Wheat market steadies as speculative trading dominates
The wheat market shows firming prices driven by speculative activity ahead of actual demand. Analysts expect real demand to rise once merchants near consumers recognize tighter future supplies, with weekly moves showing gains despite occasional declines. European stocks have fallen while shipments from Argentina and Australia rise, signaling a turning point toward higher prices. Manitoba markets mirror U S trends as severe winter slows activity and mills secure delivery. Fort William and Port Arthur futures reflect steady levels with January at 74 1 4, May 77, July 78 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Furthr
America
Russia
Australia
Ocean
Ocean Passage
Europe
Manitoba
Winnipeg
U. S
Western Canada
Fort William
Port
Big Diamond Robbery Shocks Niagara Falls City
The largest diamond heist in Niagara Falls history occurred Sunday but the magnitude only became public later. An undisclosed number of gems were taken from a local venue, drawing police investigation and city attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara Falls
N. Y
Whiteley Will Endows Homes For Aged Poor And Usher Cricket Funds
London headlines report Mr Whiteley’s will leaving 5 000 000 for homes named Whiteley Homes for the Aged Poor. He bequeaths 250 000 to each son and annuities of 5 000 to his sister and her two daughters. The wife is provided for during life. Hospitals receive sums up to 10 000, with 25 000 in trust for annual Christmas gifts and for cricket football rowing and swimming promotional funds. Residue to be split between his sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
California Delegation Expects Pacific Coast Solution
After a two hour White House talk on the Japanese question the California delegation reports a harmonious discussion with the president the secretary of state and the secretary of the navy. They say a satisfactory solution is likely and have telegraphed the San Francisco board of education and the superintendent of schools to come to Washington at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
White House
Pacific Coast
California
Congress
Navy
Pacific
San Francisco
McGill Principal for Sotlnd Named for Glasgow University
The Scotsman links Peterson McGill to the Glasgow University principal appointment. It notes his valuable work in development and extension problems, likely to be addressed in Scotland, and his staff of remarkable brilliancy surrounding him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGill
Sotlnd
London
Peterson McGill
Glasgow University
Scotsman
Scotland
Carrie Nation Seeks Audience at White House
Carrie Nation arrives at the White House and is denied admittance while addressing the crowd. After a brief one minute speech she voluntarily withdraws from the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Nation
Washington, D. C
White House
Stewart Mines disaster toll updated at sixty victims
Late advices from Stewart Mines in Fayette county West Virginia reduce the death toll to about sixty, down from initial estimates of 75 or 80 as investigators continue to search the mine at Stewart for missing workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carleston
W. Va
Stewart Mines Company
Stewart
Fayette County
Bill Introduced For Missionary Movement Incorporation
A bill in Albany proposes incorporating The Young People s Missionary Movement of the United States and Canada. The organization would be governed by a board of 39 managers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Albany
N. Y
Young People’s Missionary Movement
United States
Canada
Penhurst Place and Waller Encounter From History
Penhurst Place in southern England, birthplace of Sir Philip Sidney, hosts Edmund Waller who courted Lady Dorothea. She rejected him in favor of the Earl of Sunderland. Years later she recalls past verse and asks when new poems might come. Waller answers with a sharp quip about her unchanged beauty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Penhurst Place
Sir Philip Sidney
Edmund Waller
Dorothea
Dorothea Sidney
Waller
Earl of Sunderland
Penhurst
Properties of Chlorine in Gas, Solubility, and Disinfection
Chlorine is a greenish yellow gas with a disagreeable odor. It dissolves in cold water but is only slightly soluble in hot water. It destroys color in wet fabrics and is a strong disinfectant. These effects stem from chlorine's ability to decompose hydrogen compounds and liberate oxygen, which oxidizes coloring matter and kills germs.
