Peace Conference Plans Reflect GB US Offers and Arbitration Clause
The Hague talks see United States and Britain propose combined plans for periodic conference meetings with a seven year period and extraordinary convocation if grave issues arise. Britain faces criticism over naval warfare stance, while contraband votes split allies with France and Spain abstaining. An arbitration court amendment allows withdrawal on six months notice without altering core aims.
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United Otestae
the Hague
United States
Great Britain
A.neral
Germany
France
Spain
Tweedmouth Presses Imperial Naval Plans in Lords
In the House of Lords Lord Tweedmouth urged careful consideration of naval questions at the imperial conference. He cited progress toward a colonies treaty on naval defence and defended colonial contributions while noting Canada’s reluctant direct financial support. The ministerial line favors home judgement on colonial help.
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Tweedmouth
London
Lord Brassey
House of Lords
Thevernment
Lord Tweedmouth
Canada
New M. P. of Hornsey Lord Ronaldshay Tours East and Himalayas
Lord Ronaldshay, newly elected M P for Hornsey Middlesex, has long travels in the East and Persia reflected in Himalayan trophies and two travel volumes. He recalls a 14 000 ft Himalayan snowstorm with no food until help arrived and notes a government building site swept by an avalanche killing eight native assistants and an English telegraphist.
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M. P
Hornsey
Ronaldshay
Marquis of Zetland
Middlesex
East
Persia
Himalayas
Kay
Booth Chooses Successor for Salvation Army
London General William Booth seals plans for the army’s future under one leader Bramwell Booth with Commissioner Howard and Commissioner Booth Tucker as alternates. The successor will lead alone, not a board, as Booth tours Blackburn and delivers his final message.
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Booth
London
William Booth
Salvation Army
Blackburn
Army
Bramwell Booth
Howard
Booth-Tucker
Coast Leprosy Maintenance Costs Abolished
Ottawa acts to relieve all Pacific coast municipalities from leper maintenance expenses following Dr Montizambert’s coast visit and a federal legislation change enabling the decision.
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Ottawa
Pacific Coast
Dr. Montizambert
Control Brazilian Railways Ambitious New York Syndicate Plans
A New York syndicate considers building 2000 miles of rail in Brazil to connect Rio de Janeiro with Montevideo, targeting the San Paulo Rio Grande and Sorocabana lines. They would assume 19 million in bonds and share in a coffee valorization loan while expanding port facilities at Para and Rio Grande do Sul with Maine corporations backing the projects. William T. Van Brunt backs the Rio Grande de Sul venture along with other capitalists.
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New York
the Times
New York Canal
Lanman Tiows
Brazil
Rio de Janiero
Montevideo
Uruguay
San Paulo & Rio Grande
Sorocabana
San
Maine
Rio Grande Do Sul
William T. van Brunt
St. Joseph
Cancer Research Work London 1906 07 Report Attracts Attention
Imperial Cancer Research Fund report for 1906 07 presented to the general committee by R Bashford notes progress in cancer knowledge through experimental investigations. The summary says advances center on local and constitutional conditions of origin and changes driving rapid cancer cell multiplication. It confirms universality in vertebrates, racial prevalence differences, links to local injury, and no constant external cause.
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London
Imperial Cancer Research Fund
Prince of Wales
R. Bashford
Should Have Asked Colonies in Radio Convention Debate
In the commons Sir Philip Sasoon objected to ratification of the radio-telegraphic convention without house discussion. He cited a thousand colonies not consulted on a common action basis at the imperial conference, noting Canada as a east–west contact point. Haldane said government supports the Canadian license form and colonial premiers favored free message exchange between ships and stations, preferring kept control by colonies.
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London
Philip Sasoon
Canada
Haldane
Ottawa to House Royal Mint for Canadian Coinage
The Ottawa mint will begin producing Canadian coins after November making Canada the first colonial mint to gain the royal designation. Current profits near 500 000 dollars will accrue to the Dominion government once the move is complete. Deputy master Pr Bonar will relocate to Ottawa this fall with English experts directing coinage and most staff to be Canadians. Machinery for minting is to be imported or produced locally in Canada.
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Ottawa
Canadian Royal Mint
Empire
London
Dominion
Pr. Bonar
Royal Mint
England
Canada
Dominion steamship to Liverpool Canada service features triple propulsion
London firm Harland and Wolff are constructing the steamer Dominion with a novel turbine and reciprocating engine mix for the Liverpool to Canada service. The vessel includes three separate machinery installations and three propellers. No details on Canadian Northern stock or the company’s London offices are available.
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London
Harland & Wolffare
Dominion
German Army Horse Breed Heads for Kentucky Farm
Berlin plans to ship several full blooded Trakhener stallions from the royal breeding farm near the Russian frontier to Fields Place in Kentucky. The transfer supports breeding cavalry horses for the German army under a government lease.
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Berlin
Royal
Fields Place
Leviticus Lessons and the Holy Life Through Christ
A sermon summary on Leviticus stressing God dwelling among Israel and the holy life demanded, with Christ as the path to knowing God. It connects offerings, priesthood, obedience, and sanctification to Jesus Christ and warns against religious but ungodly acts. References include Exodus Leviticus, Numbers, Kings, Chronicles, and Acts.
