Western stock shippers press for Dillinger reforms in Winnipeg yards
The Western Live Stock Shippers Association urged the Railway Commission to compel railways to implement Dillinger’s recommendations for stock shipping facilities. They condemned CPR yard improvements in Winnipeg and warned of possible orders to enforce reforms. The group noted delays and incomplete buildings even where improvements occurred.
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Dillinger
Winnipeg
Railway Commission
Western “Live Stock Shippers’ Association
Leland Hotel
F. Dillinger
Dominion Railway Commission
Western Canada
Canadian Pacific
Board of Railway Commissioners
Shippers’ Association
Railway Board
Snippers
H. A. Mullin
St. Boniface
Board of Railway
J. G. Miller
David City
J. H. Euck
Hamiota
C.P.R
Saskatchewan farmer buys thirty cars in Detroit sale
J. J. Coe a Saskatchewan farmer visited Detroit and ordered thirty automobiles for his northwest friends. The deals were largely cash, totaling near a hundred thousand dollars. Coe paid 4500 for his own car, with several machines in the 6000 class. He cites bumper northwest wheat crops and jokes about garages and speed rules.
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Detroit
Mich
J. J. Coe
Saskatchewan
Far Northwest
Coe
Northwest
En Sor
Fifteen Thousand Letters Burned Near Monticello
A Great Northern wreck near Monticello, Minnesota damaged mail from Western Canada and the United States. More than half the mail car contents burned, including seventy sacks bound for Western Canada and forty sacks of domestic papers. Seventy sacks of papers and three pouches of letters were recovered from the burned area.
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St. Paul
Minn
Monticello
Western Canada
New President of Nicaragua Elected in Stormy Session
In Managua Dr Jose M adix former Central American court of justice judge and Zel ot 8 candidate won the presidency by unanimous vote of congress. The session was stormy.
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Managua
Nicaragua
Jose Madix
Central American Court of Justice
Zelot 8
Largest British mail consignment in Canadian history arrives
Record from Winnipeg notes the Montreal tapetier Limited delivered eight filled mail cars with letters parcels and five to six tons of English pudding. A post to depot transfer by sleighs occupied the afternoon as linen crews removed bags. Postmaster McIntyre calls it the largest consignment ever to reach the city.
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Winnipeg
Montreal
McIntyre
Western Grain Routes Advance Toward Coast Elevators
Premier Rutherford will decide in days whether to cooperate with British Columbia on terminal elevators at Vancouver for Alberta grain via the western route. Minister W H Cushing met Premier McBride last week in Victoria to discuss coast facilities. Both governments push construction as the initial step in establishing western grain routes.
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Edmonton
Rutherford
McBride
British Columbia
Vancouver
Alberta
W. H. Cushing
Victoria
Wreck Near Regina On CPR Main Line
A yard engine collided head on with a west bound train east of Regina Saskatchewan on the CPR main line last week. The yard engine and tender were wrecked and five freight cars damaged. The caboose burned due to a stove fire but the rest of the train was saved. CPR officials may seek an investigation into why the yard was on the main line when the freight was due.
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Regina
Sask
C.P.R
Ghastly discovery at Farnham CPR yards
Car inspectors at Canadian Pacific yards in Farnham, Quebec found a mutilated human face fragment under a freight car ahead of the train. The remains included the lower nose, left jaw with six teeth, and left upper jaw with a brown moustache, attached to the brake rod. the floor was bloodstained.
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Farnham
Que
Canadian Pacific
Wrights to Get Gold Medal in Paris
In the academy of sciences final meeting of the year medals for sacronautic achievements were announced. Gold medals go to Wilbur and Orville Wright, Bleriot, Farman, Count de rt, Latham, Santos Dumont, De La Vaulx, Voisin and Count Zeppelin. Enamel medals awarded to Bremuet, Paulhan, la Grange, Rougier and Esnault Pelterie.
