Runnion's Escape and Necia's River Rescue
Necia and Poleon aid the injured Run Blom’s ally Runnion after a clash, guiding him to shore and flagging for help. Father Barnum, Doret, and the steamer crew search the woods while Gale and Burrell learn Necia is taken upriver and hope a suitable craft arrives to retrieve them.
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Pop
Poleon
Necia
Runnion
Father Barnum
Pricon
Doret
Necta
Yukon
Rale
Coret
Rannion
Jobo
Auestion
Jannion
Lee
John
Burrell
Stark
Gale
A Maori Heroine Huria Matenga Grace Darling of New Zealand
Huria Matenga, a Maori girl described as the Grace Darling of New Zealand, died heroically in 1863 during the brig Delaware disaster near Wapapuka. She swam through reef and breakers to reach the ship, helped by a thrown lead line and Maori men, saving lives before perishing.
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Huria Matenga
South Seas
Grace Darling
New Zealand
Huria
Delaware
Wapapuaka
Stork Wins Taxi Race to Toronto Hospital
In Toronto during the early hours Mister Stork beat taxi No. 2 led by Gilbert Bishop from Scollard Street to the General Hospital. Baby Head, born to Charles Head and Mrs Head, arrived just as the Stork crossed the hospital doors. Both mother and child, eight pounds, are reportedly doing well.
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Mister Stork
Toronto
Bishop
Scollard Street
General Hospital
Baby Head
Charles Head
Litttle
Peripatetic hotel moves to Wainwright after Denwood plan fails
A hotel builder originally raised at Denwood three miles east anticipated Denwood as the Grand Trunk Pacific divisional point. When Wainwright became the chosen hub, he hauled the hotel 32 miles to Main Street and Second Avenue, persevering amid the setback.
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Wainwright
Grand Trunk Pacific
Denwood
Real Western
Gateway
Bread Basket
Main Street
Second Avenue
Occupation for Women Brightens Social Life in London
The article notes a new occupation for women in London where intelligent young women coach society ladies in daily affairs and current topics. They speak with patrons during dressing routines, aiding conversation on politics art and literature to prepare for social duties and events. It predicts expansion to American markets and other cities next winter.
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London
America
Misplaced Adverb Teaches Kindness Lesson at Toronto School
Inspector Hughes visits a Toronto school and conducts a playful quiz on kindness. A young pupil recalls his father taking him to a five cent show, then blurts out that his father nearly gives him a cent each morning, ending the room in quiet amusement.
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Toronto
Inspector Hughes
Procession of Icebergs Off Newfoundland Feeds Marine Life
Newfoundland scenery shows a striking iceberg procession in spring. The Labrador Current drives the ice south to the Gulf Stream, where warmer water melts them. while the drift delays navigation and agriculture, it supplies food for cod, salmon, and whales along the coast.
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Newfoundland
Arctic
Labrador
Grand Banks
Europe
Africa
Silent Soldier Ian Hamilton Seen as World’s Best Soldier
The veteran Sir Ian Hamilton, 56, titled the Silent Soldier, served in the Afghan war of 1878, Majuba Hill, the last Boer campaign, and with the Japanese army in Manchuria during the Russo-Japanese War. He praises the Japanese soldier as the best, amid a career defined by strength and dauntless spirit.
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Ian Hamilton
Majuba Hill
Manchuria
Russia
Tommy Atkins
Sir Ian Hamilton
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