Canada to Participate in Proposed Peace Centenary
Ottawa hosts a gathering under Sir Edmund Walker to organize Canada's role in a peace centenary, aiming for broad Dominion representation. A committee from the United States already works with Britain. Sir Wilfrid Laurier sends regret, while panels name western subcommittees and leaders from Manitoba to British Columbia.
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Canada
Joe
Criaie
Ottawa
Edmund Walker
Intellerteat
Ehich
Conantier Abies
Great Britain
France
Fdme
Walker
Toront
W. White
H Percy
Tugh
John “MacDonald
Winnipeg
J A. M. Atkins
Sanford Evans
J. W. Dafoe
M. E Nicholl
Winnnipeg
R. L. Richardson
S&s . Chown
Sask
Qu’Appelle
F. W. Wertrain
Perry HN
Douglass
Walter H. Murray
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon
Alberta
H Harvey
Edmonton
St. Albert
Robins
Athabasca Landing
Col. Cruickshank
Doc
Calgary
Morrison Ney
Ivrne
Tory
University of Athena Edmonton
SW. Doyle
D. G. McQueen
A. Clark
British Columbia
Hoen
R. McBride
Victoria
H. Tupper
Vancouver
F C. Wade
G. H. Cowan
Mmcneil
MacKay
Clive Phillips
Woolley Rock
Gosnell
Vietoris
Canadian Army to Hold Fort Fight Training Under Canvas
Military officials estimate about 3000 men will train under canvas for the fort fight. The large camp opens June 19 and aims to include all Western Canadian military organizations with detachments from numerous towns and provinces.
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Lig
Ite
Western Canada
Wach Polots
Winnipes
Aremer
Sackatchewan
Pritish
Alan
Cost of Living in June 1912 Surges Across the U S
The June 1912 report shows living costs rising sharply with overall prices about 16 percent higher than a year earlier. Food items like meat, fish, potatoes, coffee, tea, sugar, salt, molasses, beans, and peas up 22 percent. wheat, corn, oats, barley, flour 33 percent higher. Fruits cheaper but still above 1910 levels. Leather 12 percent higher. chemicals and drugs 13 percent. textiles slightly lower.
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New York
Admiralty Lends Encounter to Australian Fleet Training
The Admiralty will lend the Encounter to the Australian squadron to train crews. The vessel will be recommissioned with specially qualified officers and a seasoned crew. The Australian government note closes by saying they will continue to aid the development of the Australian fleet by every means in their power.
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London
Admiralty
Accetealian
Warships to go to Guantanamo under division command
Rear Admiral Oster notifies the navy department that the battle ships Missouri Mississippi Minnesota and Ohio the Atlantic fleet's fourth division will proceed to Guantanamo. He does not specify departure dates. Rear Admiral Usher commands the division.
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Washington
Oster
Kars
Navy Department
Missouri
Mississippi
Minnesota
Ohio
Guuantanam
Usher
German Prince Debuts as Author With Hunting Diary
Prince Frederick William of Germany publishes Srom My Hunting Diary recounting hunting experiences in Germany and abroad. The book features photographs, some taken by the crown prince, and marks his debut as an author.
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Perlin
Frederick William
Germany
Car of Americans Arrives in Calgary for Farmland Purchase
G. C. Pearky, general agent for the Pacific in Washington, arrived with a carload of Americans at Calgary. They plan to go east to buy farm lands, seeking opportunities in the agricultural market.
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Calgary
Alta
G. C. Pearky
Washington
Cadets From British Columbia to Get Commonwealth Welcome
Ottawa-Hon Sam Hughes reports a cable from Australia’s minister of militia Mr Pierce declaring that Canadian Cadets from British Columbia visiting Australia this summer will receive a state welcome from the commonwealth government.
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Ottawa
Sam Hughes
Militia
Mr. Pierce
Australia
British Columbia
Commonwealth
Duke of Sutherland Estate Auction Sees 167 Acres Sold
The Yorkshire estate of the Duke of Sutherland was auctioned as he planned to reside on western Canada farmlands. The 167 acre property drew bids totaling 22 776 dollars.
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London
IC_AP
Yorkshire
Duke of Sutherland
Canada
Agricultural bill seeks 40000 for foreign farm machinery
The agricultural committee has submitted to the Duman a bill authorizing a 40000 appropriation to purchase British Canadian and other machinery to aid Russian agriculture and lessen dependence on American equipment.
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Russia
St. Petersburg
Agricutural Committee
Duman
British urge to acquire Wright aircraft and rail inventor memorial
A Daily Mail letter argues Britain should obtain one of the original Wright planes amid museum pieces such as George Stephenson’s locomotive at Cannock. The writer links aviation’s nineteenth century revolution to national pride and urges seizing a memorial to a great man as a symbol of progress.