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Wrights
Paris
Academy of Sciences
Gokd
Wilbur
Orville Wright
Bleriot
Farman
Count Dert
Latham
Santos Dumont
de la Vaulx
Voisin
Count Zeppelin
Bremuet
Paulhan
la Grange
Rougier
Esnault Pelterie
British Official Killed in Nasik Theatre Siege
Arthur Mason Tippetts Jackson, chief magistrate of Nasik in Bombay Presidency, was assassinated by a native during a theatre performance. The motive is believed to be revenge for a life sentence he recently handed down.
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Bombay
British India
Arthur Mason Tippetts Jackson
Nasik
Presidency of
Chief of Police Blown to Bits in St. Petersburg
Chief Karnoff of the secret police was killed in his apartments when the flat was wrecked. A young man named Vosskressenski was arrested and widespread arrests followed. The incident is described as the result of a far reaching plot and remains shrouded in mystery.
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St. Petersburg
Karnoff
Secret Police
Vosskressenski
Post Office Expands Use of Motor Bicycles and Automobiles
The imperial post office department will employ motor bicycles and automobiles to speed mail collection transmission and delivery. Rural routes will be handled by motor bicycle carriers where feasible and city mail delivery will shift largely to cars to accelerate service.
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Berlin
Imperial Post Office Department
Cook Greatest Faker Challenge to North Pole Claim
A Copenhagen commission finds Dr. Frederick Cook did not prove his 1906 North Pole discovery or mount McKinley ascent. No original observations or diary exist, and experts deem his records insufficient. A verdict against Cook is reported by the Explorers Club after a two month inquiry.
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North Pole
Mount
McKinley
Copenhagen
Cook
University of
Dr. Cook
Bart
New York
York Times
Frederick Cook
Explorers’ Club
Mount McKinley
Irish leader OConnor returns with Liberal fund drive
T P OConnor the Irish leader in the House of Commons sailed back to England on the Mauretania after weeks in the United States raising funds for the Liberal party. He says he has sent more than 40000 to Ireland and helped organize a strong committee to sustain the effort. He believes Ireland's hope lies with the Liberals and expects a larger majority, expressing full confidence in Mr Asquith.
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New York
T. P. O'Connor
House of Commons
England
Mauretania
O’connor
Liberal Party
Ireland
Mr. O'Connor
O'Connor
Asquith
Strang Breaks Five Mile World Record in Fiat
Indianapolis reports Louis Strang in a 200 horsepower Fiat broke the five mile world mark with a 3.17.70 official time on a speedway using an electric timing machine. Starter Wagner recorded 3.17.35 while Oldfield held prior record at 4.11.30 in a Benz. The machine logged three Strang laps of 0.40.02 0.39.36 and 0.30.66 across a 2.5 mile course.
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Indianapolis
Louis Strang
Fiat
Wagner
Strang
Oldfield
Benz
C P R Immigration Plan in Early Stages
President Shaughnessy of the C P R described the emigration policy idea as in its initial phase. He noted many letters from people seeking to settle on cleared and sown land, while Peter son the agricultural director studies the subject and no final decision will be made until his return from Paris.
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London
Shaughnessy
C.P.R
Paris
Canadian Pacific
Peterson
Americans Set Homesteads in Western Canada by U S Citizens
In ten months this year 9 919 homestead entries were filed in Western Canada by United States citizens. North Dakota led with 3 464 entries followed by Minnesota 1 741 and South Dakota 522. Michigan 514 Washington 510 Wisconsin 477 Iowa 430 Illinois 296 Montana 184 Indiana 152 Missouri 151 New York 150 Oregon 150 Idaho 144 Kansas 140 Nebraska 134.
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Ottawa
Canada
United States
North Dakota
Minnesota
South Dakota
Michigan
Washington
Wisconsin
Iowa
Ilinois
Montana
Indiana
Missouri
New York
Oregon
Idaho
Kansas
Nebraska
Imperial Dominion talks eye Vancouver Island naval base
The London Post’s correspondent reports negotiations between the Imperial and Dominion governments may yield a large naval base on Vancouver Island. Ottawa plans to provide ten million dollars for docks and related facilities, using existing works for extension.
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Esquimault
Birmingham
London
The
Post
Vancouver Island
Ottawa
Visit of Queen's Own Rifles to England Adopted by Army Council
It is announced that the army council has accepted Col Sir Henry Pellatts offer to bring the second Queens Own Rifles to England at his own expense. The unit will take part in the autumn man ouvres next year.
