Amundsen Confirms Pole Triumph Amid Pole Reports
Hobart Tasmania March 8 Captain Ronald Amundsen confirms reaching the South Pole on December 14 1911 amid conflicting reports that Captain Scott had succeeded. Amundsen telegraphed from Hobart while Scott's claim remained unverified. London papers display banners touting Scott’s success as Amundsen maintains silence and prepares lectures before continuing to Europe.
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South Pole
Daily Express
London
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New Zealand
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Scott
Amundsen
Capri
Norweian
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Fram
Australia
Europe
Buenos Ayres
Cape Horn
Behring Straits
Northwest Passage
Arctic Ocean
Ars. Scott
Mrs. Scott
Ghee
Capt. Scott
Prairie Provinces Demand Quick Autor In Freight Rate Probe
Ottawa reports western freight rates inquiry before the railway commission resumes. Government counsel push for rapid access to documents, seeking five years of data, with provincial representatives urging action and limiting the scope to rates west of Port Arthur. Railways largely concede, outlining supplementary demands by Mr. Whitla covering operation by division and mile.
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Prairie Provinces
Ottawa
Western Freight Rates
Railway Commission
H. W. Whitla
K.C
Winnipeg
James Bicknell
Toronto
F. A. Morrison
Vegreville
M. K. Cowan
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Iier
Railway v
Mr. Whitla
Cowan
Port Arthur
Canada
Port “Arthur
Custom Returns Show Big Increase in February
A February report from the customs office indicates a significant rise in custom returns compared with Luft, according to a released document. The details reference a cutout and a dated report, with figures and sections noted as S40 18 $00 TL e221.
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Toes Customs Office
Government urged to take over CPR irrigation works
Ottawa reports a March 4 statement urging the government to assume control of the Canadian Pacific Railway irrigation ditch in southern Alberta. A new irrigation department with a minister would run the works as a national undertakings project after construction completion. R. B. Barnett MP supports takeover to aid settlers and all parties.
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Ottawa
Sonca
Canadian Pacific Railway
Alberta
Department of Irrigation
Great Britain
India
R. B. Barnett
Calgary
Solicito
Canadian Pacific
Bennett
Three Universities Debate In Intercollegiate Contest
In Bloomington Indiana on March S a three cornered intercollegiate debate between Ohio, Indiana and Illinois universities will be held tonight. Delegates from each institution participate in the exchange of views on topics concerning state policy and constitutional principles. The event aims to showcase analytical skill and rhetorical debate at the collegiate level.
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Bloomington
Ind
Mar. S
Ure Ste Universities
Ohio
Tdniana
Linois
Dancer Gabrielle Ray Delays Windsor Church Marriage
London gossip centers on Gabrielle Ray a renowned dancer who faltered at the Windsor Roman Catholic church delaying her marriage to Eric Loder of a famous English family. The couple wed after her nerves recovered with the ceremony performed early today.
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London
Gabrielle Ray
Windsor
Eric Loder
Miss Ray
Society
Gabrielle
Young Loder
Caime
Bourassa Declares He Will Fight On
In Le Devoir Henry Bourassa states the cabinet changes do not alter his principles. He pledges to continue the fight against the naval bill and to uphold the Manitoba school question, rejecting opportunistic tactics and vowing to defend lost causes when just.
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Montreal
le Devoir
Henry Bourassa
Manitoba
Keewatin
Plenty Willing Ten Hang Quebec Slayer
Montreal police and county officials report a rush of men seeking the post of hangman to officiate Jules Haude’s impending execution in Fraserville. Sheriff Lemieux in Montreal has halted admissions after forty applicants in two days, with a few names kept on file in case of need.
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Mar. S
Fraserville
Que
Martin
Jules Llaude
Lemieux
Amlartin
McVey to Battle Surry in Sydney Elimination Bout
In Sydney on March 9, Sam McVey of California will fight Jim Surry of Chicago in the first elimination bout to decide who earns the chance to face Jack Johnson for the world heavyweight title. Langford is also mentioned as a future opponent in the series.
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Sydney
N. S.W
Australia
Jacok Johnson
Sam McVey
Jim Surry
Chicago
Phe Ouiumer
Sam Langford
Hadlens
Johnson
Wanprel Theatre Reopens With Special Program
The Arched Be opening of Wanprel Theatre features a special program to mark the reopening. Details remain limited as the venue resumes its stage activity.
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Wanprel Theatre
Boundary Amendment Fights in Manitoba Bill Debate
In Ottawa the Manitoba Boundary Bill spurred five hours of committee debate as Maritime Liberal MPs backed Tren Puglsleys amendment for an inter provincial conference before subsidies start. Sir Wilfrid Laurier's proposal drew Nationalist dissent. later adjournment was sought amid lengthy Liberal arguments into the small hours.
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Tren
Pugsley
Molloy of
Provencher
Ontario
Ston Pursley
Wilfrid Laurier
Hlugh Guthrie
Paris Debates Model Dwellings to Curb Slums
In a French Chamber of Deputies debate, former public works minister Charles Dumont urged empowering local authorities to fund model dwellings and speed passage of reforms. He cited 70,000 overcrowded Parisian units and 15,000 residents in dog kennel like apartments, with 5,000 unfit for habitation slated for condemnation.
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Vancouver
British Columbia
Mar
Chamber of Deputies
France
Paris
Charles Dumont
Public Works
M. Dumont
Markets Report From Winnipeg And Minneapolis March Wheat
The Winnipeg market shows May wheat closing 101 1 8 after opening 102 4, with July at 1020 7 8. Oats and flax futures show mixed moves, while U S and Minneapolis trade notes list assorted bids and openings.
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Winnipeg
Mar
Theatre to Reopen The Norran Saturday
VMonare theatre announces reopening of The Norran on Saturday with a speckul program. Local patrons framily and visitors are invited to attend the festive event at the historic venue.
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Vmonare? Theatre
Seven killed in B C coal mine explosion near Merritt
Merritt B C March Seven men died and two injured after a gas explosion at the Diamond Vale collieries near Merritt. Eleven men were believed trapped at the six hundred foot level and expected to be brought out. The fatalities listed include John Hayg William H Grimes John Pittie John Templeton Withlan Baxter and a man named Selly. Injured: Harry Mogg and H Colshi. Constantinople March Salii town near Sodaia bombarded by Italian warships per latest dispatch.
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Merritt
B.C
John Hayg
Willian
H. Grimes
John Pittie
John Templeton
Withlan Baxter
Selly
Harry Mogg
H. Colishi
Constantinople
Salii
Sodaia
Wabash Train Wreck Kills Four and Wounds Many
Four were killed and about three score injured when the Continental Limited derailed on a bridge near West Columbia. A broken rail caused the crash as the train ran at forty miles per hour. cars left the rails and several rolled into a creek. Immediate deaths include Mrs. G. A. Good and Mrs. R. Grant. many injured were taken to nearby towns with uncertain outcomes.
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Danville
Tis
Continental Limited
West 7Olabon
G. A. Good
Fort Wayne
Ind
St. Louis
Prisor
Roosevelt Favored in Missouri Primary Race
Roosevelt received 406 votes while Taft had 327 in the Missouri district primary. Marel S.Phes Ve led Roosevelt with 068F votes and Lafellette supporters backed Cimmings O in the first representative primaries nationwide this year.
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Taft
Iiansas City
Aba
Marel S.phes Ve
Kansas City
Mayer Brown
Col. Roesselt
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