Great Northern visit by rail magnate James Hill in Winnipeg
Mr. James J. Hill, famed Great Northern president, visited Winnipeg for a day of meetings and greetings. He toured venues, spoke at the Canadian Club luncheon, and met delegations from Melita Virden Minnedosa Gainsborough and Portage while outlining plans to connect Winnipeg to Vancouver and unite western rail lines. He stressed cooperation with other lines and the goal of building markets in the United States and Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipes
James J. Hil
Great Northern
Asteria
Thinery
Canadian Club
Manitcota
Mr. Hill
Manitoba Club
Hill
Winnipec
Vancouver
Louis J. Hill
Melita
West Hope
N. C
Virden
Mayor Langtry
Ald
J. F.C
Board of Trade
John Crerar
R. E. Denny
J. G.cheney
John Williams
Francis Graham
United States
Canada
Minnedosa
W. B. Waddell
H.m.mcdermid
George Fraser
Gainsborough
F. Lockerbie
Ww. Anderson
Wy. Fisher
Polar Expedition Heads North From Victoria to Search Arctic
Captain Mikkleson prepares to depart on Saturday with 140 days of provisions in a search for undiscovered land. Dr. MacLaren of Glasgow plans to join by sailing to Wrangel island if the Duch ess of Bedford returns in 1907. The expedition, with Leffingwell, targets the Arctic northwest edge as a relief party. An Ottawa despatch notes an order in council to rename the former Beat schooner to Duchess of Bedford.
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Victoria
B. C
Mikkleson
Arctic Exporer
Arctic
Dr. McLaren
Glasgow
Duchess of Bedford
Leffingwell
Dr. MacLaren
Wrangel Island
Ottawa
St Paul Captain Bell Dies After Red River Steamer
Captain Bell who commanded the steamer that carried the first freight on the Red River to Winnipeg has died. He led the vessel on the historic voyage marking early river trade progress.
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St. Paul
Bell
Red River
Winalpeste
Restway TM Under Construction From Moche Region To Sannaa
A new Restway transit route is being built in the Moche region and will extend to Sannaa the largest city in Southern Arabia. The project aims to improve regional connectivity and commerce across the area.
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Sannaa
Arabia
Colonial Marriage Bill Reaches Second Reading in Lords
London reports the colonial marriage bill passing the second reading in the Lords without division. The measure aims to legalize marriages across the empire where a spouse is deceased, addressing unequal marriage laws among Britain’s colonies and addressing succession to real property concerns.
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London
Lord Strathcona
National Transcontinental Railway Tender Deposits Set
Ottawa reports successful tenderers for two sections of the National Transcontinental Railway signed contracts with the commission. J D McArthur of Winnipeg posted deposits of 1 300 000 for the Western section while Hogan and McDonald deposited nearly 1 000 000 for the other section.
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Ottawa
National Transcontinental Railway
Transcontinental Railway Commission
J.D. McArthur
Winnipeg
Hogan & McDonald
Short Shrift for Road Agents Near Kamloops Case
Three robbers held up a CPR trunk near Duck Station Kamloops B C looted mail and fled one week later all three jailed one wounded reward amounting to 11500 dead or alive. A confrontation arose when authorities located the highwaymen who then fled. The chief identified the suspected ringleader as Miner a famous train robber with a $20000 U S reward.
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CPR
Duck
Kamloops
B.C
Norious
Calgary and Edmonton Land Co Profits Reported
London financier C D Rose presided at the annual meeting stating profits for last year totaled £50071. He noted a recent long lawsuit favorable to the company and that the government had disposed of some mineral lands in the area which would have returned about £10000 to the firm.
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London
C. D. Rose
J.P
Calgary and Edmonton Land Company
Rose
Immigrants Satisfied London Letter Clears Church Army
A statement on behalf of the Church Army signed by W. Carlile and F. Campbell says Southworth had no role with the Dominion government. It notes diversions of a small number of families to Ontario, six complaints found unfounded after investigation, and lists agents in Quebec Montreal Toronto Winnipeg with officers like Rev Dr Fyles and Rev Canon McKenna assisting immigrants. Carlile is in Canada to aid welfare.
