Chamberlain’s colonial policy frames imperial fate in free trade debate
Colonial Secretary Chamberlain urged immediate action on imperial unity and free trade versus protection during a general election. He warned that home rule could dissolve the empire, defended a flexible free trade doctrine, and argued for firm retaliation against threats to colonies while highlighting railway growth and freight earnings as proof of Canada’s expanding economy.
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Chamberlain
Unionist
Empire
Diesolse
Bettoma
Suse Dimitri Mthe
Canada
Great Britain
Si Chamberlain
Cobden
Brown
France
Wes
Maine
Growth of railway facilities by Sir Thomas Shaughnessy
Sir Thomas Shaughnessy of the Canadian Pacific Railway responds to claims of a freight blockade. He cites figures showing rising freight tonnage, car loadings, and grain shipments, arguing the company is improving service and capacity for Western Canada.
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Thomas Shaughnessy
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Western
Canada
Canadian Pacffc Railway Company
Sir Thomas
Missouri River
Atlantic Seaboard
Faers’ Elevator Company
Und Man
Farmers' Company
Hartney
Terror
Port Williams
Iushels
Airship by Stanley Eyes St Louis Exposition
A marvellous airship, invented by Stanley, is shaping to compete for the St Louis exposition. It is built of aluminum with new features to accommodate thirty passengers, baggage, mails, and freight. The ship weighs 3,000 pounds empty and has a capacity around 21,000 pounds.
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Stanley
Doomed Town Warned After Massive Wreck Report
Geologists warn Frank residents as a disaster feared in the wake of a monumental slide. Premier Haultain instructs Inspector Davidson to post warnings. Canadian American company resumes mine work, planning large-scale reopening and a coal shipment soon.
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Frank
Houitan
Northwest
Ro McConnell
R. W Brock
Atur Gical
Filage
Mesore
McConnell
Brock
Frank Wan
Pera
Davidson
Haultain
Jost
Huakinie
Danker
H. Frask
Teommany
Advice on land breaking and sowing for new settlers
The article discusses breaking prairie land, back-setting, and seed bed preparation for wheat in new farming areas. It covers methods for wet and dry seasons, soil rotting, disk harrows, rolling, and timing from June through spring sowing, plus regional soil variations and consequences of improper breaking.
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Manitoba
Uready
Severe storm devastates Crow's Nest Pass and Montana ranges
A Blairmore dispatch reports a rare May storm in the Crow's Nest Pass and eastern prairie. Snow for 72 hours then a fierce blizzard killed hundreds of young stock and caused massive losses across Montana, with up to 90 percent of sheep on some ranges perished and total cattle and sheep losses near 3 million dollars. Herders fled to ranches for safety as stock abandonment spread.
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Blairmore
Northwest
Crow's Nest
Great Falls
Mont
Montana
Teast
Uganda railroad praises American locomotives and bridges
Sir George Whitehouse, manager of the Uganda railroad, lauds 36 American and 34 British main line engines and a predominantly American steel viaduct system. He notes American finds are excellent though contractors lag, adding mountain railway suitability. He cites 27 workers killed by hazards along the route. Separate reports describe an Indianapolis doctor puzzled by a man who sheds his skin once yearly, replacing it with a new one after about three weeks with no pain.
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London
George Whitehouse
Uganda
Jim
Sear
Sir George
Hans
Indianapolis
Barr resigns as colony issues spark Battleford unrest
Rev Me Barr returns to Battleford from the colony confessing slow progress locating the colony and survey ruins. A Saturday meeting votes to remove him, Lloyd and a committee to assume leadership while the government may appoint a commissioner. Barr faces threats as returning colonists complain of high prices and scarce goods at Barr store.
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Battleford
Nwt
Me. Barr
Barris
Tarr
Lloyd
Barr
Roland
Harr
Battle River
Messrs Mackenzie and Mann
Disorder at Dublin Rotunda over King Edward visit
Crowds in the Rotunda erupt into fierce clashes as Gaelic League members confront Lord Mayor Harrington and John Redmond stalls the speech. Chairs fly, several injured, and Redmond departs amid chaos. Also notes on a sensational Andrew Carnegie interview and other varied, rough overseas items.
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Dublin
Trish Parlamentary Fund
Edward
Ireland
Timothy Har Fington
Nthedha
John Redmond
Mefiride
Maude Gonne
John O'Donnell
South Mayo
Wheat market steadiness amid weak speculative signals
Steadiness and slight gains mark the past week in wheat markets. Prices edge up with North American and Manitoba crops under variable weather. visible stocks shrink as consumption rises. Winnipeg quotes show No. 1 hard and other grades firm, while futures focus on weather in Manitoba and Northwest.
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North Mar
Canadian Northwest Territories
Spain
Russia
Manitoba
Lake Ports
Northwest
Fort William
Port Authur
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