Alberta and Crow's Nest coal strike reportedly settled
Nelson B C June 30 It is reported here that a settlement of the Alberta and Crow's Nest Coal strike is arranged Operators will raise day wages by seven per cent and concede other terms not including the closed shop Strikers are said to accept the offer An official announcement is expected early next week The dispute centered on wages and the closed shop The march 2 Calgary conference failed to yield an agreement The prior minimum wage was 3 for 8 hours with many miners earning about 2 50 due to conditions The miners initially sought Montana Washington scale 3 80 to 3 60 They later accepted 12 1 2 per cent increase to 3 50 The operators offered 3 16 1 2 for the lowest paid workers The Montana scale is 2 75 for 8 hours The operators’ offer equated to 23 3 10 cents per hour with a typical day measured at ten hours
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson
B. C
Alberta
Crow’s Nest
Calgary
Montana
Roof Collapse Kills Seven At Buffalo Water Plant
Seven workmen died and seven others were badly hurt when the Buffalo water department pumping station roof collapsed. The pit where workers stood was buried under hundreds of tons of brick and steel as a 200 foot by 300 foot roof section fell. Rescue teams expected more deaths as injured workers died in ambulances and hospitals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Buffalo Water Department
Lumber Interests Stand Alone Opposition to Reciprocity Pact
Benjamin Ide Wheeler president of the University of California, after a long survey along the northern U.S. boundary, says lumber interests are the only organized opposition to Canada reciprocity. He notes farmers favor the pact and opposition is surprisingly limited to the lumber sector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Canada
Benjamin
Ide Wheeler
University of California
United States
Alberta Crops Show Heavy Oats and Wheat Acreage
A letter from the Canadian Pacific Colonization Company to Hugh Hassard notes Medicine Hat Agricultural Society plans to compete for the Stilwell Potato Trophy. Alberta reports 1,900,000 total cropped acres with oats 705,345 and spring wheat 6752,754 and winter wheat 183,444, totaling 1,681,548 in wheat and oats, 388,282 more than 1910.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Pacific Colonization Company
Hugh Hassard
Medicine Hat Agricultural Society
Stilwell
Alberta
Army Department to Implement Reorganization Tomorrow
Washington June 30 The army department reorganization will take effect tomorrow aiming to simplify administration and save about 100000 dollars yearly. Three divisions are created: Eastern at Governor's Island, Central at Chicago, and Western at San Francisco with divisional officers handling military work while department commanders handle administrative tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Army Department
War Department
Army
Governor’s Island
Chicago
San Francisco
New Army Organization Recasts Department Boundaries
The army reorganizes its structure with Denver Headquarters abolished. The East Department expands to include Ohio and Kentucky. Louisiana shifts to Texas North and South Dakota join Lakes. New Mexico Arizona Utah detach from Colorado to California. Montana Wyoming move to Columbia with headquarters at Vancouver Barracks Washington.
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Denver
Department of the East
Ohio
Kentucky
Department of the Lakes
Louisiana
Department of the Gulf
Utah
Department of Colorado
Department of California
Montana
Wyoming
Department of Dakota
Department of Columbia
Vancouver Barracks
Wash
Marriage license law restricts ceremonies in South Carolina
Columbia June 30. A new marriage license law takes effect restricting ceremonies to ministers and authorized officials and charging a one dollar license fee. Previously any person could perform the ceremony without charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
D. C
South Carolina
King and Queen Head to Windsor After Coronation Festivities
The King and Queen left Buckingham Palace for Windsor after the coronation celebrations. They will stay at Windsor until late next week, then travel to Ireland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Buckingham Palace
Windsor
Ireland
Mysterious death: Mrs Wright identified in Ottawa case
In Ottawa on June 20 a death at Almonte House appeared mysterious. The deceased registered as Mrs Marvel has been identified as Mrs Mary Wright wife of a former magistrate and Crown timber agent at Warren. Her husband is in England with substantial funds entrusted to her care. Thomas Marvel who stayed with her at the hotel is missing.
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Ottawa
Marvel
Almonte House
Mary Wright
Crown
Warren
England
Thomas Marvel
Riverdale Block C Auction Teaser
Four lots in Riverdale block C offered in a snap with Pettet and Hilliand linked to the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
Pettet and Hilliand
Found Dead Private Green Located in Selkirk Park
Winnipeg June 30 Private Green of the Strathcona Horse, believed from Calgary, was found dead this morning in Selkirk Park. No sign of violence.
