Regulation plans to curb direct immigration to Canada
Ottawa considers a broad regulation to require immigrants to land directly in Canada by origin of birth or citizenship. The proposal would apply to Atlantic and Pacific routes and would likely bar Europeans from landing via the United States. The move could also affect Japanese immigration, with Japan’s authorities signaling tolerance if direct travel is avoided.
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Lemieux
Canada
Japan
Tims
United
Tates
Worldwide War Against Mafias In New York Pact
The Italian detective bureau of the New York Police Department urges international cooperation to fight Mafia bands. Minneapolis joins a chain of cooperative departments. The plan calls for city bureaus to report cryptic criminals to a central New York office to track movements and prevent gatherings.
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Minneapolis
Minn
New York
Twin Cities
Corriston
Central Bureau
Canadian Insolvencies Fall Short Of Average In Year Ended
Dun's review shows Canadian insolvencies for the year just closed were below the nine of thirteen years' averages, while total liabilities rose to 13.22 million dollars from 9.09 million. Increases occurred mainly in Quebec and Ontario, with smaller rises in Nova Scotia New Brunswick and Alberta and declines in British Columbia Manitoba and Prince Edward Island.
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Toronto
Dun
Quebec
Ontario
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Alberta
British Columbia
Manitoba
Prince Edward Island
Petition to the Czar for Nicholas Tschaykowski’s release
London signatures from literary and political figures press for the prisoner held at St Petersburg fortress 8 8 Peter and Paul. The appeal faces slim chances of affecting Stolypin and highlights the rebellious profile of Schaykowski a cultured intellect allied with freedom and revolution.
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London
Nicholas Tschaykowski
Peter and Paul
St. Petersburg
Stolypin
Schaykowski
Party of Freedom and Revolution
Walker Receives Testimonial For Immigration Work
Brece Walker sails on January 24 aboard the Empress of Ireland. Many friends plan a testimonial in recognition of his ability in immigration work. Walker has been a Canadian immigration agent in the Manitoba capital. J Obed Smith is cited as presenting duties in Winnipeg.
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London
Brece Walker
Walker
J. Obed Smith
Smith
Manitoba
Emigration Board Promotes Canada Farm Work for Boys
The central emigration board states most youths proceed to Canada for work as it is more accessible. It appeals for Pearl to start boys on farms in Canada, noting that work is guaranteed there.
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London
Central Emigration Board
Emi
Canada
Pearl
Oil Wells Begin at Ol Riding Mountain
Work has started on the cil well at Ol Riding Mountain after delays. A large crowd watched the kickoff and interested parties expect to strike oil in paying quantities.
London Shocked London as Times Passes Hands
The Times shifts to Cyril Arthur Pearson with Frazer Walker still nominally at the helm. The change shocks political, social, and intellectual circles as cabinet ministers, ambassadors, scientists and scholars pledge free contributions, while Pearson’s influence sparks talk of American journalism in England.
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London
Times
Cyril Arthur Pearson
Frazer Walker
William T. Stead
Windsor Castle
Pearson Type
England
Sensible Advice to English Emigrants Abroad
The emigrants information office issues hints for newcomers urging adaptation to local conditions and respect for Canadian sentiment. It warns against boasting about England and urges harder work and learning first. The Brazilian Review notes English emigrants often grumble and complain about beefsteak and beer.
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London
Emigrants Information Office
Canada
England
Brazilian Review
Rio de Janeiro
Pacific squadron to Esquimault May establish HQ
London reports a North American and Pacific squadron will head to Esquimault in May with a cruiser fleet led by Rear-Admiral F B Inglefield aboard Euryalus. The contingent may include Cressy Hague Indefatigable Scylla Sappho Brilliant and six county class ships for a total of thirteen cruisers and 7400 personnel. Confirmation by officials not secured.
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Pacific Victoria
B.C
London
Esquimault
Euryalus
Inglefield
Cressy
Hague
Indefatigable
Scylla
Sappho
Brilliant
Movement of Troops Denied Ottawa
Ottawa militia officials deny a cable report that British troops will replace the Canadian regiment in Halifax. They admit occasional officer exchanges and reinforcements but say there has been no troop movement to or from Halifax and none is likely.
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Ottawa
Militia Department
Halifax
Yukon Morality Debate Reeled In Ottawa Telegram
Hon. Alex Henderson the Yukon governor sent a telegram to the Inter national minister urging moral standards in the territory. He argues Yukon morality should be as high as in any Canadian region and seeks federal support.
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Ottawa
Alex. Henderson
Yukon
Wson
Canada
Storm Still Raging Along European and African Coasts
A European coast storm continues to rage with many fishing boats lost. A dispatch from Angier reports two native passenger boats foundered off El Arish, Morocco, with forty persons lost, including some Europeans.
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Paris
Europe
Angier
el Araish
Morocco
Behold the Lamb of God in John Chapter One Teachings
Rev 0 M Stearns surveys John one gospel passages focusing on beholding Jesus as savior and example. It discusses John the Baptist testimony leading followers to Jesus, the call stories of Andrew Peter Philip Nathanael, and the theme of seeing Jesus to become witnesses. The commentary links to related scriptures and emphasizes spiritual transformation through beholding Christ.
