Talk of the Last West Canada investment by Sir John Langham
Sir John Langham of London, renowned for the Langham field hospital in the South African war, sailed from Montreal aboard the Victorian after a Western Canada tour. He praises the enduring potential of Western settlement and reports heavy investments in Calgary real estate and Alix district farms, saying Canada offers unmatched opportunity.
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John Langham
Western Canada
Canada
Montreal
Sir John Langham
London
Langhain Field Hospital
Sir John
England
Calgary
Alix
Patterson Says Canada Resents Interference in Policy
London report quotes Hon. Wm. Patterson urging Canadians to resist any British meddling in Canada’s fiscal policy. He notes the West Indies Canada trade commission findings are not disclosed until formal reports are delivered. Patterson stresses that fiscal policy is a domestic matter and England should not advise Canada.
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Wm. Paterson
Canada
London
Wm. Patterson
Cajpadhin
Canadian steamer Stanley returns from Hudson's Bay voyage
The government steamer Stanley arrived back from Hudson's Bay last week after leaving Sydney on July 7 as the earliest ship to pass the Hudson Strait in years. She faced four miles of ice, met Port Berill on July 19, and helped break a passage on July 22 for the schooner Chrissie G. Thorey. After landing the surveying party at Port Berill, Stanley awaited the Earl Grey, which arrived August 5.
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Halifax
Steiner Stanley
Hudson's Bay
Sydney
Port Nelson
Port Berrill
Earl Grey
Canada Britain trade shows large yearly rise in 1909
Lord Strathcona reports Canada Great Britain trade for 1909 rose. UK total trade abroad 1 003 19 961 pounds, up from 970 066 361 in 1908. Canada trade with UK 29 424 609 pounds, up from 26 538 206. Exports to Canada 8 414 634, up from 6 289 447. imports from Canada 21 000 975, up from 20 249 759.
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Ottawa
Lord Strathcom
Canada
London
Great Britain
United Kingdom
China Expresses Great Alarm Over Border Provinces
Pekin reports Chinese press alarm at losing outlying provinces amid alleged Prussian encroachments in Mongolia and border areas. The papers distrust Britain as a third party to the Anglo-Japanese understanding, blocking China’s sovereign aims in Tibet. US consul general notes a dinner on the tenth anniversary of Tien Tsin’s capture, with a party member prophecy of empire partition within a decade.
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Pekin
China
Prussia
Mongolia
Great Britain
Tibet
United States
Tien Tsin
Ogilvie Seeks Hydro Power Along Hudson Bay Railway
Ex governor William Ogilvie now with Ottawa interior department arrives by way of Nelson River to assess water falls and river speeds near the Hudson Bay railway line. He notes feasibility hinges on harnessing power at intervals of about 25 miles, with potential to supply electricity for railway operation and reduce fuel costs. He and party previously explored the Saskatchewan river area and Grand Rapids to gauge river navigation and hydro capacity, citing Grand Rapids falls could yield 350 000 horsepower with further potential.
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Norway House
William Ogilvie
Yukon
Interior Department
Ottawa
Nelson River
Port Nelson
York Factory
Ogilvie
Hudson Bay Railway
Saskatchewan River
British cruiser Beylla lands to press demands in Honduras
The British cruiser Beylla arrived at Ceiba in response to appeals by the British consul over abuses against British subjects. Captain Thesiger seeks indemnity for three deaths and injuries linked to Honduran and Jamaican nationals. He threatens seizure of the customs house if demands are not met. Authorities may comply amid deep local antagonism toward English personnel.
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Ceiba
Honduras
Beylla
Thesiger
Captain Kendall Awarded Reward for Crippen Capture
Captain Kendall of the Montrose is entitled to a 1260 reward for aiding in the capture of Dr Crippen and his typist Miss Le Neve after their escape. The reward had been offered for Crippen and Le Neve’s capture following their escape to Canada. Kendall sailed the Montrose from Antwerp toward Canada and aided arrest upon arrival. He went ashore in London to discuss the matter with Superintendent Frost at Scotland Yard.
