International Railway Board proposes international railway rates commission
Chairman Mabee and Judge Knapp recommend creation of an international commission to supervise railway rates between the United States and Canada. An agreement has been reached to submit the plan for approval, aiming to regulate through rates, terminals, and through bills of lading across borders. The commission would have supervisory authority over international transportation, with future joint regulation possible.
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Mabee
Judge Knap
Dsington
DE Ae Jong Wries
Tetet States
Canada
American Railway
Cenalien
Canadian Railways
American
War Debt Bound to Halt Global Conflict, Says Expert
David Sierra Jorian of Stanford University argues nations rely on war loans as means to power. He asserts lenders, led by Rothschilds, wield influence over civil governments and block any war that would threaten their profits. Emperors and parliaments may wage conflicts only with lender permission, he claims.
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Chicago
Europe
Benders
David Sierr Jorian
Legend
Stanford University
Minnesota Still Leads In Wheat Output Amid Unclear Figures
The report notes Minnesota and North Dakota as top wheat producers with Minnesota at about 6.6 million bushels and North Dakota near 68.5 million. It suggests Minnesota remains ahead for 19m but hints North Dakota could overtake if rainfall or statistics shift.
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Kota
Minnesota
North Dakota
Royal Mint plans new fast steamers and coin image
A report notes a London branch of the royal mint will use an effigy on cans or coins as a scam with a possible next month rollout. It mentions construction of two new Toor Ser steamers of the fastest type and wages for Allan’s company amid a build programme.
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Royal Mint
Williikely
London
Companie Farias
Indians Refuse to Sell Nanotuleaver Reserve
The Yorat Indians vote against selling their entire reserve to Grand Trak Pacific Railway Co. Dr John McDougall, official in Todian department, proposed erecting new buildings on the reserve. About half supported the offer, with key figures Louis, Bub Chief Joseph, and others opposing. Estimated value around $30 per acre. total reserve about 1300 acres. McDougall promised to return with another proposal before spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Trak Pecific Railway Co
John McDoucall
Todian
Louis
Joseph
Dro McDougall
Diane
Army Band Will Tour Through Washington State
The Army silver band from Winnipes Citadel plans a four to five week tour starting mid February. The group will visit principal cities across the state of Washington with about members traveling. Major Morris leads the Pacific provinces and Adjt of the citadel corps will accompany the band on the western trip.
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Winnipes
Army Citadel
Alberta
Slumbia
Wash
Ortison Aril
Mal
Burditt
Morris
Pacific Provinces
Adjt
Citadel Corps
British Columbia Triumph At London Horticultural Show
The London Horticultural Society highlighted empire fruit displays from British Columbia and other Atlantic and Pacific provinces. Hon. Priew Ellison and the agent-general attended the ceremony, stressing the Dominion’s reach and unity in a grand exhibit.
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London
British Columbia
Horticultural Society
Mans
British Columbian
Priew Ellison
New Brunswick
H Columbia
L John
Rich coal find stirs West district mining locals
A rich coal strike near Salvador, west of here, at 390 feet depth unearthed a seven foot vein of high grade anthracite. Experts compare it to Pennsylvanian coal and note its lustrous quality and lack of lake reflection, surpassing Crow’s Nest ore.
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Ireland
Salvador
Penneylvania
Edmonton
Crow's Nest
Persian Uprising Threatens British Hold in Persia
Reports from outer Persia and Dibai warn of a widening revolt against British influence. British sailors clashed with tribesmen near Dibai, with casualties on both sides, and telegraph lines were cut as arms flooded to the north. Tribesmen north of Shiraz destroyed villages and massacred inhabitants.
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London
Persia
Dibia
War Office
Hyacinth
Dibai
Diabs
Shiraz
Annuity for Johnstone by Wright Company in Dayton
Dayton Ohio The Wright Company will settle an annuity of 1000 dollars to Seeileenchika of No Johnstone the aviator in a Wright machine at Denver advising to a statement by F H Russell manager of the company. The annuity will be placed with an insurance company in New York.
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Johnstone
Dayton
Ohio
Wright Company
Seeileenchika
No Johnstone
Wright
Denver
F H. Russell
New York
Aviator Soars Two Miles Above Earth
A historic flight in Los Angeles saw aviator Hoxsey soar over two miles high, breaking the world record previously set by Le Gage at Pau and Paulhan in France. The descent was dramatic as crowds watched, the machine nearly froze its carburetor, and wind conditions tested pilots including Brockins.
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Los Angeles
Hexsey
le Gag
News
Pau
France
Eben Paulhan
Hoxsey
Wile Gale
Antoinette
Latham
Fegale
Hoxeey
Parmalen
Brine
Am Niatore
Leo
Brookins
Brockine
Fire Wipes Out Block At Rome Street Corner
A fire gutted premises at the corner of Rome street and McDermot avenue owned by Rt. Hon. A. J. Balfour and occupied by Donald Fraser & Co. The blaze caused about $30,000 in damage to stock and building. Firefighters contained the flames after extinguishing most of the blaze, with some areas of the store on the fourth floor damaged while the stock, valued at around $130,000, belonged to Donald Fraser & Co. Montreal and was reportedly insured.
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Rt. Hon
A. J Balfour
Rome Street
McDermot Avenue
A. J. Balfour
Donald Fraser & Co
RJ. Whiths
Donald Fr. F Montreal
Thas Clothing
Whitla
Kite sighting in Branton stirs city sky show
A mysterious object seen high in the southern sky caused a city-wide stir in Branton with locals speculating about an aeroplane. Investigations traced the craft to W. G. Langford, a local experimenter whose kite and mechanism rose about a half mile as crowds watched by telephone reports.
