Hague Conference Doubtful on Armament Cuts and Arbitration
Pessimists doubt practical outcomes from The Hague talks while optimists hope for useful results. Britons and Americans may cooperate though no preconference agreement likely. Red Cross sessions in London tie into the peace congress with revisions to the humane code likely approved at The Hague.
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Ste
Edward Grey
Lord Reay
Edward Fry
Choate
Kesericen
Hague
International Red Cross
London
Switzerland
Peace Amid Railroads Predicted by Washington Chairman
Chairman Knapp of the Interstate Commerce Commission foresees cooperation among railroad men to enforce measures regulating interstate commerce. He believes capital will flow to support needed reforms and expects cordial relations between railroads and the country, yielding broad public good. He notes that inflation and drastic state legislation may be waning as public conscience quickens.
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Washington
Knapp
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chicago & Alton
Roosevelt Gifts China 27 Million Difference in Boxer Debt
President Roosevelt, via Secretary Root, informs Chinese Minister Sir Chentung Liang Cheng that with congressional approval the United States will relinquish the difference between Boxer revolt expenses and China’s payment. The official sum is 27 million dollars, viewed as a major diplomatic stroke to gain Chinese sympathy and curb belligerency.
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Washington
Roosevelt
China
Uni
Root
Chentung Liang Cheng
Congress
United States
Chinamen Entering Canada Arrivals Rise After Tax Change
Ottawa reports last month 66 Chinese entrants via Vancouver paying 500 each, totaling 33000 to become Dominion residents. Exempt merchants or returnees bring 45 more, for a total 111 arrivals. Parliament raised the tax from 100 to 300 years ago, then arrivals lagged before steadily increasing again three months ago.
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Canada
Ottawa
Vancouver
Dominion
China
Union Talks Between Canadian Church and Union Discussed
Reverend Cooper Antliff of the United Methodist Church of Canada addressed the Primitive Methodist conference about union with Canadian churches.
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London
Cooper Antliff
United Methodist Church of Canada
Primitive Methodist Conference
Ship to be re christened for South Polar Expedition
A London voyage vessel tied to the Newfoundland sealing trade is linked to the South Polar Expedition. The ship, allied with Shecklereore and Foler, will undergo a re christening as part of the project.
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London
Shecklereore
Bec Foler
S A
Newfoundland fisheries arbitration proposal discussed at imperial conference
The article notes Sir Robert's push for Hague arbitration on Newfoundland fisheries after lobbying during the imperial conference. It mentions Grey and the Newfoundland premier, private cabinet discussions, and the public stance against open details of colonial relations with the United States. It also references the 1996 Foreign Fishing Vessels act and enforcement against Americans provoking British subjects.
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Newfoundland
Sir Robert
U. S
Robert
Hague Arbitration Tribunal
Grey
United States
England
Bell Ottawa inquiry teeters on Winnipeg decision
The railway commission has not decided if it will go to Winnipeg for further hearings. If needed, a telephone inquiry may be added to the agenda during Chairman Killam and colleagues’ second week in July. Montreal sessions saw Mr. Shepley try to introduce Manitoba Select committee evidence, which Bell Co. opposed. If required, Winnipeg will host the evidence to aid an even decision.
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Bell Ottawa
Railway Commission
Winnipeg
Killami
Shepley
Montreal
Manitoba Select Committee On
Manitoba
Bell and
Indendent
Bell Co
Mail Exchange Linked Skagway and Prince Rupert Set
The postmaster general orders an exchange of mails between Skagway Alaska and Prince Rupert British Columbia. Mails will travel via Central Pacific steamers between Vancouver and Skagway, serving multiple Alaska and Yukon destinations. The service begins July 15.
