Churchill’s British Answer to German Naval Expansion
London July 23. In the House of Commons, Winston Churchill argues for supplementary naval estimates. He cites the German naval law expanding immediately available striking power, maintaining four-fifths of the fleet in commission, and warns that sustained, disciplined naval buildup over years secures power more effectively than impulsive spending. He urges steady, prolonged preparation with an ample margin of strength.
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Renter
Ottawa
London
Winston Churchill
Admiralty
House of Commons
Churchill
Alexandra
England plans naval expansion to meet German subs
Churchill outlines first tranche of supplementary estimates for a larger fleet to keep Britain at a sixty percent advantage in battleships. He warns Germany’s submarine program. signals a campaign to reinforce the Mediterranean, involving river and fleet reorganization, with Canada’s aid and a Fisher inquiry into liquid fuel for ships.
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England
Germany
Admiral Fisher
Navy First Lord Calls for Increased Manning of Fleet
The First Lord of the Admiralty emphasized the need to add to manning levels of the navy, stating it is essential for maintaining readiness and strength of the service.
Canadian ministers await policy announcement after Borden return
In the gallery Rt. Hon R L Borden Prime Minister of Canada along with Dominion ministers who had met with the Admiralty, must return to Ottawa and consult colleagues before any policy announcements. Churchill praised Canadian ministers but said no announcements would be made until the Canadians return.
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Mr. Borden
Dominion
Admiralty
Ottawa
United Kingdom
Borden
Canada
Churchill
Dominions
Meditteranean
Thhe
Asquith
R. L. Borden
Gas Boring Suit May Be Appealed to Ottawa Court
Moose Jaw July 23 The City of Moose Jaw faces an appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada over a dispute with Wallace J Bell Construction Company Limited The city reportedly won the case and the company owes the city about 10 000 funds The dispute concerns a 1908 well boring contract amid water in the well and test obligations with ongoing drilling.
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Ottawa
Boring Co
Supreme Court
Story of
Gas Quest
City
Moose Jaw
Wallace J. Bell Construction Company, Limited
Supreme Court of Canada
Regina
Supreme Court of Saskatchewan
Caldwell &Dunn
Bell Company
Welsh Tin Platens Seek Duty to Compete with American Mills
A deputation of Welsh tin plate manufacturers met Hon. Geo. Be. Foster in London on July 23 to urge Canada impose a five percent duty on Canadian imports to restore market share lost to American competitors.
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London
Geo. BE. Foster
Canada
Cardinal Gibbons Reaches 78 in Quiet Birthday Observance
Baltimore July 28 Cardinal Gibbons is 78 years old today. He planned a quiet day at a Carroll county friend’s home, with reports noting his excellent health and years spent abroad or on trips away from Europe.
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W. A. P. Dispatch
Baltimore
Cardinal Gibbons
Carroll County
Europe
Cardinal Gibbons Receives Birthday Congratulatory Messages
In Baltimore on July 23 many letters and telegrams arrived at the archiepiscopal residence congratulating Cardinal Gibbons who turns seventy eight today. He is spending his vacation with friends near New York and has done so in recent years according to his custom.
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Baltimore
Cardinal Gibbons
New York
Emperor Matsuhito Improves, Japanese Court Reports
Tokio July 23 The Emperor Matsuhito’s condition continues to improve the court physicians report at noon noting he slept well and a temperature of 98.70 and no other changes A later bulletin at 9 PM says he was somewhat sleepless but temperature at 98.72 and pulse is regular through the day
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Tokio
Matsuhito
Japan
Canadian Plumbers Meet in Calgary Dominion Convention Opens
Master plumbers from across the Dominion of Canada gather in Calgary for their annual convention. The event opened today and will continue for several days with an engaging program and varied entertainment features planned.
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Calgary
Alta
Dominion of Canada
Seasion
Marriage Case Ends in London
The Lords reserve their decision after concluding the argument in the marriage case. The finding is not likely to be announced for several weeks.
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C. A. P. Cable
London
Quebec Divorce Question at Privy Council Debate
The Privy Council debated whether a marriage validly solemnized under local Quebec law could be altered by federal definition of marriage. Lord Atkinson and Lord Halsbury pressed for local jurisdiction limits, while Quebec’s R C Smith argued the subject lies with provinces. The hearing examined whether Dominion power over marriage includes solemnization in the province and the impact of civil code rules.
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Lord Atkinson
London
F. Hellmuth
K. C
Judicial Committee of ‘the Privy Council
Lorburn
Council of Trent
Hellmuth
Quebec
R. C. Smith
Lord Halsbury
Smith
A. Geoffrion
Lornburn
Provincss of
Geoffrion
Taft Seeks Senate Views on Reciprocity Act Repeal
President Taft has told Republican Senate leaders he wants their views on repealing the Canadian Reciprocity Act. The repeal measure has cleared the finance committee with a favorable report, but Taft has not committed to a repeal and awaits leadership discussion.
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Taft
Senate
Finance Committee
W. A. P. Washington
American Evening Highlight At International Students’ Meet
Berlin hosts the International Students Association convention with a prominent American evening planned at the Heidelberg Restaurant. Professor Wilhelm Passekowsky will share his impressions of America, drawn from a touring lecturing period. The convention reports an unusually large number of American students in attendance.
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Berlin
International Students’ Association
Heidleberg
Wilhelm Passekowsky
America
Cary
El Mag Bral Estate Deal Report
A brief item notes a real estate deal involving El Mag and Bral. Details are sparse with unclear dates or parties, but the notice points to a property transaction and potential transfer activity in the local market.
New Cabinet Celeb In tumultuous Ottoman era
Fragmentary OCR notes mention cabinet names and a grand vizier amid constitutional anniversary events. Abdul Hamid is referenced as a central figure. text is garbled but implies a notable government reshuffle or commemoration.
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Constantinople
Paisa
Wran
Abdul. Hamid
Tuesday July Mra Coupon Passage
A fragment notes a coupon sequence with five consecutive coupons. The readable text emphasizes a coupon passage or redemption sequence and hints at a sale or offer connected to multiple coupons. The exact details and context remain unclear from this OCR fragment.
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Malta
Hag
Council
Canadans
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W. A. P. Cable
O. Geofferin
Ole
Yeaterda
Defore
Celeb
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