Bodies recovered from Pickwick Club wreck in Boston tragedy
The forty fourth body was recovered at dawn as rescue teams continued the search for victims of the Pickwick Club collapse. Police inspector Benjamin Alexander perished, and victims include Ella Cauley and Frank Tino among dancers and patrons. over 100 dancers were on the second floor when the five story building crashed.
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Boston
Mass
Pickwick Club
Ella
Ella Cauley
Frank TiNo
Nedda
Flanagan
Benjamin Alexander
Boston Police
Johnnie Seales
John Duffy
Huilding
Irvine Fire Causes Major Damage at Thompson Store
A fire at 3 am in Irvine damaged J. M. Thompson's general store and stock, with losses near 8000 dollars. The fire brigade arrived quickly and prevented spread, insurance partly covered the loss. Fire origin remains undetermined and Snedden and Solway reported the alarm.
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Irvine
J. M. ‘Thompson
Barlow
Solway
Prairie crops show excellent prospects across regions
Winnipeg July 6 crop report notes CN Railways weekly bulletin says crops on the prairies are excellent with 3 week lead in rainfall and minimal damage. Wheat headed out, generally healthy stands expected across districts and lines in the west report strong yields.
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Winnipeg
Vail
Prairie
Crain
Canadian National Railways
Strike Conditions in Alberta Coal Mines
Edmonton July 46 miners in the Edmonton district coal field struck after a midnight June 30 declaration. Six mines affected with 400 to 500 union members on strike. No major disturbances reported aside from Clover Bar picketing while trial for assault looms for three strikers this week. Wage reductions of about 1.00 per day cited. eight hundred men affected in the field. W A and U M W A unions formed their own grouping and signed a new agreement ongoing for two weeks.
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Edmonton
Edmonton and District
Clover Bar
Harrison
Usm
W. A
U. M
W.A
Confession Leads to Arson Charge in Weyburn Case
Regina reports a 70 year old man from Medicine Hat confessed to burning his hardware store in 1900 and others nearby for insurance. Stinson, brought to Weyburn, faces arson charges as Saskatchewan police investigate multiple store fires tied to $1100 insurance payouts and recalling agents Maltby and Hogg Lytle.
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Regina
Manor
Sask
Medicine Hat
Asia
Saskatchewan - Provingtan
Lawith
Stinson
Maltby
Vancouver
B.C
J. R. Hogg
Hogg and Lytle
Winnipeg
Weyburn
Britain contemplates possible break with Soviet Russia
In London July a Foreign Secretary told Parliament that Britain had sent no note to Russia over recent Chinese events but reserved full liberty to take any action deemed necessary. He spoke amid reports Britain might sever diplomatic ties due to Soviet influence in China.
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London
Ton
Ansten
Chamberlain
House of Commons
Great Britain
Russia
China
Britain
Missionaries Rescued by U S Destroyer
London reports that the US destroyer Simpson rescued nine Catholic missionaries of the Maryhall Mission of Young Kong in Kwangting Province. They were in danger from anti foreign elements.
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London
Wong Kong
Daily Express
United States
Simpson
Maryhall Mission
Young Kong
Kwangting Province
Flax Market Drops Six Cents Amid Weak Trading
Winnipeg reports a weak trading day with cash grain offerings light and demand limited. Wheat prices slipped about six cents as buyers stayed scarce and Canadian millers only took small supplies.
Liberal Candidates Chosen in Acadia Riding Last Week
In Hanna and Hand Hills the Liberal party selected Dr Wilfred George Anderson as provincial candidate for Acadia and Col R B Eaton as federal candidate for Acadia. The gatherings featured speeches by Cr W Mitchell and Col Eaton with support from Mackenzie King allies. Eaton, a farmer and former Alberta legislator, and Anderson, a Calgary-area physician, were presented alongside provincial leaders and local supporters at a large turnout in Hanna.
