Greatest fire in history of Canada devastates Ottawa Hull
A massive blaze raging from yesterday in Ottawa and Hull destroyed about 3 800 buildings with losses estimated between 15 004 000 and 20 000 000. Up to 15 000 people were left homeless and at least four people died. The fire began on Chaudiere Street in Hull and spread rapidly across the river, with government and public buildings among the heavy losses. Thousands took shelter outdoors as flames illuminated the night sky.
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England Should Assist Fire Sufferers Opinion Voice
Canadian papers urge England to substantially aid the fire victims in England and Hull. The press calls the disaster a duty emphasizing sympathy and obligations. Grant’s Birthday Observed in Gatena with Governor Hoover as principal speaker.
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Threatened General Strike Ties Life to Telegraphers Aid
Telegraphers report a threatened general strike by Southern Railway telegraphers and allied unions. A Chicago visit on April 27 saw Orders of Telegraphers officials discuss sympathetic action to support Southern workers. Secret meetings produced warm reception for a sympathetic strike, with plans to pressure eastern rail systems and wage claims rising 10 to 20 percent. Over 47,000 railway telegraphers are cited as members, and the life of the union is said to depend on success.
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Pittsburg
Buffalo
Philadelphia
Baltimore
New York
Baltimore and Ohio
Pitt
Lake Erie
Western
United States
Police Save Italians as Pittsburg Workers Riot
Two hundred Pressed Steel Car works riveters and allies struck at Allegheny on April 27. A mob gathered near the plant and blocked streets shouting at workers. Police arrived in time to prevent violence against Italians. plant continues in operation.
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Pittsburg
Allegheny
Molders May Strike July 1 Over Wage Demand
A conference between International Molders' union committees and National Foundrymen's association in Quevetaxp discussed raising molders’ daily wage in the city from 2.75 to 3.00. The compromise keeps 2.75 until July 1 while nationwide unions prepare formal 3.00 demands. Separate reports from Asheville NY note possible damage suits against Western Union for nondelivery of grass seed in Gow County.
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International Molders’ Union
National Foundrymen's Association
Asneville
N. Y
Western Union
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Granville
Gow County
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Governor Names South Carolina Board of Education Members
Governor McSweeney announced the new state board of education highlighting its importance for higher education in South Carolina. Named members include W. A. Hill, Brown of Marion, and Thomas M. Raysor of Orangeburg.
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South Carolina Board of Education
Cotumena
McSweeney
State Board of Education
South Caro d
Hill
W. A. Brown
Marion
Thomas M. Raysor
Orangeburg
Military movements amid Boer War rumors in Free State
A wartime dispatch from Bloemfontein reports Lord Roberts confirming Warren as military governor of Griqueland West while the region remains disturbed. Critics deem Boer forces at full strength of 30,000 and speculate General French will gain notable success, with Lospex noting favorable signs.
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Vast gold fields in Japan total productive area
A historical note describes Japan possessing a vast gold producing region with a total productive area stated as nearly 2,000,000 acres. The record emphasizes the scale of mineral wealth and potential mining reach within the country. The wording suggests a broad survey or promotional claim about Japan’s natural resources.
Ecumenical conference opens at Carnegie Hall
The opening session of the Ecumenical conference at Carnegie Hall features remarks on missionary work and discussions among attendees about the conference’s status and goals. Also noted are reports of a destructive fire in Brewton, Georgia, and a separate note about twenty arrests in Constantinope amid political tensions.
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Carnegie Hall
Cpa Aa Ivan
Lamibathy
Ieee
Delegation from West District Bids for Exposition Funds
A Western and Southwestern delegation filled the House Committee on Insular Affairs room in Washington on April 27 to press for an appropriation aiding the St. Louis Exposition and a broader project linked to the Louisiana Purchase. The hearing, led by the committee, aimed to secure favorable congress action for the ambitious plans.
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Louisiana Purchase
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