Scotland Seeks Home Rule and Separate Scottish Parliament
Northern member Captain Prite introduces a bill in the House of Commons proposing a separate Scottish parliament with powers to levy taxes except customs and excise. The plan includes a revived Scottish privy council, English king represented by a lord high commissioner, and Edinburgh as the seat of government. An English news note mentions a swimming accident involving Captain Wolffe in progress.
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London
House of Commons
Prite
North Aberiees
Scotland
Scottiah
Commons
Teish
Kings
Natal Zulus Massacre Allegations Reach House of Commons
Secretary Chamberlain reported to the House on British inquiries into atrocities against Natal Zulus during operations against rebel chief Bambasta. A Natal governor telegram claimed 3,000 natives killed and 2,000 captured, including the wounded, while Premier Campbell Bannerman insisted there was no admission of such acts and Natal claimed no knowledge of wounded killings.
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Londons
Charenill
House of Commons
Natal
Bambasta
Bambaata
Beng
Zuus
Campbell Bannerman
Johannesburg
New Liberal Colonial Club formed in London
Report of the inaugural dinner at the Liberal Colonial Club organized to study colonial questions and advocate British dominions beyond the seas. Leaders discussed self-government for colonies, unity across parties, and Canada’s needs seen on the spot.
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London
Earl of Durham
Liberal Colonial Club
Sid
Mw Reeves
Dominion study on building a new Welland Canal
The Dominion government seriously considers constructing a new Welland Canal. Marine men say it is needed and favor building. Government surveyors have worked for months from Port Colborne to Port Dalhousie to examine property.
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St. Catherines
Uni
Dominion
Welland
Port Colborne
Port Dalhousie
Box of gold found near Port Gibson after steamer Ida May robbery
A box of gold stolen from the steamer Ida May was found in the woods on the outskirts of Port Gibson Alaska by Northern Commercial agent WC Hodman. The box was intact with nothing missing and a $30 reward had been offered by Superintendent Charles of the express company. No arrests yet, several suspects.
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Gibbon
Alaska
WC. Hodman
Charles
The
Express Company
Canadian Pacific to Add 55000 Dollar Coal Dock Expansion
Fort William prepares for a 55000 addition to the hard coal department. About one hundred workmen will be employed on the project, with partial completion expected by the autumn influx of anthracite. The report also notes widespread crop failures and looming food needs in Russia, Samaria, and Kazan provinces where 5 million peasants require monthly sustenance.
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CPR
Fort William
Canadian Pacific Focks
Thi
Russia
Samaria
Kazan
Zemstvo Funis
Bec
Canadian Postage Note System Study Plans Ottawa Visit
Postmaster general task force will travel to Ottawa next Saturday to study the Canadian postal note system for congressional use. They seek authoritative data on Alfred Bell's fortune terms, with estimates ranging widely and a probable distribution to Britain, South Africa, and family heirs in Germany and Austria.
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Congress
Ottawa
Canada
Great Britain
South Africa
Bell
Germany
Austria
Canned meat scare lessens as tests show little danger
London reports a broad analysis of canned goods at the urging of the local government board finds few findings to support the scare. Experts say the main issue may be retailers keeping products on shelves too long while inspectors monitor imports and safety. Manitoba eyes a heavy harvest with up to twenty thousand harvest hands needed for 20 000 to 22 000 imported harvest workers anticipated. Weather and rat routing may shift harvest timing to August 10 or slightly later.
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London
England
W. J. Mack
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Ocean Passage
Iso
Russia
Liverpool
Ruselate
Worll
Wradatreet
Winnipeg
Fort William
Port Arthur
Liberal telegram salutes Dreyfus on truth over intrigue
Brussels report says a liberal deputies chamber telegram to May Dreyfus congratulates him on truth prevailing over intrigue. A Canadian interior department map revised to May 1 shows Mantoba Saskatchewan and Alberta with even numbered sections disposed and marks new towns and rail lines.
