British Press On New Treaty and Russian Policy
The article surveys British reaction to a new Anglo-Russian entente, arguing Russia seeks expansion in three directions while Britain must guard the Bosporus and India. It notes opposition in the Daily News to the timing of the convention and cites Liberal concerns in Parliament about foreign relations.
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London
Central Asia
Pacific
Hissin
Bosphorus
Acre
India
China
Russia
House of Commons
New York Woman Testifies in Runyan Robbery Case
A New York woman charged with receiving thousands from the Wind sor Trust Company theft testified in her own defense. She denied Runyan’s account, said she learned of the robbery from newspapers, and described a sequence in which Runyan gave her 5 000 dollars as a present and refused to take back the money after she accused him. She then returned 5 000 and went to police, leading to Runyan’s arrest.
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New York
Windsor Trust Company
Chester B Runyan
Runyan
Trust Company
Carter
Saint Wants B C Timber Pact In Fraser River Deal
A Vancouver group seeking control of the Fraser River Lumber Company’s mills at Westminster is tied to Swift of Chicago, which supplied funds for the plan. The company is capitalized at 2,800,000, the largest in British Columbia’s lumber trade, while timber baselines remain undeveloped.
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Vancouver
Fraser River
Westminster
Swift, Minster
Swift
Chicago
British, Columbia
Visits and Talks Between King and Foreign Ministers
The minister of foreign affairs met the king and attended a luncheon discussing recent Anglo Russian relations and Asian interests. London observers note the Atlantic security debate and questions over a steamship line subsidy of about 500000 dollars annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ienbad
Baron Iswolisky
Railway route plan through Edmonton approved for double tracking
The Dominion lands office filed plans prepared by Chief Engineer Kelliher and approved by the railway company. The Edmonton line will be double tracked with a specified right of way, intersecting with a branch at the city line.
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Pacific
Edmonton
Dominion, Lands Office
Kelliherth
City
Downfall Seen in Gambling Sends Man to Canada
Frank Coleby, once well connected, admitted that gambling and dissipation led to his fall. He and his employers agreed to send him to Canada for a fresh start after a six month sentence.
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London
Frank Coleby
Canada
New Zealand Tariff Policy Hits Canadian Goods Hard
Ottawa reports that New Zealand keeps preferences for all Canadian goods except paper hangings while imposing a new tariff on cheap boots and shoes. The tariff is described as almost prohibitive, estimated at about 60 percent.
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Ottawa
New Zealand
London ET forwards to the Society for the Propagation of the Bible
A London entity forwards 1000 pounds to the Society for the Propagation of the Bible for western Canada missions, with the society seeking a total of 10000 pounds to fund the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London- ET
Society For the Popagation of the Bible
Canada
Trial in New York Parke case postponed to September
The trial in the Parke case in New York is delayed and now scheduled for September. Details remain sparse as officials confirm the postponement.
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New York
Tragic plunge at Niagara Falls and army march gossip
A man leaped from a railing above Niagara Falls and disappeared into the chasm as crowds watched. The article notes dramatic flood lighting while recounting Army personnel marching from Fort Leavenworth to Fort Sheridan amid reports of excessive public attention on Captain Kermit Sherman and a motherly incident with an elder woman at Joslyn.
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Niagara Falls
Forge
Cliff
Horseshoe
Chicago
Nevert
Fort Leavenworth
Kaw
Fort Sheridan
Ill
Jomyu
Philip Sheridan
Kermit
Jodyn
Joslyn
Saskatchewan Plans State Telephone Service Follow Manitoba
Premier Scott indicated Saskatchewan would follow Manitoba and Alberta in creating a state telephone service. Mr Dagger, involved in Manitoba’s effort, conducts a study in Saskatchewan and will report with possible recommendations. Scott did not commit to immediate government action but suggested the idea has momentum.
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Saskatchewan
Toronto
Scott
Man‘toba
Alberta
Dagger
Matoba
General Booth Plans Canada Visit by Sea From Liverpool
General Booth sails for Canada from Liverpool aboard the Virginian on September 12 and aims to land at Rimouski or Quebec. He will travel to the Maritime provinces and visit St John, NBL, on the 21st and 22nd, with further stops expected as the voyage unfolds.