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Montrose
Crippen London
Scotland Yard Hay
Dr. Crippen
Miss Leneve
Kendall
Crippen
Canada
Antwerp
London
Scotland Yard
Frost
Floating dock plans for Prince Rupert discussed
Consulting engineers with Mr. Wainwright conferred with public works officers on earlier plans for a floating dry dock at Prince Rupert. A subsidy contract is expected when cabinet sittings resume, likely based on a second class arrangement.
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Prince Rupert
Ottawa
Wainwright
Public Works Department
Priests Delivering Violent Sermons In Madrid
Spain asks Holy See to curb violent sermons by Roman Catholic priests amid government reprimand. Cholera case tally rises in Bari Italy with thirty three total infections and multiple deaths across Biacegli Barletta Ope Margherita Di Savla and Cerignola areas.
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Madrid
Marquis de Gonzales
Vatican
Holy See
Spain
Italy
Bari
Penvane
Pugilie
Biacegli
Barletta
Ope
Margherita Mi Savla
Cerignola
Story Again Denied Ottawa
W J White inspector of US immigration for Canada denies a broadcast claim that fifteen thousand Americans have returned from Canada. He says the actual number will not exceed four hundred and some have gone back to bring families. The denial notes the circulation has caused harm and mentions recent flag insult resolutions.
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Ottawa
W. J. White
United States
Canada
Mr. White
Rio Janeiro
Brazil
Argentina
Argoy Automobile
Farmers Convention in Vancouver Sets Hay Grading Plan
Alberta and British Columbia farmers wrap up their convention in Vancouver after debating terminal elevators and a government standard for hay. They call for graded hay under inspectors, a cross province conference, and a uniform licensing and bonding law for commission merchants handling farm products. They also favor public abattoirs under government inspection and consider government owned terminals. shipping wheat by the Isthmus route is discussed.
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United Farmers
Abberta
British Columbia
Vancouver
B. C
Alberta
Britsh Columbia
Worsnop
Stamship Line
Europe
Yehuantepec
Creerer
Manitoba Grain Rowers’ Association
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Creever
Agassiz
Alberta Farmers’ Institute
Lawrence
Kamloops
Albeta
Commission
Normal School Reopens in Calgary With Record Enrolment
The Alberta Normal school reopened for autumn term with record enrollments for trainee teachers. It houses 160 but applications exceeded capacity, with preference for first term 1911 admissions. Two rooms of Second Class and one of First Class teachers are expected. practice classes start a week later. The building allows for enlargement without harming its design.
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Calgary
Normal School
Alberta
Department
South African election starts amid union debates
Merriman of Victoria signals readiness to accept premiership as Cape en line unity hints at safer start for the Union. Jameson urges Coalition on party divisions tied to racialism. Botha expected to command a ten to twelve seat majority. election in progress across Cape Colony. In Canada, Moir escape case leads to two Hamilton asylum guards charged with abetting, Moir and Taggart pursued.
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Merriman
Victoria
Cape Town
Jameson
Merriman Sauer
Fischer
Hertzog
Graaf
Doctor Smartt
Ree
Grahamstown
South Africa
Victoria West
Cape En
Transvaal
Botha
Eas
Cape Colony
Toronto
Moir
Hamilton
Fred McCullough
Monteith Trapnell
Taggart
Forbid Fight Pictures in Yukon and North West Territories
A directive from the controller of the North West Mounted Police bans exhibition of the Jeffries Johnson prize fight pictures in Yukon and unorganized territories.
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Ottawa
North West Mounted Police
Yukon
Territories
Krupp Gun Works Blown Up in Essen Fire
An explosion at the Krupp works proving grounds in Essen, Germany, caused a large fire that destroyed buildings. No further details on casualties or causes are provided in the readable text.
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Krupp
Essen
Germany
Alberta Shots Make Possibles at O R A Meeting
In the City of Toronto match at the ORA meeting Sergt. Martin of Calgary scored possibles at 600 and 800 yards while McInnis of Edmonton made four possibles at 800 yards seeking marks in the second stage.
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Alberta
Toronto
City of Toronto
Sergt. Martin
Calgary
McInnis
Edmonton
Westward shift in Canadian representation driven by census estimates
Census Bureau estimates suggest Manitoba would gain seats and Alberta and Saskatchewan would gain seats as prairie populations rise. Quebec and Ontario remain dominant. total Canadian population nears eight million by next June, with Manitoba at about fifteen seats, Saskatchewan eleven, and Alberta ten under revised representation.
