License Board Clash Over Ad journment Grants Two Licenses
At a stormy session of the license board acting as a court Mayor Stork pushed two licenses through for Corley & Burgess at the Royal Hotel and for A J Prudhomme despite Commissioner Merryfield’s protests and absence of Alderman Smith. The dispute centered on adjournment and proper procedure with Merryfield withdrawing as the mayor proceeded to grant the licenses. The legality of the proceeding is being questioned and will likely be tested.
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Corley & Burgess
Royal Hotel
A. J. Prudhomme
Ald. Smith
Stork
J. E. Merryfield
Merryfield
Ald Smith
Carss
Licensing Court
Board of Licensing Commissioners
Judicial Appointments Shake Alberta Court
Special to The Journal Ottawa Oct 18 Judge H Harvey named chief justice of Alberta succeeding A L Sifton. W G Simmons of Lethbridge to serve as puisne judge in place of Judge Harvey.
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Ottawa
H. Harvey
A. L. Sifton
Alberta
W. GC. Simmons
Lethbridge
Harvey
Crippen Murder Trial Opens in London Court
Special report from The Journal: the trial of Dr. Crippen for the murder of his wife began today in London. Miss Leneve is to be tried at the close of Crippen's hearing. The proceedings mark the start of a high profile case in British courts.
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London
Dr. Crippen
Miss Leneve
Court Adjourns Until Second Wednesday in December
A court official stated that with Mr. Merryfield gone, the session would adjourn until the second Wednesday in December. The remark closed the proceedings and set the next hearing date.
Torrential Floods Leave Cuba in Historic Valley Disaster
Cuba endures a massive flood disaster with rains hitting Matanzas Pinar del Rio and Havana. Premier Matanzasas reports probable millions in property loss and a heavy death toll as homes are destroyed and people left homeless.
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Havana
Cuba
Matanzasa
Pinar del Rio
Richest mining area in this province
E L Kinman who supervises the Silver Cup mine near Hazelton and operates the Four Mile reports a major boom next spring. He expects 80 workers to open the vein, with ore values from 7 to 600 dollars per ton and surface work already underway. Kinman says Hazelton will become the north’s great mining center as railway access expands.
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E. L. Kinman
Silver Cup
Four Mile
Hazelton
Prince George
Kinman
Pacific Whaling Firm to Be Expanded by Canadian Route
Victoria reports Col A D Davidson and Mr A D McRae acting for Canadian Northern Railway plan to acquire Pacific Whaling for 1 million dollars with final payments by December 1. A new organization with 2.5 million in capital will extend operations to shark fisheries halibut banks and cold storage with ships and refrigerated rail shipments to the prairies. The move aims to ship whale and shark products east once rail lines reach the province.
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Victoria
Pacific Whaling Company
A. D. Davidson
A. D. McRae
Canadian Northern Railway Company
Balcom
Rismuller
Mitre
Vancouver Island
Queen Charlotte Sound
Canadian Northern Pacific Railway
Prair
Canadian Northern Pacific
Doctor Kergin Settles in Port Simpson Return Home
Dr. Kergin, now living on Second Avenue, has traveled to Port Simpson to bring back household effects and begins general practice in this locality.
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Dr. Kergin
Second Avenue
Port Simpson
Proclamation Calls Parliament to Meet November 17
Ottawa dispatch notes that Saturday's Gazette publishes the proclamation summoning Parliament for business on November 17. The move sets the start date for the new session and triggers anticipated legislative activity in Ottawa.
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Ottawa
Philadelphia Americans Win World Series Opener
In Philadelphia yesterday the Philadelphia Americans defeated the Chicago Nationals in the first game of the world championship baseball series. The Phillies scored 4 runs on 7 hits with 2 errors while Chicago had 1 run on 8 hits and 1 error.
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the Journal
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Americans
Chicago Nationals
Chicago
Dutch Aviator Flies Paris to Brussels Round Trip 350 Miles
Wynemalen, with a passenger, completed a Paris to Brussels round trip totaling 350 miles in fifteen hours thirty eight minutes and 28 seconds. The feat showcases endurance and advanced flight speed for the era, highlighting aviation progress.
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Paris
Wynemalen
Brussels
Ketchel Shot Near Conway Ends Boxing Career
Springfield Mo October 18 Stan ley Ketchel champion middleweight pugilist was shot and probably fatally wounded by Hurtz an employee on the farm of R P Dickerson five miles north of Conway Mo where Ketchel has been since Tuesday for recreation Hurtz says he fired in self defense Wurtz used a target rifle.
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the Journal
Springfield
Stanley Ketchel
Hurtz
R. P. Dickerson
Conway
Ketchel
Wurtz
Government to set up first rescue station at Fernie
R F Tolmie deputy minister of mines and F H Shepherd chief inspector visit Crow's Nest to establish the first of three BC government rescue stations. Plans call for Nanaimo Cumberland and Middlesboro stations to follow with all apparatus en route. Licenses issued to Royal and Savoy. bars open. Peter Weiverg jailed six months for illegal entry. Funeral for W Black held. Ensign Johnstone of the Salvation Army conducted services.
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Nelson
R. F. Tolmie
F. H. Shepherd
Crow’s Nest
Fernie
British Columbia
Nanaimo
Cumberland
Mines Department
Middlesboro
Nicola
Coal Mines Regulation Act
W. Black
F. W. Hart
Ensign Johnstone
Salvation Army
Portugal Crisis Prompts Monarchist Campaign in Exile
News from Lisbon reports royal supporters plan a vigorous campaign to restore monarchists after King Manuel steps back for health. Britain recognizes the Portuguese republic as exiled leaders prepare to back candidates in upcoming elections.
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Manuel
Portugal
Michael of Graganza
Britain
London
Lisbon
Republic of Portugal
Royal Commission Inquiries Seen Following Vancouver Event
In Vancouver Oct 18 authorities expect Ottawa to review Chinese entry attempts as merchants. The recent inquiry is viewed as a precursor to a possible Royal Commission investigation by Dominion trade officials.
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Vancouver
Dominion Department of Trade and Commerce
Canada
Ottawa
Bombs Still Used as French Rail Strike Tension Rises
Paris reports continuing unrest as rail workers strike spreads from Portugal and Spain. Bombs are used in attacks including a failed attempt to derail a train at Versailles and a midnight blast at a freight house near the Champs Elysees. Railroads offer a minimal wage concession to ease the stalemate as leaders are arrested and 106,000 strikers remain.
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Paris
France
Portugal
Spain
M. Jaures
L'Humanite
Versailles
Rue de Barry
Champs Elysee
Pioneer printer Charles Dake found dead in Nelson hotel
Charles Dake a longtime Nelson resident and printer connected with John Houston in the Kootenays was found dead in his Savoy Hotel room with a morphine vial beside him. Despondent over changed fortunes he had come to Prince Rupert recently and no disposition of his body had been arranged. The local Typographical Union took charge as investigators noted he was last seen Saturday afternoon. Continued on Page Four.
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Charles Dake
Nelson
Savoy Hotel
Prince Rupert
Typographical Union
Genoa
Montana
Dake
the Savoy
Mr. Dake
John Houston
Kootenays
Houston
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A. Carss
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Royal House
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Victoria Company
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Amelie
Oporto
Saragossa
Count of Figueiro
Dominion Parliament
Stanley Ketchell
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Royal
Savoy
Peter Weiverg
J. C. Patterson
Big Canyon
Kitselas
C. C. Perry
Metlakkatla
South
Miss Manson
Metlahkatla
Royal Commission
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