Damning Evidence At Bassano Inquest On Davies Killing
Damaging testimony tied two Indians and a squad at Bassano to the death of Mounted Policeman F Davies. Inquest resumes today before Cal gary trial, with blood stains on a suspect’s clothes and police gear found in possession. Witnesses include a boy named Kiddie and an Italian resident. public reaction runs high as investigators probe whiskey sources.
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Bassano
F. Davies
Calgary
Criminal Court
Johnston
C. P. RK
Southesk
Bas‘sano
Brooks
Fot
Davies
Brandenburg Camp
City Council approves 250 acre fair grounds site and more
At the city council meeting last night the body accepted a free 250 acre industrial site near the race course from a syndicate led by Mr White. They considered another free offer from Burnside Development Co but chose to pursue only one site at a time due to infrastructure costs. The discussion also covered a spur to the new Fire Roofing Manufacturing Co. site, plans for the subway under the bridge, milk ordinance enforcement, and livestock matters including a veterinary examiner and slaughterhouse permits.
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White
Fire Roofing Manufacturing Co
CP_R
Belgium Revolts Against Clerics Amid Socialist Protests
W A P Brussels reports rising public opinion against rioting and church attacks after government victory at the polls. Socialist leaders Vander vlldt and Den is urge followers to avoid violence and support for a general strike if called. The Independence paper warns Belgium must face Flemish clerical majorities to maintain national unity.
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Brussels
Publi Opinion
Svnday
Wrence
M. ‘Vanderveldt
Denis
Independence
Belgium
Walloon
Party of Order and National
Medicine Hat Plans Dominion Day Parade Float Contest
Residents of Medicine Hat organize for July first events with a morning Dominion Day procession. W J Turpin notes aims to showcase local industry through floats from manufacturers agents and merchants. Ten prizes include Miss Canada best floats best decorated motorcar bicycle and more plus a two comic prize portion.
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Medicine Hat
W. J
Turpin
Coupon for Prairie Fire photograph reproduces painting
Coupon No 20 from the Daily News offers a photo reproduction of The Prairie Fire painting for ten cents after Tuesday June 4. Coupon with five other consecutive coupons must be presented at the News office. the picture cannot be mailed.
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Daily News
Miss Canada contest nominations open for national float
Voters will choose Miss Canada for the Dominion Day parade by popular vote. Nominations poured into the News office this morning with candidates named. more may join by Thursday evening. The top vote getter will wear the throne while others serve as ladies in waiting on the float. Candidates listed include Vera Fleming, Jean Nicholson, Marjorie Agnew, Marjorie Niblock, Lilian Taylor, Marion McLean, Ethel Lalonde, Marjorie Rae, Margaret Mitchell, Gertie Evans, Louise Mason, Adeline Legh, Natalie Crosby, Jessie Cousins, Gertrude Finlay, Mildred Lussier.
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Vera Fleming
Jean Nicholson
Marjorie Agnew
Marjorie Niblock
Lilian Taylor
Marion McLean
Ethel Lalonde
Marjorie Rae
Margaret Mitchell
Gertie Evans
Louise Mason
Adeline Legh
Natalie Crosby
Jessie Cousins
Gertrude Finlay
Mildred Lussier
Chambermaids join hashers in strike action
New York dispatch reports that a small group of chambermaids have joined the waiter strike. The workers press for shorter hours and union recognition while employers claim the strike continues and note new recruits from clubs aiding the action.
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A. P. Dispatch
New York
Thec
Should Methodists Grow Tobacco in London Conference Debate
London asks if Methodists should grow tobacco as delegates from Chatham district present a resolution following a sermon against tobacco. The church’s temperance and moral reform department has opposed tobacco growing and urges the conference to declare policy guiding religious work.
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London
Chatham
William’s
Rutherford
Temperance and Moral Reform Department
Two Hat Trainmen Hurt After Wreck Near Webb Curve
Brakeman Armstrong and baggage man Cecil Moulton of Medicine Hat were injured when train No. 2 derailed at Webb yesterday. Moulton was seriously cut and head wounds required fifteen stitches with a broken left arm. Armstrong suffered a bad head cut but walked home. Passengers described total devastation as cars ploughed off the rails. a broken rail is cited as the cause and CPR tended to injured at Gull Lake.
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Cecil Moulton
Armstrong
Webb
City
Moulton
Medicine Hat
Gull Lake
Over 100 New Canadian Papers Start in 1911
The 1912 Supplement to the Canadian Newspaper Directory reports over one hundred new papers began publishing in the Dominion in the last year. A McKim Limited will publish the directory annually now, with up to date populations and circulations to aid advertisers in selecting suitable papers. The directory, a key reference for publishers and advertisers, commends McKim for its service.
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A. McKim Limited
Montreal
Toronto
Dominion
Canada
Trainmen gain pay raise across Grand Trunk routes
Montreal June 5. Locomotive trainmen and enginemen reach a pay agreement with Grand Trunk management. Firemen from Portland to Chicago receive 10 to 20 cents extra per 100 miles for mileage workers and 6 to 14 dollars more monthly for monthly workers. Average monthly pay rises to about 72 dollars, with about 3000 men affected.
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W. A. P. Dispatch
Montreal
Grand Trunk Management
Portland
Chicago
Iowa Elks Hold Sixth Annual State Convention
Davenport welcomes hundreds of visitors for the sixth annual convention of the Iowa State association of Elks. The meeting runs through Friday with business sessions a street parade a band concert and other entertainment features scheduled for attendees.
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Davenport
Iowa State Association of Elks
Wedding in Army Circles at St Cornelius Church
Army officers in full dress attended the wedding of Miss Stella L Dunn daughter of Lieutenant Colonel Beverly W Dunn retired to Lieut Allan Kimberley of the U S Coast Artillery at the Church of St Cornelius the Centurion Governors Island. Kimberley will take his bride to Fort Monroe Virginia where he is stationed.
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New York
Lark Favored in Arkansas Delegation at State Convention
Little Rock Arkansas June 6 The Democratic State convention opened to name delegates to the national convention Champ Clark leads in instructed delegates to the state event with party leaders predicting Clark support as the process begins in Arkansas.
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Little Rock
Ark
Arkansas
Champ Clark
Ismay Knew Many Were Left Behind At Titanic Inquiry
J Bruce Ismay, head of the International Mercantile Marine Co, testifies at the British inquiry on Titanic losses. He admits knowing not enough lifeboats were available and acknowledges passengers remained aboard after lifeboats departed. He cites uncertainty over signals from the Californian and defends prior decisions as the inquiry questions his conduct.
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White Star Line
A. London
J. Bruce Ismay
International Mercantile Marine Co
Ismay
Lord Meragy
South Dakota Primary Returns Hint at Governor Race
Early returns from the South Dakota presidential primary show Governor Wilson leading the Dakota delegation to Chicago while Roosevelt appears set to claim a substantial plurality. Taft trails in some counties as Roosevelt gains in the GOP race. other states report mixed margins for Kenyon and Proudfoot in U.S. Senate and local contests.
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W.A. P
Sioux Falls
South Dakota
Woodrow
Wilson Dakota
Chicago
Roosevelt
South
Charis Clark
Col. Roosevelt
Taft
Tafollette
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Ist
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ELKS
Lark
Sir Rufus
Wilson
Lafollette
Mason
Cedar Rapids
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