Dominion Day Dinner in London Highlights Canada Needs
At the Hotel Cecil Lord Strathcona presided over the Dominion Day dinner with many dignitaries in attendance. Hon. W. S. Fielding stressed Canada's needs capital and population and defended Canadian commercial arrangements as domestic affairs. Earl Crewe praised self government and warned against external meddling while endorsing coordinated action with Britain.
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London
Cecil
Lord Strathcona
W. 8. Fielding
Sydney Fisher
Wm. Paterson
W. Mulock
Earl Crewe
Lord Balfour of
Burleigh
Lord Blyth
Earl Grey
Dominion
Canada
Mr. Fielding
Winnipeg Building Boom Sees Record Half Year Figures
Winnipeg reports $9,635,500 in building activity for the first six months, surpassing the previous best by $2,777,350 and exceeding last year’s full twelve month total by $608,775. Analysts expect the yearly total to top fifteen million.
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Winnipeg
Grand Trunk Pacific Wins Damages Suit Over Prince Rupert Lots
Vancouver airing of suit ends with Grand Trunk Pacific and Charles M. Hays prevailing as Moreton Frewen loses claims for several million dollars over failure to deliver a thousand Prince Rupert townsite lots. Chief Justice Hunter ruled no concluded price agreement. case dismissed with costs and likely appeal to the privy council.
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Vancouver
Charles M. Hays
Grand Trunk Pacific
Moreton Frewen
Prince Rupert
Privy Council
Hunter
Canadian Canal Traffic Up Through May 31
Traffic through Canadian canals from navigation opening to May 31 reached 7,976,270 tons, up 5,723,620 tons from last year. Increases occurred on the Seo canal 5,502,110 Welland 69,617 St. Lawrence 79,105 Chambly 32,611 Ottawa 17,644 Murray 15,403 Rideau 7,408, with a decline only on the St Peter's canal.
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Ottawa
Seo Canal
Welland
St. Lawrence
Chambly
Murray
Rideau
St. Peter's Canal
Twenty Die In Midwest Rail Collision Near Middletown
Twenty people are dead and many injured after a collision between a Big Four train and a Cincinnati & Hamilton freight train west of Middletown Ohio. The wreck tore through cars, with women and children among those killed. rescue work began as responders and passengers recovered casualties.
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Middletown
Ohio
Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton
Big Fourth Century Limited
Cincinnati
Teacue
Admiral Sir Archibald Douglas Denies Immigration Interview
London reports Sir Archibald Douglas rejects claims of giving an immigration interview in Canada. He says no speech was made and no newspaper interviews were granted. He asserts his time was between New York and Montreal and condemns the article as absurd and wicked.
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London
Montreal
Archibald Douglas
Canada
New York
Winnipeg Tax Rate Set at 10.80 Mills for Year
Winnipeg announces an assessment rate of 10.80 mills with total valuation of 147,608,290 exclusive of business tax. Revenue from valuation at this rate is about 1,702,168.77, while the business tax adds 224,133.80 for a combined 1,926,302.57, matching city expenditures for the year.
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Winnipeg
Council
Pinchot as Independent Governor Candidate Favored by Leader
The Pittsburg Leader suggests Gifford Pinchot as an independent anti ring candidate for Pennsylvania governor with backing from Oyster Bay. It claims Roosevelt would endorse Pinchot if nominated, noting Pinchot's Milford Pa home and Editor Alex Moore's long confidence with Roosevelt.
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Pittsboro
Gifford Pinchot
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Wm. Flint
Pinchot
Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Milford
Alex. P. Moore
The
Leader
Defaulter's Tragic Death Near Detroit
The body of Frank L. Gouldthrite, late superintendent of stationery in Ottawa's printing bureau, was found in the Detroit River near Trenton. He had cut his throat and jumped from the steamer Eastern States, leaving a note of intent to die by his own hand.
