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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 16, 1908
Page
7
Paris reports show French agriculturists worry Canada gains under the treaty with the United States. Critics say the accord favors Canada, potentially hindering negotiations as France and the U S work on a new trade treaty.
A massive suffragette gathering near the House of Commons prompted police to deploy 5000 officers and river patrols on the Thames. Arrests totaled 29, all women, with two charged for breaking windows at Downing Street as others obstructed police. Mrs. Pankhurst’s cohort says the agitation proves intense demand for suffrage.
Connecticut closes bucket shops as July 1 anti bucket shop law takes effect. Small brokers must provide written details of each purchase or sale on demand or face fines and jail on a second offense. Legislation mirrors Indiana and closes loopholes for illegitimate brokerages.
Lord Northcliffe the proprietor of the Daily Mail has bought the London Times. The sale was completed within the last ten days and transfers are being arranged. The deal follows creation of a limited liability company to block C Arthur Pearson from purchasing the paper.
Princess Amelie sister of Prince Poeto Gustav Koczian is to marry a German automobile firm in Vienna. The Fürsttenberg Koenigshof family has withdrawn opposition to the match after Amelie recently eloped, and the Princess is now of age and independent.
In Paris the senate backed Premier Clemenceau on nationalizing the railways, a move that divides conservatives and business interests. The measure, urged after a strong Clemenceau speech, aims to place railroads under state control and foreshadows broader nationalization including Orleans lines and other assets.
At a Durham convocation the degree of Doctor of Civil Laws was conferred on two Canadian archbishops. Canon Knowling praised Rupert's Land for expanding from one to ten dioceses in forty years, crediting Archbishop Machray and successors for education and mission work. He noted the prairie school became the parent of St. John's College and the University of Manitoba.
In Christiania and across Norway critics object to Premier Knudsen’s line about trusting the British in case of trouble during King Edward’s visit The remark is seen as potentially implying Norway’s lack of full independence Sweden’s reading prompts demands for clarification to affirm Norwegian national pride and vitality
Local excitement centers on H A Bayfield of Bayfield and Archibald who announce Boston investors plan to dredge for gold on a three mile Fraser river lease. After three weeks of prospecting plans for a $100000 dredge were ordered, capacity 2500 feet per day. Bayfield notes abundant Fraser gold from Creek to Yale with promising bench results near Lillooet including 43 cents per yard on surface and $2.00 per yard on a thick streak.
Copenhagen reports 300 British warships in North Sea drills amid tense German-British relations. Danish papers call the move a strong display against Germany and warn of possible Danish consequences if disembarkation on Jutland proceeds, as the fleet rests at Esbjerg amid cordial Danish reception.
A devotional on First Samuel tests faithfulness to God, noting Israel's demand for a king and Samuel's leadership. It cites divine sovereignty, God's name, and the need to serve the Living God in truth, with Samuel as a model intercessor and warning against fearing men.
The author ties biblical verses from Psalms and Jeremiah to the theme of sincere prayer and divine hearing. Citing Psalms 32 34 38 27 25 and Jeremiah 12 2 the piece warns against deceit and self will in prayer, and cites Hebrews 13 5 promising God will never forsake his people.
Hon Rendolph Lemieux presented Mackenzie King’s report on the Vancouver riots damages and opium trade profits. The inquiry cites opium sales to white and Oriental customers, notes a 180000 dollar annual gross, and urges immediate parliamentary action to end opium manufacture except for medicine, seeking Britain and China backed cooperation.
D. H. Ross Canadian trade commissioner to New South Wales West Australia Victoria and Tasmania reports a strong prospect for a reciprocal trade arrangement between Canada and Australia He will advise Ottawa on how far the Commonwealth can offer preferential terms despite a high protective tariff and existing Britain favours.
President Roosevelt and his son Kermit prepare for a three thousand mile expedition starting in Cairo. They will travel through British East Africa and German East Africa into regions beyond the Nile source, facing lions leopards giraffes elephants and hippopotami amid warlike tribes and remote unknown territories.
English and Scottish steel makers refuse to join the international combine and align with the National Amalgamation to oppose the international trust. The Journal says the amalgamation will be formed soon with American German Russian and French interests. Russian trust talks resume in Paris as bankers from France and Belgium show interest.
The new military steerable airship designed by Major Cross, head of the army balloon corps, completed its first ascent at Tegel. The 200 foot long craft, 33 feet in diameter, is powered by two 75 horsepower motors. The hour and a half flight was described as highly successful.
London reports Admiral Lord Charles Beresford will lead 301 ships with about 68 000 officers and men in annual naval exercises. The plan positions the channel fleet and cruiser squadron near Aalbek bay to strike at Britain’s eastern coast, while Admiral Bridgeman defends the Firth of Forth.
London rumor mill swirls as Lord Kitchener’s India term ends in November. The king favors him for advancement, possibly an earldom, with field marshal rank debated. A circulating tale suggests succeeding the Duke of Connaught as Commander in the Mediterranean.
8. T. Bastedo former Ontario fisheries commissioner is named Canadian commissioner on the international commission to craft joint regulations for fisheries in boundary waters with the United States. American members Dr. Johnston and Mr. Bastedo will meet in Maine early next month to plan how to implement the treaty provisions recently used.
Diplomatic circles report Queen Amelie widow of King Carlos plans a visit to the United States after departing for Rio de Janeiro. She carries gifts for Brazil’s President Penna from the late king’s plans. This would mark the first sovereign visit to the Americas by a reigning or dowager queen.
Miss Mary Joy Newland, Detroit heiress, married Count Menno Limburg Stirum of Emperor William's royal guarda, at the bride's sister Mrs H G Meredith's home. The couple will spend the summer in America before returning to Germany.
The rush to the copper fields at Larouge in Prince Albert Saskatchewan continues with eight outfits recently departing. Readings from samples indicate rich deposits of gold silver and copper across the claims.
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