Second of the seven: Philip preaches Christ in Samaria
This lesson examines Philip as the second of seven key witnesses after Stephen. It notes miracles and demon castings in Samaria, contrasts with Simon the Sorcerer, and urges reliance on the Holy Spirit and the word of God for ministers. It emphasizes not all professers are saved and warns against false power.
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Jprusalem
Judea
Samaria
Philip
Stephen
Apostles
Paul
Gamaliel
Peter
God
Simon the Sorcerer
Jesus
Thendas
Simon
Jesus Christ
John ii
John
Jerusalem
Christ
Lot
Beresford Ends Quitting Rumor Aims For First Lord
London reports the Beresford Fisher naval feud continues with Beresford planning a parliamentary run to win the post of first lord of the admiralty. He seeks to restore traditional naval leadership while Sir John Fisher remains first sea lord and civilian Reginald McKenna holds current appointment.
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London
Lord Charles Beresford
John Fisher
Beresford
Admiralty
Reginald McKenna
Charles
Important Fisheries Conference Opens in Ottawa
A conference in Ottawa between Dominion and three provinces on proposed international fisheries regulations began in the minister of marine and fisheries office. Delegates included L P Brodeur and E E Prince for the Dominion, J O Reaume for Ontario, S R Devlin for Quebec, and W C H Grimmer for New Brunswick. The talks covered regulations with little progress and are expected to run two to three days.
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Ottawa
Ont
Marine and Fisheries
Dominion
L. P. Brodeur
E. E. Prince
Fisheries
F. C. Gisborne
Department of Justice
Ontario
J. O. Reaume
Fisheries and Public Works
January Imports and Trade Totals for the Dominion
January imports were 23,113,627, nearly the same as last year, while exports fell by about 5,079,985. Domestic exports dropped mainly from agricultural products and animal products. Ten months show total trade at 468,375,847, with imports down 66,234,958 and foreign exports down 14,250,981.
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Ottawa
Dominion
May Enter Coal Business in Victoria Debate
In Victoria during a heated legislature debate a proposal to force a newly formed company to sell coal to the public at agent prices was withdrawn. The premier said the government would not enter coal trade to undercut companies due to general conditions. He noted no action by the Dominion government on a trade inquiry commission. Liberals argued the inquiry is a local duty owed to the people.
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Victoria
Department of Trade and Commerce
British Columbia
Berlin plans memorial singers for royal visit site
Berlin municipal leaders seek to honor the British sovereign’s visit by placing five new singers in the northwest district near Wirchow Hospital. Dr Kirschner, chief burgomaster, has asked Emperor William for permission to install the memorial figures in London Edinburgh Dublin Liverpool area.
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Berlin
Kirschner
William
Wirchow Hospital
London
Edinburgh
Dublin
Liverpool
Ben Hur Comes to Walker Theatre Winnipeg March Week
Kian and Erlanger present Ben Hur at Walker Theatre Winnipeg starting March 8 for six evenings and a midweek matinee. The production is billed as the world's most extensive drama with a nine year run and seven million viewers, praised for its religious appeal and biblical visual scenes.
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Kian
Erlanger
Walker Theatre
Winnipeg
Winnineg
Man
America
London
Drury Lane Theatre
Wallace
Vancouver Elevators Move Toward New Terminal Facility
Vancouver seeks federal and municipal aid to build a $400000 terminal elevator for 500000 bushels to store Alberta grain on Burrard Inlet near the CPR site. H Moore & Co of Kingston, Ontario negotiate. CPR and Dominion government expected to build their own elevators. Grain shipments rise as Pacific route to Alberta wheat grows. Blue Funnel lines may bid for Holt liner traffic. R H Comyn of a Liverpool firm forecasts port growth from the scheme.
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Vancouver
H. Moore & Co
Kingston
Ont
Fort William
Burrard Inlet
C.P.R
Dominion
Admiral Duperre
Pacific Ocean
Alberta
Blue Funnel
Holt
R. H. Comyn
Liverpool
Delegates Head For Continental Conservation Conference
Canadian delegates to the Continental Conservation Conference in Washington have left Ottawa for ten days. Hon. Sidney Fisher, Hon. Clifford Sifton, and Dr. H S Beland M P join R E Young of the Interior department as secretary for the trip.
