Dominion to set eastern Rocky Mountains as permanent forest reserve
Montreal reports Hon. Sydney Fisher announcing at the Dominion Forestry convention that the entire eastern slope of the Rockies will be preserved as a forest reserve from boundary to north, kept free of settlers and managed to sustain forest growth forever. Clergy and delegates cheered while debates questioned enforcement and land grant clauses.
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Montreal
Sydney Isher
Dominion
Rocky Mountains
Quebec
Louis Jette
Sydney Fisher
Bruchesi
Racicot
Gr. Laflamme
Canon Dauth
Laval
Mr. Fisher
Robert Meighen
New Brunswick
Ontario
Quebec Bridge rebuild plans under government control
The report outlines that reconstruction of the Quebec Bridge may require strengthening the chord members rather than a full redesign. Experts have been reviewing plans, with Mr. Lemieux affirming no unnecessary delays. It is expected the government will take direct control, replacing the Quebec Bridge company.
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Quebec
Quebec Bridge Company
Commission
Parent
Grand Trunk Pacific
Lemieux
King Edward writes to Emperor William over Times letter
A news agency reports that King Edward sent a cordial letter to Emperor William denouncing the London Times revelations of private correspondence with Lord Tweedmouth. The king says Parliament and the public disapprove of the Times actions and that the British press largely shares this view.
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Berlin
Edward
William
London Times
Lord Tweedmouth
Admiralty
England
Times
Rush to Canada Slacken Says Salvation Army Colonel
Colonel Lamb of the Salvation Army notes a noticeable shift from a year ago as many still seek emigration aid but few venture on speculation. A second contingent will be sent to British Columbia in May.
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Canada
London
Lamb
Salvation Army
British Columbia
President and Chinese Minister Exchange Warm Credentials
Extremely cordial felicitations were exchanged between the president and Minister Wu Ting Fang of China when he presented his credentials at the White House.
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Washington
Wu Ting Fang
China
New Readers Ready for Saskatchewan and Alberta
Edmonton publisher Morang announces new readers by John C C Saul will ship in easy weeks and be ready for schools in September.
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Edmonton
Alta
John CC. Saul
Morang Publishing Co
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Eas
Hudson Bay Route Proposed to Churchill by Senate
Senator Davis urged Ottawa to back a Hudson Bay railway to Churchill arguing rapid western development and transport limits require early action. He claimed annual discussion is needed as new data arise, noting substantial freight savings, efficient grain storage, and potential to open new commerce with Europe. The plan enjoys western support as a national project.
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Hudson Bay
Ottawa
Davis
Senate
Wes Canada
Churchill
Georgian Bay Canal
Canada
Fort William
Senator Davis
Montreal
Liverpool
Fort Willam
Bernier
Europe
May Build in Canada in Ross Rifle Plan
Montreal resident Frank Mossberg of Attleboro Massachusetts, a key supplier to the Ross rifle works, was in Montreal after a Ottawa conference with Sir Charles Ross. He refused to discuss the talks but said he was summoned urgently and that relations between his factory and the Quebec plant are a major topic. He denied making any Ross machines or samples and said he is weighing a Canadian branch plant.
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Montreal
Frank Mossberg
Attleporo
Mass
States
Ottawa
Sir Charles Ross
the Ross Company
Montreal Star
Ross
Mossberg
Quebec
Canada
First Auto Race in Egypt Draws Royal Attendance
The Khedive of Egypt with the Duke and Duchess of Connaught witnessed Helopolis as Egypt held its first automobile races. A fatal accident halted racing after a cushion was struck during the second race, killing a policeman and two spectators and injuring fourteen others. The duke and duchess then departed, ending the event.
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Cairo
Egypt
Duchess of Connaught
Helopolis
Liberal group urged swift prep for elections in Bedford
Bedford Quebec Missiqnoi Liberal association heard from Hon. Sydney A Fisher and Hon Rodolphe Lemieux on the need for immediate organization. Fisher noted elections could be as late as eighteen months ahead, though they might occur in a few months.
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Bedford
Que
Missiqnoi Liberal Association
Sydney A. Fisher
Rodolphe Lemieux
Ice Breaker at Work Port Arthur Tug James Whalen
The tug James Whalen resumes ice breaking in Port Arthur harbor after a brief delay for the ice harvest. Rain aiding the operation, Thunder Bay has remained navigable since the vessel began work.
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Port Arthur
James Whalen
Thunder Bay
Whalen
Silver bonanza near Montreal hints at Ontario border riches
L. O. Armstrong of the C P R reports samples of silver ore from the Lake Temiskaming region on the Quebec Ontario border show signs of great riches. He predicts the district may soon rival the Cobalt camp, signaling a potential silver boom for the area.
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Montreal
L. O. Armstrong
C.P.R
Lake Temiskaming
Quebec
Ontario
Foley Brothers win Prince Rupert to Edmonton Grand Trunk contract
Foley Brothers and Stewart awarded the contract to build 100 miles from Prince Rupert toward Edmonton for the Grand Trunk Pacific. The firm is already constructing 200 miles west of Port Arthur and another section near Edmonton.
