Bury's Policy guiding Canadian Pacific track expansion
Montreal January 24 The Canadian Pacific Railway plans major western line improvements this year including 532 miles of new track and 280 miles of double tracking. President Sir Thomas Shaughnessy approves the policy backed by Vice-president George Bury and General Manager Grant Hall aiming to increase terminals and double the main line to handle current and future traffic. Further details on branch lines were promised.
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Montreal
Que
Western Lines
Thomas Shaughnessy
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
George Bury
Japan
Grant Hall
Hall
Davenport Nabs Cramer in Logue Murder Case
Geo Cramer, sought in Chicago for the Logue diamond merchant murder, was arrested in Davenport after weeks of surveillance by Detective O Hara. He worked at Bettendorf car shops, denies the crime, and is held for investigation after lodging in jail.
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Davenport
Geo. Cramer
Chicago
Logue
Bettendorf
Cramer
O’hara
Briand Cabinet Submits Declarations to French Legislature
Paris reports the Briand cabinet presented its declarations to the chamber of deputies and the senate. The document reaffirms France’s fidelity to foreign alliances and outlines numerous domestic reform measures.
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Paris
Aristide Briand
Chamber of Deputies
Senate
France
King George to Inspect New Zealand Battle Cruiser
King George signaling plans to inspect the new battle cruiser New Zealand. The vessel will depart Portsmouth on February 6 for a 40,000 mile cruise lasting three months in New Zealand waters before returning via Vancouver.
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London
George
New Zealand
Dominion
Portsmouth
Vancouver
Buchanan pins route for Alberta Railway into Cardston and Pincher Creek
Ottawa notes that W. A. Buchanan on the railway committee secured a policy requiring the Alberta Railway and Irrigation Co now under CPR control to build into Cardston and Pincher Creek rather than near them.
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Ottawa
W. A. Buchanan
Alberta Railway and Irrigation Co
C.P.R
Cardston
Pincher Creek
Hotheaded move by Young Turks risks new Balkan war
London reports a Balkan league split over how to respond to Constantinople after its surrender note. Some urge summoning the peace conference to declare resumption of hostilities, others push allies to first act while awaiting Turkey’s reply. Delegations in London and Servian HQ discuss next steps and expect Europe to lead.
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London
Constantinople
Balkan League
Edward Grey
Turkey
Sofia
Belgrade
Athens
Cettinje
Balkans
Nazim Pasha Shot in Constantinople Triggering Riots
Report states Nazim Pasha was fatally shot in Constantinople with early claims of an accidental appearance. The incident sparks rumors of violence and bloodshed as crowds react to the event. Government forces monitor streets and maintain order amid unrest.
Suffragettes Hold Balance In Derry
Londonderry January 24 suffragettes hold a pivotal balance as two more Unionists die but Unionists still lead. Col H A Pakenham scorns enfranchisement while D E Hogg pledges to answer after the election, heightening tensions before Westminster debate. Police reinforcement ordered as protesters plan next moves.
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Londonderry
Sir Max Aitken Proposes Differential Bond Tax
Sir Max Aitken advocates a preferential tax plan favoring colonial securities over foreign bonds. He notes Canada Britain and Argentina earned large sums from bond issues and proposes 2 to 3 percent tax on foreign bonds while keeping colonial bonds at 1 percent, arguing working men would benefit from funding public works.
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London
Max Aitken
Canada
Britain
United States
Argentine
Max
Strikers Rally For Citywide Action After Hotel Walkout
Nearly a thousand waiters and hotel workers who struck last night at the Rector Cadillac and Felies Bere restaurants gathered for a mass meeting in New York to urge a general strike. Pickets span the hotel district and entrances guard against strike breakers.
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New York
Rector
Cadillac
Felies Bere
Milliken Named Principal of Regina College
Regina trustees at a special meeting appoint Rev. Robert Milliken B D to the principalship of Regina College.
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Regina
Robert Milliken
Regina College
Siglers Committed for Trial in Winnipeg Court
Dr H R Sigler and Mrs Sigler of Minneapolis were committed for trial in Winnipeg with bonds set at 15000 dollars for the doctor and 5000 dollars for the wife. The physician could not raise his bond.
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H. R. Sigler
Minneapolis
Winnipeg
Ball
Hon A G MacKay Cleared in $50,000 Alienation Suit
Toronto January 24 Justice Riddell declares the trial a sham and upholds the appellate division ruling dismissing W H Haines suit against Hon A G MacKay for damages for alleged alienation of Haines wife. He notes no trial claim of eight witnesses was made.
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Toronto
Justice Riddell
Appellate Division
W. H. Haines
Justice Leitch
A. G. MacKay
Haines
Bourses Excited Turkish Delegates recall London St Petersburg Vienna
Turkish leaders recall delegates from London ambassadors from St Petersburg and Vienna as Europe enters a state of heightened tension. Officials report widespread stir across capitals with movements shaking diplomatic channels and signaling potential shifts in alliances.
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Turkey
London
St. Petersburg
Vienna
Collapse at McKinney store claims eight dead
Death toll from yesterday’s store collapse in McKinney rises to eight with one woman fatally injured and fourteen others hurt. Rapid body recoveries supported earlier fears of many deaths, but full floor exposure today shows few more bodies likely beneath debris.