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Washington
Skagway
Alaska
Prince Rupert
B.C
Central Pacific Railway
Vancouver
Port Simpson
Jedway
Mansett, Nobles, Stewart and Skidegate
Yukon District
Naturalist Halkett Begins Alberta Fisheries Mission
Edmonton reports naturalist Andrew Halkett of Ottawa’s Fisheries Department visiting to study inland waters in Alberta. He aims to collect native fish for the Ottawa museum and to prepare duplicate collections for Alberta and Saskatchewan. He heads to the Qu Appelle lakes for about a month and may visit Beaver Lake and Cooking Lake.
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Piscatorial
Edmonton
Andrew Halkett
Marine and Fisheries Department
Ottawa
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Halkett
Qu’Appelle
Beaver Lake
Cooking Lake
Mr. Halkett
Dreadnought Bids Opened for U S Navy Battleships
At the navy department bids were opened for two American dreadnought battleships Nos. 28 and 29 each about 20 000 tons displacement with an estimated cost of 10 000 000 dollars per ship.
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U. S. Navy
Washington
Navy Department
Santos-Dumont Escapes Death Near Paris in Airship Incident
Serenaut Santos-Dumont endured a harrow escape when a propeller tore open a gas bag of his new airship near Paris. The incident endangered the aviator and disrupted the test flight.
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Santos-Dumont
Paris
The Sunday School Lesson on Christian Liberty and Love
The text discusses living for God's glory through Christlike self denial, not seeking personal profit, and how freedom in Christ should draw others to faith. It cites 1 Corinthians as guidance, warns against self indulgence, and emphasizes bearing the body of sin to save others. It notes Israel and Corinth failures as cautions and calls believers to steadfast, loving witness.
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American Pres Association
Lord Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ
Idos
God
Christ
Jesus
Israel
Egypt
Promised Land
Corinth
Lazarus
Solar storms affect telephone signals say astronomer
Pittsburg physicist J A Brasher notes a solar disturbance impacting telephones. He cites Sir William Preece who reported hearing solar interference in a telephone during a magnetic storm. Brasher suggests worldwide messages were disrupted by induction from solar activity.
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Pittsburg
J. A. Brasher
William Preece
Atlantic
Arbitration Backs Strikers for 20 Cent Increase
The arbitration commission recommends granting the additional 20 cents per hour to the shipping men and longshoremen if they work through the season. The decision is nonbinding and leaves the shipping men to accept or reject. Archbishop Bruchesi chaired the commission and prepared the report.
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Montreal
Arbitration Commission
Archbishop Bruchesi
District Attorney Devlin Receives Aid Letter on Japanese Riot
Will Aid Japanese residents in San Francisco in possible federal suits after riot damage to a Japanese restaurant. Attorney General Bonaparte sent guidance directing assistance to prepare for potential action against city or state in federal court due to alien plaintiffs.
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San Francisco
United States
Devlin
Bonaparte
New Gunboat Don Juan De Austria Bound for Great Lakes
The gunboat Don Juan De Austria, 1230 tons with 14 guns, now in New Hampshire waters, is sought for transfer to the Great Lakes for naval militia use. Efforts to expedite the move continue but autumn transfer is unlikely.
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Washington
Don Juan de Austria
New Hampshire
State Department
Great Lakes
Wheat Market Weekly Review Reflects May Declines and Recovery
The weekly wheat market report notes a rough decline in mid May with bears pressing prices, followed by partial recovery and gradual gains. Winnipeg cash and nearby futures show modest increases while world supplies and visible stocks remain substantial and weigh on the market. Weather and crop conditions in the U.S. and Europe influence prospects, with Texas Oklahoma and Kansas crops lagging and spring wheat uncertain due to rainfall shortages. Fort William and Port Arthur inventories underpin price levels as futures edge higher into June and July deliveries.
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le Toice
Winnipeg
U. S
Canada
Europe
America
Texas
Oklahoma
Kansas
Fort William
U.S
Enrone
Port Arthur
Tolstoi Recovers From Influenza And Returns To Writing
Count Tolstoi has recovered from an influenza attack that endangered his health due to age. Though confined to his home, he has resumed literary work and continues his famed writing life in Yasnava Pollana, Russia.
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Yasnava
Pollana
Russia
Tolstoi
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