Continent Seized by Subzero Grip Across North America
The bitter cold wave from the northwest blankets the United States and Canada causing multiple fatalities and widespread damage. Reports from Chicago to Toronto note subzero temperatures, frozen streets, and hundreds of fire alarms as frigid conditions persist through December 28 with deaths across several states and provinces.
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Dee
United States
Canada
Buenos Aires
Vera Crivyz
Mexico
France
la Rochelle
Thicaso
Mid-West
Ohio
Kentucky
New York City
Rennestlaer
New York
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Worcester
Mass
Yonkiis
S.Y
Toronto
Atlanta
Dixie
Winnipes
Man
King Zero
Prairie
Sacraterewan
Mantoba
Pas
Prince Albert
Zere
Veronto
Des
Ontario
Jack Frost
Steamer Cowichan Sunk After Collision Off British Columbia
In dense fog a Union Steamship Cowichan bound for Vancouver from northern camps was rammed by the Lady Cynthia about 30 miles north of Vancouver Harbor. All 16 passengers and 31 crew aboard the Cowichan were saved. the vessel sank in under 11 minutes. The Lady Cynthia, en route to Powell River with 75 passengers, kept its bows into the Cowichan until all aboard were rescued.
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Vanecouver
B.1
Colmbia
Union Steamship Company
Cowichan
Vancouver
Here
Welcome Fass
Lady Cynthia
Powell River
Tady Cyrthin
Russians Attack Afghan Port Reports Reach London
London reports say Russian troops unprovoked attacked and captured the Afghan port of Warkbad or Darkad. British officials fear the move may signal Russia’s hidden push toward India, a tactic long suspected in 19th century memory and revived after the Bolshevik revolution.
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London
Afghanistan
Warkbad
Darkad
Russia
India
France Sees Rain Deluge After Mild Weather
Paris reports heavy rain and flooding across the country. Temperatures hover around 51 degrees as rivers including the Rhone Aisne Moselle Seine rise. Paris wharves flood and residents long for last week’s cold snap.
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Paris
France
Jasso
Rhone
Aisne
Snowe
Moselle
Seine
Woman never took a vacation in fifty years in Paris
Paris reports Mme Luacise Cognac died after an advance age. She and husband Theodore Cognacq, noted philanthropist, met in 1855 as clerks in Iv Japis dry woods house. They married in 1872 and built a Paris establishment now a vast department store with the largest turnover in France.
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Paris
Coonius
Mme
Luacise Cognac
Theodore Cognacq
IV Japis Dry Woods
Vietr
France
Two Gallons Per Day Bootlegging Case Fined
The Flowing Well district resident Alex Fritger admitted selling about two gallons of home distilled spirits daily for five years. He was fined 520 and 1 cent or six months in Regina Galt. RCMP Corporal Scott presented two one gallon jugs and a mash barrel as evidence but the still was not found. This follows a similar Flowing Well district case recently reported.
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RCL
Alex
Fritgler
Riorne
Regina Galt
Justices of the Peace
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Von
Scott
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Silvia
Pram
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Chis
Hithertelas
Das
Payshiers
Train wreck delays as freight car derails near Bissand
A freight train carrying a car of fish derailed after a broken wheel Saturday night near Bissand. A crane from Calgary attempted to lift the stranded car but slid into a ditch, causing an eight hour delay before service resumed.
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Bissand
Calgary
Saskatchewan Horses Planned for Belgium Horsemeat Trade
At the annual meeting of the Saskatchewan Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals officials discussed a proposed shipment of Saskatchewan horses to Belgium for human consumption. The plan involved sending horses despite objections and related safety and ethics concerns raised by members and officials from Saskatchewan Co operative Canneries Ltd. The debate touched on tracing, regulation, and potential economic benefits versus animal welfare concerns.
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Kewhuin Society For Nn
Saskatchewan Co-operative Cocamneries Ltd
Irish Columbia Saloon
Statine Rie Geoles Pootiisas
Ore Caamron Stren
Reina
Kalb Chen
Aire
Belgium
Fer Couttinedt
LMS Athe
Alberta and British Columbia Share Timely Interests
Vancosar and Dee 88k Browtdee from Alberta attend a Vancouver Saturday meeting after a week of visits. An unnamed official discusses peace talks with British Columbia leaders and conferences with Celunthia. The article notes evolving cooperation along the Pacific coast and upcoming developments among western provinces and Canada.
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Vancosar
Browtdee
Ptatier
Alberta
Vancouver
Emppany
Aalisister
Orewnlee
Eusoyernr
Dehaiver
Vietoris
Bria
Colithia
Canipcat
Neether Ag
New Silica Gel Converts Natural Gas to Gasoline
Dr Patrick, chemist at Johns Hopkins, outlines a silica gel process turning natural gas into gasoline and benzene. He notes steel mills and chemical companies plan to use the gel for refinery efficiency, dehydration in air handling, and potential refrigeration applications.
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Nat’s
Dalitivore
Mab
Woo, Piarieh
Dolles Hopkins University
Patrick
Paviek
Moehind
United Stie Steel Corporation
Enelene
Pabberom Noho
Stanedlaeel Git Company
Maple Creek Hotel Proprietors Fined After Police Activity
The Maple Creek hotel faced a heavy fine of 8200 and costs after a police action. Proprietor Mir A Bos paid the judgment, with inforn for similar infractions noted. Major Moodie oversaw the proceeding and ordered payment.
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Hotel Proprietos of
Maple Creek
Mir A. Bosais
Moodie
Sun
Ang
Wheat's Sharp Advance In Early Trading Amid Export News
Wheat futures climbed as export demand rose in the United States market. Prices edged higher despite mixed signals from global demand, with corn and rye showing modest moves. Trade activity was cautious as investors weighed supply expectations and foreign demand, while short covering supported gains.
Rabbit Drive Campaign Notes From South Country
A wartime rabbit drive plan outlines government material support and farmer duties. The writer explains transport, slaughter, and disposal of rabbits, aims to start operations from Seven Percens and West, and mentions districts like Lamond and Toba with prior winter sites and ongoing campaign expansion.
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Ino
Feneo
Auvie
Rothin Domand
Huarder
Toba
Wedderdlurn
CPR PUMPMAN FOUND DEAD AT HIS OCCUPATION
Red Deer December 28 CGadred Wilson pumpman in charge of the Canadian Pacific Railway Company humphouse was found dead Sunday afternoon in unexplained circumstances. He heated employee houses with exhaust steam from the pumphouse and was discovered by Section foreman Simirak. The body showed no obvious cause of death and an inquest is expected.
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Red Deer
Blue
Cgadred Wilson
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Simirak
Wilson
Poisoned Food Tragedy Claims Two Die in Waynenburg
In Waynenburg Pennsylvania on December 25 two people are dead and two expected to live after eating poisoned food. The dead include Charles Thompson age 60 and Miss Mabel Ward age 27. Charles Pickens 17 and Miss Ward’s housekeeper are hospitalized and listed as survivors.
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Charles Thompson
Husinesan
Mics
Mabel Ward
Bospital
Charles Pickens
Wb Mimer Ward
Broiler
Miss Ward
British Columbia Liquor Profits Climb in Latest Six Months
Official figures from the province show profits of 1,051,265 dollars for the six months ending September 30, rising from the prior six months and totaling 4,299,246 dollars for the same period a year earlier. The government liquor business has recovered after an eighteen month downturn.
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Victoria
Bee
Columbia
Andden
Prntnee Department
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