Green resigns as Saskatchewan Grain Growers secretary treasurer
Fred W. Green steps down after four and a half years as secretary treasurer of the Saskatchewan Grain Growers Association with resignation effective March 31. J. B. Musselman of Cupar appointed to replace him, while Green remains active with the association.
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Fred W. Green
Grain Growers’ Association
Saskatchewan Grain Growers’ Association
F. W. Green
Green
Keen
Saskatchewan
Grain Growers’ Guide
The
Times
Saskatoon
R. C. Henders
Manitoba
R. P. Roblin
J. B. Musselman
Remains Found From Cromer Expedition in Peru
New York February 1 reports say the Besley expedition returning on the Byron found bones of Cromer party members who entered Peru two years ago and were not heard from. Cromer led by W H Cromer and Wmit Page, with Besley party crossing from Lima through the Amazon. They reported discovering a new Inca city called Plateriyayor and other unmapped regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
N. Y
Besley
South America
Byron
Cromer
Peru
W. H. Cromer
Westpoint
Wmit Page
Chicago
Lima
Amazon
J. Campbell Besley
Franklin B. Coates
J. K. Holbrook
J. W. Dunne
Plateriyayor
Fatal Collision in Bury Que Causes Crew Fatalities
A head on crash on the CPR near Bury Quebec killed Engineer Vandow from Farnham and injured three other crew members. The wreck derailed twenty cars and tore tracks, disrupting service on the Montreal line for the day with several trains cancelled. Investigators suspect a misread order contributed to the wreck.
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Bury
Que
CPR
Vandow
Farnham
Mbrooke
Pacific Peace River and Athabasca Railway Charter Granted
The House of Commons railway committee granted a charter to the Pacific Peace River and Athabasca Railway Company to build a 1500 mile line across Western Canada from Ness River mouth south of Prince Rupert east through Peace River country toward Prince George. The project aims to open vast coal tar and mineral areas. Col. A. Thompson, counsel for the company, highlighted the economic potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
House of Commons
Pacific
Fire in Medwin block destroys Albany brick building
Albany N Y Feb 17 One man is dead several are missing and five are injured after a $100 000 fire in the Medwin block a four story brick business building. The fire remained active at 10 pm and crews planned deep searches through the ruins for hours.
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Albany
N.Y
Medwin
Meaford Adopts Local Option After Council Vote
Meaford Ont February 17 The third reading of the local option by law was given by Meaford Town Council at a special session and local option is now an accomplished fact The six weeks time limit for final passage expired last night with full council attendance and many residents present in support
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Meaford
Ont
Fire destroys three story commission house in Springfield
A major blaze in Springfield Illinois today leveled the three story commission house of George Coe and Co and Hodde Co at Fourth and Monroe Streets causing an estimated loss of 25000 dollars.
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Springfield
Ill
George Coe and Co
Hodde & Co .O
Fourth and
Monroe Streets
Lime Found At Gas Well Indicating Favorable Formation
Work at the gas well reports lime indications in a new formation that is notably hard. Drilling advances about six feet daily with the well at 3010 feet 2 inches depth. William Bell calls the formation favorable and urges continued operations under the Wallace contract with daily city pay and steam supply.
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William Bell
Wallace
Divorce Laws Debate Shelved by House of Commons
Ottawa February 17 A resolution by Mr Northrup East Hastings to change divorce procedures was shelved after three hours of debate. Mr Barnard proposed a seven member select committee to study the matter, but Premier Borden favored adjournment. Opposition from Hon. C J Doherty and Sir Wilfrid Laurier likely ends any federal divorce law push this season. The day also covered railway bills and a Calgary Edmonton Railway time limit dispute, with no consensus on shortening the one year deadline.
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Ottawa
Northrup East Hastings
Barnard
Victoria
Borden
Senate
C. J. Doherty
Wilfrid Laurier
Euting
Pa, Calgary and Edmonton
Railway Commission
MacDonald
Pictou
Bennett
Calgary
Donglas
Shackleton Postpones Hild Visit to 10 States
Sir Ernest Shackleton postpones his planned American tour due to ongoing expedition duties. He aims to finish arrangements by summer and then visit America to meet polar experts, including Rear Admiral Peary, and speak about the expedition.
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London
Ernest Shackleton
New York
America
Admiral Peary
Sir Ernest «Alle
Antarctic
Knowles Seeks Explanation on New Teaching Regulations
In Ottawa the House of Commons heard W. E. Knowles demand an explanation of the new teaching regulations. Hon. Dr. Roche replied that the regulations would be laid on the table today.
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Ottawa
House of Commons
W. E. Knowles
Dr. Roche
Democrats Opposed to Wilson On Panama Canal Toll Plan
A White House conference discussed repealing the 1912 Panama Canal Act free tolls exemption for coastwise vessels. Democratic leaders in Congress oppose full repeal, while President Wilson pushes to remove tolls. Lawmakers consider a compromise amendment to limit the exemption to vessels engaged exclusively in coastwise trade.
