Ontario election narrow majority sustains Ross government
Partial returns show Ross government with a five seat majority as Liberals hold 51 to 46. Gains include West Durham Fort William North Grey East Middlesex Nipissing West Nipissing South Perth Port Arthur Prince Edward Centre Simcoe East Simcoe Stormont North Wentworth and others while Conservatives gain Centre Bruce North Essex West Lambton London North Norfolk Ottawa East Northumberland South Oxford North Perth Sault Ste Marie South Wellington North Waterloo West York.
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Toronto
Manitoulin
Ross
Frontenac
West Durham
Fort William
North Grey
East Middlesex
East
Centre Bruce
North Essex
West Lambton
London
North Norfolk
Ottawa
East Northumberland
South Oxford
North Perth
Sault Ste. Marie
South Wellington
North Waterloo
West York
Manitoba Wheat Elevators Planned by Duluth Minneapolis Interests
Duluth and Minneapolis capitalists form a company with about 7 million dollars capitalization to build many grain elevators in Manitoba. They aim to capture the grain carrying trade by diverting shipments east to the Duluth route, aligned with removing grain duties. The Commercial Club of Duluth backs the plan, seeking duty abolition to favor the Duluth channel.
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Duluth
Minneapolis
Manitoba
United States
Four Boys in a Boat Rescued Off Port Credit
Four Port Credit youths aged 12 to 17 were blown out to the lake in a flat bottomed scow. The Chicora, 22 miles out on a trip from Toronto to Niagara Falls, found the drifting boat. The two younger boys lay unconscious. the two older signaled for help with sail. The purser, a physician, treated them. All are expected to recover.
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Port Credit
Ont
George Johnson
Harry Stewart
Bert Stewart
Eddie McBride
Toronto
Niagara Falls
Methodist ministers dropped by Montreal conference
Sherbrooke Quebec May 30. Rev Foster McAmmond and Rev D T Anderson two Methodist ministers who created a sensation last summer by conduct unbecoming ministers at Syracuse New York were formally dropped by the Montreal District Methodist conference session here. The report recommending this course was received in silence.
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Sherbrooke
Que
Foster McAmmond
D.T. Anderson
Syracuse
N. Y
Montreal
Geologist and reporter near Mont Pelee crater
Unattached newspaper man Geo J Kavanagh joined Prof Robert T Hill on a U S geological expedition and reached within one mile of the Mont Pelee crater, a remarkable close approach for the group on the volcanic ascent.
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Mont Pelee
Geo. J. Kavanagh
Robert T. Hill
United States
California Ends Year With 2040 Petroleum Wells
The state recorded 2040 petroleum wells by year end, reflecting activity in major oil regions and regulatory oversight. The count sits within industry estimates and shapes ongoing production forecasts.
British camp at Vereeniging readies for peace talks
In Vereeniging Transvaal the British laid out a square two miles from the station for peace convention delegates. The camp features sixty bell tents twenty marquees water power and electric lighting with medical officers cooking staff and guards. Delegates play outdoor games including a football match where Orange River State beat Transvaal and Scots Guards serve as guards.
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Pretoria
Vereenigning
Transvaal
Vereeniging
Vaal
Orange River State
Scots Guards
Navy estimates defend shipbuilding pace in Commons
Secretary of the Admiralty Arnold Foster rebutted claims the programme was too small. He noted 85 ships completed in the past year, 75 under construction including 20 armoured cruisers, and plans for more than 27 additional ships. The current year’s vessel construction vote exceeds 9 million pounds.
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London
House of Commons
Imperial zolverein discussed by Colonial club
A spirited Colonial club meeting at the Hotel Cecil chaired by Sir Robert Herbert debated imperial unity. Representatives from self governing colonies heard speakers including Colonel Denison of the British Empire League. The discourse linked free trade with imperial power and warned of Chamberlain’s conference potential consequences.
