Government to Acquire Terminal Elevators at Fort William
Ottawa announces a government plan to acquire elevators at Fort William with funds to be requested in Parliament this session. The move aims to establish a sample market with private and corporate expansion possible later at other ports, including Prince Rupert, Vancouver, and Hudson Bay ports, though Fort William remains the sole focus for construction at this time.
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Fort William
Ottawa
George E. Foster
Minneapolis
Winnipeston
Foster
Prince Rupert
Vancouver
Hudson Bay
Pugsley
Oliver
St. John
Pugsiey
Mr. Foster
Mr .Oliver
Halifax
Indians Ordered to Reserve in Prairie Provinces
About seventy Indians around Medicine Hat are ordered by the government to move to Western reserves this spring. The Inspector of Indian Agencies will notify them in a few days, with Battleford and Poot as favored destinations. The aim is to end roaming on the prairies and provide land for work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie Provinces
Medicine Hat
Battleford and Poot Reserve
Western
Prairies
Ontario
British North American Mail Service Proposed for Canada
Ottawa reports CPR CNR and other steamship firms negotiating with British interests for a four and a half day trans Atlantic service. It would deliver mail to Winnipeg in eight days and Regina in nine. The Lusitania and Mauretania are cited as helpful, with Lord Strathcona backing the plan and appealing to Winston Churchill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regina
London
Eng
Ottawa
Hat
CPR
CNR
transAt Mantle Steamship Service
Winnipeg
Lusitania
Mauretania
Lord Strathcons
Remarkable Resolution on Proposed Strike by Miners in Alberta
In Lethbridge district 18 convents met amid lively debate over a proposed general strike on April 1 in sympathy with British miners. Delegates held divergent views as a ballot was taken and the motion was defeated by a vote of 30 to none.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michel Minere
Lethbridge
Alta
Michel Es
Optimistic Berlin Hope For Better Britain Ties Deemed Unofficial
Berlin reports that German and British cordial relations remain uncertain after Viscount Haldane visit. A Lokal Anzeiger article predicting a new accord was not official, with the Foreign Office calling the piece conjecture and a source of false hopes or fears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Berlin
Germany
Greatritain
Viscount Haldane
Lokal Anzeiger
Lokal Anzieger
Foreign Office
Cle
Manufacturers to Exhibit Heaters and Resources Display
Unclear report notes a planned exhibit in Winnipes area where builders show heaters and natural resource products. It mentions March dates, rental availability, and large-sea picturers with events at 20 South Main and Water Streets. The text is fragmented and contains many OCR errors.
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Winnipes, Man
Howe Te Titon
Teace Eetena
Ie Sane Amade Rapids
Mais
Coal Strike Looms in Britain as Miners Demand Wages
English miners threaten a mass strike starting March 1 over a minimum wage scale. Scottish and Welsh mine owners refuse to engage. Meanwhile British press notes vast U S coal reserves and freight costs may drive imports to Britain at about 1.35 per ton.
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London
England
Enslieh
United States
Great Britain
Ontario Farmers Seek Alberta Farms After Migration Plan
Ontario farmers totaling 18 are considering selling in the East and moving to Alberta. They plan to take a large land tract to operate as separate farms while sharing threshing operations. John Robinson of London Ontario is in Calgary visiting farming districts in Southern and Northern Alberta to locate suitable sites.
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Sawary
Cate
Ontario
Alberta
John Robinson
London
Ont
Calgary
Strathcona Contribution Shaping Edmonton City Naming
Fragmentary text references Lord Strathcona and the naming of Strathcona for Edmonton. Mentions a university group and a commission in Lom pierces Sess lent Be er ote otras cener aces Ore pane mie oer tal oa. Indicates a link to a 74 designation or project.
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Sora
Strathcona
Edmonton
Real estate watchdog proposed to protect investors
Winnipeg’s real estate department advocates a chain of official bureaus across provinces to examine subdivision and investment propositions. The plan seeks investigation powers and limited broadcast access to vet ventures, providing endorsements only to intrinsically merited schemes amid concerns over confidence games by wildcat operators. Moose Jaw and Edmonton debates mirror Saskatchewan moves to require maps show within or outside city limits.
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WileCat
Winnipeg
Moose Law
Saskatchewan
Edmonton
Alta
George P- Smits
Camrose
Reorganization planned for Canadian trade commissioners
Ottawa reports Hon. Geo. E. Foster will conduct a systematic study on reorganizing the trade commissionership. Five vacancies at Berlin Paris Shanghai Havana and Vienna will be filled and new appointments expected at strategic trade points. The aim is to make commissioners more useful to Canadian commerce, acting as Canadian vice consuls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. E. Foster
Ottawa
George E. Foster
Berlin
Paris
Shanghai
Havana
Vienna
Improve Experimental Farms Scheme in Ottawa
C C James appointed to devise agricultural co operation across provinces and Dominion. He met Hon Martin Burrill in Ottawa to plan work, starting April 1. Burrill aims to reorganize Dominion experimental farms to raise practicality and usefulness. Improvements to farm buildings are expected in supplementary estimates.