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Coppinget
American Prem Association
Moses
Jesus Christ
Israel
Aaron
Joses
Agron
Rom
Abel
Ananias
Sapphira
Corinth
David
Farmers to Hold Wheat At A Dollar, Says Society Plan
Chicago trust agents report rumors that the Society of Equity plans to hold wheat for at least $1.00 per bushel. Farmers in the northwest buy steel tanks to store grain, pledging not to release a bushel under a dollar and aim to gain more. Speculators face a firm, long holding stance by growers.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Society of Equity
Farmers’ Union
Northwest
Tha
Grant of 250000 to Lord Cromer Approved by Two Houses
Both houses vote to grant 250000 to Lord Cromer who resigned as British agent and consul-general in Egypt. Premier Campbell-Bannerman presented the royal message urging the reform. Lords approve unanimously and Commons by a large majority criticise the use of British funds for Cromer’s salary and pension.
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Cromer
London
Lord Cromer
Egypt
Campbell-Bannerman
House of Commons
House of Lords
Admiralty Plans New Cruiser Program for Next Year
Tweedmouth, first lord of the admiralty, outlined a new extended cruiser construction policy to be likely proposed next year. He noted cruisers safeguard commerce while battleships act as naval police and aim to destroy enemy fleets.
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London
House of Lords
Tweedmouth
Admiralty
Summer Tours and Reduced Rates to the East
The Canadian Northern Railway offers a reduced round trip fare of 39.70 from Winnipeg to Kinine and back, with similar low rates from all stations to eastern destinations. Many travelers are using the opportunity for an extended vacation visiting friends in the East, aided by their luxurious passenger equipment. contact any CN agent for rates and details.
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Comort
Canadian Northern Railway
Kinine
Winnipeg
Fishing Season Extended on Lake Winnnipeg
An order extends the Lake Winnnipeg fishing season from August 1 to August 30 due to late season opening.
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Ottawa
Lake
Winnnipeg
Berlin seeks U S study on electrified railroads
A Berlin governmental commission led by Herr Witte will travel to the United States to study electrical railroad systems. The plan aims to electricize all Berlin railways and portions of Germany's main lines.
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Berlin
Herr Wittefield
Public Works Department
United States
Germany
Berlin to Munich Photo Telegraph Experiments Highlighted
Long distance photo telegraphy between Berlin and Munich demonstrated by Prof. Stern. Government loaned direct wire apparatus. images of Emperor William and Crown Prince transmitted and developed flawlessly. Experiments to continue next week from Berlin to Munich.
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Berlin
Prof. Stern
Munich
William
Prof
Stern
Indian Chiefs Return From London Mission After Failure
Two Sioux chiefs who visited King Edward to present grievances left London in a motor car and traveled to Canada. Before departing they visited Gravesend and sent a message to the mayor noting their aim to honor Pocahontas in memory.
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London
King Edward
Canada
Gravesend
Pocahontas
Shells Explode Close to Ships in Naval Manoeuvres
Paris reports confirm that several ships experienced premature shell bursts during recent naval exercises. Admiral Southern notes not only small guns, but major vessels like the Sufern Republique Carnot Jaureguiberry and St Louis suffered multiple premature explosions. He warns melinite would have increased danger.
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Paris
Southern
Mafin
Sufern
Republique
Carnot
Jaureguiberry
St. Louis
Start of Troubles in Belfast Spark Ireland Unrest
Dublin fears Belfast Edge disturbances may forewarn protests and strikes across Ireland. Officials report no plan for a general strike, while government deploys Wicklow and Kildare police to Belfast. Wicklow constables express sympathy and pledge support.
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Belfast
Ireland
Dublin
Wicklow
Kildare
United States Steel reports new quarterly earnings record
United States Steel announced its quarterly report ending June 30 1907 showing total net earnings of 45503705 a new high for any single quarter in the companys history. This beats the previous spring quarter by 5378672.
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New York
United States Steel Corporation
Duelling to Cease Under Cuban Provisional Government
Havana reports that the provisional government will end duelling. Following a clash between Cuban journalists in which one was injured, Governor Magoon orders the secret police chief to prevent such meetings. He warns a drastic decree may follow if the law fails to stop duelling.
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Havana
Magoon
Secret Police
Immigrant Tide Through Montreal Reaches 100000
From January to July 30, 100000 settlers passed through Montreal arriving from diverse regions. The term settler refers to second and third class travelers who disembarked at Quebec or Montreal and then moved west to seek work or new homes, excluding typical travelers.
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Montreal
Globe
Orient
Canada
Quebec
Railway Commission Expands Staff for Growing Duties
Ottawa report shows the board of railway commissioners handled 1,806 cases last year up from 600 the year before. Secretary Cartwright received the annual board's findings noting increased work and pending responsibility.
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Railway Commission
Ottawa
Board of Railway Commissioners
Cartwright
Bayonetse Traced To Bayonne France in 1670
The name Bayonetse is linked to Bayonne France where the founder arrived in 1670. The etymology ties the surname to the city of origin and establishes the family’s early navigation.
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Bayonne
France
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