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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 31, 1913
Page
2
The Daily Telegraph reports a growing movement against Yuan Shikai with Sun Yat Sen backing the revolt. Military leaders and southern provinces push toward a full-scale conflict as mercantile resistance grows and the Ku Peng Railway area sees unrest.
In Montreal Sir Thomas Shaughnessy dismisses fears of financial trouble this autumn noting scarce money rates only temporarily restrain public works. He sees no real cause for anxiety, cites generally good trade and potential for a normal autumn with a fair crop, and warns against dire prophecies of recklessly pledging future finances.
The Poet master general reveals the parcels post plan is under consideration with no firm rates or details yet. Canada will guide the scheme from within and without seeking foreign advice, aiming to standardize operations after extensive preliminaries and delays. About 1500 routes now operate mainly in Ontario with expansion to all provinces ongoing.
A Sofia dispatch reports Romania pledges to accept Turtukal Baltchik as the future frontier but will not withdraw troops until Bulgaria negotiates with other belligerents. Communications disruption worsens provisions scarcity in the capital and could cause calamity. Time notes Turkish withdrawal from Adrianople and Greece demands Kavala Drama and Salonika.
The King and the Duke of Sutherland seek arbitration over a cabinet at Buckingham Palace valued at about 40 000 pounds. The cabinet allegedly moved from Stafford House in 1894 and was later treated as a gift to Edward VII. An arbitration panel of their solicitors and Tard Farquhar will decide ownership.
A 1913 customs briefing notes a sharp drop in crude opium imports to 864 pounds from 1 000 pounds in 1912 with no opium manufactured for smoking. Most crude opium comes from Turkey to Asia, with minor imports from Great Britain and the United States. Twenty pounds of powdered opium were bought in Great Britain during the year.
Barthold Kamm, a young German journalist, was deported from Canada as an Undesirable after disputes with a landlady and alleged immigration irregularities. He claims Toronto and New York officials mishandled funds and circumstances. Canada reportedly helped by buying him a ticket to New York as they push him off Canadian soil. London reacts to Winnipeg municipal finance amid mixed prospects for other cities.
The French chamber passes a three year army service law by 358 to 204 after debate led by ex premier Jos Vaillaux who labeled it hasty. Barthou defends French national unity and rejects provocation by Germany while insisting the vote is a confidence measure. The bill increases peace strength by about 210,000 and shifts to three years service across all arms.
A blaze rumoured to have burned for days devastates the countryside between Tete Jaune Cache and Jasper. FH Watson reports the forest fire, extending roughly ten miles in length and about two miles wide, moving rapidly and threatening lives if unchecked.
King Ferdinand and Roumania announce immediate cessation of hostilities and non interference with communications as negotiations for peace begin next week. Russian emperor expresses sympathy but urges Bulgarians to be prepared for sacrifices while Bulgarian delegates travel to Bucharest. Romanian advances near Kustendil resume as powers promise to handle Turkey in Thrace.
Sir Donald announces CNR intends building a line from Port Arthur Montreal via Toronto to Halifax to be completed before the harvest. A northern Ontario route is already under construction, aided by federal support, and the new line should prevent blockades at Port Arthur next year.
Eight Japanese men reached Vancouver by steamer from Bella Coola after crossing the Pacific on a 60 foot craft. They paid the captain to land near Seattle and 11 were ashore. Canadian officers continue examination as deportation proceeds. The vessel attempted to head for Alaska, while a Canadian cruiser seeks the boat. Parliament member Ho H Stevens urges a protest note to Tokyo.
The extension of U S protection over Nicaragua becomes a major diplomatic and congressional issue. Senators show conviction that the Wilson administration would welcome applying the Nicaragua principle to other Central American republics with President Wilson's consent and approval.
Thompson Lone & Co notes favorable weather in the US and Canadian wheat belts. Winter wheat quality is excellent with near completion of harvest, strong export demand, and liberal milling purchases. Western Canada enjoys sunny, breezy days. Lethbridge notes first harvest sitting at Magrath, signaling the largest Southern Alberta crop to date.
The report covers crop prospects in Canada and the United States with notes on drought, rain, rust risk, and export demand. It cites Russian spring wheat estimates at 503.6 million bushels, US visible supply at 20.39 million bushels, and market movements including July options, futures, and price levels for wheat, oats, and flax.
Provincial secretary J A McLean announced plans for a new provincial jail at Fort Saskatchewan. The facility will replace overcrowded jails and serve northern Alberta, with transport costs to Lethbridge a major concern. the site was the Mounted Police barracks previously secured from the Dominion. Also reported is an unofficial notice that Prince Arthur of Connaught will wed the Duchess of Fife on October 25, with a ceremony at Windsor or Sandringham.
A Sunday School lesson notes how God chose Israel to bless all nations and how Moses and Aaron lead Israel's exodus from Egypt. It discusses Pharaoh's hardening heart, escalating plagues, and the division between God's people and Egyptians, urging study to know Jehovah better.
Edmonton officials announce 4000 workers on the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway pushing toward mile 142 as the third crossing of the Fraser River nears. Mile 130 already reached. pace described as fastest possible given camps and conditions.
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