Irish Council proposed in government plan
London reports the Liberal government intends to introduce a bill to establish an Irish council and a central governing body for Ireland. Augustine Birrell notes limited powers and financial control remain to be defined, with claims that boards’ authority will be transferred to the council and tenant reinstatement a priority. Capt. Card and Capt. Hanson announce a major Thunder Bay silver deposit reopening, boasting a high grade ore ready for processing and likely larger than earlier finds, signaling strong mine activity.
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London
Cromesy
Ireland
Augustine Mirrell
Ineh
Birrell
Thunder Bay
Artur
Captard
Capt. Hanson
Pressdent
New York
Parliament debate on emigration funds and distress committee roles
In London Harold Cox gave notice to question Byrne about allowing boards of Guardians of distress committees to spend more funds resisting emigration to Canada and Australia. The Lewisham distress committee warned the central board of unemployed it will refuse to register further emigration applications unless cases are promptly dealt with.
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Canada
London
Harold Cox
Byrne
Boards of Guardians of
Australia
Lewisham
Central Board of
Nada
Liverpool envoy greets farewell words before departure
The Liverpool ambassador shares a cheerful farewell, noting he will leave behind many trends and looks forward to meeting many friends in America. Bryce and Mrs Bryce are mentioned as receiving endearing wishes, and he anticipates a cordial welcome on his return journey.
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Liverpool
Bryce
America
Low Rate to the West HC The Prov Overnment Secures Immigrant Rate
The government has secured a rate for immigrants to Liverpool at zero dollars from the Canadian Pacific. The new rate was expected to take effect with the spring opening of the St. Lawrence River. The forty dollar rate matches the existing rate west to Calgary.
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Liverpool
St. Lawrence
Calgary
Canadian Pacific declares dividends for half year
At the board meeting the Canadian Pacific Railway company declares a 2 percent dividend on preference stock and 3 percent on common stock for the half year ended December last, payable April 2. A further payment of 0.5 percent on net common stock is earmarked from land sale proceeds. After charges and prior dividends, a surplus of 6.6 million dollars remains for the period.
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London
Rd of Directors
Pacifit Railway Company
Naif
Permission to Homesteaders Ottawa document clarification
Ottawa Ont interior document clarifies that homesteaders may be absent for months but this absence is not counted as residence. No provision under the statute authorizes such a concession. The department urges to advise settlers of the correct interpretation and procedures.
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Ottawa
Interior
Toronto Editor Resigns to Lead Winnipeg Publishing Unit
Clarke Hunt, aging editor of the Galt Reformer, resigns to become business manager of Mcean Publishing Co. in Winnipeg within a week. His brother, Reformer news editor, will leave to join the Edmonton Bulletin as news editor.
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Toronto
Revolution in Central America Ends Abruptly War Imminent
Washington reported that the state department noted a change in the Central American situation. The revolution in San Salvador aimed at adjusting differences between Honduras and Nicaragua was abruptly terminated and war was seen as likely to follow.
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Washington
Auvore
State Department
San Salvadore
Honduras
Nicaragua
Suffragists in London Demonstration Amid Protests
London suffragists staged a large demonstration leading to over sixty women being arrested. Annie Kenny, a prominent leader, vowed that if suffrage is not granted this session, thousand woman cooperatives will occupy the House of Commons. George May protested Parliament as a fortress while police prepared for potential clashes.
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London
Annie Kenny
House of Common
George May
Transvaal election set for February in new constitution era
Rohasuerourg voters will choose parliament on February 2 under the new Transvaal constitution. The Dutch party Helvolk is seen as likely to win a working majority in the House of Representatives with 69 seats declared elected. Campaigns heat between the Progressive and Helvolk camps, with labor factions opposing Chinese labor and mine owners backing Progressives. Sir Richard Solomon, former Transvaal lieutenant governor, joins Helvolk and is expected to be premier.
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Brien Labten
We Progressives
Richard Solomon
Transvaal
The
Helvolk
Abolition of the House of Lords Contemplated in Liberal Policy
A London report outlines a Liberal aim to abolish the House of Lords as a legislative body. The move, foreshadowed by Gladstone, is presented as a potential policy, with debate on its faithfulness and potential coercive use to influence Upper House cooperation.
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London
House of Lords
Mr. Gladstone
Liberal Party
Home Rule for Ireland Speech Sparks List Question
In the House of Commons Mr Hume Long as chief secretary for Ireland raised the List question amid debate on Home Rule. Augustine Mrre presented replies noting the Irish majority favor a Home Rule bill, while leaders avoided committing to any measure that would derail hopes for Irish self government.
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Warone
House of Common
Hume Long
Ireland
Augustine Mrre
Prewier
Campbell-Bannman
Premier Scott Heads South for Recovery in Warmer Climate
Premier Scott travels south with Mr. George W. Brown, leaving via Chicago and New York. He plans to return near mid February to attend the legislative session opening in ten days. His health has improved markedly, giving hope of full recovery with warmer climate. Chinese Pay the Tax in Canada. 1586 to 1944 tax receipts total 3,018,678 with Ontario and Quebec sharing 977,350.