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American Press Association
Jesus
Gideon
John
God
John xii
Andrew
Simon
Simon Peter
James
Abram
Jacob
Bud
Christ
Philip
Peter
Nazareth
Nathanael
Arith
Rabbi
Israel
Zion
Bethel
Japan Focuses On Asia Not America Says Tokyo
The Echo de Paris cites an authorized Japanese source claiming Japan is preoccupied with China and Korea, not planning war with the United States. It notes China's demand for Portsmouth treaty effects, Manchuria tensions, German replacements for Japanese instructors, and Tokyo’s push to bolster arms amid Corea opposition.
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Paris
Echo de Paris
Japan
Asia
America
China
Corea
Tokio
Portsmouth
Manchuria
Pekin
Foukoumen
Bsinminton
Far East
Smuggling Arms Into China Sparks Capital Offense Edict
Sun Sze Yen reports arms smuggling from San Francisco to interior China. Napa resident Lee Ming Fai was arrested with a trunk of small arms but released due to age and influence. The Viceroy Chang issued a capital offense edict to ban interior weapons and notes warn Chinese travelers.
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San Francisco
China
Sun Sze Yen
Chang
Canton
Napa
Cal
Lee Ming Fai
Change in Land Agencies Affects Boundary Ties
The Department of the Interior altered Dominion land agency boundaries in Battleford territory west of the fourth meridian. Calgary, Red Deer, and Edmonton agencies now include townships 31 to 34 and ranges 1 to 7 with further adjustments to towns 5 to 42 and ranges 1 to 7 for Calgary Red Deer and townships 43 to 7 ranges 1 to 7 for Edmonton. Effective the first of the month.
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Ottawa
Dominion Lands
Department of the Interior
Battleford
Calgary
Red Deer
Edmonton
Mann Denies Mackenzie Rail Financing Claim
D. D. Mann in Toronto dismissed a report that William Mackenzie secured 16 000 000 for western railroad extensions. He called the despatch incorrect and said no British money was sought for the Hudson Bay road or a road to Athabasca Landing. Mann declined to discuss Mackenzie’s trip to the Old Country, saying he would return home soon.
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Toronto
Newe
Winninee
William Mackenzie
Caredien
D. D. Mann
Hudson’s Bay Road
Athabasca Landing
Mann
Mr. Mackenzie
Old Country
Railroads Sighted for Great Western Sale Merger
There is growing talk among railroad men that the Chicago Great Western may pass into new hands soon either through sale or merger. While no foundation for CP Railways acquiring the Great Western exists, a major move is anticipated in the coming weeks as eastern railroad interests weigh options.
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St. Paul
Canadian Pacific Railway
Chicago Great Western
Railroad Menates
Great Western
Baltic Flood Threat Forces Coastal Towns to Evacuate
A violent northwest wind pushes Baltic waters ashore flooding low city districts to seven feet. Similar sea surges threaten other coast towns as Lubeck fortress warns villagers that rising sea levels may flood the countryside.
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Kiel
Baltic Sea
Lubeck
Coun
Western plans of wireless wizard in Halifax interviews Marconi
Marconi, en route to England, plans two month return to Nova Scotia with a definite announcement. He weighs Winnipeg station to capture inland business and Asia site possibilities like Hong Kong. Glace Bay and Clifden stations operate well and will handle more business within weeks. He notes Canadian papers underuse wireless, with only the New York Times using a regular service.
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Marconis
Halifax
Kong
Sinor Marconi
Glace Bay
England
Nova Scotia
Winnipeg
Asia
Hong Kong
Clifden
Acquittals For Schmitz And Ruef In Extortion Case
The California appellate court ruled Eugene E. Schmitz former San Francisco mayor and Abraham Ruef political boss not guilty of extortion from French restaurant keepers. The ruling says the charged crime is not a public offense and faulted the trial for an extra pre trial ruling. Despite this they face bail in several other bribery indictments and remain jailed on other counts.
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Battle Schmitz
Ruef
Orf
Commission Hears Dublin Regalia Theft Details
A commission is appointed to investigate the July disappearance of state regalia valued at 250000 from Dublin castle. The safe was forced open and the jewels used in the Order of St Patrick investiture were stolen. Reports say the jewels were pledged as loan security with King Edward I pressing for resolution.
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Dublin
Trish
Dubli Castle
Order of St. Patrick
Edward I
Sweden Abolishes Ceremonies in Parliament
Stockholm officials report Gustave plans to end numinous opens and royal convocation rites. The king backs the move, viewing ancient observances as medieval relics and inappropriate for a modern democracy. The reform is welcomed nationwide as marking a new era.
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Stockholm
Eine Gustave
Indiscriminate Emigration Debate in Parliament
Commissioner Nicol denies Salvation Army received a message from Canada to send 24 000 navvies with ten shillings a day guaranteed for ten years. It is hinted none will be needed until spring. MP John Hodge plans to raise the issue with the Colonial Secretary at Parliament opening.
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London
Nicol
Salvation Army
Canada
John Hodge
Local Option Vote In Toronto By-law Results
Returns from focal option contests show the by-law carried in 31 municipalities beaten outright in 25 and defeated for lack of a three-fifths majority in 24 more, totaling 49 defeats for the by-law.
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Toronto
G T P Contract Let For Edmonton To Wolfe Creek Run
Grand Trunk Pacific awards Foley Bros. and Larson of St. Paul a contract to build 126 miles from six miles east of Edmonton to Wolfe Creek, about 120 miles west of the city. The deal totals several million dollars.
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G.T.P
Montresa
Grand Trunk Pacific
Foley Bros. & Larson
St. Paul
Edmonton
Wolfe Creek
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