Retirement of Premier Witte Stirs Russian Court Crisis
The announcement confirms Premier Witte’s resignation accepted with M. Goremykin named his successor. Goremykin’s rise amazes observers who doubt his ability to meet looming crises, while Witte returns to private life after assisting the emperor during unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersbourg
Witte
Goremykin
M. Goremykin
Council of the Empire
Portamouth
Winter Palace
Count Witte
Evacuation of Esquimalt Marks Canadian Control Over Forts
The evacuation of Esquimalt fortress by Imperial forces marks a historic shift in Canada as no British soldiers will guard North American forts for the first time in three centuries. Future garrisons at Esquimalt Halifax and other sites will be under the Dominion of Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
B. C
Esquimalt
Canada
North America
Halifax
Dominion of
Socialist May Day Parade Illuminates Montreal Streets
In Montreal on May 1 a May Day procession of about five hundred featured a red flag bearing Workmen of the World unite. Italians Belgians Germans French and Canadians joined as delegates of the Industrial Worker's Union Socialist Labor Party Italian Federation of Socialists and Social Democrats. The marchers, led by an Italian brass band, promoted cooperation over competition and passed Laval University amid little incident aside from anti clerical cries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Unite
Industrial Worker's Union
Socialist Labor Party
Italian Federation of Socialists
Social Democrats
United States
Brussels
Belgium
International
Laval University
British Emigration Enlists Men for Police Force Work
The Salvation Army emigration department in London seeks men suitable for police service in Toronto. A Canadian contractor who witnessed Rothschild emigrants to Canada has asked Rev. Mr. Davids of St Johns Tottenham to organize another similar group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Salvation Army Emigration Department
Toronto
Canada
Mr. Davids
St. Johns
Tottenham
beet sugar trade bonus and medicine hat city powers approved
Premier Rutherford introduced a bill in the Alberta legislature to spend a quarter of a million dollars to aid the sugar beet industry. Funds will be shared by refiners and growers. The Medicine Hat incorporation bill is expected to pass, granting city powers to Medicine Hat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmonton
Alta
Rutherford
Medicine Hat
Census Date Set for Western Provinces
Ottawa announces the census for Saskatchewan Alberta and Manitoba will occur on June 24 to count residents on the night of that date. Some western members favor a later date due to high immigration, which could affect representation by one or two seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Manitoba
A Long Sleep
In Belleville Ontario Edith Latta a fifteen year old girl from Caniston near the city has slept almost constantly for four weeks. She is hard to awaken for meals and then returns to sleep. Doctors believe a nerve disorder may be to blame and that she might gradually recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belleville
Ont
Edith Latta
Caniston
Death in Scissors. Winnipeg.
Mrs. Christian Stave of Ste Anne died at St Boniface hospital Monday evening from blood poisoning after a stab from a pair of scissors in the hand of her child. The mother was fondling the child when the child scratched her. by arrival at the hospital the poison was advanced with little hope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Christian Stave
Ste. Anne
St. Bonifaci Hospital
Questions of Imperialism in The May Magazines
London discussions on colonial conference feature radical MP Nine teenth Century arguing imperial defense and trade questions must shift view due to changed conditions. He says colonies resist cash contributions and tariffs, urging mutual benefit rather than nagging for money. National Review writers propose colonial built ships operated by steamship companies under empire control to boost war readiness and naval reserves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Wiesell Rea
Caies
Ht. J. Wickham
H.F. Wyatt
National Review
Colonial Conference
Mercantile Marine
British grants permission to raise Thames warships 1831
The British government approves raising the sunken warships off Lower Chatham from 1831 and issues a duty rebate order for goods imported into British Columbia destined for San Francisco sufferers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Thames
Lower Chatham
British Columbia
San Francisco
Anglo Tibetan Treaty Publication Details
The Anglo Tibetan treaty published after ratification outlines China paying the expedition costs to Lhassa in instalments and Britain recognizing China's sovereignty of Tibet. It calls for Chinese led railways telegraphs and mines with British investment allowed, and outlines trade access to Guangze and Kateko. Britain to withdraw troops after full payment. China to protect British trade and handle political relations with residents of Lhassa. A separate tariff agreement is to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Associated Press
China
Lhassa
Great Britain
Thibet
Guangze
Kateko
Chumbi
Expert Chemist Reports on Drug Adulteration in Canada
A. E. Durgeger, an expert chemist, was asked by former inland revenue minister J. P. Brodeur to investigate drug and pharmaceutical adulteration in Canada. He presents an exhaustive report with several recommendations.
