Wheat Market Turns Slightly Lower On Prairie Crop Prospects
The March 23 1905 Market Report notes wheat prices softened after a brief uptick as favorable U S and Indian crop conditions curb gains. Declines reflect aggressive bear selling and expectations of reduced exports from India. Winnipeg prices show mixed movement with new trading activity tied to lake navigation and opening of navigation. Live stock and produce show steady to weak prices with eased demand across cattle hay butter and eggs.
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Bradstreet
Europe
Argentina
Australia
Bradstreet’s
Manitoba
Winnipeg
Fort William
Port Arthur
Oats and grain prices move in Winnipeg market
Winnipeg March 24 Oats ease at Fort William for No 2 white Speltz up 10c per bushel to 50c seed demand. Millers raise rolled oats 10c per bag as a U S competitor suffers fire losses. Millfeed bran 13 per ton bulk delivered, shorts 15. Ground feed oat chop 26, barley chop 20, mixed barley and oats 24, oil…
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Winnipeg
Fort
Carlota
California
Ontario
Express
Fort William
Speltz
Shorts
Remains Arrive in San Francisco for Mrs Jane L Stanford
The remains of Mrs Jane L Stanford arrived on the steamer Alameda from Honolulu in charge of Stanford University President Jordan. Accompanying her were Miss Bertha Berner and Miss May Hunt, her private secretary and maid. Flags on all vessels were half masted as the Alameda neared the harbor.
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San Francisco
Cal
Jane L. Stanford
Alameda
Honolulu
Jordan
Stanford University
Bertha Berner
May Hunt
Gold Find Near Boundary Reported by Emerson Man
Walter B. Clark of Emerson Manitoba says he found a gold ledge east of his home about thirty miles from the Soo and Great Northern lines. He showed quartz specimens with free gold and plans legal filings with an essay to follow after testing in Chicago.
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Walter B. Clark
Emerson
Man
Soo
Great Northern
St. Paul
The
Clark
Chicago
California
Gouin Becomes Premier of Quebec Formation of Cabinet Begun
Shortly after 2 o clock Tuesday the lieutenant governor called L Gouin to Spencerwood and asked him to form a cabinet. Gouin accepted and will announce the cabinet when the house meets. Turgeon said Mr Parent resigned and Gouin was entrusted with forming a new ministry. The house adjourned to allow cabinet formation. Probable ministers listed include Gouin premier and public works, Turgeon lands mines fisheries, McCorkill treasurer, Archambault attorney-general, Tessier agriculture, and Wier without portfolio. Roy likely to be speaker replacing Tessier.
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Gouin
Quebec
Québec
Elock
L. Gouin
Spencerwood
Jette
Turgeon
Parent
Japanese plan to raise sunken warships at Port Arthur
Hyades reports an English firm will raise ships at Port Arthur. Cofferdams around each vessel may allow repairs and raising. the Variag cruiser, sunk at Chempulo, is raised to Nagasaki for repair and recommissioning under Japan.
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Victoria
B.C
Hyades
Japan
Port Arthur
Sevastopol
Variag
Chempulo
Nagaski
Train plunges into Niagara River after misrouted switch
A Michigan Central engine and one car of a dressed beef train plunged into the Niagara River near the falls on Saturday night after taking the wrong switch. Engineer Delaney stayed at his post to warn his fireman and then leaped. Conductor Higgins jumped and escaped unharmed. The engine and car fell past the snubbing block, into the river.
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Niagara
Toronto
Michigan Central
Niagara River
Falls
Delaney
Higgins
Two Men Swept Overboard in Sarmatian Voyage Storm
The Halifax special reports the steamship Sarmatian arrived after nineteen days from Glasgow. Severe storms swept the vessel for days. during the voyage fourth officer H Glover and the ship's carpenter were swept overboard while securing hatches. The hospital quarters were stove in and a woman washed from her bunk but the ship sustained no serious damage.
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Halifax
Glasgow
H. Glover
Vancouver Conductor Fined for Perjury to Customs
George McDonald CPR freight conductor from Brandon was arrested while boarding a train to Winnipeg for perjury to the Victoria customs by claiming to bring an automobile as settler's effects. His wife’s court presence softened the sentence. he pleaded guilty and paid a $50 fine.
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Vancouver
George McDonald
C.P.R
Brandon
Winnipeg
Victoria
McDonald
Determined to Die in Toronto Suicide Note
D George Grier an insurance and financial agent aged 60 committed suicide at Mrs Gallagher s residence on D Arcy Street where he roomed He returned to his room last night around 830 and opened the gas by plugging the stovepipe hole and door crevices This morning the door was forced open and Grier was found dead A quantity of strychnine was found in his pocket.
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Toronto
D. George Grier
Gallagher
D'Arcy Street
Grier
Will Grant Big Bonus In Edmonton Rail Deal
Edmonton officials discuss a rumored agreement with Grand Trunk Pacific to secure a $100000 bonus for the city. Messrs Morse and Stephens of the Grand Trunk Pacific arrived to sign the deal, while local sources could not confirm the P R R control of the E P P from Strathcona.
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Edmonton
N.W.T
Canadian Pacific Railroad
Strathcona
Messrs. Morse
Stephens
Grand Trunk Pacific
Little Bobs to Open Fair in Westminster
Vancouver reports that Lord Roberts is invited to Canada by the Dominion fair management in Westminster. Word says Bobs will attend the fair and may deliver a speech at the opening if nothing unforeseen occurs.
