New Pacific Route Cut Will Shorten Grand Trunk Miles
Grand Trunk Pacific adopts a northern Cariboo cut off reducing distance by 100 to 150 miles. Chief engineer B B Kelliher says the line will run nearly due west from Grand Rapids on the Fraser to Port on main river with better gradients than the original survey. The route passes near the Bear River coal basin and lies within thirty miles of that coal seam as it heads toward Fort George and Fort Fraser.
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Vancouver
B.C
Grand Trunk Pacific Railway
Cariboo
Grand Rapids
Fraser
Main River
B. B. Kelliher
Montreal
Tte
Fort George
Kelliher
Bear River District
B. A. Laselle
Joseph Wendle
Barkerville
Fort Fraser
Big Bend
Servia Struggles Under Corrupt Politicians
Vienna reports cabinet upheavals in Servia reveal widespread corruption. State forests and mines misused, national property squandered, army contracts tainted, meat spoiled, and courts demoralized. Officials resign over schemes to let rich farmers’ sons dodge service for pay. King Peter powerless.
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Servia
Vienna
Austria
Peter
Panic on Steamer in Red Sea Fire Aboard Munster Castle
The British steamer Mun caster Castle arriving from Oriental ports faced a dramatic fire in hold three on July 27. Captain White and officers used clubs and revolvers to steady a frightened Chinese crew as lights failed and rain drove workers to battle the flames. Loss valued at $50,000.
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Boston
Muncaster Castle
Oriental
White
Red Sea
Japan Postpones Exposition Protested by Papers
Tokio papers react to the postponement of the exposition with mixed views. Some see the move as a sign of Japan’s intent to stabilize national finances while others oppose the delay. President Roosevelt replies acknowledging Japan’s financial policy.
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Japan
Tokio
Roosevelt
Stranded Potemkin crew in London face exile fate
Thirty two Russian sailors from the Potemkin, who left Roumania for Senate, are stranded penniless in London and cared for by friends. They need about 1500 to emigrate. Guards threaten death if they return to Russia. They travel with six women and seven children.
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London
Potemkin
Roumania
Senate
Russia
Telegraphers Win Reinstatement After Conciliation Board
It is announced that CPR telegraphers won the decision of the conciliation board and the discharged operator at Megantic will be reinstated with pay for lost time. The board reported no ruling as parties reached an amicable agreement. Henry Holgate of Montreal was appointed to the conciliation board by the government.
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C.P.R
Megantic
C.P.R. Clim
Henry Holgate
Montreal
N.lc.r
Freight Telegraphs and Saskatoon Operations Announced
Saskatoon expects Grand Trunk Pacific to open commercial telegraph services around September 15. Dalrymple notes the system will operate as a major railroad telegraph branch bearing the company name and will handle commercial business promptly.
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Saskatoon
Dalrymple
Grand Trank Pacific Ph
Germany Wild Enlarge Navy Strassburg Speech Hearten Navy
Berlin observers say the Kaiser's Strassburg speech ends efforts at arms limitation diplomacy. The speech signals Germany will not accept naval restriction plans and emphasizes maintaining armed strength to ensure peace. It is seen as boosting navy and military advocates and aligning Liberal and Conservative blocs.
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Germany
Berlin
Strassburg
Vid Lloyd
Europe
Marters
Navy League
Edict Outlines Stages Toward Chinese Constitution
Pekin issues a detailed plan showing yearly steps to convert China to a foreign system and promises a constitution nine years from now. Last year’s edict promised a constitution within a decade. Provincials seek constitutional rights, with delegations treated with respect in Pekin.
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China
Pekin
Grand Council
Persia
Turkey
Town Cannot Move In Oklahoma City Dispute
The U S government halted the relocation of Eschetti to Kell after failed negotiations. Coliller representing the government sought to keep Eschetti on the government site and filed papers to halt the move when agreement could not be reached.
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Oklahoma City
U.S
Eschetti
Kell
Coliller
New Railway Commissioners Named for Regional Balance
It is understood three extra members of the railway commissioners will likely be appointed after next week. The likely appointees are Hon. Thos Greenway and Mayor D Arcy Scott of Ottawa and W H Galliher MP. This would give representation for the east middle west and far west in the board.
