Bulgarians Slaughter Moslems as Turkiye Advances in Balkans
Doiran and Doiran region report 30,000 Muslims killed or driven by Bulgars as Turkish forces push into Thrace. Doiran residents sign a written declaration of massacre. Saloniki reports confirm Seres sacking and crucifixion claims. The Turkish cabinet resigns amid frontier tensions with Bulgaria.
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Doiran
Saloniki
Constantinople
Adrianople
Turkey
Bulgaria
Ee ‘Enos
Aegean
Thrace
Seres
August
Kral
Mussulmans
Athens
Theotokis
Western Canada Firemen Convention Opens in Virden
The eighth annual Western Canada Firemen Association convention gathers in Virden Manitoba with city fire chiefs from Saskatchewan and Manitoba in attendance. Chief Heath of Saskatoon presided as delegates heard a Winnipeg expert discuss the building code.
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Virden
Mat
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Western Canada Fireman's Association
Heath
Saskatoon
F. Buchanan
Winnipeg
Carranza telegraphs Huerta protesting American support
Venustiano Carranza, commander of the constitutionalist forces, says he has sent a telegram to President Huerta denouncing American backing as an attempt to uphold his power. He declares the people of Mexico protest against Huerta and warns of possible conflict if the plan succeeds. Carranza's headquarters are near Nadadoes, massing troops to retake Monclova.
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Wagio Pass
Tex
Venustiano Carranza
Mexico
Huerta
Carranza
Nadadoes
Monclova
Maas
Monctova
Payments in Real Estate Being Met in Medicine Hat
Real estate activity in Medicine Hat remains steady with buyers meeting mortgage payments promptly. Prominent local real estate men report no missed payments to date, though a few delinquencies appear.
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Medicine Hat
Thorne Seen as Likely Successor to Local Senator Ellis
W M Thorne of St John New Brunswick appears set to replace late Senator J V Ellis in the seat, with local observers noting strong support and expected quick confirmation by officials.
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W. M. Thorne
J.V. Ellis
Dr Robert Bridges Named Poet Laureate of Britain
London July 16 Dr Robert Bridges appointed Poet Laureate by Prime Minister Asquith to succeed the late Alfred Austin. Bridges a physician and literary man, practised medicine in London hospitals. He is MA MB BCh and D Litt of Oxford, aged 68.
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London
Robert ‘Bridges
Asquith
Alfred” Austin
Bridges
Oxford “University
Grand Trunk Pacific chief cites strong Canadian business
President Chamberlin of the Grand Trunk Pacific states that Canadian business is good despite money tightness. He notes the railway’s progress toward the National Transcontinental project and says work on the New England extension was deferred not abandoned.
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Chamberlin
Grand Trunk Pacific
Ralliae
Senor Ee
Tate
New “England
Startling Revelations From Mulhall Hearings in 1907–08
Senate lobby committee pressed Mulhall for 410 letters and memoranda as he testified about his strike breaking work across cities from Maine to Missouri. He named connections to Taft and Vancleve, cited Indiana campaign funds, and alleged $3,000 paid to end a Shoeworkers strike in St Louis.
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Watson
Indiana
St. Louis
Washington
Senate Lobby Investigaion Committee
Martin M. Mulhall
Mulhall
Senator Reed
Reed
Maine
Missouri
Baltimore
Indianapolis
Cleveland
Taft
James Vancleve
National Association of Manufacturers
St Mois
P. C. Schwebt- Man
Vancleve
Dangerous Derelicts Found In Atlantic Track
The Admiralty reports cruiser Donegal sighting a dangerous derelict and steering it to port. Cunard steamer Franconia notes passing another derelict July 10 in the Atlantic track near 40.49N 52.8W. Norwegian bark Glenmark is also mentioned in the incident.
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London
Admiralty
Donegal
Glenmark
Cunard
Franconia
Queenstown
Montreal Motorcyclist Kills Pedestrian Miss Howell Dies
Miss M Howell was struck down by Howard Smith on a motorcycle in Montreal and died from injuries. The incident involved Smith as the rider and Howell as the pedestrian, with authorities investigating the fatal collision.
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M. Howell
Howard Smith
Montreal
Nourse Succeeds Saunders at Calgary Bank Branch
Lethbridge July 15 C GK Nourse longtime manager of the Lethbridge branch of the Canadian Bank of Commerce is named to head the Calgary branch succeeding M Saunders who moves to treasurer of Canada Life No successor named yet Nourse began with the bank in Goderich Ontario in 1888.
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Lethbridge
C. GK. Nourse
Canadian Bank of Commerce
Calgary
3. M. Saunders
Canada Life
Goderich
Ont
Asquith Plans reform of the Lords next year
London July 16 The government intends to introduce a bill next year to reform the Lords. The move is described as the latest political sensation and will trigger a fierce fight among political peers. It appears the prime minister may seek a new second chamber and then seek a general election.
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London
Asquith
Lords
UNKNOWN AUTOIST KILLS TWO NEAR MAILBANK
Napunee Ontario reports a Sunday tragedy after an auto struck a boy near Mailbank on Saturday. An escaping driver reportedly collided with Mr. Seuth’s buggy, injuring him. Mr. South, 80, died Sunday. Car owner unknown. Toronto lists a car linked to Sir Henry Pellatt, who denies ownership of any car in the area.
