Japan Defends Pacifist Open Door Policy
Viscount Hayashi, Japan’s foreign minister, told the diet that Tokyo will not pursue aggression and will push commerce on equal terms. He said the US expressed regret after San Francisco school admission protests and stressed Japan’s intent to welcome open competition while maintaining calm in international affairs.
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San Francisco—Mall
Tokio
Viscount Hayashi
Japan
San Francisco
Washington
Colonial Preference Debate Seeks Empire Unity
London. Mr Austen Chamberlain explained at the United Club that his father did not push colonial preference lightly. He sought defence and a representative council as the route to progress, arguing the move would advance the empire and aid agricultural reform by linking fiscal reform to the back to the land policy.
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London
Austen Chamberlain
United Club
Ban on Chicago meat for British army lifted
The war office in London says Chicago meat can again be used for the British army. A Washington inquiry reply signed by RH Bade notes inspection reports were satisfactory and found no bias against Chicago meat when properly supervised.
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Britain
London
Chicago
War Office
Washington
RH. Bade
War Society
France Faces Setback in Africa Oudja Occupation Reconsidered
France contends with delays in south Algeria as General Liau and General Bervier discuss a plan of action for Oudja. The French mission led by Captain Mangin at Oudja has been recalled amid uncertain telegraphic links.
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France
Africa
Oran
Algeria
Oudja
Liautey
Bervier
Perigag
Nineteenth Army
Mangin
Proclamation Calls Peace in War Turmoil
The government outlines measures to meet peasant demands and curb civil war across Moldavia and Wallachia. A royal proclamation issued in King Charles name asks for patriotic cooperation to restore tranquility and suspend some heavy taxes immediately.
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Bucharest
MoldavMan
Wallachia
Charles
Suit to Recover Funds In Estate of Mrs. Singer
Newark NJ suit to recover 20066000 from trustees of the estate of the late Isabelle E Schege widow of Isaac M Singer founder of Singer Sewing Machine Co. Paul W Schege of Paris filed the case. Schege was the third husband of Mrs Singer.
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Newark
N.J
Isabelle E. Schege
Isaac M. Singer
Singer Sewing Machine Company
Paul ©. W. Schege
Paris
Mr. Hege
Mre. Singer
Gold Digging Opens Public Fields in Cape Town
In Cape Town officials announce April openings of public mining fields near the atanibe. Reports state the mine offers over one ounce of pure gold per ton.
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Cape Town
Government order funds reindeer import to Labrador coast
Ottawa reports the Dominion government enacted an order placing six thousand dollars to the credit of Dr. Grenfell to import reindeer from Norway. Grenfell has experimented with reindeer for transport and for food and milk, noting that current dogs used for transport reduce food supplies.
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Ottawa
Dominion
Dr. Grenfell
Norway
Labrador
Tobacco prospects urged for Dominion industry shift
F Charland, tobacco expert from the experimental farm, told the agricultural committee a bright future for Canada's tobacco sector with proper cultivation and curing methods. A deputation of MPs pressed ministers for a $6 per ton bonus on steel ships built in Canada to aid industry growth at Fort William, Halifax, Collingwood and other points. J K Robson of Treherne testified for the Eastern Retail Lumber Association, noting its 497 members and annual turnover between ten and twenty million dollars, urging more hearings and arguing lumber prices have fallen since 1887 while costs rose in 1882.
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Ottawa
F. Charland
Agricultural Committee
Dominion
Canada
Fort William
Halifax
Collingwood
J. K. Robson
Treherne
Astern Retail Lumber Association
Winnipeg
Six Year Old Murderer in Toronto Infant Death
Inquest evidence shows six year old Hymie Wineberg killed his infant sibling in a Chestnut street cradle death. Nathan Wineberg’s baby died from blows to head and face. Jury calls for Hymie’s placement in the home of correction and censures the parents for neglect.
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Toronto
Wineberg
Chestnut Street
A. J. Johnson
Nathan Wineberg
Hymie Wineberg
Head Tax Sparks Montreal Transit Firms Concern
International transportation companies operating land and water routes between Canada and the United States face a new head tax of four dollars. Washington announces the measure and associations of passenger carriers will act soon. About 55 companies serving Atlantic to Pacific ports are affected.