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General Booth
Cena
Montreal
Canada
Liverpool
Virginian
Rimouski
Quebec
Maritime Provinces
St. John
Nbl
Mar Fend
Agreement Reached on Newfoundland Fisheries Protocol
Britain and the United States have approved a raft of protocol steps to be signed early next week. Pending the modus vivendi, all points in the Newfoundland fisheries controversy will be submitted to The Hague Tribunal for final adjudication and settlement.
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London
Ancient carvings found near Sproat Lake shock researchers
A rugged survey near Sproat Lake uncovers unusual carvings believed to date from an early era. Engineers Frank Shepherd and Soares lead the examination with illustrations suggesting an impressive, possibly ceremonial, origin.
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Frank Shepherd
Se Soares el the
BeEtechn
Minaitno
Albers
Sproat Lake
Mc Guire Charged Under Disputes Act for Mining Sitdown
The case of James G. Mc Guire, president of the Cobalt miners, charged with breach of the Disputes Act by inducing workers to leave their jobs, comes to court as Magister Brown delays judgment awaiting jurisdiction ruling.
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James G. McGuire
Cobalt
Brown
Government engineers confirm fault lies in Canadian end of project
The government engineers returned from Quebec and state the examining report is correct. They say the steel construct pile and abutments on the Canadian end were faultless and did not move the slightest fraction.
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Quebec
Expedition Safety Rumors Quietly Dismissed
Telegrams from Copenhagen relatives indicate no anxiety over Mikkelsen's expedition as London reporting notes a calm reassures readers about potential dangers.
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Kkelsen
London
Mikkelsen
Copenhagen
Report on Canadian German commercial stance unclear abroad
London dispatch from Berlin notes no reliable information exists about the claimed Canadian German commercial ego nations and suggests speculation remains unsettled in foreign sources.
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London
The
Morning Standard
Berlin
Moses Rehearses God’s Demands and Israel’s Covenant
The piece reflects Moses recounting God’s dealings with Israel in the wilderness, urging wholehearted obedience and the purpose of blessing all nations through Israel. It contrasts covenants with Abraham and Horeb, notes redemption precedes obedience, and emphasizes love, faithfulness, and living by the Spirit to fulfill righteousness.
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Americas
Egypt
Moses
Abram
Joday
Abraham
Isa
Jacob
Horeb
Jesus
Israel
Promised Land
Paul
Txsvill
Lea
Tere
Strathcona Confident On Atlantic Fast Service Plan
Strathcona expressed full confidence in a proposed fast Atlantic service costing around £802,000. He said Canada and Britain would benefit from a route linking Europe to North America, with Halifax as a primary entry point for express mail and passenger traffic. He noted the need for something faster than current liners and anticipated allied support despite concerns Canada must contribute a substantial £250,000 near term.
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Strathcona
London
Allind
Tor
Atlantic
Shereut
Halifax
Europe
Canada
Britain
Tord Strathcona
The
Daily Chronicle
Roosevelt and Kaiser Clash Over Independence in Naval Pact
President Roosevelt and Kaiser are criticized for considering a pact that would place the United States under foreign naval oversight. The New York Sun editorial references fears of unilateral dictatorship and argues such a move would undermine constitutional authority. The piece notes strain between Roosevelt and Wilhelm II as they navigate limited monarchy tensions.
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New York Sun
Romevelt
Kaier
United States
Pacific Ocean
Roosevelt
Wilhelm
Papal Secretary Attacked Amid Rome Demonstrations
In Gandolfo Carol Merry del Val drove from Rome when a tramcar hooted at him with threats against the pope. Police halted the assailants and arrested several protesters as supporters attempted to free them amid ongoing anti clerical protests.
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Castell Gandolfo
Carol Merry del Val
Rome
H-Gandolf
Organiz
Yukon Mines Output Forecast From Dawson Visit
Former Yukon commissioner Melines now North representative for Gageenheim interests reports from Dawson that Klondike production this year will not exceed 3 million dollars. Water supply projects and ditches lengthen toward July, but low Yukon water could trigger famine in Dawson this winter.