Mistaken Whisper Sparks Embarrassing Scene
In a London Tit-Bits tale, Mrs Jones bursts into a drawing room, ruining a pretty tableau. Charlie explains he thought Jennie’s ear was her mouth, while the old woman apologizes for eyesight causing the confusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie
London
Line Exchange Over A Cook In The Kitchen
A humorous exchange centers on a cook's absence and a joke about a wife’s culinary skills. The banter contrasts a claimed expert in broils with the reality of the missing cook, ending with a light, domestic quip.
Abram and the Call of Faith in Genesis Journey
The lesson traces Abram from his call at Haran to Canaan, noting God’s fourfold promise of land, descendants, blessing, and worldwide reach. It highlights faith over unbelief, altar worship in the land, and the dangers of attempting worldly plans, ending with Abram in Egypt during famine and divine protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam
Genesis
Abel
Enoch
Noah
Abraham
Isaac
Jacob
Joseph
God
Earth
Shem
Abram
Josh
Moses
Haran
Caleb
Joshua
Canaan
Sichem
Egypt
Sarai
Israel
Elijah
The Faith of Abram and Modern Walk with God
The fragment discusses Abram’s learning of faith and questions if modern believers grow in light and knowledge beyond him. It references Naomi, Bethlehem, and ancient events at Sichem and Bethel as profitable study, and hints at future fulfillment of God’s promises with a motto about going on still with God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abram
Naom
Bethlehem
Sichem
Bethel
Surge in New York State Insanity Reported
Albany New York state commission on lunacy released its eighteenth annual report showing 5761 new cases nationwide with state hospitals recording 39 000 cases. At year end there were 25 820 insane in all institutions including 960 criminals. Discharges: 1468 recovered 1142 improved in the community and 74 temporarily insane. Aliens were deported to Europe 169.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
New York State
State Commission On
Europe
Must Be Punished. Fehmi Hasha faces punishment dispute
Fehmi Hasha, chief of palace secret service police and close ally of the sultan, is in a serious conflict with the embassy over the seizure of a ship cargo meant for Hamburg. The sultan ordered the cargo released to Germany, angering embassy officials who demand Hasha be punished for alleged infraction of the penal code.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fehmi Hasha
Secret Service
Em Hasay
Hamburg
Germany
Porte
Fehm Hasha
Fear Canada's Exports London Farmers' Club Discuss Tariff
Rouse Orlebar spoke at a Farmers' club meeting about Chamberlain's tariff commission report. He urged favoring colonial fruit over foreign in any colonial bargaining. Butter imports were cited as evidence for a favorable arrangement. Few witnesses favored Canadian store stock imports due to disease fears, and only about six supported bacon duty exemption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Farmers’ Club
Rouse Orlebar
Chamberlain
Tariff Commission
Lord Strathcona Keeps Up Busy Montreal Visit
Lord Strathcona endured extreme cold during a Montreal stay yet attended meetings and hosted dinners on Dorchester Street. His friends urged rest, but he pressed on with business and trips to Ottawa. He left Montreal in high spirits, optimistic like a market optimist about gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Strathcona
Montreal
Ottawa
Dorchester Street
Banks Expand Presence in Mining Frontier Regions
Banks from Commerce to Imperial and Standard compete as each opens new branches in mining towns. The Commerce opens a Prince Rupert branch on the Pacific coast terminus of the Grand Trunk Pacific, signaling growing confidence in the Cobalt mining area and reflecting Senate Cox's influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Cobalt
Commerce
Imperial
Standard
Ottawa
Prince Rupert
Pacific Coast
Grand Trunk Pacific
Cox
Beresford sails to New York to handle brother’s affairs
Admiral Lord Charles Beresford departs Southampton for New York aboard Kaiser Wilhelm. His brother, Lord De Laval Beresford, was killed in a railroad wreck at Enderlin North Carolina on October 23. The admiral travels to the United States to settle his late brother’s matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lord Charles Beresford
Southampton
New York
Lord de Laval Beresford
Lord Charles
Enderlin
N. C
Adiral
United States
Advances for Postal Clerks in Ottawa Announcement
