GZAR Opens the First Parliament in St Petersburg
The opening of the National Assembly in St. Petersburg featured the Czar amid grand imperial splendor as troops guard the Tauride Palace. Goremykin stood in for Count Witte. the Czar announced amnesty for political prisoners and martial law abolition. The Douma convened with President Petrunkovich delivering the initial address and government communications.
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St. Petersburg
Seeride
Union
Tauride
Drijiiant
National Assembly
Winter Palace
Tauride Palace
Count Witte
Goremykin
Grand Hall
Wich
N G Reat
Petrunkovich
Witnesses sought for Kenora murder case from far north
Port Arthur sergeant P Eagan travels 250 miles by canoe to gather witnesses in the murder charge against Fushwegah an Indian awaiting trial at Kenora. The case concerns a northern wilderness killing over two years ago linked to Geeshingoose a relative found dead with a rope around his neck near Catlake.
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Port Arthur
McCunnis
Fushwegah
Geeshingoose
Catlake
Fou
Kenora
Archbishop Langevin Attends Plenary Catholic Meeting
Ottawa reports Archbishop Langevin of St Boniface attends the annual meeting of the Roman Catholic hierarchy. The gathering lasts about a week and will discuss questions affecting church interests as bishops consider calling a plenary council of the church in Canada.
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Ottawa
Langevin
St. Boniface
the Church In
Canada
Prince Arthur Thanks Canada On Quebec Visit
The governor-general received a telegram from Prince Arthur in Quebec expressing sincere thanks for kindness and hospitality during his first Canadian visit. He says the journey left a deep lasting impression and sends best wishes for Canada's prosperity and people's happiness.
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Ottawas
Prince Arthur
Quebec
Canada
Dominion
Franklin County Indicts for White Cup Ration Case
In Jackson Mississippi Franklin County citizens charged as members of an alleged white cup ration pleaded guilty to intimidating the government homesteaders. Each received a minimum fine of 25 dollars and three months imprisonment. The case drew attention due to prominent parties involved including the sheriff.
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Jackson, Miss
Franklin County
Sherif
Alberta Stock Prices Hit Record Aucton Peak At Calgary
The Alberta Cattle Breeders Association held its annual show in Calgary with a record turnout of breeds. Ninety four bulls sold at an average price near ninety four dollars, with Herefords averaging about one hundred forty dollars and Aberdeen Angus around one hundred twenty five. Only two Galloways sold for forty five dollars each. Many animals were yearlings and two year olds. Stallions were not auctioned, but demand remained strong for Civilydes Shires Percherons and Hackneys in private sales. Judges praised Goddington Magnifico as among the best Alberta bred hackneys in Canada.
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Calgary
Alta
Bell
Cove
Alberta
Albrerta
Goddington Magnifico
Canada
Ancient Triangular Tablet Found Near Balcarres Saskatchewan
Balcarres resident C Noddings brought an ancient triangular tablet said to have been on a hill for ages. The carved piece shows a man's face and multiple figures around it. Noddings plans to ship the tablet to the Regina Department of Agriculture after widespread inquiries from around the world.
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Balcarres
Sask
C. Noddings
Heaver Hills
Noddings
Department of Agriculture
Regina
Lord's Day Bill Committee Hears Concessions and Deadlock
Ottawa committee reports from the Lord's Day Alliance and transportation groups on Sunday work concessions. Rev. Mr. Shearer proposes limited Sunday loading and unloading, holiday weekly work, and double pay for Sunday labor. Transportation firms say no agreement is possible. Birmingham? documents note differing stances from Michigan Central at St. Thomas and UCPR. The committee will amend the bill as needed.
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Ottawa
Lord’s Day Bill Committee
Lord’s Day Alliance
Mr. Shearer
H. H. Adams
Michigan Central
St. Thomas
Victoria Ministerial Association
Canadian Manufacturers Association
St. H. Christie
UC. P. R
Liverpool
Canadians Win Largest U S Railway Contract
The Milwaukee Road Pacific coast extension contract, worth 17 million dollars, was awarded to McIntosh Bros James A. and Donald A. of Canada. Born in Stormont County, Ontario, they grew up on a farm, moved to New York, and have 25 years as partners without formal technical schooling. James A. McIntosh of Ottawa is named as a brother.
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United States
Milwaukee Road
McIntosh Bros
James A
Donald A
McIntosh
Stormont County
Ant
New York
J. A. McIntosh
Ottawa
Principal Sparling's Stirring Speech at Conference
Rev. Dr. J. W. Sparling principal of Wesley College Winnipeg addressed the Methodist general conference in Birmingham Alabama. He delivered a fraternal greeting from Canadian Methodists to the South and his remarks drew frequent applause from delegates and laymen.
