Provincial Grain Men Propose 3 Million Elevator Bond Plan
A Manitoba memorial from the Grain Growers' association outlines a self-sustaining public elevator system funded by a provincial forty year bond of 3 million. The plan would acquire or erect elevators, purchase existing ones on valuation, operate via a commission, and keep grain identity, with samples and daily data for oversight. The government expects serious consideration and a meeting with the association executives before February elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asselon
Winni
Opwnton
Manitoba
Grain Growers’ Association
D. W. McCusig
Portage la Prairie
J. W. Scallion
Virden
R. C. Henders
Culross
R. McKenzie
Winns
Peter Wright
Myrtle
F. W. Kerr
Spurts
R. M. Wilson
Marringhurst
G. H. Malcolm
Birtle
Coal Famine Spurs Closures Across Major Cities
Reports from Minneapolis Chicago San Francisco and Des Moines describe severe coal shortages that have forced school closures halted work at the Rock Island Arsenal and threaten thousands of homes and manufacturing districts with rising prices and limited supplies. Davenport notes the Arsenal shutdown affects 1,700 workers amid the nationwide fuel crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Minneapolis
Minn
Atxj
Northwest
Chicago
San Francisco
Davenport
Iowa
Rock Island Arsenal
Des Moines
Has Largest Mileage In Canada and United States
The Canadian Pacific Railway reports 15 000 miles of total track after adding 1 760 miles in the past year. It owns or controls about 10 048 miles in Canada and nearly 5 000 in the United States, surpassing the New York Central by about 3 000 miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monntreal
Canadian Pacific
C.P.R
Canada
United States
Pking
New York Central
Temperance Victory Grows as Local Option Wins in Most Areas
Canada wide temperance drive reports 79 by law holds and 17 defeats while Brantford records 2711 to 1900 in favor of local option. Recount ordered as Dominion Alliance leaders hail the victory and predict gradual end of liquor traffic with public sentiment backing action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brantford
Canada
Joseph Gibson
Inez#oll
Dominion Alliance
Sid Ben H. Spence
Secretay
Erenerns
London Election Portraits Hint at Tariff Reform Challenge
England journalists from many papers gather at Balfour’s London meeting to gauge tariff reform versus the budget. Early sentiment favors no clear Conservative victory, with Manchester and East St Pancras noted as key battlegrounds and leaders predicting a tough outcome for the Tories. Results remain uncertain as next week may shift the outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
Balfour
Anley
United Kingdom
Goerdiga
Manchester
Joyneon-Hicks
Frean Winston Chuchill
Martin
Five Fatalities in Western Storm Report
Regina reports a western blizzard caused five deaths and numerous injuries. A homesteader froze to death on New Year’s day south of Rolau, Clark of Lang died driving hay eight miles south of town, and three children south of Yellow Grass perished while en route to grandparents. A search continues for Sheriff A V Whitehead of Weyburn who vanished while driving to the south country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regina
Rol@au
Clark
Lang
H Vheir
Sherriff A. V. Whitehead
Weyburn
South Country
Moose Jaw Land Office Sees 543 Homestead Entries in December
Moose Jaw Sask reports 543 homestead entries in December representing 1 096 quarter sections. The 1909 yearly total reaches 18 536 surpassing 1908's 14 723. January 11 opens eight townships with more to follow next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moose Jaw
Sask
Vancouver Death Rate in 1909 Report
Vancouver reports a mortality rate of one death per 92 residents in 1909. Of the deaths, about one tenth were attributed to tuberculosis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
Race for South Pole Drives Three Nations to Compete
New York reports a three nation clash for the south pole as France England and the United States race from different hemispheres. American Antarctic efforts under the National Geographic Society aim to rival British and French ventures with leaders from Peary’s crews and Dr. Charcot missing in the Antarctic region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
South Pole
England
France
United States
National Geographic Society
Washington
Peary
North Pole
Antarctic
Aone
Jean Charcot
Rio de Janeiro
Deception II
London
R. C. Scott
Ernest O. Shackleton
Scott
Government Ownership of Terminal Elevators In Manitoba
Manitoba Grain Growers' Association votes to push for government ownership and operation of terminal elevators. A delegation will go to Ottawa in late January to urge federal take over and possible Grain Act amendments. Saskatchewan and other western groups invited. two deputations to meet Canadian Pacific and Canadian Northern railways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Manitoba Grain Growers’ S Association
Grain Growers’ Grain Company
Ottawa
Manitoba Association
