Former Governor General Delivers Tribute at Canada Club Dinner
London report from a Canada Club dinner where Fort Grey presided and Lord Strathcona attended. The speaker praised Canada, criticized Canadian clubs as channels for American rhetoric, and urged unity in reciprocity talks while noting emigration to the Western provinces.
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Canada
London
Canada Club
Fort Grey
Lord Strathesns
Retulta
Britain
United States
Ewn
Dominion
Fair Grey
Gettiig
Lord Strathcona
Laurier Said to Be Appointed Canadian High Commissioner
A New York American despatch cites a confidential source claiming former Premier Sir Wilfrid Laurier will soon become the Canadian High Commissioner in London. The report notes Lord Strathcona's failing condition and Laurier’s hesitation to avoid seeming to dodge duties while leading the Opposition.
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New York
N.Y
Laurier
Lord
London
Keona
Dominion
Sir Wilfrid Laurier
Lord Strathcona
Wilfrid Laurier
Dairy Experts Meet in Ottawa Conference
Delegates from every province in Canada attend an important Dominion dairy conference in Ottawa. Minister of Agriculture Martin Burrell welcomes the gathering and notes the improvement in butter and cheese quality over the last fifteen years, praising national progress in dairy products.
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Burrell
Ottawa
Standard Oil Men Resign in Washington
The majority of officers and directors linked with Rockefeller resigned from Standard Oil Company of New Jersey. Names include William Rockefeller and Archbold Newell, along with Pratt, Filger, Drake, Bedford, and Flager. The board drops from fourteen to nine members.
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Washington
Rockefeller
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
William Rockfeller
M. Pratt
Wm. G. Rockefeller
H. C. Filger
H. M. Flager
L. J. Drake
T. Bedford
Archbald New
Raising Money for Winnipeg War Relief Fund
A local appeal from Winnipeg seeks donations to support the Ukrainian Red Cross and allied wartime relief. The drive emphasizes aid to civilians and calls for contributions to bolster humanitarian relief efforts amid ongoing conflicts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ae Ovens Sacies Fund
Winnipeg
Eee
Winnipew
Iad Favinte
Forum Sd Crams Society Fund Ca
Red Cross
Faly
America
Koma
Germany plans aerial cruiser with 200 passenger capacity
The military authorities plan an aerial cruiser capable of carrying 200 persons at fifty miles per hour with a volume of 10,000 cubic. The design follows maneuvers recently completed that were unusually satisfactory.
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Germany
Cologne
Calder Seeks Teachers in Saskatchewan Growth Challenge
Hon. J. A. Calder, Saskatchewan Education Minister, says rapid Western growth drains teachers as workers leave for other jobs and many women teachers marry. He notes bilingual schooling allowed for native language halves the day while English dominates the rest. arranging qualified teachers remains difficult, similar to Ontario German settlements.
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J. A. Calder
Toronto
Saskatchewan
King Edward
Wheat
Calder
Ontario
CUT CABLES RATES TO COLONIES
In the House of Commons the Postmaster General announced new telegraph and cable rates with Canada and the United States cut to half the current price for non urgent messages. The England Canada rate drops to two pence half penny per word from five. UK Australia falls to nine cents from 18. Western Union plans night letters and weekend service at one quarter the usual rate for delivery by the second day after hand in.
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London
House of Commons
Telegraph and
Canada
United States
England
United Kingdom
Australia
Western Union
Persia Asks For Assistance From U S And World Parliaments
The National Council in Teheran telegraphed an appeal for aid to the American Congress and to sister Parliaments worldwide. Local assemblies in Ispahan, Tab riz, Kerman, and other cities praised Shuster for his services and affirmed their confidence in him.
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National Council
U. S
Teheran
Persia
American Congress
Ispahan
Tabriz
Kerman
Disqualification of Clerics from Rigaud Electoral Lists
Justice Charbonneau ruled that members of a religious order who took vows of poverty and obedience were disqualified from voting. Sixteen individuals linked to Les Clerics de St Viator teaching at Rigaud Roman Catholic College must have their names removed from Rigaud district rolls following an elector’s challenge.
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Montreal
Justice Charbonneau
Credr
Les Clerics de St
Secret Japan Russia Treaty Report Repeated
A Pekin dispatch to Echo de Paris confirms a Daily Telegraph correspondent's claim of a secret treaty between Japan and Russia. The note repeats the unnamed source's assertion of covert negotiations affecting regional balance and future diplomacy.
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Japan
Russia
Echo de Paris
Daily Telegraph
Chancellor Bethmann Hollweg Describes German Case On Moroccans
Berlin reports Imperial Chancellor Von Bethmann Hollweg spoke for over an hour defending Germany’s stance on the Moroccans question. He urged that Anglo German relations depend on deeds, not sentiments, and called for honest English policy while confirming future parliamentary control over colonial acquisitions.
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Berlin
Reichstag
von Bethmann Hollweg
Coalition Democratic Party
House of Commons
England
Germany
Lloyd
Edward Grey
Agadir
Ontario Leads In Boy Scouts In Canada Report
The Dominion Council reports 15 600 scouts in Canada with Ontario listing 6987 and Toronto 1814 Ottawa 250 London 293 Hamilton 250 while other provinces show varied totals. The first annual report also notes Duke of Connaught as Chief Scout and ranks cities by strength.