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Ottawa
Detroit
Frank 8
Gouldthrite
Trenton
Chief Justice Fuller Dies in Bar Harbor Maine
Bar Harbor Maine reports the sudden death of United States Chief Justice Melville W Fuller. Born in Augusta Maine February eleven eighteen thirty three he graduated Bowdoin College in eighteen fifty three and gained admission to the bar in eighteen fifty five. He practiced law in Chicago from eighteen fifty six and served as chief justice since eighteen eighty eight.
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Fuller
Bar Harbor
Maine
Melville W. Fuller
United States Supreme Court
Augusta
Bowdoin
Chicago
Judge Warns Vagrants On Wheat Field Sentences
In municipal court Judge Burney declares a policy that vagrants during harvest must head to the wheat fields. Refusal and loitering will lead to six months in the work house.
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Kansas
Burney
Duke of Sutherland Calls for Britain United States Alliance
The Duke of Sutherland, a wealthy English nobleman visiting Western Canada, advocates a gentleman's agreement between Britain and the United States. He says such a nonbinding pact could preserve world peace and advance civilization while fostering business and agricultural growth in Canada and the United States.
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Caleary
Duke of Sutherland
Andrew Carnegie
Canada
Great Britain
United States
Fair Attractions at Walker Theatre for Winnipeg Exhibition
Visitors to the Winnipeg Exhibition will enjoy two musical comedies at the Walker Theatre during exhibition weeks. Manager Walker has arranged for the totem pole musical comedy The Alaskan and Pixley and Luders merry Burgomaster. Both shows promise bright, uplifting entertainment with ample humor and spectacle.
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Winnipeg
Walker Theatre
Walker
Pixley
Luders
Merry
Walker Theatre Summer Show Attracts Large Audience
The Walker theatre presents an elaborate summer program featuring Gus Weinburg Richard Carroll and Jessie Stoner among a large chorus of singing and dancing girls. An ornate scenic production accompanies a comfortable theatre cooled by a ventilation system. A visit to the fair should include all Walker attractions.
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Walker
Gus Weinburg
Richard Carroll
Jessie Stoner
Walker Theatre
Grand Trunk Pacific Opens Winnipeg to Edmonton Rail Service
The Grand Trunk Pacific railway inaugurated four daily Winnipeg to Edmonton trains in a 30 hour trip covering 796 miles. New engines coaches baggage cars sleepers and diners equip the line with modern rolling stock. The Saskatoon service is adjusted to 17 4 hours and the new schedule gains from favorable gradients and gentle curves allowing steady speeds.
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Winnipeg
Grand Trunk Pacific Railway
Edmonton
Saskatoon
Grand Trunk Pacific
New Zealand Premier Targets American Oil Monopolies
Premier Ward foreshadows anti trust legislation citing a powerful American oil firm as a monopolistic and restricting influence in New Zealand. He warns such abuse harms traders and consumers and notes the need to prevent such practices domestically.
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Wellington
N.Z
Ward
New Zealand
United States
Oil
Farmers Buy Freely in Western Lands Sales
Winnipeg reports W M Ingram superintendent of school lands returned after 12 sales in the west including Alberta and Saskatchewan. Total sales reached 5 644 290 01 for 990 169 26 acres at 14 4 per acre on average with 90 percent bought by farmers. Highest 17 72 and lowest 10 72 per acre.
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Winnipeg
W. M. Ingram
Alberta
Saskatchewan
New Catholic Divisions Planned for West Canada
The Holy See approves creation of a new Saskatoon diocese with Regius as see and the Vicariate Apostolic of Keewatin. Archbishop Langevin's Rome visit spurred the move. Keewatin will be a mission diocese until populated, and will rank among the world’s largest, spanning from the international border to the North Pole and east to the Canada Greenland waters.
