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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 27, 1909
Page
15
Earl Roberts declares the army is a sham and warns Parliament that the nation is in danger from invasion as leaders tell the public they are safe. The motion for inquiry on reserves passes 73 to 22, urging frankness about defense. London.
With Skeena river navigation opening, labor camps reconnected and over a thousand workers added to Grand Trunk Pacific contractor payrolls in six weeks. First hundred miles expected to be ready by fall. J W Stewart of Foley Welch and Stewart heads east. Rumor says firm may secure next 125 mile extension beyond Copper River. Kitimat branch work paused to link Kitselas Canyon mail line with Kitimat.
Lieut General Ana tole M Stoessel and Rear Admiral Nebogatoff released from fortress confinement in St Petersburg and St Paul by imperial order. Both suffered poor health. Stoessel had been jailed ten years for surrendering Port Arthur, Nebogatoff ten years for surrender at the Sea of Japan. Nebogatoff began confinement April 15 1907 and Stoessel in March 1908. Gregoireff and Smirnoff, under Nebogatoff, were pardoned a month earlier.
The German scare grows apace as Sir John Barlow in Parliament claims a depot of 50,000 Mauser rifles and 7,506,000 rounds of ammunition exists in central London with 6,600 German troops employed in England. He has notified War Secretary Haldane to question him.
Ottawa dismisses London Times plea to force telegraph firms to grant press rates for news sent to Glace Bay Nova Scotia and onward to Marconi Wireless. The issue moves to the broader inquiry into telegraph and cable rates.
London reports the Liverpool chamber of commerce urges the government to lift embargoes on Canadian and Argentine meat imports due to an anticipated beet famine.
A new Sea Salvage Company Limited formed to recover sunken Spanish galleons in Vigo Bay. It has a government concession to work until 1915 and will surrender 20 percent of recovered value. The treasure from 1702 lay on the sea bed after the Battle of Vigo Bay, when English and Dutch fleets defeated Spain.
Victoria British Columbia reports rapid development of Queen Charlotte Island coal deposits. A local syndicate sold the rights to Chiesco and New York interests led by Honard Hillis of Chicago, with three quarters of a million dollars involved and locals holding 20 percent. Plans call for mining 180000 tons in 18 months. Evans of Pincher Creek and E Hodgson start work immediately. Hillis also sold 76 sections of timber land for 1 040 000 dollars with 40000 already paid. A large mill will be built at Skidegat Inlet.
In London the twelfth annual Catholic Association dinner at the Holborn restaurant featured a toast to The Queen and the Royal family. The Bishop of Selford spoke about Protestant claims that Her Majesty is secretly Catholic, noting alarm but refraining from judgment. He praised the Queen's service to all classes as health to the sovereign.
Socialists in St. Petersburg accuse the Russian prison system of brutal conditions. They describe Yakaterinoloslav prison housing 1,200 inmates in a 280-bed facility with 192 cases of typhoid. They claim Tiflis fortress inmates are shot for merely seeking air through windows.
Toronto University plans compulsory physical examination and licensing for all entrants next fall. A doctor will prescribe exercises to develop each student and a rifle corps may be formed among arts students, joining existing engineering and medical corps into a unified unit. Those opposing licensing would be given an alternative.
A 1908 Sunday School lesson explains James contrasts faith that trusts with faith that acts. It emphasizes genuine belief shown by deeds, cites Abraham as example of righteousness through belief, and notes the need for works as evidence before men while God judges the heart. The commentary links James to Paul and Peter on salvation, rewards, and enduring trials.
Vancouver builders backed by Earl of Aberdeen plan a 100 mile electric railway ring around Okanagan Lake. The line aims to speed fruit collection to Vernon and a new fruit exchange with branches to Summerland and Kelowna. Waterpower will drive the system with Castine energy developments.
Alfred Violette recounts rich finds in the Peace River area with gold in creeks coal in ravines and asphaltum and petroleum indications. He plans a northern trek to locate a large Grande Prairie ranch and prospect northern Peace River country with 300 head of thoroughbred stock from Montana. Hudson Bay survey parties will select 320 000 acres north of the Saskatchewan river this summer led by H A Bayne and E Matheson.
Senator Philippe Roy arrives in Winnipeg after arranging two million dollars in capital for a major Western Canadian enterprise. He traveled from Paris where French banks were approached and funds secured at favorable interest. Roy predicts a large French investment inflow and plans to return to Paris for more capital.
Orders confirm changes in militia leadership in Ottawa. Military district No 10 appoints Lieut Col and Honorary Colonel S B Steele C B MV O as district officer commanding, from district No 13, replacing the late T D B Evans. District No 13 names Ernest Alexander Cruikshank district officer commanding with rank of lieutenant colonel, succeeding S B Steele who is transferred.
Rome reports Admiral Miravello secured cabinet approval for a three year program to build four dreadnoughts and fast scout cruisers at a total cost of 52 million dollars. Italy acted after learning Austria Hungary planned a 40 million dollar naval expansion.
A Grand Trunk Pacific circular states Chief Engineer Kelligher will be stationed in Winnipeg after June 1 to better oversee westward construction. Assistant Chief Engineer Woods remains in Montreal.
Barrett was found guilty of the April 15 murder of Deputy Warden Stedman at the Alberta penitentiary and sentenced to be hanged on July 14. he accepted the sentence calmly as the minister of justice considered an appeal.
Hindu leader Teja Singh has left Vancouver for a London lecturing tour.
A May 15 tremor shook a vast area from New Ontario to Swift Current and north to St Paus, with Winnipeg and Indian Head reporting furniture movement. No damage reported. scientists caution the shock as a distant tremor from a larger global event.
In Rome Andrew Carnegie told King Victor Emmanuel he intends a large donation for earthquake survivors to rebuild the University of Messina, fund schools, and boost local industries. Senator Cappelini attended the audience. Carnegie also showed interest in the king’s new zoological garden project.
The Union Steamship company of New Zealand reports the Vancouver to Sydney line via Honolulu Suva and Brisbane will run for another year from July 1 on the same subsidy terms. A possible upgrade may occur with the retirement of the Aorangi and its replacement by a larger modern vessel.
A major coal land purchase worth noting in the district was completed in recent days. Buyers include H N Galer and Andrew Laidlaw of Spokane and K C Keller with W C Schirmer of Seattle. The tract lies along the Little Bow River and its development hinges on the Calgary Lethbridge CPR line’s progress.
Edmonton reports Wilson E. H. Brown and Fred Brown visiting to survey land for a Zion City settlement. They aim to locate 100000 acres, bring 100 families, and establish a large colony with stock farming and modern steam plow cultivation.
In April Canada suffered 64 fatalities and 186 serious injuries from industrial accidents. The railway sector led with 13 deaths and 20 injuries, followed by other industries among the most affected, highlighting workers' peril during the month.
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