International Commission Forms to Fight Bovine Tuberculosis
Ottawa heads an international commission of seven Americans and five Canadians to seek control and eradication of bovine tuberculosis in Canada and the United States. Dr. J. G. Rutherford chairs the panel, formed after the American Veterinary Association meeting in Chicago. The group includes leading veterinarians, dairymen, and health officials from both countries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Ottawa
Ont
J. G. Rutherford
United States
New Country
American Veterinary Association
Chicago
Rutherford
Canadian Livestock Department
United States Bureau of Animal Industry
Veterinary Association
University of Minnesota
Leonard Pearson
Recalls Early Experiences in Canada’s Rail Growth
D. D. Mann of the Canadian Northern reflects on Canada’s development from 1879. He recalls arriving in Winnipeg by flat boat with no rail links to the Pacific and a sparse western population. He notes rapid growth to a million and a quarter people and ten thousand miles of railroad by 1900.
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Toronto
D. D. Mann
Canadian Northern
Winnipeg
Mann
Canadian Pacific
St. Vincent
Northcliffe Offers Service to Canadian Press
Lord Northcliffe after visiting Canada plans a world news service for Canadian newspapers. He will place gratulous at a London press agent to advance five hours the Times and Daily air specials and aid organized Canadian press service. A likely plan includes establishing a Canadian paper series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northcliffe
Victoria
B.C
Lord Northcliffe
Canada
London
London Times
Peary’s Broadside Aims To Dismantle Cook Claims
Commander Peary lands in Bangor reports to General Hubbard and presents documents said to disprove Frederick A. Cook. Hubbard will study the papers before Peary makes a full statement. The Peary North Pole Limited returns to Union Station amid triumphant receptions, surpassing earlier Canadian ovations.
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Robert Pay
Peary North Pols
Sidner
Frederick A. Cook
Bangor
Roosevelt
Thomas H Hubbard
Peary Arctic Club
Hubbard
Peary
Union Station
All Europe is Airship Crazy and Flying Fever
Jefferson de Mont Thompson and Sidney B. Bowman report from Rheims that Europe is airship mad and aircraft makers in France are adding aero departments. Haden Sands bought a £15,000 Bleriot monoplane and hopes to fly over New York soon. Bowman notes a British government airship of 300 feet, 20 passengers, 50 mph, two 220 hp motors. He also describes Nan's heavier-than-air mono plane with independently operable wings for ten degree control, aiming Paris to London before year’s end.
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New York
Europe
France
Jefferson de Mont Thompson
Rheims
Aero Club of America
Sidney B. Bowman
Paris
H. Haden Sands
Bowman
Clement-Bayard Company
Nan
Nau
London
May Drop City Council In Port Arthur On Civic Reform
Port Arthur Ontario council moves toward a new municipal government system. A paid expert commission may replace mayor and council, with directors from railway power light and telephone fields. A plebiscite report will be prepared and a convention attendance sought for information.
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Port Arthur
Ont
Stuis
English School Boys Win Trophy in Rifle Meet
London reports the Earl Meath trophy results for the school corps rifle competition. England scored 1 021 to take first place. British Columbia 777. Japenee 605. Selkirk 488. Dawson City 449.
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London
England
British Columbia
Japenee
Selkirk
Dawson City
Premier Asquith Warns Lords of Finance Bill Backlash
London Premier Asquith defends the budget in Birmingham addressing fears of Lords rejection. He warns that altering finance would trigger financial and administrative chaos and a potential constitutional crisis beyond a mere Lords challenge. The Liberal party pledges readiness to meet the crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Asquith
Birmingham
Lord Roseberry
House of Lords
House of Commons
Liberal Party
Canada’s Trade Shows Increase Ottawa
The Department of Trade and Commerce issues a seven-book annual report format to present faster data. Part II outlines Canada’s trade with the United Kingdom the United States France and Germany for year ending March 31. Imports and exports show shifts from 1907-08 to 1908-09 with notable changes in each country.
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Ottawa
Department of Trade and Commerce
Canada
United Kingdom
United States
France
Germany
More Men Needed for Threshing War Brides in Regina
Regina report quotes Hon W R Motherwell commissioner of agriculture saying 2000 men are still required in the province to help with threshing. He notes crews are undermanned and more outfits are being rushed in to handle this year’s huge crop. Wages range from 2.50 to 3 a day or 45 to 50 a month for six weeks or more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regina
Sask
W. R. Motherwell
Motherwell
Italian Aerial Carnival Sets New Height Record at Brescia
The flying carnival in Brescia closed with Rougier reaching 1984 metres for the meeting, greeted by a large crowd. Lieut Calderara, after wrecking his plane, used a reserve machine but could not beat Curtiss' 50 km time of 49 minutes 24 seconds, clocking 50 minutes 35 seconds. King Emmanuel attended and congratulated the aviators.
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Brescia
Italy
Rougier
Lieut
Calderara
Curtiss
King Emmanuel
Sheriff Assaulted During Writ Service in Edmonton
Sheriff Robertson tried to serve a writ of replevin on Mrs. John Moran but she appeared at the door brandishing an axe. The officer feigned compliance and retreated after confirming the writ concerned her husband’s private belongings amid an estrangement.
