Immigration and Trade Debates Across Canada and US Border
J Bruce Walker of Canada argues modern immigration methods benefit all, detailing welfare duties to newcomers and how near government aid fosters loyalty. He notes half of Canada’s immigrants arrive from the United States via Emerson and Portal and that boundary proximity shapes policy. Sir Montague Allan envisions 21–22 knot Atlantic service Montreal to Liverpool post 1911, urging government support to beat New York routes and boost Canada’s mail and trade links.
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Chicago
Exima Gokdman
Canada
J. Bruce Walker
Immigration of
Great Northern Hotel
United States
Walker
Manitobs
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Emerson
Minnesota
Portal
Mississippi Valley
States
Mr. Walker
Montreal
New York
Alan Line
Liverpool
England
Montague Allan
Allan Line
Sir Montague
Cunard
Pacific
St. Lawrence
France
Reciprocity proposal eyed by Canada and United States
Sir Thomas George Shaughnessy, president of the Canadian Pacific railway and passenger on the Lusitania, says Canada and the United States face a great era of reciprocity. He notes thousands from the Northwestern United States settle in Canada as loyal citizens and supports considering a bilateral treaty.
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New York
Canada
United States
Thomas George Shaughnessy
Canadian Pacific Railway
Unified Projectile Puts End to Two Ammunition Types
Berlin reports a German ordnance engineer solved a ten year problem by creating a unified projectile that combines shrapnel and shell functions. Spanndau factories push to equip all German artillery with the new round, which reportedly surpasses prior ammunition in payload, velocity, and destructive power.
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Berlin
Spandau
Germany
Unknown Eskimo tribe reports white house sighting in sky
In the far north of Canada an Eskimo tribe reports seeing a "white house" descend from the sky and finding two half starved white men nearby, according to a Berlin missioner.
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London
Berlin
Missionar
Hishop
Canada
White House
Renunciation of Princely Bank Title in Berlin
Prince Frederick von Sayn Wittgenstein renounces his princely status under a 1607 family law that strips title when marrying beneath rank. The 1963 marriage to Marie Louise Vertiling, described as middle class, prompted the change and he is conferred the title Baron Von Altenburg.
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Berlin
Prince Frederick von Sayn Wittgenstein
Maperngam
Baron von Altenburg
Frederick
Marie Louise Vertiling
Quebec Bridge Contract Awarded For Completion
The end structure contract for the Quebec bridge is reported awarded to M. P. Devis of Ottawa, builder of the original work. The new cake daack cost about 2,500,000 dollars.
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Montreal
Quebec Bridge
M. P. Devis
Ottawa
Cook's Polar Records Arrive in Copenhagen Inquiry Begun
The United States steamer brings Dr. Frederick A. Cook's polar observations and diaries to Copenhagen. Walter Lonsdale guards the box as it is moved to a university strong room for examination by a university commission, with limited access and observatory work expected. Green land supporters plan an anti Cook press push per Politiken report.
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Copenhagen
Frederick A. Cook
United States
Cooks
Walter Lonsdale
Cook
Lonsdale
University of Copenhagen
Observatory
Egan
The
Politiken
Peary
Greenland
Ontario fair board bars western colonization ads
The Ontario provincial winter fair board refused space for colonization advertising by J. Lundy for the Edmonton board of trade. They argued a provincial show cannot display material that would draw farmers away to the west and Lundy was barred from displaying, though Calgary and other boards faced similar decisions.
Winnipeg counts linen and paper factory deal with 50 acre site
Port Arthur council and industrial committee struck a deal with Canadian Linen and Paper company to build a linen and paper plant from flax. The firm gets a free 50 acre site with tax exemption, plans a $50 000 plant starting May, and a $250 000 five year build out. Expected to hire at least 150 workers year round, with the deed reverting if obligations fail. The plant will use new secret processes to cut costs.
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Port Arthur
Ont
Canadian Linen and Paper Company
E. P. Beder
Dr. Phair
H. F. Forrest
Winnipeg
Prof. Meygret
France
Dissolution Jan 8 sets UK election timetable
London reports the major political dates for the next two months. Dissolution occurs January 8 with borough elections January 13 and county elections January 19. Voting ends January 31 and the new parliament convenes February 14.
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London
London Clydesdale Society reports brisk trade in Canada
At a meeting of the Clydesdale Horse Society of Great Britain and Ireland it was stated that the year's trade in Clydesdales had been very good with over 1400 horses shipped. Canadian reports suggest demand for this cart horse type will rise.
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London
Clydesdale Horse Society of
Great Britain and Ireland
Canaoe
Lord Strathcona Knows. Royal Colonial Institute Opening
London delegates attend an opening meeting where W. A. MacKinnon, the commissioner, reads on the Canadian fruit industry. The session aims to showcase fruit growing potential and discuss colonial trade.
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London
Royal Colonial
Berst Colonial Institute
W. A. MacKinnon
Cam
Exposure of Dr Cook Suspects Fakes in Polar Records Plot
In affidavits by Captain Loose and George Dunkle they claim Dr F A Cook bought a full set of nautical and astronomical observations for a polar voyage. They allege Cook, who disappeared after paying part of $4 000, ordered the instruments and proposed discarding his own notes. They detail exchanges with a banker named Bradley and describe suspected fabrication of data at Etah and Annetook.
