Rates Fight Moves Via Edmonton Trade Board Hearing
The Edmonton meeting of the Eamesot Board of Trade and Hallway Commissioners reviewed complaints about railroad rates favoring Winnipeg and against Manitoba shippers. New evidence compared Canadian Pacific, Northern, and Grand Trunk lines with Winnipeg routes, noting a two cent shift in favor of Winnipeg and Edmonton shipments. The board urged the railways to justify charges and consider mileage-based adjustments under the December 14 Regina rate case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magiteha
Alberta
Saskatceewsa
Canatian Pacific
Evidenc
Winnipez
Athabasca Landing Green
Fecor
Winnipeg
Board of Trade
Seowoll
Bonel
Fort Wiam
Edmonton
Peta
Piis
G.T.F
Drayton
Geippers
Manitoba
Corurteston
Fdmonten
Indian Reserve Grazing Lease Urged Be Opened to Farmers
Memorials sent to the Indian Department urge not renewing the current grazing lease held in McKeown and company name. They propose opening the Blood Reserve lease to all farmers under a lease system at a specified rental per acre per year, affecting Cardeion Magrath Raymond Spring Coulee and Lethbridge districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKeown
Comreny
Gordon
Erpres
Cardeion
Magrath, Raymond, Spring Coulee
Lethbridge
Whites Hamper Work Letter Harshly Attacked by Missionary Society
Mrs J B Oman president of the Toronto conference branch of the Men's Missionary Society of the Westotis church denounces alleged government and native complicity in immorality. A letter from Dr Lowsley of Norway House Manitoba claims hindrance by whites and officials opposed to missionary aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missionary Society
Toronto
J B. ‘Oman
Tho Men'’S Missionary Society
Wehotis
der. Lowsley
Norway House Am Isement
Manitoba
German minister to convene June conference on 1915 Panama Exposition
The German minister plans a June conference with industrial and commercial leaders, permanent exposition commission members, and cabinet officials to decide if Germany should participate in the Panama Pacific Exposition in San Francisco 1915. The talks will cover Germany United States trade, effects of the new tariff, Pacific trade expansion, and Germany abstention's impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertin
Interhe Bat
Espoaation Commission
Saw Francisco
Germany
United States
Pacific
Grasshopper Plague Fears Spread Across Southwest
A column of grasshoppers stretches across northeastern New Mexico and western Texas causing alarm as millions migrate southeastward. Reports describe dense swarms resembling clouds and blackening fields, with concerns for crops in Texas, western Oklahoma, and New Mexico.
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Averttio
Texas
West Teves
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Farm Plowing Event Shown On Local Acreage
Seventy five acres of land in Lethhri se Alta were plowed in a single shift using an eighty eight horsepower cream engine and a twelve plow gang. The task was carried out on the farm of J C Bass as part of a country feast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lethhri
Alta
J. C. Bass
Tendon News From Duchess Et Canneegh Summary
Fragmentary item notes tendons and duchess references, with unclear names and periods. No further readable details establish event, location, or date.
Grey Draft Treaty Talks Hint at Balkan Peace Path
The article notes that Bulgaria might conclude terms with Turkey and that major powers could focus on persuading former states to sign Sir Edward Grey’s draft treaty. British delegates urged separate signings while Greek delegates said they would refer the matter to their government for guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward
Four Ontario Senators Appointed in Ottawa Announcement
Ottawa reports the appointment of four Ontario senators. E. D. Smith and Alex McCall are named as Americans and James J. Donnelly and Mason of Toronto are long-time figures in farming, lumber, finance, and military service. Donnelly is a South Bruce representative, McCall a Simcoe lumberman, and Smith a Wentworth fruit grower. Mason leads the Home Bank of Toronto and previously served in the military, wounded at Patache and a deputy in the Northwest campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Ont
Ontario
E. D. Smith
Wentworth
Alex McCall
Morfolk
James J. Donnelly
South Brace
Olonel Jas
Suson
Toronto
The
Home Bank
Ane
Tn Igt
Alexander McCall
Simcor
Norfolk
Wetern Ontario
Fef
D- Smith
Hanes of Commons
Lieutenas
Mason
Toranto
Toranta
Cevere
Notnet
St Patache
Cocond
Trenarrmand
Treasure Hunt on Cocos Island Ends in Failure
The Melmore docked after a failed expedition to unearth a rumored 18 million dollar cache on Cocos Island. Two Englishwomen, Mrs Barry-Thi and Miss Davis, allegedly learned of the site from a dying sailor and guided a voyage funded by British capitalists. After months of digging, the party returned home as many prior expeditions had before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cocos Island
South Seas
Melmore
Cocos Taland
Barry-Thi
Davis
Melrose
Panara
Hom-Ward
Cocos ‘S Land
Servian Greek delegates near forced peace amid quarrel
Athens dispatch reports Greek delegates instructed to sign the peace draft with a separate protoct preserving Greece’s rights to discuss issues with the Powers. Servian and Bulgarian premiers to meet Athens. Servian Council of State weighing Grey ultimatum.
