Tariff Commission To Study Canadian Trade Costs
Ottawa announces a tariff commission to examine costs of production transportation and distribution from Canada and abroad The three member body will report to the minister of finance with powers to compel witnesses and conduct inquiries into trade matters including foods duties and related subjects The panel may employ a secretary and staff with salaries set by government and expenses payable from parliamentary appropriations.
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Ottawa
Ter
Canada
Comel
Record Year Ahead for British Emigration to Canada
Emigration from Great Britain to Canada is expected to reach a record level this year as steamship bookings rise. Advertisements and pamphlets from prior emigrants have inspired many Britons to consider moving, with optimism about Canada’s prosperity mentioned by those who have firsthand experience.
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Great Britain
Canada
Bcrmame
Oborne Transfers Within CPR From Toronto To Vancouver
James Oborne, CPR general superintendent, moves from Toronto to head the Pacific division in Vancouver after five years in Ontario. He plans to depart in about three weeks with his household. No successor yet named for the Ontario middle division. Oborne has over years of service and has led multiple CPR divisions.
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J. R
Toronto
Vancouver
James Oborne
Canadian Pacific Railway
Ontario
Winborne
CPR
Bev
Globe to Publish Letter on Editorial About Waterways
Toronto solicitors Aylesworth Wrist Moss and Thomson along with W R Clarke claim an January eighteenth Globe editorial titled A Very Dangerous Proposal was false and libelous. They request a formal thousand word letter to present their clients' position, which the Globe agrees to publish.
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Toronto
Feduest
Globe Accedes
Rich Strike Sparks Stampede in Moyle District Goldfield
A Moyle district report states a rich gold ore assay from Dew tassel at Moyle returns $600 in gold alone with copper silver and other metals. The find triggers a major stampede unseen in the area since the early seventies despite two shipments of ore on the ground and steady activity near the town.
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Nelson
B. C
Moyle
Visit Please Described Duke of Connaught in New York
The Duke of Connaught's visit to New York drew lively interest with London reporters noting appreciation for London while the royal party toured the city. Readers observe a sense of ceremony and public curiosity as officials and citizens welcomed the royal presence amid social events and civic engagements.
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Duke of Connaught
New York
London
Eng
Duke of Con
Italy
French Attitude Explained in Diplomatic Exchange
The French charge d affaires M Legrand discussed with Italian foreign minister Itari Sangulliano regarding Turkish matters. An Italian reply was promised after ministerial consultation, with anticipation of no refusal after the French ambassador Camilo Ptre arrives. The interview signals both sides seeking a rapid settlement.
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M. Legrand
Itary Sangulliano
Camilo P"tre
Arbitration Pact With Argentina Signed in Washington
A recent arbitration treaty between the United States and Argentina was signed in Washington DC. The pact mirrors earlier agreements with Britain and France and was signed by Ramulo Naon and General Pedro Nelospit bla representing their nations.
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Washington
Washington D.C
United States of Columbia
United Tes
Great Britain
France
Ramulo Naon
Pedro Nelospit
Colon
United St
Destruction In United States 1810 Suicide Rate Details
Self destruction in the United States in 1810 involved 18 per 1000 of population, based on vital statistics. The rate declined to 16.5 per 1000 in 1809, with Maryland reporting 10.3 as the lowest rate among states. Personal crisis reports per 100 population are also discussed.
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United States
Washington
D. C
Maryland
Panama Canal Rates Proposed by Senator Bradley
Senator Bradley of Kentucky introduces terms for canal tolls. American ships can use the canal free of foreign vessels at $1.25 per ton, with per passenger rates not exceeding $1.30 for foreign carriage. The plan aims to limit foreign charges while protecting American commerce.
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Panama Canal
Washington, D. C
Bradley
Kentucky
Bi Ys
Te Canal
Royal Betrothal Denied In Berlin Report
Berlin officials deny a report of Princess Victoria Louise, daughter of Emperor William, being betrothed to a European grand. The article notes the rumor and emphasizes no official confirmation and ongoing royal engagements.
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Berlin
Victoria Louise
William
Lumber Cut Large In Hudson Bay Timber Limits
About 1 1060 600 feet have been cut in Hudson Bay Company's timber limits this season. Conditions in the camp are reported to be very good this year. The men are well satisfied.
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le Pas N. W.-T
Hudson Bay Company
Stockmen tear up contract in Ottawa cattle talks
Western stockmen in Ottawa kept pressure on railways over a proposed several months contract. One draft was torn up. another will be submitted soon. Dominion Live Stock arrangements were set for Ottawa events February 12 and 13 with delegates from Saskatchewan and Manitoba slated to speak on beef trade, chilled meat, and pure bred cattle issues.