In the house A C Macdonnell of South Toronto said Minister Lemieux stated the government is considering higher salaries for post office employees and an announcement will be made shortly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Ont
A. C. Macdonnell
South
Toronto
Lemieux
Earnings of Novelists in England and France
A comparison notes English novelists earn far more than their French counterparts. Ten years ago Sir Walter Regant estimated about fifty English writers earned over a thousand a year. now perhaps 150. In France not more than fifty live from writing. English authors receive 18 pence per copied sale while others may earn around 2 shillings. Emile Zola once earned a franc per book, about tenpence. Seven- feata pay and five ere comminca are mentioned as low or common rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
England
Walter Regant
Emile Zola
Horrors of Chinese Famine Shock World Aid Demanded
Washington reports deepen the Chinese famine crisis as daily outbreaks and feared epidemics press relief workers. Refugees fill southern camps under dire conditions while officials estimate 90 thousand dollars daily needed to feed four million starved souls. A tragically described family scene underscores the famine’s toll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
China
Rush of Settlers to Northwest
Montreal official predicts a spring flood of American settlers into Canada with hundreds from North Dakota preparing to cross the border and move to prairie lands. Parties will travel with household goods and farm equipment as railroads rush to provide rolling stock for the early spring migration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
W. B. Chandler
Soo Line
Canada
North Dakota
Canadian
Northern Pacific
Sooline
Great Northern
Twin Cities
Cattle Embargo Debate Tangles Irish Trade Policy
William Field of the Irish Cattle Traders Association argues that continuing policy will wipe out native traders who cannot compete with foreign imports. Field denies Morrison's Liverpool claim that 40 percent of imported Irish cattle have tuberculosis. Freeman's Journal weighs the grave effects of lifting Canadian cattle restrictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Irish Cattle Traders’ Association
William Field
Ireland
Field
Freeman’s Journal
Morrison
Liverpool
Pope Revises Stance on Church and State in France
Pope, following advice from French prelates, plans to issue instructions easing public worship under Briand's separation law. Cardinal Richards urged the Paris episcopate to attend another meeting after a preliminary bishops’ assembly where about thirty were present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
France
M. Briand
Cardinal Richards
Japan's New Warships
Tokio reports that in 1907 Japan will launch several warships at various yards. From Kuri come the battleship Oki 15 000 tons the armored cruiser Ibuko 14 600 tons and the second class cruiser Megammi 3 400 tons. Yakushi will launch the armored cruiser Kurama 14 000 tons. Sasebo and Kobe will see cruisers Tonea and Obedo 10 000 tons each. At Arego the torpedo destroyer Kirusuki 380 tons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Tokio
Kuri
Oki
Ibuko
Megammi
Yakushi
Kurama
Sasebo
Kobe
Tonea
Obedo
Arego
Kirusuki
May Abandon Churches in France Over Lease Dispute
Reported in informed quarters that the pope has made his last sacrifice in the conflict with France. The Vatican insists parish priests and mayor sign leases, and bishops and prefects countersign. If bishops’ proposal is rejected, abandonment of churches in France is likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
France
Vatican
Encounter With Troops in Java Rebellion Suppressed
Amsterdam reports a brief encounter with troops at the Java native rebels scene. The ring leader and fifteen followers were killed and many wounded, ending the uprising quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Holland
Java
General Booth Sails for New York on Feb 23
London General Booth sails for New York on February 23 and will spend a week in Toronto a week in New York four days in Montreal two days in Ottawa five days in Winnipeg and two days in Vancouver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen. Booth
London
New York
Toronto
Montreal
Ottawa
Winnipeg
Vancouver
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Market Report
Thompson, Sons & Co
U. S-Jaw
the Sunday School
D. M. Stearns
Ins Nity
Lord Bereford
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!