Housing on wheels could aid Calgary growth plan
Hester of Standard Supply Co Calgary and Dr McKenna propose fifty weatherproof portable houses with three to six rooms to occupy city land. The galvanized iron structures can be moved full setup in a day, rented or sold, and would be overseen by the city housing committee. They cite garages at city hall and cottages in Banff as proof of appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Hester
Standard Supply Co
Calgary
H. P. McKenna
Messia
Hester
McKinnon
Banf
Friedmann Returns From Canada to Demonstrate Tuberculosis Cure
Dr. Friedmann, back from Canada after treating 190 patients, arrives in New York to showcase his tuberculosis cure. He reports a warm reception in Canada and plans to return there to continue treatment and follow up on cases. He displays a signature reading Wish you success in your fight against tuberculosis signed Arthur Duke of Connaught Governor General of Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Canada
Friedmann
Ansonia
Arthur, Duke of Connaught
Officials of New Industry in Town
President McClennan and Manager Harrison of the Saskatche wan Iron and Bridge Co Ltd visited the city to inspect industrial sites with the city council. Sites will be reviewed and a location chosen for the proposed iron and steel works before the by law goes to rate-payers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs McClennan and Harrison
Saskatchewan Iron and Bridge Co
Structural Iron and Steel Works
McClennan
Harrison
Saskatchewan Iron and Bridge Co., Ltd
Jury Disagrees in Hyde Swope Murder Trial
After hours of deliberation the jury in the Dr B Clarke Hyde murder case reports a hung verdict on Colonel Thomas H Swope. The panel stood nine for acquittal and three for conviction, and the jury is discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
B. Clarke Hyde
Thomas H. Swope
Asquith's Announcement Averts British War Role
London reports that Asquith states Britain will not send an expeditionary force if France and Germany war breaks out. The remark eases European tensions, dampens German and French war talk, and signals England’s restraint. The piece notes Berlin’s strain and lingering German anxiety, with the mood softened by this declaration. It also mentions the Dreamland show The Little Minister.
Powers Refuse to Sanction Balkan Peace Demands
Berlin reports that European powers will inform the Balkan allies that their proposed terms for peace with Turkey are inadmissible. A formal note drafted by London ambassadors awaits final approval in a later conference before being handed to the allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balkan
Berlin
Turkey
London
Low
Gun Battle Bares Vancouver Burglars Not One Killed
Vancouver police captured James W. Hinds after a running gun fight with three burglars who blew the safe at the Diamond Liquor Co on Main. Hinds carried a revolver nitro and $700 in cash. no officers were injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
B.C
Diamond Liquor Co
Main Street
James W. Hinds
United States
Sinclair
Shields
Cordova Street
Hood
Hinds
McCombs Accepts Ambassadorial Post
Washington March 17 The appointment of Chairman W F McCombs to be ambassador to France was prepared at the White House but withheld at McCombs request It is said he has decided to accept the post and the delay does not alter his intentions Fredericton New Brunswick March 17 Timothy Sullivan of Oromocto celebrated his 100th birthday yesterday He is an Ireland native in good health with ninety five descendants in Canada and the United States and expects to live another decade
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
W. F. McCombs
France
White House
Senate
Fredericton
N.B
Timothy Sullivan
Oromocto
Ireland
Hale and Hearty
Canada
United States
Lawlessness in Porcupine Mining Country Ontario
Reports from Porcupine mining district in Ontario describe widespread lawlessness affecting miners, merchants, and travelers. Observers note disorder, theft, and clashes with authorities as the field remains volatile and under increasing scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porcupine Mining Country
Ontario
Conservatives Brace for General Election Says Ottawa
An Ottawa report to the Star says Conservative organizers are told to ready for a general election as the government believes an appeal to the people could be made at any hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borden
Toronto
Ont
Ottawa
the Star
Bombs Meant for Editors Kill Three Mail Clerks
Four bombs exploded in the Calcutta post office as packages were sorted injuring three clerks. The devices were addressed to editors of the Englishman Statesman Capitol and Empire newspapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calcutta
Statesman
Capitol
Empire
Carnegie group urges repeal of canal toll exemption