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Montreal
Canada
United States
Washington
Atlantic
Pacific
Montreal to Western Boys Montreal May 2 Unveiling of Strathcona Monument
Montreal plans a public unveiling of the Strathcona Horse monument on May 2 to honor Canadians who fell in the South African war. A large military review is planned with attendees including the 48th Highlanders the Queen's Own Toronto and Governor General in attendance. The cost is $20,000.
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Montreal
South Africa
48Th Highlanders
Queen's Own
Toronto
Governor General
Cannibalism Rumors Amid Famine in Shanghai
Famine stricken areas in China report cannibalism as distress grows. Officials note authenticated cases remain few but fear spread without rapid relief. Large grain orders have been placed in America, Australia and Manchuria to be filled promptly.
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Shanghai
America
Australia
Manchuria
Ross Rifle Inquiry Faces Sub Target At Public Accounts
Ottawa report notes public accounts committee grilling Sir Frederick Borden who denies dealings with Jewell the promoter. He says a writ from Jewell arrived as he left for England, was handed to his private secretary, then to a lawyer, and no further information was heard.
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Ottawa
Ont
Public Accounts Committee
Frederick Borden
Jewell
England
Separate Parliament for Ireland Debate Sparks Liberal Reaction
Lord Rosebery told a Liberal league audience that a separate Irish parliament went far beyond Gladstone’s plan. He argued an independent Irish parliament, unlike colonies, signals disloyal rhetoric. Britain would not tolerate a food tax or a separate Irish assembly.
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Ireland
London
Lord Rosebery
Liberal League
Gladstone
Great Britain
African City Properties Trust Co. Eyes Canada Expansion
At a general meeting the chairman said a plan to carry a similar company into Canada was under careful consideration. Given current money market conditions there was intent to proceed immediately.
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Canada
London
African City Properties Trust Co
Moscow Editor Jolios Shot Dead by Unknown Youth
Dr. Jolios editor of the Ruski Viedomiski was assassinated near his home by a gunman who escaped. He served in the lower chamber of the first Russian parliament.
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Moscow
Jolios
Ruski Viedomiski
Dominion Linseed Oil Co to move Elora mill to Winnipeg
The Dominion Linseed Oil Co plans to relocate its Elora mill to Winnipeg. The plant has operated about two years with machinery of the latest design. Other mills are at Baden and Moncton.
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Linseed Oil Mill
Toronto
Dominion Linseed Oil Co
Elora
Winnipeg
Baden
Mon
Draft of 25 RCGA artillerymen for British Columbia
Orders issued from the citadel require 25 men from the Royal Canadian Garrison Artillery to proceed immediately to British Columbia. The move aims to reinforce colonial defenses and mobilize rapid artillery support.
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British Columbia
Quebec
Citadel
R.C.G.A
Van Horne in Central America
Sir William Van Horne departed for Guatemala to study railway affairs in which he holds financial interest.
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van Horne
Central America
Montreal
Sir William van Horne
Guatemala
Jacob's Lanes to Bethel Faith in a Dream’s Promise
A sermon outlines Jacob's dream of a heavenly ladder near Beersheba. It links the blessing to the land and people of Israel and the church, notes repentance, and cites promises of God with Jesus’ future fulfillment. It compares Bethel to a personal house of God and discusses tithes as a potential bargain with God.
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American Prem Association
Jacob
Laban
Syria
Israel
Isaac
Rebekah
Rachel
Joseph
Asenath
Moses
Zeporah
Boas
Ruth
Christ
Abraham
God
Johorv
John x
Beersheba
Abram
Earth
Heaven
Nathanael
Jesus
Church
New Jerusalem
Jerusalem
Bethel
House of God
John xiv
Melchizedek
Tariff Commission Records Pottery Trade Shifts
The tariff commission notes Canada pottery trade rose 106 percent over 25 years aided by preferences. In contrast Australian trade without a preference has declined, highlighting the impact of tariff policy on export markets.
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London
Tariff Commission
Canada
Australia
German Reserve Men Ordered to Join for Training
Berlin reports the government has ordered 244,844 army reserve men and territorial enrollees to join the colors for a two week period. They will receive training with the new field gun and the modified rifle with improved ammunition.
