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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 02, 1907
Page
15
Fernie British Columbia reports a renewed coal strike as miners in Fer nie Michel Coleman and Frank quit work. Rail cargo and passenger service face disruption as mine closures loom. The Calgary conference failed over the open shop and wage and hour disputes.
Banff Alta Bankhead miners have stopped work with no strike notice. Canmore men also laid off, suspending coal production in Bow river valley. No disturbances reported.
Minneapolis millers led by the Chamber of Commerce press for tariff revision to permit Canadian wheat importations. The goal is to protect flour mills amid declining northwestern wheat acreage, with a nationwide push to force Congress to act.
Berlin reacts to the meeting between Germany and Italy as England promises substantial aid for Spain's army reconstruction after Carthagena visit. Officials downplay the trip but hardline rhetoric signals a critical phase in the England Germany dispute.
Port Arthur reports the ice crusher Whaten at work plowing a channel to open water within a week. The launch craft progresses against heavy ice, with about fifty miles to break. The Whalen sails to Jelecome Islands as extreme cold delays ice breaking.
Resentment in Morocco grows after Oudja occupation as a French naval show off Mor occo signals possible provocation. Native opinion remains unanimous that France aims to pick a quarrel to gain more territory amid a tense, restless mood.
Fort William Ont reports the harbor remains frozen with no navigation expected before May amid persistent ice. Forecasters note sun and wind have not affected the bay or Isle of Reyall, and pessimists fear a later opening date.
In London a libel suit revealed that four men named Odesky, deserters from the Marchurian army, were ordered deported to Russia but sent to Canada by friends after Home Secretary remarks. Witnesses said the deserter wanted to hush up the matter to avoid colonial objections.
A secretive group described as the P P A of ancient lineage launches in Toronto per the Evening Star. It vows no party allegiance and will back only supporters of Protestant succession. membership is by invitation after a screening process. Public figures back the effort and the group aims for ten thousand members within a year and influence elections.
Shanghai relief officials enroll 90,000 families totalling 500,000 famine seekers. Free food tickets go to those with nothing and too weak to work, while a funded member from able families is paid in food. The government pays some families one and a half cents per day. Tickets allow purchases at relief subcentres.
Ottawa reports the Department of the Interior struggles with Doukhobors in the Northwest over land regulations. Residents at Devil's Lake and Buchanan seek a communal tract near Yorkton while keeping vacated lands. Frank Oliver says unoccupied homesteads will be cancelled but May 1 gives them a chance to refile on cancelled routes. He rejects violations of the law despite their village community preference.
The Ottawa special committee on the northwest chaired by Senator T O Davis adopted a report urging government action to settle the Labrador east coast jurisdiction dispute with Newfoundland. It also backs a Hudson Bay to Churchill railway to open arable land and notes navigation exists for about three and a half months. Sir Mackenzie Bowell, Senator Loughheed, and others concur with the committee conclusions.
It is understood the police court case against G. K. R. Cockburn former Bank of Ontario president has collapsed and further criminal proceedings are abandoned. Civil action is not yet decided and may be slow. new directors oppose civil action. Cockburn leaves for the south due to Mrs. Cockburn’s illness.
John Gunderson, a former Northern Express employee in St. Paul Minnesota, admitted holding up the night clerk at the company office and robbing the safe of $25,000 then returning the money.
The American Society of Equity organizers to hold a June convention in Omaha to finalize plans to dominate grain output and fix wheat price at a bushel. The meeting targets widespread control of the market and discussions on price setting.
Ottawa reports arrest of F. J. Lawrence of Fort Vermilion Peace River district. Lawrence, a pioneer farmer, is linked to proposed experiments in agriculture and horticulture conducted by the department of agriculture.
A rural voice urges perseverance through gloom and doubt. The speaker advises smiling cheerfully bristling teeth and grit, noting fretting gains nothing and persistence turns effort into rhythm when music fills the day.
Off the Bahamas the barkentine Savoia leans into a nor’easter as three flying fish leap toward the deck pursued by a bonito and a shark. The steward is knocked down and later displays the trophy fishes mounted on a plaque in the cabin.
