Fearful report warns US beef trust may seize Smithfield market
A British government committee report issued recently expresses deep concern that Armour & Co., Morris & Co., Swift & Co., and Hammond Beef Co. form a US beef trust with ties to the United Kingdom and Argentina. It notes no conclusive evidence of a formal import cartel but asserts the four Chicago firms could ultimately control the Smithfield market and betimes the Argentina trade, warning of subtle methods and iron price control.
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United States
Smithfield
London
United States Beef Trust
United Kingdom
Argentina
Atlantic
Union Stock Yards
Chicago
Armour & Co
Morris & Co
Swift & Co
Hammond Beef Co
England
Meat Trust
Director fires naval guns by single operator
The trials of Rear-Admiral Sir Pe Scott's invention, hailed as revolutionary, replace manual gun-laying with an electrical director controlling a series of barbette guns from a fire control station. Cruisers Good Hope, Argyll and Arrogant tested the device, which allows simultaneous or individual firing by one officer. details remain secret.
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London
Pe Scott
Good Hope
Argyll
Arrogant
Scott
Germany Plans Retaliation Over American Trade Pol icy
German manufacturers including leaders of major textile houses press for government action to shield industry from US tariff measures. They propose enacting laws to hinder American imports by mimicking US appraisal and invoicing practices as a form of retaliation. The call for tariff action is echoed by press outlets in Berlin.
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Germany
Berlin
America
Invention Promises 6000 Words an Hour Cable
Mr. Henniker Heaton told the Imperial Colonial Club that within months a device could enable 6000 words per hour to be sent by cable to every part of the Empire at a cost of two cents per word.
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London
Imperial Colonial Club
Henniker Heaton
Empire
Vancouver Electric Co to Spend 2.5 Million Next Year
The British Columbia company has authorization from its London board to invest two and a half million dollars along the coast in the coming year. Projects include Shaughnessy Heights and Point Grey Hastings.
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Vancouver
British Columbia
Ieee
London Board of Directors
Zoe
Shaughnessy Heights
Poiot Grey Hastings
Aviators Welcomed Home After Historic Air Achievements
Wright and sister Katherine return to their homeland amid a joyous reception. They describe the airplane as a pressure vehicle for thrill seekers, not a general passenger or freight system, with Europe showing strong interest in its potential and safety at height beyond 1,000 feet.
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Wright
Air
Katherine
Babbwer
Qual Honore
Whie
Kroupretiressin Cecelie
Wright Brothers
Europe
Wilbur
Vancouver Rail Route Change Shifts Toward Copper River Line
May signal a shift in the Grand Trunk Pacific 100 mile coast section project from the Skeena to the Copper River route. Chief Engineer Van Arsdal orders field surveys for an alternate path, citing potential 80 mile savings and a water grade. Engineering challenges at Pine Pass may be met by a long tunnel costing about a million, cheaper than blasting a Skeena-Hazelton grade.
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Vancouver
B. C
Grand Trunk Pacific
Kitselas ‘Canyon
Skeena
Hazelton
van Arsdal
Copper River
Pine Pass
Telkway
World’s Largest Ships under construction for White Star
At Harland and Wolff in Belfast two giant liners for White Star are under construction. They will be named Olympic and Titanic and sail between Southampton and New York. Each features four funnels and one mast with a total project cost around £4,000,000 and maiden voyages planned for early 1912.
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Belfast
Messrs. Harland and Wolff
White Star Company
Southampton
New York
Lusitania
Disturbances in Constantinople and casualty claims
A telegram from the Vali of Adana reports 1,294 Muslims killed and 583 wounded and 1,455 Armenians slain with 382 wounded across the Vilayet. The figure is labeled a misrepresentation to shift blame onto Armenians amid ongoing arrests of Christians. Y W Peet of the American mission notes about $20,000 in funds from US and Britain to six centers.
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Constantinople
Adana
Vilayet
Vali
Y.w. Peet
American Mission Board
United States
Great Britain
Tarsus
Alexandretta
Latakia
Raghdeami
Canada to Represent at London Imperial Defence Conference
In Ottawa the senate asked if Canada had received an invitation to join the London conference on imperial defence. Sir Frederick Borden and Hon L P Brodeur planned to consult authorities to enact Canada's defence resolution and were said to be possible representatives, with Sir Richard Cartwright noting Canada would accept an invitation and likely be represented by two ministers.
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Ottawa
Senate
Lougheed
Canada
London
Frederick Borden
L. P. Brodeur
Richard Cartwright
Two Centers of the Early Church and the Jerusalem Council
A commentary on Acts chapter fifteen contrasts Jerusalem and Antioch as centers of early church life. It explains false Judaizing teachers who urged circumcision for salvation, the decision to consult Jerusalem, and the resulting decree that salvation comes by grace through Christ. The piece emphasizes unity in faith and the role of Paul, Barnabas, and James in resolving the dispute.
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American Press Association
Church of God
Jerusalem
Antioch
Paul
Cain
Isa
Jer
Ezek
Tim
Pet
Jude
Lord Jesus Christ
Abraham
Jesus
God
Christ
Barnabas
Judaea
Isaani
Peter
Caesarea
Cornelius
Jesus Christ
James
Judas
Silas
Church Councils Meet With Censure In Modern Times
A fragment notes that messengers carried joyful tidings of faith in the Lord Jesus Christ while criticizing many church councils as wasting time. The writer suggests wisdom in councils would justify their existence, but laments modern meetings often resemble hollow verse lines.
