Lorimer bribery charges shock Chicago crowd
In Chicago on March 8 Rev W B Williams accused the United States Senate of bribery in the Lorimer seat case. He said 625000 dollars were spent to defend Lorimer and that one participating senator was paid 100000 dollars. He vowed to prove the claims, with sensational developments expected.
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Chicago
United States Senate
Higin
W. B. Williams
First Methodist Church
Lorimer
Congress
Senate
Williams
Ex Senator Carter Joins U S Canada Border Commission
Butte Montana March 8 Advices received state ex Senator Thomas H Carter has accepted a place on the commission set up under a treaty with Canada to settle disputes over water routes and border privileges between the two nations.
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Butte
Mont
Butte State
Thomas H. Carter
Canada
United States
Kingston Presbytery backs Church Union basis
The Kingston Presbytery approved the General Assembly basis for Church Union. Principal Gordon of Queens University moved the resolution, with a vote of 24 for and 14 against. Bremen reports Emperor William left for Kiel to join Prince Albert.
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Kingston
Bremen
Germany
William
Kiel
Prince Albert
Grand Orange Lodge OpprOdis Home Rule For Grand
In Barrie on March 8 the Grand Orange Lodge of Ontario West opened its session with large attendance. Grand Master Lovelocks criticized the Eucharistic Congress in Montreal and discussed reciprocity. He urged loyalty to the British connection and called for a strong stand on bilingual schools and Home Rule opposition for Ireland. In Brandon on March 8 the verdict in the Hamiota shooting case found A W Rutherford died March 6 1911 from a self inflicted bullet during temporary insanity. funeral planned from his Winnipeg residence.
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Barrie
Grand Orange Lodge of
Ontario West
Harry
Ireland
Brandon
Mar
Hamiota
A. W. Rutherford
Bank of Hamilton
Winnipeg
Ten Per Cent Pay Increase for CPR Conductors and Firemen
Winnipeg reports a ten percent straight pay rise for CPR conductors and trainmen after a January conference with CPR officials. The increase, retroactive from January 1 1911, applies on all lines west of Port Arthur and targets mile paid workers on heavier trains. The last schedule revision was five years past amid broader changes to pay structures.
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Port Arthur
Winnipeg
C.P.R
Black Hand case opens in Calgary Supreme Court
In Calgary Supreme Court the Black Hand case against Franco Blanc opened with B W Collison for the defense and James Short for the Crown. Mrs Gasbari testified detailing threats and coercion to force her to accompany Blanc including threats of death and a violent episode. A child observer remained present as the case proceeded.
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Calgary Herald
Supreme Court
Franco Blanc
William Falk
Mrs. Gasbari
Had His Head Severely Cut In Main Street Accident
Mr Peter Armstrong of Mr Saul Morgan’s employ near Seven Persons was thrown from a democrat at high speed on Main Street. He suffered a severe head cut and a twisted ankle as the horse bolted and the driver tried to avoid oncoming traffic. Newa Office.
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Peter Armstrong
Saul Morgan
Lves
Main Street
Newa
Westward CPR contracts for rail lines announced
Winnipeg reports the annual CPR contract awards for the West listing J G Hargrave Co. Foley Welsh and Stewart W A Dutton James Macdonald and Co and others with miles of track set from Moose Jaw to Estevan Forward Weyburn Carmangay Aldersyde and Wilkie. Toronto notes Sir William Mackenzie travels to Winnipeg with M H McLeod to review the Western building program as over 500 miles are already graded for track in the season.
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Winnipeg
C.P.R
West
J. G. Hargrave Co. Ltd
Moose Jaw
Foley, Welsh and Stewart
Swift Current
Lacombe
W. A. Dutton
Wilkie
James McDonald and Co
British Columbia
Estevan
Weyburn West
Carmangay
Aldersyde
James Macdonald and Co
Toronto
William Mackenzie
Canadian Northern
M. H. McLeod
Western Lines
Bank closure rocks Culbertson area in Montana
H Z Delaney of Elavre was arrested in Williston for his role in the Farmers and Merchants Bank of Culbertson closing. He allegedly organized the bank though he had sold his interest earlier. Cashier Bostwick vanished at the time and has not been heard from.
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Farmers and Merchants’ Bank of
Empress Auguste Victoria Arrives to Aid Ill Prince Albert
In Kiel Germany on March 8 Empress Auguste Victoria reached the city to assist Prince Albert who is ill with a mild appendicitis attack. No official bulletin had been issued by late afternoon.
