Immigration trends and beliefs spark broad debates in early 20th century press
The article analyzes four months of immigration to the country, noting rises in arrivals from the United States and Europe and declines from Britain, with causes including land offers in the United States and scarce land in the northwest. It also cites Canada’s influx of cash and goods records and discusses religious predictions of the world ending this year from Canadian clergymen, linking end-times to perceived increasing sin.
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Dominion
Volz
United i
Arrivain
United States
Department
Pew
Arriva
North
Europe
Canada
Brown Tail Moth Infestation Battled in Atlantic Provinces
Ottawa cooperates with New Brunswick and Nova Scotia to control the brown tail moth. Workers search trees in orchards for nests and destroy them. Millions of dollars have been spent on pest control in the United States but officials hope to prevent a strong foothold in Canada.
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Atlantic Provinces
Ottawa
Department of Agriculture
New Brungwick
Nova Scotia
Canada
Ene
Suffragettes Seek Audience With King George V
Militants plan to appeal to the king in a bid to protest the torture of suffrage prisoners and demand votes for women. They condemn cabinet ministers for cruelty and treachery and hope to gain an audience to present their demands directly.
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London
George
V Andons
Guard Admits Extortion in Prison Money Plot
A penitentiary inmate Frank Randa from Peterboro confessed to planning extortion through a post money order. He admitted receiving $20 and giving $15 to a coconspirator, with the scheme aimed at a release or favor.
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Penitentia
Frank Randa
Criy
Peterboro
Spd
Pomselt
Jay T
Detroit mill company to distribute profits to Pratt workers
A Detroit motor company plans to distribute millions of dollars as profit shares to Pratt employees during 1914. The scheme includes a minimum wage boost and extra benefits, with a daily wage floor near 32 dollars and a substantial portion of the workforce to be covered. About twenty thousand workers are expected to benefit.
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Detroit
Mick
Pard Motor Company
Ontario land deal fraud cited in Lennox vasa case
The case involves Geo McCallum and Thos Armorg, county farmers, induced by Win Proctor in Toronto to take up a share in an AOS acre plot priced at 1025 but described as wheat land. The description was misleading and fraudulent, leading purchasers to seek damages of $10 each plus costs. they retain the land.
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Toronto
Lennox Vasa
Thien Geo McCallum
Thos. Arm .Org
Win
Misie Ding
Disription Vonest
Atrattfal
Ad Costa
Canada’s future capital flow to triple in coming years
Sir George Paish editor of The Statist, visiting Canada, predicts tripling of development and capital inflows in farming and mining. He argues abundant capital is needed to build farm structures and machinery, enlarging productive capacity and easing the transition to a robust productive era.
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London
George Paish
Statist
Canada
Rcent
Elkton High School Shooting Stuns Students
In Elkton Maryland Saul McCall a nine year old was shot by George Short thirteen in the school yard while more than a hundred peers looked on Short had ordered McCall to fetch cartridges and fired at close range as the two boys reportedly shot at a target behind the building Short was arrested as investigation proceeds.
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Sehool Coy
Elkton
Maryland
Saul McCall
Geo. Short
McCall
Short
Young Short
Miscarriage of Justice in Ville Arte Case
Ontario report details two men wrongly jailed for weeks in the North Teniskaming district. They were adjudged guilty of a law infraction but kept in the magistrate’s cellar instead of the proper jail awaiting trial. Officials consider a legal procedure error by a newly appointed officer.
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Ottawa
Villearte
North Teniskaming
Nut
Rhyson
Wealth legends and crime notes weave through a London tale
An unsigned advertisement in a Blackpool paper claims heirs to 115000 linked to Geo Walls. News mentions merchants losing 25 million to fraud in New York and notes Agnes Thompson as the first woman chloroformed in London in 187? The text mixes figures and scattered events with unclear dates and names.
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London
Anc
Turner
Blackpool
Geo. Walls
Goodall
Thomas Wal
Wok Steamer
New York
Ag Crecate
Anbittes
Mercants’ Association
Whitman
Ricor ¢ Train
Assisants
Agnes Thompson
Streatham
Queen Reet
Edinburgh
James Simpson
Greece seeks large loan approval from the chamber
The Greek chamber of deputies approved a government bill seeking a loan around $199.009 billion with a stated interest rate and terms. The action follows budget talks as Greece aims to secure funds for national needs and repayment plans were outlined.
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Greece
Chamber of Deputies
UK Trade Figures Show 1913 Imports and Exports Rise
The Board of Trade reports 1913 UK imports total 3 843 69 795 and exports 3 175 585 670 with increases over 1912 of 121 966 640 and 180 720 020 respectively. Major import declines include cotton and grain and flour while coal and fuel lead export gains alongside iron and steel. Mrs Von Clausen committed to Matteawan Asylum for criminal insane after alleged threats to Theodore Roosevelt.