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Brandon
W. G. Langford
Middle County
Lan Perimentinon
Engineer Appointed To New Winnipeg Canada Post
E Schwitzer is named to a newly created position in Canada with a salary of 2500 dollars per year. He will serve as chief engineer for the company and may be required to relocate from the United States if needed. The role signals expanded Canada presence and ties to the Dominion’s Pacific and Manitoba regions.
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E. Schwitzer
Apf
Winnips Jantery
Micenadian Paci
Gineer
Cana Sk
Winnipeg
Ito Canada
United
Electric Road for Alberta A English Firm Plans Rail Tie System
Strone English Company of Okotoks Alberta proposes electric railway and telegraph tie line spanning provinces. The firm plans to build a 900 mile network with frequent local trains carrying passengers and freight, seeking municipal cooperation for route access and materials.
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Strone English Company
Okotoks
Altawey Wall
Ptpany
Flway
Subsidy Recommended for Prince Rupert Dry Dock
Ottawa advises a subsidy of 2,000,000 dollars for Grand Trunk Pacific to build a dry dock at Prince Rupert. The recommendation, from the chief engineer, goes to Public Works and the town council. A private plan is expected from Thalen of Victoria for a combined dry dock project.
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STP
Prince Rupert
Ottawa
Grand Trank Pacific
Rings Rupert 4
Minister of Public Works
Thhe ‘Viet Council
Mesere” Thatlen
Victoria
Detective to Receive Reward for Dock Fraud Discovery
DC customs detective Richard Parr uncovered steel springs in scales at the American Sugar Refining dock in Williamsburg. His work helped recover more than 3,000,000 dollars for the federal treasury. A reward of 100,000 dollars is slated for New Year.
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Richard Parr
American Sugar Refining Company
Williamsbur
Federal Treasury
Explosive Gas Blast Damages New York Central Area
A powerful gas explosion in New York near Lexington Avenue wrecked heavy masonry, shattered hundreds of windows, and damaged railroad lands. The blast caused extensive structural harm, with property claims likely rising above $90,000 and repairs requiring masons and carpenters for weeks. Four people were killed in the incident.
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New York
Ech
New York Central
Lexington Avenue
Mai
Masone
Berlin Man Plans Atlantic Air Ship Crossing
Berlin resident Joseph Brucker announced plans to cross the Atlantic from Cape Verde to Barbados or Trinidad in an air ship. He intends a novelty tent cooling system using sprinklers at the top to spray water, with a crew of six and two 100 horsepower motors.
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Berlin
Joseph Brucker
Atlantic
Cape Verde Islands
Barbadoes
Trinidad
Brucker
Unrest in East Sparks Chinese Korean Clash Near Manchuria
Reports describe rising anti Japanese and anti Russian sentiment in China as tensions flare near Manchuria. Chinese and Korean forces clash in a three day battle after Japanese troop maneuvers in November prompted Chinese deployments to the area and intimidation along the Antonio airway.
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Jying
Victoria
Manchuria
Antonio Airway
Remarkable Escape From Eastbound Train Tragedy
Wealthy farmer John Bertelsen survived a southbound Hocking Valley train crash that killed his wife. He leapt from the cab as the engine struck and demolished his wagon, then landed near Remerbleville miles away with minor injuries. The event involved frozen carburetor engine, five mules, and a dramatic escape from the wreckage.
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Hocking Valley
John Bertelsen
Remberville
Ai Miles
African Association for the Advancement of Science Meet
Minneapolis hosted the sixty second annual convention drawing more than two thousand leaders in scientific work from affiliated national groups and related organizations to discuss progress and future projects in science.
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Minneapolis
Afican Association For the Advancement of Science
Sci
Five Persons Hurt At Plant Explosion At Refining Works
A blast at the American Smelting and Refining Company plant injured five persons, damaged property, and involved workmen attempting to destroy a fine PAN. A telltale powder sequence is cited, with 2.496 units referenced as the blasting powder.
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Lutad
Tone
American Smelting & Refining Company
Weekly Market Review Slices of Grain and Livestock Markets
A dense market note detailing cash wheat futures, Northern No 1 Nor spot values, flax prices, Liverpool and Atlantic spot quotations, and assorted wholesale dairy, eggs, potatoes, and dressed poultry. Includes live stock quotes for fowl, turkeys, ducks, geese, beef, veal, and hides with unit prices, plus notes on meat, sausages, tallow, and related commodities.
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Minneapolis
Liverpool
Helen
Ted Outore
Maisroomatton
Tata
Inc
Tina Teer
Patty Ealmnan
Freeh Hati
Cheaper berths to follow US lead in sleeping car rates
Ottawa expects Canadians soon to use upper berths at substantially lower rates, with a likely reduction for lower railway commissions after the U S interstate commerce commission resolves similar filings. The move mirrors U S policy and aims to lower costs for sleeping car customers.
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Canadian Commission
United States
Ottawa
Railway Commission
Tcatter
Interstate Commerce Commission of
Interstate Commerce Commission
Coats at stake and tragic house fire in Montreal incident
A typographical error in an advertisement leads to a Montreal lawsuit over a sealskin coat offered at 29 dollars instead of 245 dollars. The case centers on sale terms and delivery rights while a separate Kentucky tragedy notes Mrs Wisdom's home fire killing her three children after she left them alone.
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Montreal
DeMartigny
Glasgow
Robert B
Wisdom
Boles
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