Market Report Reflects Volatile Wheat Trade Across Regions
The market reports persistent feverish speculative activity in wheat with large swings in July and other futures. Old crop supplies tighten in America while Europe remains well supplied. shipments last week reached about 13 million bushels. Prices show notable gains in Winnipeg for June and July wheat, with futures in June around 98 to 99.5 cents and cash grades fluctuating.
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America
Europe
Minneapolis
Duluth
Texas
California
Argentine
Australia
Bradstreets
Manitoba
Winnipeg
Fort William
Port Arur
Winnipeg Market Report From The Commercial
Winnipeg June 9 The situation is unchanged and prices are the same as a week ago. Business is fairly good with no one offering trade. Market activity remains steady and market conditions show stability in prices and demand.
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Ontario
Manitoba
Arriviig
Winnipeg
Sensation at Ottawa Conference Over Wire Pulling Motion
The Methodist conference heard Rev. T. E. Burke condemn ministers and laymen for button-holing and wire pulling in the stationing committee. He called the conduct a disgrace to Methodists. An uproar ensued and Dr. Rickman, presiding, refused to accept the motion. The stationing committee delayed the conference twelve hours awaiting a final report.
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Ottawa
T. E. Burke
Rickman
Indian Clubbing Death Near White Whale Lake
Fort Saskatchewan dispatch reports Alexis Rain, an Indian, died suddenly after a fracas among hunters near the foothills. The party allegedly procured whiskey and engaged in a fight during which Rain was clubbed and his skull fractured. Royal Northwest Mounted Police at Lac St. Anne are investigating.
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Fort Saskatchewan
White Whale Lake
Alexis Rain
Rain
Lac St. Anne
New Speaker James Lowther Elected to Commons Chair
James William Lowther Conservative was unanimously chosen speaker of the house of commons succeeding William Court Gully who resigned. This marks the first Conservative speaker since 1883. After the vote the house adjourned to June 20. Lowther, born 1855, had served as parliamentary secretary for foreign affairs in 1891-92.
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London
James William Lowther
Committee On Ways and Means
House of Commons
William Court Gully
Mr. Lowther
Dialogic Anecdote About a Music Demonstration
The passage quotes a man describing how after demonstrations with a guitar and tambourine he was astonished to realize that his friends in the spirit world had become such bad musicians. The dialogue reveals a humorous reflection on musical talent and belief.
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la Dey Spirit World
Canadian immigration and disease controls debated in Ottawa
An Ottawa dispatch reports W. D. Scott immigration superintendent and Dr. P. H. Bryce told the agriculture committee about immigration rules and disease screening. They compare Canada and the United States in immigrant screening and detention figures, note suspicions around Mrs. Sanford of Winnipeg, and discuss a river body found under suspicious circumstances.
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Ottawa
W. D. Scott
P. H. Bryce
Agriculture Committee
Canada
United States
St. John
Montreal
Detroit
Ontario
Scott
Sanford
Winnipeg
Britain
Josie Carr on Trial in Toronto Case
A Toronto special reports that Josie Carr’s confession to killing the Murray infant will not be used in her preliminary trial before Colonel Denson. The account includes statements from Mrs. Murray, William Murray, E. C. Ryatt, Conductor McEvery, and witnesses Bain and O’Connor about the infant’s disappearance and discovery.
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Toronto
Murray
Josephine Carr
Colonel Denson
William Murray
Denison
Eaton
E. C. Ryatt
Gough Bros
Josie Carr
McEvery
Sherbourne Street
Queen Street
Parliament Street
Pape Avenue
James Bain
John O’connor
Josie
Japs Used New Guns for War Voyages
Captain McKech nie of the British steamer Lord reports that after Togo’s naval clash with the Russian fleet every Japanese ship carried new guns to replace earlier weapons. He lists Armstrong naval guns 30 tons 500 tons cordite two torpedo sections from England and notes ships carrying guns and explosives to Japan. He cites Chemulpo March 29 cofferdam ready to raise Var ing and says Korietz was not worth raising.
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England
Japan
Chemulpo
Varing
Korietz
Toronto Citizen’s Aid Prompted Fraud Talk
A Toronto dispatch recounts Myer Schwartz an Austrian resident at 247 Gerrard Street who received relief despite owning Chestnut Street property worth over $8,000 and a sizable bank balance. Relief officer Taylor assigned J. J. Walsh to the case and, after inquiry, cites five Chestnut Street houses rented for $60 monthly. The case raises questions about aid for the poor and possible fraud accusations.
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Toronto Dispatch
Myer Schwartz
Gerrard Street
Taylor
Schwartz
General Hospital
Lithographers Strike in Toronto Largest Firms
A Toronto despatch reports lithographic artists in major shops including Toronto Lithographing Co, Rolph Clark Co, and Harris Co walked out. They demand recognition of their association and hiring of union men only, with wage, hour, and work nature issues as primary grievances affecting about 100 workers.
