Canada Loses First Heat in International Yacht Race
Chicago Aug 10 The first of the international Great Lakes yachting races opened off Chicago between Invader of Royal Canadian Yacht Club and Cadillac of Detroit Boat Club. Cadillac led early and won overall with Invader finishing nine minutes later in 2 hours 46 minutes 35 seconds.
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Chicago
Ill
Royal Canadian Yacht Clubs
Invader
Detroit
Cadillac
Gnally
Jarvis
Ladillac
Grand Forks Union Vote and Smelter Plans Amid Consolidation
Reports indicate Granby Smelter Company consolidating into a $20,000,000 syndicate with new properties and increased plant capacity. Public ballot soon decides on uniting Grand Forks and Columbia, while oil drilling near town shows favorable signs. Rail line grading progresses along the Kettle River with depot joining Van Ness addition as road benefits grow.
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Grand Forks
Granby Smelter
Columbia
Kettle River
van Ness
Cascade
New Coal Lands Reported by Miner Graves Syndicate
Joseph Wiseman returns from the north fork coal fields 75 miles north of Grand Works with four additional claims for the Miner Graves syndicate on the east river bank adjoining Ward's recent sites. Ward cites an English expert locating thousands of acres for a Nelson syndicate and pre emptions to hold land for oil exploration. At Methodist church the pastor preaches on How to Make a Working Church in the morning and A Starting Suggestion in the evening.
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Grand Works
B. C
Joseph Wiseman
North Fork
Miner-Graves Syndicate
Ward
Dowager Empress Dowa ger Empress Death Shifts German Mood
Berlin reports that the Dowager Empress’s death softens harsh judgments from conservatives and ultra leftists alike. Public mourning centers Cronberg while King Edward and Queen Alexandra travel to Potsdam for the funeral. Von Waldersee’s mission draws sober reception as his appointment aligns with senior leaders.
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Berlin
Germany
Homburg
Junker
Orenberg
Edward
Queen Alexandra
Prince Henry
Prussia
Bremerhaven
Cronberg
Potsdam
Homberg
Prince of Wales
Frankfort
Count von Waldersee
Hamburg
Hanover
von Waldersee
Solemn Cortegh Procession Through Cronberg for Dowager Empress
Intense heat as sightseers arrive while military guards seal Cronberg streets for the imperial cortege. Emperor William and royal mourners attend a solemn church ceremony with guards, a wreath, and a prayer, marking the Dowager Empress's procession.
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Cronberg
Hamburg
Frankfort
Hauheim
Old Town
William
Greece
Prince
Schaumberg-Lippe
Saxe-Meiningen
Count von Seckendorf
Dryandock
Friedrichehoff
Baron Von Ketteler Laid To Rest In Westphalia
The coffin of Baron Von Ketteler, murdered minister at Pekin, was buried in Muenste, Westphalia, after a requiem mass. Relatives attended as a guard of honor led the procession with students, banners, and cathedral chapter. Three volleys were fired as the coffin was lowered.
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Baron von Kettler
Muenste
Westphalia
Germany
Baron von Ketteler
Pekin
Chief Clerk in Trouble Seizes Dimmick Arrested in San Francisco
Chief Wilkie of the secret service received a telegram stating Walter Dimmick former chief clerk of the San Francisco mint has been arrested there on two charges. One charge alleges theft of 30000 in gold from the United States mint in San Francisco and the other accuses misappropriating funds for supplies.
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Washington
Wilkie
Secret Service
Walter Dimmick
San Francisco
George Hazen
Dimmick
United States Mint
Leach
Armstrong destroyed in Vancouver fire scatters town loss
The entire business portion of Armstrong British Columbia was destroyed by fire today. Losses reach 80000 with 15000 insured. A man named Hagles, said to be demented, was accused of starting the blaze and admitted guilt. Key buildings damaged include the CPR warehouse Masonic hall Odd Fellows hall and several stores and warehouses.
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Vancouver
B.C
Armstrong
B. C
Hagles
Masonic Hall
Odd Fellows Hall
Wood-Cargill Co
Hardy, Wright, Burns, Francis
Francis
Wright
Earthquakes Up North In Victoria Seismograph Signals
Seismograph records in Victoria B C show long tremors likely from Alaska with multiple heavy shocks starting 1 30 a m and lasting about twelve hours amid recurring disturbances. News adds a Canadian Rifle League match halted by poor light and a concert by the R M A band drawing a large crowd in Ward and Baker streets.
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Victoria
B. C
Alaska
Canadian Military Rifle League
Ward and
Baker Streets
Il Travatore
Park
Great Strike Expands Across Steel Industry
The Amalgamated Association declared a large scale strike effective today as thousands walk out. Mills closed Saturday and reopened Sunday night while unions seek AFL support and possible plant dismantling by American Tin Plate Co to move operations to Montesen. The strike’s breadth and potential outcomes remain unclear.
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Pittsburg
Shaffer
Amalgamated Association
American Federation of Labor
Itmine
Indianapolis
American Tin Plate Co
Montesen
Important Meeting of Christian Endeavor Committees
A Monday evening meeting of the local Christian Endeavor committee at the Methodist church will discuss arrangements for the September 4 to 8 convention. All members urged to attend or arrange replacements, with new volunteers sought for additional committees. Names of current appointees across Finance Press Entertainment Music Decoration Reception Laval Excursion listed.
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Christian Endeavor
Union of Christian Endeavor
Methodist Church
F.L. Irwin
Frank Hebden
J. R. Hunter
F. W. Laing
T. Parkinson
J. Flatt
E. J. Flatt
B. P. James
Edna Olmstead
Chas
P. McKestie
F. L. Irwin
Ralph Clarke
Lloyd Eliot
Embree
Belle Shaw
Scoffn
Hancox
Somerville
Mr. Strachan
R. Clarke
Miss McLennox
Hardie
Miss Way
Laval
W. Ke, Wasson
Morris Elliot
Walter Martin
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