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Brussels
Chamber of Deputies
May Dreyfus
Department of the Interlor Hs
Mantoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Do Good on the Sabbath and Seek Humble Service
A sermon reflects on Jesus teaching that doing good on the Sabbath honors God, not the ritual. It warns against legalistic Sabbath worship and outlines humility, self denial, and readiness for the resurrection, stressing justification by faith and the reward of faithful works.
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Wiuber
Isa
Ezek
Jesus
Jatin
Athess
Christ
Ephil
Canada Loyalists Regret King Edward’s Canada Visit Postponed
London reports interviewers and Canadian officials lament the postponement of King Edward’s planned Canadian tour. Lord Strathcona and Sir Sandford Fleming voice hope the king may still visit Canada someday, noting the strong loyalty of Canadians and practical obstacles that delayed the trip. The Times echoes disappointment but suggests future opportunities.
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London
the Strand
Lord Strathcona
Sir Sand
Fleming
Belem
Edward
Canada
Lord Strathpona
Sandford Fleming
Relcourt
Nis
Cam
Times
Prince of Wales
the Times
Department of Mines Transfer in British Columbia Cabinet
The Department of Mines for British Columbia and its geological and wine divisions move from Mr Oliver, Minister of Interior, to Hon. Mr Templeman, Minister of Inland Revenue and cabinet representative. The transfer, arranged as a step before a formal Department of Mines act, places Templeman to head the mining bureau once legislation passes. A government bill to create the department will be introduced at the next session.
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Oliver
Interio
Templeman
Inland Revenue
British Columbia
Department of Mines
Merger talk ties Penman to McPherson and Tuckett firms
A syndicate that bought Penman Manufacturing Co of Paris is nearing a deal for McPherson Shoe Co and eyeing Tuckett Tobacco Co. Penman stock traded at 346 for 100 shares, bought by J Stewart Jr of Sovereign Bank Montreal for English and German interests. WD Long holds much Penman stock and also sizable McPherson holdings.
Dragoons sweep down peasants in Roschkohova uprising
Reports describe troops sent to quell the uprising in Roschkohova region firing on peasants wholesale. Fierce conflagrations rage in about six sections as villagers flee for survival amid the violence and chaos.
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Roschkohova
Railway Commission to Probe White Pass in Yukon Trip
Commissioner Mills plus eight traffic advisers Hardwell and others depart Aug 1 to meet Chief Commissioner Killam in the Yukon. They will hear charges against the White Pass and Yukon Railway over excessive freight rates and review cases in Alberta and British Columbia.
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Railway Commission
Ottawa
Mills
Trac
Hardwell
Way Commission
Killam
Yukon
White Pass
Alberta
British Columbia
Strange Diamond Robbery in New York Society
Police investigate a sensational diamond theft from a society woman. Scores of jewels, some as large as pigeons eggs, valued at over 50000 dollars, are missing and details remain undisclosed. Detectives describe the case with Arabian Nights tone while withholding further information.
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New York
American beauty and society figure Lady Curzon dies
Vondon tacy Curzon, widow of Lord Curzon of Kedleston and daughter of American millionaire L. Z. Lester, died after a lengthy illness. She had been ill ten days and never fully recovered from a past ailment. Her brother is Joseph Lester of Chicago wheat circles. The notice recalls Lord Curzon’s recent India viceroy tenure and marriage in 1895. Alfonso Took Long Ride. Madrid King Alfonso and Queen Victoria traveled by car from La Granja to San Sebastian amid threats and heavy garrison presence, as they planned a summer on the route.
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Vondon
Tacy Curzon
Lady Curzon
Lord Curzon of
Kedleston
India
Lord Minto
L. Z. Lester
Washington
Josep Lester
Chicago
Lord Curzon
Alfonso
Madrid
Queen Victoria
la Granja
San Sebastian
CPR Announces Harvest Hire Rates for Liverpool Route
London to meet harvest labor demand as CPR sets a rate of six pounds from Liverpool to a listed destination between August first and August twenty third. Harvest workers may return after one month, no later than November third.
