Fire Swept Large Area North of Dauphin
A massive forest fire raged for miles north of Dauphin Manitoba burning millions of feet of timber across Riding, Duck and Porcupine mountains. Six bridges burned on the Dauphin Prince Albert line while fire fighters, aided by rain, saved Big River and ongoing rail traffic resumed.
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Dauphin
Man
Riding
Duck and Porcupine Mountains
McLeod
Riding Moundaine
J Goo
Davis
C.N.R
Bowsman
Barrows Junction
Dauphin-Prince Albert
Prince Albert
Sask
Big River Lumber Company
Wagner
Rolls
Mackenzie
Odeo River
Big River
Timper
Riding Mountain
Ochre River
Mafeking
Birch River
Young Desperado Shot in Saskatoon Lumber Yard Incident
James Johnstone, a 14 year old one armed boy, commanded Archibald McMillan to halt in the Saskatoon Lumber yard. McMillan was shot in the body and taken to hospital in critical condition. The boy was captured by police and another man was threatened during the arrest. The shooting occurred as McMillan rode on a wagon seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatoon
Sask
James Johnstone
Archibald McMillan
Saskatoon Lumber Company
Jesse James
Lenyck
McMillan
Montreal Dry Dock Contract Awarded to Vickers, Sons & Maxim
Montreal officials announce the dry dock contract has been let to Vickers, Sons and Maxim. The federal subsidy will be 3 percent on a capital of 3,001,900 for 38 years. The dock will lift 25,000 tons and serve ships visiting Montreal for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Que
L. P. Brodeur
Messrs. Vickers, Sons & Maxim
Great Forest Fire Devastates Millera Patis Area
One of the most destructive forest fires in the region destroyed 75 million dollars in property and timber across five square miles. It threatened Wendell village and was checked after four houses and several barns burned.
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Millera Patis
Mass
Wendell
Ottawa forest reserve bill clears committee stage in six hours
The house of commons spent over six hours passing Frank Oliver's forest reserves and parks bill that would create a vast eastern Rocky Mountain reserve. Opponents warned of excessive ministerial power while Oliver argued powers remain similar inside and outside the reserve. Additional estimates totaled 217000 for coronation expenses and police contingent, with 155000 for estimates and 30000 for NWMP contingent costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
House of Commons
Frank Oliver
Rocky Mountains
Goodeve
Oliver
W. 5
Fielding
New Townsites Sold Along Regina Colony CPR Line
In Saskation Sask there was strong turnout for the sale of lots in five new townsites along the Regina Coloney branch of the CPR. Auctioneer T C Norris oversaw the sale totaling about 25000 dollars. Imperial drew brisk bidding with prices from 75 to 600 dollars. Imperial alone brought around 15000 dollars. Simpson property showed the most demand among the others Liberty Stalwart Amazon Simpson and Imperial were the towns offered.
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Saskation
Sask
Regina-Colonay
C.P.R
T.C. Norris
Imperial
Liberty
Stalwart
Last Mountain Lake
Rideau Hall Improvements Planned Ahead of Duke Arrival
Ottawa Ont. plans for a 50000 dollar project at Rideau Hall including removing the chapel and outbuildings, building two cottages a garage and some decoration. Mr Pugsley says the timing aims to finish before the Duke of Connaught arrives despite government debate on necessity and possible site acquisition for a new building later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rideau Hall
Ottawa
Ont
Pugsley
Duke of Connaught
Terrific North Dakota storm devastates Fargo area
A cyclone like wind storm hit Fargo North Dakota causing the destruction of a dozen houses and barns and widespread damage. Windows shattered and utilities disrupted as residents sought shelter in cellars after the sky darkened and electric lights failed. One prominent farmer was seriously hurt in the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
Fargo
N. D
Rerts
Marion
Eaton says Calgary store plan is nonsense
Toronto business leader R Y Eaton, vice president of the T Eaton Co Ltd, rejects reports the firm will build a Calgary store. He is emphatic that no Calgary project is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Ont
R. Y. Eaton
T. Eaton Co., Ltd
Calgary
Mr. Eaton
Officers Duel Ends in Fatal Forest Fight Near Berlin
Berlin reports a duel between officers in a forest near Berlin. Baron Oswald Von Richthofen, son of the late foreign affairs secretary, killed retired officer Wilhelm Goffren after a quarrel over money matters.
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Berlin
Baron Oswald von Richthofen
Foreign Affairs
Wilhelm Goffren
Miners Die In Fatal Shootout Over Shoes
In Fayette County two coal miners, John Warner and Wash Pennington, used shotguns in a fatal dispute over a pair of shoes. The incident ended with both men dead, marking a violent conclusion to a local controversy.
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Charlestown
D.C
John Warner
Wash Pennington
Fayette County
Fatal Thunderstorms Kill Eight in Germany and Gas Well Fire
Thunderstorms across Germany caused eight deaths from lightning and sparked a gas well near Hamburg that has been difficult to cap. Storms swept many regions, prompting emergency responses.