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Kiel
Germany
Auguste Victoria
Prince Albert
Flourishing Seven Persons Booms Along Crow Line
A Alberta town near Medicine Hat grows from a station and water tank to a thriving hub. The Board of Trade drives projects and trails, while new hotel, schools, stores, and gas prospects attract settlers from 62 miles away. Located 18 miles from Medicine Hat and 25 from Bow Island, Seven Persons projects rapid growth.
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Board of Trade
J. B. Murray
H. H. Foster
Treas
D. Macadam
Colin McCaskill
W. W. Bell
C. M. Robb
F. N. Stubbs
Samuel Carlson
John Reynolds
Alberta
M.H.R
Medicine Hat
Bow Island
Wheat futures prices and grain quotes listed
Winnipeg market notes list May wheat at 91 7 8 and 92 1 4, July at 98 5 8, Oct close 8 1 2. Cash wheat and oats prices shown, flax values for No. 1 NW and May July futures, plus a theatre advertisement reference.
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Winnipeg
Nor
C.W
N.W
Mountain railway plans outline large expansion and jobs
Vancouver dates show the Canadian Pacific Railway will spend 1.0 to 1.5 million dollars on the Revelstoke to Field mountain section this year. About 1500 workers are expected, with new stations, heavier rails, and cleared right of way. Tenders open for Field station and numerous section houses. New stations listed in Alberta and western lines, with Calgary and Red Deer buildings and an Abbotsford Hammon station bid.
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Vancouver
Mar
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Revelstoke
Field
Bowell
Tangdon
Maharg
Chenaka
Gap
Anthracite
Sawback
Stephen
Cathedral
Airdrie
Wessex
Innisfail
Penhold
Labuna
Manaik
Mile Six
Wetaskiwin
Stowe
Lundbreck
Frank
Coleman
Galloway
Eager
Azure
Alberta
Tomkins
Redcliff
Suffield
Bow Island
Canmore
Bittern Lake
Burdett
Gleichen
Bassano
Hosmer
Calgary
Red Deer
Abbotsford
Hammond
Manchuria Stranded Off Virginia amid 41 Mile Gale
The British steamer Manchuria carrying coal from Newport News to Tampico went ashore near Norfolk as a 41 mile gale and heavy seas lashed the vessel. Thirty five crewmen endure peril while life savers from Little Island and False Cape stand by onshore awaiting a buoy to reach the vessel.
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Newport News
Tampico
Mexico
Little Island
False Cape
Ladies Auxiliary Objects to Westward Bride Advertisements
The Montreal based Ladies Auxiliary of the United Cities League condemns Canadian Northern Railway ads seeking wives for farmers in the Canadian North West. They warn such campaigns degrade womanhood and insult Canadians, urging women nationwide to protect respectability and raise awareness. Copies are to be sent to press and political leaders in Ottawa and to the British Prime Minister.
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Canadian Northern Railway
Great Britain
Canadian North-West
Montreal
Ladies Auxiliary
United Cities League
West
Canada
Dominion
Hood
Ottawa
Mormon Church Welcomes British Inquiry
Salt Lake City March 8 President Joseph Smith of the Church welcomed a London cablegram reporting Home Secretary Churchill's pledge to exhaustively investigate charges that Mormon missionaries persuade girls to emigrate to Utah. He said the probe would benefit the church and dispel false accusations.
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Joseph F. Smith
Winston Churchill
Salt Lake
Utah
Mar
London
Home
Churchill
House of Commons
Joseph Smith
Church
Youth is jailed for alleged abduction of underage wife
William M. Callahan, 19, is held on a serious abduction charge after marrying Barbara Mack, 13 or 14, in a ceremony performed by Rev. A. E. Davis. Mack’s father Fred Mack of Gros Ventre objects and had a cousin, Fred Kass, arrest the couple as they planned to move to Seattle. Callahan was remanded after a morning hearing. Mack’s father plans to return with the case resuming tomorrow.
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William M. Callahan
Barbara Mack
Cosmopolitan
Fred Mack
Gros Ventre
A. E. Davis
St. Barnabas Church
Davis
Callahan
Fred Kass
Mr. Kass
Parker
Coleridge
Concert Scheduled at Church on Friday
A church plans a Friday concert to raise funds for the choir. Organizers urge community attendance and note proceeds will support the choir’s activities and music program.
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Uist
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Nelson
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the Hat
Lethbridge
Seven Persons
Provincial Department of Public Works
Star Theatre Advt
Prairies
A.P. Burns
Norfolk
Virginia
Norfolk, Va
Manchuria
Mormon Church
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