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Montreal
Foley Brothers & Stewart
Grand Trunk Pacific
Prince Rupert
Port Arthur
Edmonton
The Word made flesh lesson by Rev Stearns
A 1907 commentary outline for Sunday School lessons on John chapters 1 through 9, detailing the Word becoming flesh, Jesus as the Lamb of God, calling disciples, temple cleansing, the Samaritan woman, nobleman’s son, Bethesda pool, feeding the five thousand, and the Bread of Life with golden texts and themes of salvation and new birth.
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D. M. Stearns
American Press Association
Christ
Jesus
John the Baptist
John i
Adam
Eve
Israel
Jesus Christ
God
Moses
Jesus of Nazareth
Temple
Samaria
John iv
Bethesda
John v
Heaven
Massacre of Chilean miners and strikers at Iquique
Reports from a Norwegian steamer detail a deadly clash in Iquique on January 1 as Chilean government troops with machine guns fired on 8000 striking miners and longshoremen. The attack halted business, many killed, and funerals followed amid gloom before workers returned to work with wage talks continuing.
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San Francisco
Cal
Chile
Quique
Christian Bors
South America
Iquique
Taltal
North Dakota delegates denounce durum wheat price discrimination
At a Grand Forks convention of North Dakota commercial club delegates resolutions condemn price discrimination against durum wheat by millers and elevator men. They blame out of state interests for blocking open market justice and support government labeling efforts and Prof. E F Ladd’s pure food commission work.
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Grand Forks
N.D
Ecommercial Clubs
North Dakota
E. F. Ladd
Pure Food Commission
Rich Northland Extolled Ottawa
P E Young of the interior department describes the fertile Canadian west during an agricultural committee session. He maps a Siberian province to show latitude parallels and asserts Alberta north of the North Saskatchewan river is richer than the south with oats totals and grain trade centers cited.
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Ottawa
P. E. Young
Department of the Interior
Tubolsk
Saskatoon
Mackenzie
Edmonton
Young
Alberta
North Saskatchewan River
Panama Canal Failure Prophesied by NYNH Hartford Executive
John F. Stevens a vice president of the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad and former Panama Canal chief engineer declares the canal will fail. He argues it will not aid U S trade with South America since most South Americans live east of the Andes.
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New Haven, Conn
John F. Stevens
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad
Stevens
United States
South America
Irish Crown Jewels disappearance questioned in Commons
Augustine Birrell the secretary for Ireland told the House of Commons that newspaper reports alleging a scandal involving Dublin Castle officers were false. He called the sensational claims a parcel of lies about the police findings and officers.
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London
House of Commons
Augustine Birrell
Ireland
Dublin Castle
Great Canal Project of National Scope for West
Ottawa hears a government inquiry into taking up the Georgian Bay canal as a national project. Hon. Mr. Pugsley notes surveys and plans, hinting at future action though not detailing steps. Deputy Minister Gobell receives an illuminated address, a silver tea service, a silver cabinet, and $1,000 in gold as a total gift valued at $2,000 in the crowd of over two hundred.
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Ottawa
Georgian Bay Canal
Pugsley
Gobell
Public Works Department
The Lord Tweedmouth Incident in London
The Times reports the Kaiser and Lord Tweedmouth letters farce is over. Lords applaud Admiral Tweedmouth as factions seek no further inquiry. The Kaiser myth of a plot is dismissed. Britain’s navy plans are not pushed.
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Lord Tweedmouth
London
Kaiser
Lord Roseberry
Prince of Wales
Edward
Biarritz
House of Lords
Sand Tweedmouth
Admiralty
Times
the Times
Dawson Free From Vice In Yukon Morality Report
A government-commissioned review on Dawson Yukon morality reports that as of December 7 the standard of morality in Dawson is as high as in any Canadian town. Commissioner Henderson notes conditions are better now than at any time in the city’s history and questions recent sensational claims.
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Ottawa
Yukon
Henderson
Dawson
Dominion
Canada
Alberta to Establish Dry Farming Demonstration Farm
Minister W T Finlay announces a $2000 Alberta CPR supported grant for a Dry Farming Demonstration Farm in Medicine Hat. Land will be provided by the Department of the Interior and the local committee to select site and start work this year. The farm will shift to Alberta control next year with Campbell system testing planned in the district.
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Medicine Hat
Alta
W. T. Finlay
Alberta
C.P.R
Department of the Interior
Alberta Department of Agriculture
Finlay
Finley
Campbell
Ing
Liquor Sale Banned in Legislative Building Motion
The Quebec legislature adopts Mr Giard MLA's motion to prohibit liquor sales within the legislative building. The measure targets official premises and aims to regulate access for members and staff.
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Quebec
Giard
M.L.A
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Arctic
Northland
Panama Canal
West
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