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Eater Vete Emirate DE
Low
George W. Brown
South
Chicago
New York
Scot
Kefina
Midale
Ottawa
Uni
Canada
Twe
Viet for Needy Settlers Relief Runs Planned
A note from Dena vue guversens directs relief parties to travel with fuel and provisions to assist needy settlers in newly settled districts of the western provinces. The plan aims to reach frail communities and ensure basic sustenance amid harsh conditions.
Immigration proposals from Wo Aldston Governor
Premier Wo Aldston unveils emi grants inviting settlers with free land grants of 160 acres per head and payment of their passage, aiming to attract new residents to the state.
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Wo Aldston
John Bain resigns as Ottawa customs chief to join Sifton
John Bain formerly commissioner of customs and secretary to the tariff commission resigns the office after ten years in public service. He will become business partner of Hon. Clifford Sifton and was previously private secretary to Paterson.
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John
Ottawa
John Bain
Customs
Tariff Commission
Clifford Sifton
Bain
Paterson
Newfoundland Season Report Says Best Trade In Years
A Newfoundland trade report notes the past season was the best in years for the island colony, marking a strong period after long hardship. Montreal observers report agent activity linked to the improved season and potential boosts to local commerce.
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Newfoundland
Montreal
Agenta
Striking gift operators protest eight hour system
Royal Commission hears that the Bell Telephone company may rehire strikers at the same pay after protests over the eight hour plan. Mr King questions the firm about workers’ knowledge of the proposed change while evidence shows operators often could not follow the new schedule. Medical testimony later suggested telephone work was arduous for the operators.
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Hellelephone
Charman
Han
King
Ayers
Operaf
Emloyers
Emigration Looking Up In London Guardians Meeting
At a London wharfton board of guardians meeting it was noted that Canadian reports are excellent and the board remains strongly in favor of emigration. Guardians have sent many children to Canada and emigration is in full swing with twenty two inquiries at the Canadian office and high caller volume necessitating longer counters.
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London
Wharfton Board of Guardians
Canada
Grain Carrying Trade on the Great Lakes
The Grain Carrying Trade report shows fifty six Canadian and forty US vessels engaged last season from Fort William and Port Arthur. US ships carried 9,336,000 bushels compared with 4,757,000 bushels by Canadian vessels. William Snyder loaded 50,262 bushels, the largest cargo on Lake Superior. Import rates to Georgian Bay ports were 3e per bushel and to Buffalo 2e per bushel.
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Department of Jade Commerce
United States
Fort William
Port Arthur
William Snyder
Lake Superior
Georgian Bay
Buffalo
British South Pole Expedition Led by Shackleton
A new British expedition to the South Pole will depart England in October under E. H. Shackleton, former third Lieutenant on the Discovery voyage. It aims to reach the geographical South Pole and land at Mount Melbourne to pursue the magnetic pole. A motor car will be used to aid travel.
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Loneneag
South Pole
England
E. H. Shackleton
Antarctic
Ohe
Mount Melbourne
Magnetic Pole
Hague Conference Meets in June Date Planned
Leo de Martens arrived to canvass major powers on the Hague conference programme and conferred with British Foreign Secretary Sir Edward Grey. He is to meet Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman and possibly Mr Reid. Ma tens said the June 15 opening is likely, with two day sessions anticipated.
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Hague
Leo de Martens
Edward Grey
Henry Campbell-Bannerman
Reid
Theed
Matens
Associated Press
Free Trade in Empire Policy Clarified by Churchill
Lord Churchill replies to claims of a tariff wall in the Empire and repeats the Government’s stance against moving to free trade. He asserts that colonial reciprocity could lead to free trade within the Empire, a result he says would bring general satisfaction.
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London
Lord Churchill
Russians Expanding Customs Posts in Manchuria
Commissioner of customs Konovarof travels to Harbin to set up customs houses along the Russian frontier. Delays at Dalian reportedly persist until Niuehwang port opens to allow shipments from Japan, aiming to avoid Japanese duties.
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Manchuria
Niuehwang
Konovarof
Harbin
Dalny
Japan
Giddy Gotham Is Shocked by DA Notice to Newspapers
New York District Attorney Stimson served notice on principal city newspapers that he intends to present to the United States grand jury for criminal prosecution all violations of federal laws against the circulation of obscene matter in reporting the Thaw case.
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Gotham
New York
Stimson
Canadian delegates to colonial conference named
Toronto Ontario Hon H K Emmerson minister of railways and canals says it is practically settled that the Canadian delegates will be Sir Wilfrid Laurier, Hon Wm Paterson and Hon A B Aylesworth.
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Toronto
H. K. Emmerson
Wilrid Laurer
Wm. Paterson
Mon A.B. Aylesworth
Prince Rupert hires honored Japanese and Indians
Two respected Japanese and Indian workers are now employed at Prince Rupert clearing the townsite in Vancouver, British Columbia.