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Toronto
Toronto Lithographing Company
The
Rolph, Clark Co
Harris Co
Prisoner Acquitted on Murder Charge at Montreal Court
A Montreal special reports Arsene Pharon was found not guilty at the Court of Kings Bench on a murder charge. The trial concluded with the jury delivering the acquittal after presenting evidence and defense arguments.
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Montreal
Court of Kings
Arsene Pharon
Fire damages Montreal YMCA in Dominion Square blaze
Fire broke out near the gym in the Montreal YMCA at Dominion Square opposite the Windsor hotel at 6 am Thursday. The building filled with smoke as roomers fled in night clothes. the dumb waiter start caused the blaze, inflicting about $15,000 in damage before firemen contained it.
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Montreal Y. M. C
Montreal
Dominion Square
Windsor Hotel
Chance for Cider Makers in English Trade
Ottawa reports indicate Canadian cider makers may secure a large export trade with England as British manufacturers seek cider. Canadian apples yield more juice and are in demand. previous imports to England were satisfactory. A British shortage of small fruits this year may boost Canadian efforts. Also notes Japan’s abundant rice crop worth 275 million dollars in 1904, plus strong wheat barley and a growing cotton spinning industry.
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Ottawa
Trades and Commerce Department
Ball
Birmingham
England
Canada
Great Britain
Alexander Maclean
Japan
Trade and Commerce Department
Canadian cruiser sinks U S fishing tug Grace M in Lake Erie
Port Stanley Ontario dispatch reports the U S fishing tug Grace M of Lorain Ohio sank after a collision with the government cruiser Vigilant off Middle Island Lake Erie. Captain Dunn rescued two crew members while two fishermen from Cleveland and Spain drowned. Galbraith admits the commander was not at fault but warns to heed signals.
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Port Stanley
Ont
Vigilant
Dunn
Middle Island
Lake Erie
Grace M
Lorain
Ohio
Wm. Galbraith
Capt. Dunn
Will Defy Sunday Closing Law By Opening Shops
Winnipeg Free Press reports shopkeepers test a Sunday opening, with barbers, candy stores, soda fountains and others opening last Sunday. Authorities have not acted, uncertain about enforceability as the question is before the privy council.
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Winnipeg
New
Union Bank
Free Press
Privy Council
Bloodshed at Saginaw street strike shocks valley
The first bloodshed in the Saginaw valley street railway strike occurred when Deputy Sheriff Fred Harris shot and killed Henry Wick Jr a Pere Marquette machinist, injuring two others. Harris was immediately arrested.
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Saginaw, Mich
Saginaw Valley
Fred Harris
Henry Wick, Jr
Pere Marquette
Harris
No Change in the Strike at Chicago
Chicago report says peace talks fail as unions demand police withdrawal from wagons and a settlement with express companies remains elusive. The strike risks spreading to 8,000 Team Owners association truck drivers, raising key questions about potential escalation.
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Chicago
Express
Russia seeks Japan peace terms after Tsar’s message
St. Petersburg reports the czar wants to learn Japan’s terms for peace. Takahira meets with President in Washington after silent replies. Diplomatic mood rises as Russia may obtain a general statement from Tokyo via the Japanese minister in Washington.
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St. Petersburg
Council of Ministers
Tsars—Skoe Sele
Washington
Paris
Russia
Japan
D. C
Far East
Splomats
Takahira
Tokio
White House
Canadian Pacific Slash Cuts Cable Rates to Japan
The Canadian Pacific announces a reduction of twenty cents per word in cable rates to Japan effective July 1. Businessmen across Canada welcome the lower charges as Pacific cables route direct to Japan via the Pacific Postal Cables from San Francisco with Vancouver as the sole relay point.
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Canadian Pacific Telegraphs
Japan
Canada
China
Pacific
San Francisco
Vancouver
British Submarine Founders Off Plymouth Breakwater
Submarine boat AS lost off Plymouth breakwater with 18 aboard. Three explosions reported before she foundered while heading to sea for practice. Fourteen drowned. survivors rescued by tugs and torpedo boat, as AS sailed with another submarine and a torpedo boat.
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Plymouth
Eng
Canada and Home Rule Question Duel in London Press
A London special notes Sir John Long’s criticism of Britain's cattle embargo on Canada as unfriendly. The Yorkshire Herald recalls a Dominion Parliament resolution for Irish home rule, passed after Britons rejected home rule, calling that action unfriendly as well.
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London
John Long
Great Britain
Yorkshire Herald
Ireland
Barker and Parker Clash Over Dangerous Love Book
Barker calls the tale a dangerous book while Parker defends it as a pretty love story. The exchange hints at marital tension centered on the book and its impact on their relationship.
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Barker
Parker
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