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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 19, 1908
Page
7
Ottawa reports a return shows 1 864 of 9 785 608 acres remaining to be earned under acts for rail subsidies. Of this total 2 256 341 acres relate to a Fort Churchill railway, but no time extension has been granted and the subsidy contract expired on July 10 1906.
The Montreal Star reports that essential Ross rifle parts were made in the United States while barrels came from Quebec. It says assembly occurred in Canada with workers from England and foreign springs and screws, and notes no weapons were sent to soldiers despite four years of production.
Excitement grows in Stockholm as Sweden rejects Russia’s view that the 1856 pledge to not fortify the Aaland Islands or establish naval bases ended with the Sweden Norway union. Sweden asserts the engagement remains in force, tied to British and French assurances, and essential to Stockholm’s security and Baltic access.
Israel Zangwill critiques the second reading of the women's suffrage bill in Parliament. He cites proposals and public reactions, noting women outnumber men without representation in the House of Commons. A publicist comments that force underpins societal order amid the debate.
The government plans a two year expedition to Greenland to study coastal fishing and teach modern methods to the Eskimo population. The effort aims to boost national business and welfare by improving fishing techniques.
The Canadian Forestry Association is a national body promoting forestry in Canada with members across provinces and international partners. It hosts annual meetings in cities like Montreal and Toronto, supports tree planting, forest reserves, and public awareness through the Canadian Forestry Journal, led this year by President H. M. Price of Quebec and Secretary R. H. Campbell of Ottawa.
A radical MP urged disarmament in Parliament while Herbert Asquith spoke for the government in Campbell-Bannerman’s absence. Asquith voiced support for limited reductions but defended Britain’s unassailable naval supremacy and the two-power standard as essential.
The Dowager Empress of Russia arrived in London to visit Queen Alexandra. King Edward and the Prince of Wales greeted her with officials at the railway station. Police guarded the line to the capital and she will tour J. Pierpont Morgan's residence and Morgan's art treasures collection with Queen Alexandra.
Japan protests China over the seizure of the steamer Tatsu Maru in Portuguese waters off Macao. Tokyo finds China's reply unsatisfactory and warns it will take steps if China evades responsibility. the Idzuma remains at Hong Kong.
Signor Marconi told the London Chamber of Commerce that with the latest apparatus in telegraphy they could handle about 20000 words daily. He spoke on the commercial applications and progress of wireless and connected systems.
A teaching excerpt discusses Jesus healing a man born blind in John chapter nine. It contrasts divine patience with human enmity, notes the crowd and Jews’ opposition, and explains spiritual blindness and openness to God. The healed man’s faith grows after being cast out, mirroring belief that Jesus is the Christ.
A fragment records devotional language about suffering in unity with Christ. It cites verses about sight and blessing, stating the speaker now sees and urges focus on Jesus. The text conveys spiritual fulfillment and a call to steady faith amid hardship.
J A Ruddick reports limited chances for a cheese export surge. Western Canada shows gains with 41 creameries and eight cheese plants in Northern Alberta, six in Saskatchewan, and 16 creameries in British Columbia. Manitoba dairy revival spurs organized growth while eastern stockpiles meet western demand.
The English brewing trade reels as legislation threatens licenses and profits. Brewery stocks plunge up to 50 percent in two days, with total losses around 250000 dollars. Brewers and publicans decry the bill while temperance groups cheer. Thomas Whittaker cites a decade of liquor sales decline of 75000000 dollars in England and Wales.
Saskatchewan Telephone company with headquarters in Moose Jaw says it is willing to sell its plant and lines to provincial authorities. The firm owns a long distance line from Regina to Moose Jaw and westward, has expanded along the Soo line, and lists offices at Pasqua Weyburn Yellow Grass Milestone Wilcox Lang McTaggart Rouleau Pease Buffalo Lake and Belle Plaine.
An impromptu violin concert at the royal castle in Berlin has made three American boys from the Berlina family proteges of the Kaiser. The youngsters, ages 9 David and 4 Clarence, with their siblings, formerly lived in Cincinnati and New York before relocating to Germany, showing notable talent. The Kaiser offers to finance their future musical education.
A source close to authorities disputes forecasts of American trade decline in Manchuria due to discrimination by Japan. He says American goods reach Manchuria more quickly and trade has advanced notably since the Russo Japanese War, reviving a long established Seima market flow.
Brigadier General Otter declines command of the Fifth Infantry brigade and moves to Ottawa staff. Major General Lake will serve as inspector-general during the final months of his term, with Otter slated as chief of staff. Plans call for up to eighteen thousand troops to encamp on the Plains of Abraham next summer, creating the most imposing Canadian army in a century of peace.
Rev. Dr. Fraser of First Presbyterian Church condemned the provincial judiciary at a Vancouver Presbytery meeting. He claimed convictions are overturned on technicalities by the higher bench and urged reforms targeting the centre of the system. He cited released accused women and a judge nodding off during a key hearing as examples.
The Belgian government reaches full agreement with King Leopold on Congo independence based on the 1890 convention. Belgium will pay Leopold 600000 dollars annually for 15 years for Congo hospitals and institutions, with a 12000000 dollar fund for public works and museums. The king surrenders his Fenat estate but retains use during life. Congo budget control transfers to parliament and colonial council majority.
The Daily Mail says the Prince of Wales and likely the princess will represent King Edward at the Quebec tercentenary this summer. He will travel to Canada in a warship with a small squadron and visit eastern cities briefly, with France possibly sending a representative.
The Grand Trunk Pacific signals rush on line work to establish a regular schedule between Winnipeg and Saskatoon for July. Construction aims to steady operations and improve July service continuity.
It is understood that Rudyard Kipling will spend his summer on Prince Edward Island as the guest of Dr. Andrew McPhail of Montreal, a native of Orwell in the province.
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