Horrific Montreal Tank Disaster Claims Dozens Dead
In Montreal the Herald building tank collapse killed 32 employees, many women and men, as fire followed. Rescue attempts failed. bodies and wreckage filled the basement with four feet of water, insurance losses topped 125000 while the building and plant suffered heavy damage.
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Montreal
Herald
Iite
St. James Street
Victoria Park
McGill Street
Pene Bank
Herald Company
Canada
Herald Hes
Board of Control
Lord Kitchener Resigns Command in the Mediterranean
Lord Kitchener refuses the Mediterranean command after returning from Australia via America. In the House of Commons Haldane states Kitchener did not wish to take the post. Lord Lucas notes anticipated benefits from his visits to Australia and Canada and supports appointing a high ranking officer for overseas duties. The government believes a distinguished officer could guide colonial inspection and military advice.
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Mediterranean
London
Kitehear
Ccommand
Australia
America
Mediterranan
Roypt
Haldane
House of Commons
Kitchener
House of Lorda
Lord Lucas
Lord Kitchener
Mediterraneen
Gentral
Aviator flies New York to Philadelphia and back for prize
Charles K. Hamilton, a frail looking flyer, completed a New York to Philadelphia round trip in an aeroplane winning a $10,000 prize from the New York Times and Philadelphia Public Ledger. He departed Governor's Island at 7 45 p m and landed Philadelphia at 9 96. He then returned, facing engine trouble near Aynboy New Jersey before repairing and finishing back at Governor's Island. Outbound time 1 57, return 1 36, average speed about 54.96 mph.
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New York
Philadelphia
Charles K. Hamilton
Philadephia
New York Times
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Governor's Island
Pennsylvania
Aynboy N.J
Descen
Montreal Builder and Adopted Daughter Die in Bridge Drowning
Albert Esnough a 45 year old builder from St. Lambert and his adopted daughter Enid died after jumping from the center of the Victoria Bridge into the swift St. Lawrence currents. The sole witness, a bridge electrician, saw them debate before Esnough climbed the railing and leaped. Esnough swam briefly. Enid did not surface.
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Montreal
Albert Esnough
St. Lambert
Enid
Victoria Bridge
St. Lawrence
Esnough
Pinchot Attacks Payne Aldrich Tariff at Roosevelt Club
Gifford Pinchot former U S chief forester spoke at the Roosevelt club in St Paul denouncing the Payne Aldrich tariff act. He portrayed his remarks as a message from Theodore Roosevelt and linked the law to high living costs.
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Roosevelt
Washington
Cost of living rises to record highs in March
Washington reports March 1910 wholesale prices show living costs up 7.5 percent from March 1909 and well above 1900 and 1897 averages. Department of Commerce and Labor data indicate wholesale quotations for necessaries increased, with retail figures likely higher.
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Washington
United States
Commerce and Labor Department
Teo
Com
Manitoba Crops Good With Strong Livestock Prospects
Manitoba reports show healthy crops with ample moisture and strong pasture. Livestock totals include 367,261 cattle 146,441 dairy cows and 32 233 sheep 176 212 pigs and 22 horses, while farm hands lag demand with 23 262 employed and 35 388 required. There is a shortage of farm labor and many cows late in freshening amid high dairy prices.
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Winnipeg
Funeral of Goldwin Smith in Toronto
The remains of Dr Goldwin Smith were laid beside his wife in St James cemetery after services at The Grange and University Convocation Hall Rev R J Moore and Rev W H Wallace led Anglican ritual and scripture. Attending were Toronto University board of governors Sir H M Pellatt Earl Grey representative Hon W L Meckenzie King Lieut Governor Gibson Sir James Whitney Senator J K Kerr President Schurmen of Cornell Canon Cody Provost Macklem John Ross Robertson Byron E Walker and other notable citizens.
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Earl Grey
W. L. Meckenzie King
Dominion
Gibson
James Whitney
J. K. Kerr
Schurmen
Cornell University
William Meredith
Charles Moss
Burwash
Canon Cody
Macklem
John Ross Robertson
Byron E. Walker
Talks Begin To Improve Canada US Trade Ties
Washington reports Canada accepts US proposal to negotiate a treaty to enhance trade relations. Formal talks hoped to start at the earliest date, but Finance Minister Fielding and Customs Minister Patterson are in England for two months, delaying negotiations until autumn. Canadian and US experts will gather data for forthcoming commissioners.
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Washington
United States
Fielding
William Patterson
England
A Picaresque Veteran of the Navy
London Admiral Sir William Luard, 90, celebrated naval career spans sail to steam. Standing tall with a white beard, he witnessed Nelson era wooden walls give way to steel floating forts. He has received many testimonials for gallantry.