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Ottawa
Board of Railway Commissioners
Thos. Greenway
D'Arcy Scott
W. H. Galliher
M.P
East
Middle West
Far West
Classification of Staffs Ottawa
Deputy ministers from various departments will meet to agree on a uniform staff classification system. Differences over civil service act interpretations sparked the talks. The plan will go to a new civil service commissioners board and guide future service rearrangements.
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Ottawa
Board of Civil Service Commissioners
Yorkshire woollens libel claim sparks protest
The Dewsbury chamber of commerce denounces the Canadian Manufacturers' Associations' claim that Yorkshire woollens are worth less as libellious. A protest will be sent to the British consul at Montreal and the matter will be raised at the forthcoming conference of associated chambers of commerce of the world.
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Yorkshire
London
Dewsbury Chamber of Commerce
Montreal
Associated Chambers of Commerce of the World
West Indian Agreement Looms In Canada West Indies Talks
London reports an official note on reciprocity talks between Canada and the West Indies. Officials here expect a forthcoming statement. It is believed that a general tariff deal with the whole West Indies is needed to prevent complications from separate island arrangements jeopardizing the negotiations.
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London
Canada
West Indies
Foreign criminals in New York spark language and Jewish population note
Commissioner Bingham notes in the September North American Review that only half of New York residents speak English and cites a Jewish population estimate of about one million in New York City, highlighting demographic and linguistic composition.
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New York
Bingham
September
North American Review
Literary Exams for Soldiers in Ottawa Novem ber 3
Ottawa announces a literary examination for candidates seeking commissions in the permanent force. The test will be held at the headquarters of the military districts on November 3.
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Ottawa
Ont
Sunday School Lesson Overview on Israel Requesting a King
Summary of a 1908 Christian quarterly review outlining Bible lessons from first Samuel through kingship themes. It discusses Israel demanding a king, Saul chosen and rejected, Samuel’s warnings, David’s anointing and battles, David and Jonathan friendship, David sparing Saul, and Saul and Jonathan’s deaths, with golden texts and moral reflections on obedience justice and faith.
David Made King Over Judah and Israel in II Samuel
Excerpt reflects religious lessons about David rising to king over Judah and Israel, with Golden Text from Samuel and a meditation on the ideal reign of the Son of David. It envisions a future era of righteousness with no adversaries and peace among nations.
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American Pres Association
Israel
Caesar
Saul
Samuel
Josh
David
Bethlehem
Goliath
Cain
Abel
Jonathan
Jesus
God
Judah
Hests
New Fisheries Regulations In Canada and United States
Ottawa reports uniform protective rules to curb decline of shared fish stocks in boundary waters from Atlantic to Pacific Great Lakes included Georgian Bay and Lake Michigan excluded Canada and United States commissioners Jordan and Bastedo near final agreement regulations to take effect by joint proclamations pending final adjustments British Columbia salmon firms face decision on ongoing use of installed gear potential compulsory discontinuation discussed awaiting final resolution
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Ottawa
Canada
United States
Prof
Jordan
T. Bastedo
Eee
Atlantic
Pacific
Great Lakes
Georgian Bay
Lake Michigan
British Columbia
Faith in Future of Japan
W T R Preston argues in the National Review that in fifty years Japan will reach about 70 million people with revenue surpassing Britain. Japanese manufacturing already finds global markets and may rank among the world’s wealthiest nations, suggesting Western pessimism may fade.
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Japan
London
W. T. R. Preston
National Review
Great Britain
Women at Geneva Open International Council of Women
The International Council of Women, founded by American women at Chicago 1893 with about 7 000 000 members worldwide, opened sessions in Geneva. Lady Aberdeen, president, gave the opening address before delegates toured Campaine de lImneraterice and attended a garden party honoring them.
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Geneva
International Council of Women
Toronto
Lady Aberdeen
Ireland
Trouble in Honduras sparks Mexican gunboat dispatch
A report from Mexico City says Honduras faces alarming conditions prompting the gunboat Bravo to Puerto Cortez. The Mexican vessel will cooperate with the U S ship if needed as unrest grows under the Davila government due to heavy taxes and poverty.
