Agricultural Bee Special to Tour Manitoba by Train
A CP railway sponsored month long Agricultural Bee Special train tour for Manitoba Agricultural College staff will begin May 30 and run through June. The car list includes lecturing cars, a cafe car, a dairy tank car, animal car, and three science focused cars for kitchen gardening, dairying, and farming with good roads. Lecturers from Festford will lead, with a $250 cash prize plus a trophy to the best farm in Manitoba.
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Manitoba
Winnipeg
Agricultural College
C.P.R
Canadian Northern
Agricultural College For Manitoba
Agricultural Society
Agricultural Special
Black
The
Whyte
Canadian Pacific Railway
Agricultu College
Canadian Pacific
Prine Black
Mating Festford
Canadian Pacific Land Commissioner
Griffin
New Senators Named by Cabinet in Ottawa
Ottawa May 3 cabinet council filled three senate vacancies. Benjamin C. Prowse former mayor of Charlottetown and brother of MP L A Prowse was named to replace the late Sir Donald Ferguson. Marcilin Wilson Montreal merchant was chosen to fill the late Sir L J Forget’s seat. Lieutenant-Governor A E Forget of Saskatchewan was appointed to the vacancy caused by Senator Roy Edmonton’s move to Canadian high commissioner in Paris.
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Ottawa
Cabinet Council
Senate
Benjamin C. Prowse
Charlottetown
L. A. Prowse
Queen's
P.E
Donald Ferguson
Marcilin Wilson
Montreal
L. J. Forget
A. E. Forget
Saskatchewan
Roy
Edmonton
Paris
Fish spillways sought for Minnesota river system
Washington officials study a plan urged by Rep. See to have Britain and Canada provide fish spillways in the River of the North and its tributaries to ensure ample fish supply for Minnesota rivers. Rep. Steenerson protested over dam construction north of the border without spillways for fish migration.
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Washington, D.C
Swage
State Department
Canada
Minnesota
Steenerson
Aviator Dies After 105 Foot Fall With German Army Unit
A German army aviator recently earning a pilot license fell from 105 feet with his aeroplane and died. He was 80 percent injured and there is no hope for recovery. The machine was smashed to pieces.
Canada Prime Minister to Attend Coronation and Conference
A meeting between Sir Wilfrid Laurier and R L Borden yields a plan for Canada's prime minister to attend the imperial conference and the King George coronation. Sir Frederick Borden and Hon L P Brodeur likely accompany, with May 13 departure from Quebec. Opposing party pledges no supply obstruction for months to support the administration during the premier's absence.
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Ottawa
Wilfrid Laurier
R. L. Borden
Frederick Borden
L. P. Brodeur
King George
Quebec
Commons
Theremier
Great Britain
Canada
Heroism near Carlyle saves two children from well
At a farm near Carlyle Saskatchewan Eveline Walker aged three fell 22 feet into five feet of water. Miss Briggs jumped into the well to secure Eveline and resecured a line when the knot loosened. Eveline was pulled out unconscious and later saved. Briggs was rescued similarly.
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Carlyle
Mise
Ile
A. C. Walker
Eveline
Mre. Walker
Mises Briggs
Mrs. Walker
Miss Briggs
Bird Man at Winnipeg Exposition Plans Wright Brothers Flights
Winnipeg officials announce a contract with the Wright brothers of Dayton to stage aeroplane flights at the 1911 exhibition. Walter Brookins, holder of many world records, will lead the Wright machine with Parmelee as a possible second aviator. The 75 horsepower 32 foot Wright aircraft will fly twice daily before the grandstand, with a cross-country Portage la Prairie prize event hoped for that summer.
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Winnipeg
Wright Bros
Dayton
Walter Brookins
Parmelee
Portage la Prairie
J. C. Eaton
Diamonds Stolen on CPR Train in Calgary
Diamonds valued at 10000 were stolen on a Canadian Pacific Railway train from Macleod to Calgary. J Fleischman a travelling jeweller awoke to find his kit and a case containing diamonds rifled from his berth during the night. No arrests yet by railway detectives.
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Calgary
Alta
CPR
Macleod
J. Fleischman
Falls Four Stories Child Survives Harsh Plunge
A three year old girl from Minneapolis Mabel North rup fell from the fourth floor of a flat at No 1 Eastman avenue and landed on a hard surface below. She was carried by janitor Frank Liss to a patrol ambulance. she was unconscious but unharmed with no broken bones or visible injuries.
