Canada Field Crops Rise in Value and Area
The census bulletin shows Canada field crops valued at 9502,002,100 this year up nearly 100 million from last year. Wheat totals reach 167,744,000 bushels with spring wheat dominating acreages, while oats, barley, and hay contribute large gains. values span Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta, with detailed provincial figures and notes on seeding and yield changes.
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Otttawa
Canaus
Fee
Northwest
Dominion
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Quebec
Ontario
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Department of Agriculture
Prairie Provinces
Colony in Dire Straits Ottawa Ocean Beach Report
A Canadian colony in Ocean Beach is described as hopeless after hurricanes wrecked fruit lands. Trade commissioner Kirkpatrick notes distress among colonists who hoped to grow fruit in Cuba. The only light is potential sale of land to an American syndicate as a tax dispute between two municipalities adds to tensions.
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Ottawa
Ocean Beach
Department of Trade and Commerce
Kirkpatrick
Havana
Cuba
Drydocks in St John eyed by English firms
Hon W Pugsley says two major English concerns consulted him on building a drydock at St John and shipyard. He cautions that seeking a 4 percent subsidy is too high and urges local citizens to push the project. He notes a government-admiralty agreement that would benefit Canada and the Empire.
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Admiralty
Canada
Empire
The Walker Theatre Keeps Bonspiel Guests Entertained
Winnipeg hosts a strong Bonspiel season with the Walker Theatre presenting a March 10 to 19 program. The lineup features A Stubborn Cinderella from La Salle Chicago, a Broken Idol mixing Oriental and idental themes, and The Top o the World a northern musical extravaganza with huskies and a polar bear. The Walker name earns praise from Manitoba leaders for theater leadership and visitor appeal.
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Winnipeg
Canada
Walker
United States
Win
Daniel Meilen
Manitoba
J. H. Ashdown
Roblin
Western Cann'a
Wiscom
Dominion
Music
Greana
Walker Theatre
Ponsiel
la Salle Theatre
Chicago
Bailey
Austin
Ami
Srtanions
Chinaman’s Rescue From Snow Drift Near Nelson
Nelson man Nelson Wong became trapped in a snow drift while walking to the city. Thomas Birie spotted his head protruding, dug him out, transported him home, and revived him after the man was unconscious and freezing.
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Nelson
Gee Wong
Thomas Birie
Avroplanes for Army Ordered for Scout Missions
Paris reports the government seeks an immediate supplementary credit to fund seven avroplanes for the army. The aircraft are designated for scouting purposes and reconnaissance roles.
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Paris
Canada Independent Spirit Prompts Navy Talks at Ottawa
At a joint conference, Prof J M Wrong of the University of Toronto argues Canada is an independent nation in practice, with own navy and trade treaties, Ottawa directing policy while London remains symbolic. Sir Horace Plunkett and James Bryce attend, noting Gladstone honors and shifting imperial ties.
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New York
American Historical and Economic Association
J. M. Wrong
University of Toronto
Canada
United States
London
Ottawa
Washington
Sir Horace Plunkett
Dublin
Ireland
William Ewert Gladstone
Gladstone
James Bryce
Hovoe of Commons
Mr. Gladstone
Alberta Plans Big Government Telephone Network for 1910
Alberta advances a government telephone expansion across the province for 1910 linking Edmonton to Medicine Hat and eastern towns with western Vancouver and British Columbia lines. The plan includes hundreds of miles of extensions, contracts soon to be awarded, and funding pending legislature approval. The key link will connect Medicine Hat with the Edmonton trunk lines and the Canadian border.
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Alberta
Edmonton
Lieyaminster
Wainwright
Vancouver
British Columbia
Medicine Hat
Taber
Calgary
Lethbridge
Railways Expand in British Columbia With New Kootenay Route
At a western officials conference in Winnipeg an appropriation for fifty miles of the Kootenay Central railway next year was authorized subject to board approval. Tendering will begin in February with work expected near Wardner on the Crowsnest line. The route would unlock Windermere valley fruit lands, extend through the Kootenay and Columbia valleys to Golden, and CPR holds about 200000 acres suitable for agriculture.
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B.C
Vancouver
Western
Canadian Pacific Railway
Winnipeg
Board of
Kootenay
Windermere Valley
Kootenay Valley
Columbia Valley
Golden
C.P.R
Theft of Britain's Wireless Plans Trial in Portamouth
London reports the theft of wireless plans, models, and confidential sketches from the Vernon torpedo school ship. Richard Knowlden, a draftsman, stands trial for possessing eight plans and books deemed highly secret. Officials warn foreign powers could undo years of naval wireless progress if released.