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Edmonton
Alta
Robertson
John Moran
Cook Triumphs In Waldorf Interview On Pole Claim
New York press reports Frederick A. Cook, the pole claimant, gave an extensive interview at the Waldorf Astoria to 32 papers. He faced questions from Peary supporters, produced a dated expedition note book, and explained sun based observations from the pole amid cloudy skies.
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New York
Frederick A. Cook
North Pole
Waldorf Astoria
Dr. Cook
Uuterview
Board of Aldermen of
Cook
Mr. Peary
Peary
Eurestioners
Pr. Cook
Pole
Harry Whitney
Airships to Carry Passengers Between Berlin and Cities
Germany plans passenger airship and airplane service by May 1910 under Star Navigation. Twenty financial institutions and notable investors support the project including banks, Prince Von Fuerstenberg, Count Tiele Winkler, Prince Von Donnersmarck, Jador Loewe, and General Electricity. The firm will buy Zeppelin Parseval and Gross balloons and Wright aircraft if adaptable for cross country trips.
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Berlin
Germany
Empire
Star Navigation Company
Prince von Fuerstenberg
Count Tiele Winkler
Prince von Donnersmarck
Jador Loew
Wright
Suffragettes Sentenced to Hard Labor in Birmingham
In Birmingham, magistrates punished suffragette ringleaders Mary Leigh and Charlotte Marsh with two and three months at hard labor for the September 17 riot during Premier Asquith's budget speech. A third woman drew one month hard labor, others received varied terms of imprisonment as suffragettes in court hurled missiles and broke courtroom windows.
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London
Birmingham
Mary Leigh
Charlotte Marsh
Asonith
Moroccan Pretender El Roghi Executed in Fez Palace
Fez dispatch reports the Moroccan pretender El Roghi was executed within the palace on September 12 after the sultan’s audience with foreign consuls. Mulai Hafid, enraged by protests over torture of rebels, ordered El Roghi shot in the presence of the imperial harem.
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Paris
Fez
el Roghi
Mulai Hafid
British Pacific Fleet Plans Unveiled by New Zealand Premier
Premier Ward of New Zealand, en route to the Vii Islands, says Britain plans a Pacific fleet that would be twice as strong as any other power in the region except the United States. The lineup includes a $10 million Indomitable class dreadnought, three $4 million cruisers, six torpedo boats and six submarines. Combined with the China station and Australian fleet, Britain would hold a formidable lead over all others except America.
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Pacific
Honolulu
Ward
New Zealand
Vii Islands
Great Britain
United States
China Station
America
Australia plans vast militia system with 260000 army by 2016
The Times reports on an Australian defence scheme to train 40,000 junior cadets 75,000 senior cadets and 65,000 citizen soldiers starting 1911 1919. Australia aims a first line of 50000 ready for action by 2016 with larger second and third lines and annual costs around £2.5 million. Compulsion starts in densely populated areas.
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London
Times
Australia
Melbourne
Cook
House of Representatives
Imperial Defence Conference
Mrs Eddy Death Claimed by Foster in East Windsor
Dr E J Foster of Vermont and Dr Robert C Hannon allege Mrs Mary Baker Eddy died some time ago and that a Boston clique hid the news and diverted church funds. They say a legal action will be taken against alleged plotters and claim Eddy’s adopted son would succeed her.
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Eady
Hartford
E. J. Foster
Vermont
Mary Baker G. Eddy
Chriistian Science Church
Robert C. Hannon
East Windsor
Hs Foster
Eddy
Boston
Dr. Hannon
Mrs. Eddy
Harry Whitney Praises Dr Cook in Sep Letter
From Labra dor dated Sept 5 Harry Whitney writes that Dr Cook has accomplished a great thing and may reach the Pole He believes in Cooks achievement and notes Pearys April Pole claim a year later. The letter was shared by Whitneys sister and referred to public interest in the polar claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Whitney
Dr. Cook
Whitney
Wm. Blodgett
Fishkill
N.Y
Peary
Indian Harbor
Pole
France Plagued by Spies and Traitors in Ranks
France faces a flood of spies from abroad and traitors within its forces. Briand urges General Brun to tighten counter espionage while General Durand warns that never before in the war era have there been so many spies. Officers fear grave risks to fortifications and mobilization.
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Baris
France
Winnipeg Heads to Economic Boom as Britain Sees Canada
Prominent English financier Walter Mlingworth predicts a Canadian boom with millions flowing in. He says Winnipeg will become the British capital’s gateway, with investment tripling over the next two years and Canada of the future starting in Winnipeg.
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Winnipeg
Canada
Walter Mlingworth
Britain
Dominion
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International Commission
Billings
Montana
Lethbridge
J. W. McNichol
Lethbridge Board of Trade
Exposition Hall
McNichol
Thomas H. Woolford
Cardston
Congress
George Wircourt
Alberta
Dry Farming Congress
McNickel
Canadian Northwest
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