Broad inquiry ordered into western freight rates by Railway Board
The Railway Board issued a wide scope order to launch a general inquiry into freight tolls charged by railway companies in Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta and Ontario west of Port Arthur Fort William. A hearing in Ottawa February 12 1912 will set procedures while counsel is appointed and British Columbia tolls are already under separate inquiry.
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Board of Railway Commissioners
Prairie Provinces
Momim
al Freitect
Man Fan
Alberta
Seid
Ontario
Port Arthur
Tse
Ottawa
Teantime
Justice 2
British Columbia
Iquiry
Vancouver Board of Trade
United Farmers of Ameria
Regina
Supreme Court
Manitou
Saskatchewan
Western Freight
Mabe Ehlef
Caniata
of Canada
Manitoba
United Farmers of
Fort William
Manitoba P M Policing Plan for New Territory
Ottawa reports Manitoba plans to withdraw mounted police from the area once boundary settlements are completed. The province anticipates policing its added territory with a new arrangement, likely a combined force, drawing on Manitoba and the reduced role of the RNWMP for serious offences. The aim is local order while not fully taking over until boundaries are settled.
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Ottawa
Galleing
Mt Te
Weilied
Dominion plans to extend Jasper Park fences and stock
Edmonton reports the Dominion intends spring work at Jasper Park including fencing and improvements to enable larger buffalo herds and native animals. Transfer of elk and moose from Banff is planned as numbers grow, with hopes to stock other parks and recover initial investments.
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Jasper Park
Edmonton
Alta
Dominion
Alberta
Canada
Black Lee
Montana
Winnipeg Bonspiel Festival to Feature Forbes Robertson
Winnipeg visitors will attend the Forbes Robertson bonspiel week at the Walker Theatre. The English actor Fortes Ko Sahio will perform his acclaimed play The Third Floor Back with the same company and scenery as in New York and London. Additional high class attractions will precede and follow Robertson’s engagement for a robust program. Sun Yat Sen Leads His Own Men in San Francisco amid advancing Chinese Republic events.
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Forbes Robertson
Walker Theatre
Winnipeg
Walker
Fortes Ko Sahio Wil Prose
Far Northwest
New York
London
Hmetand
America
Gertrude Elliott
Forbes Robertson Stants
Roberto
Sun Yat Sen
San Francisco
California
New
Pinese Republic
Pekin
Ogilvie MD Analyzes Western Crop Wheat Volumes
Ogilvie Flour Mills vice-president FW Thompson reports over 100 million bushels of wheat marketed to date. He notes most remaining grain is low grade and largely unfit for milling, while railways have shown ability to move the crop. He urges rail and traction facilities east of Fort William and Port Arthur to be increased soon.
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Ogilvie
Montreal
FW. Thompson
Ogilvie Flour Mills Company
Fort W' Nom
Port Arthur
Saskatchewan Heads the List of Bank Branches in Canada
The closing month of 1811 shows chartered banks operating 2429 branches across Canada with 12 in Nova Scotia and 2 outside, 2550 within the Dominion. Manitoba holds 182, Alberta and Saskatchewan 221, British Columbia 206, and three branches in the Yukon and North West Territories. Quebec leads with 1080 branches, making up nearly 49 percent of the total.
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Banks of
Canada
Saber
Newsul
Sada
Dominion
Maiace
Quebec
Nova Frotts
New Branwick
Prince Card Island
Manitoba
Alberta
Saskatchewan
China in World Debate Over Intervention
Diplomats weigh potential intervention in China as legations report no concrete action. Banks discuss a banking forum and possible loans to stabilize China, while no formal plan has emerged.
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Paris
France
China
Britain
Canadian Wheat Flows to Duluth Amid Rail Delays
Canadian rail networks divert vast prairie grain to North American terminals to relieve port congestion. The Canadian Northern and Canadian Pacific establish equal rates to Duluth and Minneapolis as to Fort William and Port Arthur. Grain stored in the United States will face a 25 cent per bushel duty to be sold domestically. Duluth Terminal profits surge with expected record spring shipments as lake ports reach capacity.
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Minneapolis
Prairie Provinces
Fort William
Port Arthur
Canadan Northern Road
Thiut
Winneapolis
Port Uarpoon
Fort Willian
Canadian Pacific Road
Brest Railroad
Canada
United States
Crown Prince Seeks to Emulate British Friendship
Report states the crown prince aims to imitate Britain in cultivating good relations with England. It notes his return from Datzitz and his public stance distancing his Reichstag remarks from anti British aims while opposing specific German policy aspects. He is said to have written to English friends expressing friendship.
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England
Datziz
Reichstag
Capital Increase Suggests Bank of Commerce Expansion
The Canadian Bank of Commerce may seek new powers after absorbing the Eastern Townships Bank as Sir Fa mound Walker stated at the annual meeting. Shareholders reacted with surprise and debate about formal ratification of the recommendation.
