Change in CNR plans abandons bridge over creek
Special to the Times reports the Canadian National Railway may abandon the Moose Jaw Creek bridge entrance in favor of using the GTP line. The GT P offices indicate construction on the creek bridge began but is now halted as the city entrance moves to the intercompany track. A large saving is expected on the bridge approach with phased rate reductions effective February 15 for certain grains used for seeding, aiming to curb abuse of reduced rates while aiding western crop stands.
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the Times
Winnipeg
Moose Jaw
Inler Company
C. NR
Around the World Flight Not Yet Feasible
London February 3 A report notes that a nonstop aeroplane circumnavigation remains infeasible at the current development stage. To cover 3 006 miles from Paris to the near destination would require over 200 miles flown daily for six months, the Paris route cited as a barrier. The Exhibition Committee and Mail express confidence in aircraft prospects despite no firm plan for completion.
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London
Kngheh
Paris
Byrne
Fire destroys seven story Salvation Army building
A fire at the Salvation Army lodging house on Prince William and Water Streets drove 75 residents to flee after smoke filled the basement at 12 30 in the morning. Reports said lives may have been lost though unconfirmed as refugees dispersed to hotels and stations. The structure was completely destroyed.
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Ss Joho
Perenne
Salvation Army
Lodeinge-Touse
Prince Willum and
Water Streets
Otto
Aeronaut’s coolness saved his life in record attempt
New York February 3 A Rochester aviator Charles Niles aged youth attempted a loop and inverted flight at about 3000 feet over Hempstead Plains Long Island. When the engine failed during theUpside down maneuver he remained calm and dexterously righted the monoplane and landed safely after a series of spiral dives.
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New York
Charles Niles
Rochester
Hempstead Plains
Long Island
Niles
Huerta's End Imminent in Mexico City Crisis
Mexico City reports say Huerta's military power is near collapse. Military attaches warn threats loom from the north and east as Gen. Maas leads federals toward Torreon and another force heads to Vera Cruz to confront rebels at Oaxaca.
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Mexico City
Huerta
Orth
Maas
Torreon
Vera Cruz
Oaxaco
Returning Officer at Welland 5 Under Arrest
Welland County responds to the arrest of Coulthurst the deputy returning officer in Bridgeburg who oversaw the Canada Temperance Act vote. His late ballot altered the outcome by 17 votes and led to a 200 dollar bail. Coulthurst to face a magistrate Thursday. Temperance Party holds a convention to map next steps amid claims of crooked work and scapegoating.
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Welland Ont
Welland County
Coulthurst
Bridgeburg
Evr
Hollinger Gold Mines Posts Annual Meeting Report
The Hollinger Gold Mines held its third annual meeting in Montreal with President Noah A. Timmins and General Manager P. A. Robbins presenting. Directors were reelected and resolutions praised the staff as mining results showed 128 291 tons milled yielding 2 566 414 dollars in gross gold, with reserves now valued at over 11.6 million dollars.
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Montreal
Hollinger Gold Mines
Noah A. Timmins
P. A. Robbins
Pandemonium in Herefordshire Schools Seventy Closed
London Feb 3 Lively scenes marked the first day of a Herefordshire teachers strike. Seventy of the county's 120 schools closed and remaining schools faced demonstrations as new teachers arrived. In Ross and Ledbury students protested, wrote on walls and hooted newcomers while rumors of reclaiming teachers circulated.
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Herefordshire
London
Ross
Ledbury
Sheriff Deputies to Stand Trial for Murder in Strike
Six deputy sheriffs prepared to stand trial in Houghton County on charges of first degree murder for the killings of mine workers Alois Tian and Siete Putrich near Haldenale during a copper mine strike. The deputies, employees of the Weddell-Mahon Corporation and Houghton county, were involved in the July strike beginning last year.
