Canadian immigration policy praised as near to government care
Bruce Walker, Canada's immigration commissioner, cites a policy of sheltering immigrants for a year to encourage allegiance and welfare. He says Canada benefits by others' mistakes and treats immigrants who pass the line as nearly citizens, with access to health care and rebuilding support, provided they are desirable.
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Oe von Saki
Bruce Walker
Immigration of
Canada
Great Northern Hotel
United States
Walker
Saskat- Halla Goth
Alberta
United
Emerson
Minline
Portal
Sesk
Mississippi Valley
Mr. Walker
Canada United States Reciprocity Prospect Highlighted
Sirmas George Shaughnessy, president of the Canadian Pacific railway, aboard the Lusitania, says both nations are nearing a great era of prosperity and Canada is ready to discuss a reciprocity agreement with the United States. He notes many Americans move north, becoming permanent Canadians.
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New York
Canada
United States
Sirmas George Shaughnessy
Canadian Pacific Railway
Unified Projectile Solves Longstanding German Artillery Challenge
Berlin reports a German ordnance engineer has created a unified projectile combining shrapnel and shell functions. Spanndau factories, pressed for ammunition, supplied scarce shells as the new design reportedly increases carrying capacity velocity and destructive power beyond previous artillery rounds.
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Berlin
Spandau
Unknown Eskimo tribe reports strange white house sighting
A Berlin missionary relays that in northern Canada he met an Eskimo group from the far north who described seeing a white house descending from the sky. Inside they found two emaciated white men who soon afterward ...
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London
Berlin
Missionay
Canada
White House
Prince Frederick von Sayn-Weyernrenounces princely rank
Berlin reports Prince Frederick von Sayn-Wittgenstein renounces his princely status along with associated privileges. The Empire grants him the title Baron Von Altenburg as part of a family law dating to 1607 that requires loss of rank upon marriage to a commoner.
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Princely Bank
Berlin
Frederick von Saynewtein
Nak
Emperor Whate
Baron von Altenburg
Promee
Marth
Montreal Bridge Substructure Contract Awarded
The Quebec bridge project assigns the sub structure contract to M. P. Dexia for the new work near the original pier, with a stated price around 2.5 million dollars.
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Montreal
Quebec Bridge
M. P. Dexia
Omawe
Allan Line Eyes Twenty One Knot Canada Mail Service
Sir Montague Allan said the Allan Line is willing to negotiate with the government to launch a twenty one knot mail service, possibly twenty two knots, using the St Lawrence route. The plan targets a faster trans Atlantic route to beat New York and Cunard, boosting Canada France trade under a new treaty and a prosperous next season.
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Montreal
Lusitania
Liverpool
England
Montague Allan
Allan Line
Sir Montague
New York
Pacific
St. Lawrence
Canada
France
Cook's Polar Records Arrive. Secret Diary Box Secured
The United States steamer brings Dr Frederick A Cook's polar observations to Copenhagen. An iron box with Cook's report and diaries is guarded by Walter Lonsdale and two detectives before being stored in a University of Copenhagen strong room awaiting examination by a university committee. The Peary campaign is alleged to seek Greenlander help against Cook.
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Cook
Copenhagen
Frederick A. Cook
United States
Cooks
Walter Lonsdale
Lonsdale
University of Copenhagen
Observatory
Egan
The
Politiken
Greenland
Ontario fair board blocks western colonization display
The Ontario provincial winter fair board refused J Lundy’s request to display Edmonton and Calgary board of trade colonization material in the building. They feared the show would appear to promote western migration and did not allow the display to be seen by cameras.
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Tem
Annex
Mr. Lundy
Linen Manufactory to Locate in Port Arthur Ont
City council and industrial committee struck a deal with Canadian Linen and Paper to build a linen and paper plant from flax in Port Arthur Ontario. A 50 acre site is free with tax exemption, plant cost $50,000, and a $250,000 investment over five years. The facility should employ at least 150 men year round, starting in May, with site deed reverting if terms are not met. New secret processes promise greatly reduced costs.
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Port Arthur
Ont
Canadian Linen and Paper Company
KE. P. Beder
Dr. Phair
H. F. Forrest
Winnipeg
Prof
Meygret
France
London sets dates for all major elections in January
January plans released reveal dissolution on January 8 and borough elections on January 13. County elections follow January 19. Polls run through January 31 with the Venkat first meeting slated soon after.
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London
Export of Clydesdales Surges in Year to Canada
London reports from the Clydesdale Horse Society of Great Britain and Ireland show over 1,400 Clydesdales exported last year. Canada trade was brisk with Canadian reports predicting rising demand for cart horses.
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Canada
London
Clydesdale Horse Society of
Great Britain and Ireland
Royal Colonial Institute opens with Canadian fruit talk
London attendees fill the opening meeting as W. A. Mac Birmingham presents a paper on the Canadian fruit industry, highlighting fruit-growing prospects. The session drew a large audience and prominent figures from colonial circles.
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London
Royal Colonial
Royal Colonial Institute
W. A. Mac Birmingham
Poer
Exposure of Dr Cook Allegations of forged records by ex navigators
London reports that Captain Loose and George Dunkle allege they supplied Dr F A Cook with a complete set of nautical and astronomical observations for a supposed polar journey. The pair claim Cook paid little, disappeared, and that instruments and charts were delivered and later misrepresented.
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North Pole
London
New York Times
Captain Loose
George Dunkle
F. A
Dr. Cook
New York
Copenhagen
Annetook
Svartenaarg
Mia
Cook
County Association Conferences Planned for 1910 Start in Portage la Prairie
The Provincial Sunday School Association plans twelve conferences beginning January 4 1910 at Portage la Prairie with two to four Counties per centre. Meetings will be held at Brandon Winnipeg and other centres from January 4 to February 11 to instruct County workers and Sunday School staff. For details contact W H Irwin Winnipeg.
