Premier Ross to Submit Manitoba Act to Electors
Ontario politics report that Premier Ross will ask electors to vote on the Manitoba prohibition act. Aided by Privy Council approval, the government aims for passage with a three-fifths majority. Meanwhile F R Merritt of St Catharines is elected president of the Imperial Bank, with D R Wilke named vice-president and general manager.
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Toronto
Keb
Ontario College of Pharmacy
British Columbia
Ontario
Tlondon
Globe
Chamberlain
Patagonia
Canada
Ross
F. R. Merritt
St. Catherines
Imperial Bank
H. 8. Howland
D. R. Wilike
Farmer Killed as Wheel Passes Over Neck in Rathwell
February 4 Winnipeg reports Benjamin Mighton of Rathwell killed while driving to the village with grain. He appears to have fallen from his wagon and a wheel passed over his neck, breaking it. Neighbor found the body. Hon. Mr. Rogers says W. H. Hastings resigns as district registrar of land titles at Boissevain to resume duties as Conservative organizer for the province.
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Winnipeg
Benjamin Mighton
Rathwell
Rogers
W. H. Hastings
Boissevain
Return of the Storm disrupts Buffalo trains
Buffalo faces renewed blizzard conditions with near zero temps and gale winds. Mail service is late by one to three hours as trains struggle to regain regular service after the storm.
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Buffalo
Damages Awarded in Railway Assault Case in Toronto
T J Blain Brampton barrister won 3000 in the winter assizes against the Canadian Pacific for injuries after three assaults by Richard Anthony on a Toronto to Brampton special train October 10. Blain claimed negligence by officials failed to protect him. Anthony convicted of common assault and bound over for a year.
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Toronto
T. J. Blain
Brampton
Canadian Pacific
Blain
Duke and Duchess of Cornwall
York
Richard Anthony
Unioni
Streetsville
Anthony
Parkdale
Falconbridge
Noted Quide Lost in Madawaski Lake Snowstorm
Malone New York reports Adirondack guide William Martin perished in the Madawaski Lake storm. He and Edward Rork went from McCollum’s to the lake five miles away. Rork fell ill, they sheltered, Martin went back for help and disappeared in ferocious weather. Rork was found exhausted, frozen, near the shelter. Martin’s body was recovered buried in snow on the lake.
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Madawaski
Malone
N. Y
William Martin
Edward Rork
Martin
McCollum’s
Rork
McCollum
Sale reshapes rail map as New York Central joins Canada Atlantic
Ottawa reports that the purchase of the Canada Atlantic by the New York Central and Rotland systems could forge a second transcontinental line opposing the Canadian Pacific. Officials say expansion plans extend from Parry Sound to Sudbury, linking with the Clergue and Hill interests to form a powerful rail alliance.
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Canadian Northern
New York
Ottawa
New York Central
Western Canada
Canada Atlantic
Canadian Pacific
Canada Atlantic Railway
Parry Sound
Sudbury
Messrs. MacKenzie
Clergue, MacKenzie and Mann
Hill
Osaka 1903 Industrial Exhibition Promises Wide Interest
Japan plans a great national exhibit in Osaka in 1903. Applications for space near the June 30 1902 limit already exceed available room, with US and European entries forming a large portion and individuals offering to erect their own buildings. The event aims to showcase modern methods to Japanese adopters, with competition chiefly between the United States and Great Britain.
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Tokio
Victoria
Imperial Government of
Japan
Osaka
United States
Eurore
Great Britain
Chess at Monte Carlo second round results and pairings
The Monte Carlo international chess tournament moved into round 18 of the Berger tables with pairings Marshall against Tarrasch Wolf faced Pillsbury Mieses met Albin Schlechter played Poggio Janowski faced Mortimer Popiel met Yeichmann Napier met Gunsberg Eisenberg faced Marco Scheve played Mason while Maroczy and Tschigorin had byes. After adjournment Mieses defeated Albin Scheve defeated Mason Pillsbury drew with Wolf. In the afternoon finish Marshall won while Tarrasch defeated Peggiu Schlechter beat Paggiu Janowski defeated Mortimer Teichmann beat Popiel Napier lost to Gunsberg Marcozy defeated Eisenberg.
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Monte Carlo
Berger
Marshall
Tarrasch
Wolf
Pillsbury
Mieses
Albin
Schlechter
Poggio
Janowski
Mortimer
Popiel
Yeichmann
Napier
Gunsberg
Eisenberg
Marco
Scheve
Mason
Tschigorin
Maroczy
Peggiu
Teichmann
Marcozy
Corbin denies Lee statement on horse aid to South Africa
In Washington on Feb 4 Adjutant General Corbin refuted Col Lee’s parliament claim that the US offered a chief horse expert to secure horses for South Africa. Corbin said he had heard nothing of such aid and no correspondence existed. He also said there was no official title of chief horse expert in the US Army.
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Geo. Corbin
Col. Lee
Imperial House
Washington
Corbin
United States Army
United States
South Africa
Col Lee
Cobrin
Senate bill equalizes foreign ship inspection in US ports
One house committee on merchant marine and fisheries reported a Senate bill to equalize inspection fees and privileges for foreign ships entering US ports with those charged by their home countries. It targets Canada, noting Canada has charged American vessels while American ports have not charged Canadian vessels.
