Lincoln Beachey Wins International Prize Flying Under Gorge Bridge
Lincoln Beachey in a Curtiss bi plane won $1000 at Niagara Falls Ontario by flying under the upper arch bridge in the gorge. He also flew above the falls, while other aviators refused the stunt calling it suicidal. Beachey reported a downward suction while near the brink of the Horseshoe Falls.
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Niagara Falls
Ont
Lincoln Beachley
Curtis
Beachey
Horseshoe Falls
Murder Mystery Is Solved In Sherbrooke
Sherbrooke Ontario June 28. C G Weymouth believed murdered over six years ago was found in a local grocery store. Police had followed a clue from a note claiming he was in Sherbrooke. Two men arrested on murder charges await preliminary hearing and may be released.
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Sherbrooke
Ont
C. G. Weymouth
Weymouth
Daring Burglary Hits Winnipeg Clothier
A window entry at Ashraghie clothing store yielded $1500 in goods, mainly men’s furnishings. The break in damaged shelves and scattered items as police chase a thief calling himself money getter No. 43. Officers pursue leads after second such theft this month.
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Winnipeg
Ashraghie
Priest Found Dead in Bath in New York Hotel
The body of a man, believed to be Rev Tim othy Sullivan of Fort Dodge Iowa, was found in an overflowing bath tub in a hotel on Waverly Place New York. Physicians suspect death from apoplexy or heart failure. Papers suggest he planned to sail for Ireland the next day.
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New York
Timothy Sullivan
Fort Dodge
Iowa
Waverly Place
Ireland
European royal guests bid farewell after coronation period
On June 28 London saw heirs, princes, and ambassadors depart after the coronation period. Special trains to the coast carried guests while many envoys departed. The coronation fleet at Spithead dispersed as foreign warships saluted. King George visited the Royal Agricultural Show in Norwalk among farmers.
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London
Europe
King George
Queen Mary
Spithead
Great Britain
George
Norwalk
Moore Buys Big 44 Ranch Near Claresholm
Thomas Moore of Port Huron Michigan purchases the 44 Ranch west of Claresholm spanning thirty two thousand acres of ranch and farm land. The price approximates a quarter million dollars.
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Calgary
Thomas Moore
Port Huron
Michigan
Claresholm
Steamer grounded near Golden Gate in light wind
A steamship believed to be in coastwise trade lies ashore at the Golden Gate entrance to San Francisco Bay. Life savers from Golden Gate and Fort Point stations respond. There is some sea but little wind. All liners due there today have arrived.
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San Francisco
Cal
Golden Gate
San Francisco Bay
Fort Point
Chief Constables Association Opens Annual Convention
Ottawa hosts the seventh annual convention of Canada’s Chief Constables Association in the House of Commons railway committee rooms. A letter from Regina invites the gathering to hold next year’s meeting there.
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Ottawa
Chief Constables Association of Canada
House of Commons
Regina
Toronto Lacrosse Club secretary admits wire offer to player
Secretary Thomson of the Toronto Lacrosse Club acknowledged wiring Gordon Springs to discuss terms for joining the Torontos but denied offering five thousand dollars or any sum.
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Toronto
Thomson
Toronto Lacrosse Club
Gordon Springs
Torontos
Ottawa Board of Trade to Discuss Federal Control Plan
Ottawa June 28 The Ottawa Board of Trade will review a plan at next week's meeting to place capital under federal control. The proposal calls for a government appointed commission of four members with three elected by voters.
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Ottawa
Ottawa Board of Trade
Tribute game called off in Winnipeg for Magistrate Daly
Western Canada League clash at Winnipeg was postponed this afternoon as a tribute to Magistrate Daly whose funeral was held today. Milne Studio offered photos for five dollars with fall mounts priced five dollars after space ran out. Milne Studio address noted as 293d Esplanade with contact from DJ Pettet and Hilliard.
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Winnipeg
Daly
Cabic
Milne
Miraculous Escape in Construction Train Wreck
Arthur Barr, a C N R fireman working on the Calgary to Vegreville construction line, reports a grave gravel train wreck at 35 mph when a caboose derailed on a curve and rolled four times. The brakeman and conductor were feared dead but survived. the fireman and engineer escaped uninjured.
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Arthur Barr
C. N. RR
Calgary
Vegreville
Fire destroys St. Jean Baptiste Church in Montreal
A lightning strike during a fierce thunderstorm levels St. Jean Baptiste church in Montreal. Firemen extinguish the blaze before complete ruin, with losses estimated at two hundred thousand dollars and one fireman injured with a broken leg. Insurance on the new organ had just been secured. The church was a leading continental edifice rebuilt a decade ago after a prior fire.