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London
Southworth
Church Army
W. Carlyle
F. Campbell
Ontario
Quebec
Fyles
Montreal
Canon kKenand
Toronto
Scott Harden
T. O'Meara
Winnipeg
H. T. Leslie
Victor Carlile
Canada
Florida Water as a Beverage Tragedy at Duck Lake
An inquest into five Indian deaths at Duck Lake police barracks found signs of poisoning. Father Charle bois testified that Florida water was consumed for years with a dose of three spoonfuls in water. Dr Bourgeault performed a post mortem and sent a stomach sample to Regina for analysis. Indian agent James McArthur learned of the tragedy Monday morning. Evidence suggested one water brand caused all deaths, with eight hundred bottles shipped into Duck Lake in the past five months.
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Rosthern
Sask
Duck Lake
Stewart
Geneaux
Charlebois
Sandy Thomas
Florida
Bourgeault
Banquet to Stock Men in Regina Saskatchewan
The Regina city council hosted a banquet for the Saskatchewan Stock Breeders Association. May McAra announced plans with the CPR to improve housing, exhibition, and sale facilities, including new stabling and a spur to the Exhibition Grounds. Total expenditure expected around 25,000 dollars with stock yards, an auditorium, and an arena planned for the grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regina
Sask
Saskatchewan Stock Breeders’ Association
McAra
C.P.R
Neudorf Becomes Freight Divisional Point on Kirkella Line
Neudorf has been designated as a freight divisional point on the Kirkella railway, reinforcing its role in regional cargo operations. The change signals expanded yard capacity and improved linkage for goods moving through the line.
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Neudorf
Kirkella
New G P R Hotel at Winnipeg to Rival Eastern Cars
Winnipeg prepares for a new G P R hotel that will rival Quebec’s Chateau Frontenac and Montreal’s Windsor. The Royal Alexandra opening is planned for early July with a grand, pillar lined main rotunda, glass ceilings, and a central courtyard cafe.
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Winnipeg
Toronto
Montreal
Canada
Quebec
Windsor
C.P.R
Peter Lyall & Sona
Weekly report of the wheat market shows mixed movement
The week saw American prices rise overall amid artificial Chicago May delivery factors while European markets lag. Winnipeg advanced modestly, and Liverpool remained flat despite U S gains. Strong supplies and favorable crop prospects temper rallies. Prices closed with May at 1.14-1.40, July and Oct slight gains. In store at Port William and Port Arthur.
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Maystiye
Inside Canada's Largest Hotel Building Details
The article outlines extensive hotel facilities on each floor including numerous baths for staff and guests, marble partitions, and terrazzo floors. It describes public rooms with a proposed palm room replaced by billiard tables and a grill room in the basement, plus a grand dining hall and below stairs services.
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Main Street
Canada
Drill Dates in the West
The 12th Dragoons will train at Brandon June 19. The 11th Light Horse assembles at Calgary June 19. The Canadian Mounted Rifles squadrons A B and C meet at Edmonton June 5. The 13th Field Battery trains at Winnipeg July 3.
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Ottawa
12Th Dragoons
Brandon
11Th Light Horse
Calgary
Canadian Mounted Rifles
Edmonton
13Th Field Battery
Winnipeg
Wheat market notes show cautious advance and crop optimism
With May supplies and ocean shipments reported, world visible supply stands above a year ago while recent weeks saw declines. A cautious rally in U S markets depends on crop progress and average yields, as Russia supplies large exports and Manitoba grain stays firm amid dull trade and cancelled tonnage commitments.
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Ocean Passage
U. S
Russia
Bradstreets
Manitoba
Canada
Sea power appreciated in empire tour says Wyatt
H F Wyatt reports at the Navy league meeting that a tour of the empire widened Canadian appreciation of sea power. He notes strong British Canadian sentiment and weaker French Canadian interest, cites burdens of development and immigration, and supports Canadian fortifications as a right move.
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London
Navy League
H. F. Wyatt
Empire
Canada
Manitoba Sunday School Convention in Brandon
The twenty seventh annual convention of the Manitoba Sunday School Association will be held in Brandon on June 26 27 and 28 starting at 2 o clock each day delegates from Sunday schools across the region may attend along with pastors and superintendents Two delegates are allotted per 100 members and one per additional 100 A railway fare arrangement is offered for 100 delegates who pay full fare to Brandon A certificate from the ticket agent is required to claim the reduced fare Local delegates will receive lodging and meals as available An outline of the program will be published in the June Progress magazine
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Winnipeg
Brandon
Nenora
Ft. Frances
Estevan and
Arcola
Elwood
J. W. Stranks
Standon
Schoor
Progress
Will Explore for Coal and Mineral Resources
Geologist Mr Dowling will explore eastern Rocky Mountain coal areas between Red Deer river and Athabasca. Mapping will cover from Red Deer to Canmore and surrounding basins. Mr Innes will study lands between Saskatchewan and Upper Churchill rivers for geological and agricultural potential and mineral belts near a proposed Saskatchewan Hudson Bay rail line.