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Washington
Senate
United States
Canada
Excitement in Yokohama over Shinano Maru arrival
Reports from Yokohama detail anticipation for the Shinano Maru bringing back F. S. Mayer, accused of forgery in Chicago. Mayer’s exploits included local paper management and a laundry company share manipulation. Rumors of extradition and misfortune at sea surround the vessel’s voyage, plus news of editor J. H. Brooke’s death and oil-ship race between Brilliant and Acme. The boxing scene includes the death of K. F. Padmore after a fight with Jack Slavin and upcoming bouts in Yokohama.
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Yokohama
Victoria
Nippon Yusen Kaisha
Seattle
Mayer
Chicago
American
America
Russo Chinese Bank
Minneapolis
F. S. Mayer
J. H. Brooke
Japan Herald
Cied
Japan
The
Herald
HB. J. Harrison
San Francisco
Brilliant
Standard Oil Co
Acme
New York
Jack Slavin
Australia
United States
South Africa
Slavin
K. F. Padmore
Padmore
United States Hospital Corps
Mr. Slyck
Taylor
William Lucifer
J. McAuliffe
Shanghai
Lrder
FIGHT WITH BOLO MEN NEAR DUNDAP PUEBLO IN SAMAR
Manila papers describe a clash near Dundap Pueblo where a detachment of company B 9th infantry fought bolo fighters in a thicket. Seven of eighteen attacked were killed and eight wounded, five seriously, as the Americans defended each other back to back. Native reinforcements arrived too late to join the combat. The bolo band reportedly suffered heavy losses and retreated upon approaching reinforcements.
Native governors lead in Philippine election returns
Manila reports indicate natives win most provincial governorships as Capt. Harry H. Bandholt defeats Major Cornelius H. Gardner for a provincial post though officers may resign to take elective office. Ogden fire at Pintsch gas works follows with two tank explosions injuring five and cutting telegraph wires over 500 feet.
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Manila
Harry H. Bandholt
Second Infantry
Cornelius H. Gardner
Thirteenth Infantry
Tzarbara
Ogden
Utah
Rio Grande and Western Railway
Five Years Contract For Atlantic to Hong Kong Mails
London reports a five year government C P E contract to carry troops mails and stores monthly from Halifax Quebec and Montreal to Hong Kong. A subsidy of 60000 pounds with 15000 from the Dominion. Mail steamers to be Admiralty supervised and fitted with gun platforms for rapid troopship conversion.
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Atlantic
Hong Kong
London
Halifax
Quebec
Montreal
Dominion
trans-Atlantic and Oriental Shipping Companies
Metal Market Roundup From London and New York
London and New York quotations update metal prices with lead at 11 pounds 10 shillings in London and 4 pounds 10 shillings in activity, opal 5s, bar silver at 55 1 80, copper weak at 13 cents.
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London
New York
Smelter for Sunset Mine to Buy or Build New Plant
Granby Works resume smelting after repairs to the water flume. A. C. Flummerfelt returns from New York and Montreal. J. N. Greenshields of Montreal, Sunset mine owner, considers purchasing the pyritic smelter at Boundary Falls or building his own reduction plant. Outcome depends on H. O. Belliner's report in Victoria. Greenshields to meet authorities on deflecting the Canadian Northern railway to tap Caritoo country.
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Grand Forks
Granby
A.C. Flummerfelt
New Yor
Montreal
J. N. Greenshields
K. C
Montreal- Boston Copper Co
Deadwood Camp
Victoria
Boundary Falls
H. O. Belliner
Butte
Greenshields
Mann and Mackenzie
Caritoo
Soffel Pleads For Privilege Of Punishment Away From Court
Mrs. Soffel sobs and pleads with Assistant District Attorney Robb in Butler hospital seeking to avoid trial in the courthouse near her old home. She says she will face any law’s fate but not punishment in the public courtroom, pleading for mercy for her husband’s sake.
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Robb
Big Ice Contract Could Set Regional Record
Whitney brothers, Lewis Grant, RB W Johnston and Hawke and Brenton pursue a 5000 ton ice contract for the C P K Cranbrook and local parties. If secured, it would be the largest ice deal in the Kootenays. Ice at Moyie Lake is 14 inches thick and clears like crystal. A day and night shift would start immediately employing about 20 men.
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Whitney Brothers
Lewis Grant
RB. W. Johnston
Hawke
Brenton
Cranbrook
Kootenays
Canada
Moyie Lake
Aberdeen-Angus heifer sells for 6300 at Chicago auction
The Aberdeen Angus heifer Black Cap Judy sold at Dexter park amphi theatre Union stock yards today to H. Gardner of Blandinsville Illinois for 6300 dollars. It sets a female record price for all breeds since 1473 and tops a Shorthorn high of 6000 dollars in Chicago on December 5. The previous Angus record was 2800 dollars.
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Chicago
Dexter Park
Union Stock Yards
H. Gardner
Blandinsville
Dee
Nasturtium Has Four Cough In Derby Contender
London February 4 Truth reports that Nasturtium W. C Whitney's Derby candidate has been coughing for ten days and that others of the Heath House horses are similarly affected. Experts warn the illness could spread but hope it stays away from the stable housing many high class horses.
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Nasturtium
London
Truth
W. C Whitney
Heath House
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Philippine Elections
Metal Market
Smelter
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