Who Owns Land at the South Pole
North and South Pole ownership questions arise as explorers from Norway and Britain race to the pole. International law scholars note discovery alone does not secure title and occupation is needed, while amundsen and scott expeditions push toward final confirmation.
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South Pole
Antarctic
Spitzbergen
Archipelago
John Fassett Moore
Columbia University
Moore
Arbitration For Settle
London
Ronald Amundsen
Chronicle
Captain Scott
Holloway Suffragettes Clash With Wardresses Protests
Reports from Holloway jail allege violent clashes between suffragettes and wardresses over prison dress and workroom rules. Miss Alice Wright of Albany is cited as a ringleader amid struggles, with leaders placed in solitary confinement and access denied to reporters.
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Tamden
Holloway
Alice Wright
Albany
N.Y
Macchines
Miss Wright
Nevespary
Chicago Blaze Kills Many as Fire Engulfs Clark Street
Reported blaze on Clark Street in Chicago claims numerous lives with authorities fearing higher death toll as firemen search upper floors. One victim, Thomas McMath, reportedly leaped from a fourth floor window. five others found dead from suffocation or burns amid church mission connections.
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Chicago
Mar
Clark Street
Thomas McMath
City council fights Royal Bank appeal over Methodist church property
At last night’s council meeting the majority voted to defend the bank’s appeal against the assessment of the property occupied by the Central Methodist Church. City Solicitor Mahatty advised against this but was overruled. The court previously allowed the appeal but reversed after Begg’s retirement. The bank served notice to appeal and Mayor Spencer seeks a court opinion before seeking charter changes.
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Mahatty
Royal Bank
W. A. Bege
Cite Court of
Central Methodist
Afr. Begg
Spencer
Begg
Market Summary of Winnipeg and Minneapolis Wheat and Feed
Winnipeg market reports show March to May wheat futures with new and old contracts advancing and closing mixed, while oats and flax list modest changes. Minneapolis notes open and close prices for May and July wheat, with miscellaneous grains and feed prices scattered in the session wrap, reflecting a volatile landscape.
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Winnipeg
Mar
U-S
Explorer Larry Radford Said Deserted by Arctic Guides
Dispatch from New York reports Arctic explorer Larry V. Radford, of the American Geographical Society and Arctic Club, left Feb 12 1909 for four years in Northern Canada. He is said to be forsaken by his guides between Barfield Inlet and Great Bear Lake, with no provisions and fears for his welfare. A letter from A G Bell at Fort Smith notes two Indians hired by Radford last summer deserted him after a dispute making Radford's fate uncertain.
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New York
N.Y
Larry V. Radford
American Geographical Society
Arctic Club
Canada
Barfield Inlet
Hudson Bay
Great Bear Lake
Jie
Wen
A. G. Bell
Fort Smith
Radford
Arctic
Bell
Fort Resolution
Last Stage in Amalgamation of Banks Completed
The final stage of absorbing the Eastern Townships Bank into the Canadian Bank of Commerce was completed in Toronto. Directors of the old bank joined the Commerce board, with W. Farwell, Gardner Stevens, G. G. Foster, and A. G. Flumerfelt elected. An advisory board was also chosen to handle affairs once under the Eastern Township banks.
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Toronto
Ont
Hastern Townships Bank
Canadian Bank of Commerce
Commerce Board
W. Farwell
Sherbrooke
Gardner Stevens
Waterloo
Ine
G. G. Foster
K.C
Montreal
A. G. Flumerfelt
Victoria
B.c.aan
Lank
Tyrant Sentungg Ten Death in Port AU Prince Trial
Port au Prince March 9 General Juax Couchu a tyrant of Iav fi was sentenced today by criminal court for being principal author of the fusila of Garchain 1058 in which 10 persons including three of his brothers died. Accomplices were acquitted. The execution date is unsettled. Couchu led the outbreak in Port au Prince and was known for tyranny and hatred of whites. He was illiterate and used a rubber stamp to sign documents.
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Port Au
Tiayti
Juax Coals
Iavfi
Garchain
Couchu
Port Au Prince
Liverpool cattle market shows slow trade with slight gains
John Rogers & Co Liverpool reports Birkenhead cattle sales were slow while prices rose modestly by 1 4 to 1 cent per lb. Canadian and States steers sold from 15 to 15 8 4 cents per lb. Snap-Lots offer cash deals totaling £750 and £5000 per pair at Central Park.
