Tuberculosis Threats Spur Pasteurization Call by Nathan Straus
Nathan Straus warns at the International Dairy Congress in Budapest that bovine and human tuberculosis rise with milk. He promotes tuberculin testing, segregation of infected cows, and universal pasteurization to protect dairy herds and children. He cites tests and New York City cases to urge swift action. He also notes Germany's naval buildup and calls for renewed national strength.
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Nathan Straus
Budapest
New York
Straus
International Dairy Congress
Vigado
Mr. Straus
Chitego
A. D. Melvin
American Bureau of Animal Industry
John R. Mohler
American Department of Agriculture
New York City
Health Department
Fireproof Paint to Save Bridges in Ottawa
The CPR presented to the railway commission tests of fireproof paint on wooden trestles and bridges. An engine crossed a painted trestle, ashes were shaken off, then hot cinders were placed on the ties and the fire went out within minutes. In another case the paint burned but did not ignite. Further experiments planned.
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Ottawa
Railway Commission
C.P.R
Wireless Telephony Trials Show 165 Kilometer Range
In Toulon the naval lieutenants Colin and Jeanice conducted official wireless telephone tests between the cruiser Conde and the Toulon naval arsenal. The experiments proved conclusive with a 165 kilometre distance and showed non rely on atmospheric conditions, improving over wireless telegraphy.
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Paris
Colin
Jeanice
Toulon
Conde
Women Free From Night Work in Austria Under Reform
Vienna reports a new ministry of commerce measure banning work by women and girls after 8 pm and before 5 am. In firms with over ten workers, female staff will receive at least eight hours of rest daily, signaling gradual improvement amid harsh labor in fields and urban trades.
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Vienna
Ministry of Commerce
Austria
Body Found in Pieces Near New York Public School
A dismembered headless man’s body was found in two black oilcloth packages on a sidewalk at Henry and Oliver streets. The bundles bore the marking black hand in blue chalk and red-stained ink. An unidentified man paid a 14 year old boy to watch them for five cents. The Italian detective bureau under Captain Carey investigated but offered few clues or progress.
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New York
Henry and
Oliver Streets
Carey
Dominion to take over Esquimault naval station and use yard as BC HQ
The Dominion government will assume control of Esquimault naval station from the imperial government. Rear Admiral Kingsmill, after inspecting yard facilities, has returned to Ottawa to report. The yard will serve as British Columbia headquarters for lighthouse and fishery protection services and a warship will be bought from Great Britain as a training ship and fishery cruiser. Pending purchase, the salvage tug William Jolliffe is chartered to aid the Kestrel fishery cruiser.
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Esquimault Naval Station
Victoria
B.C
Kingsmill
Naval Yard
Ottawa
British Columbia
Lighthouse and Fishery Protection Services
Great Britain
Dominion Government
William Jolliffe
Kestrel
The Sunday School Lesson Catalog 1906
A summarizing catalog of lessons and golden texts from Acts and James, prepared by Rev. D. M. Stearns. It outlines lessons from Peter and Cornelius to Heroes of Faith, with key verses and themes on faith, works, forgiveness, and missionary work across early Christian chapters.
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D. M. Stearns
Peter and
Cornelius
Jesus Christ
Peter
Saul
Antioch
Paul
Cyprus
Jesus
Pisidia
Stephen
Iconium
Lystra
Jerusalem
Christ
Canal disaster sinks ships after lock gate breach
The Perry G Walker upbound wrecked the Canadian canal by removing lock gates. Crescent City sank, Walker sinks, and Assiniboia damaged as water roars through the lock. Welker mis-signal caused collision. two-month delay anticipated for lock repair and $100000 damage.
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Sault Ste. Marie
Perry G. Walker
Gilchrist
Canadian Ship Canal
Crescent City
Walker
Canaan Pacific
Assiniboia
Welker
Tthem
Niggara
Col Steele Roasts Western Militia Aide Shortage
Fort William reports Col Steele says fifty thousand fit for service could be mobilized in days and blasts local men for apathy toward militia. He urges more support and trophies to incite enrollment, criticizing idle youth and street corner hangers about.
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Fort William
Canada
Steele
D.O.C
Smuggled Chinamen Held in Icebox Plot at Rail Car
Testimony in the U S district court describes Chinese smugglers concealed in an icebox of a railroad dining car. Despite freezing conditions, many endured the journey from Mexico to reach Chicago. One man suffocated, prompting others to abandon plans and return home.
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Chicago
United States
Mexico
United States District Court
Government to Buy Saskatchewan Telephone System
Moose Jaw reports Hon. J. A. Calder confirming government purchase of the Saskatchewan Telephone Co system for about 150000. Takeover set for July 1, giving state control of a key provincial exchange outside Saskatoon with 260 miles of long distance wire and thirty toll offices. Improvements and extensions are to be considered, especially for local exchanges.
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Moose Jaw
J. A. Calder
Saskatchewan Telephone Co
Saskatoon
Saskatchewan
Sytem
Rouleau
Estevan
Zangwill Project Faces Growing Opposition in Zionist Plans
Opposition gathers against Israel Zangwill's irrigation scheme in Mesopotamia costing 40 million dollars. The plan envisions Turkey granting colonization rights and establishing a state there. The issue is expected to dominate the Zionist convention opening with 800 delegates from across the United States.
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Zangwill
New York
Israel
Mesopotamia
Turkey
United States
Lord Beresford Plans Canada Visit In Autumn
Admiral Lord Charles Beresford told Canadian delegates he intends to visit Canada in the autumn to discuss defence questions with leading figures. The aim is to explore potential cooperation on national defense issues.
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Lord Beresford
London
Lord Charles Beresford
Canada
Presbyterian General Assembly Endorses Church Union
In Hamilton Ontario the Presbyterian general assembly approved church union by a standing vote, passing Principal Patrick's motion and defeating Rev Dr McKay's federation amendment. The decision signals support for broader merger plans within the church body.
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Church Union
Hamilton
Ont
Presbyterian General Assembly
Patrick
Dr. McKay
Imperial defence discussed with cable rate relief at conference
The imperial conference resumed talks on Defence with emphasis on dominion control of overseas forces and universal military training. Delegates urged lower empire cable rates, possible state-owned Atlantic cable, and cheaper telegraphic facilities, while Canada pressed for full dominion autonomy.
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London
A. J. Balfour
Lord Roberts
B. H
Balfour
Gemman
English Channel
Mediterranean
Mr. Fink
Mr. Cohen
Lee Strachey Amery
The
Times
Great Britain
J. A. McDonald
Globe
Brierly
Montreal Herald
Canada
Church union unlikely says Bishop Mills in Ontario synod
Bishop Mills declares church union impracticable within the millennium and warns that union motives are utilitarian and worldly. He says Protestant bodies show no grounds for collective union despite individual desires. A Baptist convention in Toronto denounces union as a threat to Protestant principles.
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Kingston
Mills
Ontano
Church Union
Toronto—Church Union
Protected Union of Baptist Churches
Canada
Dominion Union
Advocates State Purchase of Global Telegraph Cables
J Henniker Heaton argues in the Chronicle for Britain and its allies to buy the world’s cable networks. He cites Australia’s penny-per-word telegraph rate and urges a joint British American purchase to create a single state monopoly on cable communication.
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London
J. Henniker Heaton
the Chronicle
Australia
Europe
America
India
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Riel
German Navy League
Koester Ali
England
Kooster
Tineny Fyreyet
Critis Ja
North Sea
Baron Engel
Atlantic
Pacific
Far East
Herr Schmidt
the Sunday School
Soo
Col. Steele
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