Canadian Northern finances explained by Sir William Mackenzie
Sir William Mackenzie issues a statement on the Canadian Northern Railway system and its relation to public assistance He argues subsidies and bond guarantees were mischaracterized and presents figures on construction miles cash subsidies land grants and governance He contends neither he nor Donald Mann used CN funding for personal gain and defends the overall economic impact of the railway system
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Sir William Mackenzie
Canadian Northern Railway
C.N.R
Canada
C.N. R
Canadian Northern Railway Company
Dominion
Canadian Northern Railway System
Mackenzie, Mann
Lake Manitoba Railway and Canal Company
Winnipeg and Hudson's Bay Railway Co
Manitoba and Southeastern Railway Co
Manitoba
Northwest Territories
Winnipeg and
Hudson’s Bay Railway Company
New York
London
Paris
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United States
England
Mackenzie
Western
William Mackenzie
Donald Mann
Will Murphy Be Ousted From Organized Baseball
John Tener and August Herrmann must decide if Charles W. Murphy will remain as president of the Chicago National League Club in organized baseball. Murphy vows not to be driven out and says he will oppose impeachment, risking a split that could aid the Federal League after Johnny Evers was dismissed as Chicago manager.
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John Tener
National League
August Herrmann
Cincinnati Baseball Club
National Baseball Commission
Charles W. Murphy
Chicago
Murphy
Horace Fogel
Tener
Herrmann
Johnny Evers
Chicago National Baseball Club
City Considers Bond Offer Amid Council Meeting
A new bid arrived for a portion of the city bonds. The proposal offered 87 for 20 year bonds totaling 385000 dollars. The council reportedly refused to consider the offer and the mayor, currently south, has been advised.
Ulster exclusion not agreeable in Home Rule talks
London reports that Ulster exclusion proposals are dead with unified opposition from Irish Unionists and Nationalists. Irish Times and Dublin Daily Express deem exclusion impossible, while Nationalists call it defeat except for a limited term. Liberal split potential looms as Liberals face pressure over Asquith's handling. Unionists threaten renewed violence in the House of Commons.
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London
Ulster
Ireland
Irish Times
Dublin Daily Express
National
Liberal Party
Asquith
Veterans recall Paardeburg Day in Knights of Pythias Hall
South Africa veterans living in the city gathered at Knights of Pythias Hall last evening to recall the Paardeburg campaign with pride while Canadians were praised for their valor. A Japanese man long ill at the North Pacific Cannery died yesterday and was brought home for interment.
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Paardeburg
South Africa
Knights of Pythias
North Pacific
Prince Albert Arrives At Port After Quick Vancouver Passage
The Grand Trunk Pacific steamer Prince Albert reached port shortly after noon yesterday with a large number of passengers following a rapid passage from Vancouver.
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Prince Albert
Grand Trunk Pacific
Vancouver
Ireland Defeats Scotland In Rugby Match
Dublin February 28. Ireland won the rugby match here today with a 6 to 0 victory over Scotland. The result reflects a tight game with Ireland scoring a try and conversion in the second half to secure the win.
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Dublin
Ireland
Scotland
Col Thompson Visit Not Expected by City Council
The city council sees no immediate need for Col Thompson to report on the hydro electric proposition. The expert’s services are available if needed, but his visit is not anticipated at this time.
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Col. Thompson
February customs show rise for Prince Rupert port
Customs returns at the port climb with February figures $9 154 26, up from last year. The gain over February 1914 reaches $3 886 01, signaling growing trade and prospecting activity. Port Edward docks extend to 16 960 feet as plans for 1916 surge.
Official Deep In Politics Accused Of Campaign Fund Deviation
Ottawa February 28 The suspension of the Trent Valley Canal superintendent and nine other staff over grave administration irregularities at Peterboro causes a public uproar in Pouy Bay. Several thousand dollars unaccounted for, allegedly diverted to the Liberal campaign fund in 1911. Entries show the steamer Bessie Butler used for canal joy rides charged to the government.
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Ottawa
Trent Valley Canal
Peterboro
Pouy Bay
Bessie Butler
Wilfrid Laurier
Annual church service by Skeena Lodge No 45 Knights of Pythias
Skeena Lodge No 45 Knights of Pythias will hold the annual church service Sunday evening at 7 20. All members are asked to meet in their hall at 6 30 and proceed in a body to the Anglican Church.
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Skeena Lodge
Knights of jPythias
Order
SIR GEORGE ROSS IS SINKING
Toronto February 28 Sir George Ross former Premier of Ontario is in a very low condition. Doctors say recovery cannot be expected and death may occur at any moment. A bulletin from Dr Goldie chief physician states he could not live more than one or two days.
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Toronto
George Ross
Ontario
Goldie
Statesman
Two Lives Lost in Santa Monica Grand Prix
In Santa Monica on February 28 two drivers died during the Grand Prix. Paul Frederick Seigel was killed when his car struck the curb on Los Angeles Street. J. B. Marquis, leading at eighty miles per hour, lost control at a turn, the car overturned and crushed him. the machine suffered only minor damage. This marked the first serious accident on the Santa Monica course.
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Santa Monica
Paul Frederick Seigel
Los Angeles
J. B. Marquis
Prince Rupert Millwright John Carthew Died at 56
John Carthew, a longtime Prince Rupert resident and expert millwright turned boat builder, died at Prince Rupert General Hospital at age 56 after a brief illness from blood poisoning following a finger injury. He helped build canneries in earlier industry days and had connections in Virginia and Comox, with brothers in Comox and Vancouver Island. Funeral notices follow.
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Prince Rupert General Hospital
John Carthew
Prince Rupert
Ibne
Waus
Vintarin
Comox Landing
Vancouver
Ialand
Ab Counterond
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