Canal Trouble Will End at Our Expense Bourassa
Special to Montreal Henry Bourassa argues Taft Panama legislation harms Canadian sea trade and predicts conflicts end in Canada’s expense. He cites Anglo American disputes and Britain’s cautious stance, urging cohesion between provinces and minorities to maintain national honor and treaties.
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Bourassa
Montreal
le Devore
Henry Bourassa
Taft
Panama
Canada
Maine and
Ohio
London
United States
Great Britain
Washington
Ottawa
Toronto
Britain
Borden Receives Grand Welcome in England
On arrival of Royal Edward, Rt. Hon. R L Borden was hailed with the greatest reception ever accorded a public figure from overseas in England. Hon J L Hazen, minister marine and fisheries, praised his dignified conduct and the respect he earned from all he met.
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W. A. P. Dispatch
Quebec
Borden
England
J. L., Hazen
Marine and Fisheries
Royal Edward
Medicine Hat Fair Shows Strong Exhibits and Racing
Ideal weather brings large crowds to the Medicine Hat fair where exhibits and racing meet high expectations. Spectators praise the organizers as thousands enjoy racing events and strong showings from many exhibitors. The horse classes draw attention from far regions with top draft breeds, including Clydesdales and Percherons, plus Shires and other breeds making up a diverse field.
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Medicine Hat Fair
Ontario
July Trade and Labor Conditions Across Canada
Ottawa reports that July conditions were generally prosperous with few exceptions. Western grain crops face labor shortages as demand for workers exceeds supply, while Eastern provinces also fall short in staffing. The forecast of insufficient labor has proven accurate.
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W. A. P. Dispatch
Ottawa
Ont
Canada
Little Cutting Will Be Bone This Week
Winnipeg reports harvest progress stalled by heavy rains and showers. Cool showery conditions expected, delaying cutting this week. In central Saskatchewan reports say wheat has lodged from torrential rains while straw remains short and sturdy. Temperatures stay warm.
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Winnipeg
Saskatchewan
Toledo Gets Clover Leaf Offices
Toledo O Aug 29 Today saw the removal of the general offices of the Toledo St Louis and Western Railroad from Chicago to this city The change which is one of the results of the separation of the Clover Leaf system from the Chicago and Alton brings to Toledo about fifty of the road s principal executive officials and their subordinates It is reported in railroad circles that the change in headquarters and the general shake up among the high officials will be followed at once by the beginning of a vigorous campaign to increase the traffic of the road
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Toledo, O
Toledo, St. Louis and Western Railroad
Chicago
Chicago and Alton
Toledo
New Automatic Phone System Within a Year
Deputy Minister Harman and Hon. C. R. Mitchell surveyed Alberta’s telephone setup and announced a forthcoming Legislature appropriation for a new building. Ground breaking soon and a modern automatic system for Medicine Hat within about a year, upgrading from a system serving 800 subscribers with average calls of 2 to 3 seconds.
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Mr. Harman
Alberta
C. R. Mitchell
Medicine Hat
Toronto prepares for Anti-Saloon League conference
Toronto Ont August 29 The biennial conference of the Anti Saloon League of America will gather temperance leaders from nearly every US state and Canadian province. Sessions begin Tuesday at Victoria University and continue three days with clergy educators officials and labor leaders addressing the assembly.
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Toronto
Anti-Saloon League of America
Victoria Universalty
Organized
German Emperor Seen As Peace Prize Contender
Victoria August 28 Prof Benjamin Wheller of the University of California suggested at the Canadian Club that the next Nobel Peace Prize should go to the German Emperor He argued he has kept a mighty good war under his hand for forty eight years and never aged it He blamed strained German relations on a need to protect German development rather than acquire territory and cited the Kaiser s navy as evidence
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Victoria
Benjamin Wheller
University of California
Gompers Arrives to Testify in Hatters Suit
President Sam Gompers of the AFL arrived in Hartford to testify in the damages case brought by D. E. Lee and others against members of the United Hatters of North America. The suit seeks eighty thousand dollars over alleged union conspiracy to protect the plaintiffs' business.
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Hartford
Conn
Sam Gompers
American Federation of Labor
United Hatters of
North Amerea
D. EK. Lee
Prospector Harry Millions Ends Life in Bass Lake
In Cobalt Ontario on August 29, the well known Westbrooke Maine prospector Harry Millions reportedly killed himself after failing to locate a promising claim. His death occurred at Bass Lake about four miles below the town.
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Harry Millions
Westbrooke
Maine
Bass Lake
Premier Borden Guarded by Scotland Yard Detachment
London August 20 Scotland Yard detectives have been detailed to protect Premier Borden from suffragette molestation during the remainder of his stay.
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London
Scotland Yard
Premier Borden
Well Digger Killed At Bowesville Farm
Timothy Murphy aged 45 a well digger was instantly killed while working on Barrett brothers farm near Bowesville Ottawa. He was crushed under the revolving crank of the drill fracturing his skull in the accident this afternoon.
