Provincial Grain Men Propose Public Elevators Plan
A Manitoba memorial from the Grain Growers' Association outlines a $3,000,000 public elevator system funded by a commission answerable to the Legislature. It calls for provincial ownership, self-sustaining operation, and centralized head offices in Winnipeg, with oversight by a diverse committee and cabinet involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowe Am Bey
Eifectaurs
Aasamaton
Gover Eam
Inecor - Mission
Wimmipee
Manitoba
Grain Growers’ Association
Iowa
D. W. McCuaig
Portage la Prairie
J. W. Scallion
Virden
R. C. Henders
Culross
R. McKenzie
Winnipeg
Peter Wright
Myrtle
F. W. Kerr
Souris
R. M. Wilson
Poxringhwest
G. H. Malcom
Birtle
J.B Weed
Oakville
R. J. Avison
Gilbert Plains
D. TD. McArthur
Lauder
John Kennedy
T. A. Crerar
Grain Growers’ Grain
Coal Famine Hits Major U.S. Cities Prompting Closures
The report notes severe coal shortages across the United States with Minneapolis and Chicago facing imminent fuel cuts as temperatures drop. San Francisco braces for a historic famine with coal at $20 a ton, while the Rock Island Arsenal in Iowa closes departments affecting 1,700 workers. Des Moines also reports statewide coal famine.
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United States
Minneapolis
Minn
Northwest
Chicago
San Francisco
Iowa
Rock Island Arsenal
Des Moiines
Has Largest Mileage
Montreal reports that the Canadian Pacific system added 1,760 miles last year and now totals about 14,000 miles, the most of any continental railroad. It owns 10,048 miles in Canada and nearly 5,900 in the United States, ahead of the New York Central.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Canadian Pacific
C.P.R
Canada
Tites
United States
New York Central
Steen
Pacific Ami Ager Eson Ig Ayia
Eradicating liquor traffic gains seen in Canada local option vote
Local option wins reported in 161 municipalities with 79 by law carries and 57 by time clause losses. Brantland shows 2711 against 1000 votes but fails to reach three fifths. Recount planned as temperance forces vow continued effort and public sentiment presses toward outlawing liquor traffic. Joseph Gibson calls Monday’s victory pivotal for Canada and a social economic turning point. Ben H. Spence notes 140 municipalities show 530 bars closed 83 stay open and three fifths saves 237 licenses adjusting closures to 193.
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Torone
Ari
Brantland
Trre Mves
Canada
Joseph Gibson
Ineraol
Dominion Abience
Sid Ben H. Spence
Secming
Dominion Alliance
British Elections Seen Shaping Up Like Tariff Reform Fight
London reporters at Balfour's Hanley meeting doubt a Conservative victory is likely in the United Kingdom or England. Manchester Guardian notes tariff reform chances in Manchester are poor and predicts Unionists may lose Joynson Hicks seat. Joe Martin predicts Tory losses and warns radicals government may be safe, while early inquiries show no big swing to tariff reform against free trade plus budget.
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London
England
Hanley
United Kingdom
Manchester Guardian
Manchester
Joynson-Hicks
Winston Chuchill
Joe Martin
East St. Pancras
Martin
Five Fatalities in Western Storm
Regina reports a western storm causing five confirmed deaths and one probable death along with injuries and distress. Homesteader frozen on New Year’s Day south of Roleau. Clark of Lang perished driving hay southwest of the town. three Yellow Grass area children died while en route to grandparents. sheriff A V Whitehead of Weyburn missing as police search the south country.
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Regina
Roleau
Clark
Lang
Sherriff A. V. Whitehead
Weyburn
South Country
Moose Jaw Land Office Records Break 1909 Entries
Moose Jaw Sask entries rise in December with 543 entries covering 1 096 quarter sections. The year total hits 18 536, surpassing 1908’s 14 728 record. On January 11 eight townships open, with more openings planned next month.
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Moose Jaw
Sask
Vancouver Death Rate in 1909 Remains High
Vancouver reports that about one person in every 92 of the population died in 1909. Tuberculosis accounted for one in ten deaths, underscoring a serious health challenge in the city.
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Vancouver
Race for South Pole Expands Across Nations
A three nation pole hunt unfolds as France England and the United States push expeditions toward the south pole. An American Arctic effort under National Geographic Society banners advances from the north while Charcot and British plans loom. Prominent Peary aides Bartlet McMillan Borup may join the southern voyage.
