Help Mother Country Fear of Asiatic Immigration
Public in Australia subscribes to an undertaking visit by the United States squadron as fears of Asiatic immigration grow. Sydney reports a one million dollar trust fund for an Australian navy and discusses Britain’s finances, while Australians rally to defend the empire and seek white settler stability amid overcrowding and health concerns. Vancouver lumber mills scale down rough lumber prices to nine dollars per thousand feet, yet export mills, relying on foreign markets, push cuts while local orders are refused.
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United States
Australia
Sydney
N.S.W
Sydee
London
Financjers
Royal Navy
Queensland
Northern Territory
Vancouver
B. C
Prairies
Surgical Living Pictures in London Medical Training
Animated photographs of surgical operations have moved toward cinematograph displays in London hospitals for medical instruction. Some caution remains as the operating theatre is seen as sacred, but films may record muscular movements in nervous diseases for teaching.
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London
Early visit by Tyrrell to Edmonton recalls surveys
J. B. Tyrrell of Toronto, the engineer who produced the first map of Edmonton and district, visited the city after fifteen years. He first surveyed the area in 1884, noting mineral resources in coal and gold along the Saskatchewan River. Tyrrell later explored the region toward Hudson Bay, traveling overland to Fort Churchill.
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Edmonton
Alta
J. B. Tyrrell
Toronto
Tyrrell
Saskatchewan
Hudson Bay
Fort Churchill
Mersey Sails to Australia as Floating Naval College
The clipper Mersey sails to Australia with 40 cadets aiming to become White Star Line officers. The ship serves as a floating nautical college with three navigating officers two schoolmasters and a commander. Cadets are mainly sons of farmers and clergy and pay 1000 dollars for a four year course.
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London
Australia
White Star Line
Nautical College
Marconi to Visit Canada for Wireless Tour
Montreal report states Signor Marconi inventor of wireless telegraphy and head of the Marconi system is due in Canada within days. He will tour Canadian wireless stations along the gulf and outline a plan to reorganize the system on this side of the water.
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Montreal
Signor Marconi
Canada
Gulf
Liveall
Natural Gas Discovery at Bow Island Well
W R Martin, CPR gas expert in Lethbridge reports striking a heavy oily gas flow at Bow Island in the Crow's Nest division. The 1,650 foot well may overlie oil and is producing 30,000 cubic feet per 24 hours.
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Lethbridge
W. R. Martin
C.P.R
Bow Island
Crow's Nest
Strathcona Sees NZ Steamship Service Within Four Years
London report says Lord Strathcona cannot match Ham ar Greenwood on immediate steps but hopes a steamship route to New Zealand will be cut by six to eight days within four years.
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Strathcona
London
Lord Strathcona
Hamar Greenwood
New Zealand
Dominion to set four new wireless stations on coast
Four wireless stations will be established by the Dominion government along the Pacific coast. Planned sites include Prince Rupert, Moresby Island, North End, Vancouver Island, and a fifth location to be chosen.
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Vancouver
Dominion
Pacific Coast
Prince Rupert
Moresby Island
North End
Vancouver Island
Japan's Opportunity on the American Fleet Visit
The Kokumin Shimbun notes Australia and Hawaii welcomed the fleet warmly due to kinship and ties with the United States. It argues anti Japan war predictions fade as the fleet nears Japan and urges dispelling misconceptions by showing mutual friendship. It says Japan would offer a warm reception and denies reports of an American alliance against Japan.
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Tokio
Kokumin Shimbun
Australia
United States
Japan
America
Trophies of Boer War Guns Split Among Cities
Ottawa reports that three Boer field guns sent to Canada as war trophies will be allocated to Montreal Toronto and Ottawa. The militia department has distributed Mauser rifles to corps that served in South Africa but cannot satisfy all requests for the guns.
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Ottawa
Canada
Militia Department
South Africa
Montreal
Toronto
Big Mission Campaign Started in Canada Deep Reach
The Canadian council of the Laymen's Missionary Movement outlined a six week autumn campaign across the Dominion. Meetings are planned from Halifax to Victoria with stops in Halifax St John Montreal Ottawa Toronto Hamilton Winnipeg Regina Calgary Edmonton Vancouver and Victoria. Additional centres have requested meetings and will be accommodated as possible.
