Canada Crop Estimate Shows Drought Hit Wheat Oats Barley
Census bulletin reports end of August field crops outlook improved. Estimated wheat oats and barley total 445 420 000 bushels, down 129 158 000 from last year with drought reducing harvested areas 22 to 31 5 percent in western provinces.
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Canada
Ottawa
Bulletin of the Census and Statistics Office
British Columbia
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Dominion
Minor Heir Breaks Record at Indiana Track
Minor Heir paced a new world's record and Indianapolis track record in a special state fair grounds race, clocking a mile in 1.59 flat. The horse lowers the world mark by one full second and bests its old Jesburg Illinois time, with a wire-to-wire split of .29% 0.59 1.29% 1.59.
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Indianapolis
Minn
Minor Heir
State Fair Grounds
Bar
Mince
Codie Boyinor
Jesburg
Ill
Choir Leader Dies in Montreal Eucharistic Parade
Denis Pequin choir master of St. James church collapsed during the procession on St. Hubert street. He died within minutes after falling while leading the choir. Dozens fainted or suffered heat prostration as the parade continued.
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Montreal
Denis Pequin
St. James Church
McGill Street
St. Hubert Street
Dorchester Street
Canada to send larger representation to King George V coronation
Canada will provide a larger contingent for the coronation of King George V than at King Edward VII’s. Australasia and South Africa may also be well represented. Colonial premiers and officials are expected to receive invitations as Canada’s growing status is noted.
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Canada
London
George V
Edward VII
Australasia
South Africa
Indictments Against Ten Officials Hit Major Packers
A federal grand jury indicts ten high officials from Swift Armour and Morris packers. Each firm faces three charges including combination conspiracy and illegal monopoly in the Chicago case unfolding from ongoing investigations.
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Chicago
Tll
Chicago Packers
Swift, Armour and Morris
Lady Barrister Mabel Pennery French Visits Regina
Miss Mabel Pennery French B C L member of the law firm Austin and French St John W and the only lady lawyer practicing in Canada is visiting Regina with a view possibly engaging in her profession in Saskatchewan.
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Regina
Sesk
Mabel Pennery French
B.C.L
Austin and French
St. John. W
King Gives Home in North Wales to Old Nurse
George has purchased a home in North Wales for his longtime nurse Mrs. Ann Roberts and summoned her to her homeland.
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George
North
Wales
Ann Roberts
Canadian Corps Sets Example at Balmoral
King George inspects the Queen's Own Rifles at Balmoral. Queen Mary Princess Mary and officers, including Col. Pellat and Major Rennie, are honored with Royal Victorian Order medals. The detachment receives a royal welcome and exchanges with Kitchener and Lloyd George.
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King George
Balmoral
Lennon
Wucet
UwWa Rifles
Queen Mary
Princess Mary
Col. Hire
Harry Legge
Wave Wagram
Catherine Coke
Joan Henbury-Williams
Henry Pellat
Duke of Connaught
Canada
Pellat
Queen's Own Rifles
Col. Mason
First Message Reaches Strathcona From Peace River North
The first telegram over 400 miles of northern line reached Strathcona Alberta via A L Brick of Strathcona Cartage. The message came from his brother A Brick ex MP for Peace River. The line speeds distant communication from the Peace River crossing to the twin cities in seconds.
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Strathcona
Alta
Peace River Crossing
Twin Cities
A. L. Brick
Northland
McLeod
Dominion
Lesser
Slave Lake
Peace
West Gets Championship in Thrilling Soccer Final
The western team defeated Hamilton 3 to 2 after overtime at Scarboro Beach to win the Canadian championship. The Halhursts of Calgary hold the people’s shield and Dominion titles as fans praise the high level of play and the English style under British rules.
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Calgary
Hamilton
Toronto
Halhursts
Calaary
Dominion
Westerners
Scarboro Beach
All Star Eastern
Western Ontario
Lost Two Cows in Three Days in Clandeboye
Alex McBain postmaster of Clandeboye reports losing 12 milch cows in three days. Dr McQueen from Selkirk suspects herb poisoning but cannot confirm cause. No other cattle affected. some fear malicious act. McBain seeks government veterinary investigation.
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Alex. McBain
Clandeboye
Man
McQueen
Selkirk
McBain
Murder at Ball Game Over Fifteen Cents
Walter C. Holliday was shot and killed by Joseph Wh Eins during a baseball game between the Thompsonville and Galatia teams in Galatia Illinois. Holliday, acting as catcher, was attempting to collect 15 cents from Wigzits at the admission.
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Galatia
Ill
Walter C. Holider
Joseph Wheins
Thompsonville
Holliday
Catckener
Wigzits
Melba to Sing in Winnipeg at Walker Theatre
Mme Melba world renowned soprano will perform at the Walker theatre in Winnipeg on Wednesday evening September 28. Her Winnipeg appearance is billed as her first and only in the city with four distinguished instrumentalists joining her. Mail orders to the theatre management.