Essay argues for humane treatment of youthful offenders in the United States. It praises democratic ideals and suggests non jail based redemption through work, guidance, and supportive, homelike environments. It cautions against harsh, punitive law enforcement and urges lawful kindness and practical reform.
A two week long Homestake mine blaze in Deadwood D. T. rages uncontrolled as surrounding rock becomes dangerously hot. Firefighters struggle to approach the burning area due to extreme heat and unstable conditions.
In the house of commons Postmaster-General Buxton announced Britain will reduce postage on newspapers magazines and trade journals sent to Canada from eight to two cents per pound starting May 1. The move is described as experimental and not a precedent for other classes. The concession aims to improve access for Canadian readers to British publications.
China expresses hearty appreciation of Japan's withdrawal from Manchuria in a note to Tokyo. Beijing affirms the government will soon reorganize administration in Manchuria and designates Hsu Shih-Chang as the first vice roy with special powers for the task.
The government published in the official gazette on April 10 a broadened guilds system granting companies access to state funds at low interest. European observers see it strengthening nationalist trade competition with the United States and Europe, with subsidies accompanying the push. The guilds grown from 30 to 700 in six years, and Minister Matsuoka urges further development.
At the London bar annual meeting the attorney general urged careful handling of reciprocity between English and colonial barristers. Mr Warmington called for caution until colonial wartime training aligns with English standards. Mr Buxton reported Australia Canada views on imperial postal orders, fearing no time for discussion at the conference. Royal tour rumors to Canada were officially denied.
Germany Austria and Russia agree on armament questions but will not join discussions. Italy selects Count Tornielli ambassador to France Deputy Pompilly and Duke of Cavello as plenipotentiaries with General Robillant and Admiral Callandiat as technical delegates at The Hague.
London reports Canadians protest lack of representation at the navigation laws conference. The Dominion proposes drafting and enforcing its own regulations for its coasts and inland waters, compelling British ships in the coasting trade to comply under government sanction.
Calgary reports the department of militia has authorized a signalling corps for the 15th Light Horse and notified imperial authorities that a Canadian military band will attend the Dublin exhibition. The department refused permission for the 15th Light Horse band to tour the United States.
At the Hotel Astor banquet of the National Arbitration and Peace Congress Andrew Carnegie was decorated with the Cross of the Legion of Honor of France for his work for peace and his gift of the palace at The Hague. The decoration was bestowed by the French President through Baron de Stournelle de Constant amid applause and cheering.
Former Iowa Governor Lar Rabee discussed with President Roosevelt plans to strengthen the interstate commerce law. The aim is tighter federal supervision of railroads and curbing over capitalization. Chairman Knapp and Mr. Cockrell of the Interstate Commerce Commission joined in the discussions on interstate commerce matters.
Tokio General Booth of the Salvation Army received an enthusiastic reception on arrival from Canada. The governor and the mayor of Tokio were among those who greeted him at the railroad station.
The Millers National Federation convention favored tariff revision to mirror reciprocity with Canada and South American nations. Delegates discussed aligning duties to foster trade while protecting domestic milling interests.
The American speculative wheat market eased after an initial week of strength as supply from the American visible stockpile rose to 51,197,000 bushels and world stocks reached 208,000,000 bushels. Traders cited large supplies, limited eastward movement by rail, and weakness from drought and bugs in Kansas as factors dampening the rally. Seeding delays in North Dakota, northern Minnesota, and western Canada add uncertainty for the spring wheat outlook. Manitoba notes a late start in 25 years, with possible yield impacts. May delivery sales supported by exporters.
London reports a telegram from Jos Chamberlain at the colonial office replying to a sympathy message from the colonial premier. He thanked the conference for good wishes and said he was making satisfactory progress in his health.
Plague deaths in India reach 75,000 for the week ending April 13. Bengal, United Provinces and Punjab account for 70,000 of the toll. Since October the epidemic has caused nearly 1.5 million deaths.
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