Water Tank Collapse Kill 32 at Montreal Herald Building
A massive water tank on the roof of the Herald Building in Montreal collapsed, plunging 32 employees to death as a fire broke out. Rescue attempts were hampered by flames and debris, with bodies badly burned and identification difficult. The disaster prompted safety measures to prevent future overhead tank collapses.
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Montreal
Herald
Nile
St. James Street
Victoria Park
McGill Street
Imperial Bank
Herald Company
Canada
Montreal Witness
Board of Control
Lord Kitchener Resigns Mediterranean Command
London reports that Lord Kitchener has resigned the command of the Mediterranean division, after returning from Australia via America. Haldane announced the move in Parliament noting Kitchener did not wish to head the Mediterranean forces.
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London
Iord Kitchener
Mediterranean
Australia
America
Mediterranan
Egypt
Haldane
House of Commone
Kitchener
House of Lorda
Lord Lucas
Lord Kitchener
S Much Bey
Wheat crop report shows spring wheat yield at 924
Government crop report indicates spring wheat at 924 per acre with 19 7420 acres, implying about 331 000 bushels. Total spring and winter wheat output is estimated near 738 million bushels.
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Chicago
FASTER THAN RAILWAY TRAIN
New York aviator Charles K. Hamilton flew a round trip from New York to Philadelphia and back in a biplane to win a 10000 prize from the New York Times and the Philadelphia Public Ledger. He left Governors Island at 7 35 a m and arrived in Philadelphia at 9 26, then took off again at 11 30 reaching Amboy New Jersey at 12 54 with engine trouble before repairing and returning to Governors Island at 6 20. The outbound took 1 hour 51 minutes and the return 1 hour 36 minutes, for an estimated average speed of 54.96 mph over 86 miles.
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New York
Charles K. Hamilton
Philadelphia
New York Times
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Governor’s Island
Pennsylvania
Amboy N.J
Governor's Island
Jumped from High Bridge in Montreal Tragic Double Drowning
Albert Esnough a 45 year old builder from St Lambert and his adopted daughter Enid leaped from the Victorian bridge into the swift St Lawrence current. The bridge electrician witnessed them as they debated then rose and climbed the railing. Esnough swam briefly before drowning. Enid did not surface.
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Montreal
Albert Esnough
St. Lambert
Enid
St. Lawrence
Esnough
Pinchot Attacks Payne Aldrich Tariff at Roosevelt Club
Speaking for Roosevelt Pinchot denounces the Payne Aldrich tariff act before the Roosevelt club in St Paul. He claims the law drives up the cost of living and is viewed as a message from Roosevelt on national policy.
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Roosevelt
Washington
Cost of living rises to new high in March finds
Government statistics from the commerce and labor department show March costs of living 7.5 percent above March 1909, 10.2 percent above August 1908, and far higher than 1900 and 1897 averages. Retail prices would likely be even higher.
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Washington
United States
Commerce and Labor Department
Tees
Manitoba crops good and livestock outlook aids farmers
A Manitoba crop report notes healthy wheat and oats yields with ample moisture. Livestock shows 357,261 cattle and 236.2 horses with 32,223 sheep. 23,262 farm hands employed versus 35,388 needed. Dry spring slowed grass growth, delaying cows freshening and boosting milk prices. pasturage now excellent and creameries total 26 with 32 cheese factories.
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Winnipeg
PeTo Vinaciad
Thorughout
Funeral of Goldwin Smith in Toronto
The remains of Dr. Goldwin Smith were laid to rest beside his wife in St James cemetery after services at The Grange and the University Convocation Hall. Anglican rites were given by Rev R J Moore and a scripture lesson read by Rev W H Wallace. Prominent attendees included Toronto University board of governors, Sir H M Pellatt, Hon W L Mackenzie King, Lieut Governor Gibson, Sir James Whitney, Senator J K Kerr, President Schurman of Cornell, Sir William Meredith, Sir Charles Moss, Chancellor Burwash, Provost Macklem, John Ross Robertson, and Byron E Walker.
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Earl Grey
W. L. Mackenzie King
Dominion
Gibson
James Whitney
J. K. Kerr
Schurman
Cornell University
William Meredith
Charles Moss
Burwash
Canon Cody
Macklem
John Ross Robertson
Byron E. Walker
TQ Discuss Trade Relations
Washington reports Canada has accepted US plans to negotiate a treaty to improve trade ties. Formal talks are hoped for soon, but Finance Minister Fielding and customs chief William Patterson are in England for two months, delaying formal negotiations until autumn. Canadian and US experts will prepare data for commissioners.
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Washington
United States
Fielding
William Patterson
England
Picturesque Veteran Sir William Luard Turns Ninety
London admiral Sir William Luard, the Grand Old Man of the navy, recently celebrated his ninetieth birthday. A tall figure with a flowing white beard, he has seen the navy move from sail to steam and from Nelson’s wooden walls to steel floating forts. He has earned many testimonials for gallantry in a long distinguished career.