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London
William iLuard
Sir William
Nelson
Saskatchewan Methodist Conference Brings Encouraging Reports
Brandon annual meeting reports growth in membership to 15 458 an increase of 1 059 for the year. ministers led work with an average salary of 959 and 110 probationers averaging 565. Missions contributions totaled 34 335. Six young men were received into final connexion as ministers and five ordained for special purposes.
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Saskatchewan
Brandon
Provincial Sunday School Convention at Grace Church Winnipeg
The Provincial Sunday School Convention meets at Grace Church Winnipeg from June 29 to July 11 and promises Western Canada’s largest event of its kind. The program features Rev Dr McElfresh and Mrs Bryner with 45 provincial experts and multiple conferences and luncheons for workers and teachers. Delegates travel at single fare rates with certificates for free return travel and broad interdenominational participation is urged.
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Grace Church
Winnipeg
Canada
McElfresh
Bryner
International
S‘aff
Mesers Tullar and
Merenth
Association Workers
A.brc
Wervers
Elem
Compromise scheme urged on inquiry into Saskatchewan elevator issues
C Tate a local legislator outlines a compromise plan to the Redivina Saskatchewan Elevator Commission. Proposals include government control of weights at shipping points a storage network for distant farmers funding for a farmers elevator and loans to farmers while testing a Manitoba style state elevator model over two years. The plan aims to ease grain losses and streamline cleaning with an economy grain cleaner.
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C. Tate
Commission of Inquiry
Saskatchewan Elevator Commission
F. G. Fate
Lumsaen
Manitoba
Tait
Prof. Magill
Tate
Land Sale Records Set in Francis Saskatchewan
Complete figures show a new land sale record with 237 parcels totaling 38 000 acres sold for 594 000 dollars. The average price was 17.17 per acre as locals outbid outsiders on most parcels including a whole section above 30 per acre and quarter sections at 44 50 and 41 25. Heavy buyers were nearby farmers familiar with the land.
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Francis
Sask
Francia
Harlinge Named Viceroy of India Succeeding Minto
Sir Harlinge appointed to the vice regal post in India succeeding Earl of Minto who has held the title since 1905. A veteran diplomat of 30 years he served as British ambassador to St Petersburg in 1904 and as permanent under-secretary of foreign affairs in 1906. The king’s wish is said to be fulfilled and a peerage is expected for the new viceroy.
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Lord Minto
London
Charles Hardinge
India
Earl of Minto
St. Petersburg
Hull
England
North Sea
Admirel Rerestvensky
Rue
Japan
Manchuria
Edward
Regulating the Barbers in Waterloo Tennessee
Waterloo voters regulate barber conduct with rules on shop cleanliness and hygiene. The ordinance bans onions during work hours, forbids touching a customer's mouth, gossip, tobacco use, or forcing neck shaving or hair singeing. Violations carry at least a five dollar fine and possible arrest.
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Tennessee
Waterloo
Tenn
Buffalo shipment to park grows as ravalli to Banff rails on
Three more carloads of buffalo arrive from Ravalli Montana in first class condition. The government park now holds about seven hundred buffalo with additional head expected. A car containing eight head was sent toward the National Park at Banff.
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Ravalli Montana
Government Park
National Park
Banff
Asquith Proposes Big Increase for Local Government Chief
In the House of Commons Mr H H Asquith announced a salary rise for Rt Hon John Burns president of the Local Government Board from 2000 pounds to 5000 pounds. The proposal marks a substantial pay upgrade for the public official and reflects wartime administration priorities.
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London
House of Commons
H. H. Asquith
John Burns
Local Government Board
Heavy Fines In Bounty Cases At Fort Frances
At the district court in Fort Frances Moses Finklestein of Winnipeg was fined 5500 and Benjamin Levinson of Winnipeg 6300 with a day in jail or three years on non payment. The judge noted the strong mercy plea but upheld the fines amid testimony from Winnipeg figures including R P Roblin and MPPs.
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Fort Frances
Moses Finklestein
Winnipeg
Mercy
Benjamin Levinson
Alexander Avenue
J. C. O'Connor
Hugged by a Pet Bear in Phoenix Attacks Girl
Effie Larson eight years old, daughter of Gus Larson, escaped death after a bear kept as a city pet mauled her neck and shoulder. The bear and cub had been in a public square. a passerby, Mrs. Arthur Webster, beat the animal with a club to free the girl. Medical staff treated injuries and she recovered from the shock.
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Phoenix
Effie Larson
Gus Larson
Egan
Arthur Webster
Dominion Day Excursions Fare Notice
For Dominion Day July 1 the Canadian Pacific Railway announces a round trip fare of one third. Tickets go on sale June 29 to July 1 inclusive with final return limit July 4 1910.
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Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Ticketa
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Chicago
Gifford Pinchot
St. Paul
Goldwin Smith
New Records
Hardinge
Buffalo
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