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Ottawa
Railway Commission
Dominion
O' ‘Awa
P.M. Bredt
Eeina
Saskatchewan
V de FS Tole
Viet
Andrew Crabain
F. G. Palmer
Campaign for More Stock In Canada Faces Meat Shortage
Dr Rutherford resumes push for expanded cattle stock at Ottawa. He notes falling beet production and a sharp rise in meat consumption, warns Canada may struggle to feed growing population amid agricultural difficulties across regions. He stresses urgent need to boost livestock to avert shortages.
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Ottawa
Cania Hage
Canada
German Paper Attacks U S Immigration Inquisition
The Vossische Zeitung charges U S immigration inquisition grows violent and relentless. It cites Mrs Pettin Kaulil as an example of abusive practices on Ellis Island and claims a boy with a glass eye shielded her from returning.
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U.S
Berlin
Germany
Vossische Zeitung
Pettin Kaulil
Ellis Synd
Tier
de Vossische Zeitung
United States
New York
Baltimore
Toston
Canada
Doctors Protest Britain Urges Insurance Scheme
More than 11 000 doctors in Britain, members of the British medical association, condemn the national insurance law arguing sick benefits will hurt business. Thomas J McNamara, parliamentary secretary to the admiralty, says the tax on industry will be offset by worker efficiency and that national insurance will reduce unemployment by improving medical treatment. He predicts 15 to 20 years hence consumption may become rare.
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Great Britain
London
Fay
Britain
Thomas J. McNamara
Admiralty
Germany
C N R Imposes Temporary Grain Embargo to Port Arthur
The Canadian Northern Railway places a temporary embargo on bulk grain shipments to the Port Arthur terminal to curb congestion. Traffic manager Shaw explains the measure will redirect trains toward Duluth via the Fort Franc SeVirginia line for several days.
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C.N.R
Port Arthur Winnipee
Shaw
Canadian Northern
Port Arthur
Dave
Duluth
Fort Franc- SeVirginia
Japanese Brains Direct North China Strategy
Pekin correspondent for the Daily Telegraph reports that Japanese planners direct Republican strategy aimed at Shan Tung and Chin coasts in North China. Rebels’ sea control and coast defenses threaten execution, with several coastal areas under scrutiny and defensive measures under consideration.
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Teretood
Pekin
Daily Telegraph
North China
Shan Tung
Chin
Fragmented OCR: Emigration Crisis Hits She People
An OCR fragment describes mass emigration from a country to Chile, Brazil and Argentina, with 260000 annually leaving via ships. It notes airlines refusing passengers and a rush that causes shortages and panic, including villagers deserting en masse.
Outlets for Wheat Advocation by Hon Geo E Foster
Ottawa quotes Hon Geo E Foster urging construction of a Hudson Bay rail link to Europe to ease the car shortage. He cites rising car inspections, CPR gains, and excuses weather and quotas, urging Western railroads to rush outlets and lift farm cargoes despite constraints.
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Geo. E. Foster
Europe
Hudson Bay Railroad
Otawa
Hudson Bay
Trade and Commerce
Anna
Alberta
Foster
Winnipeg
BOTA
CPR
Western
Ottawa
Home Rule Bill Debates Spark UK Meeting Activity
English towns schedule meetings opposing home rule as Anglican leaders in Ireland react to Ulster and Belfast tensions. Nationalists plan a potential march to Belfast amid rising political passion with 50 meetings slated in Lancashire and Cheshire to rally 100000 people led by Unionists citing Sir Howard Carson's New Year message.
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Masa
Bill Sched
London
Eng
United Kingdoms
All Ireland
John Red Tin
Belfast
Parnell
England
Lancashire
Cheshire
Unionist Party
Sir Howard Carson
Dublin Daily Express
Clarke vows Privy Council challenge over Alberta rail action
R Clarke president of the Alberta and Great Waterways Railway company says the Alberta government's confiscatory legislation will be taken to the Privy Council in England. He notes Premier Borden's refusal to disallow the measure is disappointing but not fatal and that the company will pursue reimbursement for its enterprise, asserting its railway rights are strong.
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R. Clarke
Privy Council
Toronto
Borden
Alberta
Alberta and
England
Murata
European Powers Stirred by Italy Seizure of Ships
London reports growing unease among shipping insurers over Italian warship actions in the Mediterranean and Red Sea. Lloyds fees rise to five and six percent to cover potential hostilities involving France, Italy, Britain, and Germany within months. Italian seizures of steamers and searches for Turkish officers threaten Turkish resistance in Tripoli and risk European diplomatic friction.
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Italy
London
Eng
Mediterranean
Red Sea
Lloyds
France
Great Briain
Germany
Tripoli
Rira Bey
Tondon
Mackense & Mann
Stel Bunnesa
Great Britain
Port Arthur
Ieee
Farmers Co operative opens direct sale network across Alberta
Alberta farmers form the Farmers' Cooperative Company tag to sell produce directly to consumers. Five stores operate in Wetaskiwin Millet and Daysland with a central Calgary depot for potatoes poultry and vegetables. A general store is planned.