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London
Zolverein
Colonial Club
Hotel Cecil
Robert Herbert
Colonel Denison
British Empire League
Canada
Wilfrid Laurier
Seddon
Chamberlain
Aboard Rhynland Two Die En Route to Dublin Fortune
On the Rhynland voyage to Dublin from Philadelphia a husband and wife, Mr and Mrs Parks Bellew, die in succession after inheriting a fortune. The husband dies at sea, and four days later the widow also dies of a heart condition. Their five year old son is placed in the captain’s care for now and later to be given to company agents.
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London
Queenstown
Tarks Bellew
Philadelphia
Dublin
Fruit Outlook Promises Ample Harvest At Winnipeg Show
A. P. Stevenson of Nelson Man writes Nelson Bartlett of the Horticultural Society predicting a plentiful fruit crop this year. He notes one hundred apple trees in bloom, a hundred four crab apples, and over two hundred plum trees in flower. If no frost strikes before exhibition time he will bring a large assortment to Winnipeg to brighten the horticultural display.
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A. P. Stevenson
Nelson, Man
Nelson Bartlett
The
Horticultural Society
Mr. Stevenson
Winnipeg
Florida
Indian counterfeiters mint silver rupees amid easy spoils
Mint officers warn that many Indians are allegedly amassing large fortunes through silver rupee counterfeiting. They claim they cannot distinguish real coins from fakes. The low cost of silver facilitates the crime.
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India
Cape to Cairo railway surveys reach Zambesi river
The Cape to Cairo line has been surveyed to the Zambesi where a 500 foot span steel bridge will cross at Victoria Falls. The 275 mile stretch from Bula wayo to the Zambesi, about 1700 miles from Cape Town, is expected to open next year.
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Cape To Cairo
Zambesi
Victoria Falls
Bulawayo
Cape Town
Philippines Sold for Twenty Million Dollars
A claim is made that the Philippines constitute the biggest twenty million dollars worth of trouble ever sold to an innocent purchaser. The statement suggests a critical view of a purchase with severe consequences.
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Philippines
Spain Sees Eleven Million Illiterate Citizens
A report from Spain highlights a literacy challenge with about 11 million people unable to read. Authorities urge educational reforms and targeted programs to improve literacy nationwide.
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Spain
British Indian Garrison in China to be Reduced
The London defense ministry announces that the British Indian force stationed in northern China will be cut back to 2,000 men. The reduction targets a leaner, more mobile postwar presence, with implications for regional security and logistics.
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China
Wrecks Hit Central Line Across Multiple Bridges
A series of train crashes reported May 29 include a Great Northern Flyer wreck eight miles west of Grand Forks North Dakota at 4 80 in the morning when the tender and six cars ditch while the engine and sleepers stay on track. One mail clerk Frank Heffron hurt mildly. In St John New Brunswick a Central railway bridge span across Washademoak river collapses as a Chipman Norton train passes, engine and two lumber cars plunge, fireman Brend drowns. In Des Moines Iowa the Rocky Mountain limited derails near Des Moines at speed 70 to 80 mph, front cars damaged but few injuries.
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Grand Forks
N. D
Here
Great Northern Flyer
Frank Heffron
Wm. Perkins
St. John
N. B
Central Railway
Washademoak River
Chipman
Norton
F. Brend
Des Moines
Rocky Mountain Limited
Rock Island
Electric lighting opened at St Pauls Cathedral
London May 29 reports the Morgan donated electric light system in St Pauls Cathedral formally inaugurated in the presence of officials and London journalists. The new lighting is praised for revealing architectural features in a soft, beautiful manner. An additional installation costing 3000 pounds to 3000 pounds is deemed desirable, with Mr Morgan again offering to supply it.
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London
St. Paul’s Cathedral
J. Pierpont Morgan
Morgan
Doukhobors Target Post Office Scam Disrupts Train Route
The Doukhobors are accused of a postal scam on a Winnipeg Yorkton route. Clerk Dalgleish found two score or more paper wads tied beneath a train containing letters from immigrants at Winnipeg Castle Garden. Authorities warn evading postal laws is illegal and prosecutable, though likely to proceed.
