Revolt spreads across Russia with mutinies and calls for republics
Dispatches report mutinies across Brest, Vladikavkaz, Cronstadt, and Reval as Red Guards seize control. The czar orders court martial and execution for mutineers while Finland pushes toward a Finnish republic amid fighting and proclamations urging armed resistance. Authorities fear a sweeping general strike and collapse of imperial control.
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Cronstadt
Black Sea
Fort Constantine
Sveaborg
Finland
Odessa
Sebastopol
Helsingfors
Rebes
Adventure With Major Moodie sails for Hudson Bay
The steamer Adventure With Major Moodie and Northwest Mounted Police depart Rodney for Hudson Bay. Major Moodies son hoped to join at Halifax or North Sydney but could not reach the ship. The winter goal is a 500 mile route between Fort Churchill and Norway House with two intermediate posts at Split Lake. Two winter mails are planned to go through this route.
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Ottawa
Moodie
Northwest Mounted Police
Rodney
Hudson Bay
Halifax
North Sydney
Fort Churchill
Norway House
Hudson Bay Co
Lake Winnipeg
Split Lake
Churchill
Norway
Mounted Police
Grand Jury to Hear Evidence on Standard Oil and Railways
Chicago reports the federal grand jury was convened to weigh evidence against Standard Oil and other corporations including several railways. The new federal district jury will be empanelled August 14 to continue the case if not finished beforehand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Standard Oil Co
Federal District
Women Harvest Fields in Ontario Kingston Report
Women work harvesting crops in Ontario Kingston area while men handle hay and grain. Girls in Prince Edward County are paid one dollar a day for bean picking at the canning factor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Kingston
Ible
Prince Raward County
Saskatchewan crop prospects show higher acreage and yields
Saskatchewan agricultural officials release the first crop bulletin for the year noting total sown area of about 1.96 million acres up from 1.39 million last year. Wheat leads with 1 394 869 acres followed by oats 545 242, barley 41 472, flax 36 552 and spelt 1 566. Wheat production estimated at 21 2004 bushels with an average yield around 13 bu per acre. oats 23 419 500 bushels. barley 1 089 000. flax 447 500. spelt 41 7060. The report expects favorable weather to sustain yields, with harvest beginning August 18 in early districts and expanding province-wide by August 26. Some smut and rust noted. cutworms reported in limited areas but not widespread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regina
Sask
Deef Agriculture
Love
Beriey
Speitz
Cattle Shipping Rules Eased At Ottawa Regions
Ottawa reports drop in mange within quarantine area and decision not to enforce last years compulsory dipping orders this year. Cattle bound east to Winnipeg or export remain inspected at Winnipeg. western shipments still inspected at point of shipment. Officials aim to speed movement while preserving export trade safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Winnipeg
Canada
United States
Canadian Flour in the Orient Report on Japan Trade
Alexander McLean, Tokio commercial agent, says Canada exports little flour to Japan due to high transportation costs from Manitoba mills. He notes potential if a Winnipeg dividing point existed for transcontinental traffic, but urges restraint until Alberta and British Columbia wheat growth can affect supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Alexander McLean
Tokio
Trade and Commerce Department
Canada
Japan
Manitoba
Pacific
McLean
Winnipeg
Alberta
British Columbia
Trail Cutters Reach Yukon Fort St John Link
Cutting the Yukon Peace River road advances from Teslin Lake to Fort St John with a 30–strong Mounted Police team led by Corporal Bowler and constable Shand. Fred Brick arrives from Peace River with ties to Revillon Bros. The party aims for Fort Graham this month, facing rocky, hilly terrain.
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Edmonton
Alta
Fred Brick
A. L. Brick
M.P.P
Revillon Bros
Peace River
Bowler
Shand
Mounted Police
Fort St. John
B.C
Teslin Lake
Western Canada Firemen's Association Holds First Meeting
The Western Canada Firemen's Association wrapped up its first annual meeting in Brandon with delegates from major western towns west of the Great Lakes to the Rockies. Attendees discussed apparatus choices for smaller towns and the executive plans to attend Calgary's convention to recruit more brigades from British Columbia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandon
Western Canada Firemen’s Association
Dynamite Blast Kills Three On James Bay Railway Route
Foreman Peter Morrisey, his son William, and a young Italian were blown to atoms by a premature dynamite explosion while blasting the James Bay railway route about thirty six miles from Parry Sound in Dunchurch Ontario. The blast occurred near the site where four men died in a prior dynamite accident a month earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunchurch
Ont
Peter Morrisey
Wiliam
James Bay
Parry Sound
Weekly Wheat Market Report Reflects Bearish Trends
A week of favorable spring wheat weather and strong winter movement pushed prices down in U S and Canada. Western markets like Winnipeg stayed steadier while declines persisted in Manitoba. Futures closed with Aug at 7 5 8d and May at 7 7 3 4d with in store Fort William and Port Arthur prices.
