Rise of Canadian Pacific reported by Lord Shaughnessy
Montreal May 7 Lord Shaughnessys report to Canadian Pacific Railway shareholders reviews key financial policy features and progress toward a stable position. It notes government subsidy terms, stock and bond issues, capital outlay, land grant issues, and the impact of eastern connections on development with figures on miles of track, earnings, and expenditures through 1916.
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Montreal
Lord Shaughnessy
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
C. BP. R
Westren
Baring Bros
London
Wits
Canada
I. BP
Dominion Toele
Ucn
Uou
Nates
BURG
Pital
Trafic
Interstate Commerce Commission
Yale
United &Peace
Atlantic
Pacific
Lowe Hart of Traffc
Tord Shaughnessy
Steamship Department
Ocean
Cosmi
Thei
Andy Half
Dominion
Fae
Ahyo
Oc.pw
Artists Donate Masterpieces to Aid Blind Heroes
An exhibition opening May 31 at Anderson Galleries on Park Avenue and 59th Street will feature nearly eight hundred works donated by American artists, collectors, and dealers from across the United States and Hawaii. Proceeds will aid the AmericanFoundation for the Rehabilitation of Soldiers blinded in the war. The event is directed by the British government’s aid program and supported by prominent artists and institutions.
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Anderson Galleries
Park aAyoyenie
59Th Street
United States
Brennch
Walder
Forecast Wheat Crop of 1918 Will Be 650,000,000 Bu
The Chamber of Commerce of the United States reports a winter wheat crop near an all time high, with a projected yield of 600 to 640 million bushels and spring wheat acreage rising about 13 percent. Conditions vary by state, with moisture favoring the upper Midwest and drought lingering in Texas and Oklahoma, but overall prospects point to a large overall harvest.
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Chamber of Commerce of the United States
Committee On Statistics and Standards
Ioawa
Wisconsin
Nebraska
Michigan
Ohio
Coding
Texas
Oklahomia
Colorado
Aueh
Kansas
Arkin
Parlianar
Elinehaur
Towa
Iwansar
Anchigan
Indiana
Angie
Gandia
First Enemy Alien Arrested In Greenwich May Arrest
Joseph Goebert a 50 year old German was seized by Greenwich police for failing to register and making derogatory remarks about the United States. He is held for federal action as authorities review accompanying pictures and statuettes. Local art world figures aided an exhibition planned by a committee including CM Messore and Hobart Nichols to raise funds and support war relief.
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Greenwich
Joseph Goebert
Lioney
Waa Einer
Anderson Galleries
CM Messore
Wateniis
Ehaippian
Howard Ittenedt
al William A. Curtin
Hares
N.oal
Carina Messigare
Hobart Nichols
Boary
Robert
New York
Duberrad
Pire
Jitneymen Raise Fund to Fight Transportation Plan
Community leaders push a central police information hub to coordinate jitney routes from industrial areas and entertainment districts. Plans promise safer, more efficient service with new routes to factories, parks, and neighborhoods, led by Caplin Wheeler and the traffic committee in partnership with Ridgepart officials.
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Asiness
Police Department
Atequida
Beatsley Om Seasice Parks
Lowards Lordship Manor Wood
Fyr
aSast Side Inn
Tidesine
Buse
Ouany
Caplin Wheeler
Wea
Truttic
Cam Hulhae Twemhoers
speRuigliion
Trafic Committee
Ridgepart
Uniform Grain Laws for All New England
A New England uniform grain laws committee formed in New York with Arthur Williams of New York City as chairman. The panel includes representatives from Rhode Island Maine Vermont New Hampshire Massachusetts and Connecticut to decide unified food and grain controls amid federal oversight.
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New England
United States
New York State
Artie Williamis
New York City
Iratars
Rhode
Ishin
Mieksieluseis
Vermont
Maine
Vunrens
Vinutt Crash Nes Hiveregieslite
Two Judges Will Probe Charges by Gen Maurice
London May 9 Andrew Bonar Law announced in the house that the cabinet would appoint a commission of two judges to investigate charges by General Frederick Maurice that the cabinet deceived Parliament about the army in the field. Ex-Premier Asquith urged a parliamentary committee. The debate may flow to Thursday with possible government overthrow speculation.
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London
Andrew Bonar Law
House of Commons
Frederick Be Maurice
British War Office
Premmier Asquith
M Boni Law
Righ Ment
Tenerah Mawueke
Marengo
Americans Front Line Forces Face Trials Amid War Turmoil
A garbled wartime report notes a general removed from command and sent to field duty after statements deemed reflections on leadership. It mentions court actions, allied fronts, and mounting military moves across Western Europe with references to nations, military figures, and strategic actions amid the ongoing conflict.