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Mme
Melba
Winnipeg
Walker Theatre
Melva
Haifax
Canada
Halifax
Melbas
Walker
Nellie Mitchell
Government House
Melbourne
Marchioness of Normandy
Victoria
Armstrong
Nellie Mitche
Charles Nesbitt Federick Armstrong
Sir Andrew Armstrong
Bart
Gallen’ Priory
King’s County
Ireland
Normanby
Convent Garden
London
Lucia di Lammermoor
Delrag Pabroine
Meurics
Rye Augustus Harris
Frag
Cribute
America
Mlle
Sassoli
Albert Ouesnel
John Lemmone
Maurice Lafarge
Mme. Melba
Rumor Claims Price Change From Five to One Fifty
A rumor circulates that a price reduction is planned from $5.00 to $1.50, though details and timing remain unconfirmed. No official statement available at this time.
Crippen murder trial hears pathologist on body parts
Professor Augustus J. Pepper testified that severed human parts found in the Hilldrop Crescent cellar show signs of surgical skill and anatomy knowledge. He could not determine the victim’s sex, a point pressed by defense counsel Arthur Newton as to the motive and identity.
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London
Crippen
Augustus J. Pepper
University of London
Hilldrop Crescent
Hawley Crippen
Arthur Newton
Clara le Neve
Professor Pepper
Pepper
Newton
Manufacturers Entertained in Winnipeg Ahead of Vancouver Meeting
About three hundred members of the Canadian Manufacturers' Association and their families spent a day in Winnipeg en route to the annual meeting in Vancouver. They arrived by special train in two sections and were greeted by local manufacturers. Luncheon at the Royal Alexandra hotel followed with city officials and visiting manufacturers, and speeches of welcome were delivered by Mayor and association and local leaders.
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Winnipeg
Canadian Manufacturers’ Association
Vancouver
Royal Alexandra Hotel
P. W. Ellis
T. W. Russell
T. R. Deacon
W. H. Rowley
Boy's Long Journey Home From England to Lesser Slave Lake
Twelve year old Frederick Tinnel traveled alone from Gloucester shire England to High Prairie Alberta to join his father. He carried a letter with instructions and just enough money for each leg of the 1250 mile trip. He arrived nearly penniless after spending his last funds on a train meal, then cashed a draft to cover the final expenses.
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England
Lesser Slave Lake
Edmonton
Alta
Federick Tinnel
Gloucestershire
High Prairie
Move to Bind Empire with Cheap Cables Carried
At a conference of journalists Robi McMillan of Sidney moved a resolution for binding the Empire with a girdle of cheap cables. Kenniker Heaton supported, arguing cables are controlled by the cable ring and should be bought out at market price by governments. The motion was carried and calls were made for conferences of European postmasters-general and then with the United States.
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London
Institute of Journalists
Robi. McMillan
Sidney
Australia
Kenniker Heaton
Postmasters-General
Europe
Premier Botha Eyes Best Defence Force for South Africa
In four speeches at Johannesburg Premier Botha claimed a best defence force could be formed in South Africa and urged British cooperation. He proposed Lord Methuen as organizer and sought another organizer, naming Lord Kitchener as a possibility.
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Johannesburg
Botha
South Africa
Lord Methuen
Isnother
Oliver
Lord Kitchener
Irrevocable Newfoundland Fisheries Award
The International Court of Arbitration award in the Newfoundland Fisheries case became final as the five day appeal period expired without Britain or the United States filing a protest. The ruling stands with no challenge filed by either side.
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the Hague
International Court of Arbitration
Great Britain
The
United States
Hudson Bay Route Report Details Pleasant Voyage Conditions
Governel General's party reports a calm voyage from Winnipeg to Norway House and through Hudson Strait. They describe St Andrew's Locks and lower Fort Garry as worthy monuments and note Labrador coast stops at Okaka and Indian Harbor. Feasibility of reviving the Hudson Bay route includes longer navigation season and possible West cattle shipments by modern steamships.
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Ottawa
R. W. Brock
Earl Grey
Winnipeg
Norway Hall
St Andrew's Locks
Fort Garry
Chucrhti' Harbor
Burwell
Atlantic
Labrador
Okaka
Indian Harbor
Grenfell
Pr Brock
Huison Bay
Hudson Bay
Hudson Straits
Bay
Straits
Canada
Louis XIV
C P R Plans Massive Improvements in Western Irrigation
The CPR annual report shows net earnings at 35.63 percent, up from 30.08. It outlines $8.5 million to develop irrigation in Alberta over three years, with total 1909 earnings $94,989,490 including $24,812,020 from passengers and $60,158,887 from freight. Freight tonnage rose to 20,551,368 while passengers totaled 11,172,891.
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West
Montreal
Alberta
Bear attack ends in mutilated girl found in bush
The eight year old daughter of a Galician farmer near Beausejour, missing for two weeks, was found dead with arms torn away after a bear attack in the St. Clement's municipality. Authorities believe she wandered from home while tending cattle and became lost in the bush.
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Winnipeg
St. Clement’s
Beausejour
May Cast Off Clerical Yoke in Spain Says Count
Count Romanos, president of the Spanish chamber of deputies, says Premier Canajelas’s policies gain daily adherents among government adversaries. He claims Swain will be freed from the fanatical clericalism that has weighed on the nation for centuries.
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Madrid
Count Romanos
Chamber of Deputies
Canajelas
Swain
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King Good To Old Nurse
Canadian Corps
Crown
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