Canadian Political Strife Touches Rail Policy Debates
A fragmented report describes pressures within a Canadian political scene involving the Great North railway policy and party control. References to Sir James J. McBride, J. D. Park, and connections among Westminster, Kootenay Central, Cariboo and Pacific railways surface amid tensions over charters, funding, and northern expansion. The narrative hints at cross-border influences with American allies and regional power plays affecting plans to push freight and passenger lines toward Edmonton and the Fraser River, while cautioning about potential investigations and political maneuvering.
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BH. C
Bride
James J Hi
Mines Green
Seattle
J. D. Park
Farrel
McBride
British Columbia
Myr.o
Wreatminster& Kootenay Central
Cariboo & Pacific Rail
Ink Pacific
Conver
Grain Markets and a Fatal Farm Accident
Quotations from Coe Commission Co. show Kansas corn cool, corn gains limited, wheat near steady with poor threshing. May wheat around 6244 to 244 in Chicago quotes. In Ontario a fatality occurred when S. F. Bush fell from a horse near Westin. he was a prominent Malheur County farmer and cattleman.
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Coe Commission
B. E. Kennedy
Chicago
Liverpool
Kansas
Minneapolis
Ieee Aida
Chicago Wheat
Ontario, Or
S. F. Bush
Westin
Atockman
Malheur County
Wisconsin postmasters form new association in Milwaukee
Milwaukee September £- The formation of a four state association of Wisconsin postmasters is expected to result from a three day convention begun here today. Improvements in the postal service through the exchange of ideas are the primary purpose of the new association.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Roosevelt's Train Reaches Oyster Bay Route Stop
President Roosevelt's special train returned to Oyster Bay this morning after departing Hoboken at 7. He and staff arrived at the destination around 6 PM, marking the end of a travel leg on this voyage.
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Oyster Bay
Sept
Roosevelt
Hoboken
Dying of Typhus In Interior Famine District
A report from Port Arthur notes rising deaths from typhus in the famine district of the interior. The Sep S Aaspaieh from Pekinsaya records 10,000 cases and escalating mortality as health officials scramble to contain the outbreak.
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Port Arthur
Reaps a Harvest at Seattle Claims to Be a Manager for Marconi
In Seattle telegraph operator T. B. Bond and two confederates fleeced gamblers of nearly four thousand dollars by posing as Marconi’s coast manager for a wireless system. Bond wired his rooms and promised access to Western Union wires in three pool rooms to obtain race receipts from California and the East. He cleaned up over two thousand dollars from Seattle’s best known gamblers and courts their claims as miscreants, while Moore, the alleged organizer, remains evasive and unconcerned.
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Seattle
Sept
Robert
T. B. Bond
Frisco
Western Union
California
Marconi
Moore
Washington
Seven Indictments In Post Office Case
Washington Sept. noon the grand jury returned seven indictments in post office cases. By request of Attorney Beach the names will be withheld temporarily to allow time to prepare arrest warrants. This action is taken by publication in prior cases. Leopold Stern of Baltimore remains at large.
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Washington, Sept
Atlorney Beach
Leopold Starn
Baltimore
Sleeping on the Ground in Halle Test of War Motors
The report notes soldiers slept on the ground wrapped in blankets in Halle as troops rest while today a test of motors for war purposes is underway. The fragmentary text references sleeping arrangements and a motor test connected to wartime efforts.
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Halle
Sept
Riots and War Rumors Rock Beirut and Constantinople
Turmoil spreads from Beirut with clashes between Muslims and Christians. Reports note killings and injuries, American consular actions, and threats of Marines landing. In Europe tensions rise as Turkey prepares for possible war with Bulgaria and Austria-Hungary.
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London
Constantinople
Austria
Rodsin
Berlin
Turkey
Bulgaria
Sofia
Russia
Consular Appointments Favor In-Service Experience
Washington September eight consular nominations favor officials already in service. John Riddle moves from St. Petersburg to consulgeneral in place of the deceased John Long. Spencer Eddy becomes first secretary at St. Petersburg. Peter Jay becomes first secretary at Constantinople. Algenes Smith named second secretary at Constantinople.
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Washington
John Riddle
Minnesota
St. Petersburg
John Long
Spencer Eddy
Constantinople
St. Petersbuurg
Peter Jay
Algenes Smith
Reliance Stowed Away for Winter at Newport Yard
The Reliance was hauled out of the water at Newport and placed on ways for the winter. It is unlikely she will be afloat again until used as a trial horse for another defender.
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Newport
Sept
Reliance
Explosion in Monte Cristo Mine Kills Three in Everett
An unknown powder explosion in the Pride mine at Monte Cristo last evening killed Frank Koushon Joe Halonine and Morris Vand and badly injured A Nyman Joe Polish and Orville Kimball. The 9 year old son of a shift foreman was nearby when the blast shattered a door and hurled him across the shop. The injured were taken to Everett for treatment.
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Everett
Wash
Pride
Monte Cristo
Frank Koushon
Joe Halonine
Morris Vand
A. Nyman
Joe Polish
Orville Kimball
Fugitive Stern Located in Toronto Extradition Planned
Leopold Stern, indicted for post office frauds in furnishing carrier bags, was located at Toronto. Washington expects extradition. post office department received a report in the afternoon. Background notes include various regional incidents and government appointments.
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Canada
Washington
Woerd
Post Office Department
Leopold Stern
Toronto
Amusements Of Labor Day Ballot And Awards
Amusements of Labor Day opened with strong winds delaying a balloon ascent yet the program proceeded. Reports list winners in events such as Hyard dash Ted Brown and Potato race Tracy Bean, outlines tug of war won by Federation of Labor, and dances in Armory hall and Music Hall with Kirkman’s Orchestra. The day ended with praise for management and a well attended celebration.
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iMhyard Dash
Ted Brown
Ed Dupuis
Tracy Bean
Thvat
Neely Dupuis
Will Hessian
Robert Croulp
Prines
Tug of War
Federation of Labor
Painters and Blackens
Woolsorters
Clerks
Price
al Robinson
Carden
Wenond
Prine
Federation of Labor Boys
Armory Hall
Walla Walla
Kirkman
Music Hall
Tax Adjustment in County Court Hearing Contested By Railroad Firm
In a county court tax dispute the Kk. & N. Company faces planned hearings with the board of equalization, as the company contends overassessment on its property. The matter hinges on legal procedure, with potential political repercussions as parties seek to influence the process and court timing, including possible adjournments and hearings around September 23. The railroad asserts a lower value on some parcels and challenges the board’s role in setting taxes, while local party lines loom over the outcome. The Lake steamer Lauthe arrived at Sandusky with passengers aboard.
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Kk. & N. Company
Lave Ihon
Supreme Cour
Board of Equallation
Coma
Morrow
ORL & SN
Pudtens
Ie Paneon
Polelin
Wis
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