High Average Crops Report on Canadian conditions
Canada wide crop and livestock condition report for June notes good growing weather in May and June, with high average conditions overall. Wheat leads with strong per cent standard condition across provinces, Alberta Saskatchewan and Manitoba show gains in area while Ontario Quebec and Prince Edward Island show declines in some crops.
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Ottawa
Census and Statistics Aay
Sean
Canada
Department of Agriculture
Dominion
British Columbia
Archibald Blue
Census and Statistics Office
Quebec
Ontario
New Brunswick
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Prince Edward Island
Northwest
Good Crop Prospects in Western Wheat Belt
Winnipeg reports excellent heading of wheat across the west with exceptionally favorable weather. A record crop seems likely though some disaster could intervene. Twine merchants rush orders, an estimated twenty four million engines required, harvest ip may be scarce, railroads seek ample supply, about twenty five thousand workers needed with good wages expected.
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Winnipeg
West
German Carrier Arrested by French Soldiers in Casablanca
A German letter carrier was arrested by French soldiers in Casablanca on the night of July 8 despite presenting official identity papers. Soldiers searched his mail and warned him not to appeal to French pickets or be shot. The German consul protested the incident. Germans in Casablanca complain about natives under German protection forced to attend a French national fete on July 14.
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Germany
Berlin
Casa Blanca
Morocco
Way to Pension Old Servants in Ottawa Senate Debates
The Old Age Annuities Bill was read a second time in the Senate. Sir Richard Cartwright reported inquiries from large employers about purchasing annuities for deserving old workers. He expressed belief that once the plan was widely publicized many would use it, especially those with Government Savings Bank accounts.
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Ottawa
Senate
Richard Cartwright
Richard
Government Savings Bank
Copper Vein Found in Antigonish County Nova Scotia
A vein of pure copper ten inches thick was discovered at a depth of 106 feet in Antigonish County. The property is owned by the Conner Lake mining company, based in New Glasgow.
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Nova Scotia
Antigonish
Conner Lake Iing Company
New Glasgow
Indians Seek Return of Cree Band in Montana
Governor Norris wrote Ottawa to confirm if the original allotments remain for Cree Indians deported from Canada after the Riel rebellion. The band roamed Montana for years, returned due to northern conditions, and now face starvation while some members agreed to go back. The state government arranged their bid for return with Canada.
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Helena
Mont
Norris
Indian Atairs
Ottawa
Riel
Montana
State Department
Canada
Music Therapy Improves Feeble-Minded Boys in Essex Home
At the Home of Feeble-Minded Boys in Witham Essex a brass band introduced to teach instruments has led to notable changes. The home reports several obstinate cases fully recovered and argues the band members are now distinctly superior to other patients.
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London
Witham
Essex
Canadian cattle embargo debate moves toward action
London reports a private deputation to Premier Asquith and Lord Carrington on removing Canada's cattle import ban. Carrington opposed, Asquith expressed sympathy and said he would back admission if safe. Winston Churchill was present as the discussion continued. The Mail argues it is time for action and that prohibitions should not continue.
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London
Asquith
Lord Carrington
Winston Churchill
New smokeless blasting powder tested in Alberta mine
Pay A. Goldsmith of Edmonton introduces a flameless odorless blasting powder designed to replace dynamite. Tested at Standard Coal Co's mine, the powder proved successful and a joint stock firm, G. and J. Safety Blasting Powder Co., with $30,000 capital, has been formed to manufacture it. Interest is coming in nationwide.
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Edmonton
Alta
Pay A. Goldsmith
Standard Coal Co
G. & J. Safety Blasting Powder Co
New University in Edmonton Sees Books Arrive
Books for the library of the new provincial University have arrived and preparations for the opening on September 23 in temporary quarters in Strathcona proceed. Grounds and site for the building have been surveyed and the provincial architect is preparing plans. The university residence will house the president and staff.