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Ottawa
Bureau of Census and Statistics
Quebec
Prairie Provinces
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Canada
Ontario
Three
Maritime Provinces
Explorer Radford to Start Three Year Arctic Journey
New York scientist and civil engineer Harry V. Radford, just back from a 14 month survey north of Edmonton, plans a three year Arctic expedition to the barren lands and Eskimo shores. He seeks a white male companion and will collect zoological specimens for the United States Biological Society and Washington’s Natural Museum. His recent bison hunt yielded a 2402 pound head and carcass, the largest in North or South America.
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Radford
Edmonton
Harry V. Radford
New York
Great Slave Lake
North
South America
Arctic Sea
Mr. Radford
The
Notch
Montana
W. T. Hornady
New York Zoological Park
Earl Grey
Canada
Countess Grey
Arctic Club of America
New York Zoological Society
New York Press
Japan May Annex Corea Amid Seizure and Tension
Reports from Seoul and Corea indicate Japan advances toward annexation with prolonged official talks and frequent visits. Censorship tightens, Pusan papers seized, and Japanese warships patrol Corea’s coasts as the nation braces for possible annexation amid high tension.
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Seoul
Corea
Japan
Tokio
Pussan
Aviator Moissant Captures London Headlines
London papers feature aviator Moissant as a national hero after his Paris to London flight. Portraits and interviews fill previews with editorials praising the feat and its potential to usher mail and passenger air travel, highlighting his compass guided navigation despite motor vibrations.
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Paris
London
Moissant
London Morning
Moissini
Many Scotch People Emigrating Ottawa
Mr Maplcolm MclIntyre, a Canadian immigration agent from Glasgow, cites last year’s 14 000 Scotch emigrants to Canada and projects this season’s total to be eighty to one hundred percent higher. He notes Scots fear severe prairie cold and thus favor Ontario or British Columbia.
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Ottawa
Maplcolm MclIntyre
Glasgow
Department of Immigration
Canada
Prairie Provinces
Ontario
British Columbia
Lord Strathcona Backing Canadian Wolfe Monument
F C Wade of Vancouver reports with Lord Strathcona endorsing a Canadian monument to General Wolfe at Greenwich. He expresses strong approval and plans for generous support. Canadian clubs are understood to be progressing the matter.
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Lord Strathcona
London
F. C. Wade
Vancouver
General Wolfe
Greenwich
Canada
Why Are You Frightened in Canada Tariff Reform Trade
A London report quotes A. B. Blizzard, head of a lottery firm, recalling questions in Canada about tariffs. He notes Amperions gaining influence and argues tariff reform is needed to preserve trade between Canada and Britain.
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London
A. B. Blizzard
Canada
Britain
Strathcona Reports Canada Britain Trade and Farm Advice
Canadian High Commissioner Lord Strathcona releases an annual report noting revived trade and rising imports from Canada to Great Britain in 1908. Bacon prices soared as supplies fell, farmers urged to maintain hog production, and cheese and egg export issues highlighted along with packaging and quality concerns.
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Great Britain
Canada
Ottawa
Lord Strathcona
United Kingdom
England
Dominion
United States
Denmark
Sir Wilfrid at Prince Rupert Welcomed by City
Sir Wilfrid Laitimer arrived in Prince Rupert BC aboard the Prince George after a Pacific voyage. A gaily bedecked flotilla greeted the ship with salutes as a civic address and welcome from Daughters of the Empire French Canadians and Indians were presented. He praised Prince Rupert as the last achievement of Canadian enterprise and hoped to return in three years to see the Hallfinx route.
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Prince Rupert
B. C
Pacific
Wilfrid Laitimer
Prince George
Kestrel
Balcon
Daughters of the Empire
Wilfrid
Hallfinx
Policeman Fatally Shoots Suspect After 48 Hour Manhunt
After a two day chase in Fernie British Columbia Martin Hellar fled toward the Elk River. He was cornered near the hotel where he shot William Palmer days earlier and was fatally shot by Constable Gorman as he reemerged from brush. Police had pursued Hellar from Duck Lake and Ingarm Ranch, aided by townsfolk who fed him during the trek. The confrontation ended with Hellar's fatal wound as bullets raked the train track area.
