Western homesteads in demand across western regions
Ottawa reports from the Anterior department show rising demand for homesteads in western Canada and United States settlements. Since 1908, 40,844 pre emptions and 3,995 purchased homesteads were recorded, yielding revenue and reflecting rapid land-value growth with diverse settler origins including Americans and Europeans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Up Free Howestats
Prairie Princes
Soul
New Brrkoswick
Prince Paward Tiliend
British Columbia
United States
America
Union
Prow T Vision
Western
Can
Weekly Market Review of Grain Livestock and Dairy Prices
Prices for grain live stock poultry dairy and produce both domestic and overseas are listed with Manitoba Winnipeg quotations for cash wheat oats and feeds. Cattle hogs calves and sheep prices are shown by grade with delivered Winnipeg terms and weights off cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Gordon
Ironst Lad
Winnipeg
Lord-Tierces Report From Fragments
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a list of weights and items including 340 pounds references, 16 percent mentions, and various garbled terms. No clear event, date, or identifiable entities emerge beyond scattered numbers and names.
Failed Ocean Crossing by Walter Wellman Airship
Walter Wellman and crew failed to reach across the ocean in their dirigible. The airship drifted about seventy two hours at sea and is now wreckage abandoned near the Corsican coast after being towed by the steamship Trent. Wellman and companions were rescued and plan another attempt next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Walter Wellman
Wellman
Hig
Trent
Corfing
Amerien
Boy Waves Revolver Halts School Rampage in New York
A 13 year old boy in a New York school brandished a revolver during a ten minute siege. He forced students and a teacher to cower as Father James Merrigi entered. Policeman O'Brien restrained him, finding the gun unloaded with a stiff trigger. The youth faced the children's court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Geo. Ano
James Merrigi
O'Brien
George
Tad
Jis
Children’s Court
Waryed Man Becomes Insane After Wedding in Prince Albert
Roger Hart, a plasterer from the old country, appeared before Police Magistrate Lindsay on a charge related to insanity. He married a bride from the old country last Saturday. three days later he exhibited violent delusions, claiming he is dead and in hell. Hart was remanded to jail and likely to Brandon.
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Kew
Prince Albert
Roger Hart
Lindsay
Old Country
Hart
Brandon
Portuguese King Reaches England
The royal yacht Victoria and Albert has arrived Plymouth bringing King Manuel and Queen Mother Amelie from Gibraltar. The Duke of Orleans and Marquis de Severai are noted in transit, with other names appearing in the garbled text.
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England
Plymouth
Victoria and Albert
Manuel
Amelie
Gibraltar
Duke of Orleans
Marquis de Severai
Urratia
Shembases
Norton
Eversham
Escentershive
Last Buffalo Hunt Aims for Montana Outlaw Bulls
Edmonton sportsmen depart November 3 led by Howard Douglas for the Flathead hills of Montana to hunt down 31 outlaw buffalo bulls. Michael Pablo provides equipment and charges 250 dollars per buffalo. applicants include W. S. Robertson, James Rose, and others from Alberta towns. All buffalo except protected wood bison may be hunted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Canada
Michael Pairie
Edmonton
Alta
Dufalo
Ty Howard
Douglas
Donainion
Missioner of
Parks
Flathead Hills
Montana
Michael Pablo
Dominion
Sportamen
Howard ‘Douglas
Buffalo Hunt
America
North
Nurses Heroically Escape Scarlet Fever Hospital Fire
Emergency hospital at Exhibition grounds in Winniper faced blaze that razed the building keeping 44 patients including many children safe. Nurses and staff acted with coolness and prompt action, saving all inmates as dawn approached. Messages of praise arrived from Ottawa, noting their heroism.
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Earl Grey
Hosital
Ottawa
Big seal catch boosts Victoria fishery revival
In Victoria British Columbia a large seal harvest appears merited by unexpected success this season. The fleet from Victoria now nears treble last year’s catch and a major fleet expansion is anticipated next year. Seals may have shifted breeding grounds, while London skin prices reach record highs.
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Victoria
B. C
London
New Hudson Bay Trade Route Promised by British Expert
Del Featherston, a British explorer returning from Hudson Bay, says steamers will ready a northern Atlantic trade line once the prairie coast line to Fort Churchill or Fort Car Michael is completed. He aims to report to a syndicate of British capitalists leading an exploration expedition.
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Hudson Bay
Montreal
Prairiies
Fort Carmichael
Churchill
del Featherston
England
Eagle Alights on Boat on Lake Superior
Port Arthur Ontario crew of the steamer Bickertike report an exhausted eagle boarding the vessel during a Lake Superior voyage. The bird alighted on the steamer, officers tried to capture it but it fled after attacking several crew members.
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Port Arthur
Political Succession Named for Nova Scotia Lieut Governor
A line in the Ottawa Gazette notes Hon James Srummont McGregor of New Glasgow being pointed to succeed the late Lieut Governor of Nova Scotia. The report indicates the appointment follows the previous office holder’s passing and confirms the succession details.
