Immigration talk at Toronto club dinner with Lord Strathcona
Governor General Minto lauds militia reform while praising General Hutton and stressing non political control of military matters. Lord Strathcona urges increased immigration from Europe and cites Galacians viewed as valuable settlers, as he departs for Montreal.
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Toronto
Lord Minto
Toronto Club
Lord Strathcona
Moss
Falconbridge
Lister
Hardy
Cox
McInnes
Minto
Dominion
Hutton
Oficer
Militia
Reil
Malock
Hoe
Europe
Montreal
Strike talk as Grand Trunk telegraph deputation seeks federal action
The Railway Telegraphs deputation from Grand Trunk asks MP K Clarke to press the Government to enforce the alien labor law if a strike halts operator service and imports stance from the United States. Powell’s private message says little hope remains beyond a strike.
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Toronto
Grand Trunk
K Clarke
M. P
Grand Trank
United States
Powell
Reciprocity Report Drives National Trade Board Meeting
The National Board of Trade opened with the Ebersole committee report on reciprocity and export trade. It notes rising export activity in manufactured goods and recommends pursuing reciprocal treaties to expand trade relations.
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National Board of Trade
Washington
Committee of Reciprocity
Ebersole
Cincinnati
Trade ties eyed with Canada Newfoundland pact urged
The board advocates near term steps toward reciprocal trade relations among the United States Canada and Newfoundland to boost commercial manufacturing and industrial prosperity.
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United States
Dominion of Canada
Newfoundland
Alberni By-Election Confirms Government Support
Victoria reports Alberni by election results showing government support with Neill winning by 28 votes in Alberni City. Overall outlook suggests no material change as other coast polls await final counts tomorrow.
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Victoria
Alberni
Neill
Alberni City
Liberals Celebrate Provincial Liberal Victory in Montreal
An enthusiastic Liberal meeting in Montreal marks Liberal triumphs with speakers Mr. Tarte and Senator Dandurand leading. The province shows church neutrality and Conservative missteps in Bagot contest, with the Conservatives sacrificing a potential Montmaguy chance.
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Montreal
Tarte
Dandurand
Bagot
Montmiaguy
Election results from Ontario legislature races summary
In Toronto area districts the Conservatives lose to Liberals with narrow margins while independents and Liberal candidates win in several ridings. Notable results include Libs defeating Conservatives in West Lambton and East Prince with margins of 69 and 56 respectively, and Douglas Liberal beating Willoughby Conservative in Ontario legislature races.
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Toronto
Dee
Bagot
Mareile
Edemoer Dupont
Grain Blockade Tops Port as Grain Cars and Ships Sit Precariously
Grain blockade at the port leaves fully 0 large steamers waiting to unload or freeze in at noon. About 9,000,000 bushels afloat and 7,600,000 bushels stored in elevators set a record. Rail snow blockades hinder movement to seaboard. Nelson Curling Club plans nest meeting to discuss rink proposals and season arrangements. Municipal elections occur in North West towns with Calgary and Lethbridge mayors noted.
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Buffalo
Dee
Tee
Seaboard
Nelson Curling Club
Board of Trade
Judgment Favors Newspaper Men in Contempt Case
Victoria Dec 15 Judge Drake dismissed contempt penalties against the Colonist editor and manager for remarks about the election petition hearing. He rejected challenges to Justice Martin’s appointment and noted no grave interference with justice. Also reported are sealskin prices, provincial appointments, and international political notes.
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Victoria
Justice Drake
Cotton
Hunt
Justice Martin
Supreme Court Act
Drake
fCeornse
Justics
Martin
London
Lampson
Hudson's Bay Company
Wm. P. Robinson
Nelson
Slocan
Rossland
South
East Kootenay
Redpath
Joseph Deer Graham
Nanaimo
Bennett Lake
Atlin
Capt. Raint
Harry Rhodes
Vancouver
Canadian view on adjournment of the Commission
A Washington correspondent notes Canadians expect an inevitable adjournment of the commission. They caution a lengthy recess would signal irreconcilable differences and end negotiations. Dingley shares the view and believes progress could be as good or better after adjournment. Silver and bar data follow in market brief.
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Toronto
Washington
Commission
Congress
Parliament
Dingley
Cuban Railroad Sale Secures 1,600,000 Stock Transfer
At a Havana stockholders meeting Ferro Carril Urbano authorized the sale of its entire 1,600,000 share stock. A strong American and English company has taken over the line with the 492 price figure cited.
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Havana
Ferro Carril Urbano
Disputed railway concession stalls work under American control
An order by Captain General Castell halts construction on railway concessions without prejudice to any party. The stop delays the America Indies company from starting work under a contested grant while negotiations continue. Named parties include World figures like Mr Ge W Young of U S Mortgage and Trust, Senator Smith of New Jersey, Percival Farquhar, F Pierson, Colonel B M Harvey, Hanson Bros and T W Yodd of London.