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Ottawa
A. E. Durgeger
Inland Revenue
Canada
Post Office Fire Leaves Mail Undamaged in Transit
Toronto reports a minor fire at the post office caused water damage to letters but states not one percent of mail matter was destroyed and deliveries continue. Deputy post master George Ross confirms letters are being delivered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
George Ross
Victorious Canadian Sherring Wins Marathon at Athens
Hamilton rider William J Sherring, 27, 5 feet 6 inches and 122 pounds, won the Marathon road race at Athens after seven years in the sport. He previously finished second to John Caffrey in Boston 1900 and won the Hamilton Thanksgiving road race with a 1 51 57 time, Miller of Yonkers second. In a April 1 Athens letter he predicted victory and praised the eventual winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. J .Sherring
Hamilton
Athens
Sherring
John Caffrey
Boston
Miller
Yonkers, NY
Canada
Will of James Crane Left 62 Thousand Estates in Toronto
Toronto will filed for the late James Crane famed in municipal circles. Estate valued at 62363 dollars with legacies of 1.50 to six nieces and two nephews and charitable bequests. Knox College receives 200 dollars for a bursary. Toronto Home for Incurables 1000 dollars. House of Industry 1000 dollars. Irish Protestant Benevolent Society 500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox College
Toronto
James Crane
House of Industry
Irish Protestant Benevolent Society
Montreal Man Granted New Trial After Hanging Sentence
Montreal prisoner H McCraw, previously sentenced to be hanged in June at Three Rivers, receives a new trial date set for October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
H. McCraw
Three Rivers
Rapidly Clearing Away the Wreck in Golden Gate City
Citywide recovery progresses with 40 000 workers to be employed as rebuilding resumes in downtown San Francisco. Union Iron Works plans 4 000 workers. railroads reopen seven streetcar lines. chimneys inspected. lighting rules loosened. City of Puebla raised and under repair. crews fix Columbia and hulls of new liners repositioned after earthquake damage.
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San Francisco
Schmitz
United Railroads
Union Iron Works
California
Milwaukee
South Dakota
City
Puebla
Columbia
Hawaiian-American Steamship Company
Macri Committed for Murder Trial
Winnipeg. The preliminary hearing of S. Macri charged with the murder of Giovanni Romanelli on Sunday April 29 was held at the police court. Police Magistrate Daly ordered the prisoner to stand trial at the next assize sitting. The crowded court heard eyewitnesses describe the deed as Macri listened with passive composure and pleaded not guilty. Crown counsel was Deputy Attorney General Patterson. defense by R. A. Bonnar.
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Winnipeg
S. Macri
Giovanni Romanelli
Daly
Assize Court
Patterson
R. A. Bonnar
Northwest Mounted Police Annual Report Highlights Young Force and Harvests
Ottawa report notes average force age 29.02 with 650 non-commissioned officers and six deaths. Commissioner Perry praises pay raise from July 1. Harvest reports from Lesser Slave Lake and Peace River area in August. Wheat and oats yields at Vermilion and Prairie River settlements. Gambling in Yukon described as dying, magistrates remain lenient.
