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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 27, 1909
Page
7
London and New York reports detail Earl Roberts urging frank truth about Britain’s army. He claims MPs hide risk of invasion and warns that untrained reserves threaten national safety. Lords vote to defeat Bedford motion 73 to 22.
Vancouver reports Skeena river navigation opening boosts Grand Trunk Pacific labor. Over a thousand new workers added in 11 weeks as early fall aims for the first hundred mile section to be operational. J W Stewart of Foley Welch & Stewart departs east. rumor ties firm to next 125 mile extension beyond Copper River mouth. Kitmaat branch work halted to connect mail line at Kitsalas Canyon.
In St Petersburg Emperor Nicholas IIs clemency freed Lieut General Ana tole M Stoessel and Rear Admiral Nebogatoff from fortress confinement. Stoessel had been convicted by court martial for surrendering Port Arthur to Japan and sentenced to ten years. Nebogatoff faced ten years for surrender at the Sea of Japan battle. Admiral Gregorieff and Lieutenant Smirnoff were pardoned a month earlier.
Liberal MP Sir John Barlow warned of a German depot in central London holding 50 000 Mauser rifles and 7 500 rounds with 6 000 trained German soldiers in England. He notified War Secretary Haldane of plans to question him in Parliament as proof of the claim.
The Ontario board of railway commissioners dismissed the London Times request to compel press rates on news sent to Glace Bay Nova Scotia and forwarded to the Marconi Wireless Company for transmission to Great Britain. The matter will be addressed in the broader inquiry into telegraph rates.
In London the meat section of the Liverpool chamber of commerce will urge the government to remove the ban on Canadian and Argentine beef for slaughtering due to a prospective famine.
A new venture named La Salvage Company Limited wins a Spanish concession to explore Vigo Bay for sunken treasure until 1915. The canalized galleons sank in 1702 after English and Dutch fleets attacked, concealing treasure worth millions at the seabed.
Victoria BC reports a major coal development on Queen Charlotte Island with a local syndicate selling to Chicago and New York interests for a quarter million dollars. 180,000 tons are to be mined in 18 months as Evans and Hodgson begin immediately. Hillis also sold timber land for 1,040,000 with 46,000 paid. a large mill is planned at Skidegat Inlet.
At the twelfth annual Catholic association dinner in a London Holborn restaurant, the Bishop of Selford presided and toasted the Queen and the Royal Family. He spoke of rumors that the Queen was secretly Catholic, noting he would not confirm or deny their truth. He proposed the Queen as the first lady in the land for her service to all classes.
In St. Petersburg the Socialists accuse Russian prisons of torture like conditions. Yekaterinoslav houses 280 prisoners but holds 1200 with 192 sick from typhoid. At Tiflis fortress inmates venturing to air windows are allegedly shot without warning.
Compulsory medical exams and licensing would require every student to be examined by a doctor who prescribes exercises. A rifle corps is proposed for arts students while science and engineering units merge into a unified corps.
A Bible study tracing James chapter two to faith expressed by deeds. The lesson emphasizes that true faith is evidenced by action, not mere words, and compares Abraham’s belief yielding righteousness with a call to righteous living as proof before others. It links Paul, Peter, and James on salvation by faith and living works, noting rewards for steadfast endurance and self denial.
A compact theological reflection cites Matthew and Ephesians to argue justification by faith before God and by good works before people. It asserts God enables believers to perform these works, guided by Christ and the kingdom.
Vancouver reports a 100 mile electric railway project to connect Vernon Summerland and Kelowna with a fruit trade hub at Vernon. Backed by local capitalists and reportedly supported by the Earl of Aberdeen, it seeks waterpower and a large fruit exchange driven by the line.
Edmonton reports Alfred Violette after a prospecting tour speaks of gold in Peace River creeks, coal in ravines, and rich asphaltum. He plans northward expeditions to a Grande Prairie ranch with seven miles of prime grazing prairie. A stock expedition will move from Montana next month. Hudson Bay lands north of the Saskatchewan River will be surveyed this summer by H B Bayne and E Matheson.
Senator Philippe Roy of Edmonton arrived in Winnipeg from Paris with plans to invest two million dollars in a Western Canadian enterprise. He aims to lure French banking interests to Canada, arguing untapped wealth in France can be mobilized at lower interest than British financiers. Roy will return to Paris to secure more funds.
Ottawa reports new militia assignments. Military district No 10 names Lieut Colonel S B Steele C B M V O as district officer commanding replacing the late T D B Evans. Military district No 13 promotes Ernest Alexander Cruikshank to district officer commanding with rank of lieutenant colonel.
Rome reports Admiral Miravello won cabinet approval for a three year naval program costing 52 million dollars to construct four dreadnoughts and several fast scout cruisers. The decision follows Austria-Hungary’s plan to spend 40 million on naval power.
A circular from E. J. Chamberlin, GTP general manager, announces that on June 1 Chief Engineer Kelliher will headquarter in Winnipeg to supervise westward construction. Assistant Chief Engineer Woods remains in Montreal.
Edmonton police report Gary R. Barrett charged with the murder of Deputy Warden Stedman at the Alberta penitentiary on April 15. He was found guilty and sentenced to be hanged on July 14, taking the sentence calmly. The minister of justice may appeal.
Hindu leader Teja Singh has left Vancouver for a lecturing tour in London. He will address audiences on Hindu philosophy and cultural issues during his visit to the United Kingdom.
An earth tremor May 15 startled Winnipeg Indian Head Moose Jaw and other towns from New Ontario to Swift Current lasting 30 seconds to a minute. No major damage reported despite furniture and goods moved. experts say the quake’s true force likely came from distant seismic activity with possible further details to come.
In Rome, Andrew Carnegie reportedly told King Victor Emmanuel he intends a large grant for earthquake survivors. The funds would support rebuilding the University of Messina, establish schools, and boost local industries. Senator Cappelini attended the audience. Carnegie also showed interest in the king’s zoological garden project.
The Canadian Australian service between Vancouver and Sydney via Honolulu Suva and Brisbane will continue for another year from July 1 on the same subsidy terms. The line may be improved by retiring the steamer Aorangi and replacing her with a larger modern vessel despite no increase in subsidies.
A major coal land purchase completed in recent days involves H. N. Galer of Spokane Andrew Laidlaw of Spokane K C Keller and W C Schirmer of Seattle acquiring coal lands along the Little Bow River. Development hinges on the Calgary Lethbridge railway line progress.
Wilson E. H. Brown and Fred Brown representing Zion City are in Edmonton scouting land for a large Zion City settlement. They aim to locate 100000 acres for a colony with 100 families ready to move. They plan stock raising and mixed farming using steam plows and modern methods on a grand scale.
In April Canada faced 200 reported industrial accidents with 64 fatalities and 186 serious injuries. Railways led the fatalities with 13 deaths and 20 injuries among workers.
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