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England
London
Army Council
Sir Henry Pellatt
Queens Own
Trade Boom in Dominion as November Shows Big Gains
Ottawa trade figures for November reveal sharp gains in imports and exports versus last year. Total trade for eight months reaches 439,959,213 with imports up 45,250,968 and domestic exports up 14,970,238. November trade totals 73,151,731. customs revenue climbs by 1,422,617 in the past month.
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Ottawa
Dominion
Iun
Germany urged to declare war amid European tensions
Berlin reports Maksimilian Harden, famed journalist, argues Germany must confront encirclement by England and others. He warns against domestic turmoil and urges open cards diplomacy and immediate war if England refuses to concede.
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Berlin
Germany
Maximilian Harden
Ives
England
Herr Hansen
Herr Harden
Immigration Returns Show Surge in Canadian Influx
Ottawa reports eight month immigration from the United States up at least sixty eight percent with 71 78 coming via ocean ports. Total Canada immigration from April to November reaches 150 256 up from 116 196 last year. Calendar year ends with Americans settling above 80 000 while British arrivals total around 50 000, a slight decline.
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Ottawa
United States
Canada
Fear Labor Famine In Canada Toronto
The Canadian Manufacturers' Association reports a coming labor shortage across Canada with nearly 500 employers canvassed. About one third need more workers, and Ontario shows the greatest shortage with 116 manufacturers stating a demand for 3,500 employees.
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Toronto
Canadian Manufacturers’ Association
C.M.A
Ontario
Peary Urges U S Flag at South Pole Expedition
At a Waldorf Astoria dinner, Commander Robert E Peary urged planting the stars and stripes at the South Pole and said he would be glad to aid in promoting an American Antarctic expedition.
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New York
New England Society
Waldorf Astoria
Robert E. Peary
United States
South Pole
Roosevelt
Clearing House Planned for Brandon Bankers Favor Setup
City bankers recently discussed forming a Brandon clearing house. Manager Mc Intosh of the Dominion Bank was named secretary to gather information. The system is to open by February with quarters above the Merchants' Bank.
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Brandon
McIntosh
Dominion Bank
Merchants’ Bank
Smallpox Epidemic Reported in Amoy China
Officials of the American Marine Hospital announce a smallpox epidemic in Amoy China. Quarantine regulations for the protection of the Philippines have been inaugurated.
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China
Amoy
American Marine Hospital
Philippines
Forestry in Canada plans and fires in 1908 report
The Dominion forestry report notes comparisons with the United States and calls for greater funding and staff. It details major fires in British Columbia and Alberta, ranger protection, expanding northern surveys from Hudson Bay to the Rockies, and timber surveys on reserves. Tree distribution and a new conifer program at Indian Head are announced for 1910 1911.
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Ottawa
Forest Service of
United States
Canada
Forest Service
Canadian Forest Service
United Tes
Dominion Superintendent of Forestry
R. H. Campbell
Department of the Interior
Foresty
Dominion
Salmon Arm
Manson Creek
White Lake
British Columbia
Spray River
Alberta
Cain
Spray Valley
G.T.P
Pas
Prince Albert
Peace
Great Slave
Great Northern Forest Belt
Hudson Bay
Rocky Mountains
J. Campbell
Ontario
A. Knetchel
Indian Head
Sask
New President Inaugurated in Nicaragua
Jose Madriz was inaugurated as president of Nicaragua in a palace ceremony, with Julian Irias as minister general. The event followed delays as members waited in the hall before the president's entrance.
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Managuay
Nicaraguay
Jose Madriz
Nicaragua
Parliane
Go Ong
Zelay
Madriz
Julian Irias
Telegraphic Phones Planned for Constantinople Suburbs
Constantinople will gain a telephone system as Mr Webb, on behalf of British French and American firms, completes arrangements to establish service in the city and its surrounding areas.
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Constantinople
Webb
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Canadian Peace
Fields
Atlantic and Pacific Railways
Rae
Old Country
British Mail
University OF Copenhagen
Peary
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