Knox Hall Discusses Roth Agreement Amid Oil Debate
The Knox Community Hall crowd debated the Roth oil agreement with City Solicitor Crow reading the document in full. Col Rossiter and Alderman Tole presented opposing views while discussion drifted to civic issues and oil wealth, citing Medicine Hat and Coffeeville precedents and potential city gains from gas and oil development.
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Knox
Hele
Crow
Col. Rossiter
Kansas
Oklahoma
Ald
Tole
W. J. Coustey
Mluckvais
Harsard
Mint
Tas
Col. Resasiter
Mr. Roth
Canada
Medicine Hat
Roth
Cal
Rossiter
Coffeeville
Union
New York
Kanaas
Huckvale
Expedition under Dr Rice reports Amazon junction reach
London reports Dr Alexander Hamilton Rice and his expedition reached the Urar and Urientara rivers junction on January 19. The party, slowed by tough terrain, could not use their hydro airplane but remains safe and in contact with the Royal Geographical Society through an amateur radio operator at 6 00 am local time.
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London
Alexander Hamilton Rice
Conet Amazon
Royal Geographical Society of London
Marens
Calérhom
Rice
Marenx
Royal Geographical Society
Urar
Urientara
Medicine Hat Fair and Stampede Dates Set
Medicine Hat's Fair and Stampede will be held August 3, 4 and 5. Secretary Richardson, returning from Calgary, says Western Canada Fairs Ass'n confirmed the dates after controversy. Medicine Hat maintains its longstanding full fair dates.
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Medicine Hat
Richardson
Calgary
Association
Rand K C Wins New Brunswick By Election
In Moncton February by election in Gloucester county I C Rand attorney general defeated J J Ryan by a margin between 1800 and 1900. Rand received 6010 votes to Ryan 4205 amid fine weather and large turnout.
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Ivan C. Rand K.C
New Brunswick
Moncton
Gloucester County
J. P. Bygne
Supreme Court
I. C. Rand
J. J. Ryan
Ryatt
Prince of Wales named honorary president of Canadian Thoroughbred Horses Association
His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales was elected Honorary President at the Canadian Thoroughbred Horses Association annual meeting in Toronto. John J. Wickson was elected president. E D T Adams of Calgary was named Western Director. Yearly reports were presented and discussed.
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Toronto
Royal
the Prince of Wales
Canadian Thoroughbred Horses Association
John, J. Wickson
E. DT. Adams
Calgary
School Adds Attractiveness to Reserve Life
The Department of Indian Affairs plans to boost a reserve school by augmenting local funds with government support. Superintendent R. T. Ferrier said money will improve equipment and supplies for students and provide prizes and athletic gear for Indian pupils. Steps were outlined at yesterday’s reserve school board meeting.
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R. T. Ferrier
Reserve School Board
Bank Robbery Shocks Tacoma. Cash Stolen From National Bank
Three men held up a National Bank of Tacoma branch in Tacoma Washington this morning, shot employee Harry Smith, and escaped with about 8000 dollars. Police launched a manhunt, investigating motive and suspects.
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Tacomn, Wash
National Bank of Tacoma
Harry Smith
Signs of early spring reported in Owen Sound
Owen Sound residents report early spring signs with the first flock of geese flying northward yesterday and frogs spotted hopping around an ice bound pond on the outskirts, signaling a milder season according to old timers.
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Owen Sound
Ont
Alberta Wins Debate At Saskatoon Meet
University of Alberta defeats University of Saskatchewan three to two in a debate on abolishing the cause of Canada. Grace Schumaker, 28, Toronto domestic, fatally burned when her dress ignited near a gas grate.
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Saskatoon
University, of Alberta
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan
Canada
Grace Schumaker
Toronto
Militia Forces Push Rescue Efforts At Cave City
Kentucky guards under Brig Gen Denhardt intensified rescue work on Floyd Collins entombed in Sand Cave. Homer Collins and John Geralds were ordered away from the cave as search teams press downward seeking a way to reach the trapped man. Geralds had criticized methods, prompting guards to remove the pair to avoid delays in the dangerous operation.
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Cave City
Kentucky
Acnay
Floyd Collins
Denhardt
Homer Colilis
John Geralds
Geralds
Calthes
Mme
Enyamn
Weather Outlook Across Canadian Provinces
Manitoba sees north east winds with partly cloudy cold conditions and local snow flurries today and Sunday. Saskatchewan reports partly cloudy skies with local snow flurries on those days. Alberta expects mostly fair mild weather today and Sunday.
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Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Vancouver
Enews
Victoria
Edmonton
Calgary
Fair
Lethbridge
Moore Jaw
Saskatoon
Alberta Map Distribution By Publicity Branch
Secretary Richardson receives a new Alberta map from the Department of Agriculture Publicity Branch for distribution. Copies available at Chamber of Commerce offices.
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Richardson
Department of Agriculture
Province
Alberta
Chamber of Commerce
Bear Killed by Woodcutter in Dundas County
Brockville Ont Feb 7 a 235 pound bear was killed by Arthur Wordfeger of Inkeyman who found the animal while cutting wood in a bush near Hallvine Dundas county the incident reported as a local hunting event.
