Reciproc ity politics in Canada and shifting loyalties
The article traces reciprocity debates from 1891 to the early 1900s, noting Sir John A Macdonald’s warning that unrestricted reciprocity could lead to union with the United States. It argues Conservatives and Liberals shifted on reciprocity, praising Canada’s national policy, British ties, and independence while warning against returning to old trade entanglements. It cites Laurier and Taft era positions, Imperial Conference remarks, and Canada’s economic development.
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Canada
John A. Macdonald
Wilfrid Laurier
John
United States
Wilfrid
Blake
Laurier
Taft
London
Europe
Asia
Great Britain
Dominions
England
Retirement of Archibald McDonald Chief Factor at Fort Qu Appelle
Archibald McDonald retires from the Hudson's Bay Company ending a long career at Fort Qu Appelle. He lived longer in the Saskatchewan region than any other white man and helped guide relations with Indigenous peoples during key 19th century events including Treaty Number One negotiations in 1874. His prominence and influence were noted by officials and allied with Lord Strathcona.
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Hudson’s Bay Company
Archibald McDonald
Fort Qu’Appelle
McDonald
Province
Saskatchewan
Manitoba Club
Winnipeg
Mr. McDonald
Inverness
Scotland
Canada
Hudson Bay
Anderson
Far West
York
Lake Winnipeg
York Factory
England
Sassatchewan
Red River Valley
Wolseley
Red River
Riel
Mr. MacDona
Qu’Appelle
Middleton
Northwest
United Pie
Morris
Manitoba
Dave Laird
Ter
Mr McDonald Among Makers of the Canadian West
The passage notes the role of Mr. McDonald and brother chief factor J. W. McLean in securing a treaty with Indigenous peoples. It describes the Northwest Mounted Police not yet organized and an escort of Canadian forces marching across the prairie. It states the cession covered western Manitoba and much of present Saskatchewan.
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Northwest Mounted Police
Garry
Prairie
Zoo trip ends with sting after mistaken ape hunt
A man recalls visiting a zoo to find African apes but was directed to the apiary and was stung there. The humorous misunderstanding highlights a mix up between animals and insects.
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Apiary
Encore Earns Him a Ball Return
"What did he have to bring the ball back for" asks Ethel of her companion. "Don't you know, you little goose" replies the other damsel. "Of course, it's because he got an encore" comes the cheeky punchline.
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Ethel
New Knox Hotel Ad Highlights European Plan and Bars
The New Knox Hotel operated on the European plan with first class service and modern improvements. The BAR features top liquor and cigars, THE CAFH serves meals from 6:80 a.m. to 8 p.m. and board is offered at $1 daily with beds from 50 cents upward on First Avenue in Prince Rupert.
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Knox
First Avenue
Prince Rupert
The Journal Subscription Offer
A historical line noting The Journal being published twice weekly at a yearly price of two dollars.
TIDES AT PRINCE RUPERT IN AUGUST 1911
The article explains the tide measurement system used at Prince Rupert in August 1911. It notes the Pacific Standard Time, 0 to 24 hours, and heights in feet above the Low Water datum. It also states the Harbour Datum is one foot lower per G T P Railway standards.
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Prince Rupert
G. T. P. Railway
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