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Ottawa
Ontario
Dominion
Domission Council
Canada
Toronto
London
Hamilton
Manitoba
New Hrunewick
Quebec
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia
Peterboro
H.R.H. the Duke of Connaught
Secretary Denies Lumbermen Combine Report in Commons
W A Anite of the Mountain Lumber Manufacturers Association based in Calgary denies in a telegram to S Goodeve that a lumber combine exists. The secretary says the association would welcome an independent commission to investigate conditions in the interior of British Columbia.
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Lumber Men's Association
Steterent
W. E. Knowles
Calgary
W. A. Anite
Mountain Lumber Manufacturers’ Association
S. Goodeve
Kootenay
House of Commons
Law
British Columbia
Canadian Highway Association Drives Westward Road Plan
The Canadian Highway Association in its first month gains strong support in Alberni Nanaimo Victoria and Westminister while W W Foster outlines a practical BC route Alberni to Victoria via Nanaimo Vancouver Westminster Hope Princeton Rossland Trail and a crossing to Alberta The project seeks royal approval and federal provincial cooperation to build a coast to coast Canadian highway within the nation.
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Canadian Highway Association
Westminer
B. C
Hareston
Aweon
Alberni
Nanaimo
Victoria
W. W. Foster
W. J. Kerr
Association
British Columbian
Vicctoria
Vancouver
Westminster
Hope
Princeton
Rossland
Trail
Columbia
Summit Creek
Dewdney Trail
Creston
Alberta
Department of Public Works
Those of Commons
T Duke of Connaught
Canada
Route map shows CN line to Pacific coast from Edmonton
Canadian Northern Railway filed a route map at Ottawa for a line from near Edmonton crossing Peace River country and the Columbia north branch to a Pacific terminal in Vancouver area. M H MacLeod, CN General Manager, is in Vancouver to discuss terminals. Prospect follows with crews into Peace River country next spring and a final terminal possibly at Stewart.
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Vancouver
B.C
Ottawa
Canadian Northern Railway
Edmonton
Peace River District
Columbia
Pacific Coast
M. H. MacLeod
Canadian Northern System
MacLeod
Greater Vancouver
Peace River
British Columbia
Stewart
Salvation Army seeks 12000 settlers for Ottawa plan
Ottawa reports Col. Lamb of the Salvation Army in London arrives to meet the Minister of the Interior about next year’s settlement program. He says if immigration support matches past levels the Army will bring out 12 000 men next year, up from 10 000 this year, mainly agricultural laborers and related industries. He will outline colonization schemes to the minister before public release.
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Ottawa
Col. Lamb
Salvation Army
London
England
Interior
Lamb
Fine Hotel Planned for Prince Rupert by GTP
The Grand Trunk Pacific Railway announces a 975000 hotel project at Prince Rupert B C. F W Bergman Chateau Laurier manager selects site and design aims for a Laurent style. opening expected when the coast to coast line completes, likely early 1914.
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G.T.P
Ottawa
Grand Trunk Pacific Railway Company
Prince Rupert
B. C
F. W. Bergman
Chateau “Laurier
G. T
Grand Trunk Pacific
Pacific Coast
Hazen to Consult Admiralty After Christmas
Ottawa reports Hon. J. B. Hazen Minister of Marine and Naval Affairs will depart for England immediately after Christmas. He will confer with the British Admiralty to seek guidance on Canada's contribution to the imperial navy.
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England
Ottawa
J. BD. Hazen
Canada
iS THERE ANY GOLD Dr Rimer of Fairbanks Questions Finds
Ottawa reports Dr F E Rimer of Fairbanks questions Alaska gold finds. He notes the Guggenheims paused exploration and says the Ruby camp about 700 miles from Dawson has drawn attention but yielded little.
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Dr. Rimer
Fairbanks
Alaska
Ottawa
F. E. Rimer
Guggenheims
Mr. Rimer
Dawson
Pavilion Fire Destroys Durbar Camp Reception Hall
A grand pavilion in the Durbar camp burned down destroying its silver supports and decorations where the Emperor King was to be greeted by Indian princes. This marks a second major fire in the camp within a week, stirring public alarm and curiosity about the cause.
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Delhi
Durbar
Ezra led a sustained reading of the Law at the water gate
The Sunday School lesson centers on Ezra the priest guiding the people through a long reading and understanding of God's law. The event emphasizes hearers who listen, repent, and seek divine cleansing, with leaders and laity united in spiritual renewal at the water gate.
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Will
D. M. Stearns
Orber
Jesus
Ezra
Bullinger
Jericho
Josh
Judge
Phillip
Primaus
John xvi
Samaria
French Troops Arrive in Hong Kong Detachment Sails
A detachment of French colonial infantry about 100 men and a battery of seamen have sailed for Hong Kong. The force is part of a larger French military movement in the Far East with ships maintaining route and purpose to bolster coastal defense and secure strategic positions.
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Hong Kong
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Standard Oil
William Rockefeller and
Alec William G
Can
the Sunday School
Rench
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