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London
Eng
CPR
Liverpool
Market Report Shows Mixed Wheat Prices and Japan Flood Losses
The market report notes fluctuating wheat prices in the market with shipments and stocks described, rust concerns, and cautious buying by elevators amid a steady supply. It also reports devastating floods in central Japan, rail service disruption, and rescue efforts as authorities act to relieve distress.
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Centra
Japan
Port Arthur officers named for dismissal and punishment
A commission investigating the Port Arthur surrender urges Lieut Gen Stoessel to be dismissed and shot, Lieut Gen Fock to be dismissed and sentenced to a year of hard labor, Gen Reiss to be dismissed and banished, and Admiral Alexieff Lieut Gen Smiraef and General Vernander to be reprimanded. A formal trial of these officers will occur soon.
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Stoesse Ip
St Petersburg
Port Arthur
Stoestel
Fock
Fourth East Siberian
Reiss
Stoessel
Bamahed
Alexieff
Far East
Smiraef
Vernander
Cobalt Professor Reveals New Silicate Compound
Prof W E Hidden of New York leaves camp for Toronto after publicly celebrating his last day with the discovery of a silicate of carbonate of cobalt. The substance is entirely new to North America and was previously known only at Sehnelberg, famed cobalt mines of Saxony.
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W. E. “Hidden
New York
Toronto
North America
Sehnelberg
Saxony
London mourns death of former mayor and MP David Glass
David Glass formerly of London Ontario died in Spokane Washington at about 76. He resided there for years and had a notable public career, serving as mayor of London for several years and as member of parliament for East Middlesex before the Macdonald government fell.
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David Glass
London
Convict Fourdain Seeks Supreme Court Stay in Joliet
Fourdain, a land lottery defendant jailed in Joliet, petitions the U S Supreme Court for immediate execution of his sentence and to disregard a stay, claiming he was tried by a jury of his peers and will not petition further. He has not eaten or slept, insisting on serving his term. In Joliet, he had been released for a new hearing after a writ of habeas corpus was obtained by his counsel.
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London
Thos Lipton
Winnipes
Bis
Canada
Sir Thomas
Thomas
Ely
Fourdain
Washington
Louis
Joliet
Postmaster General Cartel You
Quebec Cabinet Changes in Montreal
Premier Gouin likely keeps the law portfolio in the upcoming reconstitution. Weir prefers public works but may accept attorney-generalship. McCorkill may retire to the superior court bench, opening finances. Augusteer MILA ski for speakership candidates include Pellatier of Sherbrooke and Peter MacKenzie of Richmond.
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Quebec
Montreal
Gouin
Speaker Weir
Porto
Weir
JC. McCorkill
Augusteer
Mila
Ski
Dr. Pellatier
Sherbrooke
Peter MacKenzie
Richmond
Irish Cattle Testing Claims Stir Irish Adver tisers
The Irish Adver tiser reports RT Hous ton secretary of the Armagh Agricultural Technical Instruction committee says in eight years he has tuberculine tested over 200 Irish cattle with 164 failing the test. The paper warns against Irish critics casting doubt on Canadian cattle purity amid halted Canaan supplies.
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Onder
Burns backs emigration aid for unemployed workers
In a Commons speech John Burns endorsed spending 6000 last year to emigrate 250 workers to Canada. He argued the emigration permanently benefits the workers, while domestic job creation efforts cost ten times as much and leave applicants worse off.
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Canada
London
House of Commons
John Burns
Champlain Island Discovery Monument Dedication
A Bar Harbor Maine despatch reports a monument unveiling marking the discovery of Mount Desert Island by French explorer Samuel de Champlain on September 5, 1604. The ceremony honored Champlain and his historic voyage.
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Champlain
New York
Barharbor
Maine
Mount Desert Island
Samuel de Champlain
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