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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 18, 1910
Page
7
Manitoba farmers rush cattle to market due to drought and withering pastures, yielding poor stock for winter and spring. Butchers forecast higher beef prices as feed shortages limit cattle quality and numbers, creating a tight market with scarce supply.
Margaret Mooney a 15 year old Halifax resident and daughter of marine engineer David Mooney was returned from New York by U S immigration officials after travel to New Jersey to visit relatives Martin O Brien and cousins met her at the steamer Florizel. She carried 50 dollars and was housed on Ellis Island with seventeen others before orders to deport were issued and she was sent back to Halifax.
Winnipeg dairymen cut winter milk to twelve quarts per dollar from fourteen as cows need extra feed due to withered grass. They warn milk prices will rise this winter and may push butter costs higher in spring. The change reflects anticipated tighter supply and higher winter feed costs.
Winnipeg reports labor bureaus note harvest need versus few workers. Provincial bureau voices strong activity with many letters from Australian cities seeking immigration literature. Canadian Northern railway requests recruitment for the northern province region, notably Swan River.
At a banquet for representatives of America Great Britain and Canada at the Fisheries Tribunal Hon A B Aylesworth Sr r A Morris Hon BD Morrison die E L Newcombe and Mr J B Ewart were among those present. Oran Algeria Thirty passengers killed sixty injured in a railway accident near here.
Grain growers told Sir Wilfrid Laurier in Regina that many members favor gradual tariff cuts and revenue based protection. Laurier warned against abrupt abolition, stressing Canada cannot adopt English free trade now and must protect settlers while developing vast prairies. He supported gradual tariff reduction and reciprocity with the United States if Canada gets fair treatment.
The CP R awards contracts to John Gunn & Sons for the approaches and structure of a million dollar high level bridge linking Edmonton area towns in northern Alberta. The immense span will carry railway, street car and vehicular traffic with cost largely funded by the railway and grants from federal, provincial governments and both cities.
The accession declaration bill passed its second reading in the house of lords without division and gained cross-party support. The Archbishop of Canterbury aided drafting the oath form while the Earl of Crewe noted Grey’s early interest in Canada and Australia where large Catholic populations exist. The measure is said to hearten 12 million empire subjects.
Australian trade with Canada climbs in the latest year figures. Total trade reached £760,832 with imports from Canada at £680,590 and exports at £80,242. The prior year’s imports were £532,752 and exports £79,135.
A fire at The Depot restaurant near the C P R station in Macleod Alberta started by an overturned coffee urn heated with spirits. Railway workers lost belongings. building owned by F B C Metge and TD Rhodes. Insurance valued at 5000 on building and 1000 on contents.
Vie Captain Elliston a chief Work Point officer at Esquimalt was shot in the neck and died minutes later. Allan the killer hid nearby and was captured about an hour later. Allan, to be courtmartialed, had previously been punished for a minor breach of service rules. Elliston, a prominent fruit grower in British Columbia, leaves a widow and two young children.
A blaze in Fort Rouge destroyed 33 freight and passenger cars of the Canadian Northern railway causing a loss of 75090 dollars. The fire followed a strike protest by 100+ demonstrators at Weatherdon avenue. special constables and city police patrolled all night as 27 locomotives and six coaches burned.
An English firefighter in Rossland died after being struck by a falling tree at Jackson Siding. The incident followed rain that cleared smoke and aided remaining firefighters. Separately, a bush fire at the Silver King mine on Toad Mountain near Nelson destroyed the dynamo and boiler rooms, though the cook house and men’s quarters were saved.
A blue book released details imperial correspondence since 1917 showing Home Office support for blocking undesirables. From 1907 to 1909 five hundred sixteen immigrants were deported from Canada, with four hundred sixty four later removed from Britain to their origin country.
The Times notes Sir Wilfrid Laurier speaking on peaceful relations between Britain and the United States. He asserts the British Empire and the American Republic together comprise a vast portion of European races and that their cooperation offers the world’s best hope for peace.
In Ac Crington the Williams drapery store suffered a deadly blaze caused by electric wiring contact. The crowded shop saw five women killed and there was indescribable panic as patrons fled the flames.
Yorkton ratepayers approve building an electric light plant to be owned and run by the city. Council aims for completion within the year with an estimated cost of thirty five thousand dollars.
Immigration activity remains high as ships from Great Britain and continental Europe bring steady numbers to eastern Canadian ports and onward to western Canada, despite the off season.
Mrs Antoine Maisonney aged 302 of La Breton street Ottawa died. Born at St Eus tache Quebec she was the capital's oldest resident.
Fred Green, arrested for carrying concealed weapons and accused of violent intent against employer William Russell of Red Deer Hill, was committed for trial on the weapon charge. Evidence included a forged transfer of Russell’s farm and letters to a neighbor, plus a newspaper claiming the Russell family planned to leave for the States. Sanity doubts prompted by reports from associates. mental evaluation planned.
Hon L P Brodeur Canadian minister of marine fisheries and the navy has been named an officer of the Legion of Honour by France. The award recognizes his work in advancing the entente cordiale between France and Canada and his role as a leading representative of French speaking Canadians.
Reverend W J McCaughan formerly of Toronto died in a hospital after injuries from a hotel fire. He and his wife were hurt. he exhibited heroic conduct by rescuing other guests. He had recently moved from Chicago and led New St Andrew's Church in Toronto.
Pekin reports Wu Ting Fang, former U S minister, has been appointed councillor to the Chinese foreign office after retirement rumors. His reentry follows Shi Kai’s dismissal and reflects Beijing’s need for experienced leadership.
Archbishop Langevin and Father Carrien consecrated a $25,000 Redemptorist church at Yorkton and opened it for worship. About a hundred citizens attended the opening banquet at the nearby monastery with broad denomi national representation.
Teheran Persia reports a campaign of assassination between reactionists and followers of the new order continues. Ali Mohamed a leading Nationalist and a close associate were shot dead in apparent reprisal for the murder of the reactionary Reyd Abdullah.
A Philippine Constabulary detachment repelled a raiding band returning from Bukidaoner in Mindattao. The unit killed the raider leader known as Dattoappa and several followers, entrenching local security after the confrontation.
Dr Crippen vows to tell his story upon return to England as a fierce legal battle looms. London solicitor Arthur Newton says no murder verdict exists yet and seeks witness depositions. Fifteen witnesses, mainly women, gave statements at Bow Street for the Canada proceedings.
London confirms Hudson Bay and Pacific Railway will start building from Prince Albert to Churchill with completion aimed for minimal delay. A recent letter from J G F Greville notes the board authorized an official statement for August construction. The survey covers over 100 miles with 85 miles ready for work, and engineers praise the fertile agricultural land.
The Grand Trunk strike ends after two weeks and one day. The returning workers resume on an 18 percent average wage increase. Rates on CPR lines east of Fort William will take effect January 1 1912 instead of a year later.
Rev Dr George Youne an early pioneer Methodist preacher died at his Toronto home aged 89. He played a prominent role in church work in Winnipeg. From 1868 to 1884 he led Methodists in Manitoba.
Mike Mahon, serving six months for theft in Kenora jail, escaped by scaling a twelve foot wall. He was awaiting removal to the Central Prison, Toronto, and was allowed out in the yard when he made his break.
A Chicago company secured a five million dollar contract with the British army for canned meats. British officers will supervise packing in Chicago.
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