The Carnegie endowment trustees urge the United States to repeal the congressional exemption for American coastwise vessels from Panama Canal tolls. The appeal, signed by Elihu Root Joseph Choate Luke B Wright Charlemagne Tower and others, calls for national honor in honoring treaty obligations even to its own hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Carnegie Endowment For International Peace
Panama Canal
Society
Elihu Root
Joseph Choate
England
Luke B. Wright
Charlemagne Tower
Germany
Nicholas Murray Butler
Friedmann Tuberculosis Gases Reported In Toronto
Reports from Toronto detail reactions to Dr. Friedmann's tuberculosis gas treatment. Mrs. Cheeseworth improves after injection. an 18 year old patient treated by Dr. John Hunter also progresses well. Fever spikes occurred but normalizing trends are noted across hospital patients and sick children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Friedmann
A. W. Cheeseworth
Cheeseworth
John Hunter
Wilson calls extra session of Congress on April 7
President Wilson issued a proclamation convening Congress in an extra session at noon on April 7. The White House cited no specific reason, noting his post election pledge to call such a session to revise the tariff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Congress
Grand Hotel on the Hoe Destroyed by Fire
The Grand Hotel on the Hoe in Plymouth was destroyed by fire late yesterday. There were many guests inside but all were saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
Eng
Twenty Eighth Lost in Wreck of the Peruvia
Fragments of wreckage found on the Norwegian coast confirm the German steamer Peruvia of 2600 tons with a crew of twenty eight officers and men was lost in a storm. The vessel had been listed as missing for days and reports were sent to its owners. The second item notes Meredith McKim advertising agent was fined 30 pounds plus 21 pounds costs for failing to file company particulars with the registrar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stettin
Germany
Norway
London
Meredith McKim
Cockspur St
Calgary Street Car Wreck Highlights Tuxedo Hill Injuring Dozens
A Calgary streetcar on a steep Fourth Street hill derailed at speed and toppled, injuring at least thirty passengers mostly women. One man, Donald Maberley, suffered internal injuries, while others including Bessie Yayes and Miss Georgie Russell sustained facial and head injuries. Fire followed the crash but was quickly extinguished by prompt fire crews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calgary
W. J. Fuson
Fourth Street
Donald Maberley
Nineteenth Avenue Northwest
General Hospital
Algo Oeral
Teperal’ Hospital
Bessie Yayes
29Th Avenue Northwest
Richardson
Twenty Seventh Avenue
Tuxedo Park
Frank G. Thorpe
North Mount Pleasant
Archie McDougall
George Moodie
Mary Egertob
Maud Webster
J. A. Smitl
Ninth Avenue Northwest
W. Hutchinson
The
Palace Dye Works
Kedward Burr
Georgie Russell
Heights
Alice ‘O'Hara
Bert
Pai
Clerk
Twenty-Second Avenue
Jessie Small
Ninth Avenue
Oliver N. Tiff
C. Maberley
Nineteenth Avenus
Lillie Strute
Cantre Street
North Balmoral
Makursimako
Conscription label challenges Unionist Col Weston in South Westmoreland
Col Weston once disowned by Unionist headquarters for free trade views gains support for military training and battles Liberal charges of conscription. He argues his proposed service plan is clearer than Lord Roberts, who has sent him encouragement. Conservatives remain confident of victory as Weston vows to skip Parliament on fiscal matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Col. Weston
South Westmoreland
Lord Roberts
Hostilities in the Balkans resume amid Balkan front clashes
London reports say weather improves and armies in the near east become more active. Bulgarian and Turkish forces near Tchatalja clash with reconnoitering parties, a sharp engagement leaves 300 enemy dead or wounded. Turks advance toward Kaikeul but are repulsed. Gallipoli conditions unchanged.
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Near East
Sofia
Tchatalja
Akaloh
Kaikeul
Constantinople
Gallipoli
Laurier Denies Retirement Rumor Amid Naval Bill Debate
Ottawa reports Laurier remains in the fray as the house prepares for continued discussions on the naval bill. Gauthier will press charges against Louis Coderre while affidavits are exchanged. The opposition case weakens with witness departures. a lengthy session is anticipated.
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Ottawa
Wilfrid Laurier
Ack
February labor conditions show improvement over January
Ottawa reports continued improvement in February with 300 fewer workers in strikes than January and over 16 000 fewer lost working days. Eleven disputes began, mostly small. major cases were coal miners on Vancouver Island and Brittania Beach. One Ottawa dispute with International Marine Signal Co. was settled after government mediation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Department of Labor
Vancouver Island
Brittania Beach
B. C
International Marine Signal Company
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Asquith
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