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Birmingham
Ala
Methodist General Conference of the South
J. W. Sparling
Wesley College
Winnipeg
Canada
Frisco from a Balloon Captures City Ruins
The signal corps of the United States Army photographs San Francisco ruins from balloons. A series of pictures is to be stored by the War Department in Washington. Several hundred images have been taken of various buildings, and an order for three balloons ensures a complete panoramic view of the city.
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San Francisco
Signal Corps
United States Army
War Department
Washington
Kenora mill contract awarded to Winnipeg firm
Kenora Ont grants a quarter million dollar contract to G H Archibald Co of Winnipeg for a seven story fireproof Maple Leaf Milling Co plant. Nordyke Marmon of Indianapolis to supply machinery. site cleared today. Plant can produce 2.4 barrels daily, with future option to add another 2.0 barrel line.
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Kenora
G H Archibald@ co
Winnipeg
Nordyke @ Marmon Company
Indianapolis
Maple Leaf Milling Co
Tew Company
Western Milling Co
St. Boniface
Canada
Alberta Grain in Fine Condition in Calgary Area
General Superintendent Jamieson of the CPLA reports the fall and spring wheat oats barley and flax thriving. Seeding nearly done as farmers break more ground for fall wheat. Rains near McLeod aided crops and weather is favorable across the province.
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Calgary
Jamieson
CPLA
Alberta
McLeod
Lloyd George denies attack on Church in education bill
In the Commons debate on the education bill, David Lloyd George repudiates bishops who claim the bill harms the Church of England. He says it mirrors moves in other areas and that democracy opposes clerical influence, uniting to keep church or political figures from guiding children to the Bible.
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London
House of Commons
David Lloyd George
Board of Trade
Church of England
England
Lake Strike Ends With Reinstatement Of Workers
After talks led by President Keefe of the Longshoremen's Union and dock managers, lake longshoremen return to work on last season wages awaiting a further conference. The strike began May 1 for mates union recognition and involved about 20,000 men, with firemen oilers and water tenders quitting. Freight costs are expected to rise temporarily as lake traffic resumes.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Keefe
Mates
Buffalo
Stock Men Forced Out by Settlers
Reports from the country south of the C P R between Swift Current Saskatchewan and Irvine Alberta describe ranchers being driven out by settlers. German Americans are moving in, fencing waterholes with barbed wire and encroaching on 6000 square miles. Many head north to ranching areas undisturbed by homeseekers as this dry region becomes wheat land.
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Regina
C.P.R
Swift Current
Sask
Irvine
Alta
United States
Walsh
Maple Creek
Toronto Opposition to J J Hill Railway Bill
Senator James McMullen urges Toronto to protest the J J Hill railway bill now in the Dominion house. He argues Hill would gain control of entry passes for Canadian Northern and G T P into Vancouver, despite support for free trade railways. The city council received and read the letter, and the board of control will handle the matter.
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Toronto
J. J. Hill
Dominion House
James McMullen
Hill
Canadian Northern
G.T.P
Vancouver
Board of Control
Wheat Market Holds Firm Amid Speculative Touches
The market report notes a firm seven day tone in wheat with American gains led by Chicago May plus 2 cents and Minneapolis 2 cents, while European prices weaken. It cites short sellers, possible Chicago deliveries, and outlooks for supply, weather, and export demand, with April U S government crop data showing 29.623 million acres and 472 million bushel yield. Manitoba prices stay firm but dull as export demand wanes and lake strike is settled.
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Atlantic
Chicago
Minneapolis
Duluth
New York
Winnipeg
America
Europe
U.S
U. S
Canadian
Northwest
Argentina
Australia
Manitoba
Fort William
Port Arthur
Niagara Falls Diversion Debate Before House Committee
Colonel O H Ernst chairman of the American section of the international waterway commission testifies on the Niagara Falls diversion for power. He cites Canadian investment and joint reports, notes 50 percent water could be diverted without destroying scenic beauty, and discusses damages and impact on the falls.
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Niagara
Washington
O. H. Ernst
International Waterway Commission
Niagara Falls
House Committee On Rivers and Harbors
Canada
Col Ernst
Chamberlain Urges Closer Empire Union At Banquet
At a banquet of Austral Asian merchants Joseph Chamberlain urged a gradual closer commercial union of the empire. He proposed a empire council to oversee trade and later move toward an imperial council to resolve laws defence and other common questions. He stressed voluntary agreement and foresaw this as a twentieth century great problem.
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Lendos
Joseph Chamberlain
Laurier
Canada
Zollverein
Commercial Union
Reichrath
Imperial Council
Chamberlain
United Kingdom
C P R Train Robbery At Kamloops Recalled By Bandits
A Canadian Pacific express train was halted by a masked gang east of Kamloops for the second time in two years. The robbers seized mail and express car contents, left without the dynamite, and escaped after a half hour delay. Prominent clues tie the gang to a prior 1904 Mission Junction to Vancouver robbery and to Bill Miner.
