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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 16, 1908
Page
15
Paris reports agriculturists oppose ratification fearing Canada gains under the treaty. France also worries over U S talks and possible concessions used as bargaining in a new Franco-American pact. The French senate shows mixed support amid broader nationalization push by Clemenceau.
A massive suffragette demonstration surrounds the House of Commons with thousands of police deployed and boats on the Thames. About 29 women are arrested including two for breaking windows at Downing Street. The protest follows Premier Asquith’s claim that English women lack ardor for suffrage.
Hartford reports the end of bucket shops in the state as the July 1 start of the anti bucket shop law takes effect. The law imposes fines and jail for a second offence and requires brokers to provide written transaction details on demand, or face prima facie evidence of illegal brokerage.
Lord Northcliffe, publisher of the Daily Mail and other publications, has bought the sole ownership of the London Times. The deal, kept secret until recently, follows the formation of a limited liability company to block C. Arthur Pearson. The purchase completed within the last ten days with transfer arrangements pending further developments.
Prince Emile of Fuers tenberg Koenigshof and the family have dropped opposition to Princess Amelie sister of Prince Emile marrying Gustav Koczian an agent of a German automobile firm with whom she eloped. The Princess is of age and owns an independent fortune making阻 marriage inevitable.
In Durham Castle Hall a special convocation awarded Doctor of Civil Laws to archbishops from Canada. Canon Knowling lauded Rupert's Land progress from one diocese to ten over forty years, crediting Archbishop Machray and successors for missionary work, education, and the prairie school's evolution into St. John's College and the University of Manitoba.
Christiania editors attack Premier Knudsen for saying Norway would trust the British nation in King Edward’s visit. Sweden’s reading sparks concern that Norway is a British protectorate. Most say he spoke carelessly and seek an explanation to affirm Norwegian independence and pride.
Bayfield & Archibald engineers report Boston capitalists plan Fraser dredge work. A three mile Fraser lease awaits. Three weeks’ prospecting produced strong returns with plans for a $100000 dredge capacity 2500 feet daily. Gold found along Fraser Soda Creek to Yale with averages from twenty cents to 43 cents per yard.
Copenhagen reports Britain staggers 300 warships in North Sea exercises amid tense German British relations. German papers view it as a show of force against Germany and warn Denmark about possible landings on the Jutland coast. British ships have recently stopped at Kjerg attracting Danish welcome.
The lesson reviews Israel’s demand for a king and God’s motive to honor their desire, praising Samuel’s faithful leadership and urging true worship. It links Saul’s salvation history to the Lord’s enduring presence and warns against fearing men over fearing God. The text cites 1 Samuel, Psalms, and Isaiah to frame obedience and prayer.
Hon Rudolph Lemieux cited Mackenzie King report detailing Vancouver riots damages and opium profits. It notes $180 000 gross in 1907 for one manufacturer and calls for banning non medicinal opium production, urging Canada Britain China collaboration to curb the trade and legislative action this session.
Canadian trade commissioner D H Ross reports strong prospects for a reciprocal trade deal between Canada and Australia. Ross, returning from seven years in the Antipodes, expects to advise Ottawa on how far the Commonwealth can offer preferential terms despite Australia’s high tariff. He notes ongoing Canada Australia trade growth and future potential.
President Roosevelt and his son Kermit plan a three thousand mile expedition starting from Cairo. They will traverse British East Africa and German East Africa into an unexplored Nile region amid dangers from wildlife and armed tribes.
The iron and steel trades journal reports English and Scottish mills refuse to join the international combine, instead backing a National Amalgamation with American, German, Russian and French companies. Rivalry with the international trust could push prices lower amid renewed talks of a Russian steel trust in Paris.
The new military steerable airship designed by Major Cross, head of the balloon corps, ascended at Tegel. The 200 foot long craft measures 33 feet in diameter and runs on two 75 horsepower motors. The trial, lasting ninety minutes, was highly successful.
London reports a mobilization of 301 ships totaling 68 000 officers and men under Admiral Lord Charles Beresford as the supreme commander for the annual maneuvers. The fleet will simulate a descent on Britain's eastern coast while Admiral Bridgeman defends from the Firth of Forth in a North Sea exercise comparing to Germany’s recent drills.
Rumors swirl over Lord Kitchener’s future after India. The King values his abilities and discussions with the War Secretary point to possible promotions or a decorative earldom. A report even cites a revived post as Commander-in-Chief in the Mediterranean after the Connaught vacancy.
It is understood that T. Bastedo ex fisheries commissioner of Ontario will be the Canadian commissioner on the international commission to draft joint regulations for fisheries in the boundary waters between Canada and the United States. The American commissioners Dr Johnston of the Leland Stanford University California and Mr Bastedo will meet in Maine early next month to make preliminary arrangements towards giving effect to the provisions of the treaty recently passed. Mr Bastedo was appointed last winter as a special commissioner of the Federal government to negotiate with the provinces on jurisdiction and regulations governing the protection of fisheries licenses etc.
Diplomatic circles report Queen Amelie widow of King Carlos plans a trip to the United States carrying gifts for President Penna of Brazil. If confirmed, it would mark the first sovereign visit to America and the western hemisphere by a reigning queen or dowager queen.
Miss Mary Jovy Newland, Detroit heiress, marries Count Menno Limburg Stirum of Emperor William's royal guards. The wedding took place at the bride's sister Mrs. H. G. Meredith residence. The couple will spend the summer in America before returning to Germany.
Prince Albert Sask. reports a steady rush to the copper fields at Larouge with eight outfits recently departing. Readings from samples indicate strong prospects for gold silver and copper claims in the area.
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