Trade building at 325 South LaSalle Street burned. First alarm at 2:30 am, roof collapsed shortly after. three furnace stokers reported missing. Kaiserhoff Victoria and Stafford Hotels nearby saw guests flee, but no injuries reported. Loss pegged at about 200,000 dollars.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
South
LaSalle Street
Strong Appeal to Uphold Union Name
The circular from President Gompers urges Canadian union members to resist attacks on labor. It condemns violence by any party and calls for solidarity, organization of unrepresented workers, and steadfast support for the labor movement amid widespread criticism.
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Toronto
Gompers
Trades Union Movement
Canada
Organization of Labor
Physician Faces a Charge of Manslaughter
Sault Ste Marie, Mich., Dec. 19. Dr. Thomas M. Rogers a wealthy prominent physician and former Lieut Gov candidate was arrested tonight on a manslaughter charge connected with the death of Mrs. James W. Black who died November 25 in Sault Ste Marie.
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Sault Ste Marie
Mich
Thomas M. Rogers
Michigan
James W. Black
Doctor Rogers arraigned after illegal operation claim
The warrant accuses a physician of performing an illegal operation. Dr. Rogers, arraigned, stood mute and his examination was set for January 4. He was released on six thousand dollars bail.
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Rogers
Toty
SEA TO SEA ROAD PLANNED
Kansas City December meeting of the Missouri Old Trails Road Association discussed permanently marking the Boons Lick road and the Santa Fe Trail and promoting a national road from the Atlantic to the Pacific.
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Kansas City
Boon's Lick Road
Atlantic
Pacific
Missouri Old Trails Road Association
Four Ross Street lots with $20 down offer
H C Pettet & Co advertises four building lots on Ross Street offering purchase with only a $20 down payment and no further payments until May. The note claims it is the best proposition in the city and lists the firm at 137dtf.
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Ross St
H. C. Pettet & Co
Taxi Hits Car and 15 Injured in Union Station Crash
Fifteen persons were hurt when a taxicab struck a northbound Eighteenth Street streetcar near Union Station in St. Louis just before midnight. William Pullen, a secret service man, riding in the taxi, was injured perhaps fatally. Driver John Tucker said a thrown brick struck him, pushing the taxi into the streetcar, as attacks on non union drivers followed the December 16 strike.
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William Pullen
Secret Service
John
Tucker
Pullen
Smallpox Alarm After Delhi Fatality Reported
A wave of alarm spread through Lotion and official circles after news from Delhi that Capt. Leslie Cheape of the fish army bed died there of smallpox. Fears for the King and Queen Mary followed their departure from Delhi after the Durbar. In New York John Bigelow, a diplomatic author, was reported at his home.
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Deli
Leslie Cheape
Fish Army
Delhi
Mary
Goodwins settle all claims in county court case
In Santa Ana California on December 19 four documents filed for record show actor Nat C. Goodwin has settled all claims against him by a written agreement. Details are limited in the filed documents.
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Santa Anna
Cal
Nat C. Goodwin
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