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London
Athens
Temeerarch
Greece
Servian Council of State
Edward Grey
Estate totals revealed for Sir Edward Clouston
The estate of Sir Edward Clouston, Bank of Montreal president, died November 25 1912 at Royal Victoria hospital Montreal. Total value $3 72,905.04, administered by Royal Trust Company. Ontario estate listed at $192,961. Legacy of $20,009 to Edna Clouson of Semmerland BC.
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Toronto
Edward Clouston
Barnet
Bank of Montreal
Royal Victoria Hospital
Montreal
Royal Trustmpany
Ontario
Laiy Chas‘or
Marjory
Edna Clousoe
Semmerland
B.C
Census to count fur seals in Pribilof Islands
The U S government plans a census of the fur seal herd in the Pribilof Islands Alaska Secretary of Commerce Heffield announced enumeration to determine number age and condition of the seals This follows international agreements that ended pelagic sealing and commits to ongoing birth and death statistics to aid conservation for posterity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seale
Washington
United States
Pribfloff Islands
Alaska
Hefield
Department of Commerce
Armoury Plans For Queen's Own Rifles Announced
Sir Henry Pellatt announced the federal government would spend a sum on an armoury for the Queen's Own Rifles. The site was valued at $54,000 and the project totals around a million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torent
Sir Henry Pellatt
Henry
Powers Push Sign Draft Treaty Amid Diplomatic Hope
Washington dispatch reports strong Greek and Servian support for signing the draft peace treaty without further changes. British Foreign Secretary Sir Edward Grey urged immediate action while noting some delegates fear delay. Turks and Telec may consent, Montenegrins unlikely to object. Delegates press for a firm decision to avert renewed war and advance preliminaries of peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Letden
Greece
Servia
Expresein
Fox Farm on Stoney Lake Reports Progress by Joe LaValley
Prince Albert Sask News notes Joe LaValley, an Indian encamped on Stoney Lake, starting a fox farm with five foxes including silvers. He plans to capture young foxes in a few weeks, keeping 12 kits under the mother on Big Island. He watches the cradle of kits daily at the lake's southern end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Albert
Joe La'Valley
Stoney Lake
Big Island
Ife
Parliament To Sit Until September If Programme Passed
The House of Commons faces a heavy agenda this week with a large programme that could keep Parliament in session until September. Home Rule Welsh disestablishment Scottish temperance finance revenue and voting Irish land purchase insurance amendment and education are among bills to pass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Fort William industrial farm praised by provincial secretary
Toonto Ont Hon W J Jensa provincial secretary extols the Fort William industrial farm noting disciplined prisoners and eager cooperation in advancing construction. He says the long working day never factors into their considerations and praises the enterprise's progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toonto
W. J. Jensa
Fort William
Steffanson Heads to Winnipeg for Manitoba Venture
Canadian explorer Steffanson in charge of the far north expedition sails from Victoria in June. He left Ottawa via Toronto and will reach Winnipeg after several days, proceeding toward the Manitoba capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
V. Steffanson
Victoria
Winnipeg
Toronto
Manitoba
Japanese Urge Calmer Tone at Diplomatic Dinner
Prominent Japanese figures including Baron Shibusawa and Erako urged calm and patient efforts to ease tensions between Japan and the United States. They acknowledged the difficult U S problem, blamed racial prejudice, and warned of global anti Japanese sentiment affecting Asia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Australia
California
Government to create parliamentary department for forestry
The Canadian government will establish a new parliamentary department linked to the forestry branch. It will study waste reduction, extending forest product life, and developing new uses for currently wasted byproducts. A. G. McIntyre will head the project, bringing chemistry and pulp industry expertise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Forestry
Canada
W J. Roche
Interior
A. G. McIntyre
Pulp and Paper Magazine
The
Paper Association
McIntyre
Acadia University
McGill University
Department of the Interior
Roche
Germany
Barges Upset in Grand Canyon on Fraser River Sprint
Two 60 ton supply barges for Fort George camps capsized in the Grand Canyon of the Fraser while negotiating the hazardous pass. Five crew per barge leapt clear and rode wreckage to calm water. High currents hinder passage but aid other river stretches.
