Medicine Hat Leads Canada in Building Increase in 1911
Medicine Hat posted a 261 percent rise in building activity from 1910 to 1911, leading Canadian cities in percentage growth. Moose Jaw and Calgary followed, while Toronto led in actual building value and Winnipeg per-capita, with Calgary noting a likely decline in 1912. The Financial Post’s Real Estate Review cites exceptional 1911 projects and an overall favorable outlook.
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Medicine Hat
Dominion of Canada
Moose Jaw
Calgary
Financial Post
Dominion
Toronto
Lethbridge
Prince Albert
Brandon
Battle of Wits Over Flour Trade
Minneapolis officials reveal a secret four month dispute with Canada over flour shipments. Talks indicate Minneapolis will ship flour to New York for twelve cents per hundred pounds, opposed to twenty three cents, amid Canada measures to boost rail access and canal links to Liverpool. A card party and sale notices follow in the region.
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Minneapolis
Minn
States
Canada
T. P. Trickett
New York
Premier Poincare seeks release of French steamer Carthage
At a Paris cabinet meeting Premier Poincare said he instructed France's ambassador in Rome to request the release of the French steamer Carthage. The vessel was seized by an Italian warship at Cagliari for carrying two aeroplanes deemed contraband. France warns Italy it reserves all rights to an indemnity.
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Aris
Poincaire
Rome
Carthage
Cagliari
Sardinia
Italy
France
Women rally 50,000 in Ulster Unionist for Home Rule defeat
Fifty thousand women members of the Ulster Unionist Association on January 19 issued a fiery manifesto urging their sisters in Great Britain to help defeat the Home Rule Bill.
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Fifty Thousand Sisters
Women of
Great Britain
Belfast
Ireland
Uister Unionist Association
Exchange Territory With United States
Ottawa reports a Yukon MP proposes acquiring by purchase or exchange part of the Lynn Canal to gain a port. Dr. Thompson urged Washington negotiations to secure territory for Yukon or Northern British Columbia. Prime Minister noted importance but suggested deferral to next session for inquiry.
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Ottawa
United States
Lynn Canal
Thompson
Yukon
Washington
British Columbia
Mr. Borden
Russian Genius Martyrdom Linked to Poems Publication
A noted Russian scholar, long jailed or exiled for scientific work, is sentenced to another year in prison over a 1906 poetry volume published in Darkest Russia. The case ties literary activity to political punishment and reflects tight censorship of Russian intellectuals abroad.
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London
Russia
Persian cabinet insults American officials in tone
Teheran reports say since the departure of former treasurer general W Morgan Shuster the Persian cabinet has adopted a provocative insulting tone in its communications to American officials. It is believed the aim is to push Americans to abandon their contracts as Britain and Russia do not want them continued and Persia refuses compensation for breach.
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Teheran
W. Morgan Shuster
Persia
Daring Extradition by Canadian Chief Constable
Chief Constable Docksteader of the provincial police ferried prisoner Alexander to Spokane for extradition over a difficult route. Faced with an eighty mile stage or an overland train path through Canadian territory, he sealed the American officer and prisoner in a chartered freight car and crossed foreign territory to ensure justice for the $175 theft case in Spokane court.
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Victoria
Docksteader
Alexander
Spokane
Gorman West
Bond
Lockout Settled in Manchester Cotton Mills
Manchester England January 19 The long dispute ending December 27 that locked out about 600000 workers over non union labor has been settled All mills will resume Monday.
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Manchester
Eng
Robbery Men Sentenced in Prince Rupert
In Prince Rupert Judge Young sentenced John Ankers and Fred Wortner to three years in the penitentiary for robbing a Finlander, John Ralegn, at the Central Hotel bar. Accomplice Charlie King, who testified, received two years. The crime involved a $59 haul with no violence used.
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Prince Rupert
Young
Irish minister for Quebec pastorate named
Montreal January 19 the pastorate of Erskine Presbyterian Church vacant since the death of Rev Dr Mowatt will be filled this evening with the induction of Rev Dr Geo Hanson formerly of Belfast Ireland
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Montreal
Erskine Presbyterian Church
Mowatt
Geo Hanson
Belfast
Ireland
Home Rule Drive Tightens After Holiday Return
Dublin dispatch notes rising activity in the Home Rule campaign as politicians return from holidays. Nationalist leaders discuss land purchase under the 1903 Land Purchase Act, with Dillon urging pressure on landlords if Lords delay the Home Rule Bill. Prize lists for a local Poultry Show are available at The News office, with entry closes January 19.
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Dublin
Patrick O'Donnell
Raphoe
Archbishop Walsh
Ireland
John Dillon
John Redmond
Dillon
County Clare
C P R Plans Major Western Canada Irrigation Line Build
The Canadian Pacific Railway announces a 20 million dollar appropriation for 1912 across Western Canada. Projects include a new irrigation branch from the main line west of the city, double tracking to Chaplin, Sask., and expansions at Vancouver Calgary Swift Current Moose Jaw Outlook Regina Broadview Brandon Fort William Edmonton Fort William coal handling plants and new terminals with signalling between Winnipeg Fort William and Calgary. The work also covers new stations and extended elevator capacity with rail upgrades from Viceroy Sask to Alberta.
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Thomas Shaughnessy
Regina
Chaplin
Sask
Kipp
Hammond
B. C
Vancouver
B.C
Alyth
Alta
Sunalta
Calgary
Swift Current
Moose Jaw
Outlook
Broadview
Brandon
Fort William
Coquitlam
Winnipeg
Reaburn
Edmonton
Viceroy, Sask
Weyburn
Alberta
Grand Forks Masonic Temple Destroyed by Fire
The Grand Forks Masonic Temple and Rhinehart hardware and Fishman clothing stores were gutted by a basement fire that started in Rhinehart store. Firemen failed to save the temple and adjoining buildings as flames spread, causing extensive losses estimated at $50,000 for the building and $15,000 for Rhinehart with insurance of $25,000, plus other lodge property totaling about $10,000.
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Grand Forks
Masonic Temple
A. B. Rhinehart
Rhinehart Hardware Store
M. Fishman
Lodge
Rhinehart
Fishman
Woodrow Wilson Visits Ann Arbor University Wilson Club
Governor Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey visited Ann Arbor on January 19 and received an enthusiastic reception from the University of Michigan Wilson club.
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Ann Arbor, Mich
Woodrow Wilson
New Jersey
Ann Arbor
Wilson Club
University of Michigan
Hewitt and Black Promote Saturday Red Letter Sale
Local ad notes Hewitt and Black encourage customers to keep in touch for their Saturday Red Letter Sale with emphasis on promotional pricing and exclusive offers.
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Hewitt & Black
Duke of Connaught and King George May Visit U S States
The Duke and Duchess of Connaught plan to visit the United States after leaving Canada with hopes of closer US Britain ties. King George and Queen Mary may also attend the opening of the Transcontinental Railway in Canada in 1914 and visit Washington and New York, signaling a historic English royal tour.
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Duke OF Connaught
Ing George
New York
King
New T. Railway
George
Mary
United States
Connaught
Canada
Washington
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