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Falls
Minneapolis
Minn
Mabel Northrup
Eastman Ave
Frank Liss
Canau and Bisley Rifle Team Named By Dominion
Ottawa lists the Canadian rifle team for Bisley with 85 members chosen from multiple regiments across Canada. The roster names commanders and players including Lieut. Col. G. A. Stimson Toronto Major W W Burland Montreal Sergt James Frewborn 13th Regiment Private W J Clifford 10th RG Toronto Lieut F H Morris Bowmanville Corporal H B Roberts Toronto Major W L Ross Hamilton Lieut A J Meiklejohn Ottawa Sergt T A Carmichael Calgary Sergt Inst T S Bayles Toronto Private F Bibley Dundas Sergt H W Patterson Hamilton Lieut C D Spittal Ottawa Berg M Hall Or Major J H McLaren Hamilton Sergt G W Russell Ottawa Corp J Trainor Toronto A Martin Calgary Lieut W Morris Winnipeg Capt C Milne Vancouver Seret F H Gustave Col Seret C M Hodson Ware Alberta Seret Mortimer CA TC one Sergt R McGregor Ottawa.
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Dominion
Ottawa
Bowmanville
Dundas
J. Trainor
R.C.R
Toronto
A. Martin
105Rd Regiment
Calgary
Alberta
W. ©. Morris
18Th
M.R
Winnipeg
C. Milne
D.C.O.R
Vancouver
B. C
C. M. Hodsoh
101St Reet
Ware
Mortimer
C.A.T. C
One
R. McGregor
G.G.F.G
Pelletier Lieut Governor Dies in Quebec. Langelier Named Successor
Sir C. A Pelletier dies at Spencer Wood leaving the role to Sir Francois Langelier, appointed lieutenant governor of Quebec. Flags down, state in mourning, funeral with military honors planned. Rodolph Lemieux to represent Ottawa. Montreal reports Langelier as successor accepted by the chief justice.
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Francois Langelier
Quebec
C. A. Pelletier
Spencer Wood
Ottawa
Legislative Chamber
Rodolph Lemieux
Montreal
Francis Langelier
Superior Court of Quebec
A. P. Pelletier
Francois
Smooth Crook Escapes From Brandon Police Station
Robert Milsome known as Little Bobbie escaped from Brandon police station where held as a suspect in the Hamiota safe blowing and robbery. He sawed himself out and fled. arrested recently in Winnipeg for the same robbery. He is 37 with English birth, blue eyes, dark hair, and a bald front.
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Robert Milsome
Bobbie
Brandon
Winnipeg
Millsome
New Pacific Steamers for Canadian Pacific Oriental Route
Sir Thomas Shaughnes sy announced that two 15 000 ton steamers for the Canadian Pacific Oriental route will be contracted soon. The ships will be larger than the Atlantic Em presses and finished in eighteen months. He denied transferring the Atlantic Em presses to the Pacific service on completion.
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Montreal
Sir Thomas Shaughnessy
England
Sir Thomas
Virden Farmer Wins Empire Magazine Prize
L. G. Fraser a Virden resident for 28 years was chosen by the Empire Magazine of Gadon England in a letter contest describing a colonist's experience as eligible for a free first class trip to the coronation. W. T. Stead as arbiter selected him over 6 000 entrants. Fraser hails from Arbroath Scotland.
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Virden Farmer
Virden. Man
L. G. Fraser
Empire Magazine
Gadon
Eng
W. T. Stead
Fraser
Arbroath
Scotland
Iceland Grants Votes to Women
London reports that Iceland has passed a bill granting suffrage to women aged 25 and older. The measure extends voting rights in the island nation, marking a landmark in women's political participation.
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Iceland
London
Icelandic Warlement
Explorers Plans for Pole Face Rivalry Amid Antarctic Race
Amundsen and Scott exchange word of plans as three expeditions ply Antarctic waters. Amundsen aims for the pole via Beardmore Glacier with 116 dogs and multiple camps. Scott visits the Fram, learns Pram crew men are wintering inland, while Nawson’s Australian party also pursues the South Pole and Japanese efforts end after heavy pack ice and dog losses.
