Unrest and Disciplinary Turmoil at Willow Grove Camp
Western members of the Canadian Mounted Rifles at Willow Grove report rising discontent and low pay compared with eastern troops. Disciplinary actions include multiple discharges, and potential delays in Victorian departure amid officer tensions. Also noted are Imperial Insurance mergers and a large anti prohibition deputation planned for the premier.
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Halifax
Second
Canadian Mounted Rifles
Willow Grove
Manhattan
Winnipeg Victorias win Stanley cup hockey clash
Thousands crowded the Auditorium to watch the Vic torias of Winnipeg defeat the Wellingtons of Toronto 5 to 3 for the Stanley cup, clinching the title after a fierce Manitoba rules match that featured injuries and multiple goals by both sides.
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Winnipeg
Wellingtons
Toronto
Victorias
Morrison
Brown Smart
R Flett Ardagh
C. Point Hill
W. McFarlane
Manitoba
Ontario
Toronto Boys
Deputation of Antis Focuses on Premier Ross
Toronto dispatch reports a large deputation demanding action from Premier Ross. Six hundred demonstrators are said to be gathered today, with plans to present their grievances on immigration and policy changes.
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Premier Ross
Toronto
Redmond Attacks Government Over Irish Coercion Debate
London Jan 23 John Redmond moved an amendment elevating Irish grievances accusing the government of coercion while admitting wrongs. He condemned the coercion act and the compulsory land sale policy, arguing Ireland must gain self rule. Wyndham defended moderation and opposed drastic compulsion, blaming a few agitators for unrest.
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London
House of Commons
John Redmond
Wyndham
Ireland
P. Hayden
Redmond
United Irish League
Mr. Wyndham
Coronation duties discussed by Wilson and Clark
In Washington General James H. Wilson and Captain Clark met with the president to outline duties for the coronation of King Edward. They will join Mr. Whitelaw Reid at his New York area residence to plan participation. Clark also met senators in the Senate marble room. In Winnipeg F Carriere, former St Boniface official, was arraigned on embezzlement charges and pleaded not guilty.
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Washington
James H. Wilson
Clark
Army
Navy
King Edward
Whitelaw Reid
Reid
Wilson
New York City
Proctor
Senate
Winnipeg
F. Carriere
St. Boniface
Cyr
Last Chance Mine Strikes Deepest Run Yet in Kootenays
A major mining strike occurred in the Last Chance tunnel on Noble Five mountain near Sandon. The 1,800 foot tunnel cost $50,000, reached 1,600 feet depth, and yielded high grade ore with 130 ounces silver and 65 percent lead, boosting Slocan deposits and regional prospect activity.
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Kootenays
Galena
Noble Five
Last Chance Mining Company
H. S. Heap
Dr. Hendryx
Los Angeles
California
J. Stin
Aeos
J. McGuigan
Panys
Selby
San Francisco
Bristol Pushes Bristol as Canada mail terminal
Montreal reports The Herald's London says Lord Strathcona will present Bristol's case to the Commons. Lord Strathcona guests at Royal Navy club banquet February 4. Britain seeks stronger colonial links as Manchester Liners raise Canada service and Canada Paper stock increases by 400000 to rebuild Windsor Mills after fire.
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Montreal
Herald
London
Lord Strathcona
Bristol Chamber of Commerce
Bristol
Canadian Mail
Lora Strathcona
Royal Navy Club
Great Britain
Manchester Liners
Canada
Lancashire
Canada Paper Company
Windsor Mills
Louisiana Planters Seek Cuba Concessions Blocked
In Washington the Cuban reciprocity hearings focus on cane sugar interests from Louisiana opposing concessions to Cuba. Prominent planters and beet sugar and tobacco sectors attend, led by J D Hill who argues the sugar trust backs the Cuban move and would profit as a Cuba monopoly.
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Washington
Way and Means
Louisiana
Cuba
J.D. Hill
New Orleans
Sugar
Strike Not Off Yet In Rossland Miners Action
Rossland miners vote secretly on possibly calling off the strike at the Le Roi mine. The executive board will announce the result later. Concessions are rumored from Le Roi, but details are unclear. The general strike continues at Centre Star War Eagle Le Roi No 2 and other camps with about 400 strikers in the area.
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Rossland
Rossland Miners’ Union
le Roi
Centre Star
War Eagle
le Roi No. 2
No word from Condor investigation clarifies vessel type
Victoria January 23. The ship's boat found by Barclay Sound Indians on the Grant does not belong to the Condor or a warship. Captain Davis reports the craft was a clinker built double ended boat from a coastal vessel, intact with no marks. No orders have come for the Egeria as admiralty inquiries continue.