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New York
South Pole
England
France
United States
National Geographic Society
Washington
Peary
North Pole
Haimis
Freece
Antarctic
Jean Charcot
Rio de Janeiro
Deception Island
Englarmi
Lomion
R. C. Scott
Ernest O. Sheckleton
Scott
Robert Bartlett
Roosevelt
Cape Sheridan
Donald B. McMillan
George Borup
Altoona
No Hope for Brazilian Filibuster Boys
Two shabby boys from New York Samuel Poe Jr and Hubert Kincaid arrive at Ellis Island aboard the Verdi from Brazil. They were among nine youths who left New York on November 4 1907 to overturn Brazil s government. The expedition ended violently with nine deaths injuries imprisonment and a leader driven insane.
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New York
Ellis Island
Verdi
Brazil
Samuel R. Poe, Jr
Hubert Kincaid
Moose Jaw
Canada
Magalbli
George Vice
Hackensack
N.J
Parker
Kincaid
Cook's Original Records Arrive in Copenhagen
Dr. Cook's journals reached Copenhagen and were given to the commission that already reviewed his typewritten data. Professor Salomonsen says they will be examined but won't change the panel's verdict, which remains that Cook's polar discovery claims are unfounded. Professor Stroemgren implies no new information will alter the outcome. Sources indicate Cook is coordinating with friends here and may issue a statement soon.
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Copenhagen
Dr. Cooks
Cook
Walter Lonsdale
Salomonsen
North Pole
Stroemgren
Commission
Readmission of American meats sparks German debate
In Berlin a fierce dispute pits German cattle raisers against butchers and meat sellers over allowing American meats. The agrarian press argues imports would ruin agriculture while government price reports show meat costs higher in Germany than in other European countries, with pork above 1906 levels.
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Berlin
Germany
Government Ownership of Terminal Elevators Urged by Manitoba Growers
At a Manitoba Grain Growers meeting in Winnipeg a plan was set to push federal takeover of terminal elevators. A delegation will visit Ottawa in late January to press for public operation, with Alberta Saskatchewan and Dominion groups invited to join. Deputations were chosen to meet Canadian Pacific and Canadian Northern railways.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba Grain Growers’ Association
Grain Growers’ Grain Company
Ottawa
Manitoba Association
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Dominion Grange
Dominion. Millers
Delates
Manitoba
Bramxon
F. W. Green
Meuse Law
Saskatchewan Grain Growers’ Association
Saskatchewan Legislatue
Dominion
Canadian Pacific
Canadian Northern Railway
Parisairs sparks clash over Wright brothers air trust
French aviators and newspapers rebuke the Wright brothers for seeking dollars in Europe. Leaders like Bleriot and Farman defend open collaboration as pilots warn a looming air trust could stifle progress amid competition with Paulhan and other French machines.
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Paris
France
Wright Brothers
Paulhan
Wrights
Farman
Latham
Bleriot
Delagrange
Fennnan
Chalons
Europe
Paulbam
America
Paulhen
Selon
Teachers to Tour in British Isles from Manitoba
Manitoba teachers plan an eight week visit to the old country in 1910. The tour will start after marking exams, likely July 4, and depart from Montreal aboard the Canada. About many bona fide Manitoba teachers may join, with costs not to exceed 200. Applicants register with secretary Fred J. Ney Treherne Man.
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British Isles
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Old Country
Montreal
Old
Mes
Fred J. Ney
Treherne
Man
Universal Peace Idea Seen Gaining Favor In Europe
The United States has addressed a circular note to great powers urging an international court of arbitral justice to secure universal peace. Secretary Knox says success depends on global conscience and strong backing from England and France, with President Taft supporting the effort.
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Chancelleries of
Europe
International Court of Arbitral Justice
Washington
D.C
State Department
Knox
United States
England
Paft
Mr. Knox
Foreign Relations Committee
Tait
Canada Population by Province and Immigration Rise
A census estimate puts Canada’s population at about 7 350 000 at year end with Manitoba and Ontario showing notable gains. Immigration since March 31 adds roughly 159 000 newcomers, about 100 000 to Western Canada, while Maritime provinces remain without detailed eastward intake data. The document lists provincial totals and increases since 1901.
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Ottawa
Census Department
Canada
Quebec
Ontario
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
British Columbia
Uar
Dominion
Maritime Provinces
Marconi to Operate Wireless Stations in Canada
Ottawa reports that Marconi plans to establish over twenty wireless stations across Canada to receive messages from Great Britain by wireless telegraphy and relay them to distant points by telephone. The system aims to overcome landline limitations and is expected to begin operation by early spring.
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Ottawa
Marecom Company
Canada
Great Britain
Scotland
Manitoba Rangers Adopt Khaki Uniform and Elk Badge
At an officers meeting of the 6th regiment including Brandon Portage and Souris held in the armory the decision was made to adopt a khaki uniform with green trimmings. The motto chosen is Seraper peratis meaning a ways ready. The badge will be an elk head of suitable design.
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Manitoba Rangers
Brandon
Portage
Souris
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Joseph Martin
Meats Hign
Domminnion
U. S
Marconi
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