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Sancouver
Yukon
Melines
Gageenheim
Dawson
Klontike
Abnor
Hedrantis
Acean
Daveson
Rearing Poor Children in London Under Poor Law
The Mirror laments the sting of London’s child poverty under Poor Law as children endure misery and society bears the burden. The piece argues reform is needed to ease both the afflicted children and the wider community.
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London
Torchi
Prisoners Manges and Parkin Executed After Conviction
The article reports that Manges ilitinko and Parkin were hanged last May for a fatal attack. Nikitieko, a naval lieutenant, died in the same incident. Parkin, viewed as mentally weak, refused to accept the last sacrament.
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Rators Mangesilitinko
Parkin
Nikitieko
Park
Rates Lemions Reducing P tawa Hon Rod States
The text notes the department plans a rate reduction to one cent in cities. It says a definite decision has been made and any final question would go before the governor general in council. The wording is fragmentary and uncertain.
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P. Tawa
Rod
Gov
Germany and Canada treaty to expand trade anticipated
It is understood in Berlin that a treaty between Germany and Canada will be signed before year’s end. Germany will grant Canada most favored nation status, permitting broader commercial benefits and a likely substantial rise in trade between the two nations.
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Germany
Canada
London
Berlin
Geri
Prince May Lome London There to cn aim regarding dispatch
Rumors say the battleship Renown retains yacht like condition as it carried the Prince and Princess of Wales to India. Some sources claim she may be militarized to take the royals to Canada soon.
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London
Prince
Princess of Wales
India
Canada
Coast Vancouver Coastfall Report Mentions Mainland Proximity
A fragment notes a fall near the coast with a reference to a mainland ten miles away and a mention of the Cansdi vec. Details are sparse and names or dates are unclear.
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Vancouver
Mhainland
Chinese detainees face deportation over Ottawa case
Eighteen Chinese nationals are held in Sydney after boarding from the schooner Calorus as they sought passage to Ottawa. Officials treat them as smuggled goods with potential deportation under pending law, arguing a year in jail is not appropriate before release and noting fines against the captain.
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Ottawa
Sydney
Newfoundland
cus #ions
Jad
Tts
God Fulicy
Hill’s Latest Scheme for Great Northern Merger
Great Northern will ask shareholders at the October 1 meeting in New York to approve absorbing all small feeder lines into the operating system, wiping out their corporate existence. Chairman James J Hill says consolidation would simplify management and unify property ownership across the network. The aim covers lines such as the St Paul Minneapolis and Manitoba, Minnesota and Great Northern, Wisconsin divisions, and others listed in the proposal.
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New York
Great Northern Railway
Great Northern Hall
James J Hill
Board of
Bt. Paul, Minneapolis & Mantoby Astern
Railway of Minnesota
Willmer
Sioux Falls
Park
Berlin airship completes another successful flight
The Parseval airship made a new successful flight over Berlin. Secretary Von Hollmann of Mate was aboard as a passenger. The craft sailed for about an hour and reached considerable speed, leaving Von Hollmann delighted with the trip and the craft’s responsiveness.
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Berlin
von Hollmann
Mate
Herr von Hollmann
Hinelf
Radio Telegraphic London Commission to inquire into convention
The Commission appointed to inquire into the radio telegraphic convention recommends Britain consider its self governing colonies. They can adhere or withdraw with provisions for adequate representation under careful terms.
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Radio Telegraphic London
Radio Telegraphic Convention
Britain
Tangier Sultan Mullai Hafid Calls Expulsion of Foreigners
In letters to authorities at Mazaean Safi and Casablanca Mulai Hafid proclaims an anti European policy. He states he has been elected sultan by God's will to expel foreigners and recover Ujda and Casablanca.
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Ashere
Tangier
Mulai- Hafid
Mazaean
Safi
Casablanca
Ujda
Asablanca
Tariff Reductions Linked to Franco Canadian Treaty
London reports that the Franco-Canadian treaty will lower tariffs on several French goods, benefiting mutual trade. The reductions cover various articles including wine and other French arts and fan products, aligning with shared economic interests between France and Canada.