Interiils
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Dominion Grange
Dominion Millers’ Associations
Manitoba
Brandon
F. W. Green
Mouse Jaw
Saskatchewan Grain Growers’ Association
Die‘nation
Dorin
Saskinghowan Legislatue
Dominion
Canadien Pacific
Canadian Northern Railway
France claims aviation future defended by men rather than money
French figures and pilots debate whether the Wright brothers seek profit or progress as Paris papers discuss forming an air trust. Bleriot and Farman argue unity and skilled invention trump capitalist webs while recalling America’s Seldon patent battles and urging France to marshal its talent to rival the Wrights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paria
France
Wright Brothers
Paulhan
Wrights
Farman
Latham
Pleriot
Delagrange
Paris
Bleriot
Pau
Famnan
Chalons
Paulhen
America
Seldon
Ami
Back From Filibustering, New York
Two boys from New York and Canada arrive at Ellis Island after a failed Magalli filibuster aimed at Brazil. Samuel R. Parker Jr and Hubert Kincaid survived the voyage and face long odds, with leader Magali dead and a Brazilian prison term for George Vice. The nine boy party had planned an overthrow but was thwarted by authorities and public reaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ellis Island
Verdi
Brazil
Brazi
Samuel R. Parker, Jr
Hubert Kincaid
Moose Jaw
Canaada
Magali
George Vice
Hackensack
N.J
Parker
Kincaid
Cook's Original Records Arrive to North Pole Claim Commission
Dr. Cook's journals have arrived and have been handed to the commission which already reviewed his typewritten data. Professor Salomonsen believes the notebooks will not change the panel's judgment about Cook's north pole claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook
Copenhagen
Streemgren
Commission
Jess
Dr. Cook
Meats Readmission Debate Rages in Germany
Berlin reports a bitter clash over readmitting American meats to Germany pitting cattle raisers against butchers and meat sellers. Agrarian press argues American imports threaten German agriculture as government price reports show higher meat costs than in other European markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Berlin
Goveernment
Manitoba Teachers Plan Eight Week Tour of Britain and Ireland
Manitoba educators will tour the old country for about eight weeks starting after 1910 exams. The party, limited to active Manitoba teachers, sails from Montreal on July 6 aboard the Canada. Cost.should not exceed 200 dollars with itineraries across various centres in Britain and Ireland. Applicants register with Fred J. Ney, Treherne, Manitoba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Isles
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Old Country
Winnineg
R. M.S
Piaces
Fred J. Ney
Treherne
Man
Universal Peace Idea Urged By U S in Circular Note
The United States seeks an international court of arbitral justice to secure universal peace. Secretary Knox and President Taft support the move, praising its potential to fix the conscience of nations and deter war. The proposal aims to persuade Britain France and other powers to back a lasting global peace mechanism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D.C
State Department
Anox
Kigwach
Taft
Coar
Russia
Great Britain
France
Mr. Knox
Foreign Relations Committee
Knox
Canada population by provinces end of fiscal year estimates
Census department estimates Canada total population around 7.36 million at year end with provinces listing Manitoba 466 268 Saskatchewan 341 521 Alberta 273 859 British Columbia 289 516 Ontario 2 619 025 Quebec 2 088 461 Maritimes 1 037 112 unrecognized districts 58 309 Immigration since March 31 total about 150 900 with Western Canada receiving about 100 000. increases since 1901 shown for each region.
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Ottawa
Census Department
Canada
Maritie
Quebec
Ontario
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
British Columbia
Dominion
Maritime Provinces
Marconi Plans Wireless Stations Across Britain
Ottawa reports the Marconi company intends to set up a string of wireless stations at major points to relay messages from Great Britain to distant locations. The system, possibly using telephone for some transmissions, aims to overcome landline issues and is expected to be operational by early spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Marconi Company
Lough
Fatea Vo
Great Britain
Leas
Scotland
Manitoba Rangers Adopt New Regimental Name and Badge
At an officers meeting for the 9th regiment including Brandon Portage and Souris held in the armory, a new regiment name Manitoba Rangers was adopted with a green trimmed motto Semper peratis always ready. The badge will feature a suitably designed elk head.
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Manitoba Rangers
Brandon
Portage
Souris
Elks
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Joseph Martin
U. S&s
Chancelleries of
Europe
International Court of Arbitral Justice
Marconi
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