Vancouver blaze wipes out Main street buildings
A July blaze in Vancouver, British Columbia caused estimated damages between one and two million dollars. Fires destroyed Champion and White warehouse, Second Hope Motor Co, Angelus rooming house, six streetcars, and several garages while residents fled. Firefighter Thomas Desmond was injured, and a hotel guest narrowly escaped.
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Second Hope Motor Co
A.R. GC. Motor Company
Royal George Hotel
Gibbons Tool Works
Angelus
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British Columbia Supply Co
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Fraser Mills Company
Champion & White
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Champion and White
Canada Mab Steel Co
AL Bb. C. Motor Co
British Columbia Electric Railway
Tudhope Motor Co
Palmer Land Envestment Co
Two New Managers at Athberta Clay Products
Athberta Clay Products appointed two managers in the last week. F A Bouie runs the manufacturing end while C J White handles finance and sales. The plant is operating under high pressure with 89 cars shipped so far and more expected this month. Majority orders come from Calgary Saskatoon and Regina for rebuilds. White says a Canadian Fireproofing Manufacturing Co could ease the workload if city authorities approve.
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C. J. White
Calgary
Saskatoon
Regina
Council Discusses Editorial on Water System
Yesterday's News 9 editorial on the city water system spurred debate at the council meeting. Alderman Pratt defended the plan, while Mayor Spencer urged patience as engineers and aides pursue letters and consult with the engineer to advance the project.
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Coupon offers Tamons painting prize at Daily News office
Saturday July 20 coupon six of seven nets a 10 cent stamp toward a photo reproduction of Tamons painting The Cigale. Coupons and money must be shown at the News office after June 21. The rest of the text discusses city finances and water plans with references to bonds and the Alberta laws, ending with the city engineer's remarks and a dismissive exchange.
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Gramme
Massive downtown blaze devastates business block drains city assets
Fire roared from a shed behind 11 Main Street shortly before midnight and razed a full block including the B C Electric Railway car barns the Royal George Hotel and the Angeles Apartment house. Loss estimated near one million dollars with no fatal injuries reported though a child escaped danger and several guests were rescued amid tumbling wires and smoke.
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Royal George Hotel
Angeles
Champion
Mainnes
British Columbia
Alain Street
Canada
Hearance
Palmer Brothers and Tanning
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Amreeless Apartment Treuse
Pudhope Motor Company
Supply Company
Angelus Blooming
Tonse
Plasterer in Montreal Shoots Two Men at Turkish Bath
A Montreal plasterer shot two men at the Turkish Bath Hotel area. Police detained him after a dramatic confrontation and inquiries revealed concern for news about Royal Victoria Hospital where Devlin lay wounded. The incident concludes with the suspect awaiting police action.
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Devlin
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Sheppard
McKennna
Ang Pr
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Th Beret
Tragic trip to Scotland interrupted by hospital ordeal
The narrative follows a couple journeying to Scotland when disaster struck their plans. Prey suffered a hemorrhage and his recovery is uncertain. The tale also mentions Sheppard's erratic behavior after a Chicago head injury and mounting distress during periods of excitement.
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Kinnell
Sheppard
Montefto
Hfe
Gillieier
Chicago
Extraordinary Brick Wheeling At Alberta Plant
An Alberta Clay Producers employee staged a remarkable wheelchair brick wheeling last night. He attempted to wheel bricks on an ordinary wheelchair row but could not set more than a limited load. Witnesses described the feat as almost impossible yet noted his effort with disbelief.
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Alietan
Alberta Clay Producers
Foot Laceration Ends Up in Hospital for Farmer
A farmer named Roth of Eagle Butte received severe lacerations to a foot while chopping wood. He is hospitalized with injuries described as badly lacerated. Officials report the incident occurred during routine wood cutting on his property.
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Onemed Roth
Eagle Bute
Allan Steamship head hails Calgary as future western manufacturing hub
Sir Montague Allan, head of Allan Steamship Line and Merchants Bank president, toured Medicine Hat and Alberta Clay Products then praised Calgary's facilities gas river and water supply. He predicted Medicine Hat’s rapid growth and said Calgary could become the west’s greatest manufacturing centre.
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Crows Nest Pass
Calgary
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Hell
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Crows Nest
Alberta
Emperor of Japan Reported Seriously Ill as Palace Convenes
Reported from Tokyo indicates Emperor faces critical illness with members of the Japanese cabinet and the imperial family summoned to the palace. The government issues no formal confirmation, but rumors of His Majesty’s condition spread as observers await official word.
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Jiyie
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Japan
Revolution Reported in Lisbon and Oper
Madrid dispatch from Orense, Spain says a revolution has broken out in Lisbon and Oper. Confirmation is unavailable, with open questions in Madrid circles. Interior Minister Senor Barroso reportedly confirmed the Orense newspapers’ claim this afternoon.
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City considers waste paper boxes to curb street litter
At a council meeting Alderman Johnston backs purchasing a waste paper receptacle for a trial at a corner in the business district to deter littering. The mayor notes water carts dissect the city at 2 AM. public works handles enforcement with the fire chief and police.
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Asquith Address Draws Massive Dublin Crowd
Premier Asquith faces cheering crowds at the Theatre Rover in Dublin as he addresses supporters with wife by his side. Nationalist leader John Redmond hails strong reception while outside suffragettes clash with locals and police, amid tensions over Irish governance and Ulster safeguards.
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Private detectives join Wesenthal murder case in New York
District Attorney Whitman brought private investigators into the Wesenthal murder inquiry to supplement police efforts. Citizens intolerant of slow progress funded outside help after a gambler tied to police partnership rumors was shot following prior accusations against the gimbang fraternity. The Ross killing story circulated widely among East Siders, but no protective steps were taken.
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East
English Brewers in the City Visit Sparks Interest
Mr and Mrs F J Wintle and daughter spent yesterday in the city visiting the ranch south of town owned by Mr Davis, a Wintle relation. Alderman Deawn accompanied the party as they toured factories and praised Medicine Plat Durie for its development and the Rolling Melis gas uses, noting Pittsburg’s unique continental-scale brewhouse industry.
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Davis
Efe
Qittsburg
All Parties to Pact Rewarded by Scheme
Sailors describe arrival from Daten Bharbar and discharge after conflicts with a superintendent. United States Marshal Hastings and others facilitated travel to Unalaska aboard the revenue cutter McCulloch. The narrative details lodging, work prospects, and tensions before departure on a voyage linked to the pact.
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Kanalaska
United States
Wil- Tissen I. Hastings
Daten Bharbar
Marshall
Bothows
Wesabe
Nelsom
Wessel
Uanalaska
Lorder
McCulloch
I'ne
Meadie couple united in Scotland and Ireland nuptials
In a late Friday ceremony, Grelaine Witte and Agnes Grankemouth joined in marriage with Joseph Bo McQareen, linking families from Tlome and Mead leith Tarpolee. The couple exchanged vows in a traditional ceremony amid kin and local well wishes.
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Grelaine Witte
Firgeruar
Agnes Frown
Grankemouth
Scotland
Joseph Bo McQareen
Meadleith Tarpolee Forge
Taylor Pler Nuptials Reported In Moose River Area
Miss Ellen Pier and Mr. Thormas M. Taylor were married Thursday evening at Icelock SOS Princess Avenue in Moose Tour area. The ceremony followed ties celebrated by local residents and officials.
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