Trouble Brews in Land of Pharaoh in Grey Speech
Parliament heeds a sensational speech by Sir Edward Grey on Egypt amid foreign affairs debate. He warns that weakening Egyptian authority could force extreme measures if fanatical unrest grows, while criticizing Congo reform plans and noting cautious stance on a Kronstadt fleet visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laméan
Bir Edward Grey
Egypt
House of Commons
Foreign Estates
Congo
Bur
Huntieh
Tantab
Low Cromer
Jobn Dillon
Edward Urey
Edward
Wah
North Africa
Great Britain
Sir Edward
Belgium
Price on Slobodian Head in Manitoba Murder Case
Winnipeg reports government action in the hunt for Slobodian, wanted for the murder of Matt Solski on June 4. A $250 reward is offered. description lists age 22, 5 ft 7 in, 175 pounds, Galician, reddish complexion, dark brown hair, and railroad laborer. Chief McRae issues a circular with a photo and details to constables and U.S. cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Matt Solski
McRae
Slobodian
United States
Manitoba Production and Farm Output Report
Manitoba used 2 465 threshing outfits in 195. Farm buildings valued at 3 944 107 were erected. Nineteen creameries and thirty cheese factories reported activity producing 1 249 366 lbs of butter valued at 274 969 and 1 201 382 lbs of cheese at 127 486. Farmers butter marketed totaled 4 910 980 lbs. The province marketed 40 000 turkeys 60 000 geese and 521 000 chickens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Zionists Meet in Toronto At Federation Convention
In Toronto at the opening of the seventh annual Federation of Zionists societies in Canada, Montreal president P D Sola announced the Sultan of Turkey had revoked laws forbidding Jews to settle in Palestine. He said Jews could inhabit the country and enjoy rights, a move seen as boosting immigration prospects from Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Federation of Zionists Societies
Canada
PD. Sola
Montreal
Turkey
Palestine
Russia
Alberta crop improved with 65 percent normal yield forecast
The Western Grains Dealers and Millers association reports spring wheat damaged by cut worms in the north but not enough to cut yields. Cold weather limited growth but recent hot days boosted crops. fall and winter wheat show notable gains with revised 65 percent yield for fall wheat and promising winter wheat prospects. June rainfall recorded at 4.19 inches.
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Calgary
Alta
Western Grails Dealers and Millers’ Association
Jas Aed
Alberta
Race death by own action in Ontario discussed
Ontario health officials urge public education on infant care to reduce deaths of first-borns in early months. Dr Hodgetts notes rising trend among all classes and stresses women as key influencers for better feeding, nurturing and clothing of babies. A pamphlet for women will circulate with report highlights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Ontario
Hodgetts
Provincial Board of Health
Cassidy
The Salisbury Disaster Analysis Sparks London Debate
London papers weigh causes of the Plymouth express crash with claims from Geo A Strachan of Boston that speed tempted him to pull the alarm. The American consul at Southampton Mr Swalm offers the theory that high speed may create an air cushion lifting the engine front and derailing it on the curve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Geo. A. Strachan
Boston Mass
Standard
Southampton
Swalm
Regina Homestead Entries Reach Historic High
Regina lands office reports a dramatic monthly rise in homestead entries surpassing all previous totals. For June the entries outpace May 1 360 and June 1905 1 305, marking a year over year gain of 491 and setting a Dominion record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regina
Jeane
Dominion
Northwest Mounted Police Trail Progress Toward Dawson
A patrol of the Royal Northwest Mounted Police traveling from Edmonton toward Dawson via northern British Columbia under Colonel Saunders is reported by Findlay river prospectors. The party, now at Half Way River, plans to reach Fort Graham on Findlay river to spend winter. An old trail is being reopened in spots.