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Berlin
Territorial Army
Six Italian Cardinals Appointed by Pope Except One
The pope appoints six new cardinals all Italians with one exception. The article notes Canada and England have long been unrepresented in the Sacred College.
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London
Canada
England
Sacred College
King of Siam Begins European Tour
Siam’s King Chulalongkorn I has started a European journey. The crown prince Chow Fa Meaha Vajiravudi will serve as regent in the king’s absence.
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Siam
Bangkok
Chulalongkorn I
Chow Fa Meaha Vajiravudi
Stead to Visit Toronto for World Parliament of Peace
British journalist W. T. Stead plans a Toronto visit around April 29 to promote an organization born from The Hague peace tribunal. The body aims to form the world parliament of peace.
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Parliament of Peace
Toronto
W. T. Stead
Haguepeace Tribunal
Golden Text Proved Worldwide in Kings Service
The speaker claims the golden text has proven true globally from 1807 to 1896 on the King's business. They urge readers, as children of God, to claim it for themselves and emphasize faith through the power of the Spirit.
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South Africa
God
Toworthy
Jacob
Commercial Reciprocity Talks Not Reopened in Bryce Negotiations
In the house of commons Foreign Secretary Grey stated that U S Canada commercial reciprocity was not reopened in recent Bryce negotiations and would not form part of them. He said Secretary Root had not proposed Canada adopting the U S tariff with Great Britain and others before free trade with the United States. Bryce aims to settle outstanding US Canada questions, but neither country has shown desire to reopen reciprocity. Cotton seed industry would feel duty increases amid friction over US Germany talks while France’s claims are ignored.
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London
House of Commons
Arnold Forster
Grey
United States
Canada
Ambassador Bryce
Gray
Root
Great Britain
Bryce
Maxim unveils new safety detonating fuse at dinner
Sir Hiram Maxim, famed for high explosives, told Sir Percy Sander son at the Canadian club in New York that his ten year effort yields a safety detonating fuse. He claimed it can pierce armor and detonate at a precise distance behind the plate, regardless of thickness, and he spoke of a new smoke less powder stabilite now in production.
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Maxim
New York
Hiram Maxim
Percy Sanderson
Hiram
Prosperity in the West and Canadian Settlement
William Yte argues Western Canada shows unprecedented prosperity with thriving farms and busy towns. He disputes negative reports, praising rich western resources and opportunities for hundreds of thousands of settlers who work hard, asserting leading figures confirm the positive outlook.
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Canada
Rhodes scholars to get fixed Indian service placements
London reports Sir Richard Jebb proposes fixed numbers of Rhodes scholars from Canada and colonies into Indian military civil and other services to broaden imperial involvement and interest among dominions.
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Colonials
Indian Service
London
Richard Jebb
Cambridge University
Rhodes
Canada
American Brokers Withdraw From Montreal Branches
Montreal brokers report New York houses with Montreal branches will close May 1 due to a $2000 annual Quebec tax. They cite a recent business slump and expect little activity for some time.
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Montreal
New York
Quebec
First Horse and Second Horse Run Away With Lovers
A brief Chicago News item reports a playful scene as First Horse urges departure from a sleigh with lovers, while Second Horse doubts the plan and stays. The fragment hints at a humorous escape moment.
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Chicago, News
Judicial Statistics Show Rise in Indictable Offences
The Blue Book figures reveal a rise in indictable offences for the year, with increases over 1904 and the quinquennial average, yet overall crime since 1867 shows a gradual decline. Sir John Macdonell notes death sentences for murder are seven times higher for men than women, with many cases involving women victims. Most murders involve ages 21 to 40 and occur in urban or port districts. Motives include jealousy, drink, quarrels, revenge, robbery, and poverty, while drunkenness is linked to many crimes but not the sole cause.
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John Macdonell
The Aesthete and the Fairlight Shooting Party
A satirical sketch notes the aesthete in black velvet and salmon stockings at Fairlight. He joins a shooting party, but often stumbles when the gun fires yet still charms the ladies with witty remarks about a tired day and a primrose picked in the wood.
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Fairlight
du Maurier
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