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Mr. Dowling
Geological Survey
Rocky Mountains
Red Deer River
Athabasca
Red Deer
Canmore
Innes
Saskatchewan
Churchill
Cobalt
Sudbury
Hudson's Bay
Toronto Counterfeiters Gang Suspected In City Area
Police in Toronto suspect a gang operates in the city or vicinity. A counterfeit $10 Quebec bank note appeared but circulated little. Counterfeits in bad quarters and half dollars circulated to farmers and suburban line conductors who traded produce.
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Toronto
Quebec Bank
Vermilion to Cold Lake Railway Set to Begin
It is settled that the Vermillion and Cold Lake railway starts from Vermillion and will open access to Cold Lake fisheries, flour, spruce, and tamarack resources. The charter limits construction to two years and the line may extend south to Calgary.
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Vermillion
Alta
Vermillion and
Cold Lake
Calgary
Forestry chief Stewart departs on Arctic inspection tour
Mr Stewart superintendent of forestry begins a inspection trip from Edmonton to Athabasca lake and Mackenzie river to Fort McPherson then across to the Porcupine headwaters and Yukon Dawson. He will reach Vancouver for the Canadian Forestry Association meeting in September.
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Ottawa
Stewart
Arctic Circle
Edmonton
Athabasca Lake
Mackenzie River
Fort McPherson
Yukon
Dawson
Vancouver
Canadian Forestry Association
Revision Bros. Gains federal charter as Hudson’s Bay rival
Ottawa report notes the Commons private bills committee approved a federal incorporation charter for Revision Bros a French fur trader expanding posts in remote Canadian districts. The firm tops Hudson’s Bay as a rival with a capital of 5 404 000 and powers to run vessels telegraphs cannery mills waters powers mining rights and lands. The bill limits banking to deposits from employees and excludes savings bank provisions and expropriation powers while allowing railway linkages up to ten miles.
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Ottawa
Committee of the Commons
Revision Bros
Canada
Hudson's Bay Company
Last of British Troops Retire from Work Point
In Victoria British troops marching orders ended with 250 Royal Engineers and garrison artillery sailing aboard the steamer Charmer for Vancouver and Britain. A large crowd cheered as bands played Auld Lang Syne and The Girl I Left Behind Me. the last sight of British forces in Canada faded from view.
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Victoria
B.C
Work Point Barracks
Canada
Royal Engineers and Garrison Artillery
Vancouver
Merrie England
Canadian Artillery
Immigrant Influx Dashes Into Canada Through Quebec
Immigrants flood into Canada via Quebec port with 2600 new settlers recently. 1100 are Scots from Glasgow, others from continental Europe, mostly laborers, sailing from Antwerp. Since navigation began, over 24 000 have arrived, with May half gone and 10 000 more than last year.
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Quebec
Canada
Atlantic
Glasgow
Europe
Antwerp
St. Lawrence
Northwest
Emigration Debate at Galway Irish Industrial Assoc
E J Riordan told Galway Irish Industrial Development Association that rising Irish industry worsens emigration. He warned that only time would reveal conditions he observed in the United States and Canada, where he spent four years. He argued Irish crisis drives migration and that applying earned energy at home would yield better results than most who left.
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London
Galway Irish Industrial Development Association
E. J. Riordan
States
Canada
Ireland
Prophets warn of doomsday dates at Exeter Hall meeting
London reports a gathering of Prophetic and Seventh Adventist groups who foretell the earth's end within twenty five years. They fix possible cataclysm around May 2 1929 or April 9 1991, with anti Christ figure linked to Napoleon and political conquests starting in Syria and France. They predict large Christian totals and mass translations to heaven or near Mount Sinai. Parliament members shown as sinful in translations. Egypt census to mark 12 million people.
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London
Exeter Hall
anti-Christ
Napoleon
Syria
France
Heaven
Mount Sinai
Baxter
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Canada Lands
Thomegson, Sons & Co
Chicago
Liverpool
The
Royal Alexandra
Arctic Region
Hudson's Bay CO
Munich
Egypt
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