Better Than Expected Wheat Oats and Barley Output in Canada
The census bulletin reports end August field crop estimates: Canada total wheat 122,785,000 bushels, oats 283,247,000, barley 39,388,000. Falls in spring wheat and oats due to drought. fall wheat up 1,649,000 in western provinces. Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta totals: wheat 99,290,000 bushels, oats 92,201,000, barley 14,723,000 with yields per acre noted against area sown and reaped.
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Canada
Ottawa
Bulletin of the Census and Statistics Office
British Columbia
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Dominion
Minor Heir Breaks Mile Record at Indianapolis Fairgrounds
Minor Heir outran rivals Lady Maud George Gano and Boy to clock a 1.59 mile at the Indiana state fairgrounds. The feat sets a new world record and new Indianapolis track record, beating his previous best by over a second and surpassing Jesburg Ill. time.
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Indianapolis
Minn
Minor Heir
State Fair Grounds
Lady Maud
George Gano
Boy
Jesburg
Ill
Choir Leader Dies During Eucharistic Parade in Montreal
Denis Pequin, choir master of James Church, collapsed at the head of the procession on St. Hubert Street and died within minutes. The event caused many faintings and heat prostrations among onlookers and participants during the parade.
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Montreal
Denis Pequin
James Church
McGill Street
St. Hubert Street
Dorchester Street
Canada toSend Larger Representation to Coronation
London reports Canada will provide a larger contingent for King George V’s coronation than for Edward VII’s, with Australasia and South Africa also likely to send sizable delegations. Colonial premiers and officials will receive invitations as part of the expanded display.
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Canada
London
George V
Edward VII
Australasia
South Africa
Officials of Packing Concerns Indicted in Chicago Case
Federal grand jury indicts ten high officials from Swift Armour and Morris concerns. Each company faces three indictments charging combination conspiracy and illegal monopoly. The case centers on antitrust actions against major meatpackers in Chicago.
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Chicago
Federale Grand Jury
Chicago Packers
Swift, Armour and Morris
Lady Barrister Visited Regina Considers Saskatchewan Practice
Miss Mabel Pennery French BCL of Austin and French St John NB travels to Regina as a visitor with aim of possibly practicing law in Saskatchewan. She is noted as the only woman lawyer practicing in Canada.
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Regina
Sesk
Mabel Pennery French
B.C.L
Austin and French
St. John
N. B
Canada
Saskatchewan
King George buys home for his old nurse in Wales
Reports state King George purchased a home in North Wales for his longtime nurse Mrs. Ann Roberts and summoned her to return to her native land.
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Poultng
King George
North Wales
Ann Roberts
Canadian Queen's Own Rifles Honored at Balmoral Inspection
King George inspects the Queen's Own Rifles at Balmoral, awarding the Royal Victorian Order to Col Pellat and Col Mason and the 4th class to Major Rennie Higginbotham, with Color-Sergeant MacDonald receiving the silver medal. Field Marshal Kitchener and Lloyd George attend the visit as Canadian officers dine with the king.
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King George
Balmoral
Lonneon
Balmoral Caene
ween # UnWau Rifles
River Command
Co. Peet
Queen Mary
Wincess Mary
Col. Hien
Harry Legge
Waive Wigram
Lacy Catherine Coke
John Hanbury-Wiliams
Henry Pellat
H.ghland
Duke of Connaught
Canada
Pellat
Queen's Own Rifles
Col
Mason
Rennie
Higginbotham
MacDonald
Lord Kitchener
David Lloyd George
Telephone in Far North Reaches Strathcona From Point 400 Miles North
Strathcona Alberta records the first telegraph like message sent 400 miles from Pephee River crossing to the twin cities. A. L. Brick of Strathcona Cartage received the signal from his brother A Brick ex MP for Peace River. The line, guided by McLeod for the Dominion government, has linked Peace River to the North in seconds rather than months.
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Strathcona
Alta
Ertile P Northland
Pehkee River
Twin Cities
A. L. Brick
Strathcona Cartage Company
A. Brick
M.P
Peace River
Northland
McLeod
Dominion
Lesser Slave Lake
Peace
West Gets Championship in Canadian Soccer Tourney
The Hillhursts of Calgary win the Dominion people’s shield by defeating Hamilton 3 2 in overtime at Scarboro Beach. The Scarboro matches showcased top class soccer and a revived English style under British rules, drawing praise for the tournament’s quality.
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Calgary
Hamilton
Toronto
Hillhursts
Calaary
Dominion
Westerners
Scarboro Beach
All Star Eastern
Western Ontario
Lost 12 Cows in Three Days at Clandeboye
Alex McBain postmaster of Clandeboye reports the loss of 12 milch cows over three days. Veterinarian Dr. McQueen suspects herb poisoning but cannot confirm. No other cattle affected, some suspect foul play. McBain seeks government veterinary investigation.
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Alex. McBain
Clandeboye
Man
McQueen
Selkirk
McBain
Murders at Ball Game Over Admission Fee
A shooting occurred during a Thompsontown versus Galatia game. Walter C Holifey, acting catcher, was killed by Joseph Wiewins while attempting to collect 18 cents from Wiggitts at the ballpark in Galatia. Police investigated the fatal incident.
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Galatia
Walter C. Holifey
Joseph Wiewins
Thomnsonville
Holliday
Wiggitts
Melba to Sing in Winnipeg at Walker Theatre
The famed soprano Melba will perform in Winnipeg at Walker Theatre on a Wednesday evening, September 26, her first and only Winnipeg appearance. Accompanied by instrumentalists Sassoli, Ouesnel, Lemmone, and Lafarge, this tour follows Halifax shows amid widespread enthusiasm for the Australian singer born Nellie Mitchell.