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London
William Luard
Sir William
Nelson
Saskatchewan Methodist Conference Brings Growth and Ordinations
The Brandon meeting of the Saskatchewan Methodist Conference highlighted growth with total membership at 15 858, up 1 639 for the year. Ministers led work at an average salary of 959 dollars, with 110 probationers averaging 368 dollars. Missions received 34 335 dollars, six young men entered final connexion as ministers and five were ordained for special purposes.
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Saskatchewan
Brandon
iInteresting
Methodist Conference
Provincial Sunday School Convention set for Winnipeg event
The Provincial Sunday School Convention meets Grace Church Winnipeg June 29 to July 1 and is billed as the largest Western Canada has seen. Dr. McElfresh and Mrs. Broner will help lead sessions with 45 provincial experts. rail fare arrangements and delegate credentials are described for attendees.
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Grace Church
Winnipeg
Canada
Murmuder
McElfresh
Broner
S‘aff
Tullar
Merenth
New York
Freticket
T. Gordon Russell
Gertrude Ave
Wir
Peg
Attead
Association Workers
A.bc
Land Sale Records Set in Francis Saskatchewan
Complete figures show a new west regional record for school lands with 237 parcels totaling 38 000 acres sold for 594 000 dollars. Average price 17.17 per acre. Local farmers led purchases while outsiders mainly bought odd pieces as high as 44 50 per quarter and 42 per half section.
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Francis
Sask
Lecal
Har dinge Named New Viceroy of India
London Rt Hon Sir Charles Hardinge is appointed vice royalty of India succeeding the Earl of Minto after 30 years in the British diplomatic service. He previously served as ambassador at St Petersburg in 1904 and as permanent under secretary of foreign affairs in 1906, with plans for a peerage and fulfillment of King Edward's wishes.
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London
Charles Hardinge
India
Earl of Minto
St. Petersboro
Hull
England
North Sea
Rerestvensky
Rus
Japan
Manchuria
Edward
Regulating the Barbers Ordinance in Waterloo Tennessee
The Waterloo city council passed a new barber shop ordinance signed by the mayor. It requires cleanliness and bans onions for barbers between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. It also forbids biting, gossip, tobacco use, and coercing neck shaves. violators face arrest and at least a $5 fine per offense.
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Waterloo
Tenn
Buffalo Shipment Arrives for National Park herds
Three more carloads of buffalo from Ravalli Montana reached the park in first-class condition. The shipment comprised 34 cows and 12 bulls. The government herd now totals about 730 with roughly 80 head still to come. A car containing eight balls was sent to the National Park 421 Banff.
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Wainwright
Ravalli Montana
Government Park
National Park
Banff
Asquith Announces Big Raise for Local Government Chief
In Parliament Mr. H A Asquith declares the Local Government Board president John Burns will have his salary raised from 2000 pounds to 5000 pounds. The announcement highlights a substantial increase in government pay.
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London
House of Commons
H. A. Asquith
Tohn Burns
Local Government Board
Compromise scheme proposed for Saskatchewan elevator issue
Regina Saskatchewan Elevator Commission receives draft compromise from F C late representing Lumsaen in the legislature. Proposals include government weighed at shipping points, storage at stations, use of economy cleaner, two year trial, and government loans for farmer elevators. Magill views Tate’s compromise as a possible remedy.
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Tate
Commission of Inquiry
Regina
Saskatchewan Elevator Commission
F. C. Late
Lumsaen
Manitoba
Tait
Magill
Heavy fines in bounty cases at Fort Frances
At the district court in session in Fort Frances Moses Finklestein of Winnipeg was fined 5500 and furrier Benjamin Levinon of Alexander Avenue Winnipeg was fined 6300 plus a day in jail or three years on non payment. The judge refused to shorten the sentence and cited the character evidence presented by a Winnipeg deputation supporting the accused.
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Fort Frances
Moses Finklestein
Winnipeg
Benjamin Levinon
Alexander Avenue
J. C. O’connor
Pet bear attack on eight year old in Phoenix
Effie Larson, daughter of Gus Larson, narrowly escaped death when a bear kept as a public square pet grabbed her neck and shoulder while she fed it. Mrs. Arthur Webster beat the animal, saving the girl until a physician treated her injuries. The bear was captured last year with a cub.
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Phoenix
Effie Larson
Gus Larson
Egan
Arthur Webster
Dominion Day Excursions From CPR Announce Fare
For Dominion Day July 1 the Canadian Pacific Railway Company sets a round trip fare one third higher. Tickets go on sale June 29 to July 1 inclusive with final return by July 4, 1910.
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Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Ticketa
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New Records
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Lord Minto
Tennessee
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