Asquith Seeks Ulster Settlement Basis in Commons
In London Premier Asquith stated he would pursue a local option scheme allowing nineteen Ulster counties to vote on remaining under the Irish government. Andrew Bonar Law criticized the lack of details, while Asquith promised further discussion of the main principles to gauge opposition.
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London
Ulster
Asquith
House of Commons
Dub In
Andrew Bonar Law
House
Collingwood councilman Geo Henderson dies suddenly
Geo Henderson aged 69 died suddenly in Collingwood Ontario late last night. He served twenty years as a member of the town council and was a prominent local figure. Funeral arrangements to be announced by the family.
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Collingwood
Ont
Geo. Henderson
Hagel Westlake Prosecution Faces Closure in Winnipeg Case
In Winnipeg on March 16 witnesses for the crown testified in the Hagel Westlake case. Constable Emmons recounted Hagel’s call to ex-Constable Reid and Hagel’s attempts to explain his link to Reid. Donald McKay said he knew Buxton Reid and Westlake and had seen them in Hagel’s office. Mrs Buxton testified Hagel visited their St James home seeking her husband and claimed he was not afraid of Buxton exposing him. The session adjourned with Justice Mathers arriving in Morden, Man., for the afternoon.
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Winnipeg
Hagel-Westlake
Emmons
Reid
Hagel
Donald McKay
Buxton
Westlake
J .Hy. Buxton
The
Crown
No major fighting reported as Villa denies battle plan
From Torreon March 16 A Chihuahua despatch says events are quiet with rebel troops moving toward a selected ground. General Villa, contacted from Juarez by reporters, denies any battle basis or imminent clash.
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Fl Paso
Torreon
Chihuahua
Associated Press
Villa
Juarez
Sir John Murray Killed in Motor Accident
London march 16 Sir John Murray the celebrated naturalist and oceanographer of Edinburgh was killed in a motor accident today. His daughter was severely injured.
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Sir Joan Murray
London
Sir John Murray
Edinburgh
Royal Steam Packet brings Chinese eggs to Vancouver
Vancouver reports the Cardingshire steamship arriving with about eight million Chinese eggs aboard. Most of the cargo is consigned to merchants in San Francisco and Seattle.
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Vancouver
Royal Steam Packet Company
San Francisco
Seattle
Truro News Praises Medicine Hat Publication
The Truro News carries a favorable comment on the Board of Trade publication The Medicine Hat Manufacturer. Copies were sent by Harold Brown of Truro with a letter describing Medicine Hat's ideal weather conditions.
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Truro
N. S
Board of Trade
Medicine Hat Manufacturer
Harold Brown
Medicine Hat
Two Men Dead After Hand Car Collision Near Sydney
John Creasy manager of Monarch lumber yards and John Turner laborer were killed when a hand car collided with G P R train No 4 four miles west of Sydney. Joe Saunders and Alex Sokolosk escaped. Turner left a wife and three children. Creasy’s death follows the loss of a widowed mother. Cannes head Win die Pilkington of Pilkington Brothers dies aged 74 in France.
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Sydney
John Creasy
Monarch
John Turner
Canadian Pacific Railway
Sidney
Joe Saunders
Alex Sokolosk
Melbourne
Turner
Creasy
Alberta Cities Commissioners hear key resolutions on province growth
Secretary Wilcox reports a successful Calgary meeting of industrial and publicity commissioners. Resolutions urge literacy and resource outreach, full Alberta naming in communications, cost of living studies, rail tariff reductions before Panama Canal, and tariff comparisons with Canadian and U.S. ports. Next session set for Medicine Hat on April 11.
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Wilcox
Board of Trade
Calgary
Alta
Alberta
Industrial Bureau
Pacific Coast
Andrew Miller
Alderman Creighton
O. G. Devenish
Industrial Bureau of Calgary
Hudson’s Bay
Mr. Moffatt
Medicine Hat
Bishop to bless St Patrick bells in historic ceremony
Tomorrow marks a significant St Patrick’s Day event as bishops visit Medicina for a formal mass and address by Rev Father Vatloux. The clerics, bell sponsors, and donors will press the bells after a procession through the city and nearby industries.
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ST. Patrick's Bells
St. Patrick
Arish
Medicina
Cot
Father
Vatloux
Duke of Connaught's Term Ends This October
Ottawa reports official circles confirm the Duke of Connaught will complete a one year extension and his term ends in October unless extended again. He had expressed appreciation for a Yukon invitation he could not accept and previously regretted missing a visit to the Yukon.