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Mon
Melba
Winnipeg
Walker Theatre
Mme. Melva
Haifax
N. S
Canada
Halifax
Walker
Evstern Canada
Mme
Nellie Mitchell
Forfarshire
Agnes Murphy
David Mitchell
Mies Murray
Melbourne
Isabella-Ann Dow
Thevernment House
Marchioness of Normandy
Victoria
Armstrong
Nellie Mitche
Cseneiad
Charles Nesbitt Federick Armstrong
Andrew ‘Rmstrong, Bart
Gallen’ Priory
King’s County
Ireland
Normanby
Salvatore
Gilda
Convent Garden
London
Delibes
Ambroise
Mewzies
Custus Harrie
Frye
Mlle
Sassoli
Albert Ouesnel
John Lemmone
Maurice Lafarge
Theaire
Rumored Plans Stir in Local Political Seats
Vague chatter suggests potential shifts as candidates weigh viable runs for key council seats amid uncertain endorsements and community concerns. Local officials declined comment while observers call for formal announcements in coming weeks.
Crippen Trial Witness Concedes Uncertain Sex of Victim
Professor Augustus Pepper testified that he could identify body parts found in the Crippen cellar but could not determine the sex of the victim. He stated pieces came from various parts of the body with burial times ranging from four to eight months, a point now raised for the defense.
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Crown
London
Crippen
Augustus J. Pepper
University of London
Hillcrop Crescent
J. Hawley
Arthur Newton
Clara le Neve
Bonseal Pepper
Pepper
Newton
Manufacturers Entertained in Winnipeg Before Vancouver Meeting
About three hundred Canadian Manufacturers' Association members and families toured Winnipeg on the way to the Vancouver annual meeting. They arrived by two special trains, were greeted by local manufacturers, and luncheon was hosted by the city at the Royal Alexandra hotel. The mayor gave a welcome, with replies from P. W. Elis T. W. Russell, and T. R. Deacon, and W. H. Rowley extending thanks for the reception.
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Winnipeg
Canadian Manufacturers’ Association
Vancouver
Royal Alexandra Hotel
P. W. Elis
T. W. Russell
T. R. Deacon
W. H. Rowley
Boy's long trip alone to join father in Alberta
Frederick Tinnell, twelve, traveled solo from Gloucester shire England to High Prairie Alberta to reunite with his father at Lesser Slave Lake. He carried a letter of instructions and limited money, spent his last coins on a train meal, and then cashed a draft to pay the final 1250 mile leg north to Lesser Slave Lake.
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Edmonton
Alta
Federick Tinnel
Gloucestershire
England
High Prairie
Lesser Slave Lake
Cable girdle plan to bind empire with cheap cables
At a conference of the Institute of Journalists Robi McMillan of Sidney Australia moved a resolution urging world governments to buy out cable operators and bind the empire with cheap cables. Kenniker Heaton supported the plan and called for a Europe postmasters general conference then a United States meeting. The resolution was carried.
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London
Institute of Journalists
Robi. McMillan
Sidney
Australia
Kenniker Heaton
Postmasters-General
Europe
Best Defence Force Proposed for South Africa
Premier Botha, in four speeches at Johannesburg, urged forming the world’s best defence force in South Africa with British cooperation. He proposed Lord Methuen as organizer and, if needed, his old war friend Lord Kitchener.
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Johannesburg
Botha
South Africa
Lord Methuen
Lord Kitchener
Irrevocable Award In Newfoundland Fisheries Case
The International Court of Arbitration award in the Newfoundland Fisheries case became irrevocable after five days without an appeal or protest from Great Britain or the United States.
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the Hague
International Court of Arbitration
Great Britain
The
United States
Hudson Bay Route Report Tracks Feasibility and Preservation
Governe General's party reports a pleasant voyage via Hudson Bay and Hudson Strait. It notes St Andrew's Locks Fort Garry and the Chuerhu harbor approach as historical preservation candidates and discusses possible future use of the back door of Canada for west trade and cattle shipments by modern steamships.
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Ottawa
R. W. Brock
Earl Grey
Winnipeg
Norway Hall
St Andrew's Locks
Fort Garry
Chuerhu' Harbor
Rocky Pointa
Burwell
Atlantic
Canada
Louis XIV
C P R Plans 8.5 Million Alberta Irrigation Drive
The Canadian Pacific Railway reports 1909 to 1910 gains with total earnings near 94.99 million and 11.17 million passengers. It plans a three year program to spend 8.5 million on irrigating lands in Alberta to improve water supply, while total freight and passengers rise from prior year.
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Cc. P. R
West
Montreal
Alberta
Bears Devour Girl Near Beausejour
The eight year old daughter of a Galician farmer from St. Clements municipality near Beausejour was found dead after a bear attack. She had been missing for about two weeks and wandered from home while tending cattle. searchers found her body with both arms torn away and described as horribly mutilated. The incident is treated as a fatal bear attack after she apparently became lost in the bush while trying to find her way back.
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Winnipeg
St. Clement's
Beausejour
May Cast Off Clerical Yoke in Spain
Madrid count Romanos, president of the Spanish chamber of deputies, says Premier Canajelas policies gain adherents as the country trusts he works for the nation. He believes Swain will be emancipated from fanatical clericalism that has weighed upon it for centuries.
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Madrid
Romanos
Chamber of Deputies
Canajelas
Swain
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Governe Geeral
Bay
Labrador
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Grenfell
Brock
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Hudson Straife
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