Mission Station Lao Ho Kow Destroyed by Brigands
Brigands sacked Lao Ho Kow killing Dr. T. Froyland and wounding Rev. O. M. Sama. They looted stores and captured 700 rifles from the arsenal while forcing 2,000 coolies to haul loot. Lao Ho Kow is a Han Kang river port and mission hub for three societies including Norwegian-Lutheran China Mission, China Inland Mission, and Christian Missions in Many Lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pekin
Lao Ho Kow
T. Froyland
O. M. Sama
Asiatic Petroleum
Singer
British and American Tobacco Company
Han Kang
Huoch
Norwegian-Lutheran-China Mission Association
Norway
The
China Inland Mission
London
England
Vancouver graft charges against water superintendent
Vancouver March 10 prosecution closes case against water superintendent Maddison on graft charges. Evidence shows Robertson and Godison received more open market orders from his department and at higher figures than under contract. Maddison and the firm deny the charges when they testify tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
Maddison
Robertson and Godison
Cattle Market Reports Quiet Trade and Steers Prices
Glasgow notes moderate offerings with trade quieter among cattle importers Watson and Batchelor. Quality steers bring 11 1 4 to 16 1 4 cents per pound, secondary 14 1 4 to 16 cents, bulls 12 1 2 to 13 3 4 cents. In Winnipeg a shopper dies at 61 after fainting at home. In Saskatoon Wilbert Dawson dies after being crushed unloading ice from a car at Balcarres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glasgow
Scotland
Saskatoon
Wilbert Dawson
Atlas Elevator Company
Balcarres
Church Denies Partnership in Boston Diner Suit
The jury weighs a case where Le Page Bros. sue E T Campbell Dr M E Church and the Church Campbell Co Ltd for nearly 4000 in goods. Dr Church testifies of lending and guarantees tied to Campbell who used the Church block for a restaurant venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church
Boston
LePage Bros
E. T. Campbell
M. E. Church
Campbell Co., Limited
Justice Walsh
Campbell
Calgary
Church Block
Quebec Bank
Campbell Church
Sheep Breeders' Association Elects Officers
Regina March 10 At the Sheep Breeders Association meeting officers were chosen Honorary president W C Sutherland Saskatoon president A B Potter Longbank vice president E F E Baynton Big Stick Lake secretary treasurer J C Smith Regina and directors W C Sutherland Saskatoon Joseph Glenn M L A Indian Head J J Beattie Plapot
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regina
Sheep Breeders’ Association
W. C. Sutherland
Saskatoon
A. B. Potter
Longbank
E. F E. Baynton
Big Stick Lake
J. C. Smith
Joseph Glenn
Indian Head
J. J. Beattie
Plapot
Beggs Brothers Open Bowser System Dry Cleaning Plant
Beggs Brothers from Toronto establish a modern dry cleaning plant in Medicine Hat on Main Street near the Steam Laundry. The two storey fireproof building houses gasoline washers distillers and extractors with a 250 suits per day capacity. Fred Shaw of Calgary and Toronto experience will supervise the new operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beggs Brothers
Toronto
Main Street
Medicine Hat
Bowser
Fred Shaw
Empire Cleaners and Dyers
Calgary
H. Dyke
Fourth Avenue
New Ice Company plans rink in Medicine Hat
Mesers Arthur Pherson and William Davison of the Medicine Hat Pure Ice Company today presented city officials with plans for a new ice skating and curling rink to be built this year. Plans for the ice plant are not finished yet and final agreement hinges on approval. The rink will seat about 2,000 and include toilets cloak rooms and a cafe. Building dimensions are 112 feet by about 150 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesers
Arthur Pherson
Wiliam Davison
Medicine Hat Pure Ice Company
Salisbury Fatalities Rising in Flying Corps Disaster
Two British Army Flying Corps officers Captain C R Allen of the Welsh Regiment and Lieutenant J I Burroughs of the Wiltshire Regiment died when their aircraft collapsed over Salisbury Plain Military Aerodrome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salisbury
British Army Flying Corps
C R. Allen
Welsh Regiment
J. I. Burroughs
Wiltshire Regiment
Miliary
Salisbury Plain
Tragedy in Lindsay Fire Claims Maddison Family
Fire razed John Maddison’s dilapidated James Street dwelling last night. The hack driver and his baby girl died. Mrs Maddison, her mother Mrs Peralt, Dollie her eldest daughter, and sons Willie and Jackie survived with serious injuries or shock.
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Jindsay
Ont
John Maddison
James Street
Ulster Conventions Discuss Home Rule Concessions
In London on March 11 the Ulster Unionist offer to submit government concessions on Home Rule to an Ulster convention was debated by cabinet ministers and Nationalist leaders at Downing Street. Key figures present included Asquith Birrell Lloyd George Redmond Dillon and other Nationalist members as they considered a six year Ulster exclusion period before the Irish parliament operates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Edward Carson
Downing ‘Street
Asquith
Augustine Birrell
Ireland
David. Lloyd-George
Ehequer
John Redmond
John Dillon
Ulster
Trish
House of Commons
Daily News and Leader
United Ireland
Canada optimism on railway reforms and capital abroad
London remarks by Sir Algernon Firth at the Associated Chambers of Commerce praise the Canadian Railway Commission for speeding dispute resolution and foresee broad expansion. He cautions against domestic opposition from vested interests especially lawyers while noting a global capital slowdown and Canada's vast productive prospects. The British investor outlook remains hopeful for Canada’s crops minerals and exports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Marehllo
Associated Chambers of Commerce
Algernon Firth
Canada
Sir Algernon
Four Burglars Sought After Fatal Montreal Shootings
Police hunted four burglars after a butcher shop robbery at St Laurent. Bourden was killed and Constable Gourden died, while Constable Guyon was fatally wounded as officers pursued the thieves on a sleigh. Three arrests were made later that afternoon. driver identity remains unconfirmed.