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Daily Mail
South Kanengton
George Stephenson
Devine
Canada Exhibit at Milwaukee Sparks Government Dispute
The Canadian land department orders halt on funding for the Milwaukee exposition during the Wisconsin State Fair. Ottawa also directs firearms for a two mile parade of Canadian grown products and the 79th Cameron Highlanders from Winnipeg to attend. Thousands of Canadian horses from the Northwest are slated to pull giant floats.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Land Department
Wisconsin State Fair Board
Ottawa
Land Cepartment
Miwaukes
United States
79Th
Cameron Highlanders
Winnipeg
Northwest
Looking Toward the Future Calgary Phase Of Western Trade Meet
Representatives of Western boards of trade gather in Calgary during exhibit week for the major business meeting of the season. They focus on conditions and opportunities likely from the Panama Canal opening and expect the CPR to double track from Brandon to the Pacific Coast, with rails already laid to Brandon, signaling strains on railways and steamship lines to move crops via Vancouver to Liverpool.
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Calgary
Alta
Western Boards of Trade
Western Canada
Panama Canal
C.P.R
Trandon
Pacific Coast
Lake Superior
Brandon
Vancouver
Liverpool
Hudson Bay Railway Tenders Planned for 68 Mile Section
The Department of Railways will soon advertise for tenders to build the second section of the Hudson Bay Railway a 68 mile stretch from Split Lake Junction to Thicket Ports. Tenders will stay open until about late July to allow bidders to assess terrain and prepare specifications.
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Ottawa
Department of Railways
Hudson Bay
Split Lake Junction
Thicket Ports
Pelletier Set for Europe Trip This Summer
Hon L P Pelletier postmaster general to leave Canada late this month or early July for England and France. He will pursue health travel and discuss cheaper transatlantic cable rates in England and postal rate issues in France as promised in the last session.
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L. P. Pelletier
Ottawa
Canada
England
France
Pelletier
Bust of Sir Wilfrid to be Replaced at Chateau Laurier
An order has been given to sculptor Paul Chevrier to carve a new bust of Sir Wilfrid to replace the damaged statue in the rotunda at Chateau Laurier. The existing bust fell during installation and was damaged. The new bust will be completed in a few months.
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Wilfrid i Mitewa
Paul Chevrier
Sir Wilfrid
Chateau Laurier
Admiralty Proposal For Dominion Headed Fleet
Britain considers creating a great imperial fleet under a special admiralty board to oversee a dominant naval force. If headquartered in the Mediterranean, it would serve as a central base to visit dominions and foreign countries, supporting the empire’s vast trade.
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Witsoe
Canada
Admiralty
Dominions
Mediterranean
Stocking Big Ranch Sends Heavy Cattle Shipment to Cardston
North Portal Saskatchewan reports a massive cattle shipment entering Canada. A train of twenty five cars carrying 996 Texas cattle from El Paso to Joe Gordon of Lethbridge arrives for placement on the Blood Indian reserve near Cardston. This marks the first of 4,909 head planned for the ranch.
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North Portal
Sask
Eye Tome
Canada
FE Paso
Joe Gordon
Nide & Fares
Lethbridge
Blood Indian Reserve
Cardston
First British Isles families arrive in Calgary
The imperial home reunion association of Calgary welcomes the first family units from the British Isles. They join husbands and fathers awaiting their return and settlement in Calgary Alberta.
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Calgary
Alta
British Isles
Imperial Home Reunion Association of
Policy for Canadian immigration and western settlement
A report describes a coordinated push by seven governors to promote western Canadian settlement to U S farmers. It advocates publicizing land fertility and climate, collecting state statistics, and distributing booklets to attract settlers. It warns that Canada’s policy has drawn farmers and harmed western states, urging U S action.
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Seattle
United States Department of Commerce and Labor
Canada
Market Report: Grain Prices and Wheat Outlook in Western Canada
Thompson, Sons & Co. report little weekly change in wheat amid US and Canadian markets. Rain shortages hurt winter wheat in Kansas and Nebraska. heavy Texas harvests loom. Canadian export movement rises with Atlantic shipments, while Russian output drops. Winnipeg cash prices for No 1 Nor, No 2 Nor, and feed wheat edge down. futures show modest shifts. Oats and barley subdued. flax holds firm in Fort William Port Arthur delivery terms.
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Winnipeg
Kansas
Nebraska
United States
Illinois
Missouri
Snow
Inglis
Lecount
America
Texas
Alberta
N.W
Fort William
Port Arthur
Brussels erupts as elections spark nationwide rioting
Belgium faces violent unrest after elections as workers strike spreads through the Liege basin. Clerical victory fuels labor anger. socialists protest public school policy and government gains. Many killed or wounded as reserves are mobilized and protests intensify nationwide.