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Berlin
Germany
Hamburg
Victory seals Madero’s provisional rule at Juarez
Ciudad Juarez falls after fierce fighting as Francisco Madero Jr. and staff take control. General Navarro captured with hundreds of federal troops. insurgents gain ammunition and prestige while the government forms a cabinet and plans to pursue peace talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ciudad Suarez
Mexico
Francisco I. Madero, Jr
Juan Navarro
Juarez
Francisco Madero Jr
Carranza
Mexico Northwestern
Madero
Custom House
Plow Gang Surrounded by Prairie Fire on High River Ranch
A steam plow crew hired by J. B. Chaffin faced a sudden prairie fire at the High River Wheat and Cattie company ranch. Plowman A. Hankin suffered ear burns, fireman McCrea inhaled flames and fainted, but all injured are expected to recover. Chaffin drove the outfit through the blaze as his camp and gear burned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High River
Alta
High River Wheat and Cattie Company
J. B. Chaffin
Chaffin
A. Hankin
McCrea
Officers Resign at Nelson Militia Regt
Dissatisfaction within the 102nd regiment peaked as every Nelson company officer resigned. Expectation grew that other officers would resign and the regiment might be disbanded. The source cites missed pay for drills in 1910 and 1911 and other complaints.
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Nelson
D.C
102Nd
Militia Department
Trainmen Wage Increase Reported Across North America
Harrisburg report to the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen states wages for trainmen in the United States and Canada rose by 37 million dollars in a year. The figure marks the first disclosure of the 1916 wage-boost movement, spanning every region of the country.
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Harrisburg
United States
Canada
Saskatoon Growth Forecast for 1911 and Beyond
A Saskatoon report predicts rapid city growth with 1911 figures doubling those a year ago and assessments rising from ten million to about twelve million, excluding expansion from new city limits which will add millions more.
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Saskatoon
Sesk
Sask
Jury announces Earl Grey trophy winners in Winnipeg
Ottawa official releases results of the Earl Grey musical and dramatic trophy contests held in Winnipeg. Edmonton Amateur Dramatic Club wins dramatic trophy for The Tyranny of Tears. Winnipeg Amateur Opera Company wins musical trophy for The Chimes of Normandy. Major individual honors go to Miss Ruby Michie of London Ontario for Lady Huntworth's Experiment, and A E Nash of Edmonton for The Tyranny of Tears. Honorary mentions list several clubs and actresses from across Canada.
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Ottawa
Ont
F. C
Normandy
Margaret Anglin
Ruby Michie
London
Lady Huntworth
E. Dodson
A E. Nash
Edmonton
Mr. Parbury
London Dramatic Club
Ottawa Players
David Garrick
Margaret Eaton
Toronto
Trollers Dramatic Club
Winnipeg
Edna Landers
Serpolette
A. B. Watt
Dora Maver
Kitson
New York to Denver Telephones Reach Across Distance
New York reporters in a downtown skyscraper converse with colleagues in Denver while Omaha and Chicago join the cross country call. A Phantom four wire system relays twenty two voices over the same lines as sixteen telegraph operators manage the New York Chicago ends. The upgrade cost $100000 and required four months of work on 87000 poles. San Francisco is the next target.
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New York
Denver
Manhattan
Colorado
Omaha
Chicago
New York-Chicago
San Francisco
J. J. Carty
American Telegraph Company
Five Thousand Starving in Labrador Coast
Information from Battle Harbor Labrador reports that 5,000 residents on the Labrador coast are starving after months of food shortages. Relief vessels failed to reach them due to ice with earlier attempts damaged, and last season’s poor catch left natives dependent on missionaries as spring opens and ice breaks up.
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St. Johns
Battle Harbor
Labrador
Big Catch of Seals in Newfoundland Fleet Report
In St Johns Newfoundland a fleet of eight sealing vessels closed the season with 305000 seals valued at 455000 dollars. The prior year reported 333000 seals valued at 612000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johns
Nld
Newfoundland
Winnipeg Market Review Prices for Livestock and Provisions
Grain and dairy prices listed for home and abroad. Live stock values include beef cattle calves and hogs with ranges from 4.75 to 6.00 for cattle and 4.00 to 6.50 for calves. Dairy butter eggs and poultry prices shown, plus dressed meats and sausage. Fertile loaf flour roll oats and coarse feed rates, with Winnipeg hay and timothy by lots and track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Royal Household
Timothy
Borden Announces Western Tour Dates
Conservative leader R L Borden plans a western tour starting June 17 from Ottawa with first stop in Winnipeg on June 19. He will visit Regina Calgary Edmonton Red Deer ending at Portage la Prairie July 7 with a special train and scheduled speaking stops. Andrew Broder MP will be among the speakers.
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Ottawa
Ont
R. L. Borden
Winnipeg
Regina
Calgary
Edmonton
Red Deer
Andrew Broder
M.P
Dundas
Newspapers Win Out Regina Council Opens Doors to Press
The four month deadlock between Regina city council and three daily newspapers ended last week as committee room doors opened to press representatives restoring full publicity. The press had boycotted council news after being barred from meetings.
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Regina
Sask
Cit Council
Canadian militia notes on Mexican border maneuvers
Major George Paley, director of military operations, is dispatched to the United States Camp on the Mexican border to observe operations for Canada. He is loaned to Canada by the Imperial War Office under the exchange of officers for education.
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Ottawa
Geo. Paley
Milotia
United > .Y
Canadian Militia Department
Paley
Canada
Imperial War Office
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Amazon
Simpson and
Eatons
High River Ranch
Earl Grey
the Market Review
Tres
Seeetes
Liverpool
Ak Aa
Borden
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