Chamberlain on Ireland May Reform Irish Representation
Edinburgh Oct 25 Colonial Secretary Chamberlain addressed about 8 000 in Waverley Market outlining new House of Commons rules to curb Irish obstruction and increase majority control over business He questioned Irish representation as an abuse and hinted it may be reduced in proportion to population and imperial contributions while defending Britain’s war stance and asserting potential harsher measures if needed.
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Edinburgh
Chamberlain
Waverly Market
House of Commons
Commons
Ireland
Scotland
England
Great Britain
Poland
Caucasus
Algeria
Tonquin
Bosnia
Eighteen Die In Philadelphia Fire At Market Street Block
A devastating blaze in Philadelphia's Market Street area killed eighteen people and damaged property worth as much as 500000. Fire officials counted many injured and continued digging through the ruins as crowds watched. The Hunt Wilkinson and Co building and adjacent structures housed upholsterers, furniture dealers, and small merchants. The origin remains unknown as workers on upper floors faced entrapment and delayed escapes.
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Philadelphia
Market Street
Hont, Wilkinson & Co
Commerce Street
Henry C. Lee
Unt. Wilkinson & Co
Hunt, Wilkinson & Co
Commercial Street
Wilkingan
Hunt
Carnegie Declares Impartial Stance Amid New York Campaign
London reports Andrew Carnegie will remain impartial about the New York municipal election due to his ties with city officials and gifts. He departs with Lady Pauncefote for New York aboard the St Louis, addresses canal questions, criticizes Times misrepresentations, and notes plans to stay in America until May 1.
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London
Andrew Carnegie
New York
Carnegie
Apeak
New York City
London Times
Nicaragua Canal
Associated Press
Great Britain
America
Scottish Education Trust
Lord Pauncefote
Lady Pauncefote
Southampton
American Line
St. Louis
Three Years Trial Ends In Not Guilty Verdict
After three years of allegations against Walter Nichol of the Province regarding ties to mining companies, a jury deliberated for three hours and returned a verdict of not guilty. Nichol appeared unnerved and required assistance to leave the courtroom.
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Walter Nichol
Maestra, Pooley
Turner
Nichol
Road to Republic North Dakota ore advance near Grand Forks
Jos Wiseman leaves tomorrow for the north fork coal fields discovered last June. New seams 9 1x feet wide tempt commercial work. Republic Grand Forks railway half done, rails en route from Chicago. A Y track connects yard to CP tracks Buckles addition. Freight charge $6.50 per ton. 600 tons daily expected. GN to reach Republic by March 1. Brown's Volcanic claim adds four men as edge near. Road to Republic.
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Grand Forks
Jos
Wise
North Fork
Wiseman
Republic & Grand Forks
Chicago
Republic
Great Northern
Brown
R. A. Brown
Max O Re ll on Canada and King Edward Coronation
Max O Rell argues French Canadians long loyal to France despite English rule. Quebec residents stay peaceful and economical, not quarreling over politics. The article notes Canada may send troops to the King Edward coronation, favoring veterans from South Africa. Premier Borden is urged to select Dominion contingents.
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Toronto
Evening Telegram
London
Max O'Rell
Paris Figaro
Duke of Cornwall
York
Canada
France
Quebec
England
O'Rell
Lafayette
O’rell
Australia
New Zealand
Mr. Borden
Dominion
Stranger Found Dead in Montreal Room
Montreal on October 25 E Batley, a railway man registered as from Point St. Charles at the Stillwell house, was found dead in his room with a bullet in his head. Switch keys in his pockets suggest his occupation. no money was in his elethon.
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Montreal
E. Batley
Stillwell House
Point St. Charles
Labor Injunction Hearing at Greenwood on Thursday
The Le Roi company of Rossland sought an injunction, heard all morning at Greenwood. The order restrains most defendants from watching or besetting the C P R station at Rossland and related railway sites, and bars actions against workers or contractors. Costs to be decided by the judge. ruling mirrors the Taft Vale Railway case before the Privy Council.
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Greenwood
Thursaday
le Roi Company
Rossland
Roderick Fraser
Angus Macdonald
B. C. Ruse
James Twaddle
W. O’brien
C. P. R. Company
Province of
British Columbia
Red Mountain Railway
Taft-Vale Railway Company
Associated League of Railway Servants
England
Privy Council
Expressman Case Dismissed Over Horse Speed Question
Yesterday in the case of A Cungogham the expressman charged with furious driving the main issue was how fast the horse could run. The constable believed the horse exceeded eight miles per hour, while the defendant’s attorney argued the animal could not reach that speed. Under cross examination the constable admitted he could not positively swear to speeds over eight mph, and as any speed under eight was lawful the charge was dismissed.