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Montreal
Bourden
Guyon
Oficers
St. Laurent
Honore W Gourden
August Guyon
Alberta Union of Municipalities Opens Convention in Calgary
The Alberta Union of Municipalities began its Calgary convention with about 200 delegates attending a morning reception and preparations for the afternoon business session. A further 100 delegates arrived by noon trains while Provincial Cabinet members planned to attend and address the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calgary
Alberta Union of Municipalities
Runaway wagons create noon sensation on Main Street
A pair of risky horse teams caused a high speed exhibition through the city’s business section at noon. They dashed along Main Street crossing the CPR tracks and veered wildly, narrowly avoiding several vehicles before stopping near the steam laundry. No damage to the team or wagon was reported.
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Main Street
C.P.R
Brandon Assizes: True Bills for House-Breaking and Assault
The Grand Jury returned true bills against Alex Grisdale for house breaking and shooting at Duncan Methegor near Elkhorn on February 20. Wilam Jackson of Elkhorn is charged with indecent assault. Drisdale, an Indian, began trial shortly before noon. a second case likely to come up tomorrow.
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Brandon
Alex
Grisdale
Duncan Methegor
Elkhorn
Wilam Jackson
Drisdale
Jacques Denies Wife Allegations in Divorce Case
Calgary report notes Jacques denies the wife Edith Jacques statement of claim and accuses her of assault and ill temper. He seeks custody of their child and says he has treated his wife with kindness, rebuking her for certain views and extravagance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calgary
Edith Jacques
Leonard BP
Jacnques
Galician beaten in Winnipeg bar assault
Petric Dob niz, a Galician, was taken to hospital in Winnipeg after being beaten by two fellow countrymen during a drinking session. He suffered a fractured skull and the assailants used whiskey bottles as weapons. his condition was critical and he may die.
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Winnipeg
Petric Dobniz
Police Court Rejects Improper Dismissal Claim Against Weiss
In a police court hearing, L Weiss faced a wrongful dismissal claim from former employee Reid, with remand from Monday. New witnesses included James Murray and Rebecca Green. magistrate Rae ruled the dismissal proper but awarded Reid two dollars per day for seven days of waiting post-discharge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Weiss
Reid
James Murray
Rebecca Green
Weiss
Mr. Kealy
R. B. Davidson
Rae
Neeley Seeks Democratic Senate Nomination in Kansas
Congressman George A. Neeley of the Seventh Kansas district enters the race for the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate to succeed Senator Bristow, signaling a major statewide contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Neeley
Kansas
United States Senate
Senator Bristow
Buxton Testifies in Hagel Trial Details Escape
John H. Buxton Jr testified as the first witness in the Hagel case, recounting the escape from the Central Police Station. He stressed the absence of motive, while Hagel allegedly spoke of testifying before a Royal Commission and a planned payroll job down the line. Rev. Horace Westwood named editorial secretary of Canada’s Social Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
John H. Buxton, Jr
Percy Hagel
John Westlake
John Krafchenko
Central
Buxton
Krafchenko
Hagel
Royal Commission
Horace Westwood
The
Social Service of Canada
Immigrant Settlers Enthusiastic About Canadian Welcome at Medicine Hat
A large group of 37 Arkansas Valley settlers arrived at Medicine Hat in Canada after a tailored train trip. They praised Customs and rail staff for smooth passage and spoke highly of Canada’s irrigation opportunities. The families bring livestock, pets, and substantial funds to begin intensive, diversified farming on 160 acre plots in Bassano with plans to grow alfalfa, hogs, cattle, pease, barley, and other crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medicine Hat
Board of Trade
Bassano
Canada
Stewart M. Graham
Denver
P. R. Natural Resources Department
North Portal
Metticine
Graham
Arkansas Valley
Colorado
Seattle
Alberta
Tammany Tiger Revolts as Murphy Ousted from Club
In New York on March 11 the National Democratic club moved to remove Charles F. Murphy and several Tammany Hall members for nonpayment of dues. Judge Edward O'Dwyer led the drive, proposing elimination while the board voted 10 to 7 against Murphy supporters who challenged the ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Murphy
Tammany Hall
National Democratic Club
New York
Murphy
Edward O'Dwyer
Tammany
Jegder
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Elizabeth Harrison
Henry Vallon
Rosenthal
Becker
Vallon
Main St
NEW Ice Company
Lindsay
Jacques
Drm. W. Plank
Plank
Niagara Peninsular
John Jr. Buxton
Canadian Pacific Railway
Thomas I. Smith
Tammany Fall
Board of Governors
Smith
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