Petition to raise funds for Callahan costs and defense
A circulating petition in the city seeks sympathy contributions to pay the prosecution costs of William M. Callahan who was written and convicted and sentenced to one week in jail and costs of $8. Mayor Milne has given $5 and others contribute. The News invites signers at its business office as Callahan hopes for release and cannot meet the costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. Callahan
Callahan
Milne
E. T. Lapp
Delinks Hall
C. R. Mitchell
M. J. Slattery
John Ellis
Henry Tovell
Arch C. Gillies
C. S. Pingle
Medicine Hat Liberal Association
Dr. Boyd
Jas. Fleming
G. M. Johnson
A. J. N. Terrill
Medicine Hat
A. R. Mcleish
Redcliff
Bowell
United States of America
Finance
J. Delinks
Medicine
Delinnks
Smuggling Ring Foiled In California Nocturnal Chase
A large scale anti smuggling operation targets three or more fast gasoline schooners linked to a Mexico-based organization. Federal officers from San Francisco to Los Angeles scour land routes and swift revenue cutters Orient and Bear patrol the coast to intercept a torpedo shaped craft carrying Chinese immigrants. An exchange of long range rifle fire halted the landing near Salt Lake Railroad Bridge after a midnight approach from Mission Viejo and Ensenada. Authorities warn smuggling will persist until faster ships are deployed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Es. Cal
United States
Esenada
Mexico
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Swift
Orient
Bear
Charles T. Connell
Connell
Long Beach
The
Salt Lake Railroad Co
Mission Vieja
Ensenda
Kipp Townsite Case Votes for Original Station Site
In Lethbridge on March 16 farmers and landowners backed Grant Hannan by 46 to 13 in a vote over station location. Hannan had outbid CPR for the school land in July 1909, and after a series of appeals the public favored placing the station on the original site owned by Hannan despite CPR opposition. Public sympathy favored Hannan in the dispute with the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lethbridge
Kipp
Grant Hannan
C.P.R
Hannan
Lecture postponed as bioscope breaks at church
A large audience gathered at the Methodist Church for Herbert Booth's bioscope lecture on Early Christians. The oxygen generator failed, delaying the talk until this evening at the Opera House where the event will be held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Booth
Opera House
John Sox Rumor of Death Proven False
A circulating city rumor claimed John Sox died from injuries after an alleged assault by Tony Rollman. Hospital inquiries showed no truth to the report. Sox was reported as much better and up and about the next morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sox
Tony Rollman
Ews
General Hospital
Brantford Board of Trade condemns reciprocity deal
At Brantford a special Board of Trade meeting debated the reciprocity agreement. The condemnation resolution passed by a narrow majority of four amid strong opposition in Eastern Canada.
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Ottawa
Canada
Brantford
Board of Trade
Fire damages Randolph Hall at Harvard dormitory
One student was rescued unconscious as flames drove many others to escape in nightwear from Randolph Hall on Mount Auburn Street. The blaze caused about 26,000 dollars in structural loss and 100,000 dollars in furniture and students’ effects.
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Cambridge
Mass
Randolph Hall
Harvard
Mount Auburn Street
Tug Silver Spray Missing Near Cleveland Harbor
Offshore search continues for the missing tug Silver Spray of Erie Pennsylvania. Eight crewmen aboard, last seen entering Cleveland harbor early this morning. severe seas hinder the hunt as tugs Castand and Loran prepare to assist.
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Eveland
Ohio
Castand
Loran
Silver Spray
Erie
Cleveland
Erie_ B
Fire at Sem Lee's Chinese Laundry Reported
A blaze occurred yesterday at Sem Lee's Chinese laundry with light damage. Advertisement notes plans to build a large store at North Railway and Real Streets by contractor A P Burns and Company, with A P Seren & Sak as foremen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sem Lee
James Rutherford
Erge
North Railway
Eal Streets
A. P. Burns and
Ompany
Fast Ice For Stanley Cup Game Tonight
Ottawa reports a bitterly cold day promising sharp ice for tonight's Stanley Cup clash with Port Arthur. Visitors show improved morale after the switch to hard ice, while Ottawa seeks a larger crowd and better gate. Jack Darragh may miss play due to a left eye cut but is expected to suit up if possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Port Arthur Challengers
Oak
Jack Darragh
Winnipeg Markets Grain Prices March to July
Markets report Winnipeg shows quotes for May, July and October grains with closing prices for wheat cash and futures. Prices list No. 1 Nor wheat near 90 cents and No. 4 around 80 cents, oats No. 2 at 32 and flax futures near 2.41 to 2.51 per unit.