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New University
Edmonton
Provincial University
Strathcona
Shah Ministers to Apologize to Britain over Flag Incident
London report from Teheran notes two of the Shah's ministers will go to the British legation to apologize for the disrespect shown to the British flag during recent trouble. The Shah has issued a fresh rescript promising just rule and the establishment of courts of justice.
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Britain
London
the Times
Teheran
Lea
Immense Iron Ore Find Near Montreal Reported
A Canadian Pacific official says a vast iron ore body was found within a hundred miles of Montreal in the Laurentians. The deposit reportedly spans square miles with assays around sixty percent. If confirmed, the find could rival the Soo Sydney in output.
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Montreal
Que
Laurentians
Sydney
Peary Plans Antarctic Expedition After North Pole Quest
Commander Robert E. Peary, back from his north pole expedition, intends to organize a national American Antarctic expedition. He says he would head the voyage if supported by the President Roosevelt administration, though he does not plan to accompany the party.
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New York
North Pole
Robert E. Peary
Wagero
Roosevelt
Pent
Owever
How Samuel Chose David King From Jesse's Sons
Revival era tone recalls Samuel's failing faith before anointing David as king. The Lord rejects outward show, sees the heart, and commands Samuel to anoint the shepherd with oil. The youngest son, overlooked by all but the Lord, becomes the chosen one to sit on David's throne, vindicating inner virtue over appearance.
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Samuel
Saul
Israeli
Tim li
Levi
David
Jacob
John
Judah
Hagar
Jesse
Eliab
God
Apostle Paul
John vi
David Is Anointed King As Spirit Rests On Him
A religious reflection states that David was anointed in the sight of his brothers and that the Spirit of the Lord came upon him from that day forward. It urges the young to do their duties faithfully while awaiting God’s call.
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Mother
Father
Kunnet
David
Dunsmuir Yacht Delaura Voyages to Quebec for Tercentenary
Lieut Governor Dunsmuir travels aboard the Empress of Ireland with other dignitaries as the Delaura sails from Southampton to Quebec for the tercentenary celebration. Emperor William inspected the yacht at Kiel and invited Dunsmuir aboard the Hohenzollern, praising the craft before its voyage back via the Horn.
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Dunsmuir
Kaiser
Victoria
B. C
Delaura
Southampton
Quebec
Kiel
Emperor William
Nemuir
Hohenzollern
Dolaura
Sreres
British Navy Captain Heads South for South American Naval Study
Captain Horace Hood of the Royal Navy sails on the Royal Mail steamer Orin to Peru Brazil Chile and Ecuador for five months to inspect regional naval conditions. He says the mission has no diplomatic aim and will report findings to London.
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New York
Horace Hood
Royal Navy
South America
Captain Hood
Washington
Hood
Brazil
Peru
Chile
Ecuador
London
Tolstoy Attacks Czar Over Russian Executions
Count Leo Tolstoy writes a blistering arraignment of the Czar and his agents for the mass hangings sweeping Russia. He laments the scenes of executions and the government’s misrule, appealing to civilization to intervene and end the horror.
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London
Russia
Leo Tolstoi
Will Need Much Twine In Western Canada Crop
Winnipeg reports dealers estimate nine million six hundred thousand acres in Western Canada with six million under wheat will require large twine supplies this season. Demand may outstrip orders due to a short crop, while prices run about a cent and a quarter below last year.
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Winnipeg
Canada
Trade Treaty with Germany Rumor in Parliament
At the opening of the house F R Lalor raised rumors that Canada and Germany planned new trade relations. He cited a Germany letter suggesting the report. Hon W S Fielding answered that discussions on such topics occur but nothing had happened to warrant the rumor.
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Germany
Ottawa
F. R. Lalor
Haldimand
Canada
W. S. Fielding
Thanksgiving Day Debate in House of Commons Ottawa
A. E. Kemp urged keeping Thanksgiving on Monday and Sir Wilfrid Laurier said commercial travelers had contacted him and pledged the next observance would be on the preferred day.
