Grizzly Bear Encounter on Swan River Expedition
A July 1874 journey from Swan River to York Factory details a rough trek by MacBeth's successor and guide Black Batese. The narrator nearly shoots a large grizzly while berry hunting, misreads a bear as a white man, and narrowly escapes a deadly encounter amid bear tracks and canoe portages.
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Swan River
York Factory
Howe
Swan Lake
Grouth
Use River
MacBeth
Dack Bay
Lake Winnipegosis
York
Murdo
Winni- Pegasis
Ba'tese
Ba‘tese
Ba’tese
Bruin
Ogemases
Grey Bear
France Warns Germany Over Troop Concentration Frontier
Paris reports French ambassador Charles Laurent has notified Berlin that France is aware of a large troop buildup on the Upper Silesia frontier. Paris says it will hold Germany strictly accountable if troops move into the plebiscite area.
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France
Paris
Berlin
Charles Laurent
Upper
Siesta
Germany
Crong
King Constantine Denies Abdication Reports
Fragmentary wartime dispatch notes Greek King Constantine reportedly refuses to abdicate as rumors circulate. The incomplete text gives no verifiable facts or dates but indicates official denial of any abdication claim.
Control Withdrawn Over Explosives Manufacturing
Washington reports the withdrawal of supervision over the manufacture and sale of explosives in the United States following Congress repeal of war era laws. The Bureau of Mines issued a statement warning that the change makes it easier for anarchists safeblowers and others to obtain explosives for legal purposes.
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Washington
United States
Congress of War
The
Bureau of Mines Coe
Opium Raid in Winnipeg Uncovers Hidden Stock
Officials raid a Chinese laundry in Winnipeg and seize ten boxes of opium valued at about $1,000 hidden on the premises. The discovery followed an official suspicion and led to an investigation into illicit drug activity.
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Winnipeg
Topiarm
Manitoba Doctors Suspended Over Alcohol Prescription Issues
Winnipeg reports the suspension of 19 physicians by Manitoba’s College of Physicians and Surgeons after an inquiry by a council committee. The inquiry found widespread issuance of liquor prescriptions, with some doctors issuing 300 or more prescriptions in a single month. additional cases remain to be reported. R. W. Craig KC serves as the council solicitor.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Council of the College of Physicians
R. W. Craig, KC
Germany Seeks League Mediation Over Occupation Penalties
Berlin protests to the League of Nations against Allied penalties arguing only specified treaty provisions justify any action. Berlin asserts no new occupations beyond Rhine bridgeheads and West Bank. claims economic sanctions violate renunciations by Britain Italy and Belgium and calls for mediation to halt Allied forcible measures.
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Berlin
League of Nations
Rhine
Bonar Law Resigns From Cabinet and Leadership
Andrew Bonar Law resigns from the cabinet citing health risks and retires from government leadership in the House of Commons. The Prime Minister Lloyd George announced the decision, noting a warning from physicians of potential complete breakdown. Law, born 1853 in New Brunswick, had served as finance minister and as leader in the Commons since 1916.
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Til-bearth
Bonar Law
House of Commons
House of Common
Lloyd George
Bonard Law
Andrew Bonar ‘Law
Mr. Lloyd George
Nevada Senate Approves Gas Chamber Death Penalty Measure
The Nevada Senate passed a bill to use lethal gas for the death penalty and to construct a special gas chamber at the prison for administration. The measure was sent to Governor Bayley for approval.
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Reno
Nevada
Senate
Bayle
Fireboats Brace for Massive Chinese Fireworks Shipment
At Boston port the British steamship Rowico berthed under special fire precautions carrying about 5 000 packages of Chinese fireworks. The vast import marks one of the port’s largest shipments in years and has prompted heightened safety measures.
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Boston
Masa
Rowico 1A
Hese
Agricultural Professors Pay Sparks House Debate
In Ottawa discussions on the agriculture estimates in committee, Dr Tolmie defends a proposed 180000 vote with a 10000 increase for pest enforcement. MP J A Maharg cites salary gaps between agriculture professors and other departments, noting some clerks earn more. Tolmie says translator pay reflects civil service rules and a special act.
