Immigration Increase Drives Canadian Arrival Figures Higher
Immigrants to Canada for May total 46 677 up from 37 191 a 23 percent rise. Ocean port arrivals near 98 755 up nearly 100 percent. U S immigration falls due to rail transport issues and western land costs. For eleven months to May 31 total migration 214 395. June figures expected higher.
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Ottaw
Canada
Ocean Porta
United States
West
Texas
Iman
Immigration Department
Keep the Flag Flying in Talks on Armament Limits
Jennier Campbell-Bannerman expressed regret that armament limitation resolutions would not advance in The Hague deliberations. He cited circumstances rather than the subject and suggested reaffirming previous resolutions and keeping the flag flying. Sir Edward Grey urged public opinion to ready the way for future conference acceptance.
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London
Inter-Parliamentary Union
Jennier Campbell-Bannerman
The
Hague
Edward Grey
Foreign Affairs
British North America Act Passed in Lords
The British North America Act securing increased provincial grants in the Dominion passed the Lords with a new clause by Lord Elgin. It ensures British Columbia and Prince Edward Island receive a per head grant not less than the initial amount and not reduced if the decennial census shows population decline.
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London
House of Lords
Lord Elgin
British Columbia
Prince Edward Island
Populton
Immigration Shifts Toward Canada Warns Pacific Officials
The Canada Seattle Secretaries of Commerce and Labor Strait says immigration trends are changing toward Canada. He notes a ten percent rise in total US arrivals via all routes in three months, with immigration from Japan decreasing. He warns Canada will become a major future challenge for Pacific coast leaders.
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Canada
Seattle
Secreta of Commerce
Labor Strait
United States
Ris
Apan
Pacific Coast
Caid Sir Harry Mac Lean Escapes Raisuli Aid
Maclean escapes from Raisuli with help from Elkines Beniarous and Beni mansour tribes and finds refuge in Zaouia Yonsudi sanctuary led by a Marabout. Raisuli is alleged to have facilitated the exit to resolve a tight spot.
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Tangier
Elkines
Beniarous
Caid
Harry MacLean
Raisuli
Zaouia
Yonsudi
King Oscar study probes emigration to United States
The king seeks reasons for Swedes leaving Sweden and offers incentives to return. Newspapers and clergymen aid a nationwide inquiry to locate emigrants and understand their motives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar
Stockholm
United States
Sultan Accepts Regulations for International Police in Morocco
The sultan of Tangier has accepted in full the guidelines to govern the international police force in Morocco, as decided at the Algeciras conference.
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Tangier
Morocco
Algeciras
Looks Blue for All Red Route London
A government committee reportedly rejects an all red transportation line to encircle the globe due to high cost. The body led by Lloyd George and including Buxton Runciman and Churchill is said to have decided against the scheme, with cabinet approval expected though no official statement has been issued. Westminster Gazette cites lobby rumors.
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London
Globe
David Lloyd-George
Board of Trade
Sydney Buxton
Arnold Runciman
The
Treasury
Winston Churchill
Westminster Gazette
Government
Russian Arrestee Faces Extradition Over Moscow Murder
Matthias Raszkiewicz, a Russian citizen, is arrested in Calgary on a murder charge tied to an event in Marian Palski, Russia two years ago. The Russian government notified Britain, which informed Canada. Officials say the case may be political and Raszkiewicz will challenge extradition, claiming kinship to a wanted man.
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Calgary
Alta
Matthias Raszkiewicz
Marian Palski
Russia
Tne
Saskatchewan Crops Hopeful Despite Early Growth Delay
The Saskatchewan department of agriculture asked about crop conditions from about 1000 farmers. Most replies say the crop growth is about two weeks behind last year, with a few noting June hail but crops not yet seriously damaged.
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Regina
Department of Agriculture
Saskatchewan
Rush of Settlers Pushes Canadian Immigration Peak
Ottawa reports over 200 000 immigrants to Canada this year, a sharp rise from 1906 totals. Transatlantic steamers are nearly full for the coming month as expectations grow that immigration may reach about 300 000.
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Ottawa
Immigration Department
Canada
Inquiry on Immigrants To Farmers In Ontario Circulation
The inquiry questions the satisfaction and character of immigrants placed with Ontario farmers. It asks about complaints regarding the quality of newcomers from Great Britain and continental Europe and notes a shift to emphasizing character over quantity in Canada’s new citizens.
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Ottawa
Immigration Department
Ontane
Canada
Great Britain
Europe
L Ouida’s Condition Improves Sparks British Press Outcry
Rome Tribuna reports English novelist Louise de la Romee known as Ouida shows marked improvement in health. She refused interviews and angrily rejects British press exaggerations about her condition and circumstances.
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Quida
Rome
Tribuna
Louise de la Romee
Ouida
Alberta Exports Rise Almost From Nothing to 234000
Exports from Alberta and part of British Columbia to the United States reached 234 842 dollars last year, up from virtually nothing the year before. The shipments were mainly hides skins and furs.
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Alberta
Calgary
British Columbia
United States
Castellane Divorce Finalized After Appeal Dismissal
The appeal by Count Boni de Castellane from the November 14 court decision failed, and a final decree of divorce from Countess mine Cas formerly Miss Anna Gould of New York was entered.
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Paris
Boni de Castellane
Geatne
Mine Cas
Anna Gould
New York
Parolees Largely Faithful With One Reincarceration
Dominion parole officer P H Archibald reports that out of 300 prisoners released on parole last year only one violated parole and had to be returned to custody.
