Market Report Reflects Volatile Wheat Trade and Global Supply
The market shows feverish and nervous conditions with speculative activity in wheat keeping prices volatile. Strong first week followed by easy sentiment, with July wheat rising in some markets and prices retreating elsewhere, while European imports remain large and global supplies steady. Manitoba futures climb on July wheat but cash demand for lower grades weakens as the crop outlook stays favorable and harvests begin in the US and Canada.
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Europe
Minneapolis
Duluth
America
Texas
California
Argentine
Australia
Bradstreets
Manitoba
Fort William
Port
Ontario
Winnipeg
The Winnipeg Market Quotations and Status
Winnipeg June 9 reports the market unchanged from a week ago with fair business. There is no special feature in any branch. millfeed and bran priced at 14 dollars per ton in bulk.
Sensation Sprung in Methodist Conference Motion Condemns Wire Pulling
An Ottawa special reports Rev. T. E. Burke moved to condemn ministers and laymen for button-holing and wire pulling in the stationing committee. He called the actions a disgrace to Methodists. An uproar ensued and Dr. Rickman, presiding, refused the motion, delaying the conference twelve hours for a final report.
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Ottawa
T. E. Burke
Rickman
Clubbed to Death Near White Whale Lake
Fort Saskatchewan dispatch reports Alexis Rain, an Indian, died suddenly after a fracas with hunting companions at White Whale Lake. He reportedly was struck with a club during a drunken brawl and his skull fractured. RCMP at Lac St. Anne investigate the incident.
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Fort Saskatchewan
White Whale Lake
Alexis Rain
Rain
Lac St. Anne
James William Lowther Elected Speaker of House of Commons
James William Lowther, Conservative deputy speaker and chairman of the committee on ways and means, was unanimously elected speaker of the House of Commons in succession to William Gully who recently resigned. This marks the first time since 1583 that a single party has held the chair.
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London
James William Lowther
Committee On Ways and Means
House Commons
William Gully
Inquisitive Exchange About Lessons From Méu.um
An unnamed man asks if the méu.um revealed anything surprising. The other replies affirmatively, noting an unexpected point from the display.
Immigration scrutiny and a Montreal YMCA fire report
Ottawa officials testified on immigration controls and disease screening comparing Canada and the United States, noting lower rejection rates in Canada and incidents of trachoma at border points. A Winnipeg case and a Montreal YMCA fire causing about 15000 dollars in damage are also reported.
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Ottawa
W. D. Scott
P. H. Bryce
Agriculture Committee
Canada
United States
St. John
Montreal
Detroit
Ontario
Scott
Sanford
Winnipeg
Britain
Josie Carr on Trial for Infant Death in Toronto
The Toronto special reports Josie Carr faces a preliminary trial before Colonel Denson after a confession reportedly not to be used by the Crown. Witnesses include Mrs. Murray describing the infant's last scene at Eaton store, plus identification from William Murray and others near Sherbourne and Queen streets.
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Toronto
Murray
Josephine Carr
Colonel Denson
William Murray
Denison
Eaton
E. C. Ryatt
Gough Bros
Josie Carr
McEvery
Sherbourne Street
Queen Street
Parliament Street
Pape Avenue
James Bain
John O'Connor
Josie
Japs Used New Guns Victoria Shipboard Armaments Report
Captain McKechnie of the British steamer Lord says Japanese ships in the war with Russia have new guns replacing older ones. He notes Armstrong naval guns, cordite, and torpedo sections from England, and reports extensive gun shipments to Japan. He mentions Chemulpo cofferdams and the Varlag and Korietz in the context of the conflict.
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England
Japan
Chemulpo
Varlag
Toronto Citizen Accuses Relief System of Flaws
A Toronto dispatch reports Myer Schwartz an Austrian at 247 Gerrard Street was aided by relief workers who later discovered he owned Chestnut Street property valued over $5,000 and a fat bank balance. Five houses on Chestnut bring $60 monthly rent, prompting talk of fraud charges.
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Toronto Dispatch
Myer Schwartz
Gerrard Street
Taylor
Schwartz
General Hospital
Rev. L. Halpern
Chestnut Street
J. J. Walsh
Lithographers Go Out on Strike in Toronto
A Toronto despatch reports about 100 lithographing workers in large shops including the Toronto Lithographing Company Rolph Clark Co Harris Co and others walking out to demand recognition of their union and preference for union men in employment while wages and hours are generally settled.
