Kingston memorial marks Sir John A Macdonald funeral
A Kingston ceremony honored Sir John AMacdonald with tributes from the Macdonald Club city officials and local Liberals. Speakers lauded his foundational role and imperial ties, noting Kingston’s choice of Macdonald as a parliamentary leader in 1844 and the enduring Canadian project. The service closed with a benediction.
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Sir Jone
Macdoe
Macdonald Club
Conomary Werviers
Mackie
Si An
Grete
Canada
John A. Mardomals
John Sowards
Kiseston” Club
Edward J.B. Meuse
M. Pop
Stag
Sir John Macdonald
McIntyre
Macdonald
Jon
Regina Celebration Postponed by Territorial Association
Directors of the Territorial Cel association conclude autonomy bills cannot become law by July and vote to postpone the celebration while refining arrangements on an unactioned date. PR has control of EN Victoria and completed E and N railway release. Montreal contract holder hesitates amid labor law concerns.
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E. AN. Victoria
BBC
C. PR
E& N. Railway
Railwa
Wil. Macamyre
Dennis View
A. R. Creelman
R. Marpole
J. W. Troup
Direc
Canada’s Registered Tonnage on Dominion Books
Canada’s registry data for December 31, 1904 shows 7,152 vessels totaling 672,436 tons, up 132 ships but down 10,709 tons since 1902. Steamers number 2,543 at 552,214 tons. New vessels built total 303, measuring 41,761 tons. estimated value of existing tonnage at 39 per ton and new tonnage at 445 per ton yields about 20,195,140 dollars and 834,000 dollars respectively.
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Dominion
Canada
Dominion of Canada
Seizure of Agnes G. Donahue Near Montevideo
Dan eele, a sealing schooner hunter from Victoria, arrives home after escaping Montevideo where Captain Raad and crew were imprisoned. Enginero fired on the schooner four and a half miles from shore, three shots hit rigging before it bore away. News notes also mention officers ordered goalscored and British government involvement.��
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Victoria
B.C
Daneele
Agnes G. Donahue
Enginero
Havng
Montevideo
Murdered or Drowned Verdict in Belleville Ontario
Coroner's jury returns death from accidental causes in the death of Charles Franklin found drowned in Heaver Creek near Marmora. Sister cites a recent mining expedition and a possible explosion after death. Some suspect foul play before disposal of the body. Detect Murray investigates. Grain Inspection Act debate in Senate. reading second time. Senators discuss sampling dates and board committee duties amid vast grain areas. The samples board, unpaid, includes dealers, millers, and farmers.
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Belleville
Ont
Murray
Rieward
Youns
Winnipeg
Cider Demand Boosts Canadian Crops in Japan Trade
Trade reports from Canat ed out ery show improved crop values with a $272 35% wheat and barley upturn. Canatian spereis in Japan write that demand and employment rise, while cotton and other staples face varying fortunes as the general market steadies.
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Este
Pier Estes
Merander Maclean
Canatian Spereis Agwat
Japan
Trade and ‘Commerce Department
Old World News New Ambassador to Great Britain
London reports Whitelaw Reid named United States ambassador and meeting King Edward at Buckingham Palace. Queen Alexandra and Mrs Reid were introduced, with a forty minute audience and ceremonial travels to Dorchester House. Also notes a Berlin royal marriage and a Moscow council call for peace amid ongoing war.
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London
Whitelaw Reid
Bac Am Ausebee
Edward
Buckingam Palace
Dorchester House
Lane
Reid
Gry
Peamure
United States
Eld
Queen Alexandra
Miss Rei
Dorchester Hose
Berlin
Duchessberg Schwerin
Austria
Franz Joseph
Michael
Russia
Henry
Netherlands
Aosta
Italy
Proce Arthur
Connaught
Albert
Belgium
Ferdinand
Roumania
Denmari
Greece
Zemstvoe Congress Prohibited Sparks Political Tensions
A St Petersburg dispatch reports that an all Russian zemstvo congress with 280 delegates from zemstvos and municipalities faced government opposition as radical elements urged new actions. Delegates aligned with social revolutionaries and allied leagues gathered amid resignations from Interior Minister Houligan and Admiral Alexie, which the emperor did not accept.
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St Petersburg
Zemstvo
Zemstvos
Intredice
Reso
Erty
Social Revo!ionaries
League of Leagues
Acre
Iister
Interior
Houligan
Alexie
Far East
Spanish King Visits England on Royal Yacht Escort
King Edward VII travels aboard the royal yacht Victoria and Albert from Cherbourg to England, welcomed by naval ships and the Prince of Wales. The mayor of Portsmouth presents a ceremonial gift as the king greets guests on deck. A press interview notes the monarch’s warlike stance amid global tensions and imperial ambitions.
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Cherbourg
Prince of Wales
Edward
Victoria and
Ibert
Mayor and Corporation of
Portsch
Orel's Battle Damage Revealed After Heavy Attack
A Moscow dispatch reports the Russian battleship Orel heavily battered at Magura. Shell hits tore upper works and decks, starboard bow was damaged, gun turrets damaged, and a bloodstained bulkhead testified to the crew s ordeal before surrender. The vessel remains afloat but requires reconstruction.
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Russia
Maigura
Sell
Nan Patterson Retires From Stage After Caesar Young Trial
Nan Patterson announces retirement amid backlash from her role in The Romance of Panama and the Caesar Young trial. She says she owes thousands and plans a break from the stage, blaming harsh criticism on the touring company and noting she signed without full knowledge of the events. In other news, Lt Commander Rotherary plans another polar expedition sailing from Portland to reach the North Pole via Labrador and the Gulf of Saint Lawrence, aiming to establish depots and reach unexplored lands by September.