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Ottawa
Northwest Mounted Police
Perry
Constantine
Lesser Slave Lake
Peace River
Lesser Slave Lakes
Vermillion
Grand Trunk
Prairie River
Woods
Yukon Territory
Germany backs out over Turkish support
The Standard cites Count Folff-Metternich, German ambassador, informing Britain that Turkey cannot rely on German backing in a clash with Great Britain, signaling a shift in German commitments and its impact on diplomacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Standard
Count Folff-Metternich
Turkey
Great Britain
King Edward in Good Health Denies London Health Rumors
The British embassy in Paris quotes King Edward's secretary denying alarming London reports about the king's health. He states the king never was better and dismisses the rumors as unfounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Edward
Paris
London
Edward
Investigation Into Standard Oil and Railroads Antitrust Links
The department of justice will immediately begin an inquiry into the relations of the so called oil trust and several railroads to determine if there have been violations of the anti rebate law. The move targets possible anti competitive practices in pricing and relationships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Justice
Oil Trust
Britain's Navy Plans Under Construction in 1906 07
Official reports show Great Britain building six battleships ten armored cruisers eighteen destroyers and fifteen submarines. In 1906 07 four armored vessels seventeen destroyers and twelve submarines will be commenced though vessel designs are not yet fixed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Great Britain
Admiralty
Farm Dairy Course Offered by Manitoba Agricultural College
A two week course in farm dairying runs May 31 to June 14 at the Manitoba Agricultural College. Designed for farmers and families, the program covers cream separation butter making milk testing and dairy cattle care with practical and lecture components. No tuition, modest board costs, white uniforms required, applications via W J Carson Winnipeg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba Agricultural College
Winnipeg
W. J. Carson
Wheat Market Report Shows Steady Yet Mixed Prices Across Regions
The market summary notes steady to firm wheat in the United States and Winnipeg with a week’s advance in Winnipeg while European markets slip. May options show volatility due to suspected manipulation, and distant futures hint prices held by large world supplies, with a forthcoming Texas wheat harvest and favorable spring sowing boosting optimism.
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United States
New York
Winnipeg
Chicago
Minneapolis
Ocean
Europe
America
Texas
Canada
Russia
Manitoba
Fort William
Port Arthur
Fort Wiliam
CPR Trainmen Reach Wage Schedule Agreement
Montreal reports that CPR trainmen and railway officials signed a new twelve month wage schedule after nearly two months of talks led by D McNicoll and J W Leonard. The agreement provides a slight raise and will be reviewed annually with possible changes for the next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
C.P.R
Fort William
D. McNicoll
J. W. Leonard
First Steel Laid on G T P Portage la Prairie
The Grand Trunk Pacific begins steel laying at Portage la Prairie with yard expansion planned on the western town limits. Grading occurred last month and the site will become a large scale distribution hub as sidings and track are extended.
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Portage la Prairie
Grand Trunk Pacific
Portage
Newspaper Men Tour of Canada From Pennsylvania
One hundred fifty newspaper men from Pennsylvania plan a July tour across Canada. They meet at the Suspension Bridge Niagara on July 23 and travel to Toronto Muskoka Lakes North Bay Port Arthur Edmonton coast via CPR routes.
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Toronto
Pennsylvania
Canada
Suspension Bridge
Niagara
Niagara Falls
Muskoka Lakes
North Bay
C. P.R
Port Arthur
C. R
Edmonton
C.P.R
Carnegie as a humorist and lecturer at Canadian Club
Andrew Carnegie addressed the Canadian Club in Montreal joking about millionaires smiling then shifted to a serious plea for international tolerance. He urged focusing on making home a heaven and said the inner conscience is the sole judge. He received an ovation at St. Lawrence Hall. Later he was awarded the LL.D. at McGill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie
St. Lawrence Hall
Laird of
Skibo
McGill College
Boundary pillars at Rafah pulled. Turkish troops encamped
Cairo dispatch reports confirm boundary pillars at Rafah torn down and not replaced. Turkish soldiers have removed telegraph posts on Egyptian land and now encamp nearby, escalating border tension.
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Cairo
Rafakh
Woman Charged in Poisoning Case Across Leeds County
Mrs. Margaret Allen of Lansdowne and her lover William Connor are under arrest for poisoning her husband in Brockville Ontario. The husband died under strange circumstances and the stomach was exhumed for analysis in Toronto. The case has stirred Leeds county as the accused were well known locally.
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Brockvile
Margaret Allen
Lansdowne
William Connor
Allen
Brown
Brockville
Toronto
Leeds County
Race for Choice of Routes Through Western Passes
Vancouver covers the race between Canadian Northern Railway and Grand Trunk Pacific to locate a transprovincial line this summer. Canadian Northern surveys will work both Yellowhead and Pine River passes with crews already selected, aiming to file plans first in Ottawa to secure route gradients and first choice. Grand Trunk Pacific parties are already on the ground, outfitting in Edmonton as their counterparts move to the field.
