Extinction Fears Rise Over Tuberculosis Remedies
Nathan Straus warns at the International Dairy congress that bovine and human tuberculosis will spread unless milk is pasteurized and cattle are tuberculin tested. He cites studies showing high infection rates, urges pasteurization of all non-tested milk, and cites Chicago as a model.
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Nathan Straus
Budapest
Indus
New York
Straus
International Dairy Congress
Vigado
Chicago
A. D. Melvin
American Bureau of Animal Industry
John K. Mohler
American Department of Agriculture
New York City
Health Department
Fireproof Paint to Save Bridges in Ottawa
The CPR testified before the railway commission that fireproof paint protected wooden trestles and bridges. After painting, an engine passed slowly and ashes were removed with no ignition. In a second test, red hot cinders were placed on painted ties. the fire nearly died out, with only a trace remaining. Further experiments planned.
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Ottawa
Railway Commission
C.P.R
Wireless Telephone Tests Reach 165 Kilometers at Toulon
Paris reports official trials of the wireless telephone by naval lieutenants Colin and Jeanice at Toulon between the cruiser Conde and the naval arsenal. Tests show successful communication of about 165 kilometers and indicate air electrical conditions hardly affect telephonic transmission without wires.
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Paris
Colin
Jeanice
Toulon
Conde
Austria Limits Night Work for Women and Girls
Vienna reports a new measure by the ministry of commerce prohibiting work by women and girls between 8 PM and 5 AM. In factories with over ten workers, female staff must have at least eleven hours of rest. The reform marks progress in improving harsh female labor conditions across industries and urban life.
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Vienna
Ministry of Commerce
Austria
Viennia
Body found dismembered outside New York school
A headless murdered man’s body was found in two black oilcloth bundles on the sidewalk in front of a public school at Henry and Oliver streets. The packages bore the mark black hand and were guarded by a 14 year old boy hired by a mystery man. Italian detective bureau arrived with no clues yet.
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New York
Henry and
Oliver Streets
Carey
Dominion to Take Over Esquimalt Naval Station
Esquimalt naval station in Victoria, British Columbia, will be formally taken over by the Dominion government after Rear Admiral Kingsmill completes his report. The yard will host lighthouse and fishery protection services, with a UK built warship to serve as a training ship and fishery cruiser. While awaiting the vessel, the salvage tug William Jolliffe has been chartered to assist the Kestrel.
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Victoria
B.C
Esquimault Naval Station
Kingsmill
Canadian Navy
Naval Yard
Ottawa
British Columbia
Lighthouse and Fishery Protection Services
Great Britain
Nien
William Jolliffe
Kestrel
The Sunday School Lessons Review and Notices
A compact summary of biblical lessons from Acts and James with golden texts, outlining themes of salvation through Jesus, faith with works, and mission work, followed by a Canadian canal accident report involving the steamer Walker causing major flood damage and two ships sunk or damaged with a lengthy repair timeline.
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Sault Ste. Marie
Perry G. Walker
Gilchrist
Canadian Ship Canal
Crescent City
Canadian Pacific
Skagen
Assiniboia
Col Steele Urges Militia Boost in Fort William
Col Steele of the D O C says western Canada could raise 50000 fit men with mounts in days. He harshly criticizes local militia indifference and proposes trophies to spur participation and improve soldiers’ conditions, urging more youths in uniform.
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Fort William
Canada
Steele
D.O.C
Smuggled Chinamen Hid in Icebox in Chicago Raid
Testimony in U S district court described Chinese smugglers hidden in a railroad dining car icebox from Mexico to reach Chicago. Dozens endured freezing conditions until one smothered to death, prompting reluctance to continue the perilous journey for $500 per person.
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Chicago
United States
Mexico
United States District Court
Government to Acquire Saskatchewan Telephone System
Hon J A Calder announced the government will purchase the Saskatchewan Telephone Co system for about 150000 and take over July 1, gaining control of exchanges outside Saskatoon. The system includes 260 miles of long distance wire and exchanges at Moose Jaw Rouleau Estevan plus 30 toll offices. Improvements and extensions are to be reviewed for local exchanges.
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Moose Jaw
J. A. Calder
Saskatchewan Telephone Co
Saskatoon
Saskatchewan Company
Rouleau
Estevan
Zangwill Project Faces Opposition at Zionist Convention
Opposition grows to Israel Zangwill's plan to irrigate Mesopotamia at 40 million dollars and trade Turkey colonization rights for a future state. The controversy rises ahead of the Zionist convention in New York, expected to draw 800 delegates from across the United States.
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New York
Israel Zangwill
Mesopotamia
Turkey
United States
Admiral Beresford to Visit Canada This Autumn
Lord Beresford told Canadian delegates he plans a Canada visit in the autumn to discuss defence questions with leading figures. Admiral Loyd Charles Beresford expressed hope for a chance to meet key Canadian leaders.
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London
Loyd Charles Beresford
Canada
Presbyterian Assembly Endorses Church Union Plan
In Hamilton Ontario the Presbyterian general assembly approved the principle of church union by a standing vote to carry Principal Patrick's motion, defeating Rev Dr McKay's amendment favoring federation.
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Hamilton, Ont
Presbyterian General Assembly
Patrick
Dr. McKay
Imperial defence and lower cable rates dominate imperial conference
At the imperial press conference the drive for cheaper empire cables gains support as delegates push for local dominion control and a state backed Atlantic cable. Balfour stresses imperial defence unity while Canada’s J. S. Brierly notes unanimous demand that dominions retain full local control.
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Mr. Balfour
German
English Channel
Mediterranean
Fink
Cohen
Loe Strachey Amery
the Times
Great Britain
J. A. McDonald
The
Globe
J. 8. Brierly
Montreal Herald
A. J. Balfour
Canada
Bishop Mills Denounces Church Union as Impracticable
In Ontario Diocese synod Bishop Mills attacks church union as unlikely this side of the millennium. He says unity is driven by utilitarian aims to ease burdens, not zeal for God, and sees no grounds for union with Protestant bodies. Toronto Baptist convention slams church union as a menace to Protestant principles.
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Kingston
Mills
Ontario
Church Union
Trouve
Toronto
Advocates State Purchase of Global Telegraph Cables
J Henniker Heaton argues in the Chronicle for Britain to buy telegraph cable lines. He notes Australia’s telegram rate of a penny a ward over 2000 miles and suggests a joint Britain United States purchase of existing cables at fair valuation to form a shared state monopoly.
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London
J. Henniker Heaton
the Chronicle
Australia
Europe
America
India
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Kiel
German Navy League
Koester
England
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North Sea
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the Sunday School
Seelond
D. M. Stearns
American Press Association
Peter and Cornelius
Jesus Christ
Peter
Saul
Antioch
Paul
Cyprus
Jesus
Pisidia
Peter and
Stephen
Exisson
Iconium
Lystra
Jerusalem
Christ
Col. Steele
Lord Beresford
Lord Roberts
R. B. Haldane
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