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Winnipeg
Green
Strathcona Horse
Calgary
Selkirk Park
Runaway Smallpox Patient Sought In Winnipeg
A Galician patient at General Hospital escaped today in Winnipeg and detectives scour the north end for him as doctors battle a virulent smallpox infection amid the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
General Hospital
North End
Central Park Lots 9 and 10 Bring $735 Pair
The listing notes lots 9 and 10 at Central Park available as a pair for $735. Names Pettet and Hilliard appear tied to the items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Park
Pettet and Hilliard
Dominion visitors plan UK tour after coronation
Parliament ary visitors representing Canada Australia and other dominions will leave London tomorrow night to tour the United Kingdom as guests of the Lords and Commons committee. They will spend time in Dublin and Belfast then visit Scotland including Edinburgh and the Glasgow exhibition before southern leg to Carnarvon for the investiture of the Prince of Wales.
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London
Canada
Australia
United Kingdom
Lords and Commons
Dublin
Belfast
Lord Aberdeen
Scotland
Edinburgh
Glasgow
Carnarvon
Prince of Wales
Dominion official resigns as veterinary general
Dr John G Rutherford C M G resigns as veterinary general and livestock commissioner for the Dominion of Canada He previously served in the Manitoba legislature and the Dominion House of Commons It is believed he intends to settle in Alberta to pursue political life again
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Ottawa
Ont
John G. Rutherford
Dominion of Canada
Rutherford
Manitoba
Dominion House of Commons
Alberta
Prisoner Charlie Clark shoots self in Vancouver jail room
Vancouver reports that Charlie Clark, held on vagrancy charges with two accomplices, shot himself in the head at 236 Pender Street East after detectives arrested the trio. He died within half an hour as officers planned to fetch a doctor. Authorities suspect ties to a Traders' Bank robbery attempt on June 21.
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Vancouver
Charlie Clark
Pender Street
Clark
George McRae
Edith Williams
Detective Thompson
Thompson
McRae
Traders’ Bank
Hastings Street
L O Ls Aggressive Platform Adopted at Winnipeg Convention
The L O L Grand Lodge ended its Winnipeg convention with a militant Protestant platform. Officials say it marks a decisive forward step for British North American propaganda. The committee issued guidelines for electoral participation emphasizing church state separation and opposition to Dominion interference.
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Winnipeg
L. O. L. Grand Lodge
British North America
Association
Polish Woman Robs Three Families in Brandon
A stylishly dressed Polish woman gained the trust of several residents in Brandon and robbed three families while they were away. She took 410 dollars from Joe Earle's trunk 500 dollars from Dan Banks's mattress and 130 dollars from Joe Bolinsk's residence before fleeing.
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Brandon
Joe Earle
Dan, Banks
Joe Bolinsk
Salvation Army Hall Fans Attend Mont real Street Concert
A Mont real Street Salvation Army hall overflowed with an enthusiastic audience for a royal corps program of vocal and instrumental music. Officers and friends performed with credit and a postconcert conversation and ice cream were enjoyed by all.
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Salvation Army
Montreal Street
Royal Corps
Shipping Strike Spreads as Dock and Shore Workers Clash
London reports a spreading shipping strike with new disputes flaring after each settlement. Dock hands who backed seagoing workers demand shore gangs receive demands first as five thousand London police rush to Hull amid tense negotiations.
Express Derailment Near Paris Leaves Passengers Uninjured
Paris witnesses a derailed Havre to Paris express at Pont Neuf near Louvre last night after sabotage. All cars overturned but no passengers were seriously hurt.
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Paris
Havre
Pont Ne '«Iche
Louver
Crop Prospects In Canadian Prairie West Improve
Winnipeg June 30 reports show heavy rains late May to June caused anxiety about low land grain damage. Saskatchewan and Alberta remain optimistic as rains eased, Manitoba's drier spell strengthens wheat, some bottom land drownings noted, but overall conditions improve and Turkey Red fall wheat expected to set records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Grain Exchange
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Alberta
Political Picnic at Olds Draws 300 Despite Rain
A political picnic at Wm. Clark farm in Olds Alberta drew over three hundred attendees despite drizzle. Speakers included Hon. Frank Oliver Hon. Duncan Marshall and Dr Clark on reciprocity. Oliver plans July talks at St Albert and Athabasca before Ottawa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Saskatchewan
Hard Blow for the Blind Pigs
Minnesota law prohibiting sale of malt liquor outside licensed drinking places becomes operative tomorrow. It is expected to end the near beer trade run by candy stores soda stands and other soft drink outlets.
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St. Paul
Minn
Minnesota
Infant of Mr Fred Berry Dies. Burial Today
The infant child of Mr. Fred Berry died yesterday and is to be buried today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mer
Fred ‘Berry
Lace
Altawana Blocks From Two Thousand To Thirty Six Thousand
Pettet and Hilliard investigate a range change affecting Altawana from 2000 to 36000 dollars. The note highlights potential policy or pricing adjustments and mentions the two individuals linked to the inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pettet and Hilliard
Lieutenant Trochon Killed In Biplane Crash
In Gaulong Sur Marne France on June 29 Lieutenant Trochon died of fatal injuries after his first flight as a biplane pilot. The machine plunged to the ground shortly after takeoff and he was rushed to a hospital where he passed away.