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Houghton, Mich
Houghton
Crealt
Alois Tijan
Siete Putrich
Halneedale
Tian and
Putrich
Weddel-Mahon Corporation
Houghton County
Looping the Loop Before English Royalty at Windsor
London reports Hamel looped the loop fourteen times by royal command at Windsor before King, Queen, Princess Maud, and other guests. The Queen urged him to desist for safety, but he continued. He rose to a thousand feet and performed a splendid banking display before finishing to the audience's congratulations.
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London
Hamel
Windsor
Princess Maud
Bertan
CP Declines Rails Employees Pay Rise Now
Winnipeg February 2 The CP R head officials announce no wage increase can be granted at present amid a dispute with the Order of Railway Constructors and Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen over maintenance of way staff. The Board of Conciliation issued a majority report against raises, with a minority signed by employee representatives urging an increase as reasonable under service conditions.
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Winnipeg
Order of Railway Consructors
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmenton
FPRE
C.P.R
P. R
Board of Conciliation Adjustment
London Dancing Fever Expands Through January
London reports an unusual appetite for dancing with Mayfair hostesses planning summer dances, Christmas and January social events, and impromptu gatherings in March. Society leaders from the past are invoked via telephone and gramophone to revive dances as London pubs and clubs stay active into winter.
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London
Marfair
Ari
C P A Agents Optimistic for 1914 Outlook
In Winnipes the passenger department officials of the P E were in conference Friday to discuss prospects for the year 1914. Attendees included FE Effor from Calgary F J Herbett Regina J E Proctor R K Searnett J Powell A Broker F J Lane W E Lovelock and other agents from Moose Jaw Regina Fort William Saskatoon and more. Luncheon was served at noon and a banquet followed.
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Winnipes
J. Powell
Moose Jaw
A. Broker
Regina
F. J Lane
Fort William
W. EB. Lovelock
Saskatoon
Pope Denies Endorsement of Furlana Dance
Vatican denies rumors that the Pope approved reviving the Venetian Furlana to replace the Tango. Officials abroad deny the claim and emphasize the Pope’s disapproval of using his name to promote the vulgar peasant dance with hopping and thigh-slapping movements.
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Rome
Vatican
Holy See
Vienna
Marie Lloyd in Regina Dead Town and Walrus Metaphor
The Times reports Marie Lloyd speaking of Regina as a dead town and likening its men to walruses. Details include her troubled U S entry, bond extension talks, and border restrictions while she toured on Orpheum circuit.
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Regina
Walruses
Marie Lloyd
Specia
Mary
Mareth
Abe
States
Bormgratem
Tebeli
Sie
aeTuee
Atlantic
Heruard Imlion
Alec Hurley
Marie Lieyd
Aangom
Orpheam
United State
United States
Shete Doe
Seatiie
Catae
Mies Lieyd
Hegina
Hewiaseb
Marta Hbee
Duke of Connaught Narrowly Escapes Locomotive in Toronto
The Duke of Connaught arrived from Ottawa and was greeted by Sir Henry Pellatt and reporters. While crossing the tracks a locomotive nearly struck him, brakes saved him within a few feet, and he was escorted to York Lodge where he dined. The Governor-General later visited St Andrews College and attended a Mendelssohn concert at Government House.
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Toronto
Royal High Bess
Connsaght
Oltawe
Henry Peilatt
York
Pown
St Andrew's College
Cepital Tonteht Te Wildine
Government House
Mendelssobu
Three Men Believed Lost In Lake Ontario Ice
Teresto February 3 three men may have perished in the bay waters of Lake Ontario yesterday. Workmen at the city tug station at the foot of John Street reported seeing three men floating on ice about a mile from shore near Humber Bay. Tug Geary rushed out, reaching Mimico Point, but failed to locate the men.
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Teresto
Lake Ontario
Perseo
John St
Humber Bay
Mimico Point
Edmonton Police Chief Dismissed and Replaced
Edmonton officials ousted Chief of Police Carpenter after a council meeting. A. Lancey, former chief, appointed to replace him immediately amid corruption concerns. Lancey’s varied career included roles with the Canadian Pacific Railway detective service and provincial inspector duties.
