Rise of Canadian Pacific Report
Montreal May 7 Lord Shaughnessys report to shareholders at the annual meeting of the Canadian Pacific Railway outlines the companys financial policy and progress toward a stable position. It notes government land grants and cash subsidies, capital structure, market reception, and the eastern connection aiding development, with focus on dividends, surplus income, and land grant challenges.
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Montreal
Lord Shaughnessy
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Jock
Itugal Barlag Bros
London
Canada
Atwell
Go Rapid
Corplus
Thte
Trafic
Interstate Commerce Commission
CPP
Oraikaetiys
United Arties
Atlantic
Pacifiic
Com. Oane
Anc
Vidue
Steamship Department
Dominion
Thia
Wanada
Bayers
Seenas
Op. Sonig
Lst
Medicine
Artists Donate Masterpieces to Aid Blind Heroes
A New York exhibition opens at Anderson Galleries on Park Avenue and 69th Street, May 7, displaying almost eight hundred artworks donated by American painters, collectors, and dealers from across the United States and abroad to support a war relief fund. The show runs two weeks and benefits soldiers’ rehabilitation through international aid and Allied organizations, reflecting generous responses to the ongoing conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Anderson Galeries
Park Avenue
69Th Street
Big City
Nnelists
United States
Hawiliani Islands
England
France
Sali
Preeneh
Beleii
Tolier War Fund
Terenei
Pvtisis Fe Felis
Piites
Gubors
Gulag
Ib Thugs
Sitges Agiaes
Forecast Wheat Crop of 1918 Will Be 650,000,000 Bu
Washington dispatch reports a chamber of commerce forecast summing winter wheat at about 650.9 million bushels, the largest since 1915, with spring wheat acreage up about 15 percent. Winter wheat conditions improved through April and weather outlook suggests at least 600 million, possibly 650 million, depending on conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Chamber of Commerce of the United States
Committee On Statistics and Standards
Ioawa
Wisconsin
Nebraska
Michigan
Ohio
Indiana
Middle States
South
Texas
Oklahoma
Tagerene
Colorado
Kansas
Arkansas
Illinois
Missouri
Iowa
Jakarsas
West
Mihwest
Pacific
Miccilgun
Ohbo
Tore
Canada
Europe
German Alien Arrest in Greenwich May 7 Civil authorities detain German resident
Greenwich May 7 The first arrest of an enemy alien in town occurred today when Joseph Goebert a 50 year old German was jailed by local police for failure to register and for remarks derogatory to the United States He is held without awaiting action by federal authorities.
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Greenwich
Joseph Goebert
United States
Hal
Exhibition of Works and Statuettes At New York Fund
Art critics and collectors joined forces as owners of the Anderson Galleries lent pieces rent free to a fundraising exhibit. An executive council led by noted artists and expert Moss oversaw the effort, aiming to support British aims and boost morale with a public display featuring paintings and sculptures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson Galleries
Mossismore
Rierenuillees
Daniel Trench
Pemchales
Carman Messmore
Vwobutt Nichols
A. Ag
Chammray
Hytor
Aln
George F Lory
Act
Jtobert Wo
Virti Aoskerok
N. A
J. Alden Weir
A. Neta
New York
SPN
Jitney Movement Aims to Improve Urban Transit
A city plan proposes a central traffic station to share route and movement data from factories, parks, and entertainment venues. Jitneys may be piloted on previously unserved routes linking Bowandsley Seasite areas to Lordship Manor and Wood Avenue, with factory leaders backing larger, safer jitney vehicles for testing feasibility.
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Balter Clas
Police
Industral
Bowandsley
Seasite
Lordship Manor
Wood Avenue
Crelories
Lirm
Mast Lind
Wheeler
Inl
Cagpern
Trate
Bridgepore
Sedition Bill Before Wilson Sparks Debate Page One
Fragmentary report shows discussion of a sedition bill before Wilson, aiming to criminalize incitement against government funds and military forces. The text references restrictions on writing or publishing abusive material and those expressing disloyal sentiments during the war.
Uniform Grain Laws for All New England
Uniform enforcement of grain restrictions under federal administration will be housed in a reconstituted committee formed here to oversee New England and New York state territory. Argue Williams of New York City leads with other federal food administrators from Rhode Island Massachusetts Vermont Maine Connecticut and New Hampshire serving on the panel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
New York State
New England
Wis
Argue Williams
Federal Food Sdnvinsten Loy
New York City
Ehiuriovan
Rhode Island
Meeshusetts
Vernont
Maine
Connectional
New Eltumpshire
Two Judges to Probe Charges by Gen Maurice
London May 10 Andrew Bonar Law said the war cabinet entrusts a commission of two judges to investigate charges by General Maurice former director of military operations at the British War Office. He asserted Westminster fears a parliamentary inquiry and noted disciplinary action for Maurice may await the outcome.
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London
Andrew Bonar Law
House of Commons
House
Prederick
Maurice
British War Office
Prange
Eex
Asquith
Bonnar Law
Shen
Westminster
le Solidien
Maries
Bonar Law
Winassees Aginst
Americans Front Line In British War Effort Scoop
A lengthy despatch reports General Frederick Maunee blamed for remarks seen as a reflection on Allied leadership. A special inquiry is named to probe the charges, while broader war coverage notes Nicaragua declares war and allied efforts shift as peace prospects loom between major powers.