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Britain
London
Richard Knowklen
Portamouth
Knowlden
Vernon
Japan and Russia Armies Seen Moving in Manchuria
A St. Petersburg dispatch notes growing Japanese alarm over Russian troop movements into Siberia and Manchuria. The report claims 40 000 troops ready to marshal toward the front and predicts Russia may press for Manchurian questions before a full war with Japan.
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Japan
Russia
Mikao
Harbin
Siberia
Cour
Manchuria
St. Petersburg
Trans-Siberian
Mikaco
Korea
Port Arthur
Dalny
Perks Plans Canadian Canal to Link Great Lakes to Atlantic
Sir Robert W. Perks, M P., aims to sail to Canada to push a Georgian Bay canal. The project would cost 20 to 30 million pounds, employ 20,000 workers for ten years, and create a concrete lined passage twenty four feet deep and wide enough for the largest freighters. He argues it will speed grain export from western Canada to St Lawrence and Atlantic ports.
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London
Robert W. Perks
England
Canada
Georgian Bay Canal
Upper
Great Lakes
Atlantic
Robert
Sir Robert
Northwest
St. Lawrence
Glasgow
Manchester Ship Canal
Woman sets infants alight in Cincinnati fire frenzy
In Cincinnati Mrs. Mary Lipp on McMicken avenue hurled her eleven month old baby into a fire in a stated living sacrifice to Deity. Neighbors pulled the child from flames after serious burns. she then tossed her three year old into the blaze. A pile of boxes and rubbish burned as she killed pets and cried out. Four men restrained her as she threatened further harm. both children were saved.
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Cincinnati
Mary Lipp
McMicken Avenue
Thirty Years Without Sleep Detroit Article
Detroit reports Henry Stephens a Kalamazoo night watchman who has gone 33 years without sleep due to a head blow. He remains a medical enigma with no pain from minor injuries and extreme sleep deprivation that recently reversed after a head impact, leaving him barely able to stay awake for meals.
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Detroit
Henry Stephens
Kalamazoo
Stephens
Lemieux Undergoes Operation in Ottawa
Hon Rodolphe Lemieux postmaster general underwent an operation after suffering severe neck tremors. A New York specialist treated him and he expects to be out by the start of next year.
20th Century Is Ours Premier Foretells Progress in Elocution
Senator Belcourt urges King Edward to cross Atlantic with reciprocative goals at Ottawa banquet. Sir Wilfrid Laurier and Geo. E. Drummond tout Canada’s century charge, rail surveys, and a national policy to turn raw materials into domestic goods with a Canadian navy.
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Belcourt
Edward
Ottawa
Uhawa Board of Trade
Seetor Berourt
Earl Grey
Canada
Abe
Liwude
Kowara
United States
Republic
Sir Wilfrid
Wilfrid
Transcontinental Railway
Laurentian Mountains
Geo. E. Drummond
Montreal
Dominion
Drummond
Great Britain
Reduction in Parcel Post Rates Between UK and Canada
In a visit to Europe Hon. Rudolph Lemieux discussed parcel exchange between the United Kingdom and Canada. Previously 16 cents for the first pound and 12 cents for each additional pound, now a uniform 12 cents per pound with 11 pounds maximum per parcel. Similar reductions apply to parcels from Canada to Jamaica Trinidad St. Lucia Barbadoes Leeward Islands and British Guiana. The Leeward Islands include Dominica Montserrat and St. Kitts. St. Kitts is an exchange office for Nevis and the Virgin Islands. Rates take effect January 1.
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Ottawa
Rudolphe Lemieux
Europe
United Kingdom
Canada
Jamaica
Trinidad
St. Lucia
Barbadoes
Leeward Islands
British Guiana
Dominica
Montzerrt
St. Kitts
Nevis
Virgin Islands
Salt solution proposed to dust town streets
Winnipeg commentary notes an alternative to oiling streets for dust control. H B Lake of the CPR company cites a 30 percent salt magnesium chloride solution used in European cities that is colorless non poisonous and will not stain clothes. It remains fluid in extreme cold and leaves a dark film without making roads slippery, with minimal experiment cost.
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Winnipeg
Toronto
H. B. Lake
C.P.R. Com Y
Europe
Cost of Refitting Rainbow for Canada Navy
London reports the Rainbow cruiser purchased from the Admiralty by the Canadian government for 240000 will be fitted at once. The plan covers refitting and modernization to bring the ship to full service condition.
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Rainbow
London
Admiralty
Canane
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