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Een
James Srummont McGregor
New Glasgow
Nova Scotia
Letter questions Salvation Army immigration methods
Albert Chamberlain president of the British Welcome League writes to Col Omb the England representative of Canadian Salvation Army immigration work. He questions whether most immigrants were farmers and asks what percentage had farm experience. He alleges many arrive and must care for themselves after paying fees and suggests homes in major centers. He invites Col Lamb and Commissioner Coombe to a meeting to discuss improving the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Welcome League
Assaile
Salvation Army
Toronto
Albert Chamberlain
Howell
South
Chamberlain
Col. Lamb
Commissioner Coombe
Teague
Crop Bulletin Reports Lower Dominion Crop Condition
The Census Office bulletin on Canada's end of September crop condition shows declines in the western provinces with grain quality down about twenty percent in Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta. Eastern provinces hold high percentages for most crops though yields and quality are near last year. Potatoes beets and other staples show varied results across Ontario and the Maritimes with wheat oats and barley expected to improve by year’s end.
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Dominion
Ottawa
Northwest
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Canada
Taraipe
Martine Proveen
Ontario
Gurbec
Deitz in Vaudeville to Earn Needed Cash
Myra Deitz will appear on the vaudeville stage after offers from promoters. Attorney Rubin announced she aims to help her family despite distaste for publicity. No definite plans yet, but she will take the most advantageous offer to support loved ones.
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Haysard
Wis
Myra Deitz
Rubin
Salvation Army aims to send 15000 workers to Canada
Commissioner Coombs denies resignation rumors and defends emigration drive. He cites the Salvation Army plan to send 15000 farm hands and domestic servants to Canada over the year, noting 759 workers placed and about 300 found Toronto homes, with strong demand for labor and agricultural opportunities in Canada. General Routh supports continued emigration work.
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Toronto
Canada
Cole Camb
Salvation Army
Oureau
England
Many Bay
Fania
Great Amett
Army
Coombs
Associated Press
Tig
Routh
Conan
World Championship Success for Philadelphia Athletics
Philadelphia Athletics win the world baseball title over Chicago Cubs in a multi game series. The final tally, game results, and prize money distribution are noted with per-player shares and total attendance figures.
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Philadelphia Athletics
Chicago
Phil
Chi
Ees
Wine Nets
Nations
Peary Pole Claim Questioned By Prof Galle
Berlin October 21 Professor Andreas Galle declares Peary did not reach the pole his records lack scientific proof and he believes Peary passed beyond the Pole. He says Pearys figures are inadequate for determining the point and accuses Peary of lacking essential instruments and astronomical knowledge.
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A. Galle
Berlin
Peary
Andreas Galle
Proletic Institute
Con
Galle
Eary
Crippen Sentenced to Hang After Quick Conviction
In London on October 2, a jury swiftly convicted Dr. Crippen of murdering his wife after an impassioned Crown Prosecution by Muir and a partial charge from Lord Alverstone. The court immediately set Crippen’s death for November 14 or 15, shocking the courtroom audience.
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Ury
London
Eng
Crown
Muir
Lord Alverstone
Crippen
Crippetty
Aldr
Tragic Elephant Attack Sparks City Shock in Toronto Area
A capricious elephant turned violent killing a keeper after a failed restraint. The beast, once calm with its regular trainer, attacked and trampled him, leaving a unrecognizable scene before being shackled. In Ottawa news, Hearst interests back a ten million pulp venture linked to a Lake Superior syndicate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert
Toronto
Sault Ste Marie
Chicago
San Francisco
Hearst
Lake Superior Corporation
Japan plans navy budget amid Korea annexation note
At a dinner of the rated clearing houses Katsura outlined the next budget and said the government would faithfully adhere to current policies. The only new feature would be a $40,000,000 appropriation for the navy. He added Korea’s annexation would not affect the budget nor require a Hoan.
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Katsura
Iet
Evenig
Korea
Mill deal promised to aid Dryden Ontario firm
A telegram from T. A. Gorden of Torta reports the elect rat e satisfactory and that an agreement has been reached with Hon. F. Cochrane minister of forests and mines for completing Gordon Pulp and Paper company's mill in Dryden. The new deal is said to bring immense benefit to Dryden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ig Mill
Dryden
Enormous Increase in Half Year Trade for Canada
Canada’s trade for the first half of the current fiscal year rose sharply by about 60 million dollars from April to September compared with the same period last year. Imports reached 38.86 million, exports domestic 24.11 million, customs revenue 45.48 million, and coin bullion imports 4.41 million, signaling rapid commercial growth.
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Ttawa
Canada
Dominion
Department of Trade and Commerce
United States
Britain
States
Great Britain
Cities May Unite Twin Ports Inspire Unity Talk
Fort William Ontario and Port Arthur discuss uniting as a single city at the lakes head. A representative rally features speakers for and against the plan with CPR vice-president Wm Whyte sending regrets and favoring consolidation to curb competition and share administration. Belmont Park stunt noted with a cardenelty flight reaching 1100 feet and returning in seventeen minutes.
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Port Arthur
Fort William
Pei
Fort Willian
Wm. Whyte
CPR
Alan Sont Ree Erste
Port William
United
Rit
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Interior Department
Weekly Market Review
Timothy
Lord—Tierces
Perth
Winnie White
Boy
Warried
Crop Bulletin
Deitz
S. A
Colonization Bureau
Japan
NAVY
Ayter
Belmont
Moissant Reas
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