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A. Cungogham
Johnson
New York City Plunged in Terror Says London Times
A London Times report, via New York correspondence, claims a reign of terror grips New York City. It describes crime surging from petty theft to highway robbery, with criminals promised immunity, spurring panic among shopkeepers and residents who fear walking at night. Private watchmen rise as distrust in police grows.
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London
New York
London Times
Europe
New York City
America
LARDEAU RAILWAY Progress on Construction
Late news from the Lardeau railway states grading is nearly finished and the line may reach the first crossing twelve miles from Lardo within a month. The total distance to Selkirk at Trout Lake is 13 miles, with track to the lake pending bridge completion, weather permitting.
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Lardeau Railway
Lardo
Selkirk
Trout Lake
Victoria Board of Trade to discuss freight delivery system
The Victoria Board of Trade is dissatisfied with the C P R B and EB N freight delivery system and will meet officials of the two roads next week to discuss the matter. It is believed A W Smith member for Lillovet may be sidelined by health, affecting speakership prospects. the note indicates a libel peading for.
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Victoria
Victoria Board of Trade
A. W. Smith
Lillovet
Booth
St Thomas Mountain Mining Progress Near Cascade
Gladstone reports lively activity at St Thomas mountain with railway to the mines nearing completion. Cascade tunneling advances 800 feet and upraise work nears completion to expose 106 feet of stoping ground. Ore bins, shores and buildings planned for shipment readiness after snow permits road use. Rossland Bonanza resumed work as Bonanza No 2 shaft reaches 80 feet. ledge 2.5 to 3 feet wide. a bond recently taken by an eastern syndicate.
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Gladstone
Steve J. Braille
St. Thomas Mountain
Columbia & Western Railway
Enstern Syndicate
Crow's Nest Coal Lands Set Aside Land Deal
Government to meet with Crow's Nest Pass Coal company and the C P R to arrange the selection of 50 000 acres of coal lands for public interests. A government expert report on the coal area will guide land selections of good average quality.
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Crow’s Nest Pass
Andrade's Evil Purposes Sailed for Curaçao with Family
Gen Ignacio Andrade former Venezuelan president sailed from San Juan for Curaçao with his family. He would not admit plans to head any expedition against Venezuela but said he intended to menace President Castro as much as possible.
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San Juan
Ignacio Andrade
Venezuela
Curacoa
Castro
Wrong Party Punished Sentences In Victorian Contingent
London war office released three members of the 5th Victorian contingent who had been sentenced to twelve years in prison for resenting Brig Gen Beaton for calling his command white livered ours.
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London
War Office
Not a serious plot against shah, dispatches say
London reports from Dail Mail dispatches that the alleged conspiracy to murder the shah was not as serious as first indicated and that the shah's brothers were not implicated.
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London
Dail Mail
Professor Accepts Assistant Rectorship in Montreal
Rev Dyson Pogue of Wickliffe College accepts the assistant rectorship of St George Church in Montreal. The announcement comes from Toronto with the date October 25. Pogue is a professor of practical philosophy and joins the Montreal parish staff.
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Toronto
Dyson Pogue
Wickliffe College
St George Church
Montreal
Well Known Lawyer Dead in St Thomas
St Thomas resident Colin Ma Dougal K A, famed lawyer, collapsed and died at home this afternoon. Other notices report Massey’s condition improving in Toronto, a second crop gathering of strawberries at Oakville, and a cotton mill strike in Valleyfield with mills closed for a few days.
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St. Thomas
Colin MaDougal
K. A
Oakville
Ont
Valleyfield
Monument For McKinley Erected In Canton Ohio
L Edwin Dudley United States Consul at Vancouver BC asks American residents of the Vancouver consular district to donate toward a monument to President McKinley in Canton Ohio. Hon William B Day leads the Canton trustees with Myron H Merrick as treasurer. Donations to Merrick or sent from Dudley’s office. Each contributor receives a souvenir certificate. Dudley urges British Columbia residents to aid this noble purpose.
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President McKinley
Canton
Ohio
L. Edwin Dudley
United States
Vancouver
B C
William B. Day
Board
Myron H. Merrick
McKinley
Merrick
Dudley
British Columbia
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Andrade
M'Kinley
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