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Napunee
Ont
Mailbank
Seuth
South
Toronto
Henry Pellatt
Henry
New CPR Steamers on Pacific Service Planned
Toronto, July 15 Assistant passenger traffic manager George Wells of the CPR said two new steamers of the Pacific will be placed next year. He added that a number of new stations would be opened west of the Winnipeg terminus.
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Toronto
George Wells
C. R
Winnipeg
Chief Sullivan of Redliffe Faces Possible Forgeries
In Magister Kealy's court this morning a false pretenses case showed Chief Sullivan of Redcliff allegedly forged an oath and aided that deception. The trial revealed Sullivan alone drafted the document and swore it, prompting an investigation into illegal oath taking and possible forgery. The Farrar property charge was dismissed due to subdivision surveying errors. S. Smith paid costs for a driving charge, and P. Sharp was fined for intoxication.
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Sullivan
Redeliff
Kealy
J. Whouldsworth
Redcliff
S. Warrar
Houldsworth
Justice of the Peace
Henderson
Farrar
S. Smith
P. Sharp
Home Rule Bill Defeated in Lords
London July 11 The Home Rule bill for Ireland failed at second reading in the House of Lords by 302 to 364 with a 63 vote majority. Lord Lansdowne's motion urging the bill be submitted to the country was adopted with a division.
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London
Ireland
House of Lords
Lord Lansdowne
Miss Ella G. Sykes Collects Data on Vancouver Island
Victoria, July 15 Miss Ella G. Sykes noted traveller and writer is spending time on Vancouver Island collecting data and pictures for her forthcoming work.
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Victoria
B. C
Ella G. Sykes
Vancouver Island
Medicine Hat Athletes Planned for Victoria Meet
Medicine Hat fire department athletic team may travel to Victoria British Columbia for the August great meet. A thousand dollars is required as the stipend. Local supporters are urged to back the effort with donations to send the team.
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Medicine Hat Fire Department
Victoria
Gs M. Johnston
Walter
Huckvale
Hargrave
Dawson
WJ. McLean
Pingle
W. B
Keller
W.R
Martin
Burns
Hat
Grace
Officials confirm Mexico US stance. Britain silent
London reports that Mexican authorities confirm a statement about representations by European diplomats on U S policy toward Mexico. The British foreign office declines to discuss the matter, calling the issue too delicate to comment.
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London
Mexico City
Theron
United States
Mexico
Record Heat Wave Hits Kansas Cities at 113 Degrees
Kansas climate in several towns shows extreme heat. Clay Centre reported 113 degrees, Salina 109, Atchison 104, Topeka 103, Leavenworth 106, with prostrations noted and Topeka drought lingering for 44 days. Federal thermometer in Kansas City reached 102.5.
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Kansas City
Kansas
Clay Centre
Salina
Atchison
Topeka
Leavenworth
New Land Bill Passes House Aiming for Arbitration Pact
The Erdmann law revision to arbitrate wage disputes was approved by the House without a roll call. It moves quickly to the Senate for President Wilson's signature, with railroads and employees seeking a satisfactory settlement.
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Washington
House
Senate
Wilson
City finances improve as funds pledged for utilities work
Mayor Spencer stated the city is not bankrupt and has funds to extend gas and water mains and complete the reservoir. Wood, Gundy and Co. will provide sufficient financing, Union Bank offers aid and delays claims, and taxpayers are paying taxes earlier than usual, aiding the city during stringency.
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Spencer
Wood, Gundy and ,Co
Union Bank
Settle Differences Under Newland Bill
Representatives of the eastern trainmen and conductors met to ratify the agreement settling disputes under the Newlands bill. They sent a message to President Wilson asking him to appoint a board of mediation and conciliation.
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New York
Pres. Wilson
United States To Announce Attitude On Huerta Soon
Ambassador Henry Lane Wilson is summoned to Washington for a late July conference with President Wilson and Secretary Bryan to disclose the U.S. stance toward the Huerta government amid Mexican unrest. Rail traffic disruption may delay his arrival. official sources expect an important public statement after the meeting.
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Washington
Henry Lane Wilson
Mexico City
Wilson
Huerta
Bryan
United States
Michigan
Louisiana
Vera Cruz
Mexico
Baby dies after being kicked by horse in stable incident
Montreal report states five year old Laurette Boisjoly, daughter of Eduard Boisjoly, was kicked by a horse in the family stable last night. She died en route to the hospital after being carried by an ambulance.
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Montreal
Laurette Bojoly
Daughte Eduard Boisjoly
Youthful Robbers Seized After Bowling Alley Theft
In Moose Jaw on July 16 a youth gang robbed a bowling alley, seizing cash from a register and handing it to police. The three youths confessed to seven robberies in the area and were remanded for further court action.
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Moose Jaw
Mir Wilfred TL Ottawa July 15 Confines Statement
The report notes Mir Wilfred TL of Ottawa on July 15 making a confinement statement. The condition cited is not enacted. The fragmentary text indicates 1500 men involved and a described state of affairs.
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Ottawa
Calgary Paper’s Ten Million Dollar Loan Proposal
Calgary News Telegram argues the Dominion government earns hundreds of thousands yearly from Alberta resources. It contends the province should receive funding, proposing a ten million dollar loan to the people to support industry and commerce.
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Calgary
Prac
Borden
Alberta
Calgary News-Telegram
Dominion
ofsAlberta
Industria
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