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Alberta
Valgary
Alta
Farmers’ Cooperative Company
Tag
Wetaskiwin
Millet
Daysland
Calgary
Britain warns of pivotal war risks in Asia Pacific
A gloomy forecast at a London meeting by a well known lecturer on military strategy warned that conflict in the Pacific is likely. He described Singapore as the strategic centre and said the United States and Great Britain cannot secure safety without military strength, while noting rising demands for equality from the so called yellow race.
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Germany
Japan
London
Fnc
PWM
Siagarire
Weagai
Siagaine
United States
Ape Asas
Brian Meg
Allance
Cosman Will Leaves Half Million for Irish Charities N H
Halifax reports the Cosman estate valued around half a million dollars. After small legacies are settled, the will directs the capt and income for one hundred years to accumulate. At term end the funds are to be divided, with one half to Irish charities and the other half to build a hospital in every county, Nova Scotia. The Archbishop of Halifax is to appoint three trustees.
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Ames Cosman
Halifax
James Cosman
Funda Ues Neioantas
Ireland
Nova Sentia
Sealing Plan for Pribilof Islands Sent to House Vote
Townsend proposes a preservation bill for the Pribilof seals in Alaska. The amendment limits male seal slaughter to 5,000 annually for five years, 770 for the next five years, then 10,000 yearly thereafter, and will be presented to the House as part of the state department bill.
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Ington
MtaLive
Townsend
Wea
Pribylof
Alaska
Foreign Affairs
House
State Department
Opium Conference Closes with Signed Protocol
The opium traffic conference ended its sessions after a protocol was signed. Bishop Charles H. Brent of the Episcopal Church in the Philippines presided and delivered closing speeches praising the gathering.
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Ara
Fayne
Eulorsefn
Charles H. Brent
Thepiscopal Church
Philippines
Ross Rifle to be National Arm for Dominion Militia
Ottawa announces Col. Sam Hughes will adopt the Ross rifle as Canada’s national arm for the militia. The policy, long championed in opposition, seeks to replace existing rifles with Ross models as units become available, with bayonets and old field arms to be withdrawn.
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Sam Hughes
Mils
Ottawa
Annosweed
Dominion
Railways must toe the mark in Regina tariffs order
Ottawa reports commissioner McLean denied any stay of the Regina rates order and stated no such order is expected. Railways are required to file new tariffs by April 1 reducing discrimination across the system. The inquiry aims to determine equitable charges for western duties with the commission overseeing the changes.
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Ottawa
Railway Commission
Regina
McLean
Canadian Pacific gains control of Allan Line to reach Boston
A report says Canadian Pacific acquired a controlling interest in the Allan Line as part of plans to extend a trans Atlantic connection. The move would enable a new railway link to Newport and a direct line into Boston, aligning with Grand Trunk efforts.
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Than Pacific Wailway
Grand Trank
Hoston
trans-Atlant Steamemps
Newport
Boston
Canadian Pacific
The King of the Jews in a Sunday School lesson
A Sunday school lesson on Jesus as King of the Jews discusses worship in spirit and truth, references prophecies and gospel fulfillments, and urges believers to awaken, trust Christ as the fulfiller, and dedicate efforts to spread the gospel to all nations. It contrasts devotion with worldly lure and emphasizes readiness for Christ’s reign.
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D. M Stearns
Aks
Jesus
de Hires
John Rementer
Patmos
Jesus Christ
Israel
Sodom
Crist
Eth
Zoverger
Enon
Sathaneal
God
Israr
Zephaneah
Jevadl
Jerusatear
Zepheil
Jerusalem
Tim Hall
Teruel
Penian
Eden
Ehildeen
Seneary
Hen
Simeon
Rois
Abraham
Wheeler Wheat to Woo Immigrants Restttern
Twenty four glass cases of beads, produced by Seager Wheeler after winning the world prize for wheat in New York, will be sent worldwide for immigration purposes.
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Wheeler
Seager Wheeler
New York
Government declares China's bankruptcy on Chinese New Year
London dispatch reports Pekin says the government has declared bankruptcy in China during the Chinese New Year period, dated February 18, signaling a major financial crisis and potential political turmoil.
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London
Eng
Dally Telegraph
Pekin
China
Red Sea Blockade Declared Along Turkish Coast
An official blockade has been proclaimed along the Turkish coast of the Red Sea from Ras al Hodeda to Ras el Goula. The measure restricts vessels from entering or leaving the region to enforce military or strategic aims.
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Red Sea
Rome
Ras
Ise Hodeda
Raw
Goulal
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