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Ottawa
Ben-Hur at Walker Theatre Promises Grand Pageant
Romance of love and war praised as a living pageant with Divine miracles attributed to the Nazarene. The production blends Rome and Jerusalem symbols and Jew Gentile themes. Walker Theatre Manager C P Walker will handle out of town mail orders with remittance. Prices range 2.00 1.50 1.00 0.50 for seats. Sales begin Thursday March 4.
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Rome
Jerusalem
Regina to Moose Jaw Line Proposed by Grand Trunk
A letter from W. E. Knowles M P to Commissioner McKellar reports Grand Trunk Pacific Branch Lines plans a dominion charter to build Regina to Moose Jaw as part of a Brandon to Calgary through route. Officials expect Regina-Yorkton completion this year and rapid extension to Regina thereafter.
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Moose Jaw
W. E. Knowles
M.P
McKellar
Board of Trade
Grand Trunk Pacific Branch Lines Company
Dominion
Regina
Brandon
Calgary
Knowles
Yorkton
Inland Revenue Returns January Total Declines
Inland revenue returns for January in Ottawa Ontario totalled 1 136 682 dollars, down 202 945 dollars from January 1908. The figures show a lower start to the year for 1909 compared with the previous January.
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Ottawa
Quake Destroys Sixty Villages in Luristan Province
Reports from Jan 2 quake show widespread destruction in western Persia's Luristan. Sixty villages damaged with 5 000 to 6 000 dead, centering in Buru Jurd and Selahor. Many villages engulfed, survivors flee to Buru Jurd as authorities appeal for aid. Loss includes nearly all livestock, about 10 000 cattle perished.
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Teheran
Luristan
Persia
Buru Jurd
Selahor
Four Men Crossed Niagara River on Foot
Four men completed a historic foot crossing of the Niagara River from Goat Island to the mainland near Prospect Point. They braved ice and rocky terrain, wading the narrow channel to reach the shore amid cheering observers. Low water halted factory operations and reduced energy output for power companies.
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Niagara Falls
N.Y
Niagara River
Goat Island
Prospect Point
Mrs George Cran Urges Women to Emigrate to Canada
Mrs George Cran recently hosted by the Canadian government at a dinner of lady farmers and gardeners urged women agriculturalists to emigrate to Canada where thousands of acres of rich loam and a rich harvest awaited the woman agriculturist in London.
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Canada
London
George Cran
Alberta Commission maps path to cooperative pork plant success
The Alberta pork commission report ties plant viability to farmer hog supply. It recommends a government funded plant with 300 hogs daily capacity, sharing proceeds with patrons and repaying the original investment from pricing and tolls. It also favors uniform freight charges, fixed shipping days, mandatory hog consignments, penalties for noncompliance, and defined plant costs.
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Edmonton
Alta
Alberta
Pork Commission
Taft Cabinet Complete With Vanderventer as Treasury Head
Washington dispatch reports Willis Vanderventer, currently a United States judge for the eighth circuit, chosen by President Taft for secretary of the treasury. The list of official advisers includes Knox, Dickerson, Wickersham, Hitchcock, Meyer, Ballinger, Wilson, and Nagle with Ballinger and Wilson noted as from Washington and Iowa respectively.
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Washington
Willis Vanderventer
United States
Eighth Circuit
Mr. Taft
Treasury Department
Philander C. Knox
Pennsylvania
Treasury
Willis C. Vanderventer
Wyoming
Jacob M. Dickinson
Tennessee
George W. Wickersham
New York
Frank Hitchcock
Massachusetts
Navy
George von L. Meyer
Interior
Richard A. Ballinger
Agriculture
James Wilson
Iowa
Commerce and Labor
Charles Nagle
Missouri
Death of Grand Duke Vladimir Alexandrovich
Grand Duke Vladimir Alexandrovich eldest of the Czar's uncles died in St. Petersburg at age 62 from heart failure after years of asthma. A physician signaled improvement, then he suffered rheumatic symptoms and died during tea with his household. The grand duchess and two sons were present. Grand Dukes Boris and Andrew arrived shortly after. The court began three months of mourning.
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St. Petersburg
Vladimir Alexandrovitch
Boris
Andrew
Hudson's Bay Co taxed on land sale profits debated
In London Judge Channel heard arguments over whether Hudson's Bay Co should pay income tax on land sale proceeds. The solicitor general argued the profits are divisible. Sir James Finlay contended they are a repayment of capital. The judge reserved decision, noting it hinges on whether the company was dealing in land.
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London
Judge Channel
Hudson's Bay Company
Jas. Finlay
Hudson’s Bay Company
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