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Tete Juane Cache
B.C
Fort George
Grand Canyon
the Fraser
Fraser River
Buckingham Palace Valued at 17.5 Million in New Assessment
A West End valuation puts Buckingham Palace and its contents at 17.5 million dollars with a single room estimated at 2.5 million dollars. The report outlines comprehensive appraisals of the residence's assets and holdings in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckingham
London
Buckingham Palace
West End
Balkan Tensions Rise Near Sofia as War Clouds Gather
Sofia reports imminent hostilities between Bulgaria and Serbia with military circles near the capital expecting an outbreak soon. Officials emphasize readiness and quick mobilization amid mounting regional strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sofia
Bulgaria
Servia
Emperor Yasushito Improves in Tokyo Doctors Report
In Tokyo physicians say Emperor Yasushito shows the most satisfactory progress and is now believed to be out of danger after a period of illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
Yasushito
Winnipeg Grain Weekly Market Report May 1
The report notes U S crop conditions, dry weather in Texas Oklahoma and Kansas affecting yields, and calls for rain to help fill and fight pests. Western weather remains uneven with rapid growth in some areas and drought in others. World shipments reach 16.864 million bushels with United States leading, while U S and Canadian visibles shift slightly. Winnipeg option market shows active trading and a bullish tilt amid mixed cash prices for wheat oats and flax futures.
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Winnipa
United States
Texas
Oklahoma
Kansas
North Western States
Canada
North Dakota
Paris
France
America
Russia
Danube
Australia
United Kingdom
Chicago
Minneapolis
Winnipeg
Fort Willam
Port Arthur
Duluth
Ortson
William
Alberta
PREMIER Sceadden Denies WA Railway Land Claims
Western Australia Premier Scadiden responds to The Argus allegations about his railway belt land purchases. He denies speculation aims and says lands were pastoral only and developed for farming, with water found and investment spent before any profit. The syndicate leased the land and cannot gain outright ownership.
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Melbourne
Scadiden
Western Australia
Argus
Mooney
Sceadden
The
Lan
Canal excavation slide halts work in Culebra Cut
A slide on the east bank of Culebra Cut after heavy rain buried yards of earth and rock and covered tracks. A locomotive was caught in the mass and station work will stop for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
Culebra Cut
Government backs Port Nelson as rail terminal in work on Hudson Bay route
Ottawa reports Rail Minister Frask Cochrane stated in the House that the government affirms Port Nelson as the northern terminal for the rail corridor to Hudson Bay. Engineers will survey Nelson in July for harbour development, rail construction aims at 185 miles to Split Iske, with completion hoped by 1920. A steamship service is under consideration with expected subsidies.