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London
United Kingdom
von Clavasen
Matteawan
New York
Perilous Night Aboard Steamship Okuahoma Rescue at Sea
Survivors recount a night of wrecks after the Oklahoma capsized near Beara. Five men were rescued from a lifeboat while six perished as rescuers — including Captain Gun ter — battled frigid seas. The Gregory later recovered eleven survivors from another overturned boat.
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Deas
New York
Oklahoma
Sandy Hook
Kosich
Senecs
Gunter
Tey
Bavaria
Gregory
Balkans crisis cites Serbian relief efforts amid Bulgarian annexations
The report notes fear of war spreading as Bulgaria and Serbia dispute new frontiers. It mentions 400,000 people in distressed Greek territories and 40,600 annexed residents, with Servia aiming to relieve the plight and a proposed commission to aid relief work.
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Bvlgara
Jall
Bulgaria
Balanrian Blond
Lome
Old
Tiges
Servia
Nic
Weekly Market Report on Wheat and Corn Trends
Winnipeg January analysis notes firm markets into December end with declines after a brief uptick. Wheat reacts to Chicago corn strength, US supply growth, and Argentine imports. corn falters while weather boosts feed supplies. Argentina yield estimates, Atlantic exports, and ship line movements shape outlooks. Kroonland and Volturno references mark 1913 trade context.
China Mail Company to Run Large Steamship Fleet
The Chinese Government plans a major steamship venture with a capital of about 50 million. Two-fifths will be government and merchants, the rest subscribed by Chinese abroad and inland residents. About forty steamers are expected, and dividends will go to official-shareholders.
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London
W China Mail Company
Steamer Royal George Brings Records to St John
The Canadian Northern Railway steamer Royal George arrived at St John N B from Avonmouth in a record time of seven hours and a half. It also set a mail handling record with mails forwarded by a special train in one hour and fifty two minutes.
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CNR
Brinks
St. Jobs
N.B
Canadian Northern Railway
Royal George
Avonmouth
Hens Ex Dare
Sven Housand
Counterfeiters Caught in Downtown Bust
Two men identified as Valentine Pall Fred Sutherland aged 20 and an unnamed companion were arrested amid a counterfeit operation. Police recovered a full forging setup including molds and counterfeit money, and the pair were caught after flooding downtown stores with fake fifty dollar notes. Local officials report further investigation into accomplices and exact sale locations.
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Valentine
Pall Fred Sutherland
Cancer Authority Frederick C Buse Dies in Baltimore
Frederick C Buse, a noted cancer authority, died in Baltimore after battling malignant disease. He had been hospitalized two months and underwent surgery prior to his death at Joba Hopaise hospital.
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Cancer Authority
Battal
N.Y
Frederick C Buse
Baltimore
Wheat and Grain Markets Report From Fort William Port Arthur
Market update notes firm wheat and flax prices, with May and July wheat expected to rise despite weak international markets. Cash wheat quotations shown by grade, and futures close with January values. Oats and barley prices dip as United States demand falters, while flax remains steady with firm outlook. Local elevators west of Winnipes show moderate carryover and cautious supply.
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United States
Europe
Winnipeg
Winnipes
Wimps
Pur Ce
Alberta
United United States
C.W
Barney
Fort William
Port Arthur
Safety upgrades urged for ships and submerged dangers
London reports call for greater safety measures including watertight compartments and stronger bulkheads for passenger boats. The congress delegates from Canada, led by Deputy Minister of Marine Alexander Johnson, push for near shipyard standardization and improved construction details to prevent disasters at sea.
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Canada
London
Alexander Johnson
Dugald
C Macdonald
Cunara
Bank Clerk Charged With Forgery in Milton Ont
Milton Ontario police arrest Bank of Montreal clerk Forber Skene on charges of forging cheques. Officials report the recent case involves forged instruments and suspected unauthorized bank transactions. Local authorities continue to investigate and seek additional details from the bank.
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Milton
Forber Skene
Bank of Montreal Say
Good Samaritan Lesson and the Law in Luke Eleven
A Sunday school lesson commentary explains how the law cannot save and how faith in Christ brings righteousness. It discusses Luke ten’s Good Samaritan parable, the need for perfect righteousness, and the mercy shown by Christ as the example of neighbor love. The piece emphasizes Christ as Creator Redeemer and Judge, urging reception of Scripture as written by the Holy Spirit.
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Ang Raler
Sinters
Jesus Christ
Moses
Cheropheta
Jesus of
Nex
Luke
Philip
Jane
Heseit
Jeruslem
Jericho
Josh
Neal
Bill
Joba xi
Ima
Jesus
Christ
Ib Sbten
Calgary breeder faces charges over discrimination case
A veteran Calgary horse breeder, George Lane, is charged in connection with a discrimination case involving a substantial transfer of funds from Alberta to Montana. Canadian Pacific General Superintendent D. C. Coleman is cited in the matter as part of the ongoing proceedings.
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Calgary
Alta
George Lane
Trae
Canadie
Ueh
Alberta
Montana
D.C. Coleman
Canadian Pacific
Inaue
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