Public Abattoir Plan Aimed at Co operation Between Province and Railways
The Manitoba live stock board recommends a union stockyard and abattoir at St Boniface with access for three railways without switching charges. A government controlled market board will oversee rates, site selection, and operations, funding from revenues, and an open competitive market to boost livestock trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St .Boniface
Winnipeg
Provincial Board of Live Stock Commissioners
St. Boniface
Public Market Board
N. R
Gore Accuses Bribe Attempt Over Indian Lands Sale
Senator Gore alleged in the senate that a $25 000 bribe, possibly rising to $50 000, was offered to drop his objections to attorney claims tied to the sale of lands of the five civilized tribes of Oklahoma. He said lawyers sought ten percent of sale revenues, potentially three to six million dollars, calling it a theft from the Indians. He did not identify the briber and tied the attempt to his Oklahoma hometown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Thomas P. Gore
Oklahoma
Senate
Five Civilized Tribes of
Gore
Zeppelin Deutschland Makes Record Passenger Flight
Dusseldorf Germany The airship Deutschland carried 32 people including 10 women the largest group in a similar craft. It flew 56 miles per hour from Dusseldorf to Essen Durmound and Berchun and back overcoming rain and headwinds. Women report no discomfort upon landing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dusseldorf
Germany
Deutchland
Essen
Durmound
Berchun
Ind
Krupp
Mrs Elizabeth Aitken Dies Suddenly at Home
Winnipeg report says Elizabeth Aitken aged M died suddenly at her residence. Coroner Inglis attributes heart disease likely aggravated by heat and notes husband Harry Aitken was away. Married about 14 years, they have three children, the youngest about two.
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Winnipeg
Elizabeth Aitken
Harry Aitken
Inglis
Johnnie French praises Calgary mounted rifles
Sir John French lauded Lieut Col J C Walker and Calgary troops after a four hour engagement. He praised their horses, men, and country as ideal for mounted rifles, calling the branch glorious and noting Canada is essentially a mounted rifle country capable of great achievement.
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Sir John French
Calgary
J. C. Walker
Thie City
Sir John
Canada
Canadian Pacific Creates General Division in Saskatchewan
The Canadian Pacific railway company forms a new general division for Saskatchewan with headquarters at Moose Jaw. Appointments include J. J. Scully as general superintendent, J. M. Cameron as superintendent, T. Martin as assistant engineer, B. Sime as assistant division engineer, A. T. Shertt as master mechanic, and R. R. Smartt as car service agent, all based in Moose Jaw or other listed locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatchewan
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Province of
Moose Jaw
J. J. Scully
J. M. Cameron
Vancouver
T. Martin
Calor
B. Sime
A. T. Shertt
Cranbrook
B. C
R. R. Smartt
Drowning Tragedy At Elm Park River Rescue Effort Fails
Winnipeg resident Abraham Bernstein a Wecksmith's helper living at 655 Dufferin avenue drowned at Elm Park on the Red river as a crowd watched. His friend Abraham Weinstein, learning to swim, jumped in and clung to Bernstein for over five minutes before help arrived. Weinstein could not save Bernstein and later recovered the body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Abraham Bernstein
Dufferin Avenue
Elm Park
Red River
Abraham Weinstein
Bernstein
Weinstein
New Flag for Queen Mother Flies Over Buckingham Palace
A special flag 24 feet by 12 feet is designed for the Queen Mother, flown over Buckingham Palace since the king's death. The flag blends the British standard on the left and the Danish on the right, marking her unique status as Dowager Queen Consort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Edward
Buckinghamace
Greatritain
Stormwide Cyclone and Hail Kill Three in South Country
A long distance report from Moose Jaw details a cyclone followed by hail that devastated several miles of countryside. Three people died and seven were seriously injured as crops were ruined. medical aid was sent to the scene immediately after the message arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moose Jaw
Oress
Prince Albert Hospital to be municipalized and expanded
Ratepayers vote 125 to 33 to take over the Victoria hospital as a municipal undertaking. The city will build a nurses home and spend about 5000 dollars on improvements including an operating room. In Kansas City bankers refuse new loans for car purchases amid rising motor vehicle spending with 32 million dollars invested last year and a possible one million more for repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Albert
Victoria Hospital
Kansas City
Missouri
Dominion Steel and Coal Achieves Wage Pact with Miners
Halifax reports the Dominion Steel and Coal company has reached an agreement with archie semions lodges and officials. Miners at the Sydney mines will receive a wage increase of 6 cents. Workers express jubilation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
Dominion Steel and Coal Compeny Ss
Archiec Semsion
Sasser
Sydney
Brisk School Land Sales Reported Across Saskatchewan Districts
Rosthern and Abernethy saw large auctions with over 500 bidders for 23 905 acres, average 19 17 per acre, top price 37 75 paid by Thos Tunnah. Henley sale moved 26 695 acres with $456 491 in proceeds, top price 56 per acre to J A Young, average 17 10, most buyers local farmers.