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Vancouver
Lord Roberts
Canada
Westminster
Bobs
Extending C N R Quebec Lines in Summer Plans
Montreal reports Canadian Northern will extend its Quebec network this summer adding multiple line projects. The major undertaking is the shore line expansion along the provincial coast as part of broader system growth.
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C.N.R. Quebec
Montreal
Canadian Northern
Province of
Quebec
Montreal Line Reduces Run to Levis by Shorter Distance
Montreal service from the city to Levis shows distance cut to 158 miles, making it two miles shorter than the route to the political capital from the same region. The change arises from Canadian Northern railway timing and map updates affecting travel planning.
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Montreal
Canadian Northern
Lc.r
Levis
A Century Too Old Chinese Woman Tale Reexamined
A Vancouver report questions a claim of a 172 year old Chinese woman traveling from Florida to China. The dispatch says she arrived but is actually 72, not the century-spanning age claimed.
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Vancouver
B.C
Florida
China
War Material Sails From Esquimalt Aboard Penthersilea
A Victoria B C special reports the British ship Penthersilea carrying two thousand tons of ordinance including heavy nine inch guns mines and torpedoes enough armament for a first class battleship The vessel delivers the last naval stores from Esquimalt to England after the station was abandoned.
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Victoria
B.C
Penthersilea
Esquimalt
England
Diamond Diamonds Hinted North of the Great Lakes
Dr Ami of the geological survey says another Kimberley may lie north of the great lakes in Canada. He is convinced diamond wealth is hidden between the great lakes and Hinson's bay. Survey parties and explorers in northern Ontario should seek any clues indicating diamond deposits in that region.
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Ottawa
Great Lakes
Ami
Geological Survey
Protecting Old Glory Albany Bill Bans Flag Advertising
Governor Higgins signed a law limiting use of the United States flag for advertising after September 1. The court of appeals struck down earlier restrictions on flag use for sale of wares. The American Tobacco Company plans to challenge the new law’s constitutionality.
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Albany
N.Y
Higgins
United States
Court of Appeals
Desperate Hold Up Near Berkley Steals Bank Cash
J E Daly an Oakland liveryman acting for the Central Bank of Oakland was robbed of 10000 dollars on the road between Stage and Point Richmond. Daly and ex deputy Roach were tied gagged and later freed after near Stage. Bank shipments of 10000 dollars monthly to the Standard Oil plant were suspected as knowledge.
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Berkley
Cal
J.E. Daly
Oakland
Central Bank of Oakland
Stage
Point Richmond
Daly
Roach
Standard Oil
Rich Woman Dies of Starvation in Long Island Home
New York widow Phoebe A. Berrian reputedly worth 500000, widow of Samuel Berrian famed for the Hamilton Rifles at Gettysburg, is found dead in Flush ing Long Island. Neighbors forced entry after a week with minimal food seen, doctors say starvation led to a general breakdown. She had been a recluse since her husband’s death, and a plate was set at the head of the table each morning.
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New York
Phoebe A. Berrian
Samuel Berrian
Hamilton Rifles
Gettysburg
Flushing
Long Island
Queen Alexandra welcomed in Lisbon amid royal pageantry
The British royal party arrived by yacht to Lisbon with cheers, gilded galleys, and a grand procession to the palace. Queen Alexandra was met by the Portuguese queen dowager and greeted by banners, flowers, and liberating pigeons. A storm forced the yacht to seek Vigo shelter and Princess Victoria felt unwell, affecting plans.
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Alexandra
Lisbon
Portugal
Great Britain
Charles
Vigo
Victoria
Russia weighs peace terms as Tsarskoe Selo reports pause
A government faction in St. Petersburg presses for peace with Japan if a reasonable basis exists. Ministers allied with Witte push the plan, while war party figures and Sakharoff oppose. Paris mediation and possible talks through Delcasse or Harmand are anticipated. Suvarin quotes suggest Russians may prefer continuing the war to driving Japan back.
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St. Petersburg
Japan
Russia
Tsarskoe Selo
Sakharoff
Velion
Admiralty
M. Witte
William
Nicholas
France
M. Delcayse
Mr. Detono
Paris
M. Harmand
Count Batsura
Tokio
Sangar
Chunchiatsu
Harbin
Manchuria
Amur
Linovitch
Sungari
Suvarin
Novoye Vremya
Reform
Revolutionary Party
M. Bezobatasow
Religious Revival Spreads to America in New York Plan
In New York City ministers launch a broad evangelical campaign, raising $30,000 for Manhattan and nearby areas. Open air meetings will begin in early summer with large tents set up in open lots and parks to spread the revival movement.
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New York
British Isles
Greater New York
Manhattan Island
Marconi Station's Valuable Aid Delays Cedric’s New York Arrival
A Cape Race wireless report says the White Star steamer Cedric faced heavy weather and will likely be two days late to New York. The message relayed via the Tunisian at Halifax confirms Marconi system coverage among Antarctic coastal routes and steady home-office contact during voyages.
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New York
Cape Race
Cedric
White Star Company
White Star
Halifax
Cape’ Race
Gulf of St. Lawrence
Marconi
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