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Liverpool
John Rogers & Co
Birkenhead
Central Park
Corner
Rubide
Manitoba Bill Railroaded Through Committee Stage
The Manitoba boundaries extension bill passed committee this evening and advances to third reading set for Tuesday. An amendment by Ya maska Nationalist Mondue to protect minority school rights was debated but deemed last by Chairman Blondin. several Nationalists and a Liberal asked for advancing. Frank Oliver moved to substitute land allowance terms for swamp land subsidies. Rogers declined. the amendment lost as the bill was reported.
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Mondau
Rogers
Oliver
Ottawa
Mar
Manitoba
Mondue
Yamaska
Aikens
Blondin
Messrs. Lamarche
Belmaire
Monduc
Guilbault
Sevigny
Proulx
Rose
Frank Oliver
Robert Rogers
Manufacturers Representatives Here Next Week
The Industrial Bureau boosts new industries for Medicine Hat and reports substantial support. Commissioner Brown handles several plants to locate here with one large company arriving Monday and two others next week. Secretary Hamilton notes early fund installments paid, with about $1000 received in two days and second instalments forthcoming.
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Industrial Bureau
Brown
Chicago
Hamilton
Railway Commission to Hear Alberta Cases in Calgary
Ottawa judge Maybee and Meehenn of the Railway Board chair hearings in Toronto today. They will proceed to Calgary to clear a list of Alberta cases. Sittings will be held at other points in the West as announced.
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Ottawa
Maybee
Mee
Mehenn
Railway Goard
Toronto
Yerceeed
Calgary
Alberta
Campaign for Canadian Bureau CLP Aid Prompts City Debate
Frank A. Llarrisen of the Canadian Industrial and Publicity Bureau of Philadelphia has been appointed by the Dominion Government to promote the CLP. He urged western cities to join, described their ads tours to settlers and manufacturers, and said communications would be sent to all cities at once. Aldermen favor the plan but referred it to the new Industries Committee amid prior city dealings with Harrison. City Clerk Baker reported revision court work and assessed land and school taxes totaling 7 012 Public School and Separate School assessments line up at 7 808.05 and 2450.45 respectively.
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Frank A. Llarrisen
Canadian Industrial and Publicity Bureau
Philadelphia
Dominion
Harrison
Ald. Pratt
New Industries Committee
Ald. Brown
Baker
Court of Revision
China famine relief drive seeks million in four months
The China Famine Relief Committee, aiding with Paul Cross, calls on ministers to urge congregations to raise one million dollars in four months for starving China. The appeal targets all denominations in the county with messages in sermons tomorrow.
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New York
China
Paul Cross
Art
General Election in England Soon
London reports rising concerns for the Liberal party as a wide government program faces likely rejection in Parliament. The Home Rule Bill's fate in the Lords could trigger a general election and potential leadership changes for Prime Minister Asquith.
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England
Roosevelt Speech At Toledo Rally Stirs Ohio Campaign
A Toledo crowd of about three thousand filled the Columbus Coliseum area as President Roosevelt spoke against recalling judges and judicial decisions. He avoided naming Col. Roosevelt and criticized aspects of the president’s recent trip. The event marked a partisan clash with Ohio lawmakers and Republican rivals.
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Toledo
Ohi
Toledo Colliseum
Roosevelt
Columbus
Col. Roosevelt
Tolsto
Ohie
Building Permit Fees And Bylaw Updates In Medicine Hat
Mexiccine Hat burgesses face numerous bylaws at polls including building permit fee changes, fire limits, and new inspectors. A motor aerial truck purchase debenture of 13 500 over ten years is proposed. Several bylaws await drafting or committee review as next council meeting prepares a third reading.
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Ci- Vie Dbeneht
Vaevor Spancer
Ardea
Ald. Howson
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Captain Cook
Ment
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Capt. Scott
Poles
the Times
Marning
North Pole
Thas
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Henrik Mohn
Mohn
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Marthes
Larry Radford
U.S
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In. A. BP. Dispaten
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Hayti
W. A. P. Dispatch
Publicity Bureau
Cable
House of Lords
W. A. P. Cable
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House of Loris
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Alps
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Sity
Smiley
J. Mc Crissal
R. S. Bickle
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