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Toronto
Toronto Lithographing Company
Rolph, Clark Co
Harris Co
Prisoner Acquitted on Murder Charge in Montreal Trial
A Montreal special reports Arsene Pharon was acquitted after a murder trial at the Court of Kings Bench. The verdict ends a high profile case and clears Pharon of the charges.
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Montreal
Court of Kings
Arsene Pharon
Chance for Cider Makers in Canadian England Trade
Ottawa reports from Mr Ball in Birmingham indicate British cider manufacturers seek a Canadian export trade. Canadian apples yield more juice than English ones, driving demand. Last year Canada shipped sizable cider imports to England with good results. Britain faces a small fruit shortage this year, encouraging Canadian involvement. Alexander Maclean notes Japan has a bumper rice harvest and strong 1904 value. wheat and barley rise, cotton industry grows, employing thousands.
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Ottawa
Trades and Commerce Department
Ball
Birmingham
England
Canada
Great Britain
Alexander Maclean
Japan
Trade and Commerce Department
U S Fishing Tug Grace M Sinks After Cuban Clash?
Canadian government cruiser Vigilant chased the Grace M of Lorain Ohio on Lake Erie near Middle Island. After repeated signals to stop the tug rammed and sank, two fishermen drowned, and Captain Galbraith admits Capt Dunn was not to blame for the accident.
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Port Stanley
Ont
Vigilant
Dunn
Middle Island
Lake Erie
Grace M
Lorain
Ohio
Wm. Galbraith
Will Defy Sunday Closing Law In Winnipeg
A Winnipeg Free Press report notes barbers in the city opened on a Sunday test case, inspired by doubts over Sunday observance laws. Shopkeepers expect others to follow, with soda fountains and candy stores also staying open, creating enforcement uncertainty. The issue rests with the privy council until a ruling clarifies Sunday observance.
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Winnipeg
New
Union Bank
Free Press
Reneca
Privy Council
Smithsonian clerk arrested for embezzling funds
Washington reports W. W. Carr, disbursing clerk at the Smithsonian Institution, was arrested on charges of embezzling 46000 dollars. Carr reportedly admits guilt.
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Washington
W. W. Carr
Smithsonian Institute
Carr
Bloodshed at Saginaw street strike shoots two dead
In Saginaw Michigan deputy sheriff Fred Harris shot and killed Henry Wick Jr and Pete Marquette a machinist injuring two others during the street railway strike. Harris was immediately arrested as the first violence in the strike chronology came to light.
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Saginaw, Mich
Saginaw Valley
Fred Harris
Henry Wick, Jr
Pete Marquette
Harris
No Change in the Strike at Chicago
Chicago report says peace remains distant as unions demand police withdrawal from wagons and settlement with express companies stalls. The strike threatens to spread to 8,000 Team Owners Association truckers, making adjustment still unlikely.
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Chicago
Express
Russia Seeks Japan Peace Terms After Tsar’s Inquiry
St Petersburg reports the czar wishes to learn Japan's peace terms. Takahira meets with President in Washington after telegrams instructed ambassadors to secure terms. Diplomats note Russia could obtain a general statement through the Japanese minister in Washington.
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St. Petersburg
Council of Ministers
Tsars—Skoe Selo
Washington
Paris
Russia
Japan
D. C
Far East
Takahira
Tokio
White House
Canadian Pacific Cuts Cable Rates to Japan
The Canadian Pacific telegraphs a reduction of twenty cents per word in cable rates to Japan. The new rate takes effect July 1 and is welcomed by Canadian businessmen. Cablegrams to Japan or China go direct via the Pacific Postal Cables from San Francisco, with Vancouver as the sole relay point.
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Canadian Pacific Telegraphs
Japan
Canada
China
Pacific
San Francisco
Vancouver
British Submarine AS Foundered Near Plymouth Breakwater
The submarine boat AS was lost off Plymouth breakwater with 18 aboard. Three explosions occurred before she foundered during a practice run at sea. Fourteen officers and men drowned, the rest rescued by tugs and drivers as another submarine and a torpedo boat accompanied the vessel.
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Plymouth
Eng
Canada and the Home Rule Question Says London special
The Yorkshire Herald suggests Britain’s embargo on Canadian dairy products as an unfriendly act if Parliament pushes for home rule for Ireland. It notes the Irish question was decisively rejected and argues that support for home rule would be similarly unfriendly to imperial unity.
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Canada
London
John Long
Great Britain
Yorkshire Herald
Ireland
Barker and Parker Clash Over a Dangerous Book
Barker calls the story a dangerous book while Parker confirms the wife has hurled it at him six times, hinting at domestic conflict and repeated incidents.
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Barker
Parker
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