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Vancouver
B. C
Canadian Northern Railway Company
Rockies
Pacific Coast
Yellowhead
Pine River
Canadian Northern
Grand Trunk Pacific
Ottawa
Edmonton
To an Old Lover
ANJ poem reflecting on aging and enduring affection. The speaker recalls youth and past romance, contrasts it with present quiet domestic life, and praises the steady glow of home and lasting love. The tone is nostalgic and tender, celebrating faithful devotion over time.
Typewriter Wonder Fritz Breaks Word Record in Toronto
Miss Rose L. Fritz demonstrated at St George's Hall Toronto writing 2887 correct words in thirty minutes beating her Chicago record of 2289. She wrote blindfolded from dictation a 100 word letter in 55 seconds and a second 100 word letter in 59 seconds, showing precise smooth typing and deft wrist control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. George’s Hall
Toronto
Rose L. Fritz
Fritz
Miss Frits
Rural Delivery Too Costly Report Says Rural Free Delivery Not Self Sustaining
Postmaster General tabled a study by William Smith and George Ross on rural free delivery in the United States. They found far from self financing with 30 000 routes and 500 new monthly, a high cost to the nation and a large expected deficit. They warn Canada should not adopt the program now and expect ongoing agricultural burden.
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House
William Smith
Postoffice Department
George Ross
Post Office
United States
Washington
Canada
Canadian Post Office Department
Winnipeg exhibition taps Dr. A. W. Bell as manager
The Winnipeg exhibition directors appoint Dr. A. W. Bell, long time chief of staff of the Toronto exhibition and promoter of dog poultry and cat shows, to oversee affairs. The Toronto Sunday World says he is enterprising and resourceful and will channel funds properly. East readers will view Winnipeg more favorably with Bell at the helm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
A. W. Bell
Toronto
Bell
Toronto Sunday World
Dr. Bell
Fragmentary quotation hints at character critique
A clipped exchange notes a speaker's lack of refinement and a claim that the subject admits cars fail to impress him. The quotes imply a verdict on personal distinguishing traits and taste, suggesting a broader social judgment.
Ceylon's Devil Bird and Its Eerie Cry
The devil bird or ulama of Ceylon is identified as Syrnium Indianum brown wood owl by naturalists. Narratives from ancient superstition report dire omens when its night scream sounds. Robert Knox and Mitford offer historical and modern accounts describing a shrill humanlike cry and an indescribable, terrifying howl heard near Kurunegala and other locations.
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Cevon
Hindustan
Robert Knox
Ceylon
Peple
Howeve
Mr. Mitford
Ceylon Civil Service
Kurunegala
Government House
Mysterious disappearance of ten houses in Belfast
Ten two storey artisan houses on a Donegal road site in Belfast vanished as if swallowed by an earthquake. Ground rents lost, foundations grubbed up, and services uprooted leaving only a single brick as a memorial. No one knows who removed them or why.
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Donegal Road
Belfast
Ireland
The Wrong Animed Fight Tale Countered by Lion
A Welsh boxer challenges an Irishman after training claims. His second Davy calls him a lion through three rounds until the Welshman is knocked out. Afterward the Welshman asks how he looks, and the reply adds a humorous twist to the misread fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davy
Bill
Debunking a Famous Wellington Quote
Dr. Miller Maguire argues that the Duke of Wellington never said Waterloo was won on the playing fields of Eton. Wellington spent little time at Eton and was moved to Brussels after failing to progress, with many contemporaries knowing even less about Eton than he did.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller Maguire
Duke of Wellington
Waterloo
Eton
Wellington
Brussels
Ananias' Match in Wales Speech Sparks Disestablishment Debate
Lloyd George addressed a meeting in Wales where his chairman introduced the Carnarvon Boroughs members. He was to reply to remarks by the Bishop of St Asaph on Welsh Disestablishment, calling the bishop one of the biggest liars in creation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd George
Wales
Carnarvon
St. Asaph
St. Asapt
Also Mentioned on This Page
Socialism
Riters
Victorious
Golden Gate City
Macri
R.N.W.M.P. Report
Germany
the Market Report
Thompson, Sons & Co
G.T.P
Cathole
Ceylon’s
Devil
Ling Screams
Ananias
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