Rail magnate plots western invasions and near-merge thoughts
Alberta Pacific Railway and the Great Northern are described as slated to amalgamate, with James J. Hill's western expansion plans for Alberta and the west. Reports claim massive capital投 construction and road acquisitions aimed to consolidate control over western Canada, including new extensions toward the mountains and beyond.
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Great Northern
Conan
Calgary
Alta
James J Hill
Alberta
West
Alberta Pacific Railway
Western Dominion
Alberta Pacific
Deminion
J. J. Hill
James 3. Hil
Western
Canada
Columbia
James J. Hit
Victoria
Balwey
Ise
Jn Raltroid
Mr. Ja
Great Northern Fe
Centenarians Duel Over Jealousy Leaves Two Wounded
In the St Petersburg area two 101-year-old men, Versarien and Kalias Sabo tof, dueled with pistols in the presence of four military officers acting as seconds. The dispute began over Garya reportedly courting the other’s housekeeper. Both veterans were wounded in the exchange and later placed.
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Bothile
Hamburg
St. Petersburg
Kaias Sabotof
Arjanta
Garya
Sabstoff
Garyn
Ffty
Hore de
Canadian Parliament Passes Trade Measure
Fragmented text shows a trade bill debated in both houses of the Canadian parliament. The article notes the United States becoming the main supplier to the West Indies and mentions the Department of Trade and Commerce with references to various parties and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nate Obee
Department of Trade and Commerce
Feee
Caceerera
United States
West Indies
Sam Pees
Masked Bandits Loot Lisbon Church Altar Ornaments
Masked men blew open the church door at Pacos Ferreira in Lisbon and seized valuables including gold altar plates and relics. Republican guards engaged them. four robbers were killed and seven escaped with the loot.
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Lisbon
Pacos de Ferreira
Fhe Ghrt
Boilermakers Strike Hits Grand Trunk Firms
A deputation from Ottawa and union officials pressed for government action to end a boilermakers strike at the Grand Trunk, with 209 workers affected. The government refused assistance until terms are settled, and the walkout began in October 1911.
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Doltermakers
Frances
Ottaws
Honated
Grand Trunk
Padde
Soncitation
Tevestiga Eom
Ward
P_ Mersian
Oil Discovery Alarms Capetown as New Field In Development
Attention focuses on South Africa as oil potential rises in Capetown. Before the Boer war there were discoveries and samples submitted for study. Experts report favorable signals of petroleum in rocks, implying a large imperial supply for naval fuel use.
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Capetown
South Africa
Cape Colony
British Empire
Observer suggests plan for naval expansion to 70 dreadnoughts
The Observer urges Britain to build six dreadnoughts yearly through 1918 and reach 70 by 1920 with ships stationed at home and abroad. The piece argues imperial fleet strength, cites Canada Australia New Zealand and South Africa as models and warns against naval profligacy.
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London
Observer
Canada
Pacific
Australia
Thither
New Zealand
South Africa
Britain
Imperial Patrol
Panamanian canal dispute noted in British papers
London papers discuss Sir Edward Grey presenting the Panama Canal case to the United States and awaiting arbitration. The Daily News calls it a centennial peace celebration, while other papers debate delays and election motives behind Taft's actions. Also listed are plans in the P.R program for 1910 including wire drops between Moose Jaw and Winnipeg and increased service in Saskatchewan and northwest Manitoba.
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London
The
Daily News
Liberal
Times
E. Grey Cree
Panama Canal Cove
Edward Grey
Pavaea
United States
Morning Post
Washington
Daily Graphic
Taft
Senate to Decide on Hague Arbitration for Britain's Protest
The Senate weighs whether Great Britain's protest over free passage of American ships through the Panama Canal should be submitted to The Hague for arbitration or kept as a purely domestic matter. President Taft's stance and Secretary Knox's reply influence the decision as market and international tensions unfold.
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Senate
Great Britain
Hague
Knox Molde
Washington
Panama Canal
Taft
Knot
Krox
Seeerste
Soe Ieee
Conditions In Toronto Workshops Spark Union Strike Talk
In Toronto, United Garment Workers face imminent strike over sanitary conditions in shops. Over 60 percent of clothing is delayed due to insanitary spaces and overcrowding, organizer Rosenblum notes. A ten percent levy may be considered, but first efforts will seek remediation.
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Toronto
United Garment Workers
Rosenblum
Winnipeg Board Endorses Reciprocal Demurrage Plan
At a special meeting the Winnipeg board of trade favored reciprocal demurrage between the railroad and the shipper after hearing a committee report. The cement merger issue was raised and sent to the council with a resolution to reduce the current duty. President W A Mott presented the council's annual report.
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Winnipeg
Winnipeg Board of Trade
Th Council
W. A. Mott
Germany Clarifies Stance on U S Army Critique
The German embassy states it has taken no notice of recent statements attributed to United States army officers criticizing the German military system. General Wood reportedly sent a private note advising restraint, and Captain Steunenbergs at Leavenworth was involved. The embassy insists the act log shows no representation by Germany.
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Washington
United States Army
Wood
Sta
Army
Steunenbers
Leavenworth
Kan
Settlement Reached Over $22,000 Wages Dispute
A temporary settlement was reached between the Frank Coal Company and its workers over a claim of 22 000 for wages due to miners who left the mine in October amid a walkout. The agreement ends the dispute pending formal ratification.
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Lethbridge
Frank Coal Company
Wheat Market Bears On U S Crop Report
Wheat prices weakened after the U S December crop report predicted 32 384 000 acres of winter wheat and a possible yield near 572 million bushels, with higher U S visible supply and bearish tone. Markets closed mixed as Liverpool quotes showed only slight declines and later gains.
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Winnipes
U. S
Europe
Australia
United States
Ocean Passage
Bradstreets
Winnipeg
Fort William
Lake Front
Lake Navigation
Alberta
A.R
A.R. Te
Atanas
Erie
U.S
Liverpool
Lethbridge Adopts Direct Legislation In West
Lethbridge Sask becomes first western city to back direct legislation by initiative referendum and recall. Mayor W Hardie supports the policy while Ottawa reports Mr Wilcox of North Essex giving notice of a resolution calling for the extension of the...
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Lethbridge, Sask
W. Hardie
Letobridge
West
Ottawa
Wilcox
North Essex
For and Against Him Fourth Quarter Sunday Lesson
In this lesson notes piece Rev Stearns explains how James and John misread Jesus and how prophecy points to Jesus birth and reign. It emphasizes Christ's first coming in humility and second coming in glory, urging faithful submission to divine lordship and sober biblical interpretation.
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M. Stearns
James
John
Jerusalem
Amos Fi
Saalad
Immanuel
Matt
Hete
Galles
Terein
Gldson
Peaim
Tino
Cideon
Mic
Larael
Geb
David
Jacob
Tarael
God
Abraham
Inne
Moses
Joshua
Gideon
Mancab
Golomon
Bethlehem
Durieg
Israel
Kinga
Tate John Wilkinson
Government reform bill may grant woman suffrage
London reports Sir Edward Grey in a suffragette meeting reaffirms that woman suffrage would have its chance in the Government reform bill. If Parliament adopts the suffrage amendment the Government would support it. The crowd jeered a call for action.
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Vernment
London
Edward Grey
Parilei Ment
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Russia
the Express
Nicholas
Michael
Athens
Gallips
Palos
Keshan
Thrace
Princess Marie OF
Sweden
Germany
the Market Report
Thompson, Sons & Co
Mershanta
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