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Tin Hellar
Chase Fernie
B. C
Martin Hellar
Wm. Palmer
Kregg
Hellar
Gorman
Fernie City
Elk River
Ingram
Duck Lake
Dr. Saunders
Cooky
British Cruiser Bedford Wrecked Off Quelport Island Korea
Eight men from the Bedford engine room crew are dead after the cruiser ran aground on rocks two miles west of Quelport island off Quelpart. The ship, damaged and sinking in heavy seas during speed trials, was part of a British squadron sailing from Wei Hai Wei to Nagasaki. Japanese warships and salvage vessels were dispatched. sister ships Minotaur and Monmouth stood by but had to depart in rough conditions.
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London
Bedford
Quelport Island
Korea
Admiralty
Quelpart Island
Strait of Korea
Wei Hai
Wei
China
Nagasi
Minotaur
Monmouth
GREAT DESTRUCTION BY FIRE Spokane
A massive fire disaster description reports over fifty dead and more than one hundred missing across Idaho, eastern Washington, and western Montana. Two hundred injured, several villages burned, roads and bridges destroyed, and relief efforts hampered. Firefighters, including 250 soldiers from American Lake, struggle as no fires are yet controlled.
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Spokane
Wallace
Idaho
Washington
Montana
American Lake
Oregon
Medford
United States Weather Bureau
Agreement Extends R N W M P Five More Years in West
Ottawa reports Col Fred White, controller, returned from inspection west to the Pacific coast noting plans to reduce in Yukon and a wreck of the Princess May. The Rh N W M P will continue assisting Saskatchewan and Alberta for five years, delaying any withdrawal. Captain Elmer Mikkleson’s Alabama expedition is wrecked off Greenland with a landing on Shannon Island.
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Alberta
Saskatchewan
Ottawa
Fred White
Pacific
Yukon
Colum White
Northern Territory
Copenhagen
Elmer Mikkleson
Greenland
Mikkle‘son
Shannon Island
Scientists test biorcentengraphy of human organs in Munich
Dr KE Klesler Dr H teid and engineer Z Pouhk conducting cinematograph experiments in Munich to capture internal organs. They name the process biorcentengraphy as they explore new imaging techniques with the human body.
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Munich
KE. Klesler
H. Teid
Z. Pouhk
Have Made an Amazing Discovery Montreal
Inquiries in Montreal trace a spread of false news about a large immigrant trek to Canada. Official sources claim a U S transportation company originated the blunders as part of a slander campaign. Documents are in Montreal officials' possession.
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Montreal
Ski
Canada
United States
Washington Kings
Palm Sunday and the Temple Cleansing in Passion Week
The commentary outlines Jesus riding into Jerusalem on a donkey as prophecy fulfilled, the crowd cries Hosanna turning to crucify Him, and His cleansing of the temple. It links His authority over creation to his coming kingdom and cautions against hollow religion symbolized by the fruitless fig tree.
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D. M. Stearns
Mary
Bethany
Jerusalem
Zion
Jesus
Elijah
Daniel
Adam
USA
David
Rosanna
Daryl
Israel
Temple
God
Jesus Q Christ
Tarwel
Many Settlers Are Coming to Canada via St Paul
One thousand homesteaders passed through St Paul en route to western Canada and the northwest states. More are expected next month. Excursion rates on the first two Tuesdays of each month are in effect. The Canadian northward migration has drawn settlers for years and will continue.
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St. Paul
Canada
Mann
St Paul
Locks on Saskatchewan River Aimed for Deep Water
Public Works reports a preliminary Saskatchewan river lakay study between Edmonton and Lake Winnipeg will be ready this session, with full data due next session. No canal to make Saskatchewan navigable. locks only at heavy falls. Deep water will grow via wing dams and dredging.
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Saskatchewan
Ottawa
Department of Public Works
Saskatchewan River
Edionton
Lake Winnipeg
Saskatohewan
Wing Dama
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Newfoundland
G.T.R
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Farmers’ Convention
B.C
AORE
Strathcona
Mar
Fernie Mines
Crow's iNest Pasa Coal Co
Coal Creek
Michel
Missoula
Northern Pacific
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