Heroism of Constables Amid Fire in Edmonton Barracks
Edmonton dispatch recounts Constable Ritchie and fellow officers braving smoke and flames to rescue prisoners from a padded cell after a fire at the mounted police barracks. Corporal Barker and Constable O Neill followed, but Bateson returned to the burning cell, dying of suffocation. The incident ends with heroic rescues and a deadly outcome.
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Edmonton
Alta
Ritchie
Tha¢Nstable
MacKenzie
Lateson
Constable Ritchie
Corporal Barker
O’ Neill
Bateson
Sir James Whitney Improvement Reported After Illness
Toronto Jan 22 Sir James Whitney shows improved condition after a restless night doctors say he woke to recognize his wife Lady Whitney and his son Garnet calling them by name. The bulletin notes his regained voice and firmer demeanor though doctors cautious on prognosis.
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Toronto
James
Whitney
General Hospital
Vermont
Garnet
McPhedran
Clark
Salvage Operations Underway for British Submarine
Plymouth England January 22 salvage operations began today on the British submarine AT Tha. The submarine was located about 200 feet on the surface four miles from shore.
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Plymouth
Eng
Next Step in Japanese American Affairs Unclear
Washington report on Baron Makino's remarks reveals a sharp split between Japan and the United States over the California Alien Land Law and future steps. No agreement on a new treaty exists, while discussions of naturalization and Webb law show stalled diplomacy and cautious options.
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Washington
Baron Makino
United States
California
Foreign Office
State Department
America
Bryan
Chinda
Webb
Bryant
Roosevelt
Schiel
India Reserve Sale Probe Shrouds Ottawa Inquiry
Ottawa reports a judge will investigate a reserve sale linked to land speculation involving Peters Tridian and others. The case centers on an Indian reserve sale and the duties of officials amid criticism over how lands were offered to speculators.
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Ottawa
Robson
St, “Peters Tridian Reserve
Bloody Sunday procession dispersed by Petersburg police
In Saint Petersburg on January twenty second police dispersed a blood Sunday procession with drawn swords, ending the demonstration. The event disrupted the gathering and prompted official action to restore order.
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St. ‘Petersburg
The
A. Proscession
Ottawa Explosion Blamed on Weak Manhole Cover
Olaf Granberg chief boiler inspector for Canada says the Ottawa blast resulted from a weak manhole cover and blames the engineers. The investigation outlines safety failures and expert opinions on structural flaws.
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Ottawa
Olaf’ Granberg
Canada
Nds
Wynyard Hotel Burned Down In Morning Fire
The Wyn yard Hotel in Wynyard Sask was burned to the ground in the morning. Guests escaped in their nightclothes with only a narrow escape. The building and its contents were a total loss.
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Wynyard
Sask
Wealthy German Girl Disappears From Chicago Home
Judith Klaussner a 17 year old daughter of a Dusseldorf manufacturer vanished from a relative’s Chicago residence six days ago. Her uncle Henry Ritter a local manufacturer reports she left home to visit a relative and has not been seen since. She is an artist in water colors and has several relatives in the city.
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Chicago
Judith Klaussner
Dusseldorf
Germany
Henry Ritter
Klaussner
Ritter
Boston Article to Highlight Medicine Hat Industry Prospects
Secretary Willcox of the board of trade plans an illustrated article for a Boston daily. The piece will explore Medicine Hat and its industrial opportunities in detail.
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Willcox
Board of Trade
Boston
Medicine Hat
Directors of St Louis and San Francisco Railroad sued for 14 million
In Saint Louis on January 22 a U S district court filing seeks more than 14 million dollars in damages from ten men who served as directors of the St Louis and San Francisco railroad in 1910.
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St. Louis
United States District Court
St. Louis and San Francisco
Soo Train Wrecked at Meath Injures Many. One Killed
Ottawa dispatch reports CPR Soo train No. 19 derailed by a rail at Meath twelve miles east of Pembroke. One passenger, Mrs J J Sammon of Sudbury, Ontario, died. About fifteen others, including Mr and Mrs Remus and six children, Jennie Pinola, Mrs Alex Thompson, Alex Thompson, S Rombough, Arthur Johnston, conductor Thos Carter, and Mrs Zino Le Page, were injured or seriously shaken. The train left Montreal at 1 30 last night and wreck occurred early this morning at Meath Station.٭
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Ottawa
C.P.R. Soo
Montreal
Meath
Pembroke
J. J. Sammon
Sudbury
Ont
Osceola
Cobden
Pembroke Hospital
Remus
Jennie Pinola
Ramsay
Mich
Alex.Thompson
Grand Falls
N.B
Alex Thompson
Mark Valenting
S. Rombough
Villard
Arthur Johnston
Thos, Carter
Zino le Page
Anaconda
Clemency Likely for Nanaimo Rioters
Ottawa reports clemency is expected for Nanaimo voters recently convicted after more than 8 000 petitions were received requesting mercy.