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Ottawa
Timothy Murphy
Barrett Brothers
Bowesville
Rate of Discount Raised by Bank of England
London August 29 The Bank of England increased its discount rate from 3 to 4 percent yesterday. The move acted as a safeguard against a rush of bills as American and other drafts entered the market. Although strong enough to meet Egypt gold exports, the rising bill volume forced earlier action than last year. The market’s recent heavy discounting is expected to support the higher rate.
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London
Bank of England
Egypt
Will money be dearer in Canada this autumn
The Mail and Empire previews that money may become dearer in the coming autumn while promising no stringency. The call rate remains 6 1/2 percent, banks are in strong condition to move crops, and note circulation could reach 112 million if trends continue. Wheat yields are not expected to rise much beyond 260 million bushels.
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W. A. P. Dispatch
Toronto
Ont
Mail and Empire Financial
Canada
Tate
Nova Scotia absorbs Winnipeg Fire Insurance
Nova Scotia Fire Insurance Co. completed a deal to absorb the Winnipeg Fire Insurance Co. The Winnipeg firm had capital over 100 000 dollars. A premium was paid for stock and outstanding contracts were guaranteed by the maritime company.
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Winnipeg
Winnipeg Fire Insurance Company
Nova Scotia Fire Insurance Co
Maritime
Fate cast fear as Paris frets over Moroccan hostages
Public anxiety rose in Paris as officers held by Moors at Marakesh faced an uncertain fate. Emissaries were sent by the French commander to Marakesh but returned with no information on their status or condition.
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Paris
Marakesha
Morocco
Marakesh
Montreal Carpenter Named Edmonton Chief of Police
Edmonton announces Saunders Carpenter of Montreal has been named Chief of Police, succeeding A. C. Lancey. Salary set at $4,000 annually.
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W. A. P. Dispatch
Edmonton
Saunders Carpenter
Montreal
A. C. Lancey
Earthquake Thought Felt Across Calumet District
An earthquake shock was felt in Calumet Michigan and surrounding district at 8 41 this morning. The tremor lasted several seconds and shook buildings. Observers reported a general effect across the area and no damage is yet confirmed.
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Calumet, Mich
Calumet District
Emperor William Health Improves. Chicago Market Notes Keen
Anxiety over Emperor William's health has eased as officials report he is practically as well as ever. The dispatch notes strong market activity with buyers across the city, and Hollinger Agency urges showing current bargains to shoppers.
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Cassel Hesse
Nassau
William
Woman with two long knives waits for Taft in hotel
Caroline Beers, 40, from Greenville Ohio, arrested by Pittsburgh detectives at the Southern Hotel in Columbus while waiting for President Taft with two long knives hidden in her clothing. She claimed to be Taft’s wife and said she intended to punish the president. A Taft pictured knife and $200 in money were found on her.
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Pittsburg
Columbus
Ohio
Carolne Beers
Greenville
Pittsburgh
Southern Hotel
Taft
Dent Taft
Possibilities of Grain Blockade Remote in Alberta
Aug 29 Clagney Alberta The grain committee of the Calgary Board of Trade reports the risk of a grain blockade this year is very remote due to earlier harvests, 90 percent elevators idle and 25 percent more CPR cars available totaling 57 690. The committee urges growers to ready grain for market and Redlands to have equipment on hand, with transfers to GPR and other parties to prevent congestion and ensure steady grain flow.
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Clagney
Alberta
Grain Committee
Board of Trade
C.P. R
Calgary
Calgary Board of Trade
Redlands
Prairie
Serit
Messrs. Bury
W. J. Tregillus
RB. J. Fream
United Farmer's of Alberta
L. P. Strang
Calgary Grain Exchange
Montreal man charged with wife murder amid river mystery
Ade lard Bourdrais was arrested by Detective Girard on murder charges after his wife’s body surfaced in the river weeks ago. Evidence cited includes a brother’s letter about threats, a ring found in the husband’s possession, and his statements implying the wife was dead.
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Montreal
Que
Adelard Bourdrais
Girard
Dro
Ward
British press salutes Borden after suffragette depu tation snub
London dispatch reports mixed yet largely approving reactions to Premier Borden’s handling of a suffragette deputation. The Pall Mall Gazette calls the incident a consummate rude act, while the Liverpool Post says suffragettes met their match and received a well deserved snub. The Westminster Gazette notes the reply was spirited but finds the effect unclear.
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London
Borden
Pall Mall Gazette
Dominion
Canada
Liverpool Post
Westminster ‘Gazette
Montreal Meeting Goes Ahead on Favorable Resolution
A Montreal session ended with a resolution carried by a clear majority. Officials stated they refuse to reinvest in property and would not purchase the Bursey Agency as part of the plan.
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Bursély Mager Agency
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M.P. Medicine Hat
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California University
Gompers
Duncan Marshall
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CW. A.P. Dispatch
Hollinger
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Hiphwwaymoan
Rome
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