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Prince Rupert
Vancouver
B.C
Abram and Melchizedek Blessing Amid Vast Promises
A devotional reading interprets Genesis 14 18 20 focusing on Abram meeting Melchizedek the king of Salem and priest of the most high God. It highlights divine protection fear not reward righteousness by faith and a broader prophetic view of God as possessor of heaven and earth and the unfolding covenant promises.
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Abram
Ratan
Sodom
Seuiling Melchizedek
Salem
Abram Pd
Heaven
Earth
Egypt
Euphrates
Palestine
Jesus Christ
God
Elohim
Lord
Jehovah
Mechigedek
Ellyon
Northwest farmers' outlook bright amid Russian famine fears
The article notes Russia faces acute famine, risking loss of wheat exports. It cites 1881 price levels, drops in wheat and other grains, and asks if the U.S. and Canada can supply Manitoba imports in the remaining 1904–05 crops. Rail congestion delays deliveries, but northwest prospects look most promising in years.
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Russia
Canagen
United States
Canada
Manitoba
Northwest
Galician settlers in Canada forecast bright future
The Galician representative in Canada says 100,000 Austria-Hungary subjects have a bright future here. He notes Galician heads of families in Manitoba Alberta Saskatchewan now worth $10,000 each after losing their main line on the CPR. He claims many write home and that letters will benefit Canada more than official literature. He predicts Galicians in the Canadian west will soon speak English only.
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Canada
Austria-Hungary
Manitoba
Alberta
Saskatchewan
C. P. Randing
Edmonton
University plans botanical expedition to the west coast
A university professor, via Provincial Mineralogist Kerts, requests guidance for a summer field trip. The plan includes a large botanical excursion from McGill College and a possible return to Port Kentrew area, aiming to maximize educational value by selecting suitable districts for study.
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Kerts
Iing
Ielude
McGill College
Mrnush Columb
Port Kentrew
Fiscal Union and Imperial Organization Taint Taree Gate Debate
A garbled report discusses fiscal union and imperial structures, referencing Pal Mall Gate and Southeast Asia. It mentions Thaia and a potential imperial organization, signaling debate over governance and regional alliances amid unclear specifics.
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Pal Mall Gate
Ontario to Alberta Rail Link Proposed by Northern Railway
W H Moore and D D Mann of the Canadian Northern urged extension of the Canadian Northern railway to connect Toronto with Manitoba Hatchewan and Alberta. The government was asked to aid the Port Arthur Sudbury line, about 560 miles. Elihu Stewart, Dominion superintendent of retry, plans to resign and join a Moréal lumber venture.
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Toronto
Edmonton
Ontario
W. H. Moore
D. D. Mann
Canadian Northern
Canadian Northern Railway
Manitoba
Hatchewan
Alberta
Port Arthur
Sudbury
Ottawa
Dominion
Elihu Stewart
Mo Real Lumber
Death of Sir Howard W editor of Army and Navy Gazette
London reports the death of Sir Howard W editor of the Army and Navy Gazette at age 66 He was a famed war correspondent who served with the London Times at Bull Run and later led naval and army coverage His passing marks the loss of a prominent imperial press figure with long service in London papers.
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Ondon
Howard W
Army and Navy Gazette
London ‘Times
Bull Run
Edward's First Levee At St James Palace
King Edward held the season's first levee at St James Palace with a notably large attendance as nobles and officials gathered for the formal audience.
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Ing Edward
London
Edward
St. James Excep Palace
Emigration Losses Spark Urgent Government Attention
Italian emigrant home Casemni claims birth rates in many districts do not match emigration losses. The issue demands urgent government action to address population decline and related societal impacts.
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Casemni
Tangier Incident Involving Former Raisui Lieutenant
In Tangier a former Raisui lieutenant named Ben Mansour faced opposition at the Sparueh legation amid latest tensions.
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Tangier
Ben Mansour
Raisui
Leutenant
Sparueh Legaton
Weekly Wheat Market Report Reflects Global Supply Struggles
The report notes ongoing gains and volatility in wheat prices amid uneven world distribution. Europe’s import needs rise as Russia’s supplies shrink, prompting reliance on America, Australia, and India. Argentina and Australia face export limits from crop droughts, while US and Canadian stocks remain farmer-held, risking higher future prices. Weather improvements and better rail movement offer near-term market movement, with prices quoted for hard, Nor. fort. weeks.
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Europe
Russia
America
Australia
India
Argentine
Canada
Argentina
Russian
Bill
Manitoba
Winnipeg
Tan U.S
Fort
W Man
Port Arthur
Relics of Burns Bill Signed by Robert Burns
In a drawer hunt William Melh uncovers an old excise bill dated 1794 preserved between glass. The relic bears a signature of Scotland’s poet Robert Burns and is also signed by John Mitchell and an excise officer named St. John, linking it to the Edinburgh fire era.
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Burns
William Melh
Scotland
Edinburgh
Damtes
John Mitchell
St. Joh
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