Senate Expected to Approve Extension of Treaties
Washington reports the Senate is expected to approve protocols extending treaties with foreign nations. Debates focus on arbitration obligations and whether renewal affects U S duties under the Portugal treaty expiring next September. Secretary Bryan said the extension would be signed soon, while talks with Great Britain over canal tolls may be postponed until Fall with the absence of Sir Cecil Spring Rice.
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Senate
Panama
Washington, DC
Department
Reed
Edward Greyigh
United States
Portugal
Dette
Ant
Bryan
Liew
Great Britain
Bryce Pebreary
Grint
State Department
Washington
Cael Spring Rice
New Mountains
Freight rate inquiry into Atlantic steamship charges proposed
Ottawa considers a federal commission to probe rising freight rates by Atlantic steamship companies. Dr Arthur Meighen cites sharp cost increases over recent years, urging controls similar to railway price regulation. Canada and Britain show interest as the issue gains momentum. Minneapolis confirms Dr Mayo to be named FRCS and to visit London for the Royal College honor.
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Ottawa
Atlantic Steanship
Arthur Meigen
Meighen
Wight
Aly
Railway Commission
Raiway
Issn
Briain
United
Canada
Atlante
Minneapolis
Minn
Wo J Mayo
Rochester
Royal College of Surgeons of England
Mayo
American Medical Association
Germany
London
International Congress of Physician and Surgeons
Royal College of Surgeons
Edinburgh
Emmeline Pankhurst Released From Holloway
Militant suffrage leader Emmeline Pankhurst was released on license from Holloway prison after a brief hunger strike. An ambulance carried her to a nearby home as medical attendants described her weakened condition and exhaustion.
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Frem Pankhurst
London
Emeline Pankhurst
Holloway
Honoring Emperor William as Berlin crowds greet Kaiser’s jubilee
Berlin streets overflowed with revelers celebrating Emperor William II while Empress Augusta Victoria attended events. Torchlight parade and gala dinners marked the 25th year of his reign as allied sovereigns and city mayors offered congratulations at the castle.
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Berlin
Kaiser
Willams
Sipital
Mindens
Viewria
Saxony
Brovber
Sieir Corpe
William
Hamburg
Bremen
Libreck
Queen Mary Campaigns Against Gambling Among Society Women
The Queen denounces gambling among society women as she tightens control over royal staff. Miss Adelaide Chandler, the second dresser, lost 125 pounds deturning Derby bets and sold royal photo collections to cover the loss. Chandler must retire to York Cottage for a year and a half on standard pay unless she resigns, while maids are warned they will be dismissed for gambling.
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Derby
Royal Photographe
London
Queen Mary
Adelaide
Handler
Royal Famly
Honev Tf
Alexandra
Norway
Miss Selby
Treaser
Miss Chandler
York Cottage
Royal Establishment
Britain to Seek Oil in Empire Reported Talks
In the House of Commons Earl Winterton questions Churchill on steps to prospect for oil in the British Empire. Churchill replies that inquiries and colonial efforts are under way to secure and develop oil supplies, with the Admiralty tasked to outline definite quantities and rates in coming years as the navy estimate is prepared.
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Britain
Empire
London
Colonial Office
British Empire
Government Ships Tender and Icebreaker for Canada
Ottawa announces government ships for domestic manufacture to strengthen naval capacity. A 155 foot vessel intended for lighthouse service between Montreal and the Welland Canal, with tenders open. The policy aims to boost Canadian shipbuilding with military vessels built locally.
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Athouse
Ottawa
Department of Marine and Factories
Montreal
Welland Canal
Canada
Wetting
Prince of Wales Captured in Training Camp Encounter
The Prince of Wales reportedly went missing and was captured during a training exercise near Aldershot. Wearing a khaki uniform, he took a position in the Oxford University officers training corps line. Bradford College cadets opposed the advance at Bucklebury common, and the Prince was among the first captured by their detachment.
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London
Wales
Aldershot
Oxford University Officers Training Corps
Roups
Bucklebury Common
Bradfie College Officer Training Corps
Prince
Bradield Collese Corre
Welsh Disestablishment Bill Passes Commons Second Reading
London reports the Welsh Disestablishment Bill clearing its second reading in the House of Commons by 7 to 278 but then being rejected by the Lords. Its fate mirrors that of the Home Rule Bill, with the same political trajectory noted.
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London
House of Commons
House of
Montreal Grain Inspection Proposal at Port Sparks Debate
A Montreal grain inspection plan proposed by a delegation from grain shippers would inspect all grain passing through the port starting September. Proponents say it would improve Montreal’s trade, while western producers oppose shipping port inspections and fear adulteration. Carruthers argues misgrading at western lake terminals has occurred and reinspection in Montreal would have caught it before export to British ports.
