Husband shoot wife then kills himself in Swift Current
Swift Current Sask July 24 During a fit of insanity H Stewart shot his wife three times because she refused to live with him on account of insane fits he was subject to He then turned the revolver on himself firing twice Both bullets passed through his heart and he died instantly Mrs Stewart is in precarious condition Stewart was recently discharged from the insane asylum
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Swift Current
Sask
H. Stewart
Stewart
Train Load of Insane Passes Through City
A special five car train carrying about 170 Alberta insane patients from Brandon Asylum to Ponoka asylum arrived westbound last evening. Mounted police and asylum attendants guarded doors and toured cars while women and men were housed in separate cars with staff attending to needs. No trouble occurred during the journey and officials remained reticent about details.
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Alberta
Brandon
Ponoka
Laurier’s Reciprocity Pact Seen With Far Reaching Impact
The Daily News and The Times discuss Canada’s reciprocity bill. They note it could end Imperial preference and tariff reform and influence Canada, the United States, and Britain. R L Borden’s western tour strengthens his political stance amid opposition from grain growers.
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London
The
Daily News
Canada
United States
the Times
Washington
Wilfrid Laurier
Europe News Warns of Morocco Crisis and French Guarded Tone
Paris reports the Moroccan situation threatens European peace as France maintains diplomatic contact with measured humor. Diplomats recount sharp exchanges with Spain and Germany over Africa claims, with Cambo n and Deveres delivering pointed retorts. France reassures the Entente while England grows angrier at German demands.
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W. A. P. Cable
Paris
Europe
France
Spain
Alcazar
Eiderlen Waechta
Jules Cambern
Germany
Africa
M. Cambon
Alsace
Lorraine
French Congo
Belgian Congo
Morocco
M. Deserves
Baron von Schoen
Algerias
England
Big Electrical Merger Planned for Toronto
Toronto witnesses a major electrical merger led by Sir William McKenzie and R. J. Fleming. Once completed Fleming will become manager of the Toronto Electric Light Company as the group of Toronto based utilities and railways consolidates under two principals.
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Toronto
Ont
Sir William, McKenzie
R. J. Fleming
Toronto Railway
Toronto Power
Electric Development Company
Toronto Electrical and Light Company
Metropolitan Company
Toronto and Scarboro Railway
Mimic
Mint Receives Dies for New George V Silver Coins
In Ottawa on July 24 the mint confirms it has received the dies for the Dominion’s new silver coins. The effigy of King George will appear on the coins within a few days, signaling a forthcoming release.
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Ottawa
Ont
George
Dominion
Cool July Delays Growers as Rain Fails to Bring Heat
Brandon Manitoba reports cool unsettled weather with frequent showers and no rust yet in crops at the experimental farm. Farmers fear rust if cool trend continues, while well advanced crops can weather the delay though late fields suffer. Showers persist across the district in the last twenty four hours and all records may be broken for a cool July.
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Brandon
Man
Priest Dies During Eulogy for Builder of Parish Church
Quebec July 24 Father H Lessard curate of St Ambrose Jeune Lorette fell ill in his new church while Bishop Roy praised his work on a handsome parish church project built mainly through his efforts. Father Lessard died shortly afterward.
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Quebec
H. Lessard
St. Ambrose
Jeune Lorette
Roy
Father Lessard
Acquittal in Arson Trial Aboard Dominion Liner
London reports the assize court acquitted James Ebren and Stewart Adrian on the Canada liner of arson tied to a strike at Liverpool. In Halifax the same date T S Alexander Falconer D D father of Roberta Falconer Toronto University president died at Elmsdale this morning.
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London
Assize Court
James Ebren
Stewart Adrian
Canada
Liverpool
Halfax
T. S. Alexander Falconer
D.D
Roberta Falconer
Toronto University
Elmsdale
Alberta Foundry and Machine Shops Opened in Medicine Hat
Mayor Milne opened the Alberta Foundry and Machine Shops marking a new manufacturing era in Medicine Hat. He lauded the company and noted Alberta gas and CPR expansion as key factors, with the well’s output stated at 6,275,000 feet per day. The ceremony concluded as the plant was declared open and the first casting poured.
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Milne
Alberta
Medicine Hat
Alberta Foundry and Machine Company
Strike Hope Depends On Wages In Coal Talks
Ottawa and Winnipeg report a Western coal dispute may end if wage issues are resolved. Mayors and boards of trade push for removing coal duties for six months while a Macleod meeting seeks frank, open positions from miners and operators to reach a settlement.
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W. A. P. Dispatch
Winnipeg
Western Boards of Trade
Macleod
Alberta
Boards of Trade
Confirmation Service at Catholic Church in Medicine Hat
His Lordship Bishop E J Legal visited St Patrick's Catholic Church in Medicine Hat for confirmation and first communion. The 8 am mass saw 11 children receive first communion, the 10 am High Mass confirmed 35 children, and 16 adults were confirmed in the afternoon. Addresses were read by Michael Leonard and Miss Addie Miller, and the bishop gave spiritual guidance to confirmands and parents. The sermon centered on being born again of water and the Holy Ghost from John 3 5 whereas church attendance overflowed the church and porch.
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St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
Father Cadoux
Michael Leonard
Addie Miller
Legal
Earth
Christ
Five Thousand Homes Destroyed by Fire in Constantinople
Constantinople July 24. A major fire swept two square miles of the Stamboul district destroying 5000 homes and many public buildings. Incendiarism is blamed as the fire began in multiple points during the constitutional anniversary celebrations, with losses still undetermined.
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Constantinople
Alberta Scouts Return From Coronation Tour
Five Alberta Boy Scouts aged from Medicine Hat completed a seven week tour of the Old Country joining the Dominion delegation for the coronation. They travelled on the Empress of Britain and were met by a large local turnout in Medicine Hat. The private car ride from Montreal cost nothing thanks to Mr White.
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Medicine Hat
Alberta
England
Old Country
Dominion
Horace Whiffin
Ivan Rossiter
Clair Becker
John Yuill
Harlan Yuill
Medicine Hat Boy Scouts
Montreal
Mr. White
Alterta
Will Reciprocity Bring More Railroads To West
J J Hill of the Great Northern expresses satisfaction after the Canadian Reciprocity Act passes the Senate. He notes the agreement will influence railroad projects in the northwest and has held several key lines in abeyance awaiting a decision on the pact.
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Jaimes Hill
Minneapolis
Minn
J J. Hill
Great Northern Railway
Senate
Nort West
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R. L. Borden
Sues Ate
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Mackenzie King
Joint Meeting of Boards of Trade
W. B. Powell
District 18
United Mine Workers of America
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House of Commons
Mr. King
F. A. Dagg
Calgary Board of Trade
Fernie Board of Trade
Powell
Board of Trade
Mitchell
Calgary
Western M.p's
Fielding
Confirmation Servie
E. J. Legal
O. M.L
Diocese of
St. Albert
C. A. P. Cable
Coronation
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