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Kamloops
B. C
San Francisco
Lhe
C.P.R
Mission Junction
Vancouver
Thorburn
Nicola
Bush Fires in British Columbia Cause Major Losses
Steamers report large bush fire losses along the coast as fires rage unusually early this year. Across the inlet near Vancouver four thousand cords of wood burned in the blaze.
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Vancouver
Food cooked in the street in San Francisco amid relief effort
General Greeley reports conditions in San Francisco as food for 300000 people is cooked in the streets with fuel shortages and large daily rations while saloons remain open in tents. He notes improving mood and a expected drop in demand. Secretary fast allows a Japanese Red Cross gift of 50000 through Ambassador Viscount Aoki, despite the US stance on foreign relief.
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Washington
War Department
General Greeley
San Francisco
Schmitz
Oakland
United States
Fast
American National Red Cross
Japanese Red Cross Society
Ooo
Viscount Aoki
Saskatchewan Assembly Passes Resolution Denouncing Mavor Report
Regina debate approves a motion by Mr Grant Batoche condemning Professor Mavor's wheat production claims. He argues western provinces can meet Britain China and Japan needs and still have grain to export, citing Saskatchewan and Manitoba yields. The resolution passed unanimously.
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Regina
Sask
Grant
Mavor
Legislative Assembly
Batoche
British Board of Trade
Toronto University
United Kingdom
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
George Langley
Redberry
Prof
Rosthern
Motherwell
Haultain
Failed Extradition of Peter Turner From U S Authorities
Manitoba failed to extradite Peter Turner from Fargo after a three week trial costing about 5000. The U S extradition commissioner ruled insufficient evidence to prove his identity. Turner, alleged head of a northern US gang, faced charges of horse stealing cattle rustling and incendiarism in southern Manitoba and was captured after leaving Aberdeen penitentiary.
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Winnipeg
Peter Turner
United States
Fargo
Manitoba
Aberdeen Penitentiary
McLean County
Rolla County
Thy
The Deal Sea W and the Salt From Dead Sea
The Dead Sea lies 1800 feet below the Mediterranean, broken by salt divers. No living creatures inhabit its waters and no boats navigate it. Salt is collected by divers, loaded by camels to Jerusalem for curing hides and domestic use. Salt has long served as currency alongside bricks of tea in Asia.
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Dead Sea
Mediterranean
Jerusalem
Jordan
Desert
Central Asia
China
Siberia
Jove Cuts Down Tree Then Demands Rebuilds
A lazy peasant avoids chopping a dead tree near his cabin. A traveler suggests Jove be called to fell it. Jove knocks the tree down but wrecks the cabin and offers to rebuild, noting it would take the man four weeks to rebuild. Morals warn against shirking work and calling on others for easy fixes.
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Jove
Geage
Chicago News
Poker Checks and Antedating Aboard a Judge’s Talk
A child asks about poker checks and their dating. Papa explains poker checks are not bank checks, noting they are antedated. The judge then returns to reading his paper as with calm family dialogue.
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Papa
Two Ways to Prooper
Two kinds of business men may succeed the ad aware and the one who accepts others to write and place his advertisements for him.
Portuguese Warship Baptista Andrade Discovered Aboard
Lisbon dispatch reports the Portuguese warship Baptista Andrade vanished months ago while carrying a new governor to Mozambique. The vessel was driven ashore on an uninhabited African island by a cyclone. All hands were found alive and in good health.
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New York
Lisbon
Baptista Andrade
Mozambique
Crusos
Adulterating Butter Unveiled Before Commons Panel
Lord Strathcona told the select committee that Canadian butter is often manipulated after importation to boost moisture and pass as English butter. He urged prohibition of blending, noting Australia and other colonies echoed the concern and that banning the practice could raise Canadian butter sales.
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London
Select Committee of the Commons
Heavy Bill for Glanders Ottawa At Agriculture Committee
Dr Rutherford testified about gallers losses from Nov 1 to Mar 1 1906 showing 3476 horses killed and 250000 dollars in compensation paid by the department. Government covers two thirds of horse prices. No provinces in the maritimes reported horse deaths. In Pictou 94 cattle were killed with 1290 dollars in compensation after finding disease from eating fragment and not contagious.
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Ottawa
Agriculture Committee
Rutherford
Maritime Provinces
Pictou
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Prince
Whitecaps
Principal Sparling
Kenora Mill
Rally Rounded Bible
the Market Report
Thompson, Sons & Co
C.P.R. Train Robbery
Transcontinental Express
B.C
Avor
Glanders
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