Wheat Market Rally Continues In Minneapolis Trade
The market report notes a general weekly advance in wheat across American markets with Minneapolis showing an excited, erratic May wheat trade. May closed at 11.25 to 11.5 cents, July up, September firm amid crop concerns in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas. Visible supply down sharply, world shipments below last year, and Manitoba prices influenced by Minneapolis activity. Weather favorable in Manitoba and the Canadian west boosts optimistic crop prospects, with high-grade milling stock tight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Duluth
Kansas
Oklahoma
Texas
New York
Chicago
America
Europe
Russia
Argentina
Australia
India
Bradstreer
Manitoba
Lake Port
Fort William
Port Arthur
Canadian West
Winnipeg Market Reports Steady Coarse Grains and Hay Prices
The Winnipeg market shows steady coarse grains and hay amid limited demand due to bad country roads. Oats and barley prices vary among traders, while millfeed, ground feed, flaxseed, and speltz levels are listed with on track and delivered prices. Produce, dairy, eggs, meats, poultry, hides, tallow, wool, and livestock values are reported with current bids and receipts noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shorts
Winnipeg
Northwestern
Fort William Basis
Ontario
Manitoba
Bell Telephone chief outlines western sale plan in Canada
Ottawa special reports President Co P Sise of Bell Telephone testifying before the telephone committee. He says the Canadian Bell intends to sell western interests to the North American Telegraph, backed by Rathbun interests, after capital limits blocked expansion. Manitoba law blocks the deal and Bell insists the Western outfit will have no Bell connection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Co. P. Sise
Bell Telephone Company
Telephone
Chrysler
Sise
Bell Company
Canada
Bell
American Telephone Company
United States
Canadaan Bell Company
Canadian Bell Company
American Bell Company
Rathbun Company
Deseronto
Ontario
North American Company
Manitoba
Western Company
Canada’s Foreign Trade Shows Net Decline For Ten Months
Ottawa reports ten months into the current fiscal year total foreign trade at 371,952,412 dollars, down 2.5 million from the previous year. Imports reach 209,551,815 dollars, up 10,279,311. domestic exports 153,951,403, down 9,608,005. foreign produce exports 8,448,194, down 3,223,345. Customs revenue 34,037,280, up 851,059. Gains occur in manufactures and fisheries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Dominion
Great Scheme of Irrigation From Bow River
Montreal special quotes J S Den nis superintendent of irrigation for the Canadian Pacific railway. He says the main canal near Calgary will be finished this summer with secondary canals well advanced. The plan irrigates 1 000 000 acres by a canal system drawing water from Bow river to water about one acre in four of the large irrigation tract. The present canal waters the western end and the work forms an interesting scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
J. S. Dennis
Canadian Pacific Railway
Northwest
Calgary
Bow River
Quebec Aims For Third Centennial Expo In 1908
Citizens met at Chateau Frontenac to discuss a Dominion exposition in 1908 the third centennial of Quebec. Speakers including Senator Choquette Hon L P Pelletier and H M Price urged forming a company to seek incorporation and federal funds. The Quebec Bridge is expected to be completed that year and invitations will go to foreign nations.
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Quebec
Chateau Frontenac
Choquette
L. P. Pelletier
H. M. Price
W. A. Marsh
W. H. Wiggs
Napoleon Lavere
W. E. Beaurvais
Quebec Bridge
Canadian Northern resumes Winnipeg Fort Arthur through service
The Canadian Northern will resume through high class daily passenger trains between Winnipeg and Fort Arthur on June 4. Steamship Express will debut as a magnificent train with first class sleepers, modern coaches, and fine dining cars. Connections at Port Arthur link to Northern Navigation Co. steamers, Booth Line, and Canadian Pacific Railway routes to eastern points.
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Canadian Northern
Winnipeg
Fort Arthur
Steamship Express
Port Arthur
Northern Navigation Co
Canadian Pacific
Booth Line
Canadian Pacific Railway
Woman Arrested After Shooting Husband on Hughson Street
Mrs James Lovejoy fired at her husband on Hughson street Sunday and was arrested. She appeared in police court for a hearing and was committed for trial on charges of attempting to murder her husband.
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Hamilton
James Lovejoy
Hughson Street
CPR to Begin Fort William Winnipeg Double Tracking
William Whyte, CPR second vice president, announced from Montreal that double tracking of the Fort William to Winnipeg line would start immediately and be completed within three years. The grade is five tenths east bound.
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Montreal
Wm. Whyte
C.P.R
Winnipeg
Fort William
Traffic Grade Reductions Along Westbound Route
The article notes reductions in grade burden for the westbound lane from one percent to four-tenths, and the overall reduction to four-tenths, affecting road slope and driving conditions.
Sudden Death of Peterboro Resident George McKee
George McKee, an 84 year old long time Smith township resident, collapsed and died while walking from his house to the barn. He remained active despite his advanced age.