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Yorkton
Cabinet Resigns as Waldeck Rousseau to Step Down
The French cabinet will resign with Premier Waldeck-Rousseau. Mayor Cooper is named registrar at Portage la Prairie. Congress may seek 500 million dollars to aid sending black migrants to Liberia. Lieut Col Pellatt plans to take the Queen's Own bugle band to England at his expense. Norway bars hiring foreign laborers for export amid rising immigration. 25,000 immigrants due in New York this week, May total 85,000 to 90,000, a twenty year record.
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Mayor Cooper
Portage la Prairie
United States Congress
Liberia
Pellatt
England
New York
Texas Fever Enforced for Cattle Into Canada
Dominion veterinary inspector Charles Little reports an instruction from Dr. Rutherford to strictly enforce section 22 of the cattle quarantine rules. Cattle from Texas fever quarantined states require a United States official health certificate confirming freedom from contagious disease. Infected areas include California Texas Arkansas Louisiana Mississippi Alabama Georgia Florida South Carolina North Carolina Tennessee Virginia and the Republic of Mexico. Settlers from quarantined districts without U S certificates must be detained at least one week for inspection for Texas fever and cattle ticks.
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Charles Little
Dominion
Manitoba
Rutherford
United States
Canadian
California
Texas
Indiana Territory
Arkansas
Louisiana
Mississippi
Alabama
Georgia
Florida
South Carolina
North Carolina
Tennessee
Virginia
Republic of Mexico
Canada
Senator Clemow Dead in Ottawa at 81
Senator Francis Clemow died at his residence on Marin Street after a year of poor health and a recent pneumonia attack. He was 81, a long-time Conservative and Orangeman, appointed to the senate by Sir John Macdonald in 1885, and remained active in the last session.
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Ottawa
Francis Clemow
Marin Street
Senate
John Macdonald
Newfoundland Cabinet Recalls Judge Over Speech On Confederation
The Newfoundland cabinet recalls District Judge Seymour after reports he supported confederation with Canada in a Toronto dinner speech. He was on leave of absence. officials say a judicial officer should not discuss political issues.
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St. John’s
Seymour
Toronto
Canada
Newfoundland
Canadian Pacific control warned by minister at meeting
Montreal May 29. Speaking at a political meeting last night minister of public works Mr Tarte said American capitalists would never be allowed to gain control of the Canadian Pacific. If such a threat arose the government would construct a trans continental line regardless of cost.
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Montreal
Tarte
Miners Demand Joint Commission After Catastrophe
Fernie British Columbia May 29 miners urge appointment of a commission with equal representation from the coal company government and miners to determine causes of last Thursday's disaster and propose amendments to mining law to improve safety in dry dusty mines and protect miners in the future.
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Fernie
B. C
Accident at Hamiota claims local farmer's son
In Hamiota Manitoba on May 29 Cecil Pedlow second son of William Pedlow a prominent farmer was killed when a wagon team ran away the tongue broke and the boy was thrown from the wagon his skull fractured and death was instantaneous on the scene
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Hamiota
Man
Cecil
Wm. Pedlow
Vancouver MLA accuses premier over railway funds
In Victoria on May 29 Mr. Tatlow of Vancouver accused Premier Dunsmuir of attempting to steal 2,000,000 related to the Canadian Northern railway plan. The premier branded Tatlow a liar and a coward, and the house erupted in uproar.
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Victoria
B. C
Tatlow
Vancouver
Dunsmuir
Canadian Northern Railway
Canadian boot and shoe leaders may form national combine
Montreal May 29 The Toronto and New York boot and shoe magnate C R Johnson has been in Montreal for several days and his visit may yield a combine of all leading Canadian boot and shoe manufacturers.
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Montreal
C. R. Johnson
Toronto
New York
Canada
Canadians Attend London Coronation Spectacle
It is estimated that five hundred Canadians from Manitoba and the Territories will be present in London to witness the coronation of the King and Queen.
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Manitoba
The
Territories
London
Lord Brassey Promotes Britain’s Maritime Supremacy
Lord Brassey, president of the London Chamber of Commerce, declares Britain’s maritime supremacy beyond any competition. He argues naval strength and global trade leadership secure Britain's position amid rising rivals.
