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Russell Banner

Location

Russell, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Apr 02, 1908

Page

3

Socialism Assailed as Threat to Empire and Liberty

London report on Lord Rosebery’s Liberal League address argues socialism endangers empire and religious faith. He praises sane imperialism and free trade, warns protectionism as corruption, and foresees a tax burden shift if socialism gains power, advocating Liberal preference for protection over socialism.

London Great Britain Lord Rosebery Liberal League League Mporte Lad Rosebery Po Party of Protection

Trail smelter linked to Ottawa mint and Seattle assay office

The Trail plant of Consolidated Mining and Smelting processes 50 to 60 tons of lead daily with most shipped to the Orient. Nearly half of 140,000 ounces sent to Hong Kong last week, over a six month total above a million ounces with shipments to the Canadian mint at Ottawa. Gold goes to the Seattle assay office before mint distribution. copper sales in the last three weeks total about 60 million pounds with most above ground already sold. The company adds a new copper furnace and a crusher to process full tonnage in one operation.

Rossland B. C Hong Kong Consolidated Mining and Smelting Company Trail Ottawa Assay Seattle United States Orient Consolidated Company Canada

Emergency currency urged to aid Canada grain movement

Toronto financiers discuss Hon W. Se Fielding’s proposal for emergency currency to mobilize western crops. Byron E. Walker of Bank of Commerce calls for rapid funding and a short term issue with retirement once the emergency ends, while A Bogart of the Dominion Bank supports a limited, well restricted plan.

Toronto Ou c. A. Bogart gene = ng Dominion Bank

Crusade on Storage Eggs Aims to Stop Cold Storage Labels

James Wilson secretary of agriculture launched a campaign to end shipping and sale of cold storage eggs as fresh. He argues New York and Chicago buyers cannot tell the difference and could be cheated into paying high prices. Violators face a $500 fine or six months imprisonment or both.

Washington James Wilson New York Chicago Wilson

Russia Friendly Speech by M Iswolsky in Douma

The speech on Russia Japanese relations by M Iswolsky the foreign minister in St Petersburg drew wide comment in new papers. The Nichi Nich imbun calls it a frank exposition of a friendly policy for two nations to bury past differences and advance East Asia development.

Tokia M. Iswolsky Minster of Foreign Affairs Douma St. Petersburg Nichi-Nichimbun East Asia

Dash for Lost Land Continues With Dawson Expedition

Capt. Mikkleson and Explorer Leftingwell plan renewed dash for the continental shelf land, as reported by Capt. Kettle years ago. The effort aims to reach the disputed shoreline on the continental shelf.

Dawson Mikkleson Leftingwell Kettle

May Remodel Parties

London notes applaud Mr. Asquith for assuming leadership and foresee a split in Liberals and Unionists. A Center party formed of Free Traders Anti Socialists is discussed as socialism rises. The miners eight hour bill may pass, raising coal prices and taxes by about $90,000,000 annually, triggering a fiscal reaction.

London Asquith Lord Rosebery United Kingdom

Emperor's Cousin Resigns From German Army in Scandal

Prince Joachim Albrecht of Prussia, major and cousin to the Emperor, resigns from the army. Emperor William reportedly ordered the move after a friendship with Baroness Liebenberg, once an actress, whose marriage he opposed due to social rank. He had previously been punished for this relationship by being sent to the southwest Africa campaign.

Berlin Joachim Albrecht Prussia Brunswick William Mittag Zeitung Liebenberg Africa Baroness Liebenberg Marie Sulzer

Duke in America Rumors Stir Rome Over Royal Match

A report from Rome claims long discussions between the Duke of Abruzzi and Italian royal figures over a marriage engagement with Miss Katherine Elkins, daughter of Senator Elkins. The duke visited Rome in February and later requested leave from command of the battleship Regina Elena amid unclear movements.

America Rome Duke of Leon Victor Emmanuel Katherine Elkins Elkins West Virgina Duke of Aosta Naples Abruzzi Navy Sportment

Western Sanitarium Ottawa at Canadian anti consumption meeting

Dr Moore the general secretary reported six months of travel across Manitoba Saskatchewan and parts of Ontario. A sanatorium was founded in British Columbia with plans for Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta. About 2.5 million pages of literature were distributed this year.

Ottawa Canadian Association For Moore Manitoba Saskatchewan Ontario British Columbia Alberta

Germany’s Colonial Policy Aims for Reform of Administration

Berlin's Colonial Secretary Dernburg during the colonial budget debate outlined plans to create a trained class of officials to govern the German colonies. He argued these experts would master native conditions and root out brutal officials and settlers who showed injustice to natives.

Germany Berlin Dernburg Colonial Department

Dominion Architects Ottawa Private Bill Passed Amended

The private bills committee reported Mr Walsh's bill to incorporate the Architectural Institute of Canada in an amended form. The name changed from Institute of Architects of Canada to Architectural Institute of Canada. Provisions granting examinations and certificate powers were removed.

Dominion Architects Ottawa Walsh Institute of Architects of Canada Architectural Institute of Canada

Wisdom and folly in Proverbs lesson by Rev. Stearns

The lesson explores godliness versus folly through Proverbs themes, stressing wisdom as Christ’s through the Son of God. It cautions against riches without wisdom, strong drink and immoral women, warns of eternal judgment, and urges repentance and faith in Christ for new birth and life. It cites biblical references to underline the path to salvation and the dangers of ignoring divine wisdom.

Hell Christ Jesus Isa Lk John Fil Christ Jesus

Lesson Reflection on David and Kingship Texts

A devotional excerpt references first Samuel verses about life and death, and quotes a line about foolhardy error. It emphasizes human hopelessness apart from God and Christ. The passage notes guidance from the Shepherd and Savior and cites lines from Psalms and Kings.