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Peterboro
George McKee
Smith Township
Two Fatalities in Vancouver Island Mine Accident
In the B C coal mines at No 2 extension of the Victoria colliery two men were crushed by a coal fall. John Allain and A Thomas suffered injuries with Atlin fatally injured internally and dying hours later. Thomas sustained a broken back with no hope of recovery.
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Victoria
B.C
Vancouver Island
No. 2
John Allain
A. Thomas
Atlin
Thomas
Missionary split at Naas River church drives North stations
A Vancouver special reports a Methodist mission committee investigated claims that Naas River mission members joined the English church last October except two men. The group failed to recruit men to lead northern stations. Strong resolutions condemned saloons and youth cigarette smoking.
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Vancouver
Naas River Mission
Canadian Cattle for South Africa Shipment Authorized
Ottawa reports Thomas Bradshaw, livestock purchase agent, has received fifty young cows under four years and two bulls for shipment to South Africa. The Ayrshire and Shorthorn cattle were bought near Toronto and will be placed on the government farm in the Orange River Colony near Bloemfontein as Canada seeks to expand the South African stock trade.
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Ottawa
Thomas Bradshaw
Dominion Government
South Africa
Toronto
Dominion
Canada
Orange River Colony
Bloemfontein
Premier Whitney Pushes Grant for University of Toronto Buildings
Premier Whitney introduced a bill to grant 460000 for University of Toronto new buildings costing 1600000. The plan includes affiliating Toronto General Hospital with the university medical department, with private subscriptions of 250000 to the hospital and a provincial institution possibility. An annual university income from succession duties or other sources is promised next session.
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Toronto
Whitney
University of Toronto
Toronto General Hospital
Medical Department
University
Sentence for Portage la Prairie Scoundrel Indecent Assault
R R S Ross of Portage la Prairie ex-poundkeeper and real estate agent pleaded guilty to four indecent assaults on young girls. Magistrate Marshall condemned the crime as among the gravest and sentenced Ross to two years hard labor plus lashes on each charge, with the sentences running concurrently.
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R. R. S. Ross
Portage la Prairie
Marshall
Manitoba
Ross
Whiskey tragedy shocks Dundas county community
In Front of Pleasant Valley Ontario a six year old son of James Ferrell died from an overdose of whiskey given by John Leizert who was intoxicated at the time. A twelve year old boy was near death but is recovering. An inquest was planned as Dr Foyer and Dr Blacklock, coroner, investigated at the Ferrell home near Hainsville.
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Kemptville
Ont
Pleasant Valley
Dundas County
James Ferrell
John Leizert
Hainsville
South Mountain
Leizert
Foyer
Blacklock
Morrisburg
Ferrell Place
General Maximo Gomez Undergoes Operation in Cuba
In Santiago de Cuba General Maximo Gomez, critically ill, is treated by Havana doctors. After consultation, doctors decide the operation is necessary to arrest gangrene. The general endures the operation bravely as his condition remains alarming.
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Santiago
Cuba
Maximo Gomes
Havana
Maximo Gomez
Man Confesses Killing Godmother in Trenton Michigan
Detroit police report Frank Lesner twenty six of Trenton confessed to murdering his godmother Mrs Michael Hammernick in her home. He claimed she bewitched him and his family and then sought a train to return to work at the Ionia asylum. Mrs Hammernick lay dead from five bullet wounds and a crushed head.
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Detroit
Mich
Frank Lesner
Trenton
Michael Hammernick
Asylum For
Ionia
Lesner
Tender Conscience Confession Ties Five Murders Across States
A man signing as A. Johnson and claiming partnership with Henry Williams, recently executed in Roanoke Virginia, writes to Chester police confessing to five murders and multiple robberies. He asserts conversion and that his letter contains fuller crime details than official records, naming victims in Chester West Virginia Uniontown and Martins Ferry Ohio Staunton Virginia and an assault tied to a lynching.
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Chester
West Va
A. Johnson
Henry Williams
Roanoak
Johnson
West Virginia
Uniontown
Martins Ferry
Ohio
Staunton
New York Autos Claim 62 Victims in Fatal Week
The column cites 793 auto accidents in New York and vicinity since January 1, with 62 deaths and 50 to 70 permanent cripplings. It notes 53 fatal crashes occurred with the owner in the car, many from licensed clubs, and cites a Brooklyn hit-and-run as example of alleged irresponsibility. It claims broader urban toll beyond New York.
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New York
India
America
Brooklyn
Harry
Doubt Over Rojestvensky’s Route Amid War Dispatch Silence
A late St. Petersburg dispatch notes reduced telegraph activity from Manchuria and suggests Vice-Admiral Rojestvensky may have begun the final leg of his voyage toward Togo or Vladivostok. Naval officials expect a first skirmish as the united squadrons possibly departed the Annam coast after their juncture.
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St. Petersburg
Manchuria
Rojestvensky
Togo
Vliadivostock
Admiralty
China Sea
Clado
Associated Press
Nebogatoff
Straits of Malacca
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Thompson, Sons & Co
Canadian News
B. C
Gomez
N. Y. Autos
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