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London
France
American Masons Strike Halts Work Over Wages
A standstill grips Havana Bunaing as masons strike for back wages in American money. The action signals potential broad labor action linked to the cigarmakers strike and rising wage demand in American funds.
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Havana
Bunaing
Mikado Seizes Island Sarican Residents
Report suggests Mikado seized Petud of Portus from Sarican residents in a discreet action. An explorer from Formosa Island is said to be involved and the Mikado may repudiate the seizure.
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Mikado
Portus
Aidom
Formosa Island
Greek Admiral Offered Command by Greek Fast
The Echo de Paris reports the King of Greece has offered Aimial Fournier commander of the Peach Mediterranean squadron a reorganization mission. It is understood the admiral will accept the assignment and lead the effort.
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Echo de Paris
Greece
Aimial Fournier
Peach Mediterranean
British Lord Chancellor Sets Sail for Canada
The Lord Chancellor, accompanied by MP John Seer, has departed from London for Canada amid diplomatic and official duties.
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London
Umeburn
John Seer
Can- Aa Aa
France fears war spread as calls to convene legislature rise
Paris reports The Figaro urges immediate summoning of parliament to avoid dictatorial rule amid crisis. Note that Moroccan events and casualties figure into tensions with Spain, and authorities consider police and possible troop landings at Moroccan forts to protect nationals and interests.
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Preas
Paris
the Figaro
Hue
Casablanca
Figaro
Ballion
Foreign Legion
Drude
Piehon
Mobas
France
Spain
Attempt on Count Ramorowski in Venice Frays City
A would be assassin attacked Count Ramorowski in his Venice room after a visitor left. The count, bleeding from multiple wounds, managed to name the suspect Nicholas Naumos before being rushed to hospital. Naumos was arrested at Verona on the Milan express while the motive cited involved a delicate dispute.
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Rome
Venice
Ramorowski
Nicholas Naumos
Nanmos
Verona
Milan
Kamorowski
Railway Builders Tour Ottawa to Assess Canadian Labor Needs
Railway builders Mr Robertson tours Ottawa to study how many workers are required in Canada next year for railway projects and other purposes. Last year about 10 000 men were recruited from the British Isles and Europe. he aims to learn how they were treated and how conditions were met. He then travels to Clover Bar to liaise with GTP contractors on planned manpower.
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Bamonton
Lake —Robertson
Ottawa
Canada
British Isles
Robertson
Clover Bar
GTP
Tosalt
Investigation opens into Great Northern rail tension
Minneapolis Franklin K Lane began a broad inquiry into the Great Northern rail and its leaders Louis W Hill and others. A hearing in St Paul marks the start of a general probe into a car shortage and service reliability with Northern Pacific officials expected to present views to the commission.
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Minneapolis
Franklin K. Lane
Louis W. Hill
Great Northern Rail
St Paul
Lane
Commission
Railroadal
Northern Pacific
Oon
Mr. Lane
Test Weights Placed on Durum Wheat and Other Grains
A Minneapolis joint meeting of Grain Inspection boards set test weights for Durum Wheat No. 1 at not less than 60 pounds per bushel and No. 25 at not less than 85 pounds per bushel. A lower weight was aligned with national standards for Durum and other grains, reducing from 33 to 26 pounds and freight adjustments for Darley from 6 to 4 pounds per bushel.
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Minneapolis
Juluth Grain Inspection Boards
Onta
Darley
Farmers Elevators Hold Napolis Meeting for Merger
A gathering of press and managers from several Minnesota elevator firms met here to discuss a major merger of farmers elevators. About two hundred companies took part in the organization discussions.
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Napolis
Minnesota
Sealer Deportation Plan Ends in Alaska Freeing Immigrants
The steamer Yucatan, meant to haul thirty Japanese sealers from Kaiwo and Nitto Maru to Seattle, instead carried them to Unalaska where they were released under orders from Attorney General Bonaparte.
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Seattle
Yucatan
Unalaska
Bonaparte
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