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Gaulong
Marne
France
Trochon
Harth Wins Big Prize In Berlin Flight
German aviator Harth and a passenger flew from Munich to Berlin in five hours forty one minutes covering 345 miles with stops at Nuremberg and Leipzig. He won a prize of 12500 dollars for the achievement. Express trains link Munich and Berlin in ten hours.
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Berlin
Harth
Munich
Nuremberg
Leipzig
Army cook attempts suicide near Virgil in Ontario
Niagara-on-the-Lake Ontario June 20 James Court a cook for the army service corps attempted death by self harm by cutting his throat. He was found in a distressed state near Virgil with blood streaming from his wound and rushed to the camp hospital. He may recover.
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Niagara-on-the-Lake
Ont
James Court
Cook
Army Service Corps
Virgil
Cat and the Fiddle seat sale opens at Alberta Book Store
The seat sale for Cat and the Fiddle at the Opera House opened at Alberta Book Store on South Railway Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Alberta
Central Park
Pettet and Hilliard
Alberta Book Store
South Railway Street
Che
Prince Albert Indignant Over Express Cut and Rail Rush
The cutting out of the Saskatchewan Express to Prince Albert has angered residents. Merchants discuss rerouting freight via the Grand Trunk Pacific to Saskatoon and the city passes a resolution urging officials to meet and push the GTP line to Prince Albert to completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Albert
Saskatchewan Express
Saskatoon
Ottawa Journal Criticizes Knighting of Sir Max Aitkins
The Ottawa Journal condemns the knighting of Sir Max Aitkins, blaming either the Asquith or Laurier governments for recognizing a Conservative who amassed wealth by questionable methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Ottawa Journal
Independent
Max Aitkins
Asquith
Laurier
Pettet and Fiddle at the Opera House Opens in Town
The troupe Pettet and Fiddle perform at the Alberta Book Store on South Railway Street following a July 3 opening. The venue, known for diverse acts, promotes the show as a city highlight with tickets and dates available locally.
Bomb detonation on busy Galle street during Eu charistic procession
In Madrid on June 29 a bomb exploded in a side street as the Eu charistic procession moved through a main thoroughfare in Galle. No injuries were reported and one arrest was made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Galle
Dominion Day Celebrations Draw City Crowds Tomorrow
Great crowds are expected as A. P. Day announces a bucking contest at the exhibition grounds cattle corrals suitable for quick cattle handling. A 6:45 PM City League baseball game, Typographical Union at Police Point, St John’s Sunday school outing, and theatre programs headline a busy day. Many plan to catch the cheap C P R B Banff rate for weekend trips.
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A. P. Day
Exhibition Grounds
Police Point
St. John’s
Hargrave’s Grove
Star
Dreamland
Grain Market Summary from Winnipeg and Minneapolis
Winnipeg and Minneapolis grain markets show mixed moves with July wheat at 96 and 95 percent bounds for oats and flax easing. Cash prices list several Nor grain bids and feeder oats noted, while July oats hold around 95 percent in Minneapolis with later months steady.
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Winnipeg
Minneapolis
Steamer Spokane Beached After Rock Striking Narrows
In Vancouver 1900s report, the excursion steamer Spokane with 200 passengers struck a rock in the narrows at 11 last night and was beached at Plumper Bay. City of Seattle and Prince George assist as witnesses stand by. no passengers reported missing.
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Vancouver
Spokane
Narrows
Plumper Bay
Seattle
Prince George
Canadian customs receipts rise in June totals
Ottawa reports June customs duties amounting to 6,757,966 dollars, up from 6,052,998 a year earlier. The first three months of the fiscal year total 19,200,464 dollars, compared with 16,882,093 dollars previously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Canadian Customs
Beautiful Altawana Lots Offered From $100 to $350
Real estate listing notes Altawana lots priced between 100 and 350 dollars each. The notice urges buyers not to miss the opportunity and mentions Pettett as a contact or seller associated with the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pettett
Hilliard
Calgary plumbing combine sparks court action
J Young president of the Master Plumbers Association faces H Asslin of the Central Plumbing Company in Calgary court over alleged illegal trade restriction and price manipulation. The complainant says nonmembers face higher quotes up to twenty percent, leading to discrimination and competitive disadvantage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calgary
J. Young
Master Plumbers' Association
H. Asslin
Central Plumbing Company
Plumbers’ Association
Master Plumbers’ Association
Real Estate Man Receives Medal for Halting Runaway Horses
K. M. Houldu, a local real estate man, stopped a plunging pair of horses at Fifth Avenue and Toronto Street near the post office. He grabbed the reins as the team bolted down Main Street before turning onto Fifth Avenue, the owner arriving afterward to thank him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. M. Houldu
Fifth Avenue
Toronto Street
Main Street
Fifth Avenue Corgiér
Houllen
Miy Yridles
Loulden
Nacoochee Collides With Sloop Catharine Allan In Fog
In fog off Cape Cod the Savannah Line steamer Nacoochee bound for Boston struck the fishing schooner Catharine Allan. All 23 men aboard the schooner fled to safety and reached the steamer, which suffered only minor damage.