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Dundurn
Rosthern
Thos. Tunnah
Abernethy
Abrnethy
Henley, Sask
J. A. Young
Dundarn
Pleaded for Husband as Man Is Convicted in Canadian Theft
In Winnipeg an assize court found Alex Mazur guilty of stealing shoes and sentenced him to three years. His wife sobbed and screamed when the verdict came, clinging to him and resisting separation until policemen finally removed her. Mazur worked as a laborer for the Canadian Northern Railway freight guard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Alex. Mazur
Perdue
Recalling Jesse James Robbery At Lynn Factory
Wealthy shoe maker Thomas Lendgren and Police Sergeant Thomas H. Carroll were killed as bandits robbed near Lendgren's Lynn factory. The gang seized a satchel with four to five thousand dollars, then fled as a gun battle erupted. Two bandits were shot. a third surrendered after a long chase. All money was recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Mass
Thomas Lendgren
Thomas H. Carroll
New England
Lendgren
Carroll
Ptolemy Honored by King for Long Public Service
Winnipeg resident W. J. Ptolemy, deputy Manitoba treasurer for 27 years, receives Companion of the Imperial Service Order. The honor, limited to 42 percent colonies and conferred after 25 years of service, marks long and faithful state service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ptolemy
Winnipeg
W. J. Ptolemy
Manitoba
Imperial Service Order
Edward
Cyclone in Carlisle and Nicholas counties causes widespread damage
A water spout and cyclone struck Carlisle and Nicholas counties in Kentucky. Trees uprooted, streets clogged with debris, bridges washed away, and crops, especially wheat nearly ready for harvest, ruined. Losses are expected in the thousands across the counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
Nicholas
Nichols
American college man admits murder of wife in Italian villa
Hoboken police arrest Porter Charlton on arrival from the Mediterranean liner Princess Irene. Charlton admits killing Mary Scott Charlton at a Lake Como villa and stuffing her body in a trunk before throwing it into the lake. Captain Scott, the victim’s brother, confronted Charlton as officers restrained him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoboken
N. J
Porter Chariton
Mary Scott Castle-Charltments
California
Villa Legnazai
Lake Como
Italy
Mre. Charlton
Charltons
Charlton
Princess Irene
Mediterranean
Capt
Scott
Scott Rose
Army
Alberta Wheat Boom Seen Despite Sparse Cultivation
Alberta reports show over a thousand power plows and about twenty thousand teams at work twelve to sixteen hours daily. Only one percent of the province is cultivated, yet officials cite this as proof the Canadian west will become the world's greatest wheat district and lift Canada to first in wheat production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calgary
Althouch
Alberta
Canadian
Canada
Twenty Immigrants Deported Montreal
Immigration authorities detained twenty Corsican passengers from Liverpool for deportation to their homeland. Lack of funds was the main bar to entry with one man carrying $175 while others had similar small sums. The general undesirability of the group led to exclusion in Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Liverpool
Alde
Canada
Cows Shocked by Lightning at Settle Farm
Four cows tied to a fence were struck and knocked down by a lightning flash while being milked. Frank Settle and his wife Winnifred were also knocked over. The bolt jumped to the grass, starting a prairie fire that was quickly controlled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnifred
Alta
Frank Settle
Domestics From Britain Visit Winnipeg En Route West
One hundred thirty domestics from the British Isles passed through Winnipeg on their way to western towns. Their positions had been arranged, the group mostly healthy and young. A large portion were Scottish born, many Irish, and some English, with most having prior domestic service in the old country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Winnipeg
Tilea
Old Country
Arctic Lands Titles Investigations Appointed Commissioner
Hon. James Patterson former Manitoba lieutenant governor has been named commissioner to inspect titles to ownership of lands in the Arctic seas. He will report to the Privy Council of Canada on discoveries occupations and other means of acquisition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arctic Lands
Ottawa
James ©. Patterson
Manitoba
Arctic
Privy Council of Canada
Champlain Statue Unveiled in Queen's Square Ceremony
Mayor Frink unveiled a large bronze tell of Samuel de Champlain in Queen's Square to mark the anniversary of Champlain's discovery of the St John river. Local artillery fired salutes as speeches were given by Mayor Frink Hon J D Hazen the premier D A Landry representing the French people and Clarence Ward secretary of the New Brunswick Historical Society.
Western Canada Industrial Fair special railway rates
For the Western Canada Industrial Fair in Winnipeg Manitoba from July 13 to 23, 1916 the Canadian Pacific Railway will operate special rates. For full particulars on rates limits and conditions contact the nearest Canadian Pacific ticket agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Canada
Winnipeg
Man
Canadian Pacific Railway
Canadian Pacific
The Sunday School Lesson Outline and Kingdom Themes
Summary of lesson titles and golden texts for the second and third quarters, with notes on the coming year’s focus. It discusses the Kingdom of God, future Israel, and the earthly reign of Christ, citing Matthew, Luke, John, and Revelation passages and urging faithful witness and adherence to gospel truths.
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Jesus
John the Baptist
Egypt
God
Father
John
Israel
David
Babylon
Medo-Persia
Greece
Rome
Christ
Abraham
Joseph
Mary
Peterboro Creamery Proprietor Dies Sudden Death
Peter Downham proprietor of the Peterboro Creamery died suddenly while using his office phone. He was fifty years old.
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Peterboro
Peter Downham
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Manitoba Commission
BR. A. C. Manning
Stephen Benson
Neepawa
A. M. Campbell
Argyle
Zeppelin
Mrs. Aitken
Chum
Queen Mother
Prince Albert Hospital
Jesse James
Kentucky
Champlain
the Sunday School
Comprehensive Quarterly Review
D. M. Stearns
Egden
Johnn
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