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Winnipeg
Nor
C.W
N.W
Gophers Out and Spring Millinery Opening
Farmers report gophers appear as local wildlife notes appear alongside early spring shopping. The Glasgow House announces Misses Trumpets spring millinery opening on Thursday Friday and Saturday March 16 17 and 18 with high quality painting available from A P Byrne and Co. Missee Buzza and partner announce a new spring styles opening on Wednesday the 6th and following days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glasgow House
A. P. Byrne and Co
Buzza
Ier
Social basket sale boosts church fund in Bowell
Bowell notes a well attended Friday night social for the Presbyterian church with music, recitations, and a basket sale yielding 43.25. Organizer A. E. Pentland led the auction as crowds braved bad roads.
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Bowell
Delinks
Roth
Church Fund
Presbyterian Church
George Coulthard
Plowman
Fred Courtneyl
Nora Ellis
Henry Towell
Redcliff
Roy Myers
Calgary
U.F.A
Miss Coursey
Medicine Hat
Henry Tovell
Redclif
Liberal Association
A. J. Wallace
Otto Fiskum
Norway
C. R. Mitchell
Rine
John Ellis
L. M. Mansfield
Medicine Hat News
Willard Tovell
Er. T. Lapp
J. Wallace
Misa Ellis
Messra J. DeHnks
Will
Oscar Olsen
J. Myera
Ledvig
Albert Olsen
Welcoud
Wife of employer commits suicide in Toronto home
In Toronto an 8 year old boy witnessed his employer's housekeeper Elizabeth Betes, 45, take poison and die at 530 West Queen Street last night. Authorities report the death as self inflicted.
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Toronto
Iizabeth Betes
Harry Sims
Weat Queen Street
Arbitration settles case amid light court session
The hen case was settled by arbitration yesterday afternoon after an adjourned police court session. No extended arguments occurred, and an amicable adjustment satisfied a large audience of railbirds who awaited entertainment. Mrs. Rutherford and Mrs. Nicholson were noted visiting friends, with Mr. Gerald Cousing arriving from the South. the Kiswe Girl company cancelled its Monday date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowell
Gerald Cousing
Kise
We Girl
Residents and visitors mingle at Oakhurst and Medicine Hat trip notes
John Nielson and Wm Bowcott returned from Medicine Hat with a good load for Pioneer General Store. A. R Marchesseault and Charles Fattas also arrived from Medicine Hat with news and visitors. A national dance, farewell for Max and Clyde Marchesseault, drew crowds from Glen Banner and Oakhurst, with late dancing and supper.
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John Nielson
Wm. Bowcott
Medicine Hat
Pioneer General Store
A. R. Marchesseault
Charles Fattas
Reby Davies
Myrtle Marchesseault
Geo. Betts
Chas. Fattas
Oakhurst
Robert Tembone
Walter Baker
S. Simmonson
Max Aml
Clyde Marchesseault
Taber
John H. Neilson
E. T. Bowcott
Medicine Hat Hospital
John H. Neilsom
Vic G. Marchesseault
Bachelors' Association
Glen Banner
A. &B. Marchesseault
Wilson
Myr4
de Marchesseault
Helga Anderson
Jas. Carter
V. G. Hoan
Amartie Mackelson
New Contracting Firm Opens Medicine Hat Office
Mears Hotson and leader well known Lethbridge builders have opened an office in Medicine Hat. Mr T J Dupen will supervise duties at the Main street office west of the city hall. Leaders will relocate with family once housing is arranged.
Edmonton Board endorses reciprocity deal with United Farmers
The Edmonton Board of Trade, at its regular meeting, nearly unanimously endorsed the reciprocity agreement following a request from the United Farmers of Alberta. No discussion was recorded as the board approved the item in the afternoon session.
