Government Will Pass Early Closing Bill in Alberta
Edmonton dispatch reports the provincial legislative session was brief with an early adjournment after a Lieut. Gov. reception. John Kemmis of Pincher Creek resumed debate on the address as J. K. Cornwall of Peace River backed the railway policy while opposing monopoly. Premier notes John M. Reid of Regina acted as deputy provincial treasurer without pay.
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Edmonton
Legislative Assembly
John Kemmis
Pincher Creek
J. K. Cornwall
Peace River
Sifton
John M. Reid
Regina
Reid
John Reminison
Borden
C. W. Cross
Fremier Sifton
M. S. Booth
Hudson's Bay Company
E. Davis
Davis Company
Thomas Clarke
Edmonton Trades and Labor Council
W. Symonds
Alberta Trades and Labor Council
W. Herron
W. Dawe
Edmonton Barbers’ Union
George Howell
Calgary Trades and Labor Council
Trades and Labor Council
Donald McNabb
M.P.P
Lethbridge
T. G. James
United Mine Workers
Cross
Dominion House Adjourned Till January 10
Ottawa reports Parliament adjourned at six o clock till January 10 with slim attendance. Debates focused on public servant dismissals and questions. Opposition pressed for waterways commission resignations while Premier Sifton backed an early shop closing bill with broad labor and business support.
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Ottawa
Wm. Pugsley
the Waterways Commission
Foster
Commission
Middleboro
Regina Board of Trade seeks joint commission on rail freight rates
The Regina Board of Trade passed a resolution urging the Dominion government and the American government to appoint a joint commission with powers to regulate international rail freight rates. It calls on Western boards to assist and to send a copy to Ottawa's Minister of Railways and MP William Martin. The discussion noted press reports suggesting the current government may not follow the late government in creating a joint railway commission for international traffic.
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Maritime Province
Borden
Sifton
Regina Board of Trade
Minister of Railways
Boards of Trade In the
West
Regina Board
Ottawa
Wm. Martin
M.P
Bridge Collapse Drowns 150 to 200 Workers in Volga
In St. Petersburg a railroad bridge under construction near Kazan collapsed under ice pressure, plunging between 150 and 200 workmen into the Volga River. Only four bodies had been recovered by press time.
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St. Petersburg
Volga River
Kasan
Winnipeg Trades Council Refuses to Withdraw From Labor Ties
The Winnipeg Trades Council denounces any proposal to withdraw from international labor affiliations despite reports tied to the McNamara trial. It passed resolutions for the Manitoba legislature including inquest requirements for sudden or violent deaths and abolishing property qualifications for legislative candidates.
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CW. A. PF. Dispatch
Winnipeg
Winnipeg Trades Council
International Labor
McNamara
Los Angeles
Manitoba
Burns After Elopers Abduction Sours Texas Links
Edmonton dispatch reports William J. Burns of Fort Worth seeks help to locate Albert G. Boyce Jr and Lena Smeed wife of a Texas banker and cattleman. Smeed, said to be demented, vanished from Arlington Heights Sanitarium in Fort Worth. Boyce, a Amarillo real estate operator, left town about the same time.
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Mounted Police
William J. Burns
National Detective Agency
Fort Worth
Texas
Albert G. Boyce, Jr
Lena Smeed
Amarilo
Boyd
Smeed
Arlington Heights
Boyce
Earl Grey Receives Cambridge Honorary Degree
London dec 7 Earl Grey today received the honorary degree of Doctor of Law from the University of Cambridge The public orator noted his distinguished service as Governor General of Canada Lord Rothschild was similarly honored
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London
Earl Grey
University of Cambridge
Canada
Lord Rothschilds
Princess Alice on Way to Victoria
Montreal December 8 The Princess Alice new CP steamship for the Pacific Coast service is due at Victoria early this week after passing Callao and rounding Cape Horn. Built in Britain she departed Sept 22 and mirrors sister ship Princess Adelaide. Also CP Railway to build a huge coal handling plant at Fort William with large contracts for machinery recently let.
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Montreal
Canadian Pacific Company
Pacific Coast Service
Victoria
Callao
Cape Horn
Great Britain
Great Lakes
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Fort William
Job Slated for John Herron, CW. A. P. Dispatch
Ottawa dispatch reports Major John Herron, defeated Conservative candidate in Macleod, Alta, likely to join the committee to study agriculture needs ahead of federal aid to provinces. Andrew Brodeur of Dundas, who nearly secured the agriculture portfolio, also expected to serve.
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Ottawa
John Herron
Macleod
Alta
Andrew Brodeur
Dundas
Lieutenant Governor Brown Attends Strathcona Luncheon
Lieut Gov Brown of Saskatchewan with Dr Wells of Edmonton lunched with Strathcona Robertson Presbyterian College faculty and students. He delivered an address on Citizenship and paid tribute to the late Dr Robertson after whom the institution is named.