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St. Boniface
Holy See
Rome
Saskatchewan
Regius
International Boundary Line
North Pole
Canadian Territory
Greenland
Visiting Western Fairs Prominent US Cattleman Visits Canada
Edmonton reports Thomas Stanton of Aurora Illinois, a leading cattle breeder, touring western Canadian fairs. His sale of a Shorthorn bull at Chicago set a record price of 10000 dollars, with James Yule bidding to 9000 before a wealthy American won. Yule plans a return trip with top-bred cattle.
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Edmonton
Thomas Stanton
Aurora
United States
Chicago
James Yule
van Horne
Selkirk
Yule
The Sovereign's Clemency Act Amends Soldier Pardons
Ottawa reports a militia order announcing clemency for soldiers with sentences of 56 days or less to be released. Those with longer terms receive half the remaining imprisonment. Deserters and absentees may obtain pardons by reporting in writing. Five years of desertion or physical unfitness exempts from future service.
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Ottawa
Canadian Pacific Earnings Jump in Fiscal Year
Montreal reports that gross earnings for the Canadian Pacific Railway reached 94,485,000 dollars, up 18,272,000. Net earnings are estimated at 23,592,000 pounds annually, rising 10,767,000 dollars, marking a record gain for the line.
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Montreal
Canadian Pacific Railway
Doukhobors Leave Prairies in Large Caravan
Fifty covered wagons carrying about 400 Doukhobors passed through Yorkton on route to northern villages in British Columbia. Led by Peter Veregin the procession traveled with four horses and two harpists on the wagon played hymns while taking the CPR line at Broadview for the journey north.
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Yorkton
British Columbia
Peter Veregin
Broadview
Osler declares hopeful outlook at tuberculosis campaign meeting
In Edinburgh a tuberculosis campaign meeting saw Dr. Osler discuss chemical discoveries and say the world’s outlook has never been so hopeful.
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Edinburgh
Osler
First Reading on Royal Declaration Bill to Protect Protestant Succession
The House of Commons backed the Bill to amend the Royal Declaration by 365 to 42. Premier Asquith argued the substitute wording would express belief without offending any subjects, aiming to safeguard the Protestant succession. Opposition urged delaying until the second reading.
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House of Commons
London
Asquith
Inter
A. J. Balfour
Wmeden
England
Flying from Lakeside to Montreal and back
Count de Lesseps in a Blériot monoplane circled Montreal City Hall then flew 30 miles to Lakeside and back in 49 minutes 30 seconds. At 2000 feet the spectacle drew about 10 000 spectators as crowds blocked streets and officials halted traffic. The French aviator landed to a triumphant ovation with the band playing the national anthem.
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Count de Lesseps
Montreal
Lakeside
de Lesseps
English Channel
Paying Off Debentures in Manitoba Slashes Debt
The province of Manitoba has paid off provincial debentures totaling 1 943 170.06. Series A Manitoba North-Western debentures were 787 426.67, series B Manitoba South-Western bonds 99 846.68, and Hudson Bay Railway bonds 255 296.67. Payments were made as soon as maturities occurred in London and funds were ready.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
London
Manitoba North-Western
Manitoba South-Western
Hudson Bay Railway
Montreal
Fire at Claresholm wipes out multiple structures
A serious blaze in Claresholm Alta caused $99 damage? as four horses were burned. The livery barn and a dwelling owned by James Bailey were destroyed along with several shops and a laundry. Insurance likely covers most losses. Two or three residents were overcome by smoke and Harry Corbett sustained injuries from a falling ladder.
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Claresholm
Alta
James Bailey
Grannm
F. FE. Gibson
Priest
Roth
Gerlanx
Hanor
Harry Corbett
Queen's Hotel
Meat Prices to Come Down
Chicago reports J Ogden Armour founder of the beef trust predicts meat prices will fall along the line. He returns from Europe and absolves workers from blame for high costs, citing persistent economic conditions as the primary cause while exuding optimism.
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Chicago
J. Ogden Armour
Beef Trust
Eurene
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