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Victoria
B.C
Royal Northwest Mounted Police
Edmonton
Dawson
British Columbia
Colonel Saunders
Calgary
Findlay River
Half Way River
Fort Graham
Saskatchewan Municipal Union Convention in Regina
Saskatchewan municipalities plan a convention in Regina on August 6 7 and 8 to form a union for mutual protection and common action on municipal interests. The move mirrors Alberta and other provinces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Albert
Sask
Saskatchewan
Regina
Alberta
Pardoned Brigand Prays for Bari Governor
Paolo dAddati, once condemned to life hard labor for brigandage in 1564, has received a royal pardon and returned to Bari. He says his release came after ceaseless prayers for the prison governor, whom he credits with his freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Paolo dAddati
Bari
Grand Trunk Pacific Plans Route Near Battle River Edm
At the Dominion lands office published location plans show G T P route starting at Battle River east boundary Alberta, heading almost straight west to a point south of Beaver Lake. Plans to the Saskatchewan crossing at Clover Bar and into Edmonton are not yet filed. A 640 acre terminal site on Edmonton's north boundary suggests river crossing at Clover Bar and direct river route into the city avoiding Strathcona.
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Edmonton
Dominion Lands Office
G.T.P
Battle River
Province of
Alberta
Beaver Lake
Saskatchewan
Clover Bar
Strathcona
America Arrives at Bermuda In Tow After Disabled Voyage
The Fabre Line steamship America, with 110 passengers aboard nine steerage and twelve first cabin, arrived in Bermuda in tow of the Italian steamer Dannare. She had been due in New York twelve days earlier after being picked up off Gibraltar on June 19 by the Dinnaware in a disabled condition. All passengers are reported in good health. The vessel was originally due to reach Brooklyn on June 25.
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New York
Fabre Line
America
Bermuda
Dannanare
Brooklyn
Gibraltar
Women Suffragists Go To Jail In London Protest
Miss Kenney and two other suffragists arrested outside Chancellor Asquiths London home on June 21 refuse magistrates pleas for martyrs and elect six weeks imprisonment or bail of 200 dollars each for good behavior. The women chose prison.
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London
Miss Kenney
Cavendish Square
Asquith
Arcola Wins CPR Terminal Status and Water Supply Pact
The Arcola town council and railway officials finalized an agreement designating Arcola as the CPR terminals and divisional point. The town commits to a water supply along the right of way by October 1, while the company will draw 100000 gallons daily and begin construction of a new roundhouse or shops with four to five miles of extra siding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arcola
Wask
C.P.R
Montreal Shippers Seek Second Weekly Dominion Mail
Montreal merchants and exporters pressed for Canada to receive two British mails weekly. They propose the Dominion line, already sailing Saturdays from Montreal to Quebec, be granted the second weekly mail contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Canada
Dominion Line
Quebec
Grand Rink
Defeat of Argonauts in Cambridge Crew Contest
The Standard sighs that Canadians are good sportsmen and will be welcome in Britain. The Telegraph notes no Englishman expected Stuart to beat the Cambridge crew. The Mail credits Stuart for defeating the Argonauts, a remarkable British victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
The
Standard
Telegraph
Stuart
Cambridge
Canada
Mail
Argonauts
Dispute Over Deadman's Isle Appeals Proceed in Canada Case
In London the Downing Whitney versus Joyce appeal was dismissed with costs. Argument continues in the Attorney General of British Columbia versus the Attorney General of Canada over Deadman's Island ownership. Counsel for the appellant include Sir Robert Findlay and Russel Davies K.C. and for the respondent Sir Edward Carson Newcombe K.C. Hon. Frank Russell and Duncan.
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Deadman’s Isle
London
Downing Whitney
Joyce
Attorney General of
British Columbia
Attorney-General of
Canada
Deadman’s Island
Robert Findlay
Russel
K.C
Davies
Edward Carson
Newcombe
Frank Russell
Duncan
Saloon Contempt Citations Filed in Kansas City Court
In Kansas City a dozen saloon keepers faced nearly 100 contempt citations for defying the court order to close on Saturdays and Sundays. Only one arrest occurred for violating the closing order yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Common Pleas Court
Kas
Trickett
Nebraska's Big Crops Report From Union Pacific Officials
Union Pacific officials in Omaha announce Nebraska wheat output this year at 33 million bushels and oats at least 50 million. They have not finalized corn figures, but early reports suggest a record crop.