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Brussels
Belgium
Liege
Welcome for Canadian Cadets Ottawa Visit
Hon. Sam Hughes, minister of militia, receives a table from Columbia as Canadian cadets prepare to visit Australia.
Sample Markets Stabilize Policy For Terminal Storage
The trade secretary outlines plans to establish sample markets by order in council in September 1913. He notes private capital has avoided terminal storage ventures, delaying decisive action. Experts expect more buyers, capital, and organized storage and blending facilities to ensure competition and proper market operation.
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iWimea Ok GE Peetet
Sereter
Mars Elecators
Foster
Orner
Cubans to Arm With Krag Jorgenson Rifles
The U S state department authorized the war department to supply 5 000 rifles and one million rounds to arm Cuban volunteers and guards organized by plantation owners to protect property from insurrectos. Cuban government accepts Krag Jorgenson rifles as substitute for Springfield type.
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Washington
State Department
War Department
Gomez
Congress
Rell
Wheat traffic block threatens western grain movement
Ottawa discussions among President Chamberlain and Vice-President Wainwright of the Grand Trunk with rail officials focus on finishing the National Transcontinental line from Superior Junction to Cochrane. If delayed, the Grand Trunk Pacific may not handle the coming western wheat surge and will rely on the Superior Junction to Port Arthur route, risking an early wheat blockade.
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Ottawa
Superior Junction
Cochrane
Rt. 36
Grand Trunk
Western Canada
Chamberlain
Wainwright
Grand Trunk System
Minister of Railways
Leonard
National Transcontinental
Grand Troank Pacific
Winnipeg
Georgian Bay
Laxe
Port Arthur
Fort William
Indians Held for Murder in Bassano Inquest
At Bassano inquest into Mounted policeman F Davies death two Indian men a squaw and a squad are jailed on suspicion. Blood stains on one moccasin shirt are linked to a bleeding nose during questioning. Officers found the officer's guns belt and purse in the suspects possession after arrest. The suspect group slept drunk near Bassano along the preservation between Bassano and Southesk.
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Medicine Hat
Bassano
F. Davies
Southesk
Lord Strathcona Receives Albert Medal for Canadian Rail Works
The Albert medal of the Royal Society of Arts for the current year is awarded by the council with the president's approval to Lord Strathcona. The honor recognizes his services in improving rail communications, developing resources, and promoting commerce and industry in Canada and other parts of the British Empire.
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London
Albert
Royal Society of Arts
Duke of Connaught
Lord Strathcona
Canada
Western Farmers Blamed for High Gasoline Prices
Torents F West, manager of a large oil company, blames Western farmers for the current gasoline price surge. A Saskatchewan wheat farmer reportedly amassed 12 006 barrels to fuel his motor plows.
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F. West
Saskatchewan
St John Gets Largest Docks in America Project
The Norton Griffiths Company secures contracts for major harbor improvements at St John New Brunswick. The dock complex will stretch 1 500 feet long and 250 feet deep, with an estimated cost around four million dollars under the Subsidy Act.
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Ottawa
Pilans
America
Norton Griffiths Company
St. John
Sermon Notes on John the Baptist and Jesus Miracles
A lesson recounts Jesus' miracles and teachings linked to John the Baptist. It discusses the question of whether John doubted, Jesus' responses, and the growing conflict between faith and offense. The piece links scripture from Luke and John to illustrate belief, works as evidence, and the coming of the kingdom.
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Marreni
M. Stearns
Simon
Matthew
Hetheada
Siah
John
Jesus
Father
Lies
God
Mgs
Israel
Egypt
Isaiah
Elijah
Kingdom of
Heaven
Joto
Jesus Christ
Weymouth
Investigation into Cement Prices by Finance Minister
Minister of Finance W T White orders inquiry into West Toronto complaints that cement dealers restrict supply and that unfair business practices have occurred. A partial tariff suspension on cement is proposed as a remedy and transportation difficulties are under review with the Canada Cement Company. The government will publish full details in a few days.
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Toronto
W. T White
Canada Cement Company
Rush to West Montreal Record Immigrants by CPR
In May the Canadian Pacific Railway moved 24 000 immigrants from Atlantic ports to the west, excluding children, a new high. April saw 32 900 overseas arrivals, with CPR handling 34 900 total, mostly from the United Kingdom and about 16 000 from foreign countries. Premier McBride accepts invitation to open the Calgary exhibition on June 23.
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Montreal
Canadian Pacifi
Atlantic
C.P.R
United Kingdom
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