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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 22, 1909
Page
7
Dr M B Boyd asserts his 120 foot oval dirigible with wings flew from shore to shore across the Irish Channel at 32 mph. He estimates a 200 foot length and 500 height extensions after War Office tests.
At a Texas Brewers Association meeting representing brewers statewide a challenge was issued to the prohibition party offering 100000 to charity if prohibition fails to prove it reduces liquor. Six men to form two commissions will investigate Texas and other dry states with costs covered by brewers.
A sensational drive by Americans displaying two British flags on axles through Toronto led Mayor Oliver to issue an order empowering police to arrest future disrespectful visitors. Aldermen clergy and Orange Order members pressed for action while the Evening News called the affair impudent and impertinent and the Star deemed it a triumph of bad manners.
Victoria, B C engineer W Gibson unveils a new airship with a 222 pound engine delivering 60 horsepower. The craft rights itself automatically when started upside down and Gibson bets $1000 on a Victoria to Seattle expo flight in half an hour, then plans Victoria to San Francisco in under five hours.
Rome reports a sensational legal move against Pope Pius by three nieces of the late Bishop Adams who seek to restore their uncle’s fortune. The Vatican claims possession of the will, which allegedly leaves everything to Mgr Sartau, pending adjustment of the suit.
Theatre manager C. P. Walker offers reserved seat tickets for the Winnipeg Fair grounds with no extra charge at the grounds to avoid box office delays. The Joseph F. Sheehan Opera Company, acclaimed as the finest in existence, will perform Bohemian Girl, Il Trovatore, and The Mikado during Fair Week.
The Berlin newspaper de Tageszeitung argues the Imperial Defence Conference aims at broader objectives than immediate gains. It warns against dismissing speeches at the Imperial Press Conference as anxiety or armament propaganda and urges measuring impact beyond early outcomes.
London. J M Barrie, famed author of Peter Pan, declined a knighthood offered in the royal birthday honors. Known for modesty and avoiding publicity, he said, I don't go in for that sort of thing, and dismissed the honor politely but firmly. Barrie is noted as Kipling's friend.
Mexico City announces the Federal Government has granted the Pacific Government Concession and Lands Corporation of Victoria BC a concession to develop and colonize seven million acres in Guerrero. The firm plans a ten million dollar investment for irrigation and railroads, linked to the Mexican Pacific Railway from Acapulco into Guerrero. Key investor J D Veitch of the Royal Bank of Canada is among backers.
An invention enabling dirigible balloons to ascend vertically without ballast has undergone severe miniature tests at the war office. Seen as highly practical, it would reduce the need for extensive maneuvers in air work. Engineer Boeder of Dusseldorf is credited as the inventor.
A religious reflection on Acts Seventeen and Berea from Rev. D. M. Stearns. It highlights Paul and Silas teaching from Scripture in Thessalonica and Berea, the Bereans’ diligent study, and the need to trust the Bible as the infallible guide while resisting false teachers. The piece emphasizes threefold salvation through Christ and readiness for His return.
The excerpt proclaims that all opposition and damage to God’s word today come from the devil, citing biblical contrast with Isaiah chapters 56. It notes Paul’s guidance to Timothy and the urgency of preaching the gospel amid spiritual conflict.
Count Zeppelin plans a major airship voyage to explore polar regions before reaching the North Pole. Prof Hergesell of Strasburg University will depart Germany next summer to survey routes via Spitsbergen and Norway, with expedition headquarters at Voas Bay. The Emperor will assume protector and patron roles for the undertaking.
A Japanese steamer with eight score fishermen and families aboard burned to the water six miles off Aomori. Fire in coal bunkers trapped passengers as dense fog hid the ship, causing many to leap or be driven into the sea. total lives lost 149 including 16 crew.
Reports claim a victorious rebel army has captured Tehran after laying siege to the city. The shah allegedly fled in disguise, with rebels hostile to foreigners ahead of possible massacres. Russian forces are days away, unable to reach relief zones for legations and foreign residents. English and Russian envoys were fired upon while negotiating.
The Carnegie Steel company tightens rules on drinking with notices in mills in Sheron Pennsylvan ia stating that employees must refrain from intoxicants off duty. Total abstainers will receive hiring and promotion preference, while those who drink heavily or occasionally will face dismissal.
London premier Asquith warned in Southport that England must retain command of the sea to preserve the empire. He said naval strength is essential to life and that security faces natural rival growth, hoping the defence conference will yield a hopeful result.
Regina reports 56 elevators built this season with 200 more planned by fall, totaling about 24.14 million bushels capacity. The expansion aims to boost Saskatchewan’s grain handling as movement resumes in autumn.
Judge Wilhelm Schwarze urges England and Germany to unite against a stronger United States arguing that mutual rivalry harms Europe. The piece warns that American wealth and naval power could dominate world markets, calling for a European economic alliance to counter pan Americanism before it is too late.
Professor Leo Wiener describes Norbert Wiener, age fourteen, already with a Tufts AB. He will enter Harvard in the fall to study biology as a senior and graduate in 1910, then study biology at a German university and proceed toward PhD and MD either at Harvard or abroad.
Illinois high court will decide if marriages performed by city justices of the peace since the municipal court act are valid. Chief Justice Olson says country justices have no right to wed within city limits. He declares all such marriages invalid.
Edmonton Alta D D Mann and E J Chamberlin sign an agreement for a union station, trackage and terminals for the Grand Trunk Pacific and Canadian Northern railways. The current Canadian Northern station will be used, with a new station planned in a few years. Grand Trunk surveyors push to finish the Riley to Calgary line survey promptly.
The Canadian Pacific operates five palatial steamships weekly between Fort William Port Arthur and Owen Sound. A Lake Route voyage promises a pleasant trip during hot weather and draws travelers seeking comfort on the water.
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