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W. Young
U. S Mortgage and Trust Company
Senator Smith
New Jersey
Percival Farquhar
Pierson
B. M. Harvey
Hanson Bros
Montreal
A and Sons
T. W. ‘Yodd
London
Castell
America Indies Company
Mrs Viau to be hanged for murder at Cordelia
Saint Scholastique Quebec December 15 Judge Tascher pronounces the death sentence on Cordelia Vian for murdering Poirier last spring. Accomplice Sam Parslow is jailed awaiting execution.
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Saint Scholastique
Que
Tascher. Veau
Cordelia Vian
Mulock Seen as Strathcona Successor in Canada
London reports business leaders agree Lord Strathcona may retire as High Commissioner and favor Hon. Win. Mulock as his successor. Mulock, the present Postmaster General of the Dominion, is described as energetic and fully qualified for the post.
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Lord Strathcona
London
Win. Mulock
Dominion
New Gold District Claimed Near Glenora
Norris, former manager of the Fearile Yu kon Transportation Company, reports a new gold bearing district near Glenora that could surpass Blondike, in the mountainous country.
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Ottawa
Dee
HH. Norris
Trime Munager
Fearile Yukon Transportation Company
Beern
Glenora
Lost Cheque Sought After Mail Delay Across Canada
John A. Turner of Nelson reports a marked cheque for 31006 mailed November 15 to his Winnipeg brother P. B. O. Turner disappeared between Nelson and Winnipeg. He has notified the Postal Department in Ottawa which issued a tracer and advised no bank payment has occurred so far.
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John A. Turner
Nelson
P. B. O. Turner
Winnipeg
Montreal
the Milner
Turner
Mysterious disappearance of a GOALR Depart Harbor worker
Ottawa reports Provincial Detective Rogers leading a probe into the mysterious disappearance of Mrakeman Snell of the GO ALR Depart Harbor. Relatives in Brockville believe murder. Snell, with fellow railway men, was found by the river in drinking clothes, hat, and coat. Rogers has found no evidence supporting murder or solvable clues yet.
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Ottawa
Rogers
Mrakeman Snell
ALR
Harbor
Brockville
Snell
House passes large Pension bill in record session
The House approved a 14.5 million Pension appropriation, a 400 thousand rise from the prior year, in a 20 minute vote with no criticism. The measure ends a long partisan dispute as supporters hailed timely assistance for veterans and retirees.
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Washington
Dec
Willison's health improves amid hospital sewer work
A private telegram from Ottawa reports J. S. Willison editor of the Globe is much improved and illness reports exaggerated. The Cedar Street sewer outlet is connected and Kootenay Lake General Hospital has linked in. Remaining work lowers the pipe below the lake bed to prevent damage from ice.
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Ottawa
Ont
Willison
The
Globe
Cedar Street
Kootenay Lake General Hospital
Ogs
Heavy Expenditures in Reichstag Debate Over Military Costs
In Benin on December 15, during the Reichstag estimates debate, Socialist leader Herr Bebel blasted Emperor William’s policies and warned of a larger naval program. He criticized police measures against Socialists and alleged secret orders, while officials defended freedom and loyalty as the budget goes to the committee.
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Herr Bebel
William
Prussia
Church of the Redeemer of Jerusalem
Bromfort von Schellendorf
von Hahnke
Dioneser
General von Gesder
Besadweky Wehner
Germany
Herr Leiber
House
Liberals Win Bagot and East Northumberland
The Mail editor claims Liberal victory in Bagot by the race cry and that the Hardy Government carried East Northumberland through money. No further explanation is given for either constituency.
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Toronto
the Mail
Bagot
Hardy
East Northumberland
Street Lighting Trust Plan Reported In Philadelphia
A preliminary wiring shows a powerful combine aiming to control street lighting nationwide. Seven firms linked to the Pennsylvania Globe Gas Light Co would be consolidated under a $1,200,000 capitalization, effective January 1, 1899, including Chicago and New York Globe and Gas Light interests and related entities. In Kansas, Governor Leedy calls an extra session to regulate railroad charges.
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Philadelphia
Evening Telegraph
United States
Mississippi River
Pennsylvania Globe Gas Light Company
United Gas Improvement Interests
Kitson Thewusdes
Topeka Kas
Kansas
Leedy
Ex Governor Henry A. Rice Dies in Boston at 82
Henry A. Rice former governor of the Commonwealth and longtime wool commission merchant with Denny Rice and Company died at his Boston home today aged 82. He earlier served as a state official and was prominent in business circles in the city.
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Boston
Mass
Henry A. Rice
The
Commonwealth
Denny, Rice and Company
Wool Commission Merchants
Copper and Lead Market Summary Dec 15 New York
Copper prices stand at 12 44 exchange 812 75 to 12 90 with brokers bids at 8 50 exchange 8 75 to 47 71. Tin and lead notes show Straits price 17 90 to 14 00 and domestic spelter 5 25 to 5 8. Plates and spels quiet.
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Exchange
Tindui
Straits
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