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Edmonton
Carpenter
A. Lanney
Pnce
Council of
A.C. Lancey
Ram
Fikimonton
Winnipes
St Reets
St. Regie
Arcent
Hhdrassh
Shes Sn
Strathcona Estate Details Reveal Heirs and Legacies
London February 3. A P Ittie announces that the late Lord Strathcona settled his Scottish estates and 500000 pounds on his heirs to the title. He leaves the residue to his only daughter Lady Strathcona. Legacies include St Johns College Cambridge 106 pounds plus 10000 pounds given in lifetime. Royal Victoria College Montreal 200000 pounds. Royal Victoria Hospital Montreal 100000 pounds. Yale University 100000 pounds. Aberdeen University 5000 pounds. Des Moines, Iowa, reports follow.
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London
A. P.i—tt Ie
Lord Strathcona
Lady Strathcona
St. John’s College Cambridge
Royal Victoria College
Montreal
Royal Victoria Hospital
Yale University
Aberdeen University
Captain Howsom Cleared of Wreck Charge
The Dominion Wreck Commission held Captain Howsom responsible for the Cobequid loss in the Hay of Fundy on January 13 but did not cancel his master's certificate due to his gallant conduct after the incident.
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Ottawa
New Faith Awakens In Dr Chas F Aked Sermon
Dr Chas F Aked stirred a large First Congregational Church audience by endorsing Harvard president Eliot’s denial of Christ’s divinity. He questioned New Testament claims of Jesus's miraculous birth and Trinity, suggesting divinity lies in humanity and Christ’s role in reconciling mankind with God. Aked traced his path from Church of England to Haplew, then to Congregational ministry in New York.
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San Francisco
Chas. FP
Aked
England
First Congregational Church
Charles W Eliot
Harvard
Christ
Jesus Cloriet
God
Abed
Ranoor
Mark
John Luke
Paul
Jesus
Church of England
Liverpool
Rockefellers
Fifth Avenue
New York
Reform rally sparks strong seating amid city council clash
Amid tense city hall sessions and large crowds, pro and anti factions filled streets and halls. Organizers claim turnout boosted by new law measures while opponents cite missteps and call for clearer guidance before a critical vote.
Thirty Million Cost Seen for Georgian Canal Project
Canadian official Robert William Perks told the Society of Arts that the Georgica Bay Canal, long a dream of Canadian statesmen, would likely take seven years to complete and would cost about 30 million pounds. After expenses, net return could be about five million pounds annually.
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A. P.j—Bie Robart
William Perks
Ho Bes
gryeTrumest
Georgica Bay
Seciety
Arte
Air Robert
Canada
Port Au Prince Diplomats Told No Need for Troop Withdrawal
Haitian authorities present to the foreign diplomatic corps a demand for the withdrawal of the man and American bluejackets from Port au Prince. The committee argues tranquility has returned and sees no necessity for further pretense of force.
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Port Au Princes
Heyl
Pak 2
Hayti
Cikrene
Snow Impedes Rail Service in Dareth Minnesota
Severe drifting snow slowed railroad schedules in Dareth Minnesota during February. Heavy coverage along the upper ranges reduced visibility and caused line delays across multiple routes.
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Dareth
Minn
Servid
Women Activate in Chicago Election Push
In Chicago on February 2 women gathered to register for the aldermanic race. About 120,909 are expected to enroll before registration ends for the spring election. Women from the WCA watched polling on checks as Miss Marton, opponent to Bathhouse John Cougalin, led the effort.
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Chicago
WCA
Miss Marton
John Cougalin
Farmers to discuss forming a party at Moose Jaw meeting
Grain Growers conven tion in Moose Jaw will debate whether farmers should send representatives with no party bias to the provincial legislature. The task will be raised after papers on political questions and the group aims to decide if a farmers party in the House is viable. Mr Green and officials are finalizing plans and arranging delegate bids as Moose Jaw expects a large arrival next Tuesday.
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Grain Growers’ Convention
Moose Jaw
Caid
Green
Cty Council
Board of Trade
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