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Ottawa
Ont
C. C. James
Dominion
Martin Burrill
James
Burrill
Belgium invites ladies bids for third international congress
Belgium invites bids from Farm Women circles to host the third International Congress of Farm Women in Ghent in 1913. If accepted, a monster international agricultural exposition is planned during the Congress. Budapest is invited to host the International Dry-Farming Congress that year, risking a contest for the combined meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Congress of Farm Women
Lethbridge
Alia
National Committee of Circles of Farm Women of
Belgium
Ghent
Budapest
Hungary
Women's Movement
Europe
Saskatchewan Grain Growers meeting elects officers in Regina
The Canadian Council of Agriculture held its annual meeting in Regina after the Saskatchewan Grain Growers convention. Officers elected include President R. C. Henders, first vice president J. A. Meary, second vice president A C Drury, secretary E. J. Fream, and secretary for United Farmers of Alberta. A west cooperation committee was formed and a strong resolution endorsed government ownership and operation of terminal elevators.
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Regina
Sask
Saskatchewan Grain Srowers’ Association
Canadian Council of Agriculture
R. C. Henders
J. A. Meary
A.C. Drury
The
Dominion Grange
E. J. Fream
United Farmers of Alberta
Railways faced long demand for in depth rate data
Ottawa officials pressed railway companies for five years of financial and operational records as part of a freight rate inquiry. Judge Mabee urged timely progress while counsel warned of vast data and asked for government examination. Vancouver rate case also to be included.
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Com
Ottawa
Railway Commission
H.W. Whitla
Wich
Phippen
Mr Whitla
Mabee
Whitia
Ime
Mr. Phippen
Jude Mabee
Vancouver
Dominion
Government of
Canada
AMI
Eain
Montreal Case Ties To Federal Referendum On Relative Authority
A Montreal case is central to a broader federal reference on the distribution of power between Dominion and provinces over martial law. The Montreal decision will not settle the entire issue, but it connects to the general Hebrews matter and to Ottawa’s approach. Estimates suggest funds for a St Agathe tuberculosis sanitarium may be approved at the current sitting.
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Ottawa
Justice Charbonneau
Herbert
Supreme Court
Montreal
Hebrews of
Consey
St Agathe
Quebec
Alberta Grain Chief Says Alberta Crop Safe From Spoilage
Alberta Elevator Company general manager Altan L. P. Strong asserts Alberta grain will not spoil unlike Saskatchewan. Lack of transport may slow arrivals, but the entire crop will be moved in good time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta
Calgary
Altan
L. P. Strong
Saskatchewan
Large Emigration Expected Not Enough Boats for All
England sees a rush to Canada as liner capacity tightens with second class and steerage booked through April. White Star lines move to reuse the 11000 ton Romanic while new 18000 tonners are built. Factors driving the push include Canadian success of settlers, Arthur Hawkes influence, and parental concerns about Britain offering fewer opportunities.
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England
London
Australia
Royal Line
Great Britain
Canada
Arthur Hawkes
Asquith Replies to Critics on Lords Reform Vote
London report on the House of Commons defeat of the government amendment to the address in reply to the Speech from the Throne by 824 to 281. Asquith insists pledges to reconstruct the Lords were not made before Home Rule and says reform will come during this parliament with broader constitutional changes required.
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London
England
House of Commons
House of Lords
Asquith
Aviator Tries Crossing Lake In Turbulent Flight
Earl Sand, first U S to Canada Great Lakes flyer, crashed ten miles from shore near Erie Ontario. Engine failed twenty miles east of his course, plane turned turtle, he was unconscious in wreckage. He walked ten miles to reach American shore aided by a pocket compass, found by skating boys, then taken to a hotel. He was not seriously injured.
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Earl Sand
Erie
Great Lakes
United States
Canada
Sandt
Present and Future Regina Society Sees Growth Beyond 200000
Regina historian J Kelso predicts the city will top 200000 residents in ten years. He cites water supply as Regina s main hurdle but notes engineers report daily spring water of 13000000 gallons could be harnessed with a proper distribution system. Kelso recalls Victoria faced similar growth challenges. Regina now runs seven public utilities including electric light water sewage street railway disposal works paving and a gas plant.
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Regina
J. Kelso
Kelso
Victoria
Vedrines Plans Polar Flight via Airship Expedition
Paris announces Jules Vedrines the French aviator and explorer, with Dr Charcot, intends a polar airship voyage. They aim to reach the South Pole within a favorable period, but say preparations will take about two years before any launch.
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Vedrines
Ald
Paris
France
Jules Vedrines
Dr. Charcot
Restricted liquor limits near Edmonton border removed
The liquor license business between Alberta and British Columbia will be inspected by the Chief Liquor License Inspector For ter and staff. The Dominion Government notified the Attorney General's Department that the restricted limits along the G T P line of construction have been removed.
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Edmonton
Alta
British Columbia
Forter
Dominion
Attorney General's Department
Sunday School Lesson on Call to Discipleship and Kingdom
The article reviews Mark's Gospel passages from Jesus calling Andrew and Peter to follow, through the first disciples, to his teaching in the synagogue at Capernaum. It contrasts John the Baptist's brief ministry with Jesus and discusses salvation, discipleship costs, and the Kingdom of God. It closes with a brief note on a looming British coal strike and potential national impact.
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Jesus
John
Andrew John
James
Andrew
Simon Jesus
Galilee
Bethsaida
Peter
Philip
Nate
Mark
Simon
God
John the Baptist
Tess
Jesusegan
Israel
Jerusalem
Becau
Caesar
Caperhaul
Jesus of Nazareth
Jesus Christ
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St John
Great West
Dians
NEW Atlantic Mail Service
Ership
Council OF Agriculture
Henders
Ifferenc
South Pole
the Sunday School
D. M. Stearns
Britain
Lloyd's
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