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Lord Jesus Christ
New Sultan Asserts Himself in Constantinople
A dispatch from Constantinople reports the new sultan declaring willingness to honor the constitution while asserting his rights and prerogatives. He criticizes lack of amnesty at accession and the public display of hanging corpses without his sanction, warning no repetition. Disorder and brigandage are noted in the suburbs.
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New York
Constantinople
Sebean
Tewfik Pecha
Sehetket Pasha
Alaska-Yukon Expo Nears Complete Opening Day Seattle
The Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition will be ready to open on June 1 with only a few buildings left finishing by May 15. The Canadian building is among the most imposing, exhibits are rapidly installed, and the fair sits on 25 acres at the University of Washington campus with notable natural surroundings.
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Seattle
University of Washington
No More Land Grants in Canada Debate Rises
Ottawa officials debate land grants during the Ontario session. Frank Oliver warns of growing prejudice against grants and voices that the grant to South African veterans should end. G. H. Bradbury appeals for settlers along the Red River and pioneers' claims. W. D. Staples supports the settlers.
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Ottawa
Hudson's
Dominion
W. D. Staples
Wireless lighted Omaha show with Ford Omaha station
The Omaha electrical show opened lit by wireless telegraphy for four hours. Government station at Fort Omaha supplied the current from five miles away to 4,000 incandescent lamps. The display stemmed from a discovery by Dr. Frederick Millner, wireless expert of the Union Pacific railroad.
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Omaha
Neb
Fort Omaha
Cade
Frederick Millner
Union Pacific Railroad
Chinese Consul General Chao to Visit Canada
Kung Hisa Chao sails from Liverpool aboard the Empress of Ireland on June 18 to serve as the first Chinese consul general in Canada. He travels with his wife, family, and secretary. His Ottawa or Pacific coast headquarters are yet undecided, with potential plans to appoint a consul in British Columbia.
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Ottawa
Kung Hisa Chao
Canada
Liverpool
King
Pacific Coast
British Columbia
Black Highlanders Unite Colored Toronto Vets Seek Highland Unit
A group of colored citizens asks Lieut. Jas. J. Kennedy to organize them into a company for attachment to a Toronto unit. They prefer the Highland uniform and Kennedy will present the claim to authorities.
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Toronto
Jas. J. Kennedy
Lieut. Kennedy
British Force Ambushed Near Zungeru
In northern Nigeria fifty miles northeast of Zungeru Lieut. D A Vanrenen assistant resident administrator and three other Englishmen with thirty five native police were ambushed. The lieutenant and twelve policemen were killed. A British force has been dispatched to the locality to punish the natives.
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Lagos
British West Africa
D. A. Vanrenen
Nigeria
Zungeru
Wireless for Port Arthur Station to open in two months
Port Arthur Ontario city officials win Clark Wire less and Telephone offer of assistance. A wireless station will be in operation within two months. Work also to start soon on a new $60,00 collegiate institute.
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Wireless
Port Arthur
Ont
Clark Wireless and Telephone Company
Collegiate Institute
CROP STATISTICS REPORT LATE VEGETATION AND FODDER SURPLUS
The April census shows vegetation later than usual across Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta with fodder supplies plentiful and livestock in strong condition. Seedings were slowed by cold spring but cattle horses and sheep show high percentages, wheat and barley sowing varying by district.
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Ottawa
Dauphin
Macdonald
Selkirk
Souris
Saskatchewan
Macleod, Ca
Cartleton
Alberta
Red Deer
Strathcona
Calgary
Government weighs grain depot plans after western deputation
Alberta Inspection District assures Ottawa action on western grain men requests for government ownership of terminal elevators and the Pacific export route. The minister will study inspection regulation changes after the current session. no decision yet on purchasing terminal elevators or building a Vancouver elevator, deferring enabling legislation to next session.
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Ottawa
Vancouver
Kinrade Witness Letter to Attorney General Demands Inquiry
Foreman of the Kinrade jury R B Spera writes that the Kinrade case should be reopened with cabinet involvement. He urges a thorough inquiry into the principal witness's mental state and the tragedy, arguing the verdict was not strong enough and the case is society’s concern.
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Kinrade
Toronto
Fay
R. B.spera
Counterfeit Coiners in Canada Arrested in Ontario Camp
In Latchford Ontario two Montreal men Adelard Dion and Thomas Gascon posed as prospectors. One passed a counterfeit 50 cent piece at McGregor's store. Police seized moulds dies blowpipes and other counterfeiting gear from their Daylake shore tent after a struggle. Only a small coin hoard found but a crucible stood near the camp fire when seized.
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Canada
Latchford
Ont
Montreal
Adelard Dion
Thomas Gascon
McGregor
Daylake
Jerry
Fred Lefebvre
Fire loss dispute prompts insurer adjuster correction
In Galt Ontario an adjustment case reveals A H Lofft & Co misreported fire loss. The Gore District company notes the firm initially claimed 6250 dollars, later found 3750 dollars, and returned 2500 dollars to the insurer. The minutes record the action and praise Lofft for the fair settlement.
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Galt
Ont
Gore District Company
A. H. Lofft & Co
St. Mary's
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