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Honduras
Mexico City
Republic of Honduras
Bravo
Puerto Cortez
United States
Shin
Davila
White Cross Congress Opens in Geneva on Pure Foods
Geneva hosts the Pure Food Congress with the White Cross Society planning to define what constitutes pure foods. More than 700 delegates from various countries are expected to attend the September 8 to 9 meeting with a full day set aside to decide standards and adulteration rules.
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Pure Food Congress
Geneva
White Cross
White Cross Society
City Faces Flood Suffering in Augusta Georgia
Ten thousand residents lack clothing and bedding after the floods in Augusta. Thousands work to clean streets and the city races to ward off hardship while declining to request aid though contributions are welcome.
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Augusta
Rumor of papal temporal power vote at London congress
Italian Liberal papers including the Secolo report a Vatican-sourced whisper that the Duke of Norfolk plans to force a vote at the Eucharist congress in London this week to back restoring the papacy’s temporal power.
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Milan
The
Secolo
Vatican
Duke of Norfolk
London
Papacy
Rehear Freight Tariff Case At Winnipeg Hearing
Ottawa reports the railway commission in Winnipeg will rehear the CPR freight tariffs case on September 10. The session will review arguments and evidence from the late Judge Kyllam along with several other traffic disputes.
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Ottawa
Railway Commission
Winntree
C.P.R
Judee Killam
Germany Moves to Recognize Mulai Hadif Quietly
London reports Germany recognizes Mulai Hadif, while Britain hesitates to accept the usurper. Officials say the Kaiser seeks influence by acting first and France and Spain press for Mulai Hadif to accept historic Algeciras agreements. Abdul Aziz, Moroccan sultan, plans to continue opposition to Mulai Hadif. Mohammed Sidi el Mokhri, Moroccan foreign minister, provided the details.
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England
Germany
Mulai Hafid
Kaiser
London
France
Mulai Hat
Great Britain
Spain
Ain
Mulai Haid
Aris
Abdul Aziz
Mohammed Sidi el Mokhri
Temperance Meet Opens Provincial Endeavor Societies Convention
Rev J H Oliver of Sarnia Ont addressed the Vancouver convention on liquor evils and local option as a method to reform society. Delegates from British Columbia attended as prominent clergy from eastern Canada and Washington state joined the four day gathering.
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Vancouver
B.C
J. H. Oliver
Sarnia
England
Eastern
Prairie Provinces
Canada
Washington State
Catholic Clergy Procession Abandoned in London
A planned Catholic clergy procession for the Eucharistic congress opening September 9 in London was canceled at the request of police due to fears of an anti Catholic demonstration by Anglican extremists angered by King Edward's planned welcome.
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London
Edward
Australia to build a modest navy for own defense
Premier Deakin told American officers in Melbourne that Australia must not rely on others for defense and should start a modest naval program. The News notes that Australia’s fate would be decided at sea before enemies reach its shores. It adds Laurier was wise in praising Canadians for staying outside European militarism.
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London
Eng
Deakin
Melbourne
Australia
Threshing to Begin Broadly in West Canada Next Week
A telegram to W. D. Scott, superintendent of immigration, from Bruce Walker in Winnipeg says threshing will be general very early next week. No more harvesters needed from the east as congestion at Moose Jaw and southern Manitoba eases. At Brandon Indian Head and Virden about 199 men have been fed, while CPR hires workers for eastward double tracking of Winnipeg line.
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Ottawa
W. D. Scott
Bruce Walker
Winnipeg
Moose Jaw
Manitoba
Brandon
Indian Head
Virden
1C.P.R
Netherlands asks France to aid in Venezuela crisis
Holland seeks French cooperation to resolve the Venezuela difficulty through the French minister at The Hague. France says it will consider the request and has the matter under advisement.
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Paris
Netherlands
France
The
Hague
Holland
Venezuela
Druggists Meet in Toronto Advocate National Exam Standardization
The Canadian Pharmaceutical Association seeks Dominion government aid to speed standardized exams permitting graduates to practice anywhere in Canada. They plan to endorse the bill by Hon. William Templeman on proprietary medicines.
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Toronto
Canadian Pharmaceutical Association
Dominion
Alan
Wm. Templeman
Thousands Return to Work as Railroads Expand Hours
Chicago reports a surge of jobs as railroads loosen purse strings and rehiring accelerates. Thousands of men are put back to work and those on short time see longer hours after months of cutbacks.
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Chicago
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