Gold Stampede In Upper Yukon Sparks Rush To Rich Vein
A major stampede grips the Upper Yukon as prospectors rush toward Hodnett and Gold Hil mountains near the Metson river headwaters. Ack Stager and a partner report rich ore from a five foot vein valued at $5,000 per ton, prompting Colonel J. H. Conrad to mobilize manpower and supplies from Carcross. White Horse and Robinson camps face potential depopulation as gear is moved toward the strike. Pack horses are being dispatched and demand remains high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
B. C
Yukon
Hodnett
Gold Hil
Metson River
Waite Horse
Robinson
Ack Stager
Carcross
J. H. Conrad
White Horse
Robinson Siding
No Liquor for Women in Hamilton Hotels
Hamilton license commissioners order ending liquor sales to women in city hotels. Hotel operators who served women in bars are informed the practice will not be tolerated and must stop immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton, Ont
Van Horne's Special Sets Continent Long Distance Speed Record
A CPR special train linking Brandon to Winnipeg ran 154.2 miles in two hours at an average 67 mph, with a peak 79.34 mph. The consist included Sir William Van Horne's private car Saskatchewan and Whyte's Manitoba, under throttle Maneally. The run, second record in 24 hours, boosted Winnipeg's rail status and cited CP yards as the world’s largest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
CPR
Brandon
Sir William van Horne
Saskatchewan
Whyte
Manitoba
Ceball
Portage la Prairie
America
William van Horne
Need for Cheap Alcohol in Canada Sparks Price Fight
Ottawa discusses cutting alcohol prices by 50 percent to allow denatured alcohol for fuel and illumination. The Inland Revenue Department studies cheaper denaturing mixes as distillers push for 25 cents per gallon or less to compete with kerosene and gasoline. Recent methylated spirits price cuts by the department show significant reductions and further testing of denaturing formulas is underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Canada
Inland Revenue Department
United States
Theinland Revenue Department
Minister of Inland Revenue
Russian Revolutionary Drama in St Petersburg Raised Alarm
Reports claim the revolutionary party intends a general insurrection and orders attacks on the official class. Troops occupy the Central telegraph office signaling imminent trouble. terrorists remain active with failed assassination attempts. Government plans to declare a state of siege in major cities at first signs of organized opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Revolutionary Party
Manitoba Towne Population Leads Census Bulletin
The first census bulletin from Commissioner Blue reports Manitoba west population figures. Winnipeg's population more than doubled in five years from 42 540 in 1901 to 90 216 now, up 47 876. Gretna remains near stationary while other towns grow notably.
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Ottawa
Commissioner Blue
Manitoba
Winnipeg
Gretna
Western Game Reserves Plan Promoted in Victoria
Arthur Harvey Smith, editor of the rod and gun in Canada, visits Victoria to push for a vast forest game preserve in British Columbia. He notes Ontario and Quebec already have seven and two preserves, respectively, and cites the Gaspe peninsula as a model. He reports BC ministers are sympathetic to the cause.