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Dmonton
Mar
Edmonton Board of Trade
United Farmers of Alberta
Diplomacy Critic Milukoff Slams Russian Foreign Policy
In St Petersburg the Duma debated the Foreign Office budget as Prof Milukoff condemned Russia's diplomacy. He argued the Potsdam meeting with Emperor William created a triple entente that ruined alliances, leaving Russia isolated and pursuing conflicting policies in Europe and Asia.
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St. Petersburg
Duma
Foreign Office
Milukoff
Nicholas
William
Potsdam
Russia
Near Middle
Far East
Near East
Coleridge Rifle Association Elects Officers at Dunmore
The Coleridge Rifle Association met at the Dunmore school house. Officers elected include Hon. President R E Starks and Sec Treas James Sallows. Membership fee set at 1 dollar for 1911. Spoon shoots planned for the second and fourth Saturdays. Members split into classes A and D with prize spoons and a yearly gold medal for the top three-range scorer meeting minimum totals.
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Dunmore
Coleridge Rifle Association
R. E. Starks
A. Middleton
F. H. Wright
Sec
Treas
James Sallows
George Jenkins
E. H. Dawson
J. Salmond
S. McLaughlin
G. O. Sallows
Ted Hawn
Diaz Denies Ill Health in March Telegram
President Diaz dismisses rumors of near death, declaring perfect health and daily routine including cold baths and early office work. The report comes as the United States notes American prisoners in Mexico face sedition trials and possible death sentences under military rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Diaz
National Palace
el Paso
Mar
Mexico
Juarez
U.S
Casas Orandes
Col. Cuellar
Chihuahua
Claresholm Board of Trade backs reciprocity pact
Over forty Claresholm business men attended a Board of Trade meeting and endorsed the proposed reciprocity agreement with the United States without a dissenting vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claresholm
Mar
Board of Trade
Ladies Invited to View Success Kitchen Cabinet Demo
Notice invites ladies to call at J. J. Howitt's between 2 pm to see a demonstration of the Success Kitchen Cabinet. The brief announcement emphasizes a scheduled viewing time and location for interested women.
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J. J. Howitt's
Tragic Mill Accident Claims Young Boy at Northfield
A terrible accident at a father's mill in Northfield, Lunenburg County, kills eight year old son of Stephen Arenburg after his clothing becomes caught in machinery. He dies shortly after rescue attempts fail.
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Lunenburg
N.S
Mar
Northfield
Stephen Arenburg
Welcome for New Principal W E Hay at City Teachers
City teachers invited to Miss Best's Braemar Street home on Tuesday evening to welcome the new Principal W E Hay. The gathering featured tulip and carnation bouquets, with musical numbers by Misses Rae Wilson Spiers and Reid, and assistance from Marjory Walker Irene Beat and Lucille Mclaren.
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Miss Best
W. E. Hay
Braemar Street
K. Rae
Wilson
Spiers
Reid
Marjory Walker
Irene Beat
Lucille Mclaren
Beer Flows Freely in Pasadena Budweiser Jubilee
A Pasadena $500000 celebration honors Adolphus Busch with $30000 in flowers and $200000 diamond crown, while 40000 bottles of Budweiser quench crowds east of the city. The event highlights democracy’s limits as Busch receives only a Taft gold coin and Roosevelt cup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolphus Busch
Pasadena
Lord Budweiser
Heerage
Lord Ardilaun
Lord Iveagh
Taft
Roosevelt
New York World
Considered New Hotel License In Carlstadt
The License Commissioners were in session yesterday and considered Martin Stubs for a license for the new hotel at Carlstadt. The matter will be further dealt with at a Board meeting in Edmonton in the near future.
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Martin Stubs
Carlstadt
Edmonton
Nine Bodies Recovered at Norman Mine Wreck in Virginia
In Virginia Minnesota on March 16 the Norman mine wrecking operation found two more bodies, bringing the total recovered to nine. Workers shifted debris and recovered remains from the pit as the rescue continued.
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Virginia
Minn
Norman Mine
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Rune United
Railway Commission
Hanlan
A. P. Seren & Sak
Gophers
Alberta
R. S
Momlay
Child
Mrs. Nicholson
NEW Contracting Firm
Bishmore
Yeater
Coleridge
President Diaz of
License
Campanas
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