Labor Alarmed. Labor Leaders Move for Legislative Relief

Organized labor, alarmed by Supreme Court rulings and court injunctions, plans to appeal to voters for redress. A special labor committee will urge Congress to pass remedial bills this session and 117 unions with 27 000 local units will mobilize. Samuel Gompers heads the AFL and notes support from President Roosevelt.

Washington, D.C United States Supreme Court Organized Labor Congress United States Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor Eee Roosevelt

New Railway Company for North Ottawa

A bill to incorporate the Northern Empire Railway company proposes a ten million dollar capital stock with Calgary offices and a two thousand mile line from the boundary east of Cardston to Dawson City and the Alaska boundary. Preliminary directors include Henry Foy and Robert Balfour of Ottawa, Joseph J. B. Gosselin of Notre Dame de Stanbridge, Jules J. Fleu tot of Frank, Alberta, and Edward Hoffman of New York.

Ottawa Northern Empire Railway Company Railway Committee Company Calgary International Cardston Sask Saskatchewan Lethbridge Port Vermillion British Columbia Yukon Territory Dawson City Alaskan East Victoria Edmonton Henry Foy Robert Balfour Ont Joseph J. B. Gosselin Notre Dame de Stanbridge Quebec Jules J. Fleutot Frank Alberta Edward Hoffman New York

Britain’s Sea Power Gathers Three Ship Types

Lord Tweedmouth in the House of Lords declared the Temeraire class ships superior to the Dreadnought and the St Vincent type an improvement. He predicted by spring 1911 Britain would field three squadrons of four ships each of the St Vincent class, claiming no power could assemble an equal first class battleship fleet.

Britain London House of Lords Lord Tweedmouth Admiralty Great Britain St. Vincent

Trek of Caribou from Tanana to Forty Mile Head

O F Jenkins and A R Purdy return from Ketchumstock at the Forty Mile head reporting a ninety day trek of caribou from Tanana valley. The migratory bands began in November and were still moving past Forty Mile early this month when they left for Dawson.

Caribou Dawson Tanana Valley White River Forty-mile Valley O. F. Jenkins A. R. Purdy Ketchumstock Forty-mile Purdy Jenkins

Secretary Straus Details 65000 Immigration Rejections

In Philadelphia Oscar Straus says over 65000 applications for passage to the United States were rejected by steamship line agencies in European cities last fiscal year due to concerns about applicant character. He defends that immigration laws are nearly perfect and will be enforced.

Philadelphia Oscar 8. Straus United States

Earl Grey Trophy Competition Moves to Montreal

At a February meeting of the executive committee the Earl Grey musical and dramatic trophy competition was decided to be held in Montreal with the following details to be announced.

Ottawa Montreal

Liquor Combine Forms to Battle Prohibition Move

A fifty million dollar liquor and brewing coalition forms in Montreal to counter the Dominion Alliance anti alcohol league and temperance groups. Lawrence A. Wilson cites a serious threat from French clergy and press seeking tighter laws with 100000 signatures on a Quebec license reduction petition. Delegation to Quebec planned to resist license cuts and preserve the current law.

Montreal Dominion Alliance Lawrence A. Wilson Quebec

Mutiny Fear Rising From Hindu Deportations

Vancouver reports Col. John Smith, longtime adviser to the Maharajah of Mysore, en route to London to discuss emigration policy. He condemns India's deportations, warning anger among Hindus could spark unrest and a new mutiny among troops formerly in Sudan.

Vancouver B.C John Smith Mysore London Col. Smith Soudan India

Rich Gold Strike Near Herschel Dawson

The Canadian Northwest Mounted Police expedition returns after 56 days of snow shoeing from Fort Mac Pherson to Herschel Island area. Five men and twenty dogs were on the trip. three dogs died. They report a rich gold strike 60 miles east of Herschel Island, relay from the Duchess of Bedford wreck crew. no strike details released.

Herschel Dawson Canadian Northwest Mounted Police Fort MacPherson Mackenzie River Arctic Dawson Herschell Island Herschell

Nova Scotia Plans 150th Anniversary Celebration in Halifax

Halifax may host a summer celebration marking Nova Scotia’s 150th anniversary of securing representative government. The idea was launched in the legislative council by Hon. J. Nannes, with approval from the assembly. Hon. J. D. Mack promised government action on the plan.

Nova Scotia Halifax Legislative Council J. Nannes General Assembly of J. D. Mack

Manitoba Premier Foresees 20 Million Americans For Western Canada

Rodman P. Roblin premier of Manitoba and agriculture minister tours St. Louis en route to Oklahoma and Texas. He cites farming potential for Western Canada and asserts the prairie provinces of Manitoba Alberta and Saskatchewan can accommodate twenty million Americans as rail service expands. He notes population growth from under 400000 a decade ago to over a million now.

St. Louis Rodman P. Roblin Manitoba Oklahoma Texas Canada Prairie Alberta Saskatchewan

Memorial speech links Canada war sites to South African dominion

Inspired by Canada the speaker urged unity in Cape Town saying Franco British efforts to secure Plains of Abraham and Ste. Foy for a national park paralleled the South African goal. He called on South Africans to unite under the British flag to build a great lasting memorial to the dead.

Canada Cape Town W. Hely Hutchinson Plains of Abraham and Ste. Foy

Whalers Take 26 Whales in North Dawson Season

Twenty six whales were taken last season by Nar whal Belvidere Jeanette Herman Bowhead Beluga and Karluk. The haul reflects active hunt activity near North Dawson with multiple vessels named.

North Dawson Narwhal Belvidere Jeanette Herman Bowhead Beluga Karluk

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