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Ottawa
House
Tol
J. A. Maharg
Maple ‘Creek
Ieee
Tolmie
Trade Pact With Russia Aims to Resume Brit-Russian Trade
London reports a draft Moscow treaty of January sets terms for Britain and the Soviet Union to restore commercial relations. Each side agrees to cease hostile propaganda outside its borders and refrain from blockades or discrimination against others, granting foreign ships equal access to ports.
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Great Britain
Russian Socialist Soviet Republic
London
Russia
Moscow
Leonid Krassin
Asia Minor
Persia
Afghanistan
Britain
German Reparations Tax Debate Delays Import Levy
In London the House of Commons with government consent decided that the 80 percent levy on the purchase price of imported German goods will not take effect before March 31. The measure faced reading debates as part of reparations policy discussions.
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London
House of Commons
Pakeed
Fragmentary note on wages and price policy
Unclear text discusses present high wages and potential discouragement of price or wage policy. The fragment mentions statements about maintaining wages and a sabhe buildfar context, with no clear entities or outcomes.
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Tabor
Anti British St Patrick Parade Dominates New York Celebrations
Thousands of Irish residents marched up Fifth Avenue in a three hour parade watched by crowds along over seventy blocks. The display featured Sinn Fein colors and banners amid a military section, reviewed by Mayor Hylan and clergy. A banner deemed political sparked protest from Monsignor Livingstone, with officials saying it slipped into the line. Ottawa reports also cover Canada Railways deficits and management hopes for Canadian National and Grand Trunk issues.
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New York
Fifth Avenue
Central Park
Rainbow
Sinn Fei
St Patrick
Hylan
Smith
Great Britain
Stromg
Rome
Monsignor Livingstone
Hayes
France Plans New Visitor Identification Rule
France will require identification only for allied visitors staying two months or more, ending the requirement for a visa when leaving a French port for visitors who have been in the country up to two weeks.
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France
February industrial disputes exceed January but lag 1920 levels
The Labor Gazette reports February 1921 saw more time lost from strikes than January 1921 but less than February 1920. About 22 strikes occurred, affecting roughly 2,624 workers and totaling an estimated 23,547 lost working days.
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Ottawa
Labor Gazette
Dominion Income Tax Returns Ottawa Deadline
Dominion income tax returns of salaries wages and dividends paid by individuals or corporations must be in by March 31. Returns of the individual's income and of the income of corporations must be submitted by April 30.
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Ottawa
Dominion
Ottawa signals trade with Russia at own risk
The Dominion Government states that a Canadian may trade with Russia but at his own risk. A note says the trade treaty between Britain and Russia does not affect Canada's commercial relations with the Soviet Republic.
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Russia
Ottawa
Great Britain
Dominic
Revolts Rise Across Regions After Bolshevik Push
French and Turkish forces in Cilicia renew clashes while uprisings spread against the Bolshevik regime in Kuban Terek and Daghestan, according to advices received.
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Constantinople
Cilicia
Kuban
Terek
Daghestan
No Further Work on Hudson's Bay Railway This Year
The House debated delaying Hudson Bay Railway work this year. Dr Reid cited financial stringency and low revenue from 310 miles of service, arguing funds should extend western lines to the territories for relief. Campbell urged completion when conditions permit, but the motion to finish the line was defeated.
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Grand Trunk Railway
Grand Trunk
Grand Trunk Pacific
Reid
Canadian Nation Railways
Hudson's Bay Railway
Hudson Bay
J.J
Campbell Ofelson
Fixa
Crerar
Campbell
Conversadt
Fepd
Ierests
Dr. Reid
Hudson Bay Railway
Thor
Selkark
Hudson’ Bay
Ita
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Andrew Bonar Law
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Ora Railways
Railways
Bnes
Grand Trunk Rail’way
Canada
Transcontinental
Dominion Income Tax Returns
Bolsheviki
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