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North Pole
London
New York Times
Captain Loose
George Dunkle
Dr. Cook
Desputeney
New York
Copenhagen
Dunkie
Bradley
Dunkle
Loose
Cook
Annetook
Svartenaarg
Capella
Sunday School Conferences Planned Across Counties
The Provincial Sunday School Association proposes twelve county conferences starting January 4 1910 at Portage la Prairie with 2 to 4 counties per centre. Locations include Minnedosa Belmont Clim Gosah and more, aiming to instruct and encourage county association workers and Sunday School staff. For details contact W H Irwin General Superintendent Winnipeg.
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Portage la Prairie
Portage Yas Prairie
Pak
Minnedosa
WSUS
Nak
Clim
Belmont
W.H. Irwin
Winnipeg
Praises Alberta Red at National Corn Exposition
James J. Hill praised Canadian displays at the National Corn Exposition calling Alberta 68 pound to the bushel wheat among the finest in the world. He warned that Canada north of the border could cut into American grain exports with such quality.
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Alberta
Omaha
James J. Hill
Mr. Hill
Canada
Senator Rayner to propose rescue action against Zelaya
Senator Rayner of Maryland plans to introduce a senate joint resolution authorizing President Taft to take all necessary steps to apprehend Zelaya of Nicaragua. The aim is to bring Zelaya to trial in the United States for the killing of two Americans, Grace and Cannon, with possible rescue and extradition proceedings if he is captured.
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Washington
Rayner
Maryland
Senate
Taft
Zelaya
Nicaragua
Grace
Cannon
Zelaya Maya
United States
Immigration Complaints Prompt Ottawa Inquiry
A Winnipeg Winnipeg gateway report details American immigration delays affecting Canadians and British subjects crossing into the United States for Christmas. Ottawa to relay cases to Ambassador Bryce. railroad agents blame border officers and rule abuse, noting travel fears and lost business.
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Iowa
Winnipeg
Manitoba
United States
Ottawa
Ambasador Bryce
Wagheg
Winninag
Alberta Challenges Minnesota in Cats at Exposition
Alberta official T. W. McNicol challenges Minnesota to a formal contest of cats at the National Corn Exposition in Omaha after Minnesota wins a $1,500 cup for the finest single peck of oats weighing 46 pounds per bushel. McNicol notes Alberta oats weigh 48 pounds but foreign entries are barred from the Colorado cup, so he invites a comparison if allowed.
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Omaha
Neb
Alberta
Minnesota
T. W. McNicol
Board of Trade of
Lethbridge
Alta
Earl Grey Witnesses Baddeck Flight Under Storm
Earl Grey visited Baddeck to see Dr. Alexander Graham Bell and the Canadian Aerodrome factory. F. W. Baldwin greeted him as the field proved muddy. McCurdy managed to fly a mile in a hail storm before landing due to zero visibility.
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Halifax
Earl Grey
Baddeck
Alexander Graham Bell
Canadian Aerodrome
Bell
Ase
F. W. ‘“Casey
Baldwin
Man Kills Himself at Home Near Hamiodta
John Westbrook living with parents six miles southeast of Hamiodta committed suicide by hanging in an upstairs room. His body was found shortly after, Dr Hudson of Hamiodta declared death immediate from neck dislocation. coroner Kirk was notified and ruled no inquest necessary.
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Hamiodta
John Westbrook
Hudson
Hamiota
Kirk
Canadian Cattle Trade Prospects in France
Canada ratifies the Franco Canadian Treaty of Commerce and the British Chamber of Commerce in Paris greets the move. It is hoped trade will grow between the two countries, though critics say Canadian cattle may not find a large market in France due to local conditions.
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France
Paris
Canada
British Chamber of Commerce
Canada seeks diplomatic representation in Washington
United States and Canadian leaders discuss allowing Canada a diplomat in Washington and Ottawa a U S envoy. Officials note sensitivity with Britain while lawmakers urge formal representation to foster closer ties and independence in Canada’s diplomacy.
Six Drown in Lake Superior Dredge Disaster
Dredge No. 8 of the Great Lakes Dredging Co under Chief Gregg sank off Mut ton Island near Fort William after a leak during tow by the tug Inez. Six crew members died: John Wilson Port Arthur, Willard Smith Fort William, Pete McDonald Port Arthur, Neil Cameron Port Arthur, John Friedenburg Vermont Virginia, and Peter Phalen Port Arthur. The remaining eight survived by leaping to a scow and then the tug as the dredge sank.
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John Wilson
Cook
Port Arthur
Willard Smith
Cookee
Fort William
Pete McDonald
Neil Cameron
Deck Hand
John Friedenburg
Vermont
Virginia
Peter Phalen
Terrific Battle With Fanatical Moros Near Mount Nain dang
In Manila a fierce clash near Mount Nain dang between the constabulary led by Lieut. Flatts and Moros and Sanacs left 31 natives dead and 6 constabulary personnel killed. A 400,000 strong gathering dispersed after a decisive American victory with reinforcements dispatched by Governor Pershing.
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Manila
Mount Naindang
Midnanac
Costabulary
Lieut
Flatts
Pershing
Canadian Northern to Start Atlantic Fleet From Montreal
Official confirmation that Canadian Northern plans an Atlantic fleet with ships operating between Montreal and Liverpool. Edgar Engar of Sperling & Co confirms financing for the nucleus of the fleet as part of the growing transcontinental system. The move may influence CPR activity in Atlantic shipping.
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Montreal
Canadian Northern
E. MacKay Engar
Sperling & Co
Edgar
Quebec
Liverpool
C.N.R
Atlantic Steamship
C.P.R
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National Capital
Wilfrid
D.C
Wilfrid Laurier
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Alvey Adee
Cremmond Kennedy
Great Britain
Mann
Illinois
Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
A. 8. Clay
Georgia
Lake Superior
Atlantic Fleet
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