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Victoria
Barclay Sound
Revenue
Grant
Davis
Egeria
Admiralty
Grand Forks Board Of Trade Adopts Regret Resolution
The Grand Forks Board of Trade adopted a resolution tonight regretting the city council action to grant itself a $1 200 bonus. Officers elected include President B E Doberer and Vice-president C A.
British Columbia Coal Company plans North Fork coal venture
Powell as vice president Fred Clark treasurer Dr Westword and Colin Campbell as secretary form the British Columbia Coal Company Limited with capital stock 1 600 000 in one dollar shares. The company aims to acquire bituminous coal lands on the North Fork of Kettle River 70 miles north of Grand Forks. A basis consolidation of interests owned in Nelson and this city has been reached. Development work will begin in spring.
Rossland Bar Favors Davis for Chief Justice
The Rossland Bar association passes a resolution endorsing BH Davis of Vancouver as chief justice in succession to the late Mr. McColl. The resolution is sent to Justice Minister David Mills. Mayor Clute schedules a public meeting for Monday to discuss a winter carnival amid possible lapse of the annual event. Also, Dude Lewis of Spokane versus Morton Freeman of Portland is set for a 20 round fight this Wednesday at the International Music Hall.
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Rossland
Jan
Rossland Bar Association
P. Davis
K. C
Vancouver
McColl
David Mills
Clute
Dude’’ Lewis
Spokane
Morton Hreeman
Portland
International Music Hall
Resolutions Touch Schley Battle Thanks in Senate
In Washington on January 23 a motion by Senator Mason sought consideration of a joint resolution thanking Rear Admiral Winfield Scott Schley for his command during the Santiago battle. The measure approved bronze awards and funding but was referred to naval affairs after no favor was shown. The day also noted Teller’s Boer War intervention speech and a pending commerce bill. Meanwhile Salt Lake City hosted nearly 100 Western Canadian Press members on a Pacific coast excursion returning home. Delegates Sinclair Mellarg Whiteside backed party lines for the Vancouver convention.
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Washington
Senate
Mason
Illinois
Congress
Winfeld Scott Schley
Santiago
Schley
Hale
Committee On Naval Affair
Teller
Scheepers
Salt Lake City
Western Canadian Press Association
Pacific Coast
Utah Press Association
Rossland
Rossland Liberal Association
Vancouver
Dr. Sinclair
W Hart Mellarg
W. J. Whiteside
Noted circus performer Joshua Whitney dies at local town
In Binghamton on June 23 Joshua Whitney formerly of Shappen and Whitney, renowned circus performers of the 1870s, collapsed and died. He was a grandson of General Joshua Whitney, a pioneer settler of the southern Tier.
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Binghampton
N. Y
Joshua Whitney
Shappen and
Whitney
Southern Tier
Hohenzollern Leaves Gibraltar for New York
The Imperial German yacht Hohenzollern arrived at Gibraltar where Admiral Count Van Baudissin disembarked after brief land reception. A land battery fired in salute before the vessel continued its voyage to New York.
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Gibraltar
Hohenzollern
Count van Baudissin
New York
Draft to Restrict Anarchists and Protect Officials
The bill draft prepared for Congress seeks the death penalty for attempts on the president or successors and treats accessories as principals. It bars aliens who advocate overthrow of government and punishes those conspiring against foreign rulers, with a committee report expected soon.
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Washington
Hay
Waa
United States Treasury
Amerijcan
Tien Tsin
United States
Lima
Madrid
House
Judiciary Committee
Plans for Prince Henry visit outlined in Washington
Emperor William approves arrangements for Prince Henry's reception and train. The journey includes stops in New York Milwaukee Boston Chattanooga and visits to Grant's tomb the German embassy and Chickamauga National Park with a guard of U S engineers and special railway cars for the prince.
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Washington
William
Prince Henry
Milwaukee
Boston
New York
America
Grant
United States
Chatanooga
Great National Park
Chickamauga
Keystones Rout Canadians 7 to 0 in Duquesne Garden Victory
In an international hockey game the Western Pennsylvania League’s Keystones crushed the Frontenacs of Canada 7 to 0 at Duquesne Garden. The win underscored local dominance in the match proceedings.
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Pittsburg
Duquesne Garden
Western Pennsylvania Hockey League
The
Frontenaces
Canada
Keystones
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Gap
Sovereign Bank of Canada
Imperial Inurance Company
Alliance Assurance Company
Imperial Life Insurance Company
Imperial Alliance
Ross
Anti’s
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Captain Clark
Bonivach
Condor
North Fork Coal
BAVOR
Gress
Tien
Tsin
Prince
Lynchburg
Joe Higwinbotham
Ralph Weber
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