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Ottawa
Hion
Frask Cochrane
Hudson Bay
Uopon
Iske
Cochrane
H E
Stamp vending pillar boxes planned for Canadian streets
Ottawa reports a contract between the Canadian post office department and the Dominion of Canada Postage Stamp Vending company of Toronto to place circular pillar boxes on street corners. The boxes will dispense stamps and mail letters on the spot, improving accessibility for the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Canadian Post Office Department
Dominion of Canada Postage Stamp Vending Company
Toronto
Canada
Niet
Ommedia
Eerat
Women to Gain Limited Justice of the Peace Powers
London reports a woman may be invested with restricted powers of a justice of the peace in England. Miss St. Duncan, chairwoman of the West Ham board of guardians, is authorized by the lord chancellor to certify lunatics. Ex officio roles for male officials remain, as the case questions the extend of magistrate privileges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Tas Alort
England
Said St. Duncan
West Hlam
Dockrell
Black Rock Council
Sue
Misa Duncan
Boards of Guardians
Justice of the Peace
English aviators escape wreck after aeroplane fire
Salisbury witnesses a dramatic rescue as the British aviators Colovns Pizey and a passenger bail from a height of 1760 feet when a petrol tank explosion engulfs the craft. The pilot preserves control long enough to crash land near the town edge, narrowly avoiding serious injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salisbury
Engla
Pigey
Londine
Labor shortage eases as Bulgarians return to Western Canada
Thousands of Bulgarians who left for Haitian work are returning to Canada, says C. F. Horning of Toronto. The Grand Trunk Pacific is hiring more workers for British Columbia, with a group of about five hundred men slated to depart Toronto for western construction projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Canada
C. FE. Horning
Grand Trunk Railway
Grand Trunk Pacific
British Columbia
Reduce Duty on Horse Meat in Paris
The chamber voted to cut the import duty on horses intended for slaughter from $30 to $10 to ease living costs. A rebate applies on product after a certificate shows horses were killed for food. France has 809 slaughter venues with 69,900 horses consumed in 1911. Prices ranged from $40 to $60 per animal and horse meat sold for 3 1 2 cents per pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Paria
Germany’s New Dreadnought Koenig Albert Grounded at Sea
The Koenig Albert the latest German dreadnought grounded on her first voyage off Danzig after launch on April 27 1912. The ship displaced 24009 tons carries 19 12 inch guns and is valued at about 12 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Danzig
Joseph Reveals Himself and His Family in Egypt
A devotional summary recounts Joseph’s emotional reunion with Jacob and his brothers in Egypt. It notes Joseph’s gracious handling of his family during famine, the dramatic revelation of his identity, and Jacob’s eventual faith restored by the arrival of wagons and the promise of reunion. The meditation emphasizes divine providence and forgiveness guiding events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OM. Stearns
Joseph
Joah
Risa‘t
Amin
Fxlio
Immanuel
Benjamin
Joseph Iveres
Jacob
Iccon
Eerst
Fersten
Ferut
Joeep
Peartes
Wool Shippers Push for CPR Rail Facility
Wool growers near Lethbridge demand a dedicated rail track and shipping facilities on the CPR line to move up to 500 000 pounds of 1913 wool directly from pens. They threaten to shift shipments via Milk River and Great Northern routes if CPR fails to provide needed loading points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lethbridge
Zgrowere
Ani
Great Northern
CPR
Vancouver steamer voyage boosts northern BC trade route
A lone voyage of the steamer B X along the Fraser River from Tet. Juane Cache to Fort George marks a historic free time in British Columbia. The trip could raise freight to Edmonton as consignments to northern BC follow a connected water route via Ratlneld Cache and Fort Teorge, expanding boat transport eastward.
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Vancouver
B.C
British Columbia
B.X
Fraser River
Tet. Juane Cache
Fort George
Edmonton
Ratlneld St
Cache
Fort Teorge
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Oty Jan Hamilton
Leedes
Ian Hamilene
Cavada Bdeviel
Uncaaral Associa
Colin MacKennie
Tsirrecca
Besa
Edward Greys
Senators
Pasce
Allie
Commons
Steffanson
Palace
the Market Report
Thersee, Some & Co
To-av
C.W
N.W
Premiers Land Holdings
Panama Canals Bank
Siid
Read
West Am Board of Guardians
Western
the Sunday School
Bendamtin
Kota
Egypt
Judas
Jecob
Jesus
Benjam
Lou
Eph. i
John
Sigster
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