Brilliant Ceremony Marks Opening of Manitoba Third Session
Winnipeg reports the third session of Manitoba’s twelfth legislature opened with Sir Daniel McMillan reading the throne speech. Measures promised include government ownership of elevators and a publicly owned abattoir, plus university, municipal election, and infrastructure reforms. Alberta legislators also opened with talks of four municipal bills and a university act, with additional reforms to elections, roads, estates, and debtors’ crevitors.
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Alberta
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Daniel McMillan
Ue Wwene
Strathcona
Homer-Dixon
University Commission
Tow. Taster
R. F. Lyons
M.P.P
Norfolk
R. P. Roblinson
Robst Rogers
Cr. Mickle Ha
Jnce
T. C Norris
Johson
Edmonton
Alta
Mackenzie and Mann Secure Vancouver Island Mines Deal
Mackenzie and Mann of the Canadian Northern outwit Sir Thomas Shaughnessy and take possession of Dunsmuir coal beds on Vancouver Island. The price is 11 million dollars with 5.5 million to be spent on development. Backers include J. P. Morgan and New York associates. A steel and iron works project is planned on Vancouver Island. Cash payment of 11 million due by May 1.
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Victoria
B.C
Mackenze
Mann
Canadian Northern Railway
Thomas Shaughnessy
Canadian Pacific Railway
Dunsmuir
Vancouver Island
Mackenzie
J. P. Morgan
New York
North Fur Trade Booms as Dog Trains Bring In High Value
In Gimli Manitoba a surge of large dog trains has delivered abundant high quality furs from northern Indians. Dealers report prices at record highs and fierce competition. A haul of eleven trains was valued at $10,000 and included fisher marten fox ermine and muskrat. Wolves and deer are plentiful in the north.
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Gimli
Man
Militia Units Expanded Across Military District 30
Winnip ee reports large scale expansion after April 10 with new regiments and companies across cavalry artillery and infantry. Border Horse to be headquartered at Estevan. two more squadrons for the 2nd Saskatchewan Light Horse at Lloydminster and Saskatoon. MapCrek Swift Current field battery at Regina. Additional forces for Port Arthur Fort William Fort Fregese and iron ore areas. The 7th Cameron Highlanders confirmed. Winnie Grenadiers expected to be authorized soon.
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Regina
Cameron Hichlanders
Winnineg
Port Arthur
Fort William
Fort Fregese
Holdenertore
Berandoan
Verberet
Winnie Grenadiers
Saskatoon Horse Sale Sets Canada Record
Saskatoon hosted a record horse sale for the Western Livestock Auction. WLA Silverwood oversaw the event where 106 horses were sold in four and a half hours, realizing $27,300 in receipts and an average of $262 per horse.
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Saskatoon
WLA Silverwood
Provincial Health Bureau Plans Anti Tuberculosis Campaign
The Saskatchewan health authorities announce a province wide anti tuberculosis drive with local leagues in 41 electoral districts based in Regina. Free hospital dispensaries will treat patients and a sanitarium will be funded by subscriptions. A southwest ranch is proposed with federal land access, and Dr Seymour will launch the campaign in Lloydminster.
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Provincial Health Bureau of
Saskatchewan
Regina
Sask
Provincial Health Bureau
Regona
Seymour
Dominion Government
Seymoror
Lloydmaster
Lesgues
Dominion revenue and debt rise in January report
The Connation monthly and ten month statements show revenue gains of 1 497 388 for January and 12 572 586 for ten months, with customs contributing 10 203 449 of the increases. Total expenditures on the consolidated fund were 59 675 472, capital account 97 259 215, and net Dominion debt reached 329 469 970, up 21 643 543 for the year.
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Ottever
Dominion
Motion to establish a minister of defence proposed
The government considers creating a minister of defence to unite the fighting arms under a single supreme chief in a national emergency. The plan states the commander would oversee all branches, and it is believed top naval and military authorities may approve under certain conditions.
Lethbridge Population Surges in Police Census
Lethbridge reports a population of 11 134 after its police census with some returns pending. The prior census a year earlier listed 6 029, marking an increase of about 85 percent over thirteen months.
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Lethbridge
Gravity motor claim shocks Free Press readers
James H. Collins of Thakacreek British Columbia writes that after 20 years of work he has invented a gravity driven machine, the Collins gravity motor, which could run on its own and produce unlimited power with weights as the source. The letter notes a demand for financial backing to develop models and obtain patents.