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Toronto
Ont
Canadian Council of the
Dominion
Halifax
Victoria
St. John
Montreal
Ottawa
Hamilton
Winnipeg
Regina
Calgary
Edmonton
Vancouver
Canada Emerges as Favorite Emigration Destination
London reports emigration returns showing Canada as the top favored country for Britons. Despite July restrictions, over half of English, nearly two-thirds of Scots, and over three-fourths of Irish emigrants went to the Dominion. Half-year totals were 65,385 versus 125,236 in 1907. The Globe credits labor leaders more than legislation for Canada’s earlier decline, predicting a revival soon.
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London
Canada
Dominion
the Globe
Printing reform due to Viennese invention
London report describes a Viennese journalist's invention likely to revolutionize printing. A machine similar to a typewriter creates a matrix for stereotyping, adjustable from two inches to six feet wide, printing 70 to 80 words per minute. Claim: printing costs cut by about ninety percent.
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London
Vienna
The
Chronicle
No Degree for Tolstoi Birthday Sparks Government Pressure
St. Petersburg reports the authorities disapprove of Tolstoi's upcoming birthday celebration and are pressuring officials. The Education Ministry vetoes Kazan University's plan to grant Count Tolstoi an honorary degree, signaling strict state oversight of commemorations.
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St. Petersburg
Leo Tolstoi
Ministry of Education
University of Kazan
Count Toistoi
Saskatchewan Plans to Buy Bell and Saskatchewan Bell
Premier Scott announced at a Liberal banquet that the Saskatchewan government will purchase the Bell Telephone and Saskatchewan Telephone systems. The move targets consolidating regional telecom assets under provincial ownership.
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Saskatchewan
Bell, Rosthern
Sask
Scott
Bell Telephone
Saskatchewan Telephone Companies
David Named King Over Judah and Then All Israel
The lesson recalls Samuel anointing David as king and his long wait before fully reigning. It notes David’s patience toward Saul, future reign from Hebron, and eventual rule over all Israel, with Jerusalem as the throne of the Lord. It ties these events to Christ’s future reign and heavenly promises.
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American Press Association
Samuel
Jesse
David
Saul
Judah
Israel
God
Jesus Christ
Devil
Zion
Daniel
Hebron
Abraham
Lot
Sodom
Machphelah
Sarah
Isaac
Rebecca
Jacob
Leah
Caleb
Jabesh-Gilead
Christ
God of
Soloven
Jerusalem
Twenty Dollar Wheat Set To Transform Idaho Grain Output
Abraham Adams of Gem Idaho and his son in law O K Hobe plan to harvest 70 000 to 75 000 bushels on 700 acres selling at 20 dollars a bushel with a claimed world record yield from recent seasons. Adams boosted yields starting from a single Alaska seed and has since hacked dramatic per acre results.
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Spokane
Wash
Juliaetta
Idaho
Abraham Adams
Wisconsin
Adams
O. K. Hobe
Minneapolis
Gem State
Alaska
Crown Prince Targets Red Tape In German Bureaucracy
Berlin reports Crown Prince Frederick William, studying civil service as an interior ministry attaché, denounces red tape. He calls for abolishing superfluous writing that traps district officials at the green table and urges closer contact with people to learn their needs. The Liberal press welcomes the stance while bureaucrats fear a powerful future ruler.
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Berlin
Frederick William
Ministry of the Interior
Scottish Agricultural Commission Arrives in Ottawa
The Scottish Agricultural Commission to Canada has arrived in Ottawa after a pleasant tour of Quebec and the Maritime provinces. They will visit the Experimental Farm and local places of interest. They are due to reach Winnipeg on Sept 5 and will then travel to Vancouver and Victoria, visiting Brandon Portage la Prairie Regina Moose Jaw Lethbridge McLeod Banff and other points along the way.
