Modern methods of immigration aid draw from neighbor nations
Immigrant policy ideas are debated with J Bruce Walker of Canada arguing free movement reduces danger and improves citizenship. He cites border laxity and mutual acts of care, noting 50 percent of Canadian immigration comes from the United States via Emerson Minnesota and Portal Saskatchewan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ennna Gokinian
Canada
Mertyr
J. Bruce Walker
Immigration of
Great Northern Hotel
Ami
United States
Walker
Honigreben
Manitoba
Saakatchewan
Alberta
Emerson
Minnesota
Mississippi Valley
Mr. Walker
States
Reciprocity proposal eyed by Canada and United States
Sir Beas George Shaughnessy, president of Canadian Pacific Railway and Lusitania passenger, says both nations are entering a prosperity era and Canada would consider reciprocity with the United States. He notes many Americans move north to become permanent Canadian residents, including Dakota farmers becoming Canadian citizens quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Canada
United States
Beas George Shaughnessy
Canadian Pacific Railway
Unified Projectile Aims to Replace Two Shells in German Artillery
A German ordnance engineer has perfected a unified projectile combining shrapnel and shell functions. Spanndau factories push toward equipping all German artillery with the new round, which reportedly offers greater carrying power velocity and destructiveness than previous ammunition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Spandau
Germany
Eskimos report sighting of a white house in the sky
In northern Canada an Eskimo tribe told a Berlin dispatch that a white house descended from the sky and landed. They found two emaciated white men who soon died, authorities say.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Berlin
Canada
White House
Princely Title Renounced by Berlin Prince
Prince Frederick von Sayn Wittgenstein relinquishes his Princely rank and privileges. Emperor William awards him the Baron Von Altenburg title as part of a legal family provision from 1607. The renunciation follows his marriage in 1903 to Marie Louise Wertling, described as a woman of middle class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Frederick von Sayn Wittgenstein
William
Baron von Altenburg
Frederick
Marie Louise Wertling
Ottawa builder lands Quebec bridge substructure contract
Montreal reports the sub structure of the Quebec bridge has been awarded to M P Davis of Ottawa, builder of the original pier work. The contract price is about 2,500,000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Quebec
M P Davis
Ottawa
Allan Line plans faster steamers from Montreal to Liverpool
Sir Montague Allan announced the Allan Line is ready to negotiate with the Canadian government to launch a twenty one to twenty two knot service between Montreal and Liverpool after 1911. He argued the St Lawrence route offers fastest mail to the west and Pacific and urged government support. He also predicted a prosperous next season with rising Canada France trade under a new treaty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
New York
Alltan Line
Liverpool
England
Montague Allan
Allan Line
Montague
Weat
Pacific
St. Lawrence
Canada
Frence
Cook's Records Landed in Copenhagen From Polar Expedition
The United States steamer delivered Dr Frederick A Cook's polar observations and diaries in an iron box to the University of Copenhagen. Walter Lonsdale Cook's secretary and two detectives guarded the contents as they were taken to a strong room for examination. A university commission will oversee the proceedings with access limited to officials. United States Minister Egan will not attend due to travel. The Politiken reports Peary supporters seek Greenland explorers to counter Cook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
Frederick A. Cook
United States
Cooks
Walter Lonsdale
Cook
Lonsdale
Tuping
University of Copenhagen
Egan
The
Politiken
Peary
Greenland
Ottawa
intervFee
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Ambasador Bryce
Washington
Immigration Office
Bannatyne Avenue
Ontario winter fair halts colonization display request
The Ontario provincial winter fair board refused space for Edmonton and Calgary boards of trade to display colonization advertising. The provincial show could not permit advertising that might lure farmers west and draw them away from Ontario. Mr Lundy, an Edmonton representative, displayed in the annex instead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guelph
Ontario
J. Lundy
Edmonton Board of Trade
Lundy
Calgary Board of Trade
Annex
Mr. Lundy
Linen Manufactory to Locate in Port Arthur Ont
The city council and industrial committee secured an agreement with Canadian Linen and Paper Company to build a linen and paper plant from flax in Port Arthur. The firm gets a 50 acre site free with tax exemption, starts May, plant cost $50,000, expects $250,000 in five years and 160 jobs for 270 days annually. If the contract fails the site reverts to the city. The company plans new secret processes reducing costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Arthur
Ont
Canadian Linen and Paper Company
Ek. P. Beder
Dr. Phair
H. F. Forrest
Winnipeg
Prof
Meygret
France
Key UK Elections Set Through January and February
The dissolution is set for January 8 with borough elections on January 13 and county elections on January 19. Voting concludes January 31 and the first meeting of the new parliament is scheduled for February 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tlondon
Clydesdale Exports Demand Boosts Trade to Canada
London report notes the Clydesdale breed had an excellent year with over 1400 horses exported. Canada emerged as a particularly brisk market and Canadian reports indicate demand for these cart horses may rise further.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tlondon
Clydesdale Horse Society of
Great Britain and Ireland
Canada
Canadian fruit industry discussed at Royal Colonial Institute
London report notes W A Mac Kinnon of Birmingham, Dominion trade commissioner, presented a paper on Canada's fruit industry at an opening Royal Colonial Institute meeting. The event drew a large audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Strathcona
