Canada sees April building permits surge in 33 cities
The Financial Post reports April permits issued in 33 Canadian cities total about 20.69 million dollars, up 44.5 percent from April 1911. Gains are led by Medicine Hat 947 percent and Edmonton 485 percent, with Montreal Toronto Winnipeg and Vancouver among large totals.
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Victoria’s
Aviators Coming to Medicine Hat Exhibition
Mr James Viewing announces an aerial exhibition in Medicine Hat featuring J C Turpin and the Wrights duo. The program includes fancy flying and a climactic race between the two aviators in their aeroplanes with Turpin noted for past altitude and weight records. They hail from Seattle Vancouver and Spokane.
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Medicine Hat
Seattle
Vancouver
Spokane
Suffragette Leader Up Before Court In Conspiracy Charge
Mrs Emmelyn Pankhurst leader of the militant suffragists and Mr and Mrs Peth wick Lawrence editors of Votes for Women were arraigned at the Old Bailey sessions. They faced charges of conspiring together and inciting to malicious damage of property. All pleaded not guilty.
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A. P. Cable
London
Emmelyn Pankhurst
Militant Suffragettes
Pethwick Lawrence
Votes For Women
Old Bailey
Chistabel Pankhurst
Montana Republicans to Select Delegates at State Convention
Livingston Mont May 16 Elect delegates to the Republican national convention to be chosen at a state convention meeting here tomorrow. A spirited contest between Taft and Roosevelt followers for control of the convention is expected.
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Livingston
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Montana
Taft
Roosevelt
Dr Wraser Links Deaths to Phosphorus Poisoning
In Georgetown a doctor concluded the VeGee children died from phosphorus poisoning. He noted the mother showed little concern after five deaths. The preliminary trial of Mrs McGee ended with committal to the Supreme Court for trial in July. she attempted escape en route to jail.
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Wraser
Montague
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McGee
Supreme Court
Seven Men Perish in Timber Fire Near Hamilton
W A P Dispatch reports seven men burned to death when two camps of the English Logging Co near Hamilton, six square miles of timber in Skagit County, Washington, were destroyed by a fire last night.
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Bellingham
Wash
English Logging Co
Hamilton
Skagitt County
Washington
Fire at Kansas City Stock Yards Destroys 2000 Cattle
W. A. P. Dispatch reports a fire started by a tramp cigarette at the Kansas City Stock Yards near Kansas City on May 15. Fierce winds swept a portion of the yards, destroying about 2000 cattle and 100 tons of hay, with pens and the testing station damaged and losses placed at $50,000.
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Kansas City
Poisoner Richeson Begins Life In Charlestown Death House
Rev Clarence W. M. Richeson, the confessed poisoner of Avis Linell, spent his first night in the death house at Charlestown State Prison. He is not expected to be summoned to the chair before Tuesday morning May 21, giving the executive council time to consider commutation.
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Clarence VW. T. Riehesonu
Avis Linell
Charlestown
Richeson
Executive Council
Prince in Paris to depart for Toulon aboard Dreadnough Canton
Paris May 14 The Prince of Wales visiting the Marquis de Bretueil plans to leave Paris on June 7 for Toulon. He will sail on the Dreadnough Canton flagship of Vice Admiral Augustin Boue de Peyerene and observe French fleet maneuvers in the Mediterranean aboard the battleship under Admiral Lapeyerere former Minister of War.
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France
Prince of Wales
Marquis de Hreteuil
Toulon
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Augustin Boue de Peyerene
Lapeyerere
Card of Thanks to Citizens in Election Victory
Card of Thanks from S. K. McClellulan grateful to voters and backers who supported me in yesterday's election and those who campaigned or used influence on my behalf.
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S. K. McClelulan
Danish King Frederick Dies During Hamburg Stroll
King Frederick of Denmark collapsed and died on a Hamburg street near the hotel where the royal party stayed. The death was reported to Copenhagen. the body was sent to the hotel for viewing before voyage to Lubeck for funeral arrangements.
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Danish King Dies Sudden Shock Sparks Nations Grief
Copenhagen reports the sudden death of Denmark's popular king prompting immediate proclamations. Prince Christian learns of the king's death during a capital ride as flames fly at half mast in front of Amalienborg castle. London notes Queen Alexandria Dowager Empress Marie of Russia sisters of the dead king. The mournful response spans Marlborough House and Marlborough royal circles.
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Russia
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Mary
Denmark
McClellan elected Ward 1 alderman as by laws pass
S E McClellan wins Ward One aldermanic seat succeeding J E Iowson after resignation. Four by laws vetoed? The Ogilvie Company contract and Medicine Hat Milling agreement pass by large majorities. McNeeley advancing mill with new machinery. two industrial site purchases approved. city seeks land for new industries.
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Alt J. E. Ifowson
McClellan
A. PL
McClelan
Cty
Ogilvie Company
Compiar
McNeeley
Flood Crevasse Opens Vast Flooded Expanse Along Mississippi
New Orleans reports a west shore break widening and thousands of flooded acres expanding north of the city along the Mississippi. Government aid arrived within hours, but dozens of villages from Arkansas to St. Charles Parish face inundation. Taft Station and North Louisiana towns are expected to flood within days as the crevasse spreads.
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Mississippi River
Arkansas State Line
St. Charles Jefferson Parish
Taft Station
Pres. Roosevelt
Louisiana
Thirteen Miners Alive After Mine Rescue in Ironwood
After nearly 24 hours six of thirteen miners trapped in Oliver Mining shaft near Ironwood Michigan were rescued. Names given include Frank Jazecess Jacob Anderson Oscar Kangas George Kronkin Frank Sembrowitz August Clys. Two deceased miners identified as Disputcd Join Zeembo and Karaly Majirski with five others still missing. Relatives rejoiced as rescuers brought men to surface amid a pitiful, emotional scene.
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Frank Jazecess
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Oscar Kangas
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John Patch
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