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Ottawa
A. E. Kemp
Wilfrid
Dominion Mica forms to acquire Canadian mining firms
London reports the Dominion Mica Corporation Limited formed to buy the British Columbia Mining Company for £100,000 and the Canadian Improved Construction Company for £50,000.
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London
Dominion Mica Corporation, Limited
British Columbia Mining Company
Capital
Canadian Improved Construction Company
The French-Canadian Treaty
London reports the Standard's Berlin correspondent warns that gains from Canada treaties may be undercut by the tempting hope of benefits from the United States.
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London
The
Standard
Berlin
Canada
Local Resident Completes Two Month Walk Home
Peterboro resident John Perkins arrived after a lengthy walk home from Winniper. The journey took two months and thirteen days, ending in his hometown.
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Peterboro
John Perkins
Polar Race That Aims For Poles Draws Nations Together
Peary sails from Sydney on the Roosevelt to seek the North Pole while Shackleton leads a British Antarctic dash to 80 degrees south aboard Nimrod. Shackleton brings a Victoria Order honor and a silk Liberty and Peace flag. Peary receives a Stars and Stripes banner from the Daughters of the American Revolution.
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Bert E. Peary
Roosevelt
Sydney
Cape Breton
North Pole
Ernest H. Shackleton
Lieut
Shackleton
London
Edward
Scott
Eary
Peary
Queen Alexandra
Daughters of the American Revolution
Macedonia's Troubles in Berlin Report
The Suddeutsche Zeitung Korrespondenz says Germany will wait for Russia's note on Macedonia before considering Britain's reform proposals. Bulgarian agent Nikyforeoff says Sofia should not be pressured to stop bandit raids, blaming Turkey's administration. He cautions that Russian and British plans may be palliative with little real value.
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Macedonia
Berlin
Suddeutsche Reicha Korrespondenz
von Beulow
Germany
Great Britain
Nikyforeoff
Sofia
Constantinople
Turkey
Prince of Wales to hand to Canada ten thousand pounds
Viscount Middleton Lord Strathcona and the Lord Mayor of London met the Prince of Wales and asked him to deliver to Canada the ten thousand pounds raised for the Quebec Tercentenary. His Royal Highness agreed. The House of Lords contributed £1700 and the House of Commons £300. Regiments under Wolfe and students at Eton and Winchester also gave.
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London
Viscount Middleton
Lord Strathcona
Prince of Wales
Canada
Quebec
House of Lords
House of Commons
Wolfe
Eton
Arrow
Winchester
Chinese Merchants Threaten Boycott Over Opium Legislation
In Vancouver Chinese merchants threaten a boycott of Canadian goods if the new laws to curb opium traffic are enforced. They note the Japanese boycott's success and say the higher class Chinese oppose opium, making a boycott unlikely.
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Vancouver
Hearst Papers Decline Bryan Support in New York
The American and Evening Journal in New York announce a loss of confidence in the Democratic party and in William J. Bryan, signaling Hearst papers will not back Bryan.
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Bryan
New York
William J. Bryan
William R. Hearst
Mr. Hearst
the American
The
Evening Journal
Democratic
Mr. Bryan
Great Mineral Find Reported at 4880 Harbor Moresby
A large magnetic and chalcopyrite ore body is said to be found at 4880 harbor on Moresby island Victoria B C Moody mountain slopes to harbor and is reported solid with mineral A rush of prospectors has begun and the find is claimed to be the largest in British Columbia.
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Great Mineral Fund
Victoria
B. C
British Columbia
Harbor
Moresby Island
Moody Mountain
Czar to Visit Italian King Confirmed
Rome reports officials declare the Czar of Russia will visit the King of Italy. Even opponents within the exiled party have softened their stance on the trip.
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Czar
Italy
Rome
Russia
Exa? Party
Quebec Bridge Takes Center Stage In Ottawa Notice
Hon George P. Graham announces a resolution declaring it expedient for the government to take over the Quebec Bridge project in Ottawa.
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Quebec Bridge
Ottawa
Geo. P. Graham
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