Bottle Feud Ends in Brawl at Avon Park
Stratford reports a late night free-for-all near Avon Park when Morris Small was struck with a beer bottle by James Nicholes. Nichols and two Gypsies camping nearby were arrested on technical breach charges amid accusations over a horse theft allegedly purchased at auction. Nearby, over 200 women registered to farm this summer under the New England branch of the Women’s National Farm and Garden Association, with 42 already placed in Lancaster, Barre, Hubbardston, and Westwood under housing and working conditions guarantees.
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Stratford
Avon Park
Morris Small
James Nicholes
Chief Williams
Nichols
Necholes
Boston
Chemcallose
New England
Women's National Farm and Garden Association
Lancaster
Barre
Flubbardston
Westwood
Prove or Shut Up Brandegee's Word Proved to President
Gutson Borglum, the sculptor, asks to call Mr Borglum for evidence supporting graft charges and pro Corman intrigue. Attorney General Gregor vt says Borglum will have full opportunity to substantiate his allegations along with the Presidents special committee reports and Senate findings. Senators discuss military court inquiry urged by Mussor General Squier as the truth about Borgium’s aviation charges is weighed. The committee vows to act for accountability and speed, pressing those responsible without bias. The Aviation situation is being scrutinized amid charges calling for action or silence.
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Gutson Borglum
Borglum
Gregor Vt
Ceport
Mrierson
HH. Snowden Marshall
Senate
Squier
Army
Borgium
Kent Wilson
West
Chamberlain
Nndegea
Consertieul
Republican
Lhe
Wubtie
Ime
Errant roosters defy clock in airfield chaos
Residents in the rel sections report confusion as roosters refuse to follow the clock at one o clock. The scene at airfield Penhey highlights farmers struggling to adapt to the drawing of time, with local authorities noting the unusual habit disrupts routine and raises questions about daily schedules.
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Evers
Whaehiutieleer
Truggist Beye
Penhey
Aircraft production meets with favor of House committee
Washington May hearings on the billion dollar aviation estimates within the fifteen billion army appropriation bill closed with the House military committee expressing satisfaction over aircraft production. Officials provided an accounting of aviation expenditures, noting 2207,000,000 spent of 307,000,000,000. details were partly kept secret at Baker’s request.
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Baker
Washington
Hause Military Committee
Depiur- Moenl
War Department
War
March Icting
Squier
W. L. Kenly
Military Aerobaucs
William C. Potter
The
Signal Corps
Mr. Potter
Armistice Concluded on Kursk Front in Russia
A Russian government wireless message signed by Lenin and Stalin announces an armistice on the Kursk front between German Ukrainian and Russian sides. The ceasefire, effective May 4, creates a neutral ten kilometre zone and halted troop patrol and air movements. Negotiations will determine renewal of hostilities. Similar armistices are to be pursued at Voronezh Mostov and Briansk.
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London
Nikolai Lenine
M. Stalin
Kursk
Voronezh
Mostov
Briansk
Girl Friends Groups to Contribute Ambulance Fund
St Pauls St Georges and St Lukes Girls Friendly-societies urged to donate toward an ambulance for the American Red Cross. The vehicle costs 240 dollars and Bridport societies’ share is not disclosed. Mrs Wilbart Sanford appeals for members to give as they can, with funds reported to state headquarters by June 1 for purchase and delivery to the war emergency committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's
St. George's
St. Luke's
Connecticut
Arminization
Famine Crisis Reported in Persia by American Legation
Washington dispatch states famine worsened in Persia as the American legation reports critical conditions in major cities. The message notes rising shortages and strained relief efforts, with aid efforts continuing despite logistical challenges and widespread distress.
Memory Arm Queenstown Sinking Commemoration
The third anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic is noted with a ceremony at the American consulate. Attendees include American Consul Hathaway, consular staff, officers, and representatives of public bodies. The ceremony honors the victims and recalls the tragedy.
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Queenstown
Mane
Nist
Hathaway
Woman's Clubs Back National Law of Eugenics Move
HOT SPRINGS Ark May T A resolution to back eugenics marriage laws and uniform divorce laws was introduced at the General Federation of Woman's Clubs session. It would require public publication of bans before marriage and physical and mental exams for both parties. Other resolutions urged greetings to General Pershing support for war effort and inclusion of women on government boards. Herman Putnam Library of Congress was cited as principal speaker.
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Hot Springs
Ark
United States
General Federation of Woman's Clubs
Merly
Pershing
Unite
Vin
National Foot Administration
Meilerni Werbert Putnam
Library of Congress
New Loan to Britain Reaches 75 Million Dollars
Shaky OCR reads that a new loan to Britain of 75 million dollars was extended, boosting total American loans to Britain to a high amount. The piece also notes a meeting of Red Men in Bridgeport and lists several attendees from the city including Frank A. Canterwell and Dwight A. Parker among others.
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Britain
Cownell
Bridgeport
New Haven
Jyndse Far Poster
Frank A. Cantewell
George A. Fairchild
Dwight A. Parker
Horace H. Jackson
George M. Barnes
James Hole Gol
George Wyes
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Road
Bellans
National Chamber of Commerce
Blue Devils
Copyright Nternational Film Service
N. Y
Hylan
Adom
Wengeusi S. Devices
Gen
Iide
Frederick 3. Maunee
Peel
Ina Teer
Gener
Kaya Hai
Commmons Pesardine
Banas Law
Beirbale
Tourenig
Rhwiinn
Dnethy Tees
Isada Bork
Benissit
Bert Tor
Phan
Peter Tre Baer
Aeribes Ab
Duibel
Wit's
Perth
Brandegee
Session
Nat
Potter
Pranete
Russia
Persia
Mersia
Arate Department
Chemin
Yinet
Repgyrtol
Woman’s Clubs
Great Britain
Asbayer E
Hudson
Bayer
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