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McKinney
Tex
Bell William
Lifeboat Rules Set for Ships and Passengers
London January 24 Board of Trade regulations issued yesterday require all sea going ships to carry lifeboats and lifesaving apparatus. Steamships on short excursions in daylight from April 1 to Oct 31 must have boats for seventy five percent of their certified passenger capacity. River canal and lake passenger steamers must equip life boats and life rafts for forty percent of certified passengers.
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London
Board of
Great West Iron Group Plans Large Linseed Oil Mill
Montreal Jan 23 reports that interests tied to the Great West Iron Wood and Chemical Company intend to build the continent’s largest linseed oil mill in western flax districts. Possible locations include Moose Jaw Prince Albert or Saskatoon. The plant will boast a 750000 bushel capacity.
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Montreal
Great West Iron
Wood and Chemical Company
Moose Jaw
Prince Albert
Saskatoon
Two French Airmen Killed in Monoplane Crash near Etamps
Two French airmen, Chas. Nieupert and his mechanician, were killed when their monoplane collapsed in flight near Etamps during a high altitude sortie. The accident occurred today, taking the lives of both crew members.
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Etamps
Chas. Nieupert
Lemieux Proposes State Cable Linking Canada and Empire
Hon. Mr. Lemieux announces a resolution declaring a state owned cable between Canada and the United Kingdom as vital to commerce and politics for both Canada and the Empire.
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Lemieux
Canada
United Kingdom
Empire
Ingenious But Unconvincing Reply From Secretary Knox
London Jan 23 The American Secretary of State Knox issued a reply to Britain’s protest over the Panama canal dispute. He rejects the British interpretation of the canal treaties and argues the proclamation changes the situation. He addresses three British objections including exemption from tolls and the status of arbitration.
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Sir Edward Grey
Britain
Special Commission of ‘Adjustment
Hay-Pauncefote
Pact of Grey
Taft
Londo
Panama
America
Edward
Hes
Fireman Drowned in Basement Fire at Glass Plant
In St Louis on January 24 one fireman died and ten others were overcome by fumes and smoke at the Condteneals Glass Company plant on North Broadway. Firemen found basement doors locked and entered a flooded basement after an automatic sprinkler had released water. Charles Koester, a shipman, drowned in three feet of water during the effort.
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St. Louis
Condteneals Glass Company
North Broadway
Charles Koester
Mawson Expedition to Send Wireless Reports
London reports the Daily Chronicle expects wireless updates within days from Dr. Mawson’s Antarctic expedition. Mawson leads 32 men exploring the continent’s coast, with stations at Macquarie Island and Adel Land to reach Hobart, Tas.
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London
The
Daily Chronicle
Antarctic
Mawson
Strike clash as workers, guards clash in Brooklyn riot
New York January 24 reports seventy striking garment workers clashed with three hundred factory employees who refused to quit. Police reserves cleared the streets finding one man badly wounded and about a dozen with minor injuries as stones and revolvers were used by rioters.
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New York
Brooklyn
Smashed paintings shock National Gallery attack
A man used a two foot rule to smash glass and damage canvases in the National Gallery London on January 24. He harmed four paintings including two by Constable before police seized him. He offered no motive and did not claim suffragette ties. restorers say repairs are possible.
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London
National Gallery
Constable
Nurse Dies After Accidental Shooting in Winnipeg
Winnipeg date January 23 report Miss Lidia Banks a student nurse at St Boniface hospital died from a bullet wound believed accidental. The injury occurred January 20 when a revolver discharged as she investigated a noise near her suite. She underwent surgery to remove the bullet.
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Winnipeg
Lidia Banks
St. Boniface Hospital
Swan Hunter Denies Canadian Yard Plan Report
London reports Swan Hunter the shipbuilder denies a Toronto publication claiming the firm plans a Canadian shipyard. No Canadian yard is contemplated, according to the company.
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London
Swan Hunter
Toronto
Wey
Fitzhugh Resigns C E Presidency In Railway Shakeup
Montreal January 24 The resignation of BE H Fitzhugh from the presidency of the Central Vermont Railway and election of E J Chamberlin as successor causes excitement in railway circles. The move is seen as tied to New England difficulties of the Grand Trunk Railway of which CV is a subsidiary. Rumor says Fitzhugh and Chamberlin disagreed on New England policy and a Boston line closure.
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Montreal
Be.-H. Fitzhugh
Central Vermont Railway
E.-J. Chamberlin
New England
Grand Trunk Railway
Central ‘Vermont
Gonstr
Government to Drop Franchise Bill Amid Suffrage Clash
London January 24 The speaker rejected a pending woman suffrage form in the Franchise Bill and warned any amendment would require a fresh bill. A cabinet meeting is set to decide and a pledge of a free vote is threatened by the eleventh hour move.
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London
Bonar Law
Howard Grey
Lloyd- George
Daily’ Chronicle
Harold ‘Baker
Mani insane train carrier rear incident at Milwaukee
Partial OCR reads like a brief item from Milwaukee early January noting a mall carrier train rear incident. Names, dates, and full facts are unreadable, leaving only a fragmented reference to an event involving a carrier and Milwaukee.
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