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Victoria
B. C
Arthur Harvey Smith
Rod and Gun
Canada
British Columbia
Mr. Smith
Ontario
Quebec
Gaspe Peninsula
Dowieites Seek Big Lease for Colony Near Lethbridge
In Lethbridge Alberta F C Mercer and I yam McKenzie of Zion City mis inferred to be Dowie followers visit to secure a large tract of land to establish a colony. The reporter failed to meet them but notes their purpose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lethbridge
Alta
F. C. Mercer Andylam McKenzie
Zion City
Mis
Dr. Dowie
Lev
Dowieites
Grand Trunk Will Accelerate Pacific Railway Plans
Directors of the Grand Trunk Pacific meet in Montreal with Sir Charles Rivers-Wilson. London stockholders push for completion to aid national development. Steel aims Winnipeg to Edmonton by autumn, with a potential independent Winnipeg Portage la Prairie line. About 15,000,000 dollars may fund new rolling stock within the next year or two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Red River
Lake Superior
Winnipeg
Edmonton
Grand Trunk Pacific
Portage la Prairie
Poa
Planting Pine at Maple Creek Sask
An official of the CPLR arrived in Maple Creek to arrange planting thirty acres with Jack pine along the system belts. The experiment aims to prove pine can be grown locally and to enhance the town’s beauty, already benefiting from earlier trees planted by railway authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maple Creek
Sask
CPLR
C.plr
C.P.R
Alberta Experimental Farm Transfer Near Lethbridge
Dr Saunders of the Ottawa experimental farm takes over 320 acres from the Alberta Railway and Irrigation Co to form the Southern Alberta experimental farm. The site fronts the irrigation canal about one mile east of Lethbridge city limits on the C P R Crow's Nest branch. W H Fairfield named Superintendent. a young Canadian and former head of the U S government Wyomin g farm station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lethbridge
Alta
Saunders
Ottawa
Alberta Railway & Irrigation Company
Southern
Alberta Experimental Farm
C.P. R's Crow
Western Horses for Remounts in Canada for British Army
Col H Bridges and Capt Martin arrived aboard the Virginian to seek western Canada horses for remounts. They plan to visit Calgary and other points to source horses 14.5 to 15.1 hands high, noting strong demand if quality matches those tested in South Africa for colonial service.
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Montreal
Western Canada
H. Bridges
C. B
Capt. Martin
Calgary
South Africa
Actor Toole Dies After Long Stage Career
London report states John Lawrence Toole born 1872 in London died at Bright on. A veteran comedian, he began in wine trade then embraced acting in 1852 and performed in theatres across the United Kingdom United States Australia and New Zealand. He long managed Toole's Theatre in London as proprietor and manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
John Lawrence Toole
Brighton
United Kingdom
United States
Australia
New Zealand
Toole
Emigration Figures Show Canada Immigrants by Nation
Board of Trade data show 19 509 immigrants to Canada up to June end. May was the peak month and April the next. Scotland sent one emigrant for every 280 people in its population, England one per 400, Ireland one per 1 153. Scotland sent twice England and five times Ireland. Emigration from Scotland rose 100 percent in three years.
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London
Board of Trade
Canada
Scotland
England
Ireland
A. E. Barlow Resigns to Join German Syndicate
Ottawa reports lithologist A. E. Barlow of the geological survey resigns to take a higher paying post with a German mining syndicate in Canada. His government salary was 1806 dollars. the new position offers 5000 dollars plus expenses as he travels to Europe.
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Ottawa
A. E. Barlow
Geological Survey
Canada
Barlow
Europe
Dominion
Montreal case finds Harbor Commissioners liable under alien labor law
Recorder Weir renders judgment in the Rodi doux versus Harbor Commissioners of Montreal. Defendants found guilty of violating alien labor law by bringing two U S workers to the new grain elevator project. Superintendent Nehnin engaged the men. A fine of 100 dollars payable to the minister of finance.
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Montreal
Weir
Rodidoux
Harbor Commissioners of
United States
Nehnin
Sockeye Run on Fraser River Surpasses Expectations
Vancouver reports that Fraser river sockeye fishing results up to now exceed four years ago with more fish put up. Canners initially doubted a similar volume but the actual run has surpassed early hopes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
Fraser River
Canadian Meats Pronounced Good
Ottawa reports an inland revenue chief analyst found 222 canned meat samples across the Dominion with only four showing decomposition. A small number contained boric acid as a preservative at or below the 4 percent limit set by the English parliamentary commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Chicago
Parlamentary Commission
Edmonton Doctor Sets Out With Mounted Police North
Dr Genoit formerly of Montreal leaves with a party of mounted police for the north. They will accompany him to the Landing then he continues via Lasser to Slave Lake and Dunvegan toward Fort St John on the Peace River. He plans to stay a year or more awaiting a larger police force to finish a road from Dawson City to Athabasca Landing, then proceed to Kimonton. The northward trek covers about four hundred miles and will take several weeks with an absence of nearly two years anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimonton
Fort St. John
Too Poor to Buy Rice in the Philippines
Reports show rice imports to the Philippines fell during the fiscal year ending June 30, with 61072411 pounds valued at 3084188 gold. Governor aide warns continued decline could curb imports further, possibly turning toward export within two years. Local shippers blame poverty and reduced demand as households shift to yams and other foods.