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Ottawa
Dominion
P. H. Archibald
Lessons on the tabernacle and Aaron's calf idolatry in Exodus
The text discusses Israel’s worship of the golden calf, Moses as intercessor, and the typology of the tabernacle and Jesus. It urges faithfulness, cautions against leaders who misrepresent God, and compares Moses and Jesus as mediators, with reminders of judgment, mercy, and God's steadfastness.
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American Press Association
Moses
Mount
Jesus
Aaron
Egypt
H Im
Hin
Joshua
God
Christ
Tsis
Evi
Jesus Christ
Hell
Israel
Unte
Samuel
Winnipeg flyer eyed as transcontinental railway clash grows
Railroad circles claim Great Northern and Northern Pacific will challenge Soo line by double tracking from St Cloud to St Paul and running a Winnipeg flyer over a short low grade Manitoba route. The plan routes through Fergus Falls Lake Park Crookston to Winnipeg with hopes of securing the US mail contract.
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N. P
Winnipeg Flyer
St. Paul
Great Northern Andorthern Pacific
Soo Line
Great Northern
St. Cloud
Northern Pacific
Manitoba
Fergus Falls
Lake Park
Crookston
Winnipeg
United States
Menelik Preparing for War Against Italy
Dispatches from Erythrea report fears that King Menelik of Abyssinia plans war on Italy. He raises an army of 20 000 men under a pretext of restoring order near the border, while having received 2 million dollars for Italian prisoners, suggesting the peace mission is a mere pretext.
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Menelik
Turin
Italy
Erythrea
Africa
Abyssinia
Croker Declines Nomination for East Wicklow Seat
Dublin reports that Croker has declined the Nationalist nomination to replace D J Cogan in East Wicklow. It is believed Arthur Chamberlain may allow his name to be placed before the convention, ready to take the pledged home rule demand for MPs.
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Croker
Dublin
Richard Croker
East Wicklow
D. J. Cogan
Arthur Chamberlain
Joseph Chamberlain
Mayor Edward R. Taylor Elected San Francisco Leader
San Francisco selects Dr Edward R Taylor physician and lawyer and dean of Apatnee law college and University of California as mayor after bribery graft probe and the reign of the big stick ends.
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San Francisco
Edward R. Taylor
Apatnee Law College
University of California
Young explorer Lerner sails from Tromsoe to map northeast coast
Lerner departs Tromsoe Norway for Spitzbergen to chart the mainland coastline. He will first visit Walter Wellman’s Dane’s Island station to observe preparations before Wellman’s ascent.
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Tromsoe
Norway
Lerner
Spitzbergen
Walter Wellman
Dane's Island
Wellman
Salvation Army to send 3000 women and children to Canada
The Salvation Army plans to relocate 3000 women and children to Canada this year to join their husbands. Percy Hewitt, 19, a waiter, confessed burglary to fund his travel to Canada and was remanded.
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London
Salvation Army
Canada
Percy Hewitt
Veteran Bull Buffalo Dead at Riverdale Park Zoo
A bull buffalo aged 16 died after a weeklong illness at Riverdale Park Zoo. The animal, once part of the government herd at Banff, was presented to the city by the minister of the interior several years ago.
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Toronto
Riverdale Park Zoo
Banff
Interior
Diplomatic Tensions Rise Over Japanese Troop Replacement
Viscount Hayashi, Japanese foreign minister, heads toward Seoul triggering palace consternation. The emperor distrusts Japanese soldiers attempting to substitute Korean guards, signaling growing friction in Korea.
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Seoul
Viscount Hayashi
Gunboat Sandoval Transfer Sought for Lake Ontario Militia
The state department has requested permission from Britain to station the gunboat Sandoval, currently assigned to the Naval Militia in New York, at Rochester to support militia on Lake Ontario. The move aims to bolster local defense and training opportunities.
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Washington
State Department
Sandoval
New York
Rochester
Lake Ontario
Booth to Visit Canada on Steamship Route
Toronto commissioner Coombs of the Salvation Army says General Booth will travel through the maritime provinces en route to the eastern states next September. He will reach Canada by one of the Canadian line steamers.
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Toronto
Coombs
Salvation Army
General Booth
Maritime Provinces
Canada
Canadian Line
Ward pledges 9 million acres for pensions and education
Premier Ward announces New Zealand will set aside 9 000 000 acres as a permanent endowment to fund old age pensions and education in Wellington. The plan aims to secure ongoing support for social services through a vast land reserve.
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Wellington
N. Z
Ward
New Zealand
Newfoundland Fisheries Negotiations Stated in Commons
In the House of Commons a member said a statement would be made on the Newfoundland fisheries negotiations before the end of the session.
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Newfoundland
London
House of Commons
Wheat market trends and outlook in North America
Thompson, Sons & Co. report shows U.S. wheat prices easing from prior peaks while Canadian Winnipeg prices stay firm. World supplies are tight due to weak harvests in Europe and America, with anticipated declines in 1907 1908 yields and potential higher prices driven by limited exports and rising consumption. Fort William Port Arthur prices listed for July through October futures.
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Thompson, Sons & Co
United States
Winnipeg
Southwest
Europe
America
Manitoba
U. S
Fort William
Port Arthur
Plague Deaths in India Reach New Six Month Total
The six months to June 30 report 1,060,067 plague deaths in India with June deaths at 69,064. The six month total already surpasses all of 1904 totals, marking the highest toll prior to 1907.
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London
India
Howeer
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Pariament
Age Division
Cheshire
Harmsworth
Lever
Scap Combine
Maclean At Liberty
Castellane
D. M. Stearns
Sary
Halekuiah
Polar Expeditions
Booth
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