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August 12, 1897
Lincoln County Leader
Toledo, Lincoln County, Oregon
What is this article about?
In Toronto, Commissioner McCreary announces enforcement of Canada's alien labor law, stating American workers on the Crow's Nest Pass railway will be deported.
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Canada Enforces Labor Law.
Toronto, Ontario, Aug. 9.—Canada has begun to take means to enforce the alien labor law against Americans. Commissioner McCreary is here on business in connection with work on the Crow's Nest Pass railway through the Rocky mountains, and he informed the Canadian Pacific railway authorities that any American laborers engaged for that work would be deported to their own country again. McCreary has instructions from the Canadian government to strictly enforce the new law.
Toronto, Ontario, Aug. 9.—Canada has begun to take means to enforce the alien labor law against Americans. Commissioner McCreary is here on business in connection with work on the Crow's Nest Pass railway through the Rocky mountains, and he informed the Canadian Pacific railway authorities that any American laborers engaged for that work would be deported to their own country again. McCreary has instructions from the Canadian government to strictly enforce the new law.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Alien Labor Law
American Workers
Deportation
Crow's Nest Pass Railway
Canadian Pacific Railway
What entities or persons were involved?
Commissioner Mccreary
Where did it happen?
Toronto, Ontario; Crow's Nest Pass Railway Through The Rocky Mountains
Story Details
Key Persons
Commissioner Mccreary
Location
Toronto, Ontario; Crow's Nest Pass Railway Through The Rocky Mountains
Event Date
Aug. 9.
Story Details
Canada enforces alien labor law against American workers on Crow's Nest Pass railway; Commissioner McCreary informs Canadian Pacific Railway authorities of deportation policy per government instructions.