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Nanaimo
Ottawa
Constable Reid Admits Guilt In Jail Escape Case
Winnipeg January report states Constable R J Reid pleaded guilty to helping inmate escape from the Central police station during Krafchenko escape. He is remanded a week for sentence before magistrate Sir Hugh John MacDonald. Prosecutors charged Hagel Westlake and Holt with complicity as others await call.
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Winnipeg
R. J. Reid
R. E. Flower
Krafchenko
Central
Hugh John MacDonald
Attorney General’s Department
Reid
Percy B. Hagel
John Westlake
Hagel
Frank Holt
Holt
Royal Commission
R. E. Fower
John H. Buxton
Medicine Hats Interest in the London Market
London dispatches show lower bank rates in England and Germany with hopes of further cuts as Calgary bonds trade at premium. Medicine Hat plans to place five per cent bonds in London via Wood-Gundy agents while council debates optimal pricing ahead of a potential market easing. Andrew Patterson reports ample loan funds in Winnipeg for building ventures.
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Bank of Frances
Calgary
Dominion of Canada
Victoria
Andrew Patterson
Winnipeg
London
Jané
Bank of Enge
Cits
Dominion
of Canada
Prem
Great West Permanent Loan Co
Medicine Hat
Wood-Gundy & Co
Toronto
Ald
McLean
Penland
Price
Indictment Expected Against Chicago Packing Officials
Chicago officials of a major packing company face charges expected today for accepting rebates on shipments from Chicago to Owosso Michigan. The case centers on rebate practices during distribution to the Midwest.
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Chicago
Owosso
Mich
Minority Report Presented at USFA Convention Elevators Debate
Tambridge January 22 At the morning session Henry Sorenson read a report on the elevator matter warning of danger if USFA moves toward joint stock policy G Benjamin presented a minority report from Spruce Edmonton noting historic first for a minority report and criticizing the elevator scheme as not purely cooperative Clause 36 sparked dispute as to revenue sharing. discussion followed amid lighthearted interruptions and reassurances.
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Spruce
Edmonton
Winnipeg grain quotes and U S market recalls
Winnipeg reports January 22 grain quotations for wheat oats and flax with bids for January May and July futures. U S markets show Minneapolis May wheat at 87 3-4 to 88 1-4 and Chicago May at 92 with July around 87 3-4.
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Winnipeg
Ijtly
Cagh
C. A
C.W
Minneapolis
Chicago
Amateur Operatic Society Notice at City Hall Rehearsal
Full dress rehearsal tonight at city hall at 8 p.m. for the Amateur Operatic Society. Local performers prepare for upcoming performances with members urged to attend and participate.
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Amateur Operatic Society
City Hall
Bank Clearings Reach Forties Thousand Eight Hundred Eight
Local bank clearing house reports total clearings of 408 208 dollars. The figure reflects all banks participating in the regional clearing system. Public financial activity shows steady regional banking turnover for the period.
Successor Causing Talk in Ottawa Among Ministers and Premiers
London January 22 Westminster Abbey not to be the final resting place for Lord Strathcona and Mount Royal as relatives decide on burial in Highgate Cemetery along with his wife. Ottawa meanwhile buzzes over a potential successor to Lord Strathcona, with names including cabinet ministers and provincial leaders. candidates cited are Hon. Robt. Rogers Hon. Geo. Foster Hon. J. D. Hazen Sir Richard McBride and Sir Rodmond Roblin. The appointment is a major political puzzle for Canada's third high commissioner and is watched closely in Britain and Ottawa.
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London
Westminster Abbey
Lord Strathcona
Mount Royal
High Gate
North London
Westminister
Abbey
Strathcona
Ottawa
Canada
Great Britain
Lare
Robt
Rogers
Geo
Foster
J. D. Hazen
Fargo Fire Kills Whole Family Members Named
A deadly blaze at a Fargo residence claimed the lives of a man, his wife, and three children. Neighbors reported smoke and attempts to escape as the building collapsed. Dawson, age thirteen, faces charges related to the incident as investigators probe the cause.
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Fargo
George
Tod
Government Stock Judging Train Route Announced
The telegram from Honorable Duncan Marshall, minister of agriculture, Edmonton, outlines the route for the stock judging train visit. The announcement signals government stock judging efforts and transportation details for officials.
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Grannte
Duncan’ Marshall
Edmonton
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