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Innie
Goeleral Prederick Aluumiee
Formice
Mt Fury
General Pooh
Alled
Toa Tether
Hoyt
Creneradl Manion
Andrew Benny
Lesclequer
Alltey Gs Fe
Ogitenia
Gisraveller
Pays
Germany
Saaerpene
Cire
Bottle Fells Gypsy in Free for All at Avon Park
Stratford reports a melee at Avon Park ending when Morris Small was struck over the head with a beer bottle by Jhimes Nicholes. Chief Nichols arrested Nechales and two gypsies, Ausiust Williams, and Small, all charged with breach of the peace after a dispute over a horse reportedly purchased at auction.
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Stratford
Avon Park
Morris Small
Jhimes Nicholes
Willliam B. Nichols
Nechales
Women register for farm service in Boston area
More than 300 women including many cellose girls have registered for farm work this summer through the New England branch of the Women's National Warm and Garden association. The group will send workers where farm labor is short, provided housing and working conditions are guaranteed. About 4208 listed as registered have been placed in Lancaster, Barre, Hubbardston and Westcont.
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Gires
Boston
New England
Woen
National
Wily
Lancaster
Barre
Wubbardston
Westcont
Prove or Shut Up Brandegee's Word in Graft Inquiry
A garbled report discusses Brandegee’s word on graft and pro-German intrigue charges. It mentions Julian Borglim, attorney Geaneval Gresory, and Major General Squier seeking a military court at Taquiry. The piece references committees, Senne and Snowden Marshall, and wartime censorship aims, with unclear spellings and names.
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Bore
Lo Lie
Julian Borglim
Sven Information
Squier
Army
Taquiry
Barelum
Win
Henator Claruberhvin
Prembe
Miulce
Phic AuDic
Errant Roosters Struggle With Time Change
Report notes roosters fail to adjust to the clock change at dawn. Farmers report the crowing coping poorly with the advance, creating a daily challenge for routines and farm work.
Aircraft program gains favor with House committee
Washington May. The House military committee approved the aircraft program with no vote on launching an inquiry into past management. Officials presented $740 million already appropriated for aviation, noting $207.01 million spent and $270 million for contracts. Secretary Baker alleged pro German propaganda shapes criticism.
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Washington
Jy Addition
Chikev
March Neting
Squier
W. L. Kenly
Military Gerenaulties
William C. Potter
Signal Corps
Me. Potter
Baker
Baker Sais
Potter
AN Webnally
Vrance
Hallagas
Stroiler
Armistice Concluded on Kursk Front in Russia
A Russian government wireless message signed by Ni ssalal Juentne and Mr Stalin announces the armistice on the Kursk front between the Germano Ukian side and Russian forces. It sets a neutral ten kilometre zone and a line not to be crossed by troops, roles or airmen. Hostilities to be renewed later as negotiations continue with similar armistices urged on fronts at Voronezh Restov and Briansk.
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London
Militares
Nissalal Juentne
Stalin
Tikursk
Voronezh
Restov
Briansk
Ambulance for Connecticut Episcopal dicense project
Girl's Friendly Groups including St Pauls St George and Bt fike societies are asked to contribute toward an ambulance for the American Red Cross. The ambulance will cost 2400 dollars with funding from local councils and a war emergency committee will present the gift when purchased. Mrs Wilber Sanford of Lord Northdale Avenue leads the drive and requests aid from all women’s groups to meet the target.
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St. Pauls
St. George's
Fike’s Girls’ Friendly Societies
Rhitt
Connecticut Episcopal Dicense
Ted Cross
Wilber Sanford
Lord Nohdle
Avenue
Beadanaeloes
Nist Beres Nervind de Pane
Gle
Famine Crisis Deepens in Persia Amid Food Shortages
May 10 report from Tehran describes worsening famine across Persian cities. Dispatch notes rising distress, disrupted trade routes, and calls for relief as American and British officials observe conditions.
Women Clubs Back National Eugenics Law at Arkansas Meeting
NOVY SPRINGS Ark May 7 A resolution urging a national eugenics marriage law was introduced at the biennial General Federation of Women's Clubs convention. It would require thirty day publication of marriage banns and parental medical and mental examinations, plus stricter divorce standards. Other resolutions urged Pershing support and women’s roles in the war effort and governance.
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Novy Springs
Ark
United States
Paeifer
Pershing
Alli
Ariyiind Finn
Vierbertiniana Sbrar
Wus
New Loan to Britain of 75 Million Rumored
On May 7 reports suggested a fresh loan to Britain totaling 75 million dollars as part of broader credit to the Allied nations. The figures referenced inconsistencies in the reported totals for Britain and other co belligerents, with some numbers appearing garbled.
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Britain
Red Men to Attend Great Council Meet in New Haven
A group of Red Men from this city will attend the Great Council meeting in New Haven today. Listed in attendance are Judie Curt Foster Frank A Cantwell George A Fairchild and Kowisht AL Parker Thrace H Jack SAN.
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Dridgeqeasrt
Council of Red Men
New Haven
Judie Curt Foster
Frank A. Cantwell
George A. Fairchild
Kowisht AL Parker
Thrace H. Jack- San
Janes Halt
Lapa Cheaase
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