Tariff reforms debated as Liberals push for reductions
In Parliament the tariff issue dominates the session with Liberal MPs pressing for broad duty cuts. A 30-member Liberal deputation led by Dr. Rutherford urged maintaining policy of reducing duties, arguing many western protectors back reform. Critics cite oil interests resisting high coal oil duties, highlighting Pembina and Emerson disparities as evidence for deeper reductions.
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Parliame
North West
Rutherford
Fraser
Lambton
Libera Party
Pembina
Emerson
Good Bargain on Dauphin and Manitoba South Lantern Railways
The government secured a first mortgage on road-bed rolling stock stations buildings and grounds as security for the Dauphin line and the Manitoba South Lantern. There is no cash bonus only guaranteed interest and foreclosure on government failure to pay. If government owns both lines it could relieve high railway rates and gain alternatively two railways paid by interest on eight thousand dollars per mile.
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Dauphin Line
Manitoba South Lantern
Canada
Hudson's Bay Road
Winnipeg Lake Superior
Toth
House of Commons
Richardson
Richardon
Montreal
Editorial Notes on CPR Warvey Chief Lumsden Visit
Editorial notes report Mr. Lumsden, head of the CPR work party, is out surveying the area. The piece hints at ongoing wartime mobilization measures and leadership oversight in railway operations.
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Mr. Lumsden
C. P. R Warvey Sta
MacGregor and Rapid City Ranch Note and Stock Fluctuations
Survey of the MacGregor Rapid City ranch of the GNWC reports a stock boom in CLPRB with values rising toward 96 and 97 cents on the dollar, a near 10 percent premium. Railway charges show disparity for Canadian lumber shipments, while a Commons resolution proposes a commission to audit CPR lands and adjust rates to protect investor capital. Local school notes mention crowded junior and senior rooms, a third teacher added, and a potential county teachers association meeting in MacGregor.
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Maguire
MacGregor School
Butter price dispute at Standon creamery confessed
A letter from J Bousheny & Co dated April 25 1899 discusses disagreements over butter prices paid to patrons during 1898. It explains July to December price changes, planned fall adjustments, and that the manufacturer received two cents while patrons were owed, with the manager asserting sole control and no director involvement.
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Herau
Stz
J. Bousheny & Co Standon
Ethan
Association
Tam
Mr. Clifford
School Notes Mark May 1 Start for Miss York
Miss York began duties as primary teacher on Monday May 1. The intermediate department under Miss Sterritt occupied the hall over the Methodist church for two or three days until a partition was installed in the junior area.
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York
Sterritt
Victoria Bicycle Club Forms in MacGregor Meeting
The Waverley house hosted a Monday gathering to organize a Victor Bicycle Club in MacGregor. James Hay chaired. officers include Frank J Phowipson honorary president and A J Deacon president with Bert Hoeman vice president, Arthur Young lieutenant, and a seven and a half shillings monthly dues. The club meets Fridays at 7:30 p m at the Waverley house with routes chosen by the captain. A bicycle track plan will be discussed at a future meeting.
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Air
James Hay
Elbert Beretary
Frank J. Phowipson
A. J. Deacon
Bert Hoemaneutenant
Frank J
Arthur Young
Waverley House
Loveville News Roundup and Local Anecdotes
Seeding described as general while rain falls. Judge Ryan and Mr. Blake inspect land in the settlement, praising its prospects. Miss Eigan earns strong school praise though there’s fear she may miss twenty dollars of pay at term end. Galicians leave the valley. band absent. A lady crosses a slough worsening a bathless ride. John Ferris of MacDonald area is thrown from a carriage near Bagot Road. Calls grow for road maintenance after government build.
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John Ferris
North of MacDonald
Bagotad
Image Hill Wheat Seeding Advancing in Local Fields
Wheat seeding is well advanced in these parts and, if the weather stays fine, most of the wheat will be in within a week. Rev. Mr Vernon delivers farewell sermon last Sunday in the schoolhouse to a large audience. His friends regret his departure. Mr W Blair of Dauphin returns to the area and is welcomed by many. Mr Bish will handle Mr R Hunt s horse Duke of Brandon for the season.
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Mr. Vernon
Mr. W. Blair
Dauphin
Mr. Bish
Mr. R. Hunt
Duke of Brandon
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