Japan Increasing Naval Strength and War Factories
An English engineer in New York describes Japan's wartime production capacity. He cites two military arsenals with about 50,000 workers, four ship yards and naval arsenals, battleships built and more under construction, government armor and gun material plants, a powder factory, auxiliary private yards, and quick wartime drydocks. The workforce is entirely Japanese government employed, with Kure as the largest navy yard housing 85,000 to 90,000 machinists and laborers. other yards also employ thousands.
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New York
Tokio
London
Japan
Empire
Kure
Mexico Trade Shifts As Germans Gain Ground In Market
Mexico's trade shows German manufacturers gaining, British firms unwilling to tailor goods for local needs. Denley cites two sentences: Germans supply what the market desires, Brits do not. The United States holds the bulk due to geography and aggressiveness, but Canada is making headway and could secure a larger market if Canadians stay engaged.
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Denley
United States
Mexico
Canada
Republi
Von Buelow's Policy in Reichstag Dissolution
Berlin Chancellor Von Buelow outlines government motives in dissolving the Reichstag in a vigorous election manifesto. He seeks to free the government from clerical control and strengthen Liberal forces to oppose socialism and clericalism with Conservatives. He declares the battle as honor and prosperity of the nation against the social democrats Poles Guelfs and Centrists.
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Berlin
von Buelow
Reichstag
General von Liebert
Empire League
Snowbound Timber Towns Halt Lumber Output Across Prairies
Snow depths reach nine to ten feet in forests of Prince Albert and distant regions as heavy losses loom for the lumber industry. Logs bury and cutting becomes nearly impossible while wind-driven snow fills holes, threatening hundreds of thousands of dollars in damages across Carrot River, Dauphin, Edmonton, and Shell Creek districts.
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Prince Albert
Sask
Northwest
Carrot River
Dauphin
Man
Edmonton
Shell Creek
Coal Fire Quelled Saving Edmonton Coal Arch
Edmonton reports the Coal Arch fire east of Menassin has been extinguished. Timber cruiser J A L McDougall brought word that a large crew battled the blaze, preserving a 22 foot thick coal seam and valuable output for the company and country.
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Edmonton
Alta
Menassin
J. A. L. McDougall
Marpole to Remain in Vancouver Role
Vancouver and General Superintendent Marpole says he will not seek or accept appointment as superintendent of transportation in Winnipeg or any other office there. He may be relieved of operating detail work in the west, but that appears to be the sole likely change for him.
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Vancouver
B. C
Marpole
Winnipeg
Canada gains prime site at Franco-British exhibition
The first sod of the Franco-British exhibition has been cut and Canada has secured a well placed spacious site for the event reflecting strong official involvement and a favorable location for showcasing.
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Canada
Rockefeller gift to University of Chicago totals 3 million
John D. Rockefeller presented the University of Chicago with 3 million dollars in New Year securities. The gift raises his total contributions to 21.4169 million, with 2.7 million for the permanent endowment and 300 thousand for the year's deficit and campus improvements including water system, chimes, greenhouses, and faculty salaries.
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Chicago
John D. Rockefeller
University of Chicago
Rockefeller
Cobalt Properties Face Major Legal Battle in Canada
Ontario legislature banned cobalt mining early, sending the dispute to the Dominion government. The Cobalt Lake Mining Company aims to take over the underlake property, while Florence Mining Company has sued. A privy council decision is anticipated as the case likely grows into one of the era’s largest legal fights.
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Toronto
Ontario
Dominion
Cerada
Cobalt Lake Mining Company
Cobalt Lake
Florence Mining Company
Privy Council
Archibald to Speak on Criminology Across Canada
Dominion parole officer Major Archibald tours the west and will speak in Winnipeg at the Canadian club on January 9 about The Modern Treatment of the Criminal Classes in Custody of Penitentiaries of Canada. He will then address the Empire club in Toronto and Queen's University students at Kingston on criminological questions of the Dominion.
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Ottawa
Anti American Meeting Reported in Canton
The state department and the Chinese legation say they have no official notices about an anti American mass meeting at Canton. The legation says the gathering was likely the act of hotheads without government sanction as the boycott movement in China is considered dead. Negotiations for a treaty on Chinese emigration move slowly.
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Canton
Washington, D. C
State Department
Legation
China
Rajah of Goa Found Dead After Escape
The Rajah of Goa on Celebés Island in the Dutch East Indies is found dead in a ravine after a punitive force discovered his stronghold on Christmas Day. He fled with about six followers but toppled into the ravine and all were killed.
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The
Hague
Goa
Celebés
Dutch East Indies
Gunboat Sandoval Arrives in Rochester For Lake Ontario Use
The U S gunboat Sandoval reaches its Rochester dock from Norfolk under Lieut E N Walbridge. Manned by the second separate division of the Rochester militia the vessel will be repaired in New York and proceed to Lake Ontario in the spring.