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Ottawa
Ont
Scottish Agricultural Commission
Canada
Quebec
Maritime Provinces
Winnipeg
Vancouver
Victoria
Brandon
Portage la Prairie
Regina
Moose Jaw Lethbridge
McLeod
Banff
Manitoba to Extend Line To Saskatchewan System
Regina reports the provincial department of telephone announced contracts for long distance lines from Regina to Saskatoon and Regina to Antler. It is understood Manitoba will extend its line from Sinchiar to the border to connect directly with Saskatchewan's network.
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Manitoba
Regina
Sask
Provincial
Department of Telephone
Saskatoon
Antler
Sinchiar
Saskatchewan
Western cattle trade outlook for Calgary season
Cattle shipments are active with the season not likely to exceed last year. Trade began rising last month and has continued steadily. Cattle off the ranges are in good shape. The outlook is good with fair prices and stock in prime condition.
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Calgary
Penny Post to Britain Postage Rate Change Set Oct 1
Washington reports the Postmaster General has issued an order implementing a two cent per ounce postage for letters mailed in the United States to the United Kingdom and its possessions. Unpaid or underpaid mail will be dispatched but the deficient postage will be collected upon delivery.
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Penny Post
Britain
Washington
United States
Great Britain
Banks Facilitate Harvest in Calgary Province
Local Calgary branches report leaders instructed to assist farmers by advancing funds for harvest and ensuring prompt payment of notes. They predict a very bright year for the province with strong financial support for agricultural producers.
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Calgary
Alta
Booth Abandons Rhodesian Migration Plan
London report from Cape Town states General Booth announced the abandonment of the Rhodesian migration scheme due to the heavy cost involved.
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Booth
London
Eng
Cape Town
Treaty Not Favored by France Over New Trade Pact
In Ottawa strong influences oppose ratification of the Franco-Canadian trade treaty by the French senate. French agriculturists resist. Exporters lament extended advantages to Switzerland and other European nations. Some oppose extending reciprocity with the United States. The Compagnie Generale Transatlantique backs opposition. The senate reconvenes in October, delaying a decision.
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France
Ottawa
Switzerland
Europe
Britain
United States
Compagnie Generale Transatlantique
New York
French
Inspection of School Children in London
The British government board of education orders medical inspections of all elementary school children to curb physical unfitness. Local education authorities must ensure three inspections during the child's school life, at entry, after three years, and six years later, with on site inspections during school hours. 1908 graduates will also be inspected.
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London
Board of Education
Opium Sale Restricted Ottawa Drug Rules Expanded
The Canadian Gazette lists an order in council adding morphine and opium and their preparations and derivatives to the patent medicines schedule. Drugstores across Canada are now prohibited from selling morphine or opium or any preparations without a physician prescription.
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Ottawa
Canadian Gazette
Canada
Austrians Propose 3000 Settlers For Canada
Count Nikolaus Von Gagner of Austria and two philanthropists arrive with a plan to bring 3000 educated Austrian farmers to New Ontario Saskatchewan Alberta and Manitoba. They will seek government consideration and aim to relocate them next spring as settlers for farming lands.
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Ottawa
Nikolaus von Gagern
Austria
Canada
Ontario
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Manitoba
Housewives' Treasures to Canada on Dominion Line voyage
Sixty three domestics will travel to Canada aboard the R.M.S. Canada of the Dominion Line, sailing from Liverpool. Chosen from various parts of England, they are being brought by the Women's Domestic Guild of Canada and will take positions nationwide.
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Montreal
Canada
R.M.S. Canada
Dominion Line
Liverpool
England
Women’s Domestic Guild of
Regina and Brandon rail line to open in three weeks
The C.N.R. announces the Regina and Brandon line will be opened within three weeks. This new line will provide Saskatchewan a short competing route to the lake front, a long awaited development.
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Regina
C.N.R
Brandon
Saskatchewan
Lake Front
Lipton Supports U S Olympic Welcoming Fund
Sir Thomas Lipton of New York has donated 300 dollars to the welcome fund for the American Olympic team. Fifteen battalions from Greater New York regiments will participate in the forthcoming homecoming demonstration.
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Tolstoi
D. M. Stearns
Round World
Agnes G. Donahue
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Balcome
Cape of Good Hope
Agnes G. Donahoe
Uruguay
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