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Portage la Prairie
Port la Prairie
Brandon
Winnipeg
CUS
Birtle
Belmont
W.H. Irwin
Praises Alberta Red at National Corn Exposition
James J. Hill lauded Canada's display at the National Corn Exposition calling Alberta wheat superb and world class. He predicted Canada will threaten American grain markets with such grain quality and a beef export future.
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Alberta
Omaha
James J. Hill
Mr. Hill
Canada
Will Apprehend Zelaya In Senate Resolution
Senator Rayner of Maryland will shortly introduce a joint resolution permitting President Taft to take all necessary steps to seize Zelaya of Nicaragua and bring him to trial in the United States for the killings of Americans Grace and Cannon. The measure allows his apprehension and trial on murder charges.
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Zelaya
Washington
Rayner
Maryland
Senate
Taft
Nicaragua
Grace
Cannon
United States
Ottawa to probe complaints over border immigration delays
Ottawa officials plan to forward numerous reports of border delays at the Manitoba line to Washington. Rail agents cite rude treatment at Winnipeg and fear of being turned back, especially for theatrical performers and women travelers. Operators urge a formal protest to U S immigration authorities.
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Ottawa
Intercor
Mnini
Winnipeg
Manitoba Boundary
Uni
Amree
Washington
Winniateway
Ste
United States
Gore
Rannatynervanne
Alberta’s Challenge to Minnesota for Oats Display
Alberta issues challenge to Minnesota for oats display at the National Corn Exposition in Omaha. Minnesota has won the oats prize with a 46 pounds to the bushel sample and a $1,500 cup. Alberta’s T. W. McNicol claims Canadian oats weigh 48 pounds and vows to contest if the Colorado cup winner accepts.
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Alberta
Omaha
Neb
Minnesota
Lethbridge
Alta
Earl Grey Visits Bell Lab and Baddeck Flight
Earl Grey arrived at Baddeck to visit Dr. Alexander Graham Bell and the Canadian Aerodrome Company factory. F Baldwin greeted the party in Washington while McCurdy flew a mile in a blinding hail storm. The soggy air prevented takeoff and he landed after losing visibility.
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Earl Grey
Baddeck
Halifax
Alexander Graham Bell
Canadian Aerodrome Company
Bell
Washington
Casey
Baldwin
McCurdy
Young Man Hangs Self Near Home
John Westbrook a young man living with his parents six miles southeast of Hamiets hanged himself in an upstairs room. His body was found shortly after. Dr. Hudson of Hamiets pronounced death instantaneous from neck dislocation. Coroner Kirk deemed another inquest unnecessary.
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Hamiots
John Westbrook
Hudson
Hamiets
Kirk
Canadian Franco-Canadian Treaty Boosts Trade Links
The British Chamber of Commerce in Paris hails Canada ratifying the Franco-Canadian Treaty of Commerce. Officials anticipate stronger trade between the two nations though they warn Canadian cattle may not find a large French market due to local conditions.
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France
Paris
Canada
British Chamber of Commerce
United States Open to Canadian Diplomatic Representation
Washington buzzes as Sir Wilfrid Laurier reportedly opens talks with Britain to let Canada appoint a diplomat in Washington and manage its own affairs. Officials cautious but hopeful about closer Canada United States ties. Lawmakers urge Ottawa representation to bolster ties with Washington.
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United States
National Capital
Wilfrid
Washington
D.C
Canada
Wilfrid Laurier
Department
Alvey Adee
Drammond Kennedy
Great Britain
Mann
Illinois
Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Ottawa
A. 8. Clay
Georgia
Six Drown in Lake Superior Dredge Disaster
On December 9 the Great Lakes Dredging No. 8, in tow by the tug Inez and under Chief Gregg, sank between Mut ton Island and the Welcomes after springing a leak. Six crewmen died including cooks John Wilson and Willard Smith, night watchman Pete McDonald, deck hand Neil Cameron, oiler John Friedenburg, and fireman Peter Phalen. the rest were rescued by boarding a light scow and then the tug.
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Lake Superior
Fort, William
Ont
Great Lakes
Chief Gregg
Inez
Mutton Island
Welcomes
Junning
John Wilson
Cook
Port Arthur
Willard Smith
Cookee
Fort William
Pete McDonald
Neil Cameron
Deck
John Friedenburg
Vermont
Virginia
Peter Phalen
Terrific Battle With Fanatical Moros Near Mount Nain Dang
In Manila 31 killed as constabulary clash with Moros and Sanaos near Mount Nain dang. Six constables, four porters and a policeman dead. about 20 attackers killed. American forces under Lieut. Flatts win after a fierce fight. Governor Pershing sends detachments as 400,000 natives gathered nearby. Reinforcements rush to the scene as defeat dampens the area.
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Manila
Mount Naindang
Midnanac
Costabulary
Lieut
Flatts
Pershing
Canadian Northern Plans Atlantic Fleet Start
Official confirmation that the Canadian Northern Railway will launch an Atlantic fleet of steamships. E Mackay Edgar of Sperling & Co says financing is arranged for a Montreal to Liverpool service linked with the transcontinental network. The move may push CPR activity in Atlantic shipping.
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Montreal
Canadian Northern
E. MacKay Edgar
Sperling & Co
Edgar
Quebec
Liverpool
C.N.R
Atlantic Steamship
CPR
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Andre
Lord Strathcona
Atlantic Fleet
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