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Manla
Ceneral Aide
Aide
Phillippines
Peavy Elevator Co Plans Entry Into Canadian Wheat Trade
Minneapolis based Peavy Elevator Co contemplates a major expansion into Canada with two immense storage elevators on the Hill line and four general offices in Winnipeg. The move signals Peavy becoming a major factor in the Canadian wheat market, though the company has not publicly commented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
Peavy Elevator Co
Northwest
Canada
Geo. Peavy
Peavy
Winnipeg
Iite
Canadian loyalty spurs call to extend government to Africa
London letter writers Molteno and Wise urge extending British governance to South Africa. Molteno praises Canada as loyal and free and appeals to follow Lords Durham and Elgin to grant Africa freedom. Wise argues British supremacy remains paramount despite French self government in Canada, comparing the Boer to Quebec habitant yet destined for loyalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
P. A. Molteno
Yorkshire Post
Canada
South Africa
Durham
Elgin
Africa
B. R. Wise
Lord Durham
Quebec
Could Not Swim Channel Dover English Swimmer Wolfe
English swimmer Wolfe failed again to cross the English Channel, abandoning the effort at midnight after seven miles. His leg, injured in a prior attempt, gave way and prevented completion.
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Dover
Wolfe
English Channel
King and Kaiser to Meet in Germany This Autumn
The Daily Telegraph reports a definite plan for King Edward VII and Emperor William to meet in Germany this autumn. Their talks are expected to center on Anglo German relations and ongoing European affairs.
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King
Kaiser
London
The
Daily Telegraph
Edward
William
Germany
English Miners for Canada Sail for Nova Scotia Coal
Two hundred Yorkshire miners sailed for the Dominion Coal company collieries in Nova Scotia with passage paid by the company. They will earn per shift a day for shooting and loading and five dollars for pillar work.
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London
Dominion Coal Company
Nova Scotia
King Edward Horses Arrive for Toronto Exposition
The steamship Minnetonka arrived from London carrying ten horses from King Edward and Lord Rossmore aimed at Toronto. They will be exhibited at the city exposition, marking a notable royal and aristocratic display.
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New York
London
King Edward
Lord Rossmore
Toronto
Reid defends name as insult sparks sharp remark
In a parliamentary setting Mr Reid of the Commonwealth Free Trade party objects to being called by his first name. A protectionist heckler shouted George and Reid retorted that such a man would like to see him crushed under a steam roller, labeling him a hypocrite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reid
Commonwealth Free Trade Party of Australia
George
Redlly
CPR Land Sales Rise to 607000 Acres in Montreal Entry
Montreal reports CPR land sales through July 1906 totalled 607,027 acres valued at 9,865,518 dollars, compared with 58,477 acres and 304,795 dollars for the previous year.
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C.P.R
Montreal
Glencoe Estate and Strathcona Hold Vast Highland Lands
Historic Glencoe details the Strathcona estate dominating a 20 mile by 2 to 6 mile region including Kin Lochbeg and Appin holdings. It notes the 17th century Twenty Merk grant, the 1692 1693 feus to Macdonald lines, the mansion by Sir Rowland Anderson, three lakes, extensive planting, shooting boxes, and local geography including Bidean nam Bian and Ossian’s Cave.
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Lord Strathoona
Gleneain
Lorn
James Wart
Perth
Jola Stewart
Antsheal
Earl of Argyll
Stewart of
Ardsheal
Macdonald of Achtrachtan
Macdonald of
Glencoe
Abert Stewart of
Appin
Lord Strathcunn
Glences
Glencoan
Lord Strathcona
Rowland Anderson
Loch Leven
Loch Linnhe
Morven
Kingairloch
Gen Brock a Student at Fort George in 1811
Miss Janet Carnochan of Niagara notes Brock as a studious youth who read widely at Fort George and kept to himself in retirement. A letter dated Niagara January 14 1811 shows his taste for history and ancient authors and his concern for good books and translations. Brock would soon move from quiet study to active military life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brock
Janet Carnochan
Niagara
York Pioneers
Fort George
Irving
Observer
London
Autumn Sessions of Parliament in Canada
The piece notes Canada’s autumn parliamentary return mirrors early 19th century England with late autumn sittings and a long Christmas break. It cites Mr. Broadhurst’s proposal to split the session into March and October periods, supported by precedent but rejected as the House chose to leave the current schedule unchanged.
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England
Broadhurst
Gladstone
Mr. Broad- Bursts
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