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Brockville
Ont
Arthur Wordfeger
Inkeyman
Hallvine
Dundas County
Dense Chicago Fog Halts All Transportation
One of the densest fogs in memory blanketed Chicago from midnight to dawn, stalling traffic and halting all transportation.
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Chicago
Second Day Adventists Still Sure the Millennium Is at Hand
Patchogue New York February 7 The Apostles of Doom led by Robert Reidt and thirteen followers endure a tense night as they cling to the prediction that the millennium begins tomorrow with the chosen few saved. In Lincoln Nebraska February 7 followers of Mrs Margaret W Bowen near College View await a sign within seven days as they have sold most possessions and wait in sparse quarters.
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Patchogue
N.Y
Robert Reidt
Reiat
Lincoln
Neb
Margaret W. Bowen
Hollywood
College View
Presbytery Elects Commissioners and Considers Union
The Presbytery of Medicine Hat met at St. John’s church with few out of town delegates due to yard conditions. Rev. T. Wilson and a St John’s session member were elected commissioners to the General Assembly. A call for Rev. R. O. Matheson of Yellow Grass was found in order and will be forwarded. A joint conference with the Methodist church explored bounds alignment, signaling potential union and extended yearly coverage. Delegates from Knox, St. John’s and Westminster Women’s Missionary Societies attended, weather limiting distant attendance. The meeting, led by President Mrs. Hector Lang, included devotional by Mrs. T. Wilson and Mrs. Black, with minutes read by secretary Mrs. F.H. Sprouts.
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Presbytery of Medicine
St. John’s Church
T. Wilson
St John's
General Assembly
R. O. Matheson
Yellowgrass
Sask
Redcliff
Matheson
Methodist Church
Knox
St. John's
Westminster Women's Missionary Societies
Knox Memorial Church
Polittsa
Bsrno
Hector Lang
FH. Sprouts
Polish actress acquitted in fiance murder case in Paris
Mlle Stanislawa Uminska, a talented Polish actress, was unanimously acquitted in Paris on the charge of murdering her actor fiance Jean Sysnawski, a war veteran, last July. She claimed she killed to end his suffering from an incurable illness. The trial drew wide attention as the jury considered whether circumstances justified taking a life.
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Paris
Mlle
Stanislaws Uminska
Jean Zysnowski
Paris Court of Assize
Miles Stanislawa Uminska
Jean Sysnawski
Amine
Alley
France
Dickens Anniversary Marked In London February
London on February 7 marks a Dickens birthday anniversary as the death of Edmund Plummer aged 8 is still fresh in memory. Plummer was the last survivor of the boys under the stern Mr Squeers at Dotheboys Hall as depicted in Nicholas Nickleby.
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London
Edmund Plummer
Mr. Squeers
Dotheboys Hall
Dickens
Nicholas Nickleby
Film Plant Explosion Kills One at Fort Leo
An explosion at Evans Film Lab plant on Mary Street left Salvadore Joy dead among a night shift of 840. Two others reported injured and 18 employees hurt by falling walls as the plant, spanning nearly a block, was nearly destroyed. Estimated losses near two million dollars per Thomas Evans.
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Fort Leo
National Evans’ Film Labortories
Mary Street
Salvadore Joy
Thomas Evans
Provide
Nominations Complete in Redcliff Council and School Board
Nominations for Redcliff town councillors and school trustees closed quietly with both slates full. Council nominees were Broughton Cox and Gampeau, with Broughton and Cax last year’s members. School trustees named J Kitchen and H K Stone, both new. With required numbers met, Returning Officer Henderson declared all elected by acclamation. Mayor position still to be filled. School Board now at full quota after months. Try The News Wans Ad Columns.
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Redcllif
Messrs Broughton
Cox
Gampeau
Messrs
Broughton
Cax
J. Kitchen
HK. L. Stone
Henderson
Bott
Nepal Prime Minister to End Slavery in Bold Plan
In Kalmandu the Nepalese prime minister Sir Chandra Jung pledges to end slavery. He cites Heaven's curse on the slave trade and outlines a government program to buy and liberate slaves gradually. The Nepal government has set aside £85,000 for the plan.
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London
Nepal
Altiough
Chandra
Jung
Nipel
Kalmandu
Jow
Genewal
Irish Nationalist Daily Newspaper Seized by Syndicate
Belfast reports a syndicate including John McCorindolg has bought the Freeman's Journal for about £7,090. The paper, long a nationalist staple, faces resumption after a period of altered publication. No clear date for return is provided.
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Belfast
Baipgrte Theta Syndicate
Anon
John McCorindolg
Regary
Freeman ‘Etournal
Freeman's Journal
Gail
Wheat Market Rises Amid Prevailing Buy Interest
Winnipeg Feb 7 Wheat market strength returned as heavy buying supported prices despite lower Liverpool cables. May up 6 3 8 cents, July 5 8, October 3 7 8. Near term traders foresee further setbacks but overall upward trend persists with heavy exporters buying and shorts covering. flax firm up about 3 1 8 cents, rye up 4 1 8, corn and oats mixed.
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Winnipeg
Liverpool
Deeling Vetterer
May
Thia
Liv
Diantcan
Seaboard
Unitegdam
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