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Omaha
Neb
Union Pacific Railway Company
Nebraska
Debate Over Death Penalty Abolition Ends in Uproar
In St. Petersburg the Douma hall hosted a bill to abolish the death penalty. Disorderly scenes and unsatisfactory ministerial answers forced President Mour omtzeff to adjourn the sitting amid uproar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Mouromtzeff
Barbara Krupp Engaged to Baron Wilmowski
Essen Prussia announces the engagement of Barbara Krupp the youngest daughter of the late Krupp iron works owner to Baron Tilo Von Wilmowski son of the Prussian Saxony governor.
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Essen
Prussia
Barbara Krupp
Great Iron Works
Frederick Krupp
Tilo von Wilmowski
Prussian
Saxony
Fire destroys St Michael's Cathedral in Hamburg
The great church of St Michael's with a 426 foot tower was totally destroyed by fire. The tower fell crushing nearby houses and igniting them. Four workmen repairing the church were killed. Firefighters finally gained control of the blaze.
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Hamburg
St. Michael's
Winnipeg Wheat Market Weekly Review Indicates Declines Amid Bear Pressure
The weekly wheat market report notes ongoing harvest favorable weather in the south and cool growth in the north, with prices easing 2 to 2.5 cents per bushel in Winnipeg. It cites larger spring wheat yields across the Dakotas, Minnesota, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta, expects earlier harvests by August, and mentions damage from hail possible in coming weeks. Prices current for Fort William and Port Arthur fall between 76¾ and 78¾ cents for various grades with July futures around 7.0.
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United States
America
U.S
Winnipeg
Dakotas
Minnesota
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Canada
United Kingdom
Italy
Europe
Argentina
Australia
Brad Streets
Fort William
Port Arthur
Indemnity Arrangements for Senators and Members Discussed
Ottawa debate on indemnity for senators and members includes a plan to print daily attendance records in votes and proceedings. Mr. Borden signals a move to print attendance data while travel subsidies for distant members allow 15 dollars per day for commuting expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Borden
Salisbury Inquiry Into Plymouth Steamer Wreck Begins
The board of trade inquiry into the Plymouth steamer express wreck of July 1 opens in Salisbury England. It will be thorough with expert testimony. A relative of a victim reports a large sum of money stolen at the disaster. Unofficial figures suggest the London boat train travel time was 113 minutes for 115 miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salisbury
Eng
Board of Trade
London
Failed to Convict Faith Healer in Christian Science Trial
A London jury discharged after failing to reach a verdict in the manslaughter case of Major Whyte, who died after eighteen months of Christian Science treatment. Dr Adcock faced allegations over treatment and antiseptic use, while defense claimed he acted as a friend. The piece notes broader risks of faith healing in serious illness and cites another case of a father cited for refusing medical aid.
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London
Adcock
Major Whyte
Christian Seterree
Adeounk
Adewk
foolsh @tran
Double Tracking the Spout in Canada’s Rail Plan
Montreal report quotes Sir Thomas Shaughnessy of the CPLR outlining future rail work. He denies imminent orders for extra or larger vessels for Atlantic or Pacific service and notes a West Winnipeg cut to Molson saving about 20 miles. By 1907 crop movement expects 15 miles of double track on the spout Winnipeg to Port Arthur, a 150 mile challenging stretch.