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New York
U. S
Sandoval
Lake Ontario
Norfolk
E. N. Walbridge
Rochester
N.Y
Guantanamo
Youth Pickpocket Ring Busted in Toronto Store
Three girls under twelve, including an eight year old, were arrested in a Toronto department store for pickpocketing. The ring was led by Ethel Titus who trained others, and she reportedly teamed with Josie Carr, linked to a baby murder eighteen months ago, with as many as fifty purses stolen.
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Toronto
Ont
Ethel Titus
Josie Carr
Four French Submarine Cruisers Ordered
Paris reports the admiralty has ordered four submarine cruisers intended to surpass any existing type. Each ship will be 800 tons with a surface speed of fifteen knots and ten knots submerged, and a range of 2,500 miles.
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Paris
Admiralty
Creation of Man and Image of God in Genesis
A 1906 devotional piece by Rev. D. M. Steven discusses Genesis 1 and 2, outlining humanity created in God's image to rule the earth, the unity and Trinity hinted in the creation, the light given to Adam and Eve, and the blessing and rest in God. It links verses across M, as well as passages from Psalms, Colossians, and Hebrews, to emphasize becoming Christlike, resting in Him, and the sevenfold significance of numbers.
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American Press Association
God
Jesus
Christ
Eve
Adam
Nevers
Seringore
Charity gifts in England reach thirty million dollars in 1906
England saw charity giving total about 30 million dollars in 1906, twice the twenty year average. Major benefactors included Alfred Bell of Cape to Cairo railway fame, George Herring for hospital funds, the widow of Sam Lewis, and Lord Inverclyde, with gifts supporting seamen, temperance work, nursing training, railways, art, Jewish charities, education, almshouses and missions.
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London
England
Alfred Bell
Cecil Rhodes
Cape To Cairo
Geo. Herring
Sam Lewis
Lord Inverclyde
Cunard
Japs Seek Prolonged Peace In Russo Japanese Talks
Paris report quotes Motono the Japanese minister to Russia stating fears of a breakdown are unfounded. He foresees a successful commercial treaty and rejects demands to open the entire Amur river while urging Sungari river access as a natural open door outcome. He calls disputes over river interpretation and consular rules minor.
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Paris
Motono
Russia
Japan
Amur
Sungari
Manchuria
Portsmouth
Forecasts New Land Law For Homesteads In Canada
Regina Sask. D W Bole announced at the Old Timers banquet that the Dominion government will likely introduce legislation allowing settlers to homestead on the remaining odd numbers of 3 000 000 acres of habitable land. He said preemption could also be offered to those already homesteaded at a low price. Figures cited: 170 000 000 acres of habitable land 40 000 000 already homesteaded 42 000 000 granted to Hudsons Bay Company schools etc and 75 000 000 still available.
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Regina
Sask
D. W. Bole
Bole
Hudson’s Bay Company
Compulsory Voting Tabled in Canada Election Reform Plan
Hon. A. B. Aylesworth informs campaign members that a measure will be introduced to increase penalties for electoral corruption and to amend the Election act to provide compulsory voting. The minister of justice believes the change may reduce the rampant evil, though it may not end it.
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Toronto
A. B. Aylesworth
Newfoundland fisheries dispute difficult for colonial gov
The Scotsman reviews 1906 colonial administration and calls the Newfoundland fishery quarrel a small but stubborn international friction, likening it to the San Francisco school board and Japan dispute that may be hard to resolve.
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London
The
Scotsman
Newfoundland
San Francisco
Japan
Laree Lumber Markets Lead Global Trade
Buffalo and Tonawanda emerge as the world’s largest lumber markets after a season ending with Chicago as rival. Official tallies show 364,299,000 feet received in Chicago and 443,000,000 feet in Tonawanda.
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Buffalo
Tonowanda
Chicago
Attacked Funeral Procession in Lodz Night Clash
Skirmishes between socialist and nationalist factions in Lodz Russia Poland continue with fatalities. During the night six persons were killed or wounded as a funeral escort for four murdered nationalists was attacked by socialists who wounded two mourners and dispersed the cortege.
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Lodz
Russian Poland
Wheat Market Outlook Cites Russian Decline and Prospects
The report notes a volatile week with a price drop across American and Winnipeg markets, yet foresees potential higher prices as Russian crop declines could tighten world supplies. Manitoba activity mirrors US weakness with low immediate demand and snow affecting shipments. Prices listed: Nor 71 1/2, 2 Nor 69 1/2, 3 Nor 68 1/2, No.4 65 1/2 cents. futures Jan 71 1/2, May 75, Jul 76 cents.
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Winnipeg
United States
India
U.S
Europe
America
Manitoba
Fort William
Port Arthur
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Monster
Rajah
the Sunday School
D. M. Steven
Laree Lumber Markets
the Market Report
Thompson, Sons & Co
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