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San Francisco
Roald Amumsen
Capt
Scott
Amundsen
Harry Lund
Madeira
Whale Bay
Ross’ Sea
Capt. Scott
Fram
Prams
South Pole
Pole
Beadmore Glacier
New Zealand
Buenos Ayres
Weasel
Douglas Nawson
Sydney
Australia
Rts
Victoria Land
Seditious uprising roils Kuang Tung province in China
Rebels led by Uenum and brigand Luk of Shun tak threaten Manchu rule in western Kuang Tung. Anarchist groups march with brigandage and murder as loyal troops attempt decisive action. Despatches from Canton reveal widespread sedition among troops and fear of desertion if revolters gain the upper hand.
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Hong Kong
China
Kuangtung Province
Canton
Uenum
Japan
Luk
Shuntak
May Day Labor Parades and Strikes Across New York
Thousands joined an eight hour day machinists strike and a 1000 baker walkout as May Day events unfolded in New York. About 19,000 workers walked out while parades formed, one disrupted by a stabbing incident and a blocked parade route in Brooklyn. Union Square saw a large gathering denouncing the Los Angeles Times dynamiting case and pledging funds for defense.
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New York
Brooklyn
United States
Union Square
Los Angeles Times
Prefers Career to Money in Choice of Life
Miss R Helen Lang of Victoria BC shuns a 50000 fortune left by her uncle Harry Lane to pursue a stage career. She says she will donate the money to charity if she enters professional work, rejecting idle life for meaningful pursuit.
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New York
R. Helen Lang
Victoria
B.C
Harry Lane
Market Review Wholesale Produce Prices
The Market Review lists wholesale prices across dairy, eggs, produce, poultry, dressed meats, sausage, salves and fish. Dairy butter No 1 25c No 2 22c No 3 19c, eggs 18c, potatoes 95c per bushel, live poultry fowls 8c turkeys 17c chickens 12c ducks 12c geese 10c. Dressed poultry fowls 10-12c chickens 14-15c ducks 15-16c geese 13-16c turkeys 20-21c. Dressed meats best carcasses 10c per lb front quarters 12c dressed veal 10c hogs 12c mutton 13c lambs 15-34c. Sausage tomato 8-12c beef 8c country frozen 16-16c sheep 35c. Fish lake Winnipeg white fish 8c salmon 8.5c halibut 7-10c lake trout 8-10c pickerel 7c. Flour Royal Household Purity Five Roses Hungarian Patent about 2.80-2.95. Rolled oats 80-lb sacks 2.00, 40-lb 1.00, 20-lb per 80-lb 2.00. Feed: bran 21.50, shorts 22.50, chopped oats 26.50, oats and barley 26.00, barley 25.50, feed oats per bushel 37c. Hay Winnipeg No 1 12, No 2 11, No 3 10. Timothy No 1 17, No 2 16.
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Lake Winnipeg
Royal Household
Winnipeg
Timothy
Bangor’s Disastrous Fire Leaves City in Ashes
Bangor Maine faces a $2.5 to $3 million loss as a massive blaze destroys about 285 homes and 100 businesses. Insurance crews project roughly $1.5 million in claims. two dead, a few injured. Mayor Mullen and citizens vow recovery without outside aid. armed troops guard streets against looting.
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Bangor
Maine
Ayor Charles W. Mullen
Man Falls From Sleep Car Window Near Regina
While train No 96 left Regina six hours late passengers saw Glen Lincoln of Calgary crash through a sleeping car window onto the platform. He suffered three cuts to his legs and a bruise on his elbow after dreaming the car was on fire as the train departed Moose Jaw.
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Regina
Glen Lincoln
Calgary
Netend
Que
Moose Jaw
Lincoln
Premier Sifton to Represent Alberta at Coronation
Premier Sifton will represent the Alberta government at the coronation of King George in London. He departs Montreal on Friday May 19 accompanied by Mrs Sifton and his daughter Mrs Dennis.
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Edmonton
Alta
Sifton
Alberta
King George
London
Montreal
Dennis
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Sir Wilfrid
Borden
Canau and Bisley
Sir C. A Pelletier
Little Bobbie" Millsome
Liberty
New Pacific Steamers
New York City
Victoria Girl
the Market Review
Liverpool
Baste
Neern Sheeewee
Premier Sifton
Coronation
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