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Lord Brassey
The
London Chamber of Commerce
Britain
National funeral held for Lord Pauncefete in Washington
The remains of the late Lord Pauncefete were accorded a national funeral at Washington May 28 as a token of the high esteem in which he was held by the Americans.
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Lord Pauncefete
Death of Prof Adolf Kussmaul Prominent German Physician
Professor Adolf Kussmaul, who introduced the stomach pump to medicine, died on May 28 in Heidelberg Germany. He was born in 1822.
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Adolf Kussmaul
Heidelberg
Germany
Minister Drowns Crossing Swollen Stream Near Carstairs
Rev. BD. W. Wood, Methodist missionary at Carstairs, died attempting to cross a flooded creek after sending his horse ahead. He was to be married the following day, described as an 82-year-old Englishman and a promising young pastor.
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Calgary
CarStairs
BD. W. Wood
Knee Hill
Mr. Wood
Wide range of 1900s news items from Canada and abroad
Fort William ships 8 million bushels of grain since navigation opening. Fernie mine disaster leaves 72 bodies buried. St Francois Xavier district wheat grows eighteen inches in a month. Coronation honors to Harcourt Hayter and Currie. South Saskatchewan floodwaters rise. ferry cable broken and bridge span down. Gustave Mueller trial in Winnipeg. Osip Saloman imprisoned for life. Leprohon named Canadian commercial agent in Brazil. Panet named second adjutant for coronation contingent. Strathcona’s Horse memorial planned in Calgary for South Africa dead. Two hundred Boers surrender in Orange River Colony. Mont Pelee erupts again. Lord Kitchener to become adjutant general. English made official language in Philippines courts. NYC sidewalk collapse kills Eivin L. Collidge and injures hundred. C P R stock rally blamed on Northern Securities and shipping concerns. Brantford approves $60 000 ten year Cockshutt Plow levy. plant expansion and 500 workers.
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South
Saskatchewan
Gustave Mueller
Winnipeg
Osip Saloman
EF. Leprohon
Brazil
Canada
What a Woman's Smile Will Buy Poem Excerpt
A May Smart Set verse excerpt by Louis J. Stellman explores desires priced by different voices. It presents a chorus of responses from youth, shrewd observer, poet, husband, cynic, social leader, theatrical manager, gambler and woman herself.
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Chappie
Fame
Louis J. Stellman
Smart
Calcutta Plans Wide Thoroughfares to Reshape City
Calcutta India will see major city improvement with new wide open streets cutting through slums at a cost approaching ten million dollars. The project aims to modernize traffic and urban layout in the metropolitan area.
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Calcutta
India
London Bridge traffic record high daily crossing
Records indicate London Bridge handles about 20 000 vehicles and 200 000 foot passengers daily, underscoring its role as a major thoroughfare.
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London Bridge
New York City Population Reported and Metro District Size
The population of New York City is 8,582,930 and the metropolitan district including towns within 29 miles totals 4,500,000. This outlines city and metro area densities for regional planning discussions.
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New York City
Whalley Parish Noted as Britain’s Largest by Area
Whalley in Lancashire is described as the largest parish in Great Britain, covering 106 395 acres. The claim highlights Whalley’s vast extent within the county.
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Whalley
Lancashire
Great Britain
Nebraska Leads in Keeping Reliable Stream Records
Nebraska was among the earliest states to recognize the importance of accurate stream flow records and to establish practices for monitoring water resources.
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Nebraska
No Difference Between Housed and Incubated Chicken Hatching
There is no difference in any respect between chickens hatched under hens and those hatched in an incubator. The study finds comparable outcomes in health behavior and growth across both hatching methods.
Meighen Calls for Colonial Preference to Boost Canadian Flour
President Meighen of Lake of the Woods Milling Co urges Canada to push for preferential trade with Great Britain. He warns British protectionism harms Canadian interests, predicts growth in colonial shipments, plans to build seventeen new elevators, and stresses keeping wheat exports through Canadian channels to counter American diversion to Minneapolis and Duluth.