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Montreal
St. Jean Baptiste Church
Ruperts Land
Actian
St. Johns
Canadian and Australian Scouts visit British fleet at Portsmouth
Canadian Boy Scouts joined Australian cadets in a Portsmouth visit inspecting dockyard labyrinths and the fleet from HMS Seahorse and the Admiralty yacht. They toured Ryde and Cowes Isle of Wight, viewed Victoria, and paid homage at Nelson’s cross deck in Gosport with mayoral coronation cups.
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Portsmouth
Seahorse
Admiralty
Prairie
Oldfield
Isle of Wight
Solet
Ryde
Royal Yacht Squadron
Cowes
Col. Pyma
Victoria
Nelson
Hes
Gosport
Britain
What Will The Harvest Be
Winnipeg reports crop experts estimate a 200 million bushel wheat crop this year with 40 million more bushels due to 2 million additional acres. Saskatchewan adds about 1 million extra wheat acres and 300 thousand oats, while eastern Canada can’t cover the labor gap. Harvest will start earlier, boosting demand for workers from the West and Britain.
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J. Bruce Walker
Britain
Canada
States
Winnipeg
Ontario
Quebec
Maritime Provinces
Mr. Walker
Saskatchewan
Grand Trunk Pacific
Canadian Northern
Great Britain
Penrose Forecasts Passage of Reciprocity Pact
Chairman Penrose told President Taft that there are enough votes to pass the Canadian reciprocal bill once brought to a vote. He predicted it would clear early August, though no definite date could be set. Taft said he is satisfied with the handling and optimistic for unanimous passage.
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Washington
Penrose
Financial Committee
Taft
Taft Plans Return to Law After Presidency
Washington June 28 Fifty members of the Cincinnati Commercial club met President Taft at a reception and luncheon. He said he would open a law office and practice in Cincinnati, guiding his son Robert to follow in the family tradition while he stays within the path of an honorable life. The story notes the Tafts’ silver wedding anniversary celebrated at the White House with 5000 guests and glowing lawn lights.
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Washington
Cincinnati Commercial Club
Taft
Chivy Chase Club
Thes Club
Robert
Cincinnati
Mrs. Taft
White House
Congress
Ottawa contractor seeks million dollar action against government
J D McArthur, contractor for the Winnipeg Superior Junction section of the Transcontinental Railway, is in Ottawa arranging a million dollar suit against the Government after arbiters deducted on the score of over classification. The case will likely be before the Exchequer Court this fall.
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Ottawa
Ont
J. D. McArthur
Winnipeg Superior
Transcontinental Railway
Exchequer
Necklace Lost at Gala Opera Performance
A $75,000 diamond and pearl necklace, a mutiny souvenir, disappeared during the Gala Performance at the Opera last night in London. The owner offers a 32,500 reward for its return.
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London
Riverside cheap lots by the block or lot
Riverside real estate brief notes inexpensive lots offered by the block or individual lot. Subscription prompt appears as a small filler item in the Daily News.
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Riverside
City of St Joseph Explosion Cleaned of Blame
Memphis Tenn June 28 None of the River Packet City of St Joseph crew is blamed in the recent explosion that killed eighteen negro deck hands and passengers Captain Waltz U S boiler inspector concludes the investigation The blast followed the collapse of a boiler flue possibly due to hidden defect in material or workmanship The eighteenth victim died today two other passengers are expected to die Engineer Floyd Morgan severely scalded will likely recover
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Memphis
Tenn
River Packet
St. Joseph
Waltz
U. S
Floyd Morgan
Commissioner Clark Weds Census Clerk in Solma
Washington June 28 Edgar E. Clark of the Inter State Commerce Commission married Agnes Barnes a Census Office clerk. The wedding occurred today at the bride’s home in Solma Alabama.
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Washington
Edgar E. Clark
Inter- State Commerce Commission
Agnes Barnes
Solma
Ala
Weds Colorado Jurist
At The Moorings, Round Brook N L June 28 the wedding unites Miss Angie Kuhl daughter of Commander G W Kline U S N and Mrs Kline with Judge Charles E Southard of Greenley Colorado. Notable guests attend at the summer home of the bride’s parents.