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Strathcona
Gov. Brown
Saskatchewan
R. B. Wells
Edmonton
Strathcona Robertson Presbyterian College
Dr. Robertson
Trial of English spy opens in Hamburg case
The English spy broker Max Schulz and four German associates arrested March 1 at Hamburg face trial for spying. Schulz is accused of using his post to corrupt shipyard workers serving naval crews. He was observed moving between Hamburg and Bremen as warships were built and is deemed a dangerous espionage agent by naval authorities. Proceedings occur in secret.
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Teapsign
Saxcany
Max Schulz
Hamburg
Schuhtyz
Bremen
Wahom
Reverend Gates to appear before U S House inquiry
New York December 8 Acting for John D Rockefeller and himself the Rev Frederick D Gates announced he would reply to Chairman Stanley's invitation to testify before the House committee probing the United States Steel Corp A letter from D C Wetmore to Rockefeller dated November 2 0015 discusses loans to the Merritts and a charge they lost their interest in Mesada Ore Properties and a railroad Rockefeller denied calling the loans and produced a Merritts signed exoneration doc
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New York
John D. Rockefeller
Frederick D. Gates
Stanley
House of Representatives
United States Steel Corporation
DC. W. Wetmore
John 2. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Merritts
Mesada
Stanley Committee
Jonidas Merritt
Hon Pearson III Stricken With Serious Illness
Halifax Nova Scotia December report says Hon B F Pearson seriously ill last night and remains in the same condition this morning. Born 1855 he heads the Halifax Chronicle and St John Publishing Co and has served as minister without portfolio since 1906 entering provincial government in Nova Scotia.
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Halifax
N. S
B. F. Pearson
Pearson
Halifax Chronicle and
St. John Son Publishing Company
Nova Scotia
Chink 10 Hang Pronounced in Albert Murder Case
At 5 42 last night Judge Brown sentenced Hoo Sam to hang on March 26 for the murder of Mark Yuen. C B Gregory counsel for the condemned Chinaman, gains a reserve case to argue before the supreme court at Regina February 28. Judge Brown also awarded Max Gordon $10000 damages against Canadian Northern Railway for injuries in a caboose near Melfort last winter. Gordon of Edinbridge was scalded and his face cut when an engine struck the caboose after he assisted a digging party.
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W. A. P. Dispatch
Prince Albert
Brown
Hoo Sam
Mark Yuen
C. B. Gregory
K.C
Supreme Court
Regina
Canadian Northern Railway
Max Gordon
Gordon
Edinbridge
Sask
Melfort
Toronto Banks Clearings Rise in Week Summary
Toronto banks reported weekly clearings totaling 43,949,043 dollars, up from 27,552,213 the prior week. The corresponding week last year saw 37,558,463 with 23,758,947 in 1909. Also advertised a new six room cottage on Balmoral Street East for 1880 dollars with 350 dollars down and monthly payments.
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Toronto
Balmoral St
H. C. Pottet & Co
Rebel unrest grips Peking as court fears escape to legations
Peking reports rebellions spreading among Manchus and student groups while officials hesitate to oppose. Troop movements outside the city increase fear of a Manchu backlash over the regent's retirement. The premier's residence is guarded by Chinese troops as mediation by Sir John Geard draws attention. Rumors say the court may seek refuge in legations if needed with American, German, and Japanese envoys involved.
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Els
Peking
China
Yuen Shi Qui
John Geard
Turmoil in New South Wales Parliament Over Speaker’s Moves
Wild scenes erupted in Sydney as Speaker Willis ordered four Liberal members removed by police after clashes over unparliamentary language and protests. The drama began when ex-minister Wood was restrained while attempting to explain, amid a floor tumult that saw names called and apologies offered.
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Wood
Namor
Waverly
Paramatta
Namoi
Middle Harbor
JAIL PROBLEMS UNDER DISCUSSION AT STATE CONFERENCE
Albany officials convene the third annual State Conference of Magistrates to discuss the need for a state reformatory for male misdemeanants aged 16 to 21 and other urgent issues facing police and juvenile courts during a two day session in Albany.
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Albany
N. Y
License Corporations 10 Overcome the Trust Evil
Elbert H. Gary of United States Steel tells the Senate interstate commerce committee that federal control and licensing of corporations are needed to curb trust evil while preserving economies and growth. He backs a federal corporate committee, regulation of agreements, consolidations, and full disclosure to ensure fair prices and competition despite steel’s dominant share. He warns the Hill press release will be cancelled amid criticism from the commerce department and Stanley commission.
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Washington, D. C
Elbert H. Gary
United States Steel Corporation
Senate Committee of Interstate Commerce
United States
Gary
Commission
Steel Corporation
Hill Pre
Department of Commerce and Labor
Stanley Commission
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Olds
Sedgwick
Vermilion
Athabasca Landing
Canadian Pacific Ry
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James
Clark
Alberta
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Board of Trade
W. A. P. Cable
McNamare
CW. A. P. Dispatch
Lord Rothchild
Princess Alice
CW. A. P. Cable
MR. Gates
U.S. House
Hon. Pearson III
Toronto Banks Clearings
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Sydney
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U. S. Senate Committee
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U. S. Steel Corporation
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