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Ottawa
Ont
Manchester Guardian
Duke of Connaught
Great Britain
Dawson City
Yukon
Salvation Army Captain Oakes and wife ordered to depart
Captain and Mrs. Oakes, who have led Salvation Army work in the city for over two years, were informed by wire this morning that they are to farewell two weeks from tomorrow. Winnipeg relay and territorial HQ in Toronto issued the instructions. Col. Gaskin will lecture here that evening and announce the destination Friday.
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Oakes
Salvation Army
Statesman's mother shoots editor in Paris office
In Paris on March 16, Madame Caillaux, mother of French finance minister Joseph Caillaux, shot and wounded Gaston Calmette, editor of Figaro, at the Vigaro office in a dramatic political attack.
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Paris
Gaston Calmette
The
Figaro
Madame Caillaux
Joseph Caillaux
Finance
Chinese Pirates Loot Steamer Off Hong Kong
Chinese pirates boarded the Norwegian steamer Childar off Hong Kong and looted about 20000 dollars from six Europeans and fifty native passengers. They damaged the interior, fled upriver in junks, and wore white cotton badges inscribed Money comes easily. Tracey R. Bangs of Grand Forks NC was arrested in 1911 for jury bribery.
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Hong Kong
China
Childar
Tracey R. Bangs
Grand Forks
N. C
Forster v City of Medicine Hat heard in Supreme Court
Lethbridge report notes Howard Case a well known game warden and longtime resident committed suicide last night by shooting himself after police arrived to settle a domestic quarrel with his wife. Case had been in Canada 26 years, originally from Essex England.
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Forster Vo
City OF Medicine Hat
Supreme Court
Case
Essex
England
Ulster Defence Fund Receives 150 Pounds Donation
The Ulster defence fund reports a 150 pound contribution from the Grand Orange Lodge of Manitoba as part of ongoing support.
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London
Ulster Defence Fuend
Grand Orange Lodge of
Manitoba
Finance Committee Recommends $249000 Debentures at 96 1/2
Brandon March 16. The finance committee on Saturday urged the council to accept an offer for 249000 dollars in debentures at 96 1/2. Most bonds are 40 year street railway debentures, viewed as a favorable deal.
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Brandon
Rev F G Lett Dies in Vancouver After Long Illness
Vancouver reports the death of Rev. F. G. Lett pastor of Grandview Methodist Church f ormerly well known in Montreal after a prolonged illness.
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Vancouver
F. G. Lett
Grandview Methodist Church
Montreal
Settlement of Howe Rule Trouble Seems as Far Away as Ever
London reports no progress on Irish home rule after Asquith offers and Ulster protests. Ulster covenant signers demand permanent exclusion of Protestant Ulster, up to entire province, while Carson urges forward action. Churchill says government offer is the limit, and nationalist papers doubt any bill with Ulster concessions can pass. Continued on page 4.
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Howe
Asquith
House of Commons
Edward Carson
Ulster Unionists
Belfast
Winston Spencer Churchill
the Admiralty
Bradford
Edward Russell
Liverpool Daily Pot
Redmond
Ulster
John Redmond
Splendid Bennett seven storey block planned for Porenty Street
A seven storey Bennett block to rise on Porenty Street east of the Odd Fellows building. It will be steel brick and terra cotta fireproof with two elevators and automatic climate control. Front will be terra cotta in green and gray, marble halls, mosaic floors, and reinforced steel skeleton. Designed by A Dickinson. owned by H D Bennett. Room layouts to be set by tenant needs with partitions installed after occupancy.
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Bennett Block
Odd: ‘Fellows
Medicine/Hat
A. Dickinson
H.D. Bennett
Forster Sues City Over 1912 Street Grading Damages
I G Forster sues the City of Medicine Hat seeking 2500 dollars claiming earth removal during 1912 street grading ruined lot 1 and 5, block 22 on Montreal street. He testified he bought the property around 1900, made it a fine home, and said grading lowered rental value and marred appearance.
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I. G. Forster
City of
Medicine Hat
Forster
Montreal
Witness
Edmonton
Smallpox Case Reported From Train Arrival
A smallpox case arrived by train into Montana on a Saturday morning and was admitted to a hospital for isolation. The health board quarantined the area at once and began fumigation and inspection to prevent spread.
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John’Keith
Montana
Board of Health
Mets
Provincial Grand Dram Opening Session in Alberta
The opening session of the 12th annual Provincial Grand Lodge of Alberta will convene tomorrow at 10 o'clock in the hall. Delegates expected total 150 with 30 from Calgary and 30 from Edmonton. Mayor Brown will welcome, followed by a response from the Grand Master.
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Orange
Grand’ Lodge ‘of
Alberta
Calgary
Edmonton
Mayor Brown
Jou- Wright
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Morden
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Ulster Defence
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