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George E. Walker
Canadian Bank of Commerce
Toronto
Uni
Eastern Townships Bank
Famound Walker
CPR Puts North Vancouver Terminus Plan to Peace River Route
Toronto era notes CPR proposes North Vancouver as southern terminus for its Peace River line. Pacific Railway has operated south to North Vancouver via Port Moody, and CPR along with other companies are preparing proposals to extend from Vancouver into British Columbia as the legislature weighs options.
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North Vancouver
Vancouver
Pacific Railway
Inlet
Port Moody
Peace River Coat
Tne Cpr
Vancouvera Britian Colina
Soot Deposition in London Reaches Thousands of Tons Annually
A medical journal reports London settles about 6 500 tons of soot each year, averaging 412 tons per acre, mainly from coal combustion and open domestic fires.
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London
Eng
Ting Medical Journal
First Main Estimates for Public Works and Naval Services
The House tabled W White's Finance Ministry figures showing a total appropriation of 149,789,677 with large allocations for public buildings and prairie province projects. The contrast with Parke Fielding’s earlier estimates and details on consolidated stock, capital accounts, and naval service changes are noted, including new vessel purchases and coastward surveys.
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W White
Fielding
Hossebn
Arts, Agriculture and Statistics
Naval Service
Ente
Pacific Land
Atlantic
Great Prairie Provinces
Government Aid to Roads Placed Under Railways and Canals
Ottawa reports that government aid to road development will move under the Railways and Canals department rather than Public Works. The change suggests A. W. Campbell may become minister and implies the aid will target trunk roads and main arteries, with concessions and cross- funding considerations noted.
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Qyster
Dept. of Railways
Ottawa
A. W. Campbell
Doan Coum
Imperial Conference fails to amend Favored Nation treaties
Ottawa reports that a Laurier proposed amendment to extend Favored Nation treaties to self governing dominions has failed. Twelve countries including Norway Sweden Austria Spain Switzerland Argentina Colombia and Venezuela declined to accept changes. Canada would otherwise face denouncing the long standing agreements if Britain does not act.
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Ottawa
Wilfrid Laurier
Norway
Ark
Koasia
Austria
Spain
Switzerland
Toulva
Columbia
Veoe
America
London
Canada
Denmark
Oliver Cromwell
Grand Trunk Pacific Seeks 15 Million Dollar Government Loan
Ottawa reports Grand Trunk Pacific officials Charles M. Hays and William Wainwright met with Prime Minister and ministers to discuss finances. The railway aims to secure a substantial government loan, with previous bond guarantees and a $10 million loan already in place.
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Ottawa
Charles M. Hays
William Wainwright
Grand Trunk Pacific
Grand Trunk Pacific Railway
Borden
W. P. White
F. D. Monk
Record immigration totals for calendar year 1911 in Winnipeg
Bruce Walker reports 351000 new settlers for 1911, up from 321084 in 1910. US arrivals reached 130000 versus 121451 in 1910, while British immigration rose 50 percent from Scotland and 20 percent from England. Europe and other regions declined. US surge emerged in late year.
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Immirvale
Winnipeg
Bruce Walker
United States
Great Britain
Scotland
England
Europe
Premier of Alberta Dispatches Letter on Waterways Case
Alberta Premier Borden receives a letter from Arthur Sifton and counsel K C Masten detailing a final policy on the Great Waterways suit with Royal Bank and W J Clarke. They seek compensation claims totaling 372000 and 500000, contending rights to 6 million held in bank from a 7.4 million bond issue amid provincial defaults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta
Ottawa
Toronto
Treaties of Arbitration Prompt Senate Debate
Washington February discussion on arbitration treaties breached in the Senate as Senator Crimmins seeks a resolution to determine if Great Britain and France would accept a provision urging allied nations to submit disputes to arbitration. Senator Burton objects to immediate action and the measure is held over until Crimmins speaks.
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Washington, D.C
Senate
Crimmins
Nii
France
Burton
Mr. Cinamine
Canadian government gains momentum from Australia building plan
Movement for a Canadian government gains impetus from Australia’s Parliament approving a seven story Strand site purchase. The building, costing 1,000,000, will house the high commissioner and agent general with Australian offices.
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Bne
Lews
Australia
Strand
Commonwealth
Iil
Sunday School Lesson on Luke and the Nativity
The text discusses the fullness of time foretold in Galatians and the coming of the deliverer, focusing on shepherds, angels, and Mary and Joseph. It reflects on divine purpose, humility, and the call to testify to the good news, urging believers to glorify God in all things.
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Kings
Lord of Lords
Abel
Moses
Darit
Amos
Isa
Traci
David
Flistia
Peter
John
Matthew
Menesh
Gideon
Christ
Jesus
Ils
Israel
Bethlehem
Serge
Mary
Joseph
Ester
Grain Goes South Large Duty Paid at North Portal
The report notes shipments from North Portal to the United States including 12 604 bushels of Canadian flax paying a 25 cent duty totaling 7 104 dollars. Another 1 683 bushels were moved by farmers near the border with a duty around 800 dollars. About half the quantity moved by rail to eastern Canada, yielding over 5 000 dollars paid into the U S treasury by Canadian farmers near the boundary.
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North Portal
Saxk
United
Canada
Fed States
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