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Wellington
White House
Wilson
Doremus
Michigan
Covington
Mary
WC Congrevemien
House Committee On
House Committee On Inter-State and Foreign Commerce
Adamson
Underwood
Alabama
House
Canest
Democra
Congress
Atlantic
Pacific
Millionaire Autoist Bond Dies by Own Action
London Feb 17 American citizen Lee Bond of Lyndhurst Hampshire, famed as a millionaire, attempted suicide in prison yesterday. The American Council at Southampton, Albert Swalm, took charge of Bond's effects and searched his papers, confirming his reported wealth as details emerged.
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London
Lee Bond
Lyndhurst
Hampshire
American Council
Southampton
Albert Swalm
Bond
Mies
Zeke Emmerson
Ewffragette
Frida
McKenna
Saskatoon Barbers Strike Shuts Some Shops
Journeymen barbers in Saskatoon have declared a strike alleging breach of contract. They say wage guarantees were dropped by employers who now offer only six cents per cent of earnings.
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Saskatoon
Collins Executed for Benson Murder in Alberta
Jasper Collins was hanged at Calgare Alberta for the murder of Jake P Benson in Ceresl Alberta. He faced the scaffold this morning and died about twenty minutes after the drop was sprung amid prayers and a final recital. The record notes his emaciated condition and that life was not instantaneous. The coroner's jury planned to sit that afternoon for a verdict on the death.
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Collins
Benson
Calgare
Alta
Jasper Collins
John Beason
Holmes
Collies
Jake P. Benson
Ceresl
Alberta
Four Perish and Whole Crew Unconscious-Bark Strikes Bar in Snowstorm
London reports two maritime disasters with multiple deaths and survivors. The first recalls four men lost when a bark struck a bar amid a snowstorm, while the second details Cape Cod life savers rescuing eleven seamen from a stricken vessel after a gale.
Hertford County Teachers Win Minimum Salary Increase
London reports Hertford County elementary school teachers won a minimum salary rise after a February strike. The National Union of Teachers had guaranteed full pay for five years and pressured the county education department to raise the salary from 454 to 500 pounds per year. About 120 schools were closed during the walkout, with limited classes kept open by headteachers and family help.
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London
Hertford
Ind
National Union of Teachers
Violent Atlantic Storms Endanger Ships Headed to America
Queenstown Ireland February 17 reports fierce north Atlantic storms disrupting voyages to the United States. Three large steamers and cargo vessels seek shelter ports as the Niagara and Rotterdam suffer losses and steering failures while proceeding from Havre and Amsterdam toward New York.
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Queenstown
Ireland
North Atlantic
America
Atlantic
United States
Niagara Sos
Havre
New York
Murder of Tracy Hollander Shocks Aurora Community
Miss Tracy Hollander, a twenty year old woman, was brutally murdered in Aurora Wisconsin. Her body was dragged into a cemetery and left on a grave after being struck with a heavy timber. Police have arrested a discarded sweetheart connected to the case.
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Aurora
Tracy Hollander
Montreal Suffers Second Water Burst In Fresh Outage
Montreal February 17 The city endures another water main burst on a 20 inch line at Lagsuchetiere and St Urbain flooding streets to five feet. Office buildings and shops including Craig Shert were isolated for over an hour with heavy basement damage. Authorities attribute a pipe flaw as the cause.
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Montreal
Lagsuchetiere
St. Urbain
Craig Shert
Five stolen freighters unloaded at Port Huron elevator
Sarnia Ontario reports all five stolen steel freighters have been unloaded at the Grand Trunk elevator in Port Huron. Fourteen boats arrived in Port Huron in the fall loaded with grain from Port Arthur and this grain was shipped from Port Huron to the coast and then to England.
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Sarnia. Ont
Port Huron
Grand Trunk
Port Arthur
England
Real estate man George Prout files to contest Kiloonan and Sr. Andrews
Winnipeg reports real estate broker George Prout files to contest Kiloonan and Sr. Andrews in a local matter dated February 17. The brief note notes Prout's involvement and ongoing proceedings in the city.
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Sr. Andrews
Winnipeg
Eorge Prout
Local Realty Hub Store Sold Amid Strong Market Activity
Real estate reports show several major transactions closed in recent weeks. The Hub Clothing Store block on Mats Street, a three story building with a Trades and Labor Council hall upstairs, is changing hands through investment brokers. Other notable sales include a $99,000 plot on Omiglia Street and multiple parcels averaging $45 per foot. More deals are pending as builders eye prime city sites.
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Mats Street
Trades and Labor Council
Rmoom
Hh Hooker
Swaigher
G. A Houser
Vancouver
Mr. Hooker
Omiglia Street
Main
Ninth Avenue
H Bros
Shoe
Kellerty
Candiee
Sask
City considers pest control for pigeons over roofs
Local council heard a request from William Riddell of Bimevense to regulate pigeons blamed for nuisance. He warned roosting birds threaten roofs and water supply. officials must decide on new ordinances to curb depredations.
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William Riddell
Bimevense
Exhibition Promises Rarity and Cure in Radium
A fragment notes radium as the rare and costly substance praised for its curative powers. The piece hints at a public display or exhibit showing radium’s wonders and value, with emphasis on its extraordinary qualities and potential health benefits.
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Ketua
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Miss Emmerson
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Teton
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Cheantagna
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