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Round Brook
N.L
Angie Kuhl
G. W. Kline
U.S.N
Kline
Charles E. Southard
Greenley
Colo
Sigma Chi Grand Chapter Meets in Pittsburg
About 200 college men from across the nation gather in Pittsburg for the thirtieth grand chapter meeting of the Sigma Chi fraternity. Founded at Miami University in 1855, the fraternity now counts nearly 12,000 members. The grand chapter sessions run three days with events through Saturday.
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Pittsburg
Sigma Chi Fraternity
Miami University
Boy and team drown crossing Milk River at Mackie's crossing
Lethbridge reports 15-year-old Mat Shelby the son of J D Shelby drowned yesterday while crossing Milk River at Mackie's crossing with a team and wagon. The wagon overturned and the horse team perished with him.
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Lethbridge
Mat Shelby
J. D. Shelby
Milk River
Mackie’s Crossing
Death of CPR engineer amid river foundling in Winnipeg
Winnipeg reports William Reive, brother of Joh Reive CPR engineer, found dead this morning in the river at Water street foot. Head injuries suggest possible foul play. In London, butter bacon eggs shortages rise prices as Continental supplies blocked by Hull Seamen strike. Millers threaten staff quits. coal truck congestion disrupts railroads at northeastern points due to loading failures.
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Winnipeg
Jime
Willian Reive
Joh Reive
C.P.R
River
Water Street
London
Hull
England
Fatal carbolic acid suicide in Hamilton
Mrs. M Salpe wife of a King street tailor drank carbolic acid in the dark thinking it medicine and died within an hour on June 28 in Hamilton Ontario. The outlet sale on Main street for 25 000 dollars references Dr Pottet and Hilliard.
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Main Street
Hamilton, Ont
Corner Lot for Sale in High School Annex Block 21
Fifty foot corner lot listed in High School Annex block 21 priced at $90000. Includes parcel D1 referenced by Pettet and Hilliard with property details as read from the listing.
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Pettet and Hilliard
Laurier Attends Royal Garden Party and State Theatre Show
Sir Wilfrid Laurier attended a royal garden party and a state performance at his Majesty's Theatre. Edward White of the London County Council hosted Overseas MPs to dinner at the Hotel Cecil. Hon. George Foster spoke for the Canadian Commons to the Overseas Parliaments toast, and Toronto Mayor Geary addressed the municipal institutions toast.
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London
Sir Wilfrid Laurier
His Majesty’s Theatre
Edward White
London County Council
Cecil
George E. Foster
Geary
Toronto
United Farmers Support Pact Stirs Lacombe Meeting
Red Deer Alberta June 28 United Farmers of Alberta present memorials endorsing the trade pact. Speaker Sir Robert Borden reiterated firm opposition to the pact while addressing farmers including a U S immigrant who praised Canadian settlement.
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Red Deer
Alta
Borden
Lacombe
United States
Canada
Dominion
United Farmers of
Immigration Surge Hits Canada Travel Draft
London reports twenty four thousand people from the United Kingdom departed for Canada last month, up six thousand from May of the previous year. The increase reflects a growing flow of Britons seeking opportunities abroad.
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London
United Kingdom
Canada
Calgarians Propose Building Their Own Track
In Calgary on June 28 a large group of property owners discussed a plan to construct a street railway line themselves and transfer it to the city for service. They would furnish equipment and guarantee the city against losses for one year.
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Calgary
Centenary of Thackeray Observed by Titmarsh Club
London observers gathered at the Charterhouse for a dinner marking the centennial birth anniversary of William Makepeace Thackeray. Prominent figures from art literature and official circles attended. Thackeray had studied at the Charterhouse and used those memories in his novels.
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London
Titmarsh Club
Charterhouse
William Makepeace Thackeray
Waterworks Officials Form State Organization
The waterworks officials of major South Carolina cities met in Columbia to organize a state association. Officials from North Carolina and Georgia will be invited to join the new organization.
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Columbia
D.C
South Carolina
North Carolina
Georgia
Annual Synod of Rupert's Land Opens in Winnipeg
Arch Bishop Mathewson opened the annual synod of the Diocese of Rupert's Land in Holy Trinity church Winnipeg. Delegates discussed cathedral plans for St Johns, the self supporting status of the diocese, Qu Appelle changes, and retirement of Bishop Grisdale with successor Dr Harding.
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Man
Mathewson
Tof Alll Canada
Holy Trinity Church
Rupert’s Land
Empire
Canada
Durnolin
Qu’Appelle
Grisdale
Harding
Frgrdne
Rupert’s. Land
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