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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 15, 1912
Page
7
The likely naval strategy is criticised as disorganized and slow. Public statements urge defending empire oil? and shipping, with calls to reduce fleets and armies while rival powers advance. The speaker insists overseas dominions need protection and grain imports at low cost.
Investigation ordered by labour department into conflicts at Porcupine McIntyre Jupiter Plenaurum and McEnany mines in Ottawa area. Workers allege wage cuts while companies claim wages align with Dome and Hollinger standards and that pay is for development work. Schedule postponed to September to allow a full inquiry and allow the board to operate.
Krupp company in Essen marks centenary of the Krupperks Basen with a donation of funds to aid residents of Hasen and Dr Sydow. Prussian minister Wwis confirms orders will arrive tomorrow forsaniciica as of Britain Sails the Empress of Bri tor Hagla and her crew. Report claims many crew fear ship unseaworthy though full crew is aboard.
Miss Nina Martinez de Hor, English born and a favorite in British sporting circles, announced engagement to the Marquis of Salamanca, son of the Countess de Low Lanes. Her father, Senor Don Miguel Martinez de Hor, is a wealthy Argentine estates owner and noted horse breeder with many prizes.
Nearly twenty tons of foodstuffs were condemned in July by the health department food inspector. Various items were deemed unfit for consumption with the largest amounts consisting of vegetables and canned goods.
An Alberta run is planned for the Canadian Pacific agricultural special train which recently completed a Manitoba journey. Arrangements are being made to fit Alberta schedules and farming needs.
A new statistical plan aims to secure cooperation from Manitoba Saskatchewan and British Columbia in coordinating interprovincial statistics. The proposal, backed by Premier Sitton of Alberta and the Edmonton government, will be reviewed by western officials as the commission prepares a detailed reporting and funding scheme for September.
In St John Canada Should Have a Canadian representative on the privy council, with Trueman of Winnipeg proposing changes to the judicial committees to add Canadian members. Lord Haldane questions how to secure Canadian views, aiming to make committees acceptable and to preserve Canadian appeals.
The newspaper notes M. Poincare's Row Sta visit and discusses extending the 1882 Russo French military pact to naval forces. It argues such a coalition would bind Russia and France, shaping Britain’s role with continental allies during war and signaling Austria's need for access in the Aegean.
The 1911 Commonwealth trade report shows Australia and Canada exchanging machinery, agricultural implements, and timber. Canada imported over 1,300,000 worth of machinery to Australia with a drop in butter and meat shipments. exports from Australia covered liquors boots metal goods apples and vegetables. Wheat output fell 22,558,845 bushels, narrowing the export surplus to about 44,000,000 bushels with roughly 21,000,000 to be shipped abroad.
With a typhoid outbreak in Ottawa the new parliamentary session is expected to address water pollution. Last session introduced bills by Le Rebour and G H Bradbury to curb pollution of lakes and rivers, but no opportunity arose for consideration.
Dominion agricultural officials plan a series of soil and conservation demonstrations across Ontario Quebec New Brunswick and distant provinces. Agricultural expert C Munick and his son will visit eight Ontario farms six in Quebec and others in Atlantic regions to show economical soil use and best practices for farmers.
The German cruiser Goeben, launched at Hamburg last year, completed four speed trials over a measured mile and reached 22 knots. In May she earlier achieved 20 knots, making her the fastest ship in the German navy.
The Dominion medical act will allow physicians to practice in any province, removing the prior need for separate provincial examinations. Each province will be represented by one physician from a medical school and three from homeopathic schools, with terms of four years. Exams may be taken in English or French.
Stolen diminutive portraits of Mrs Fresh Eastman were mailed back anonymously last week after disappearance from the Royal Academy. No clues point to the thief. The case remains unsolved and the location tied to London.
The Daily Chronicle reports the question of an official British cabinet visit to Canada remains unresolved until Premier Borgens returns. If true, the trip cannot occur before September at the earliest.
Tokio reports the funeral for the late Mikado will be held on the eve of September 13 and he will be buried at Kict A ea Bg.
Hon Frank Cochrane states tenders for constructing the Bay to Tidewater railway will be let soon with bids due after his return from the Bay. Contracts cover two routes to the bay and work will begin this fall and winter. Government aims to complete the line at the earliest possible moment.
Reports from Chatham Ontario describe discontent among British farmers on Tilbury Spring intensified lands. Settlers say land company promises of cooperative packing and market facilities were unkept, leaving produce unsold at low prices. Some threaten to return to England, others plan to move west, amid talk of litigation.
Famencon supervisor Wil Cox of the CNR states the Atha basca Landing branch is practically completed. With Railway Commission permission secured, the company will be ready to operate regular passenger and freight service to the farthest northern railroad point.
Market notes show a mixed wheat outlook across the Northwest with blight and rust concerns, improved weather aiding filling but overall reduced yield expectations. European production uncertain with France Hungary Romania and Russia cited. U S and Canadian markets respond to tighter supplies and weaker exports. Fort William Port Arthur stocks fall while cash prices for various wheat grades edge lower and July futures ease on lingering delivery congestion.
A Canadian Odd Fellows gathering plans a large parade in Winnipeg with parade routes and extensive entertainment costs raised. projected attendance 12 000 to 18 000 and prize money over 10 000. Separately in Ottawa, Professor Barnes reports successful iceberg detection tests using the Montcalm off Belle Isle, with a report due to the government as the ship nears Sydney.
Immigrants from Europe pass through Windsor station as the TR homeseekers excursion adds a second Imperial Limited section. About two hundred travelers, mainly from Quebec, head to Saskatchewan and Alberta with return certificates valid soon. CP officials doubt many will stay, as most travel with wives and children.
The geological department announces plans for a Dominion government backed world convention of ecological experts, likely to be held in Toronto next summer. G A Young travels through the provinces to promote the event with two regional groups planned after Toronto, one to the west and one to the maritime provinces.
Edmonton and Carnegie dispute over a $60,000 offer is declined after the Do minion census shows 56 985 residents in Eamon ton. The military board also advises refusal with thanks and urges the Argene to build a more pretentious institution. Russia reportedly consents to a Paris agreement to refrain from deals with Germany on sensitive European matters.
The White Star company received orders to equip the third steamer of the Olympic class under construction with skin plating rising above standards, conforming to a suggestion noted in the Meony raya. The directive emphasizes enhanced structural material for the vessel.
The lesson recounts two faith stories, the woman who touched Jesus' garment and Jairus' dying daughter. It emphasizes belief, perseverance, and Jesus' power to heal, urging obedience and trust in God amid trials.
Ottawa reports Premier Borden has secured W. H. White, the British landscape architect, to survey the Wellington site where new government departmental buildings will be erected. White comes with 12 London-based credentials and will oversee the survey for the project.
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