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Montreal
Grain Commission
Board of Trade
Delees
Fort Wiliam
Lake Cer Tinals
Carruth
Ste
Heath
Western Lake
Manitoba
United States
Fort Willan
Carruthers
Tunnel contract awarded for Selkirk Mountains rail tunnel
Foley Bros Welch and Stewart of Vancouver secured the five mile double track tunnel project through the Selkirk mountains. The line will shorten by about four and a half miles and reduce required elevation and curvature for west bound traffic. Electrification of the Castlegar to Dismantling Rainbow Victoria line also decided. The Rainbow warship awaits scrapping. crew plans to return to Egypt. guns and armament reduced as part of refit. Autograph letter recognizing the Mexican adan delivered to President Hust by the German Chargé dAffaires Kardoroff.
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Foley Bros. Welch & Stewart
Selkirk
Montreal
J. D. Sullivan
Winnipeg
Western Lnes
Selkirk Mountains
Foley Bros, Welch & Stewart
Vancouver
Taffic
Bear Creek
Sullivan
Castlegards
B.C
Rainbow
Emalt
Egypt
City of
Mexico
Hust
Joby Herr von Kardoroff
Charze D'Affaires
Expedition off to North Victoria voyage departs
Stefansson’s government party sails from Victoria aboard the Karluk with the Janason expedition. The governor and Sir Richard McBride bid farewell as crates, supplies, coal, and fuel are loaded. Captain Bartlett notes a likely return route via Melville Sound and Lancaster Sound.
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Caplan Old Nex Foundalder
Mary
Victoria
Karlak
Cancain
Stefansoon
Richard McBride
McBride
Bartlett
Alogether
Melville Sound
Lancaster Sound
Hatin Bay
Market Report on Wheat Prices Shaped by Weather
Thomason, Sons & Chante report weekly grain trends in Winnipeg noting weather driven chatter in wheat pits. Amid volatility, downward moves lack solid footing and advances follow favorable conditions, with Winnipeg prices near week high but overall world outlook tempered by Western drought and shifting US weather.
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Thomason, Sons & Chante
Winnipeg
Winnipeg Baye
Kansas
Oklahoma
Grain market report indicates mixed crop damage and rising prices
The piece describes crop damage from dry winds and rains, with May expectations revised as harvests begin in the U.S. and Europe. It notes larger U.S. primary receipts, rising world visible supplies, and price movements for wheat futures and cash markets, including Kansas City and St Louis. It mentions Winnipeg markets and export dynamics, with prices for Western Canadian classes and flax showing firm trends amid continued trade activity.
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Minnesota
Dakotas
North Dakota
United States
Ivy Iss
Sdune
Ram Aste
Tie Tet Ounts
Europe
America
Texas
Oklahoma
Kaseas
Missouri
Vols
Indiana
Kansas City
St. Lois
Terops
Russia
Expo Niue
Seaboard
Port Arthur
Straigh
Alberta
Jacob and Joseph in Bible Lesson Summary
A dated 1913 Sunday school lesson outlines Jacob and Joseph stories Gen 28–41 with golden texts from Eph 4 and Rom, linking themes of faith, forgiveness, providence, and divine guidance. It references visions to Jacob, Joseph’s rise in Egypt, and lessons on love, unity, and God’s plan amid trials.
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DM Sicarus
Jacob
Basu
Revehan
Bethel
Goa
Jaccob Indom
Christ
Esa
Jacob Leeson
Joseph
Kgypt
Jose
God
Tron
Egypt
Son
Benjamin
Sis
John
Judah
Streon
Pharaoh
Rom
Amos
Golpe
Apples Widely Planted in Grand Forks Orchards
In Grand Forks British Columbia Aguree researchers note apple trees dominate at least 200 000 trees with 99 percent being apples. Valley capacity allows about 1 800 000 trees and experienced growers report apple orchard profits up to 200 dollars per acre after expenses. A tighter grower organization and improved marketing coalitions are a focus.
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Grand Forks
B.C
Aguree
Beck
Catching Spring Salmon in Vancouver Markets
Northern Ime and crews are harvesting spring salmon in Vancouver B C with troll and spoons, though Indians fishing inland yield ten to fifteen tons daily. Curing salmon fetch four cents a pound in Herman market as a large trade continues. One Indian earned about fifty seven dollars daily for several days, though that was exceptional.
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Vancouver
B.C
Herman Market
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Persthutes
Waterton Lakes
Dopina
Cardston
Lethridge
Prince OF Wales
Aldersnot
Board OF Grain
the Market Report
E. Bose
Barney— Darley
Port Artaur
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