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Coleaton
DR. W. George
Acadia
Cr. W. Mitchell
Waward
Fisher
B. Armstrong
Col
R. B. Eaton
W. G.anderson
Dr.Day
Ww.s. Winning
Deceford
CN. Tingle
Hanna
Hills
J.M. Turnbull
Munson
J L
C. Jackson
W. Winning
Mackenzie King
Canara
Canada
Robert Berry Baton
France
U.P.A
Hand Hills
Wilfred George .Anderson
Stratford
Onit
Thorndale
Heat Burns Wheat Crops In Alberta Outlook
Lethbridge on July 6 reports a mixed crop picture as two hot dry weeks reduce moisture and raise anxiety. Despite prospects for a big overall crop, July heat cuts yields in parts of Alberta with southeastern sections likely to yield lighter crops unless rain arrives soon.
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Lethbridge
Herald
Alberta
Aerial Derby Victory For Sir Eric Geddes Aircraft
Captain S Barnard piloting Siskin won the two days aerial derby for the King's cup in Croydon covering the 1600 mile course at an average speed of 181 miles an hour. Wide awake advertisers use The Newa columns.
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Croydon
S 7 Barnard
Eric Geddes
Siskin
Field Marshal Haig Visits Kenora for Ontario Fishing Tour
Kenora Ontario July 4 Field Marshal Haig and party arrive on a CPR special train for a two to three day visit to northern Ontario. He tours Devil's Gap bungalow camp and nearby lakes praising the fishing, waves to locals. pauses at Schreiber White River and Winnipeg route before continuing to Calgary Banff and the coast. The entourage includes Countess Haig and private cars Killarney and Pacific remain until Monday. The party is greeted by veterans scouts and guides along the way. The field marshal expresses delight in the fishing and views of Lake Superior.
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Kenora
Ont
Narl Haig
Canada
C.P.R
Robert Rogers
North Ontario
Devil's Gap
Thea
Piman Buen Leon
Anc Lwwn
Killarney
Pacific
Winnipeg
Calgary
Banff
Coast
Ontario
Warl Haig
Schrieber
White River
Countess Haig
Lake Superior
George LePage Wins Gold Medal in Final Year
George LePage son of Mr and Mrs Arthur LePage has won the gold medal for highest standing in his final year in law. This marks the third time a Medicine Hall student earned the honor. J H Dell of Laidlay Blanchard Rand and W Evans Huckvale once held the accolade, while George has studied this past year with R B Davidson, barrister and solicitor.
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George LePage
Arthur & LePage
Medicine Hal
J. H. Dell
Laidlay
Blanchard & Rand
W. Evans Huckvale
George
R. B. Davidson
Hull Block
Earthquake Damage Survey Totals in Santa Barbara
A survey by Santa Barbara citizens estimates about ten thousand dollars would be needed to fix devastated buildings after the quake. The Board of California Engineers inspected 411 structures finding 74 totally destroyed or to be demolished, 72 unsafe, 64 in need of repairs but safe for life, and 825 damaged. The old Franciscan mission and other landmarks are noted as safe when repaired.
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Santa Barbar
Cal
Santa’ Barbar
Board of California, Engineers
Tuusafe
Santa Barbara
Fithian Pulkiing
Faulding
Fourth of July toll tops in exacis heavy celebration
New York reports at least 117 dead and 175 injured across a chaotic holiday. Fireworks, motor accidents, and other incidents claim victims in multiple states and cities including Connecticut Rhode Island Massachusetts and Ontario.
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New York
Boston
Connecticut
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
Alberta Crop Report Predicts Weather Damage on Wheat
Warm dry winds over the past week threaten yield in southern Alberta as wheat heads show damage and a 25 percent drop is possible. Report notes rapid early heading in south districts, rye and alfalfa development steady, and range forage excellent with ample labor.
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Department of Agriculture
Government of Alberta
Edmonton
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Peel County
Florida
Walter Olson
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College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta
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Tivo
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York
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Worcaster
Waterbury
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