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Montreal
Thos. Shaughnessy
CPLR
Canadian Pacific
Sir Thomas
Winnipeg
Selkirk
Molson
British Columbia steamer contract awarded to English firm
In Victoria the hydrographic steamer contract for the British Columbia coast was awarded to Armstrong Whitworth & Co. of Newcastle with a bid of 107 790 dollars, surpassing the Esquimalt Bullens bid of 145 000 dollars. Government efforts to favor the Canadian firm failed as a Liberal source confirmed the English company won. The Princess May resumes service, and Amur leaves the Victoria Skagway route to serve Northern British Columbia ports, replacing Tees on the Vancouver Island run.
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Victoria
B. C
British Columbia
Armstrong, Whitworth & Co
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Bullens
Esquimalt
Esquimmalt
P. R
Amur
Victoria Skag Way
Tees
Vancouver Island
Queen City
Harvest Requires 20,000 Men for Western Harvest
Winnipeg reports that 20,000 workers are needed to finish this year’s harvest and threshing. J. J. Golden, provincial immigration commissioner, says western labor is scarce and laborers must be drawn from eastern provinces where demand is lower. Despite higher immigration totals, more workers are required to meet Canada’s western industrial needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
J. J. Golden
Grand Trunk Pacific to Move 289 Rail Cars West
Grand Trunk Pacific railway plans transporting 289 cars engines and steam shovels from Montreal to Portage la Prairie to begin new transcontinental construction. An official has been in Toronto assessing competitive rates for US and Canadian routes. The contract, costing 18 000 to 20 000 dollars, will be let this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Grand Trunk Pacific Railway
Montreal
Portage la Prairie
Grand Trunk Pacific
Loronto
United States
Canada
Canadian
Manitoba
Militia Estimates Pass. Factory Planned for Canada
Ottawa reports the militia estimates approved. Sir Frederick Borden announced plans to establish a heavy ordnance factory in Canada, to be run by the Ottawa Car Company in an agreement with a Coventry, England firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otttawa
Frederick Borden
Canada
Ottawa Car Company
Coventry
England
Japan famine relief expects end of aid after harvest
In northern Japan the famine relief effort continues with government action and gifts from sympathizers at home and abroad. Officials anticipate the summer harvest will reduce or end the need for foreign assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
Japan
Afrigas Black Peril and Rider Haggard on South African Clash
A columnist cites Rider Haggard on the looming conflict between Natal colonists and Zulus, noting warnings that future war could ignite a race struggle across South Africa. The piece discusses native consolidation, missionary influence, and German Southwest Africa’s Herero revolt as context for white fears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
Cetewayo
Arctic Honeymoon A Cincinnati Millionaire Heads North
Mr and Mrs Fleischmann set off on an extended Arctic honeymoon arriving in Norway with Dr and Mrs Holmes and Noel Dearmouth of London. They joined the steamer Laura at Trouvose, a converted whaler provisioned for twelve months though the top was expected to last only three months.
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Fleischmann
Arctic
Norway
Mr. Fleischmann
Cincinnati
Arctic Club
C. R. Holmes
Noel Dearmouth
London
Laura
Trouvose
Cholera Outbreak Reported in Manila and Surrounding Provinces
Cholera of a virulent type has broken out among Manila natives and surrounding provinces. Twenty one American cases in Manila with fifteen deaths. one American victim named Charles Sheehan. Provinces report twenty six cases and twenty five deaths. The disease is highly deadly.
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Manila
Charles Sheehan
To Hang for Assault. Bhaltinore- Win. Lee 17 Sentenced
A colored youth named Lee aged seventeen was tried in circuit court and found guilty of criminal assault on two white women six weeks ago. He confessed to the crime and was sentenced to be hanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bhaltinore
Lee
Cir ‘Ui CO
Bere
Princess Wrede Accused Thief Delivers Self to Mentors
Berlin reports Princess Wrede, found with silver plate looted from Paris and Berlin hotels, has arrived in the city and placed under the care of eminent medical specialists. She is described as suffering severe hysteria and thus reportedly inres ponsible for her actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Wrede
Paris
Railway board leaders to visit Yukon in August
Chairman Killam and Commissioner Mills of the railway board will tour the Yukon in August to investigate alleged excessive rates charged by the White Pass railway company.
