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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 03, 1908
Page
15
The new policy requires immigrants to carry at least twenty five dollars and have immediate employment. Since enforcement began two thousand men have been turned back or deported for likely public charges. Steamship firms must repatriate troublemakers within a year, and the government may subsidize return if the newcomer becomes a charge afterward.
Berlin papers report the Vossische Zeitung states foundations for an understanding on naval arms limits are laid. It claims assurances against changes are based on misreading the law passed by the federal council and Reichstag. It notes no expansion to the plan is planned, though feared for 1911. It mentions a note after talks between the Kaiser and Sir Charles Hardinge via Friedrichshof.
Bohemian authorities dissolved the Cyeska federace a labor group with 3006 members mostly miners and factory workers. Police found its chief aim to incite strikes and advocate sabotage and property damage to pressure employers. Leaders linked to international anarchist figures in Geneva Paris and London.
Ottawa officers consider starting winter campaigning training next January with a composite company of about 100 men marching from Ottawa to Prescott. The plan calls for snowshoes and full winter outfits supplied by the Militia Department. Headquarters staff view the scheme favorably.
Oberndorf, Wurtemburg. Paul Mauser, famed inventor of the Mauser rifle, announces a new military rifle featuring a 25 shot automatic cartridge feeder. The weapon can also operate as a single shot with rapid reloading after each shot, the magazine staying ready for emergencies. Weighs only a few ounces more than the current German service rifle.
A Pretoria cable says the postponement of the Unification Convention aims to give General Botha time to draft a constitution for Cape Colony. Botha is named as the first federal premier. Asiatics leaders were questioned in Pretoria and the registration issue was sent to a special legislative committee.
Willi Field M P and president of the Cattle Traders and Stock Owners association warned against importing Canadian store cattle. He argued import reliance risks disease, hurts landholders, and would undercut Irish cattle breeding while advocating land expansion and stock farming to boost exports and profits for farmers.
Montreal reports James Carruburg argues Canada’s huge wheat crop will shape world markets. Armour and Olivier grain dealers note export demand requires prices 3 to 4 cents lower than Fort William’s 90 to 92 cents. He urges immediate shipment to boost trade and satisfy banks.
A Danish doctor reports from Bergen that Captain Trolle’s Greenland expedition suffered leaders Mileus Erickson and Lieut. Hagen killed. Eskimo Breenland, alive longer, saved maps and directions over 100 miles before dying. The vessel is too damaged to sail. a Danish trawler will bring it home.
Munich reports a new high explosive tested near the city before a Berlin artillery proving commission and Bavarian officials. Three electrically detonated shells shattered Krupp armor plates, claimed sensational results. Inventor cited as Fritz Gehre.
London. The jury in the case of the late Wm Fullen of Dorchester who was killed by falling off the steps of a car on a Pere Marquette train from Port Stanley on Aug 6 found no fault with railway officials but urged the Dominion Railway Commission to address the violation of laws allowing trains to be overloaded beyond capacity.
Sharpe, leader of a fanatical group who invaded Canada, declared he would return if Doukhobors did not recognize him as Christ. He and his followers have begun moving south from Origin toward the international boundary, ending the pilgrimage.
The lesson notes recount David’s escape to the Philistines, his later return, and Saul’s downfall. It discusses prophetic messages from Samuel, the dangers of mediums, and David’s reliance on the Lord. The text reflects on God’s mercy, forgiveness, and the Gospel of grace amid Israel’s trials and Jonathan’s courage.
A new London fad sees oxygen inhalation used as a mind and body stimulant. West End chemists sell oxygen cylinders to a growing client base including society women. Medical opinion warns against indiscriminate use as excessive inhalation can be dangerous and ozone in high quantities is poisonous.
Belgium's chamber votes 29 to annex the Congo Free State, ending King Leopold's private rule in the territory. The move opens a path for the Belgian legislature to review concessions and contracts once held under the king, amid hopes for oversight and reform.
The Daily Mail reports a conference of eighty leading Russian revolutionaries and nihilists has been secret for twelve days in London. It is held in an obscure hall at Notting Hill near Hyde Park with strict precautions to deter approach by suspects.
Caravans carrying ardent suffragettes faced hostile reception across the country. At Blackpool, a beach crowd routed the speakers, pelted them with sand and forced a retreat, with the caravan driver also badly treated.
Montreal dispatch notes J Keir Hardie socialist labor member of the British House of Commons will attend the Trades Union Congress meeting in Halifax next September. He plans visits to other Canadian cities regarding the CPR strike and will speak on labor topics. He advocates unity of trades unions, socialists and independent labor before the next federal elections.
London reports Tang-Shao-Yi, vice president of the Board of Foreign Affairs, aims to have foreign troops pulled from Pekin. The Times says China expects the United States to join in this request, regardless of Europe’s choice.
Paris reports a policy shift in Algeria where the Governor-General orders a staff of doctors of the women of the Maussul man faith to be provided free of charge for female patients. The measure aims to improve access to medical care for women who prefer doctors of their own sex.
London engineer Maurice Fitzmaurice, newly named member of the Oneber Bridge Engineering Board, sails for Canada this week aboard a steamer.
In Swansea Prime Minister Winston Churchill argued Germany would target Britain’s colonies. He believed Canada and Australia would fulfill their destinies, and nothing could prevent them from doing so.
The University of Saskatchewan board selected Prof Walter C Murray of Dalhousie Halifax as president. The board will tour Moose Jaw Prince Albert Saskatoon Regina and Qu Appelle to study site options and the potential for an agricultural college to become a university department.
The Dominion government plans September relocation of about 250 Pableo buffalo from Montana to a new Battle River park near Wainwright. Michael Pabloo drives the herd via Regina and Saskatoon then Grand Trunk Pacific to Wainwright for unloading into the park. Elk Island park receives wintering buffalo. plans include 400 tons of hay stored in the park and 200 tons elsewhere for next winter.
Mrs. Emily Chadbourne and Mrs. Jack Gardner confess to smuggling about 80 000 worth of art into the United States and will be treated like any other defendant. The Treasury Department says the confessions are to be sent to Chicago for grand jury action. Both women, linked to Chicago’s Crane family and Boston society, have disappeared while authorities search.
The Kokumin Ishin bun editors question the benefits of an American-Chinese alliance against Japan and warn America might stray from the open door policy. The Nichi-Nichi Shimbun questions latent anti-Japanese sentiment and notes Japan’s forthcoming welcome to the American fleet.
Edmond Coleman reports Cop per Center once thriving in the Klondike has been deserted after gold deposits failed. About a thousand buildings stand empty and no residents remain when he visited, signaling a mass exodus.
London reports a rise in Canadian live cattle supply while quality remains deficient. The outlook compares unfavorably with 1907 Montreal imports as overall shipments grow but quality lags.
Halifax report says the Maritime board of trade reaffirmed its favorable view of the Prince Edward Island tunnel project at a meeting in Halifax. The endorsement signals continued support for the cross water route linking PEI to the mainland.
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