Optimistic Outlook for Prince Rupert Under New Rail Era
Busby chief inspector of customs for the Dominion expresses strong optimism about Prince Rupert. He cites rapid growth and Grand Trunk Pacific plans, predicting the city could become a remarkable trade hub with improved port handling and faster development once the railway comes through. He will finish his inspection then depart for the capital.
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E. S. Busby
Dominion
Prince Rupert
Busby
Vancouver
Prairies
Grand Trunk Pacific
Rotten eggs for a suffragette
Barbara Wylie, a leading suffragette, was pelted with rotten eggs during a speech attempt in Doncaster. Police protected her as she was escorted to a safe area away from the mob. The incident followed her return to Canada via Vancouver and Victoria.
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Doncaster
London
Barbara Wyllie
Canada
Vancouver
Victoria
Emperor of Japan gravely ill with uncertain recovery
Tokio May 23 The condition of the Emperor of Japan remains grave and his recovery is regarded as problematic. The illness and prognosis dominate dispatches from Tokyo as officials monitor his status.
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Tokio
Emperor of
Japan
Vesuvius Active Shakes Naples as Scientists Watch
Mount Vesuvius becomes active once more near Naples drawing close scientific observation. Reports indicate renewed eruptions and ongoing monitoring by researchers and authorities.
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Naples
Mount Ve *Suvius
Salvation Army Sunday Meetings and Sword and Shield League
Salvation Army events list services Sunday at 11 a.m. on The Lily first in a flower series, 3 p.m. Free and Easy with Five of Spades, and 8 p.m. evangelistic meeting The Soul What Is It. Study of Paul’s Letter to the Romans invites all. Sword and Shield League meets Thursday 8 p.m. officers’ quarters rear citadel, all welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
Sword and Shield League
Serious train wreck injures West of Calgary
A CP Rail eastbound No 4 engine derailed thirty miles west of Calgary. One man Henry Barber was seriously injured others including nine men and women were cut or bruised and fifteen Chinese workers lacerated.
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Calgary
C.P. R
Here
Henry Barber
Tariff Changes in the Customs Tariff Ottawa Resolutions
The House at Ottawa adopts tariff resolutions amending Schedule A of the Customs Tariff 1907 as amended by later Acts and Orders in Council. They strike items 20 21 22 28 39a 77 101 111 112 118 134 136 185a 185b 185c 137a 141 452 153 263 264 290 441 535 and insert new items with updated duties. Continued on last page.
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Canada
House
Ottawa
King George Urges Peace Amid Berlin Crown Gathering
Berlin May 23 King George the guest of Emperor William spoke in reply to the British residents asking for peace saying his fervent wish is preservation of peace. The note coincides with the wedding preparations for Princess Victoria Louise to Duke Ernest Albert of Cumberland. The crown heads meeting may spread peace sentiment among nations. The princess will wear the historic crown from the imperial treasury for the marriage.
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Berlin
George
William
Victoria Louise
Ernest Albert
Cumberland
Mexican Soldiers Ambushed. Federal Force Annihilated
Eagle Pass Texas May 23. Reported that one hundred federal Mexican soldiers were ambushed by state troops in the northern part of the country and killed. The information was received here.
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Eagle Pass
Texas
Library opening announced for Monday evening
The reading room will open Monday night at eight. The public is invited to attend. Principal Brady of the High School will give an address, with Bishop DuVernet if he is available.
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Brady
Bishop DuVernet
No Paper Sunday Acknowledges Empire Day Holiday
The Journal will not appear Sunday morning due to Empire Day public holiday. The next issue will be published on Tuesday.
Accident on Torpedo Boat Stewart in San Diego
Two men were killed and a third man dying after the cylinder head blew off a torpedo boat Stewart in San Diego. The incident occurred today and authorities report likely causes are under investigation.
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San Diego
Stewart
Duchess of Connaught Improves in London
The Duchess of Connaught’s condition in London on May 23 shows improvement. Reports say her health is stabilizing and she experiences better general strength with no new complications observed.
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London
Duchess of Connaught
City Schools Stay Open Monday Despite No Special Attractions
Public schools in the city will open as usual on Monday. Trustees concluded there is no local attraction to warrant a holiday and decided against closing.
Greater Victoria Sewerage Scheme Approved for Costly Undertaking
Victoria May 23 engineers appointed by the Government have approved plans for the construction of the Greater Victoria sewerage scheme. The proposition involves millions of dollars of expenditure and covers a very wide territory.
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Victoria
Vr Iuyvr
Change in Canadian House Rules Prompts Historic Debates
A compilation of quotes from Liberal and Conservative figures in 1911 debates on closure and rule changes in Ottawa. Notable remarks from Sydney Fisher Rodolphe Lemieux Charles Murphy Allen Aylesworth W Pugsley and others reflect a long running dispute over parliamentary procedure and majority and minority rights.
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Ottawa
Sydney Fisher
Rodolphe Lemieux
Canada
Charles Murphy
Allen Aylesworth
W. 8
Fielding
William Paterson
Wm. Pugsley
F. 8. Carvell
Birth announced for Humble couple's newborn son
In this city on Friday May 23 a son was born to Mr and Mrs W G Humble. Mrs Millar left yesterday morning for Scotland on a visit.
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Messrs
Wright and
Debenham
God Save the King
Messrs. Wright
W. G. Humble
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W. R. Macdonald
Toronto
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Hayner's
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P.c
N.o.p
Grees
Library Orkening
Wang
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Duchess
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