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Ottawa
Killam
Mills
The
Railway Board
Yukon
White Pass
Fighting in Natal Escalates With Zulu Forces at Large
British columns clash with native rebels near Durban Natal killing 350 from the vanguard as 8 000 Zulu warriors remain at large. The confrontation signals mounting violence in the Natal theater with ongoing operations against the main force.
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Durban
Natal
Hatfield Delivers Rainy Streak in Dawson City
Hatfield, the rain snaker, continues a remarkable run in Dawson City Vermont. It has rained every day since he started with 18 inches of precipitation in seven days. Last year the entire June saw only .25 inches. More heavy showers are forecast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawson City
Hatfield
More Equipment for C N R Toronto
The Canadian Northern Railway Co orders five hundred fifty new box cars to be delivered before harvest. Rhodes Curry & Co 250 cars, Canada Car Co 200, Crossin Car Manufacturing Co 100. Adds to prior 1,600 cars. about fifty locomotives planned. Total cost near 4 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Canadian Northern Railway Co
Rhodes, Curry & Co
Amherst
N. 3
Canada Car Co
Montreal
Crossin Car Manufacturing Co
Cobourg
Ont
Canada
Busy year at Battleford land office as homeseekers flow in
The Dominion land office at Battleford Sask reports a steady stream of homeseekers arriving by train. Up to June 20 there were 730 entries and 35 patent applications, while the office handled 4,200 incoming letters and 1,620 outgoing messages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battleford, Sask
Dominion Land Office
Battleford
Ten Thousand Naturalized in Ottawa Report
The secretary of state reports that the total number of naturalizations in the year ending December 1 reached over 10,400. The figure reflects steady immigrant device as Canada grants citizenship to new residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Fisher argues against cattle embargo in Canada history
Sydney Fisher writing for the free importation lobby asserts contagious pleuro-pneumonia has never existed in Canada and defends the cattle industry against the embargo, summarizing the case history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Sydney Fisher
P. L. Grey
Canada
Twenty Years for Murder in St Hyacinthe Case
Price La pointe, a noted character in St Hyacinthe Quebec, was sentenced to twenty years in the penitentiary for the murder of Mrs Gendrean.
Cree Chief Little Bear Rejects Dominion Return Offer
Cree Indian Chief Little Bear of Montana declares he will never accept the Dominion government's offer to return to Manitoba, signaling steadfast stance amid urging repatriation discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Mont
Little Bear
Dominion
Manitoba
Col Denison Stresses Canadian Views in British Empire League
Col Denison spoke in London on Canadian perspectives of the league during a British Empire League meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Denison
London
Col
George Denison
League
British Empire League
Boston Woman Elected to Royal Astronomical Society
Mrs. Wilhelmina Paton Fleming of Boston United States has been elected as a member of the Royal Astronomical Society of London for her discoveries in astronomy. The announcement highlights her notable contributions and honors in the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilhelmina Paton Fleming
Boston
U.S.A
Royal Astronomical Society of
Irish Patient Reveals Misplaced Pin In Leg
A medical student recalls an Irish patient whose leg plaster was replaced. A pin pierced the skin twice due to a hidden misalignment, prompting the patient to withhold informing the doctor. The patient quips he knew the pin was sticking in him but stayed silent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medical College
Pat
Boston Herald
Stone inscription warns against fording river in County Cavan
A New York Tribune note recalls a stone near a small river in County Cavan Ireland. The inscription warns that when the stone is out of sight it is not safe to ford the river. It compares to a famous Kent England road post about reading signs.
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County Cavan
Ireland
Kent
England
Faversham
New York Tribune
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Rider Haggarde
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Mall
Elishare
Rider Haggard
Zululand
Africa
Germany
Marengo
Letsea
Dinigzulu
St. Helena
Dinizulu
C.N.R
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