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James H. Collins
Thakacreek
B.C
Free Press
Collins
Beard Creek
Upper
Columbia Valley
Golden, B.C
Canada’s Dominion Seeks Global Promotion Through Exhibits
The Canadian Northern railway plans an ambitious advertising push to reveal Dominion resources to London and Europe. A Palace theatre vaudeville venue will host moving pictures and photographs illustrating Great West activities. A specialist photographer shot hunting and fishing districts to attract wealthy sportsmen to Canada.
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Winnipes
Canadian Northern Railway
Dominion
London
Then Pier
Palace Theatre
Metropolis
Great West
Great Britain
Europe
Englishman Dies After Self Inflicted Wound in Hospital
George Bones a 20 year old Englishman in Toronto died after self inflicting a chest wound with scissors while delirious from typhoid fever. He slit his heart while his nurse was momentarily turned away and died despite doctor efforts.
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Toronto
George Bones
General Hospital
Edmonton Fox Skin Brings Top Price This Year
A silver Fox No 1 skin, three quarters black, sold in Edmonton this week for 1075 dollars, the year's highest price. Alex Monkman was the seller, with Wm Jaeger for Jos. Ullmann of St Paul the buyer. The skin, shipped to St Paul, is deemed the best shown in years.
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Edmonton
Alta
Grand Prairie
Alex Monkman
Wm Jaeger
Jos. Ullmann
St. Paul
Jaever
Ex-Sultan Abdul Hamid Attempts Suicide in Captivity
Constantinople despatches report Abdul Hamid, the deposed Turkish sultan, attempted suicide in Salonika where he is imprisoned. He hanged himself but rescuers cut him down in time. He has shown violent fits since his dethronement and was put in a straight jacket.
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Constantinople
Abdul Hamid
Turkey
Salonika
Revised Estimates For East of Hudson Bay Railway Routes
Hon George P Graham presents revised cost figures for east of Hudson Bay railway routes via Warrichi ty Nelson construction and port expenses totaling about 25 783 072 dollars, offset by other shown costs to reach 21 456 00. The data outlines construction and port cost components across alternative alignments.
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H.R. Railway
Ottawa
George P. Graham
Hudson Bay Railway
Warrichi
Nelson
Tana Port
Australia’s First War Vessel Christened in Parramatta
Mrs senith wife of the prime minister christened the new destroyer Parramatta which has just been launched marking the first unit of the Australian navy.
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Clasgow
Senith
Parramatta
Senator Davis Pushes West Waterways for Freight and Power
Senator Davis urged surveys on a Saskatchewan and North Saskatchewan river system to link Edmonton and Winnipeg via lakes and canals. He said improvements could lower freight costs, enable wood and coal distribution, and develop Grand Rapids water power for milling and export potential. Motion for papers carried.
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Davis
West
Otawa
Saskatchewan
Rocky Mountains
Winnipeg
Lide
Edmoaion
Winnnipeg
North Saskatchewan
Lake Winnipeg
South Saskatchewan
Medicine Hat
Edmonton
Forks
Grand Rapids
Lake Men'teba
Winnipegosis
Kilmorton
Kilmorton. and Moieine Hat
Partage la Praire
Prince Albert
Sugar Company Paves New York Settlement in Fraud Case
The National Sugar Company sent a settlement of 604304.37 to the United States Treasury after government investigations found duties withheld and sugar carnos landed at New York. About 23500000 recovered by the government from sugar firms is noted, with official statements indicating no new prosecutions will affect prior cases.
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New York
Jridae Mathers Succeeds Dubie In Manitoba Court
Chief Justice T. G Mathore and Indre Prendergast receive new postings in Dominion courts. Mathers becomes chief justice of Manitoba in succession to Dubie. Prendergast transfers from Saskatchewan to Manitoba to fill the vacancy. A Saskatchewan appointment to replace Prendergast will be made later.
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Jridae Mathers
Dubie
Ottawa
T. G Mathore
Court of King’s Hench
Manitoba
Court of King's Hench
Dubic
Indre Prendergast
Saskatchewan Supreme Court
Manitoba Can't of Kina
Justices Mathers
Saskatchewan
Eggs Arrive From Riga Amid Price Competition
Six thousand cases of eggs have arrived from Riga, Russia to Montreal. Imported food goods travel over five thousand miles to stabilize local prices, despite past instances of such imports during price spikes. Local merchants expect the eggs to be sold at a fair price to compete with existing markets.
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Russia
Montreal
Riga
Wmro
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