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Boston
Masé
Cape Cod
Onight
Savannah Line
Nacoochee
Savannah
Bosston
Catharine Allan
Auto crash kills Yale student and fatal injuries in New York area
Charles S. Humphries was killed instantly. Henry Wilcox a Yale student from West Brighton was mortally injured. Two women, including Humphries' mother, were badly hurt when the auto they rode in overturned near Annadale, N Y on June 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
N. Y
Chas. S. Humphries
Henry Wilcox
West Brighton
Yale
Humphries
Annadale
Two Fatalities At Winnipeg In Subway Tragedies
In Winnipeg two men died within yards of each other after separate accidents this evening. Sherlock, a Canadian misboarded a G T P train for a CN train to Prince Albert, jumped as the train crossed the subway, and died from a crushed head. Alex Signyk, foreign born, was fatally electrocuted at CN shops. he died before aid could reach him. Inquests expected.
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Winnipeg
Sherlock
Prince Albert
Toronto
Alex
Signyk
Steamship Firms Reach Settlement Over Seaman Strike
Liverpool June 29 Nine steam ship firms including the C P R and Allan Lines have settled with seamen amid the strike. The agreement ends a dispute affecting major lines and port operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
Allan Lines
Burned at the stake by Mexican bandits near Fort Summer
Robert Swazie a Canadian was killed after refusing to reveal the hiding place of a large sum of money left in his care by a Mexican railroad bandits killed him near Fort Summer New Mexico a letter from Mrs Emma Bingham formerly of Shawnee Oklahoma dated June reports to the British Government details the atrocity
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shawnee
Okla
Robert Swazie
Fort Summer
New Mexico
Emma Bingham
Bingham
Auction Notes for Bluck Lot 32 to 34 Altawana
Auction listing shows Bluck lot 32 to 34 at Altawana with a high bid near 1450 dollars. Pettet and Hit-Hard are noted bidders or bidders’ names in the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluck
Altawana
Pettet
Cat and Che seat sale details emerge
A local notice outlines ticket availability for the Cat and Che event. Officials advise buyers to secure seats early as demand increases and venues prepare for a large crowd.
Le Page Brothers Take Over Milne Firm in Medicine Hat
The Le Page brothers, longtime Rapid City general store operators, purchase Mr. D Milne’s stock and move into Medicine Hat to expand business. Arthur F Te Page will manage buying and selling while A J Te Page handles finances. They announce a cash system and a discount period of 10 percent on dry goods and 20 percent on crockery and glassware until stock is revalued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Milne
Milne
Messrs. le Page
Rapid City
Manitoba
le Page
Medicine Hat
Milme
Arthur F. Te Page
A. J. Te Page
Board of Trade Agrees to Co operate on Cement Duty
At the weekly meeting the Board of Trade decided to rent part of its building to the Agricultural Society and to cooperate with the Builders' Exchange in petitioning the Dominion Government for an order in council to temporarily remove the cement duty. The cement shortage delays construction. The next meeting is July 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
Agricultural Society
Builders’ Exchange
Dominion
Fatality on a Ranch In Fatal Rodeo Accident
Report of Gustav Mauch a 15 year old boy killed when a team pulling a stone boat frightened by a startled horse dragged him three times around a 10 mile circle before entangling. He died within ten minutes from severe injuries and loss of blood. investigators deemed the death accidental.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gustav Mauch
Fuller
Ludwig Mauch
Cear
Fen
Investigoral Wiedman
Irvin
Dr. Boyd
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Mingrs
Yyma
Bro
Cousins
Crow and
Gray
Davies
Dickens
Dream of Seaven
Lieut. Gray
Bro. Johnson
Bro. Shankland
Mrs. Jarvis
Bro. Whittred
Crow
Captain Irwin
Bros. Whittred
John Brown
Crow and Gray
Boo, Wickens
Hull
Athletic Grounds
C. P
Banff
TURES
LePage Brothers
D. Milne Company
Board: OF Trade
Jersey
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