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West
Meighen
Lake of the Woods Milling Co
Dominion
Great Britain
Canada
London
Manchester
American
Northwest
Prairies
Minneapolis
Duluth
Pan Germanists oppose William gift to United States
Berlin reports the pan Germans condemn Emperor William's proposed Frederick the Great statue for the United States and any move to win U S favor. They applaud a speech denouncing Cecil Rhodes English scholarships and pass a resolution urging German students to reject Rhodes scholarships.
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Berlin
William
Frederick the Great
United States
Pan- German Association
Cecil Rhodes
Germany
Robbery in Paris Strikes New York Family
Mrs. Thomas Kensett and daughter Gertrude of Cornwall on Hudson report $50,000 in jewelry stolen from a hotel room trunk near the Grand Opera in Paris. Heirlooms among items. Police have no clue to the robbers.
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Thomas Kensett
Gertrude
Cornwall-on- Studion
N. Y
Paris
Wealthy New York detective dies at New Rochelle estate
James H. Burns, a ward detective of fifteen years on the New York police, died at his New Rochelle home. His estate is said to be worth $300,000. Burns served at Eldridge Street, was dismissed after the Lexow inquiry, was indicted with bond forfeited, spent time in Europe, then returned seeking trial. Witnesses disappeared and the case was dismissed.
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New York
James H. Burns
New Rochell
Burns
Eldridge Street
Lexow
Europe
Dover Castle Pharos Roofed to Prevent Decay
The ancient Roman pharos at Dover Castle is being roofed by military orders to halt further decay. This early lighthouse relic predates the Christian era and marks Roman engineering at the fortress.
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Dover Castle
Broad-headed Horses Show Faster Cavalry Drill Learning
Broad-headed horses are the cleverest in the Household Cavalry. The animals with broad foreheads learn their drill more quickly than the others.
Land area for market gardening in Great Britain
The record notes that 88 210 acres of land in Great Britain are devoted to market gardening.
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Great Britain
Electric baby carriages in use in Paris
Report notes that electric powered baby carriages are now in operation in Paris, marking a milestone in urban mobility. The article highlights the new technology enabling easier child transport in crowded city streets.
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Paris
St Pierre Volcano Disaster Recounts Devastating Pelee Eruption
Charles Van Romondt, Dutch consul, reports St Pierre suffered immense losses after Mont Pelee eruption. He notes $10,000,000 building valuation, about $6,000,000 insurance loss, bank gold holdings, and major hits to insurers and life companies. St Pierre: a rich sugar port with 25,000 residents and extensive colonial trade links.
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St. Pierre
Atoni
Mateal
Charles van Romondt
New York Life
Colonial
Bank de la Martinique
Mont Pelee
Etang
United States
Great Britain
Morne Houge
Pelee
West Indies
America
Europe
Cancer research fund scheme approved by medical colleges
The Royal College of Physicians and the Royal College of Surgeons approve a cancer research plan. A £100,000 fund will finance exclusive cancer laboratories, national and dominions research, and development of cancer departments in approved hospitals and institutions. An executive committee will manage income and grants, with staff including a superintendent of investigation.
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Royal College of Physicians
Royal College of Surgeons
British Medical Journal
United Kingdom
British Dominions
First Newspapers and their early origins
The origins of printed newspapers trace to Germany with The Frankfurter Zeitung first issued in 1615 and still running. The Nieuwe Tidjinghen followed in 1616 in Antwerp. The Weekly News from Italy and Germany appeared in London in 1622, with the Gazette de France in 1631. The London Gazette began in 1665 with early issues at Oxford during the wartime court relocation.
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Germany
Frankfurter Zeitung
Nieuwe
London Gazette
Oxford
Principle of packing heavy items at trunk bottom
A guideline from Ladies' Home Journal notes heavy items should rest at the trunk bottom to prevent tipping during travel even if the trunk will stand upright for part of the journey.
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Ladies’ Home Journal
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