London
Royal Colonial
Royal Colonial Institute
W. A. MacKinnon
Dominion Trade
Birmingham
Exposure of Dr Cook: Mercenaries accuse North Pole explorer
Ottawa reports unsettled allegations by Captain Loose and George Ukkle that Dr Cook bought a full set of nautical and astronomical records to bolster a polar voyage and later disappeared after partial payment. The affidavits describe forged instruments, missing data, and plans to stash return sights in a cache at Etah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davidon
New York
Captain Loose
George U
North Pole
Cook
Copenhagen
Dr. Cook
Dunkie
Bradley
Loose
Annatork
Svartenaarg
Imose
Capella
Etah
County Sunday School Association Conferences Planned
The Provincial Sunday School Association proposes a series of county conferences starting January 1, 1910, at Portage la Prairie with twelve gatherings planned. Meetings will group two to four counties per center at Portage la Prairie January 4 and 5, Napinka January 7, Minnedosa January 22, Winnipeg February 1, Belmont February 25. Open to ministers, county workers, and all Sunday School workers. for info contact W. H. Irwin, General Superintendent, Winnipeg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portage la Prairie
Segsae
Pereenets
Nee Dee
Napinka
Belmont
W. H.irwin
Winnipeg
Prairie Wheat Impresses Rail Giant at National Exposition
James J. Hill praised Canada's exhibit at the National Corn Exposition noting Alberta produced world class wheat. He visited the Canadian display and predicted northern grain could challenge American exports as warming trade tensions grow amid the 68 pound per bushel wheat sample.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta
Omaha
James J. Hill
Hill
Canada
Mr. Hill
Will Apprehend Zelaya Under Taft Resolution
Senator Rayner of Maryland plans to introduce a senate joint resolution authorizing President Taft to pursue Zelaya of Nicaragua and bring him to trial for the killings of Grace and Cannon. The resolution may allow his apprehension and transfer to the United States for murder charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zelaya
Washington
Rayner
Maryland
Senate
Taft
Nicaragua
Grace
Cannon
United States
Alberta Challenges Minnesota in Cat Display at Exposition
Alberta issued a challenge to Minnesota for a cat display at the National Corn Exposition in Omaha. Minnesota won the $1,500 oats cup for the finest single peck of oats weighing 46 pounds to the bushel. Alberta’s T. W. McNicol notes Canadian oats weigh 48 pounds, but foreign entries are not allowed for the Colorado cup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta
Omaha
Neb
Minnesota
Board of Trade of
Lethbridge
Alta
Earl Grey and McCurdy Fly in Baddeck Storm
Earl Grey arrived at Baddeck to visit laboratories of Dr Alexander Graham Bell and the Canadian Aerodrome factory. F Baldwin greeted Dr and Mrs Bell in Washington. The soggy field slowed takeoff. McCurdy flew a mile through a blinding hail storm before aiming to land as visibility collapsed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Grey
Baddeck
Halifax
Alexander Graham Bell
McCurdy
Suicide in Hamiota Manse Window
John Westbrook a young man living with his parents six miles southeast of Hamiota Manitoba hanged himself from the rafters in an upstairs room. His body was found soon after. Dr Hudson of Hamiota pronounced death instantaneous from neck dislocation. Coroner Kirk was notified but an inquest was deemed unnecessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamiota
John Westbrook
Hudson
Kirk
Canada Ratifies Franco Canadian Trade Treaty
Paris reports Canada has ratified the Franco Canadian Treaty of Commerce. The British Chamber of Commerce predicts a boost in bilateral trade while cautioning that Canadian cattle may not find a large market in France due to local conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Canada
British Chamber of Commerce
France
Canada to seek diplomatic representation in Washington
Sir Wilfrid Laurier reportedly opened talks with Britain’s colonial office to allow Canada to have its own diplomat in Washington and manage its own affairs. Officials and senators welcomed the idea as a step to strengthen Canada United States relations, with mixed views on Britain’s role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D.C
Tteos
Canada
Wilfrid Laurier
Alvey Adee
United States
Drummond Kennedy
Great Britain
Ive Mann
Illinois
Committee On Interarete and Foreign, Commerce
Ottawa
A. 8. Clay
Georgia
Dredge Sinks on Lake Superior Tragedy Claims Six Crewmembers
Dredge No. 7 of the Great Lakes Dredging Co. in tow by the tug Inez sank off Mutton Island between Fort William and Port Arthur after developing a leak on December 9. Six crewmen lost include John Wilson, Pete McDoneld, Neil Cameron, John Friedenhure, Virginia Peter Phalen, and Willard Smith. the rest escaped by leaping to a light scow and then to the tug.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Superior
Fort, William
Great Lakes
Gregg
Inez
Mutton Island
Welcomes
John Wilson
Cook
Port
Sethnor Willard Smith
Conkee
Fort William
Pete McDoneld
Port Arthur
Neil Cameron
John Friedenhure
Vermont
Virginia
Peter Phalen
Terrific Battle Near Mount Nain Lang
Manila reports a fierce clash between American forces and Moros near Mount Nain Lang in which many were killed. Army units under Lieut. Flerts repelled fanatical natives with heavy losses on both sides as reinforcements moved to restore order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Mount Nainlang
Lieut
Flerts
Pershing
C N R Plans Atlantic Fleet Via Montreal
Canadian Northern official word confirms rerangments to start an Atlantic fleet of steamers. Financing arranged with Sperling & Co London. Fleet to sail between Montreal and River Pool as part of transcontinental expansion. linked to CPR activity in the Atlantic direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Canation Northern
MeeKay Feear
London
Sperling & Co
Filgar
Quebec
Tiverpool
CNR
Canadian Northern
C.P.R
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Andre
Dominion
National Capital
Wilfrid
C.N.R
Atlantic Fleet
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