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Her ‘Egent
Kiiling Ceasar Young
Nan Patterson
Romance of Panama
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Thianapolis
South Portland
Rother Ary
Pole
Roosevelt
Maius
New York
St John's
Gulf of St. Lawrence
Labrador
North Polar Sea
Peary
Esquimaux
Goat Land
Te Pole
Scandinavian Crisis Signals Norwegian King Dethronement
A Scandinavian crisis forecast by a national authority predicts Norway and Sweden will split, with Norway dethroning the king after upcoming resolutions. Norway accuses the king of veto abuse and absence, pushing for a responsible government to rule in the king’s name under constitutional provisions. Special missions may notify powers of eventful charges.
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Tidense
Norway
Sweden
Stockholm
Storthing
Russia seeks Japan's terms in peace note request
St Petersburg reports the czar wishes to learn Japan's peace terms through diplomatic channels. Washington press outlets note Tokyo cabinet minister Takasira met with reporters at the White House and advised that Russia could obtain Japan's terms via Tokio. No formal note has yet been sent to ambassadors abroad.
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Japan
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Council of Ministers
Tsars—Skoe Selo
Washington
Paris
D.C
Nea
Takarhara
Nite House
Associated Press
Anne Cabling Lef
Takasira
Tokio
Supreme court appeal in Canada over United States extradition case
Jonm v Gaynor and Benjamin Greene have appealed to the Supreme Court of Canada after the Quebec Court of Appeal upheld Judge Lafonraine’s decision that extradition proceedings are competent. The Superior Court won’t meet until September, and the movement’s backers seek to delay further, exhausting all legal avenues.
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Jonm v. Gaynor
Benjamin Greene
United States
Supreme Court of Canada
Quebec Court of Appeal
Davidson
Lafonraine
American spies seized near Esquimalt during photo of new guns
Two Yankie Vinot ies were arrested at Signal Hill for photographing the newly installed $2. guns. After their camera plates were destroyed they were released, according to the report from Esquimalt.
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Esquimait Erie
Signal Hill
Esqumalt
Pena A
Violent Deaths Cross the Bordel in Minnesota and North Dakota
A bread laborer from England recently arrived near Moorhead is fatally injured after a tram accident on the way to Minneapolis. His head was severed and his body mangled. he owned farms in Maples and Hone, North Dakota. Robert Moran was killed near Krumes close to Moorhead, identified by a cross. Mrs Mary Breitberg was killed by a lightning strike that tore through her home, she died two hours later at age 60.
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Roberson
Investgate
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England
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Dinneapol
Moorahead
Maplea
N. D
Hone
Lows
Robert Moran
Krumes
Moorehead
Waas
Mary B. Breitberg
Brevtbee
Pope Heads International Brotherhood of Testers Amid Strike
Chicago dispatch reports Cornelius Pope elected president of the International Brotherhood of Testers as a two month strike continues. Medee named a leading figure in the dispute and labor actions.
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Nelius Pope
International Mothorhood of
Breagb
Hugh “Medee
Indictments Hinted Against Truck Drivers Union Leaders
A grand jury indicted several truck drivers union figures. some were placed in custody on grants and later released. Former International Team Union president Albare Young faced a criminal libel warrant over claims that Robert J. Thome, secretary of Mongomers Ward & Co, offered $19,000 to spark a strike against a rival firm. Young was arrested and posted bond.
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Boon Me
AO Cstody
Capalsan
Inter Om Tall
Chinese Attempt to Close the Open Door
A Erie despatch asserts a plot by influential Chinese officials to withdraw concessions to the American China Development Company, targeting railroads from Hankow to Canton. The move would mark a first step toward ending the open door policy, with prior reports mentioning possible annulment of the franchise after the American syndicate sold its stake to Europeans.
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New York
Erie
Righe
China
Comany
Helgi
Hankow
Canton
A. Tmtu Re
Foolhardy swim race through Devil's Hole rapids planned
Rival swimmers from Baltimore prepare for a bold race through Devil's Hole rapids at the whirlpool. Charles D. Graham previously swam the route in 1904 and Mrs Taylor’s barrel trip is noted. William J. Glover joins the contest in swimming tights with small life preserver. Training underway, excursions from Baltimore planned. Date not fixed but slated for July or during Shriner’s conclave.
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Charles D. Graham
Devil's Hole
Baltimore
Shriner
Students Send Up Cats in Balloons at Lawrence
Appleton Wisconsin reports Lawrence University students strapped cats to balloons to study duration at altitude. Cats, tortoises, and other pets were launched and found dead the next day miles from campus. A leading Appleton woman refused to allow her Persian cat to be used, deeming the method inhumane.
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Appleton
Wis
Lawrence University
Ballous
Lawrence Universty
Lawrence
Famous Jewels to Be Publicly Sold
New York reports that a set of jewels once owned by Queen Isabella of Spain, valued at about 1 million dollars, will be sold soon. The proceeds support a California university library project, with Leland Stanford connected through the university. The jewels, divided into five sets, are among the world’s most famed diamonds, once acquired by Mrs. Stanford in a private sale.
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New York
Isabella of Spain
Ted
Jeann
Lalani
Honolulu
Arsenie Poleoning
Leland Stanford
Tee University of California
Stanford
George Perkins Lawton
San Rafael
Forty-Fith
Isabella
Fire Damages Montreal Y M C A Building
A fire swept the Montreal YMCA at Dominion Square near the Wind Sor hotel before 6 am Thursday. Many roomers escaped, some in night clothes, as smoke filled the building. A dumb waiter fire caused about 18 000 dollars in damage before firefighters contained it.
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Montreal
Dominion Square
Windsor Hotel
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